Top Gilford Venues

A gorgeously renovated barn venue is quietly located in the lovely countryside of Wonalancet, New Hampshire. Locke Falls Farm combines modern elegance with rustic charm to create the perfect backdrop for your next wedding. The farm is surrounded by pastoral landscapes, mountain views, and thriving perennial gardens as it sits on the edge of the White Mountains. New backdrops with an intense display of autumn color emerge as palettes change and the temperature drops. Couples who prefer winter weddings or who need more room for guests might visit our sister location, The Public House on Page Hill. This brand-new building, which just went into operation, offers year-round event space as well as lodging with stunning views of Mount Chocorua and the Sandwich Range. A story is told when historical details are skillfully weaved into the fabric of the present. The history of Locke Falls Farm begins in the early 1900s, when stagecoach and rail travel were both common. Couples two-stepping through the hand-built dance pavilion could be heard in our antique barn setting. Visitors can now ascend to the homestead using the stones that originally served as the barn's foundation. The traditional sleeping porch, the bridal bedroom with soaking tub, and the stone patio for the rehearsal dinner or cocktails are just a few of the attractions of the wonderfully renovated farmhouse. Locke Falls has added a lot of distinctive features while maintaining the integrity of the farm. The ideal location to exchange vows is defined by our natural wooden arbors, which provide sitting along with rustic tables and benches. A century-old maple slab rests atop whiskey barrels in the patio bar. Even high-top tables made of wire spools exist. The 2,400 square foot event pavilion was recently constructed, and it has large doors leading to a brand-new patio. It features expansive perennial gardens, hand-built stone walls, and breathtaking views of the surrounding pastoral meadows. Locke Falls Farm has so much to love and learn. To schedule a personalized tour, call today.

• Spaces for 60-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Resorts
• 4 Total Spaces

Owl's Nest Resort is a year-round destination in Thornton, New Hampshire, set in the White Mountains. Four distinct event venues — the Sunset Pavilion, the Lakehouse, the Boathouse, and The Vault — accommodate groups from 60 to 300 guests for weddings, corporate retreats, private parties, and community celebrations. The Sunset Pavilion offers 6,000 square feet of open-air space with panoramic views of Franconia Notch and an adjacent fieldstone ceremony patio. The Lakehouse spans 6,800 square feet over Lake Harold, with a wrap-around deck and abundant natural light suited to events of any style. For more intimate occasions, the Boathouse hosts up to 80 guests in a waterfront setting with soaring ceilings, wooden beams, and elegant chandeliers, while The Vault accommodates up to 60 guests in a 1,500-square-foot indoor space with a private entryway and dedicated fire pit. Beyond the venues themselves, Owl's Nest provides guests access to multiple on-site dining options, an 18-hole golf course, the WellNest Spa, a racquet complex, and resort lodging — making it a full-service destination for multi-day events and destination celebrations. The resort has earned The Knot Best of Weddings recognition for 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as Hall of Fame status.

• Spaces for 60-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Resorts
• 1 Event Space

Set on 1,300 acres in Madison, New Hampshire, Purity Spring Resort is a multi-generational destination nestled between the White Mountains and the Lakes Region, centered around 100-acre Purity Lake. Its grounds have hosted group retreats and celebrations since 1932, now accommodating everything from 10-person scout trips to 300-guest corporate retreats and weddings. Couples have three outdoor ceremony settings to choose from: the Lakeside Island, a waterfront ceremony spot with an antique footbridge available in spring and fall; The Fields at King Pine, a summer venue with a grass-lined aisle steps from the King Pine Lodge; and the Mountain Top at King Pine, a summit setting with panoramic views of Purity Lake and optional chairlift service for guests. For receptions and indoor gatherings, the Evergreen Room at King Pine accommodates up to 200 guests and features a large dance floor, while the Fireplace Room at King Pine suits groups of 60 or fewer around a large fieldstone fireplace. The resort's 17-guestroom King Pine Lodge — along with cottages and condos — keeps event guests on property. Six meeting rooms totaling 10,800 square feet serve corporate groups. Year-round activities including water skiing, snow skiing, hiking, and fishing round out any group stay.

• Spaces for 90 Guests

The Snowy Owl Inn is an 80-room, all-season hotel set in Waterville Valley, within New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest. The property's lobby atrium features a three-story fieldstone fireplace and natural wood finishes, while several smaller lobby spaces throughout the building provide spots for informal gatherings and relaxation. The inn sits adjacent to Waterville Valley's Town Square, steps from local dining and shopping, and close to Waterville Valley Resort, the Ski Area, the Golf Club, and the White Mountain Athletic Club — placing a wide range of recreational activities within easy reach year-round. For private events, the Snowy Owl Inn accommodates groups of 40 to 100 guests across four distinct spaces: a lounge area, conference room, restaurant space, and an open-air courtyard with a barbecue setup. The in-house restaurant, Kalki Indian Cuisine, provides catering for group meals and celebrations. The inn regularly hosts corporate off-sites, family gatherings, wellness retreats, crafting retreats, and seasonal escapes.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Kimball Jenkins Estate is a historic 3-acre campus in Concord, New Hampshire, where a Victorian mansion, carriage house, and cultivated gardens come together to create a setting for private events spanning more than four decades. The property has served as one of Concord's cultural landmarks throughout that time, hosting weddings, reunions, holiday parties, corporate retreats, bridal showers, and other celebrations for groups of up to 200 guests seasonally. The Victorian Mansion brings an elegant, architectural quality to ceremonies and formal receptions, while the Carriage House offers a more casual space well suited for dining and dancing. The estate's historical gardens extend the setting outdoors, providing additional space for ceremonies and photography. Free public parking is available on campus.

• Spaces for 175 Guests

Camp Waukeela is a premier New England summer camp for girls, situated in Eaton, New Hampshire, on the shores of Crystal Lake in the White Mountains. The campus has been in continuous operation for more than a century, building a community-centered tradition that encompasses a wide variety of activities within a natural lakeside setting. The White Mountain landscape surrounding Crystal Lake anchors the Waukeela experience, with access to the water and the surrounding natural environment woven into each aspect of camp life. The grounds carry the character of more than ten decades of shared tradition.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Tuckerman Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in 1998 by Kirsten Neves and Nik Stanciu in Conway, New Hampshire, at the gateway to the White Mountains. What began in a garage on Main Street in Conway Village has grown into a full-scale production operation at 66 Hobbs Street, with distribution spanning New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. The brewery's flagship Tuckerman Pale Ale launched the operation, and the lineup has since expanded to include stouts, brown ales, kolsch, pilsners, New England-style IPAs, and hard cider. The tasting room is open daily, serving brick oven pizza alongside the full draft menu. An outdoor beer garden and concert venue operates seasonally, with live music weekly throughout summer and continuing indoors through winter. For private events, Tuckerman Brewing offers buffet-style dinners beyond the regular menu, with a choice of cash bar or drink tickets covering beer, wine, and seltzer. The facility is ADA accessible and family-friendly.

• Spaces for 72-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Waterfront

The Inn at Pleasant Lake is a historic country inn and event venue set on nearly five acres of lakefront property in New London, New Hampshire. Originally built in 1790 as a private farmhouse, the inn opened to guests in 1868 and has operated as a hospitality destination for more than 150 years. The property sits at the edge of Pleasant Lake beneath Kearsarge Mountain, offering lake views and access to the grounds across all seasons. The inn's dining anchor is The Oak Room, a 72-seat chophouse focused on American steakhouse cuisine featuring Certified Humane Natural Black Angus Beef, fresh seafood, and locally sourced ingredients, with an outdoor stone courtyard patio open for summer dining. For private events, the inn accommodates indoor gatherings of up to 80 guests and outdoor receptions for up to 200, including weddings, rehearsal dinners, and retreat programming. A full-service approach — custom menus through an executive chef, in-house bar, and event coordination — runs through every event type the property offers.

• Spaces for 120 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Historic Space

Gunstock Inn & Suites is a 25-room colonial-style inn on Cherry Valley Road in Gilford, New Hampshire, originally established in the late 1930s. Set just a mile from Gunstock Mountain Resort in the heart of the Lakes Region, the property carries historic character throughout — most notably in its country tavern, where a wood-burning fireplace and antique furnishings evoke the inn's early years. For private events, the inn offers an indoor gathering space accommodating up to 120 guests, suited for weddings, anniversary celebrations, reunions, and holiday parties. An outdoor lawn adjoins the property, providing open views of Lake Winnipesaukee as a backdrop for ceremonies and receptions. A rear fire garden patio extends the outdoor experience with views of the Ossipee Mountain Range. In-house amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24-hour café, an indoor Olympic-sized saltwater pool, and a fitness center.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 350 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Parsonsfield Seminary is a historic campus on eight acres in North Parsonsfield, Maine, operated by the Friends of the Parsonsfield Seminary, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to preserving and maintaining the property. The complex of four Victorian buildings is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, having first opened in 1832 as the first Free Will Baptist school in the United States. The seminary played a significant role in American history, with staff and students actively participating in the abolitionist movement and operating a stop on the Underground Railroad in the 1840s. Today, the handsome Victorian buildings and grounds are available for weddings, conferences, seminars, and graduations. Couples can choose between a magical outdoor ceremony on the grounds, or an intimate indoor ceremony inside the white School House building, with options for an alfresco cocktail hour or an elegant indoor reception complete with dinner and dancing. The campus accommodates all the festivities of a wedding day — ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception — within a single historic setting that helps capture an important part of the past while enriching the lives of those who celebrate here.

• Spaces for 42-100 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

The Red Blazer Restaurant has been a fixture in Concord, New Hampshire since March 2000, offering American dining alongside a full pub, bakery, and in-house butcher shop. The main dining room — built around a magnificent two-story stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and hand-hewn beams and stone — sets a distinctive rustic tone that carries through the entire property. The Peanut Pub rounds out the everyday experience with one of the largest draft beer systems in the area, featuring 35 selections on tap. For private events, The Red Blazer offers two dedicated spaces: the Fox Den, a fully private room suited for gatherings of up to 42, and The Highlands, a second-floor space with a private bar accommodating up to 100 guests. Both rooms are equipped with WiFi, Smart TV, and audio technology for meetings and presentations. A dedicated events team — including a function coordinator with more than two decades of experience — supports planning from initial inquiry through event day.

• Spaces for 400 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 has served Rochester, New Hampshire — known locally as the Lilac City — for more than 125 years. The centerpiece of the facility is a smoke-free function hall that seats up to 400 guests, featuring a stage, professional sound system, adjustable lighting, and state-of-the-art ventilation and climate control. The hall is a regular home for weddings, showers, fundraisers, and large-scale community gatherings. The lodge also offers a full bar and lounge with a newly constructed bar and wide-screen television, a renovated full-service kitchen, and a seasonal outdoor recreation area used for clambakes and warm-weather events.

• Spaces for 50 Guests