Top Harvard Venues

• Spaces for 192-200 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Fruitlands Museum is a scenic and sought-after venue perched atop Prospect Hill, Fruitlands Museum offers breathtaking views of the Nashua River Valley, making it one of Massachusetts' most sought-after event venues. Just 30 miles from Boston, this picturesque location invites guests to experience the beauty of rural Massachusetts while remaining easily accessible. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with panoramic vistas of orchards, hay fields, and lush forests. Weddings and Private Events The event tent at Fruitlands accommodates up to 192 guests and is set on a brick patio overlooking the stunning landscape. The garden, adjacent to the tea room and tent, is a popular choice for wedding ceremonies, offering expansive lawns and rolling hills as a backdrop for your special day.

• Spaces for 2-200 Guests

Merrimack River Estate by Wedgewood Weddings is an upscale manor venue in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, set along the Merrimack River valley about 35 miles north of Boston. This is a complete wedding destination, not just a room you rent for a few hours. Multiple event spaces flow naturally from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception, and on-site guest lodging is included with every booking, not as an afterthought. Your guests stay where they celebrate. Out-of-town family has somewhere to land. The wedding party wakes up together the next morning. The whole thing becomes a weekend. The aesthetic leans French-inspired, with landscaped grounds, architectural interiors, and spaces that feel considered without feeling fussy. Get-ready suites give the wedding party actual room to prepare, with real light and real space. Wedgewood Weddings manages the planning and coordination through one team, one contract, and transparent package pricing built around what you actually want. You bring your people. We handle the logistics. The goal is straightforward: help you build exactly the event you want and make sure you actually enjoy it when it happens.

• Spaces for 50-400 Guests
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space
• 5 Total Spaces

A 36-acre garden that's ready for your vision to come to life! Beautiful floral and botanical spaces create both open and intimate settings for your wedding, corporate event, or social gathering — less than 20 miles from Downtown Boston. Featuring historic estate architecture among modern and traditional landscapes, this unique indoor/outdoor venue is an unforgettable and one-of-a-kind setting! Our property features twelve beautiful display gardens and several event venues to accommodate events of any kind. Almost any size wedding can be held in one of our several reception settings, which can accommodate seated or standing parties. We provide a range of options for you, whether you want to be completely indoors, completely outside, or a little bit of both. Massachusetts Horticultural Society, formed in 1829, is the country's oldest formally structured horticultural organization. Many aspects of our location at The Garden at Elm Bank are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our land is the ideal backdrop for any event, whether you want to include our history or simply have a unique setting. All event rentals at the Garden at Elm Bank include access to all of our twelve display gardens. For our late afternoon and evening rentals, we take pride in presenting only one event on the property at a time, allowing for the most private experience imaginable. We urge you and your guests to explore and make the most of every minute while on the site, whether they arrive early, want to meander through the areas during cocktail hour, or want to take advantage of our many photo opportunities. We invite you to explore our indoor and outdoor event spaces in our gallery and inquire about your special event today!

• Spaces for 12-48 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

The 1780 House is an art gallery and luxury event space in the center of historic Concord, MA. Originally built in 1780, the space has recently undergone a multi-year renovation to restore the historic charm and provide modern amenities. A fully private venue, the 1780 House is ideal for private dinners, cocktail parties, corporate dinners, off-sites, and board meetings for up to 48 people. (Seated dinner capacity is 30 people). The space has a luxury catering kitchen onsite, a complete set of event rental equipment, state-of-the-art AV and videoconferencing capabilities, and 10 designated onsite parking spaces.

• Spaces for 8-400 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 6 Ballrooms
• 2 Event Spaces

Located across the street from Natick Mall's luxury shops, easy to reach from Downtown Boston and Logan Airport and, within 5 miles of both, Framingham State University and Wellesley College. Design inspired by four decades of 20th Century American pop culture with a lively atmosphere found all throughout the hotel and carries over, and compliments, the ambiance of the on Property restaurants, Violet Thorn and The Pantry. Violet Thorn is a trendy lounge that serves meals, small plates, and handcrafted cocktails. While at The Pantry, serves breakfast and lunch. With a number of event rooms that house anywhere from 24-250 people, The VERVE Hotel, Tapestry Collection, By Hilton, is ideal for corporate events, weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, as well as smaller gatherings such as bridal/baby showers and birthday/anniversary celebrations. There is an on-site A/V provider, as well as an events specialist ready to assist with any concerns. Our packages offer a variety of accommodations and, our on site, Event Specialist is ready to work with you, assisting you with your event needs.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Friendly Crossways is a rustic-chic destination wedding location in Massachusetts, near Boston, that offers a rustic-chic wedding experience. In the countryside, about 30 miles west of downtown Boston, we have on-site housing that is available for guests. For a complete weekend of joyful celebration on our farm, we endeavor to provide you all the flexibility and time you need to establish your own personal community. A more than 150-year-old New England barn and farmhouse that was first renovated in 1947 to serve as a summer retreat center, wedding venue, and hostel for backpackers and hostelers. From its primitive beginnings, it has evolved into a one-of-a-kind conference place and outdoor wedding venue, complete with attractive bedrooms and wonderfully planted gardens that are open all year. Among those who have benefited from our devotion to pleasant service and fair costs are family reunions, church and youth groups, health, music, and environmental organizations, as well as students from elementary school to graduate level. A staunch advocate of marriage equality, Friendly Crossways actively encourages diversity and inclusion in all parts of its business. Since it was first certified by the American Youth Hostels in 1947, Friendly Crossways (now Hostelling International USA) has established itself as the longest-running hostel in the United States, providing accommodations for independent travelers. Hiking, biking, skiing, and canoeing are all within easy reach from our serene, rural setting. Also, Friendly Crossways is a Boston wedding location with a long history of organizing outside tented weddings that dates back to the establishment of the business in 1947!

• Spaces for 50 Guests

Harvard General Store has anchored Harvard Common since 1816, making it one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in Harvard, Massachusetts. The building has served as a community gathering place for more than two centuries, and the current iteration leans into that legacy by blending everyday retail with a full food and beverage program and flexible private event space. The store houses a grocery and gifts market, a bakery and coffee shop, a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch daily, a package store, and a pizza parlor with beer on tap. That variety of spaces and services means the venue can support events ranging from intimate showers and corporate conferences to full wedding receptions. Private rental options include the upstairs space, the patio, and a full building buyout — making Harvard General Store a fitting choice for birthdays, reunions, classes, banquets, and catered gatherings alike.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Shaker Hills Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course in Harvard, Massachusetts, named the number-one public course in Massachusetts by Golf Digest. The club has hosted multiple US Open Qualifiers and maintains a superior practice facility alongside its well-regarded championship layout. The clubhouse accommodates private events through two dedicated spaces: the Canterbury Ballroom for larger celebrations and the Ann Lee Room for smaller gatherings. The venue hosts golf outings, weddings, corporate functions, and holiday parties, and requires use of a licensed, insured, and pre-approved external caterer for all on-site food service.

• Spaces for 60-90 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

Our wedding venue in Lexington, Massachusetts is the perfect setting for your big day. The stress of planning your ceremony will be alleviated by a team of dedicated and experienced planners, as well as an adaptable venue. The floor plans and catering menus will be available for you to select from in order to create the perfect space for your needs. We're looking forward to getting started on this journey with you. A truly personalized experience is provided at every corporate function held at The Inn at Hastings Park, from the venue design and audiovisual setups to the sumptuous banquet menu selections, innovative meeting break ideas, and engaging offsite activities on offer. In one of Lexington, Massachusetts' most distinctive venues - a luxury inn where historic Revolutionary War era charm is seamlessly blended with contemporary style and luxurious amenities - you can host a memorable birthday celebration, private dinner, bridal shower, or other special occasion. Throughout the entire process, the staff at The Inn at Hastings Park will work with you to create a special event that exceeds your expectations. Whether you're planning an intimate family gathering or a reception for your wedding, The Inn at Hastings Park will ensure that your event is a memorable one for everyone involved. Welcome your family and friends to our lovingly redesigned historic boutique hotel in Lexington, Massachusetts, and leave the rest to us to take care of. To ensure that no detail is overlooked, our staff assists with everything from recommending the best wedding vendors in Lexington to arranging special rates for your guests' accommodations and assisting with the planning of fun offsite activities. The culinary team at our award-winning restaurants will work with you to create a menu that is tailored to your preferences and budget.

• Spaces for 200-650 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Tent

AC Hotel Worcester offers event spaces for your next celebration in Worcester, Massachusetts.

• Spaces for 40-10,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

We invite you and your friends, families, and colleagues to host your special event at Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox. Whether it’s a meeting for 10 people, a wedding for 200, or a festival for 10,000 people, we’re able to make your big day extra special right here in the Heart of the Commonwealth.

• Spaces for 125-230 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Gore Place’s beautiful grounds and venue spaces are available year-round for your next private event. We have experience hosting many different kinds of events, including weddings, elopements, and vow renewals, anniversaries, corporate meetings, retreats, and staff picnics, Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations, and many other occasions. Private events at Gore Place are special. Here’s why: Close to the city, but feels like the country Gore Place is just 9 miles from downtown Boston and 12 miles from Logan Airport. Natural beauty and New England charm Where else can you find an oasis in the middle of the city? Ample free parking! We have space for large buses, too. Our 1793 Carriage House Our beautiful building was renovated using original materials and updated with modern amenities like central air and WiFi. Bean bag toss or horseshoes, anyone? You can bring lawn games, a great addition for employee and family picnics! Options for wedding ceremony locations Get married on the lawn, inside our 1793 Carriage House, underneath a grove of trees…the list goes on! Tours of our 1806 mansion with our expert guides We can offer your guests a memorable and fun activity. Unique locations for your photographs You’ll never look better on our landscape! Our farm Your guests can visit our sheep during your event!

• Spaces for 60-500 Guests
• 3 Country Clubs

Congratulations on your recent engagement! Our outdoor space offers a picturesque New England setting for an intimate ceremony with multiple photo opportunities on our beautifully landscaped grounds. Our 1,600 sq. ft. luxury ballroom can accommodate up to 220 guests for a seated dinner or up to 500 guests for a reception. Brae Burn Wedding Packages include a professional event coordinator to assist you from start to finish, onsite ceremony location overlooking our Donald Ross designed golf course, and bridal and groom suites. If you are interested in hosting your wedding at Brae Burn and wish to learn more about our wedding packages, please contact Deirdre Duddy-Kennedy, Wedding and Special Events Director, at ddk@braeburngolf.com or 857-226-5724.

• Spaces for 100-120 Guests

Founded in 1989 in Grafton, Massachusetts, Apple Tree Arts began as The Apple Tree, offering two early-childhood music classes for parents and toddlers taught by Donna Blanchard in a historic church on Grafton Common. It was built on the belief that music and the arts enrich and expand the human experience. Over time, that small beginning became a vibrant nonprofit community school for the arts serving people of all ages across south central Worcester County. Apple Tree Arts’ Great Hall is a bright, easy-to-host venue located in Grafton, MA in the heart of Central Massachusetts, inside the historic Town Hall building at One Grafton Common. With 40-foot ceilings, a beautiful foyer staircase for photos, and an open layout that can be styled for everything from elegant celebrations to professional events, the Great Hall is ideal for private parties, performances, workshops, meetings, and community gatherings. With full kitchen access, included tables and chairs, built-in AV features, and full ADA accessibility, hosting your event is simple and stress-free. Included spaces: - The Great Hall - Coatroom - Foyer staircase (perfect for photos) - Full kitchen access for you, your caterer, and/or bartender Accessibility and Comfort: - Fully ADA accessible facility - Elevator access to rental space - ADA compliant men’s and women’s restrooms with multiple stalls - Adjustable heating and cooling Tables, Chairs and Linens Include: - (10) 5′ round tables - (13) 30″ round tables with adjustable bases (low or high) - (6) 6′ rectangle tables - 150 comfortable chairs (slightly larger than standard folding rental chairs) - Black table linens Included Amenities: - Free Wi-Fi - Bluetooth speaker system - Projector and full drop-down screen - Microphone - Trash and recycling onsite You may bring your own food if your event is a private party. Availability: - Weekdays (Monday to Friday): 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM - Weekends (Saturday and Sunday): 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests

Less Than Greater Than is a mysterious, intriguing experience that provides guests with handcrafted classic cocktails and innovative boundary-pushing cuisine tucked away and disguised as a cobbler shop on Main Street in Hudson, MA. Classic cocktails were made the way they were originally intended to be. Our juices are fresh-squeezed daily, our syrups are made in-house, and our spirits are hand-selected based on flavor. Sometimes the old-fashioned way is the best way. Our scratch kitchen serves fresh market-centric plates built to order in our open-concept kitchen. Watch our chef perform his craft live in our open kitchen. Design your own menu by mixing and matching our seasonally available dishes. Give your guests a memorable experience in a one-of-a-kind space at MetroWest’s premiere cocktail bar and speakeasy. At Less Than Greater Than, we specialize in handcrafted cocktails, handcrafted dishes, and decadent desserts made with warmth and care. We believe dining out should be an experience. Perfect for corporate gatherings, intimate wedding receptions, and just a good old-fashioned party.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Chocksett Inn combines elegance with New England charm, making it one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Massachusetts and the ideal location for your wedding and related events. When you stay at our luxuriously intimate inn in northern Massachusetts, you can choose from a variety of visually appealing and romantic settings. Our wedding venues include the following: Laurelwood Ballroom is a beautiful ballroom in the heart of Laurelwood. Our new Laurelwood Ballroom, which is the size of a country club and features soaring cathedral ceilings, sparkling chandeliers, and a private bar, can accommodate 40 to 250 guests while still feeling intimate. Garden & Gazebo are included. Does your ideal wedding take place in a romantic garden, in your imagination? In our beautiful, private garden with gazebo, you can exchange or renew your vows, as well as take wedding photographs, which is just one of several beautiful backdrops available for your special day. The intimate yet elegant Chocksett Inn is an excellent choice for business meetings and events. Corporate clients can take advantage of on-site accommodations, indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, and the cellar grille to wind down after a long day.

• Spaces for 30-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Event Spaces

In a world of big-box retailers, knowing where our food comes from is important to us. At Concord Market, we strive to offer our community and visitors carefully selected specialty foods, including fresh cooked meals and baked goods, small batch packaged goods, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, craft beers, and wines. We work hard to find items that are made sustainably by people committed to crafting high-quality, hand-made products. We also work to get to know our customers on a personal level. This allows us to provide an in-depth understanding of the products they like We strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere and an all-around enjoyable shopping experience.

• Spaces for 65-250 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Hotels
• 3 Total Spaces

Get ready to take your event to the next level! Whether you’re envisioning a fairy tale wedding, a cozy birthday bash, a stylish graduation soirée, or any other special occasion, our venue is the ultimate destination for unforgettable moments. Picture saying “I do” against the backdrop of our stunning surroundings or dancing the night away with loved ones in celebration of life’s milestones. Our versatile spaces cater to every need, from intimate gatherings to grand affairs.