Top New Gloucester Venues

• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Country Clubs
• 1 Meeting Space

Purpoodock Club is a private golf club set on 188 acres in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, a short drive from downtown Portland. Founded in 1922 on the James Solomon Hannaford Estate, the club has built more than a century of golfing tradition around an 18-hole course designed by Larry Rowe and expanded to its current layout by Geoffrey Cornish in 1957. The clubhouse hosts private events ranging from intimate dinners to full wedding receptions. The Spurwink Room, a 45-by-60-foot space with a private entrance, wrap-around deck, overhead sound system, and views of the first tee and ninth green, accommodates up to 145 guests. The Fireside Room offers a more intimate setting with a fireplace, large windows, and leather seating for up to 40 guests. Both rooms overlook lush gardens and the carefully maintained grounds. The club provides in-house food and beverage services for all events, along with event director consultation and day-of coordination. Wedding receptions include a private tasting, standard white linens, bridal suite access, complete event setup, and cake plating.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Bear Mountain Inn + Barn is a restored historic property set on 25 acres along the shores of Bear Pond in Waterford, Maine. Rooted in early-1800s New England farmhouse architecture, the Inn blends historic character with updated furnishings across its main house, a freestanding Sugar Maple Cottage, and the Lake House — a post-and-beam structure sleeping up to eight. Rolling lawns, birch-lined trails, and waterfront access with a dock, kayaks, and paddleboards round out the property. The centerpiece event space is a 200-year-old barn, accommodating up to 150 guests for dinner and dancing. For larger celebrations of up to 250 guests, the property supports tented receptions on the lawn alongside the barn. Catering is provided through MANE Catering and bar service runs through the venue, making the experience fully coordinated on site. In addition to weddings and private events, Bear Mountain Inn + Barn operates as a year-round bed and breakfast, offering 11 guest rooms and suites across the property. Getting-ready spaces are available in the Post + Beam Apartment and throughout the Inn.

• Spaces for 233 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn

Granite Ridge Estate & Barn is a private mountain wedding venue set on 200 acres in Norway, Maine. Perched along a 1,000-foot ridgeline, the property offers panoramic mountain views from every corner of the grounds and is available for exclusive full-weekend buyouts — guests rent the entire estate from Thursday through Sunday, with the Estate Lodge, Barn, and wooded ceremony site all included. The centerpiece of the property is a 3,500-square-foot hand-crafted timber frame barn with a 28-foot cathedral ceiling, a wall of windows framing the surrounding mountains, a side patio suited for cocktail receptions, and climate-controlled interiors year-round. The barn accommodates up to 233 guests and features newly constructed rustic bathrooms on site. The Estate Lodge, a timber frame structure with an 18-foot cathedral ceiling and a large granite fireplace, sleeps 14 to 16 guests on property — with a total of 46 sleeping accommodations available across on-site and nearby rentals. Catering and alcohol are not provided by the venue; couples select from a list of preferred vendors or bring their own with proper licensing and insurance.

• Spaces for 40-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 3 Total Spaces

Ketcha Outdoors is a year-round nonprofit on 107 acres in Scarborough, Maine, offering indoor and outdoor event rental space alongside its youth programs. The property's natural setting — open fields, forest trails, and a working barn — gives weddings, reunions, and corporate gatherings a distinctly unpretentious character that is hard to find in traditional event venues. The centerpiece for indoor celebrations is the Great Room, a 2,200-square-foot space with hardwood floors, a 30-foot vaulted ceiling, large windows overlooking the grounds, and a massive stone fireplace. It seats up to 150 guests and connects through sliding doors to the adjacent Conference Room, which seats 40 or more and works well as a breakout or cocktail space. Outdoors, the 1,200-square-foot Pavilion — equipped with electric power and lights — and a dedicated outdoor stage accommodate up to 130 guests and can host ceremonies, live music, and al fresco dining. Weekend rentals run Friday evening through Sunday evening and include use of the Great Room, Pavilion, grounds, kitchen, and bathrooms, along with banquet tables and folding chairs. Renters bring their own caterers, bar service, and décor, keeping every event fully customizable. Proceeds from facility rentals directly support Ketcha Outdoors' mission of connecting youth to the outdoors.

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Apple Acres Farm is a certified organic working farm in Hiram, Maine, nestled in the western Lakes and Mountains region about 45 minutes from Portland. The farm hosts weddings and private events in its organic apple orchards overlooking the Saco River Valley, with capacity for up to 200 guests. Outdoor ceremonies and receptions take place beneath a white wedding tent set among the fruit trees. The package includes 20 handmade farmhouse tables, wooden chairs, a dance floor, perimeter tent lighting, and a choice of dinnerware, glassware, and linens. Day-of event coordination is included, along with access to a commercial kitchen for caterers and indoor restrooms for guests. The farm also offers its Treehouse Room for smaller indoor gatherings of up to 50 guests, including rehearsal dinners and informal weddings. As a working orchard with a limited season, Apple Acres Farm accommodates a small number of weddings each summer and fall.

• Spaces for 250-350 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

With more then 4800 square feet of meeting space, like the newly renovated venues - The Point, Atlantic Room, and Homer Room - Black Point Inn has the right facilities to serve as your oceanfront event venue for your next corporate board retreat, staff development conference, executive meeting or client appreciation event.

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

Perched on Short Sands Beach in York Beach, Maine, Union Bluff Meeting House has welcomed guests to its oceanfront grounds since 1868. The property combines historic coastal architecture with updated event facilities, offering couples and hosts a setting where the Atlantic serves as a constant backdrop. The Meeting House itself is the centerpiece for receptions, featuring 12-foot ceilings, crown molding, and custom chandeliers — accommodating up to 200 guests. The adjacent Oceanfront Lawn provides a garden-inspired outdoor ceremony setting with a historic arbor, garden seating, and ocean views for up to 200 guests. For smaller gatherings, the Breakwater Room hosts intimate celebrations of up to 50. An indoor alternative can accommodate ceremonies of up to 130 guests when weather calls for it. Customizable catering packages highlight local and seasonal ingredients, and a dedicated events team guides couples through planning from initial booking through the wedding day. On-site lodging with a 20-room hotel block and walking-distance dining round out what the Meeting House offers as a self-contained destination for events.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Sheepscot Harbour Village Resort sits on 18 acres of Sheepscot River shoreline in Edgecomb, Maine, minutes from Wiscasset and a short drive from Boothbay Harbor. The property brings together more than 60 independently owned rooms, suites, cottages, and townhouses — spanning The Inn, The Lodge, Maine Cottage Rentals, and Townhouses — making it a natural choice for celebrations that extend well beyond a single evening. Water's Edge Restaurant & Bar anchors the resort's gathering life, offering a relaxed dining experience with panoramic views of the river and the spectacular sunsets it frames. A rooftop deck opens seasonally for outdoor seating, and a stone fireplace creates a warm gathering point in cooler months. The resort's riverfront setting — with its dock, meadows, and gazebo — provides a range of backdrops for ceremonies and receptions alike. Guest accommodations on the property allow wedding parties and event guests to stay steps from where they celebrate, adding a natural ease to multi-day events.

• Spaces for 8-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Total Spaces

Maple Hill Farm Inn and Conference Center sits on 50 acres in Hallowell, Maine, on land first cleared in the late 1700s and farmed continuously through the 20th century. The main house was built in 1906 and converted to a bed-and-breakfast in 1988; a major renovation in 2001 added guest rooms and restored the Carriage House. In 2005, the property became Maine's first certified Environmental Leader in green lodging, and it has since added solar systems and a wind turbine. The Inn hosts weddings, private celebrations, and corporate retreats across several distinct spaces — from the 1,800-square-foot Gathering Place, which accommodates up to 150 guests banquet-style and can expand with an attached tent, to the intimate Carriage House (up to 80 for a reception) and the Gallery, which features rotating works by local artists. Outdoor events draw on the full 50-acre grounds, with hayfields, woodland trails, and access to an adjacent 800-plus-acre wildlife management area. In-house custom catering — hors d'oeuvres, buffet, and plated meals — along with full liquor service and personalized planning support are available for all events. High-speed WiFi and integrated AV systems are standard across the main event spaces.

• Spaces for 40-150 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Farm
• 3 Total Spaces

Harborfields Waterfront Vacation Cottages sits on the west side of Boothbay Harbor in West Boothbay Harbor, Maine, on land the Thorpe family has held since 1832. The vacation business began in 1948 when Dick and Peggy Thorpe built the Lodge and Shore Cottage, and the property has operated continuously since — now under the care of Wendy Thorpe, Peggy's granddaughter, who grew up on the grounds and returned to lead the property in 2012. The property encompasses ten cottages ranging from studios to six-bedroom accommodations, a deep-water dock, and sweeping harbor views throughout. For weddings and private events, Harborfields offers several distinct settings: the front lawn arranges in a natural amphitheater style for waterfront ceremonies of up to 150 guests, the Farmhouse South Lawn overlooks a wildflower meadow and West Harbor's Back Cove for receptions of approximately 100, the rustic Boat Barn provides covered space with character, and the Lodge's large living room accommodates intimate gatherings of up to 40. Full-property rental of nine cottages, sleeping 54 guests, is available for multi-day celebrations. The property operates from mid-May through mid-October, with late May, June, and September considered the best seasons for events.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Newagen Seaside Inn is a traditional oceanfront inn set on 20 secluded acres along the coast of Southport, Maine, minutes from Boothbay Harbor. The property looks out over Cape Newagen and the Atlantic Ocean, with panoramic views from nearly every guest room and seaside cottage. The inn carries a long tradition of hosting celebrations by the sea, from weddings and elopements to family reunions and corporate retreats. Ceremony and reception options span the property's expansive lawns, oceanfront decks, lush gardens, and gazebos, with a festive event tent available for larger gatherings. The Pub, the inn's oceanfront restaurant, offers locally sourced Maine dining and serves as the setting for rehearsal dinners and casual group meals. A dedicated events team works with couples and groups from inquiry through the day of the celebration.

• Spaces for 170 Guests

Senator Inn & Spa is a full-service hotel, restaurant, and spa in Augusta, Maine, offering banquet and meeting facilities for groups of 6 to 256 guests. The property draws on its award-winning Cloud 9 Restaurant and an on-site spa to offer a self-contained event experience that extends well beyond the event itself. Six event rooms of varying sizes accommodate a wide range of gatherings — from intimate celebrations and corporate meetings to large receptions and weddings. The wedding program includes a professional on-site wedding specialist, in-house bar service, dance floor setup, and linen service, with an optional courtesy room block for out-of-town guests. Event amenities include wheelchair accessibility, ample paved parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The property's outdoor grounds feature gardens and greenery that provide additional setting options for cocktail receptions and portrait photography.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Linekin Bay Resort is a waterfront resort and wedding destination set on 20 acres along Linekin Bay in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. The property features classically-built Maine lodges and 20 cabins scattered along the waterfront and through the woods, drawing guests who return year after year — with a century's worth of history welcoming families, couples, and solo travelers to the Maine coast. For weddings and private events, the resort offers ceremony and reception spaces on the water's edge, with sweeping views of the bay as the backdrop. A dedicated on-site events coordinator supports couples through the planning process, and rentals include tables, chairs, linens, glassware, tableware, and silverware. Guests can stay on-site, with accommodation options ranging from lodge rooms to private cabins — making the resort well suited to full-weekend celebration buyouts. The property also features the Deck Bar and Grill overlooking the bay, a saltwater pool, boat rides, and water activities including kayaking, offering event guests a complete coastal Maine experience.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront

Cliffside Lodge sits on the forested grounds of Camp North Star in Poland Spring, Maine, about 40 minutes north of Portland and 90 minutes from Boston. The timber-framed lodge draws on the aesthetic of early 20th-century Adirondack lodges — exposed ceiling beams, wide porches, and a working stone fireplace anchor the Great Room, which opens onto views of ponds, pine forests, and the distant western Maine mountains. The lodge accommodates up to 100 guests for seated dinners or standing receptions. Weekend rentals include exclusive use of the event rooms and surrounding grounds, an on-site ceremony location, dining tables and chairs, and six private bedrooms with sleeping accommodations for up to 20 guests — making Cliffside a natural fit for multi-day celebrations where family and friends gather over a full weekend. The setting blends rustic character with modern conveniences. Towering pines, dramatic rock outcroppings, and a secluded private lake form the backdrop, while the lodge interior offers a functional catering kitchen and two-level Great Room suited for ceremonies, dinners, and cocktail events alike.

• Spaces for 325 Guests

Whether you’re planning a cozy wedding ceremony, a high-energy celebration, or a large-scale corporate or community event, Lost Valley Event Center in Auburn, Maine offers the perfect setting for gatherings of all sizes. Nestled at the base of a scenic ski mountain, Lost Valley combines natural beauty with versatile event spaces to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Our venue offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces that can be customized to fit your needs. From intimate gatherings of 20 guests to events with 300+ attendees, Lost Valley’s flexible layout and rustic charm provide a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your special occasion. Indoor Events: Our cozy lodge features warm wood finishes, cathedral ceilings, large windows with mountain views, and a full-service bar. The main event space is adaptable for formal receptions, casual parties, or corporate functions, and includes AV capabilities and customizable seating layouts. Outdoor Events: In warmer months, take advantage of our beautiful outdoor grounds, complete with lawn space for tents, a beer garden, fire pits, and a large deck—ideal for relaxed get-togethers, fundraisers, or festival-style events. Our scenic hilltop ceremony site offers a stunning natural backdrop for weddings and vow renewals. Whether you're planning a wedding, anniversary, family reunion, retirement party, or corporate retreat, our experienced team is here to help every step of the way—from layout and logistics to catering and bar service. Bring in your favorite vendors or work with our preferred partners to simplify the planning process. At Lost Valley, your event is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a personalized experience in a unique Maine location. Contact us today to schedule a tour and see why so many couples, companies, and community groups choose Lost Valley for their most memorable moments.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 24-225 Guests
• 1 Country Club

The Woodlands Club is a member-owned, year-round private country club in Falmouth, Maine, roughly ten minutes from downtown Portland. Founded in 1988, the club was built around the idea that a single destination could offer year-round activities for families — a model anchored by an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jim and George Fazio that has since hosted four Korn Ferry Tour events and multiple state and regional championships. For private events, the clubhouse offers several distinct spaces. The Grand Ballroom, renovated in 2015, spans 4,000 square feet and can be divided into smaller configurations for more intimate gatherings. The Fireside Room seats up to 24 guests for private dinners and smaller celebrations. A covered patio with views of the 18th hole serves as a natural backdrop for cocktail hours and outdoor ceremonies. The club's on-site catering and events team supports weddings, corporate dinners, anniversaries, reunions, bar and bat mitzvahs, and similar occasions with customizable menus from an executive chef.

• Spaces for 325 Guests

• Spaces for 160 Guests