Top Norfolk Venues

• Spaces for 32-800 Guests
• 6 Ballrooms
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The Dudley H. Davis Center is the University of Vermont's central conference and event venue in Burlington, Vermont, built in 2007 as a 186,000-square-foot, environmentally conscious facility. Vaulted ceilings trimmed in local maple wood and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Green Mountains or Lake Champlain give the building its character. The center holds four ballrooms, more than seven meeting rooms, and additional smaller spaces, giving planners a range of room sizes for conferences, meetings, and campus gatherings. Rentals include tables and chairs, standard AV equipment such as podiums, microphones, projectors, and screens, flipcharts and whiteboards, and free WiFi for guests, with events able to draw on UVM Dining's catering services. The Davis Center sits on UVM's campus close to Burlington's Church Street Marketplace, Lake Champlain, and the Green Mountains.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

David Bouley was born and reared in the Connecticut town of Storrs. David's childhood spent on his grandparents' farm had a profound influence on him. Inspired by their French ancestors, he acquired a passion for preparing nutritious meals from scratch using well selected, freshly prepared components. David began working in restaurants at a young age, and has since lived on Cape Cod, in Sante Fe, and in France and Switzerland, among other places. His experience working with some of Europe's most recognized chefs, such as Roger Vergé, Paul Bocuse, Joel Robuchon, Gaston Lenôtre and Frédy Giradet, followed his studies at the Sorbonne University. After gaining valuable expertise, David went on to work in some of New York's most prestigious restaurants at the time, including Le Cirque, Le Périgord, and La Côte Basque, among others. He also worked as a sous chef in a San Francisco restaurant owned by Roger Vergé for a short period of time. David went on to become the chef of the Montrachet restaurant in TriBeCa when it first opened its doors in 1985. The New York Times published a three-star review of the restaurant shortly after it opened, attracting widespread notice. Private Dining Events and Catering provide us with opportunity to collaborate more intimately with our guests, as well as possibilities to share our passion for celebration in innovative and exciting new ways. As a result, when people taste the food that we have prepared, they can tell that it has been prepared with a lot of love. This is also reflected in the way we conduct our catering and private dining operations. All of our guests—new and returning—will hopefully have the opportunity to enjoy these experiences in the future, and I hope that they will continue to challenge and inspire us in the meanwhile. That is what motivates us to keep pushing forward.

• Spaces for 75-175 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

This historic building makes for a great site for a wedding. The staff will help to coordinate all aspects of the wedding from entertainment to food to the ceremony. The barn is open April through November and will make for a memorable and unique day. The maximum rental time of the barn is six hours, which is a reasonable length for a wedding. It is also extremely affordable which makes it a desirable place to host a modest wedding. The seating in the barn is limited to 135 people, but you can provide additional tables and chairs if necessary to accommodate all of your guests.

• Spaces for 125 Guests

The Stockade Inn is a boutique hotel and event venue housed in a landmark building that dates to 1814 in Schenectady's Stockade Historic District, one of the oldest continuously inhabited neighborhoods in the United States. Originally constructed as the Mohawk Bank, the structure survived the devastating fire of 1819 that consumed much of the surrounding area. Over the following two centuries it served as a private residence, an educational facility, and — for nearly a century — The Mohawk Club, a prestigious social establishment that counted more than 600 members drawn from the national business community at its peak. Acquired by Urban Initiatives Group in 2020, the property has been restored to blend its original historic character with modern amenities. The inn sits just steps from the Mohawk River. Its event spaces carry the building's architectural heritage throughout: a ceremony room featuring vaulted ceilings and a period fireplace, a ballroom finished with wooden accents and antique chandeliers, and a wooden bar suited to cocktail receptions. Outdoor grounds are available for photography and open-air receptions. The venue hosts weddings, corporate retreats, private dinners, anniversaries, and a range of social celebrations.

• 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 350-450 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Event Space

Foster's Clambakes and Catering is a full-service event and wedding caterer set on a wooded property in York, Maine. The venue brings together authentic New England clambake traditions with a broad range of seasonal menus — from locally-sourced smoked BBQ to refined appetizers and plated dinners — making it equally suited for casual gatherings and formal celebrations. On-site, the property includes The Pavilion, a rustic function space that accommodates up to 350 guests and features two stone fireplaces, expansive windows, and an outdoor cocktail area with bistro lighting, a fire pit, and an adjacent steamer for Maine clambakes. The York Room, finished in a modern barn style, opens onto a private outdoor cocktail space with a bar and is designed for smaller occasions such as rehearsal dinners and intimate receptions. Foster's also offers off-site catering, carrying its signature style to client-chosen locations throughout the region.

• Spaces for 170-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Bonnet Island Estate is a private waterfront wedding venue set along Barnegat Bay in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Positioned on its own island and surrounded by coastal landscape, the estate offers a plantation-style mansion, meticulously landscaped grounds, and event spaces designed for intimate destination celebrations. Ceremonies take place in the Boathouse Chapel, a reassembled Vermont barn featuring timber frames, rustic barn doors, intricate stonework, and a stone hearth. Receptions move to the Grand Ballroom, which holds up to 250 guests beneath a dramatic arched wooden ceiling. Twelve elegantly appointed guest suites allow the wedding party and close family to remain on the property overnight, with check-in the day of the wedding and checkout the morning after. In-house catering is provided by Merri Makers, whose culinary program is led by Chef Jack McCann, named Chef of the Year by the International Caterers Association.

• Spaces for 8-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 7 Hotels
• 7 Total Spaces

The Red Lion Inn has stood at the corner of Main Street in Stockbridge, Massachusetts since 1773, making it one of New England's longest-continuously operating inns. The property occupies the heart of the village immortalized in Norman Rockwell's painting "Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas" and is managed by Mainstream Hospitality Group. For private events, the inn offers a range of dedicated gathering spaces suited to meetings, dinners, and celebrations of varying scale. The Hitchcock Room, the largest of the private meeting spaces, accommodates up to 96 seated dinner guests and includes an entrance foyer for registration. Smaller rooms — including the Townsend Room, the intimate Plumb Room overlooking the Courtyard, the historically appointed Treadway Room, and the Side Parlor just off the lobby — serve groups from 8 to 48 guests. The flower-filled Courtyard opens seasonally from June through October for outdoor receptions and dining, and the Side Piazza provides a charming porch setting for cocktail receptions. All on-site events are served by the inn's in-house culinary team, whose farm-to-table menus emphasize local Berkshires ingredients. A dedicated Director of Sales guides event planning from first inquiry through the day itself.

• Spaces for 75-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

At SPIN, we come together to socialize and celebrate play. At our core is the drive to connect through ping pong—a game that transcends age, gender and boundaries. We are the original ping pong social club, your offline social network, a place to call home. We welcome diversity and embrace the unconventional. With venues in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto, Philadelphia, Seattle and Austin we encourage you to participate. Do it together and never alone. In 2007, best friends Jonathan Bricklin and Franck Raharinosy had a crazy idea: they would practice ping pong 24 hours a day, seven days a week until they were good enough to make the United States Olympic Team. In order to prepare for the Olympics, they began throwing weekly ping pong parties, just like any other future Olympian would. Their parties drew in a diverse group of people, including artists and actors, musicians and bankers, brokers and broadcasters, and (of course) professional ping pong players and everyone in between, among others. Spinning was born out of the fun and vibrant energy generated by the diverse group of people who attended the first event. We gather at SPIN to socialize and to celebrate the joy of playing. Ping pong is at the heart of our desire to connect with one another, and it is a game that transcends age, gender, ethnicity, and all physical boundaries. We are the original ping pong social club, your offline social network, and a place where you can feel at ease and at ease with yourself. We are open to new ideas and are not afraid of the unconventional. We encourage you to participate in our events in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto, Philadelphia, Seattle, Washington DC, and Boston, which will be held in a variety of locations. Do it as a group, never by yourself. #UnitedbyPingPong

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 180-200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Meeting Space

Killington Mountain Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton sits on the 6th hole of Killington Golf Course in Vermont's Green Mountains, less than two miles from Killington Ski Area and near hiking and biking trails for all skill levels. The 102-room lodge is built around a fireplace lounge and a 20-person hot tub, giving groups a relaxed mountain base after a day on the slopes or trails. On site, Moose & Maple restaurant and bar serve locally inspired breakfast and dinner favorites alongside craft beers and fine wines, and The Coffee Bar handles morning coffee and pastries. For meetings and celebrations, the lodge's ballroom can be used as one open room or divided into smaller sections, accommodating groups of up to 180 guests.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

A Grand Way To Celebrate From the time you enter the historic C.V. Rich Mansion, your senses will be stimulated. It is the ideal environment, seasonally changing in floral and greenery, and conveniently located in the renowned Gedney Farms region. The property provides a stunning backdrop for both the ceremony and cocktail hour. Once you are inside, relax in the library by the fireplace, chat with friends in the living room, or drink a cocktail in the Sunroom. The photo options are limitless, and that is before you even enter the reception area. Create a meal that is unique to you and your guests, right down to the sweetest of farewells. We specialize in making your special occasions REMARKABLE! THE GROUNDS The C.V. Rich Mansion is set on five acres of meticulously maintained grounds and contains outside gardens that provide a stunning background for any event. This package also includes not one, but TWO outdoor ceremony settings. You and your guests can take photos near the original gilded-era architecture or the lush green grounds throughout the event. THE INTERIOR The Sunroom and House, as well as the Grand Ballroom, are available for events. The Sunroom and House are frequently used for smaller, more private celebrations, as well as cocktail hours at bigger events and special occasions. The Grand Ballroom, which is used for most larger events, features a towering ceiling height and a neutral color palette that will go with any theme! TABLESCAPES You will want to polish off your design with the correct table setting once you have decided on your colors and decor. Chivari chairs, champagne linen, and your choice of napkin color are included in all packages. Do not be hesitant to inquire about customized linens that your event specialist may acquire for you to really make your event stand out. When it comes to making any event genuinely your own, the possibilities are boundless.

• Spaces for 175 Guests

Caffe Aldo Lamberti has been serving contemporary Italian cuisine in Cherry Hill, New Jersey for over 35 years. Founded by restaurateur Aldo Lamberti, the restaurant occupies spacious dining rooms designed in a California Art Deco style, with additional al fresco dining available on the patio and deck. The kitchen is known for whole fresh fish, house-made pastas, prime steaks, and Aldo's Raw Bar — a seasonal selection that has featured Florida stone crabs, Alaskan king crabs, and East and West Coast oysters. Private rooms and wine cellar spaces accommodate intimate dinners and larger seated celebrations alike. An award-winning wine program anchors the experience: more than 900 labels and over 12,000 bottles housed in temperature-controlled cellars have earned the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence every year from 2008 through 2026, following the Award of Excellence from 2003 to 2007.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Whether you're planning an intimate sit-down dinner for two or an outdoor celebration for 150 of your closest family and friends, the Asa Waters Mansion will provide exceptional intimacy and elegance for your special occasion. We have a number of different options for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception to choose from. During your ceremony on the estate's beautiful grounds, you can exchange vows with one another on our bandstand, under our stately trees, or under our gracious columned portico, all in the style of the nineteenth century. Alternatively, you could have your service inside the Mansion, surrounded by splendor. Cocktails: Spend a beautiful day outside on the lawn, porches, or bandstand, or step inside to take in the splendor of the estate's period architecture and decor, which is available for purchase. A formal sit-down dinner or buffet for approximately 85 guests can be held in the Mansion to keep your celebration small and intimate. For guest lists of up to 100 people, we encourage you to invite your family and friends to experience the elegance of a "station" dinner. Make the most of everything the estate has to offer by considering renting a tent for a gathering of 100-150 guests. This will allow you to combine the elegance of the manor with the pastoral charm of an outdoor event. Regardless of which option you choose, holding your wedding at the Asa Waters Mansion ensures a beautiful and elegant occasion unlike anything else. The following services are available for all weddings at the Mansion: One wedding reception per day, with start times that can be either during the day or in the evening. We have a selection of licensed catering partners from which to choose your catering/party planning team. Options for both indoor and outdoor setups are available. Inside, everything is customized to your requirements. Round dining tables and chairs are provided as part of the rental fee. There are a variety of other tables available that can be used for your wedding cake, place cards, guest book, or gift table, among other things. In addition, chiavari ballroom chairs can be rented for an additional fee. Preparation area for the Bridal Party The satisfaction of knowing that your wedding reception is the only one scheduled for the day Air-conditioned Accessible to people with disabilities (first level) No smoking is permitted in the building.

• Spaces for 75-150 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Hosting an event at the Harvard Museum of Natural History is an opportunity for private groups and organizations to experience the museum at a time when it is not open to the public. Whether entertaining clients and colleagues with an intimate dinner or hosting large galas or weddings, let the museum’s exhibitions provide the perfect backdrop for your event. View this short video tour of the museum.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

Osprey Point Inn, Restaurant & Marina sits on the shores of Swan Creek in Rock Hall, Maryland, with direct access to the Chesapeake Bay. The colonial-style property combines an elegant inn, an award-winning waterfront restaurant, and a full-service marina, all on landscaped grounds that make it a natural fit for weddings and private celebrations on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Events at Osprey Point are held in a white gazebo ideal for ceremonies and on the waterfront lawn, which accommodates tented receptions. The restaurant can also be transformed for smaller gatherings such as rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, holiday parties, and corporate events. A dedicated Events Coordinator supports planning and menu development throughout the process. Guests traveling to celebrate can stay on-site across three distinct lodging venues — The Main Inn, The Farmhouse, and The Annex on the Bay — making Osprey Point a destination that keeps a wedding weekend in one place. The property holds TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence from 2015 through 2020 and earned WeddingWire Couples' Choice recognition in 2016 and 2018.

• Spaces for 255 Guests

Ocean Pines Golf Club is a public championship course on Maryland's Eastern Shore, designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr. — the only course of its kind on the Delmarva Peninsula. Set within the community of Ocean Pines, the club offers a full-service golf experience alongside an expansive clubhouse with banquet facilities suited for a wide range of private events. The Clubhouse Bar and Grille anchors the venue's event offerings, positioned between the 9th and 10th holes with views of the 18th green. The space includes a spacious indoor bar with fireplace, an outdoor patio with awning, and a lower-level patio with shade sails and fire pit — providing flexible settings for gatherings from intimate dinners to larger celebrations. The club accommodates weddings, anniversary parties, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, cocktail parties, corporate functions, luncheons, and club meetings, with a variety of catering options available.

• Spaces for 16-240 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 9 Total Spaces

Arrow Park is an 85-acre private estate set among protected forests and native foliage in Monroe, New York, in the Hudson Valley. At the heart of the property stands the historic Arrow Park Mansion, whose gardens, terraces, and interiors have hosted weddings, retreats, and private celebrations for more than 75 years. The mansion contains five distinct event spaces — including the Main Dining Room, which seats 80 and accommodates 150 standing, and the smaller Library and Sunroom — suited to ceremonies, dinners, and cocktail hours of varying scale. Outdoors, the Mansion Courtyard seats up to 165 guests, while the Ceremonial Garden and Lakefront each accommodate up to 220 and 200 guests respectively. A dedicated banquet hall on the grounds adds capacity for up to 220. Arrow Park is available for destination-style wedding weekends, corporate retreats, and private celebrations, with half-day, full-day, and multi-day rentals offered. The estate provides catering services and on-site lodging in the mansion's guest rooms and cottage accommodations.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Resort

The Ballroom at The Essex is an indoor event space within The Essex Resort & Spa, an 18-acre resort in Essex, Vermont, about 20 minutes from Burlington International Airport. At 2,688 square feet, the Ballroom accommodates up to 250 guests, with configurations ranging from plated dinners for 150 or buffet receptions for 100 to cocktail-style receptions for up to 200. Every reception in the Ballroom includes tables and chairs, a choice of white, ivory, or black linens, and a dedicated Event Manager who oversees setup, breakdown, and day-of logistics. Catering is prepared in-house using ingredients from Vermont purveyors; outside catering is not permitted, though outside desserts are allowed for a fee. Couples booking the Ballroom also have access to the wider resort, including 120 guest rooms for overnight stays or room blocks, complimentary on-site parking with EV charging, and both indoor and outdoor ceremony options elsewhere on the property.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Point Sebago Resort is a 775-acre lakefront resort on Maple Cove of Sebago Lake in Casco, Maine, open seasonally from May through October. The property combines natural scenery — private beach, marina, and lake access — with a full range of on-site amenities including an 18-hole championship golf course, dining, and recreational facilities. For private events, the resort offers three distinct venue packages suited to weddings, family reunions, and corporate gatherings. The Grove provides an outdoor lakeside canopy setting with beach access. The Sunset Lounge is an indoor-outdoor space with a bar, bar games, a tented event area, and beach access. The Sebago Lounge at the Beach Pavilion is the resort's largest event space, equipped with tables, chairs, and a sound system, with projector service available on request. All three venues are available in four-hour rental windows for groups of 25 or more, with catering packages available as an add-on.