Top Rumford Venues

Coolidge Family Farm is an 1860's farmhouse and barn situated on eleven acres of retired farmland. Restored and ready for celebrations of up to 200 guests, we pride ourselves on being a ONE STOP venue with all your needs! We can host up to 28 guests overnight in two houses, a family suite, and three romantic cottages. We offer an All-Inclusive package that takes ALL your stress away while saving you lots of pennies! Being in this industry for 30+ years, my passion for love is evident in the celebrations I help create! It's not just a wedding, but an experience!

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests

WEDDING & EVENT VENUE IN SCENIC OXFORD, MAINE Whitney Farm Estate, established in 1805, seamlessly blends timeless elegance with the serene beauty of nature. Spanning 30 acres of rolling fields and just 45 minutes from Portland, the estate offers an idyllic backdrop for any event. With it’s expansive outdoor spaces and a beautifully renovated 3,200-square-foot barn, featuring original wooden beams and grand barn doors, it’s the perfect setting for weddings, celebrations, gatherings, or retreats.

• Spaces for 27-40 Guests

Please inquire through our website. Discover a beautifully designed event space with full dining accommodations for up to 40 guests. Our studio features a fully equipped commercial kitchen with high-end and unique appliances, ideal for lifestyle and culinary photography, and video shoots, parties, micro-weddings, or meetings. There are 27 seats for table and bar dining along with an additional two couches, three sofa chairs, and a large bench.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Mountain House on Sunday River is a DIY event venue set on a working property in Newry, Maine, with sweeping views of six of the eight peaks at Sunday River Ski Resort. The venue sits along the Sunday River near the historic Artist's Covered Bridge, offering a mountain meadow, a high-peak tent structure, and the Breeze Barn — spaces that together accommodate up to 150 guests for ceremonies and receptions. The property is designed for couples and event hosts who want creative control. Approved caterers handle food service, and the venue's bar program supplies professional bartenders, a custom rustic bar, mixers, and garnishes. On-site lodging — a farmhouse sleeping up to 12 and an adjoining suite for up to 4 — keeps guests close to the celebration. Beyond weddings, Mountain House hosts music concerts, family reunions, and celebrations of life.

• Spaces for 180 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Originally constructed in 1888 as a hay barn and fully renovated in 2014, the 1888 Wedding Barn is a four-story rustic reception venue nestled in Bethel, Maine's Sunday River Valley, just minutes from Sunday River Ski Resort, Grafton Notch, and the White Mountains. The barn's pine walls, hand-turned posts and beams, and natural hickory floors give the space a genuine historic character that extends through 3,500 square feet of event-ready interior. The venue accommodates 80 to 180 guests for weddings and private celebrations. Indoor receptions take place in the main barn hall, while outdoor ceremonies are held in the White Pine Cathedral Forest on the property, which includes complimentary white chairs and an arbor. A wraparound deck and manicured lawn provide additional outdoor space for cocktail hours. The 1888 Wedding Barn operates with an exclusive in-house catering team — Gourmet in a Pinch — offering three tiered wedding packages (White Pine, Spruce, and Hemlock). The venue is ADA compliant, climate-controlled, and equipped with a state-of-the-art fire suppression system. Guest lodging is available within walking distance of the property.

• 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 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 30-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 3 Total Spaces

The Rangeley Inn & Tavern is the last surviving grand hotel from the era when Maine's Rangeley Lakes Region drew wealthy visitors by train from Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. The main section of the historic inn was constructed in 1907–1909, with additional wings taking shape through the 1940s — a layered architectural history that gives the property its distinct character. Set in the heart of downtown Rangeley on the shores of Haley Pond, with mountain views stretching in every direction, the inn remains a working piece of Maine's lake and mountain resort heritage. For private events, the inn accommodates gatherings of up to 100–150 guests depending on event format. The property's event spaces include the Dining Room, with its tin ceilings and picture windows; the Rangeley Tavern, a historic bar and lounge anchored by a large stone fireplace; and The Pavilion, an outdoor gathering space that overlooks Haley Pond. On-site lodging — with 46 to 61 rooms available for block reservations — makes the inn well suited for destination weddings and multi-day retreats. The inn's in-house team provides catering and beverage service for all events.

• Spaces for 130 Guests

The Sedgley Place occupies a stately Federal home built in 1786, set amid lush rolling meadows and fruit trees in Greene, Maine. Self-described as a Country Inn Dining destination, the restored historic property draws on its 80-acre farm and a network of local Maine purveyors to shape a seasonal, ingredient-forward menu. Multiple dining rooms — each with its own distinct ambiance — accommodate private gatherings from 8 to 80 guests indoors. The surrounding grounds extend the venue's reach for larger parties, with the culinary team available to cater off-site as well. The Sedgley Place hosts a range of private occasions, including weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, showers, and company events.

• Spaces for 12-280 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Meeting Spaces

Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch sits along the banks of the Androscoggin River in the heart of historic downtown Auburn, Maine, with views of the Great Falls and the Lewiston skyline just across the water. Built in 2003 and renovated in 2014, the full-service hotel offers event facilities suited to gatherings of all sizes, from board meetings to large receptions and weddings. The hotel's flagship space, the Riverwatch Grand Ballroom, accommodates up to 280 guests for banquets or 300 in theater configuration within its 4,400 square feet of flexible floor space. Several additional breakout rooms — including the Great Falls View Room, the Mill Pond Room, the Canal Room, and the Dorothy Lewis Boardroom — extend the property's capacity for multi-room events, smaller gatherings, and private meetings. In-house catering and on-site accommodations across 138 guest rooms make Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch a practical full-service option for groups traveling from outside the area.

• Spaces for 75 Guests

Built in 1899 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Munroe Inn is a restored Queen Anne-style bed and breakfast set on Pleasant Street in Auburn, Maine. The building retains many of its original architectural details — high ceilings, intricate crown molding, oak wainscoting, and stained-glass windows — alongside contemporary comforts added during a comprehensive restoration completed in 2019. The inn offers four named suites on the second floor: the Maria, Florence, Noble, and Horace. Each suite ranges from 420 to 620 square feet and includes a private bath, central air conditioning, and fast Wi-Fi. The property accommodates intimate gatherings and celebrates events for small groups in a setting that reflects more than a century of history. The Munroe Inn is dog-friendly and LGBTQ+ welcoming.

• 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 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 120-250 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Barn
• 4 Total Spaces

Whitney's Inn is a historic mountain inn and event venue in Jackson, New Hampshire, situated at the base of Black Mountain on 12 acres of White Mountain countryside. At the center of the event experience is The Shovel Handle Pub — a restored 1842 post-and-beam barn spanning three open levels with original timber architecture, a stone fireplace, and twinkle lighting throughout. The bar level doubles as a dance floor with two full-time bartenders on staff, and the space accommodates up to 140 guests for receptions. Three outdoor ceremony sites are available on the grounds: the Front Lawn with a white birch arbor and brick patio for up to 250 guests; the Hillside site with panoramic White Mountain views for up to 120; and the Woodland setting, where guests cross a wooden footbridge over a stream and follow a 200-foot bridal path through birch trees to an old stone hearth, with seating for up to 150. The property's 27 guestrooms, suites, and cottages allow guests to stay on-site, with complimentary shuttle service connecting nearby sister properties for larger groups. In-house catering spans cocktail service, buffets, plated dinners, and family-style meals. A dedicated wedding coordinator is included with every event booking, supporting couples from initial consultation through the day of the event. The inn also hosts class reunions, family reunions, and corporate functions throughout the year.

• Spaces for 170 Guests

49 Franklin Reception Hall & Mystic Theater occupies a restored Methodist church on Franklin Street in Rumford, Maine, renovated by owners Scot and Cindy Grassette and opened for events in 2010. The building's original character — cathedral ceilings, stained glass windows, and open architecture — is preserved throughout. The venue operates two distinct event spaces: the Reception Hall on the first level, suited for receptions and private gatherings, and the Mystic Theater on the upper level, which doubles as an intimate performance and event space. Both levels are ADA accessible. In-house catering is provided through Grapevine Catering, with flexible buffet menus and a minimum of 30 guests. Scot and Cindy bring more than two decades of experience in event entertainment and DJ services, and coordinate venue, catering, and entertainment as a single package.

• 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 350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space

White Mountain Chalet is a historic New England event venue and full-service catering company in Berlin, New Hampshire. Built in the mid-1800s and family owned and operated since 1987, the property sits on three acres on the outskirts of Berlin and accommodates up to 350 guests for weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and family celebrations. The renovated interior balances original historic character with modern comfort, featuring a full-service bar, working fireplace, and air conditioning. A private bridal suite is available for the wedding party, and the venue handles setup, breakdown, and all event essentials — tables, chairs, linens, flatware, glassware, and bar service — so every event runs smoothly from start to finish. Outdoors, a ceremony area beside Horne Brook offers a natural setting for vow exchanges or al fresco gatherings. A deck with arbors and pergolas, private gardens, and a courtyard provide additional space for cocktail hours and mingling. Executive Chef Lloyd B. Murray Jr. leads the in-house culinary team, crafting custom menus that range from elegant plated dinners to casual buffets. Through Chalet Caterers, the team also delivers the same level of full-service catering off-site, with capacity to serve events of thousands of attendees across New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and the surrounding region.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• 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.