Top Sterling Venues

• Spaces for 10-200 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Total Spaces

Collaborate with colleagues, celebrate your wedding, or commemorate a landmark occasion in The Broadmoor Ballroom. Whether for an intimate celebration or a business presentation for up to 200 guests, our can-do team will professionally create your memorable event. The Broadmoor Ballroom is connected to the newest hotel in the Metrowest region and provides a sophisticated space that is easily accessible from Boston.

• Spaces for 220 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Silverwood Farm is a rustic rehearsal dinner, wedding shower, and party venue located in Sherborn, MA. Set on historic farmland, the property is both a community resource for organic produce and a beautiful outdoor event venue. Nestled in the peaceful countryside and surrounded by picturesque scenery, it makes the perfect setting for any wedding-related event. Silverwood Farm offers a number of locations for your special occasion. You can hold it outside, with the sweeping fields and traditional red barn as your backdrop. There's also a spacious white peak tent available if you'd like a more sheltered celebration, while still enjoying an indoor-outdoor feel. The tent boasts 3,200 square-feet of space, and can accommodate 220 guests. With cathedral window sidewalls and overhead café lights, it's the perfect setting for any special event. If desired, you can opt to set up another tent in the mowed farm field, which is also a great place for lawn games. Additionally, the venue will provide two premium portable restrooms and one ADA portable restroom, as well as a covered staging area for your caterer or bartender. The dedicated team at Silverwood Farm will do everything possible to ensure your rehearsal dinner, engagement party, or other event lives up to your vision. They can provide ten round tables, four cocktail tables, and 100 white folding chairs, as well as setup and cleanup services for an additional fee. The staff can offer you a list of their favorite vendors to help you with planning, or you can choose your own. A venue manager will be present for the duration of your event to provide support and ensure everything runs smoothly. All buildings on-site are wheelchair accessible, and ample parking is available for guests.

• Spaces for 40-375 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 1 Meeting Space

The Manor is a full-service banquet facility in West Boylston, Massachusetts, operated by the Fotiadis family for over 22 years. With more than 10,000 square feet of event space across four distinct rooms, the venue accommodates gatherings from 40 to 375 guests — from intimate rehearsal dinners and bridal showers to large wedding receptions, galas, and corporate functions. Crystal chandeliers, fabric-draped ceilings, and gold Chiavari chairs carry a classic formal aesthetic through every space. A picturesque gazebo and views of the Wachusett Reservoir and the historic Old Stone Church provide additional backdrop options for ceremonies and portraits. The Manor's full-service offering includes a dedicated event coordinator, a private bridal suite, an in-house catering team, onsite ceremony setup with a grand foyer chandelier, and complimentary cake cutting — giving couples and event planners a single point of contact from planning through event day.

• Spaces for 45-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Event Spaces
• 3 Gardens

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, operated by the Worcester County Horticultural Society in Boylston, Massachusetts, spreads across gardens, woodlands, and meadows with views of Mount Wachusett and the Wachusett Reservoir. The landscape shifts with every season — spring bulbs and tulips, summer perennials and lush greens, autumn foliage, and subtropical plant collections in the glass conservatories through winter. Six distinct event spaces are available for private rental, ranging from two glass conservatories to an outdoor garden, a fireside hall, an intimate link space, and a bright interior room with reservoir views. The Orangerie Conservatory, a modern interpretation of an eighteenth-century-style greenhouse, is the signature wedding and reception venue, seating up to 150 guests beneath a soaring glass ceiling. The Limonaia Conservatory, with curved beams and collections of citrus, palms, and orchids, seats up to 80 guests. The Reservoir Room offers copper ceiling details, a wall of windows, and a private terrace overlooking the Wachusett Reservoir and Mount Wachusett. Wedding and evening events are served exclusively by Peppers Artful Events and ARTbar. All indoor facilities and many outdoor garden areas are wheelchair accessible.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The International is New England's only 36-hole private golf club, set on 660 acres in Bolton, Massachusetts, 35 miles west of Boston. With roots tracing to 1901, the property has hosted championship-caliber golf and private social gatherings for more than a century. The club's two courses — The Oaks, designed by Tom Fazio, and The Pines, reimagined by Coore & Crenshaw and debuted in 2025 — frame a renovated clubhouse built for gathering. Inside, The Fireplace dining room offers fine and casual meals with views of both courses, while comfortable lounge areas and meeting spaces accommodate smaller gatherings and working sessions. Social events, member tournaments, and seasonal celebrations are a regular part of the club calendar.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 1 space at this venue

Set in the heart of Boylston, Massachusetts, The Haven Country Club offers classic New England charm with a contemporary sensibility. Its tree-lined fairways and elegant clubhouse create an inviting environment for both leisure and celebration. Members enjoy championship golf, tennis, dining, and social events year-round. With its sophisticated ballroom and outdoor terraces overlooking the greens, The Haven provides an ideal setting for weddings, corporate functions, and milestone occasions.

• Spaces for 220 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, carved out of the New England countryside, features an 18-hole championship course as well as a 9-hole par-3 course. With first-class amenities for golfers and guests in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, our beautiful colonial-style clubhouse is a must-see destination. The course and surrounding hills can be seen from the dining room and outdoor patios, which provide some of the best golf and views in the Worcester area. Cyprian's offers a casual, relaxing atmosphere where guests can enjoy a meal or host a private party in one of our four function rooms. An unforgettable wedding deserves to take place in an unforgettable setting. The Cyprian Keyes Inn is the ideal location for your New England wedding reception. The classic Colonial-style clubhouse, exquisitely manicured grounds, and attentive staff, all of which are located just minutes from Worcester, work together to ensure that your special day is perfect from the beginning. The Spring Garden Ballroom at Cyprian Keyes can accommodate up to 220 guests, and the 19th century Music Room is a beautiful setting for cocktail receptions, showers, and rehearsal dinners, among other events. There are private patios with views of the golf course and grounds from both function rooms, which have vaulted ceilings and beautiful chandeliers. If you are looking for a grand ballroom with a private bar and permanent dance floor, or for the intimacy and elegance of the wood paneled Music Room, our staff will be happy to accommodate your needs. Our facility is a favorite Massachusetts wedding venue. In addition, we have a bridal suite with an outdoor balcony, indoor and outdoor ceremony sites, an onsite event planner and catering, and a staff that is second to none in the area.

• Spaces for 20-225 Guests
• 4 Resorts
• 4 Meeting Spaces

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area in Princeton, Massachusetts brings mountain scenery to weddings and corporate events year-round. The resort's three dedicated wedding venues — the Wedding Tent, the Wedding Deck, and the Granite Room — give couples the choice between outdoor settings and an expansive indoor hall. Pond-side lawn ceremonies are also available, with the mountain's SkyRide gondola offering an optional aerial experience for the cocktail hour. The Mountain Magic Wedding Package covers ceremony setup, a dedicated event manager, cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast, bridal hospitality suite, dressing room, and a wedding tasting for the couple. The resort's executive chef handles all in-house catering, with menus ranging from a New England Clambake and barbecue buffet to full plated three- and four-course dinners. For corporate and social events, the mountain's meeting spaces accommodate groups of 15 to 400 and include high-speed WiFi, full A/V services, and public address systems. During ski season, the slopeside Mountain Suites — four private rooms on the second floor above the Granite Room — offer intimate settings with flat-screen televisions, outdoor decks overlooking the slopes, and dining available from the on-site Black Diamond Restaurant.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Steve Violette of Dick's Market in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, farms over 40 acres of beautiful farmland at Apple Hill Farm & Country Club, which is part of the Apple Hill Farm & Country Club complex. In addition to the over 360 peach trees, there are also other fruit trees such as nectarines, cherries, apricots, and plums, as well as a diverse assortment of vegetables such as corn, tomatoes, peppers, assorted greens, cabbages, potatoes, beans, and many more! When the fields are in season, the restaurant and banquet facility takes great pride in serving their own produce, which is also available for purchase at Dick's Farm stand, which is located at 647 Northfield Road in Lunenburg, Massachusetts. We encourage visitors to take in the beauty of our farm while also learning more about the advantages of supporting local agriculture. We invite you to visit us for dinner one evening in the Library Bar & Restaurant, or for a cocktail on the screened in porch on a summer's eve, or to celebrate your next milestone with us; whatever the occasion, we look forward to seeing you soon! Apple Hill Farm & Country Club is a premier New England wedding venue located in the heart of the Berkshires. Due to our centralized location, which is only 48 miles from Boston and 23 miles from Worcester and only a few miles off of Route 2, we are easily accessible from points throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and the rest of the Northeastern United States. We are a family-owned and operated restaurant and event venue, so please bear with us as we introduce ourselves. In addition, we have a 35-acre farm on the premises, where we proudly serve all of our own produce during the harvest season. We only host one wedding per day, allowing our clients to select the time slot that works best for them. On site, we have a beautiful ceremony site overlooking our 350+ peach tree orchard that faces west, providing our couples with a stunning sunset view as their backdrop. A stone fireplace, full bar, and adjacent screened in porch are available for cocktail hour (depending on the time of day, the Library Bar & Restaurant area may also be available for cocktail hour), and our newly constructed ballroom, which can accommodate up to 200 guests, was completed in 2012. It is a formal and elegant space with stunning chandeliers, mahogany wood paneled accents, hand painted textured ivory walls, and a built-in dance floor. It is available for rental. Because of the outdoor ceremony site, the numerous photograph locations around the farm, and the formal ballroom reception, we are able to provide our guests with a timeless and elegant country wedding experience. Everyone is different, and we want your wedding day to reflect both your personalities and your style. From rustic chic to black tie, our venue provides you with the flexibility to create the wedding of your dreams!

• 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 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The John W. Higgins Armory, which is conveniently located near three major interstate highways as well as the Boston/Maine Railroad, is the ideal venue for both your personal and business needs, and it is available for rent. We are conveniently located in the "Heart of the Commonwealth," which means that we have something to offer everyone. If it's a wedding or a gala, the Quest Room is the perfect setting for a baby shower or birthday party, and the Auditorium is the perfect setting for a business conference or magic show, we'll know exactly how to make your next event unforgettable! A unique venue in New England, the Great Hall is a must-see for anyone visiting the region. The Armory, with its Renaissance style and elegance, would be an excellent venue for any special event. The Quest Room, which is beautifully painted in a renaissance style, can be rented for a variety of events including birthday parties, baby showers, paint nights, game nights, meetings, and more. The space was rented on an hourly basis.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Farandnear is an 89-acre reservation in Shirley, Massachusetts, managed by The Trustees of Reservations and available for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and other private celebrations. The name traces to the property's origins as a Banks family summer retreat — built in 1902, it sat far enough from Boston for a two-day horse journey yet near enough for a seasonal return. The grounds offer an entirely outdoor setting: wooded trails, fields of wildflowers, an arboretum with more than 80 conifer species, remnants of a historic cranberry bog, and a 10-acre hemlock grove called Paradise. Events are anchored by an open-air pavilion with a fire pit. The Bull Run Restaurant serves as exclusive catering manager for all private events at Farandnear, bringing farm-to-table menus and full-service event coordination to the property.

• Spaces for 230 Guests

Wedgewood Pines Country Club sits amid the woodlands of Stow, Massachusetts, where father-and-son founders Phil and Joe Pittorino opened the championship golf course in 1997 and the full clubhouse complex in 1998. Over nearly three decades, the club has grown into a comprehensive social and recreational destination — one built, as the founders put it, on "family, nature, and the timeless traditions of the game." The recently updated clubhouse anchors the venue's private event offerings. Two dining venues serve distinct occasions: The 19th Hole brings a casual bar-and-restaurant atmosphere with a rotating events calendar, while The Harvard Room offers elevated dining in a quiet, elegant setting suited to milestone celebrations and intimate gatherings. Outdoor patio seating overlooking the 7th green rounds out the options for al fresco events. Wedgewood Pines hosts weddings, showers, banquets, corporate functions, formals, and celebrations of life across its clubhouse and scenic grounds, with an events team coordinating each function from inquiry through the day itself.

• Spaces for 28-150 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks

Whether you are seeking a unique event space for your corporate event, wedding or landmark celebration, Worcester Art Museum provides an extraordinary space for your event. Are you on the hunt for a wedding venue that perfectly blends urban charm, historic elegance, and cultural richness, just as praised by Bride & Groom magazine? Look no further than the Worcester Art Museum! Our picturesque Renaissance Court sets the ideal stage for commemorating your union, complemented by the chance for you and your guests to immerse yourselves in the Museum's extensive art collection. For our corporate clients, Worcester Art Museum! WAM provides multiple Conference Rooms ideally suited for your corporate gatherings, equipped with state-of-the-art presentation tools and sufficient seating. Whether it's a holiday get-together, networking event, appreciation gathering, awards ceremony, or any other occasion, our Renaissance Court or Museum Café serve as perfect settings to host your event.

• Spaces for 270-350 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

Tuckerman Hall is a neo-classical event venue in Worcester, Massachusetts, designed in 1902 by Josephine Wright Chapman, one of America's first female architects. Originally built as the headquarters of the Worcester Woman's Club, the building was acquired by the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra in 1981 and has since served as one of Worcester's most distinguished gathering spaces. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and sits within a National Historic District. The main auditorium rises to a 40-foot ceiling graced with intricate plaster detail and exceptional millwork, with acoustics recognized as among the finest for a venue of its size in the United States. The full-stage hall accommodates up to 521 guests for concerts, 350 for standing receptions, 270 for corporate dinners, and 200 for weddings. Additional spaces include a circular lower hall with its own stage, eight architecturally distinctive turret suites, and a top-floor bridal suite. Event services include an award-winning in-house catering team, a full liquor license with open, cash, or combination bar options, and complete audiovisual capabilities including HD film screening and a house PA system. The venue hosts one wedding per weekend, ensuring personalized attention for each couple.

• Spaces for 8-300 Guests
• 7 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 7 Total Spaces

Bull Run Restaurant has operated as a tavern and gathering place in Shirley, Massachusetts since 1740, making it one of the region's most historically rooted event settings. Family-owned since 2009, the farm-to-table restaurant and concert hall maintains the original character of its colonial-era building through features like century-old barrel tables and the historic "Drunkard's Progress" mural in the rustic tap room. Seven private event rooms accommodate groups ranging from 2 to 300 guests, from the intimate Chimney Room to the full Sawtelle Banquet Hall, which can be configured to host gatherings of 75 to 300. The Garden Room and its adjoining patio offer the flexibility of indoor-outdoor dining, accommodating up to 80 guests combined. A covered bridge on the property serves as a distinctive setting for outdoor ceremonies. The restaurant holds a 3-star green certification and also manages catering at three nearby historic venues — the Shirley Center Meeting House and Town Hall, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and Farandnear Reservation, an 89-acre outdoor venue with a stone fireplace and pavilion.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Butternut Farm Golf Club is proudly owned and operated by the Page family. Our course is located an hour outside of Boston in the picturesque town of Stow, Massachusetts. We want to make sure that your wedding day is the most memorable day of your life. Our beautiful venue, located just an hour outside of Boston, can accommodate up to 250 guests and is well-known for the exceptional service provided by our family, The Pages, and their staff. It is impossible not to be impressed by our scenic views overlooking Wheeler Pond — perfect for taking sunset photos — as well as the stunning vaulted ceiling ballroom, octagonal cocktail room, and covered bridge! Our Vendor Inclusive Package information, which can be found on our Wedding Packages page, makes planning your wedding simple and enjoyable by including the services of our favorite DJ, cake vendor, florist, and officiant in one convenient package. We only host one event per day in order to ensure that we can attend to every detail on your wedding day. We have a ceremony space on site that can accommodate any weather, as well as a menu that includes seasonal options to make your wedding day reflect the season. Cocktail receptions are also available if you're looking for something a little less formal and a little more affordable. because of its pristine conditions and because it has the longest hole in the country that is not protected by a sand trap. With vaulted ceilings, professional and personal service, delicious food, a covered bridge, and so much more, our award-winning Heritage Room is a must-visit destination. We would be delighted to host your wedding, golf outing, or social event at our facility.

• 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 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 300-400 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

The Colonial Hotel is a hotel and event venue in Gardner, Massachusetts, offering indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. The property's formal interiors include a grand staircase and chandelier-lit lobby, while outdoor grounds feature a wooden pergola and landscaped gardens suited to ceremonies and cocktail receptions. The venue's Ballroom accommodates up to 400 guests, and an outdoor tent provides a covered setting for events of up to 300. On-site hotel accommodations allow guests to stay on the property, and The Colonial Grille — the hotel's full-service restaurant — serves contemporary American cuisine and cocktails, making it a natural gathering point for rehearsal dinners and pre- or post-event meals.