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Outermost Inn
81 Lighthouse Rd, Aquinnah, MA 02535, USA- Spaces for 50-150 Guests
- 1 Event Space
Scott has been a chef for the last 18 years and has worked at various restaurants in New York City that have earned a Michelin star. Some of these places include Jean-Georges flagship restaurant on Columbus circle and Charlie Palmer's Aureole. His most recent position was as executive chef at Sutton Inn, where he was awarded two Michelin recommendations, a four-star rating from the Daily News, and was named one of Manhattan's top 10 American restaurants by OpenTable for five years in a row. In 1971, we constructed the first version of this home on property that belonged to the family... I have been a permanent resident of this area ever since that time. In 1989, we completely refurbished the home and expanded on to it in order to turn it into a seven-room inn that is light, clean, and spacious. The structure has always had an expansive covered wrap-around porch on the east and north sides. This porch, combined with the other common spaces and lawns, provides sufficient room for visitors to enjoy an evening of unhurried activity. As a result of our location at the very western tip of the island, we are privy to some of the most breathtaking scenery, panoramas, beach breezes, and sunsets in all of Martha's Vineyard.

3 Restaurant
461 W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038, USA- Spaces for 32-160 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 2 Restaurants
- 1 Meeting Space
3 Restaurant is a full-service dining destination in Franklin, Massachusetts, offering private event hosting alongside its regular lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch service. Two dedicated private dining rooms accommodate a range of gatherings — the Boardroom seats up to 32 guests for more intimate functions, while the Amber Room accommodates up to 160 seated guests and is configured to support a dance floor and live band or DJ. Events at 3 Restaurant are supported by a professional function staff experienced in event execution, with customizable menus drawing from the kitchen's creative American cuisine. Ample on-site parking and direct accessibility from Route 495 make the venue a practical choice for guests traveling from across the region. The restaurant's private dining program serves weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, corporate functions, and social celebrations.

The Harding Allen Estate
59 Allen Dr, Barre, MA 01005, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
- 1 Event Space
*Notice - Are you concerned that your wedding location may not be able to accommodate your guests in 2021? We are now accepting wedding reservations in accordance with the new MA Covid requirements, which includes open-air dining! With open tented sides and large open air flow for events, our main ballroom has been renovated to create an elegant ambiance while still preserving an open airy sense. We will return to our regular room as soon as there are no problems with Covid! Because we are located a little further out in the country from Worcester, Boston, and Springfield, we are often classified as being in the low-covid zone classification system. While learning social distancing, your guests can enjoy our many outside spaces, which include exploring, playing yard games, and relaxing in our gardens. In addition, our dance floor and landscaping work provide enough of space for people to dance without isolating themselves! Check out the photographs on this page! * This beautiful neo-classical three-story palace, which was completed in 1926, is the product of years of meticulous work. The steel-beam construction mansion, designed by Boston architects Blackhall, Clapp, and Whittemore, was built for Harding Allen, the proprietor of the Chas. G. Allen Co., a drilling and tapping machine firm and iron foundry. The company was established during the American Civil War to manufacture Yankee hay rakes. Approximately 742 individuals were employed by the company at its height of operations. The company has shrunk in size over the years, but it is still in operation. When Harding's wife, Carrie C. Allen, passed away in 1946, the estate was auctioned off, and Dr. and Mrs. Richard Fowler purchased a piece of the land, which included the mansion, for a sum of $1.25 million. Until it was repurchased by Steve Goldsmith, the great-nephew of Harding Allen, in 1972, the property remained in the possession of the Fowler family. After he and his wife Ina died in February 1995, the property was purchased by Alain Beret and James Fairbanks who lived there until the present day. Carmine and Grace Gugliotti, the current owners, purchased the property in February 2004 from the previous owners. The mansion is highlighted by its imposing two-story portico as well as exquisite balustraded porches on three sides. The beautiful internal plaster molding, carved millwork, and marble detail, all executed by professional Italian craftsmen, has been preserved in its entirety on the interior walls. The use of original lighting fixtures is prevalent throughout the space.

Loon Pond Lodge at Ted Williams Camp
28 Precinct St, Lakeville, MA 02347, USA- Spaces for 185-190 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Waterfront
Loon Pond Lodge occupies the historic Ted Williams Camp in Lakeville, Massachusetts, on the wooded shores of Loon Pond. Owned by the Town of Lakeville and operated through the Lakeville Park Commission, the lodge carries a storied connection to the legendary baseball player who made this waterfront his personal retreat. Inside, the main dining room features exposed-beam cathedral ceilings strung with warm white lights and looks directly out over the water. A separate cocktail lounge with a custom bar provides a dedicated space for pre-dinner receptions, and a dance floor with ambient lighting anchors the evening program. For ceremonies, a large gazebo positioned at the water's edge offers an open-air setting on the pond. The venue accommodates up to 185 guests across its indoor and outdoor spaces, welcoming weddings, showers, birthday celebrations, corporate outings, fundraisers, and private gatherings of all kinds.

Deerfield Inn
81 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA 01342, USA- Spaces for 50-150 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Restaurant
- 3 Total Spaces
Deerfield Inn has welcomed guests since July 1884, making it one of New England's enduring historic country inns. It sits on Old Main Street in Deerfield, Massachusetts — a village recognized as a National Historic Landmark and surrounded by working farms, period homes, and the pastoral Connecticut River Valley countryside known locally as the Happy Valley. The inn's large white-columned clapboard building retains much of its original character: a robin's egg blue front porch ceiling, the original hayloft door, a cast-iron horse weathercock, and preserved historic flooring. Twenty-four guest rooms are split between the main house and carriage house, and Champney's Restaurant and Tavern anchors the property's dining. For private events, the Terrace Café offers a multi-purpose setting with south-facing windows, French doors to a garden patio, a private bar, and coat check, accommodating up to 70 guests for a reception or 50 for a seated dinner. Champney's Restaurant seats 50 for private dinners in a room with period wallpaper, a fireplace, and chandeliers. The inn hosts weddings, elopements, corporate retreats, and social gatherings — with on-site accommodations so guests can stay through the celebration.

Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak St, Brockton, MA 02301, USA- Spaces for 20-175 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 3 Museums
- 3 Total Spaces
Fuller Craft Museum describes itself as New England's home for contemporary craft, located at 455 Oak Street in Brockton, Massachusetts. The museum sits on 22 acres of woodland on the shores of Upper Porters Pond, and its event spaces look out over the water and an adjacent patio. Three spaces are available for private rental: the Museum Greatroom, the Museum Lounge, and Studio A. The Greatroom — the largest of the three — accommodates up to 135 seated or 175 standing guests beneath high ceilings with exposed wood beams. The Museum Lounge seats up to 35 at tables or about 50 for informal gatherings, with windows that frame views of the pond. Studio A provides a more intimate setting for groups of up to 20 seated. All rentals include tables, chairs, a dedicated staff member, and museum admission for guests. The museum is well suited to business meetings, cocktail parties, graduations, anniversaries, and organizational events, with rentals available Tuesday through Sunday during regular museum hours.

The John Alden Club
16 Minuteman Ln, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA- Spaces for 180-200 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
- 1 Outdoor
The John Alden Club is a private membership organization founded in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1969. Built incrementally on Minuteman Lane over more than two decades, its facility grew from a lower-level meeting room in 1974 to an upstairs function hall in 1979 and an outdoor pavilion completed in 1991 — together spanning more than 8,000 square feet of event space. The indoor Rental Hall accommodates up to 180 guests across 4,000 square feet, with a full-service bar, private bridal suite, dance floor, and commercially equipped kitchen. The outdoor Pavilion offers covered space for 200 or more guests with a dedicated bar, cooking facilities, and a surrounding lawn with horseshoe pits and a volleyball court. Both spaces are available for weddings, corporate functions, holiday parties, retirement celebrations, birthday parties, showers, cookouts, and family reunions, with in-house bartending included in rental packages and outside caterers welcome.

Red Lion Inn
30 Main St, Stockbridge, MA 01262, USA- Spaces for 8-100 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Restaurant
- 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.

Stanley Park of Westfield
400 Western Ave, Westfield, MA 01085, USA- Spaces for 48-300 Guests
- 4 Event Spaces
- 4 Parks
Stanley Park of Westfield is a private, nonprofit park spanning nearly 300 acres in Westfield, Massachusetts, offering a distinctive natural setting for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and private celebrations. The park has welcomed guests for over 70 years, with manicured gardens, wooded trails, scenic ponds, and the iconic Carillon Tower spread across its grounds. Weddings at Stanley Park unfold across five garden ceremony sites — including the award-winning Rose Garden with over 30 varieties and several hundred rose bushes, the Asian Garden, Cathy's Garden and Gazebo, the Herb Garden, and the Duck Pond area — each paired with covered pavilion reception spaces. The Frank Stanley Beveridge Pavilion accommodates up to 300 guests and features a state-of-the-art kitchen, while the Pavilion Annex seats up to 200 and is situated behind the Rose Garden. An on-site carillon organist is available to play during ceremonies, and the Meeting House serves as an indoor backup in the event of rain. Stanley Park does not permit alcohol on its grounds.

Veasey Memorial Park
201 Washington St, Groveland, MA 01834, USA- Spaces for 40-200 Guests
- 3 Event Spaces
- 4 Historic Spaces
- 1 Meeting Space
Set within nearly 50 acres of trails, meadows, and pond views in Groveland, Massachusetts, Veasey Memorial Park is a Town of Groveland conservation property that has welcomed private events since the town acquired it in 1996. The main building — originally constructed in 1909 — houses four distinct rental spaces. The Great Hall is a 1,500-square-foot former chapel with a high arching buttressed wooden ceiling and tall tinted-glass windows; it accommodates 70 guests seated in reception style, or up to 100 for a ceremony. The Veasey Suite is a craftsman-style living room and adjoining dining room anchored by a working fireplace built from striated rock from the Merrimack River. The Mill Rooms comprise two rooms with honey-toned hardwood floors and an Inglenook fireplace, suited for up to 40 guests. The Boardroom is a recently renovated meeting room with comfortable seating and a presentation setup, accommodating up to 50. Full-venue bookings bring together all indoor spaces and the grounds for up to 200 guests. The park places no restrictions on outside caterers or tent rentals. Tables, chairs, and Wi-Fi are included in all rentals; two commercial kitchens are available on request. Proceeds from private events directly support the Groveland Conservation Commission and the ongoing stewardship of the park.

Salem Cross Inn
260 W Main St, West Brookfield, MA 01585, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
- 1 Event Space
Rooms for Special Occasions For your special event, we welcome you to take advantage of the beautiful scenery provided by our woodlands and meadows. When it comes to hosting a banquet, the rich charm of historic New England provides a timeless and memorable venue. Your banquet at the Salem Cross Inn might include anything from horse-drawn carriage rides to fireside receptions, and that is just the beginning. We look forward to assisting you in making your gathering a memorable one for everyone in attendance. We'll take care of the food, service, and atmosphere; all you have to do is give the ideas. From 6 to 200 people, we have event spaces for everything from afternoon tea to business meetings to proms and weddings and everything in between. In addition to charm, authenticity, and an inviting ambiance, our banquet rooms will make your event a success. Please have a look at the slideshow below to see all of our fantastic rooms, each of which has its own personality and charm that will complement whatever event you have in mind. Salem Cross Inn is a beautiful venue for weddings. It is the real and welcome warmth we provide at Salem Cross Inn that our wedding couples value the most. This is warmth that can only be found in a colonial farmhouse and barn that has endured the test of time for decades. They would tell you about all of the tender memories in the making that they have watched if our walls had the ability to communicate with us in this way. Our New England venue, complete with historic wide pine floors and chestnut beams, is set on 600 acres of beautiful countryside, complete with grazing cattle in the fields and a pond. A wedding reception in our barn and loft can accommodate up to 200 guests, while smaller nuptials can be held in one of our more modest rooms in the house. In order for your wedding to become a cherished memory for you and your guests, we are ready to assist you in making your ideal wedding a reality! Please be patient while this page loads; we've included some beautiful full-width photographs, which may take a while to load at first because they are large in size.

The University of Massachusetts Club
1 Beacon St 32nd floor, Boston, MA 02108, USA- Spaces for 150-250 Guests
- 1 Event Space
Weddings Awe-inspiring location for a wedding. Check. As an alternative to the traditional wedding venue, our Club provides a lovely setting. Celebrating 32 floors above Downtown Boston and overlooking recognizable local landmarks such as the Charles River, the State House, Boston Common (with its clock tower), the Boston Harbor, and the Boston Harbor is a piece of cake when you know that our experienced event staff will go above and beyond to make your special day perfect. Make an appointment to see our private event spaces. Service that is both professional and courteous Staff members who are dedicated and skilled in their jobs. Check. It doesn't matter how huge or small your event is; we have the professional expertise to put up a show that will leave you and your guests speechless. We take great delight in producing events that are uniquely yours. Leaving you free to relax knowing that your event is in the best of hands, our experienced Private Events Director will handle all the logistics. Private Parties and Gatherings There are a variety of event spaces. Check. For all of your corporate activities and social parties, we have private event space available for you to use. We have six rooms that are exclusively reserved for events such as: Meeting for business purposes Meeting room that is both comfortable and adaptable. Check. Combining business and pleasure might result in a fruitful day away from the workplace. Everything you need to wow your colleagues and motivate your employees is available to you through us. We provide professional service for a wide range of business functions, including but not limited to the following:

Indian Pond Country Club
60 Country Club Way, Kingston, MA 02364, USA- Spaces for 150-500 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Ballroom
- 2 Country Clubs
A convenient distance from Boston and Cape Cod, Indian Pond presents the perfect setting for your special event including holiday parties, reunions, proms, bereavement gatherings, showers, sweet 16’s and rehearsal dinners. Our array of settings and menus, including poolside and terrace events, can accommodate a small intimate affair of 20 guests to an extravagant celebration of up to 500 guests. Indian Pond offers two exceptional rooms for your wedding day. The Blackstones Room features warm cherry woods and a floor to ceiling fireplace for up to 150 guests while the elegance of the Grand Ballroom provides scenic views of the golf course for up to 500 guests. Our pristine grounds and romantic setting provide the perfect background for your special day.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Independence Harbor
10 Narrows Rd, Assonet, MA 02702, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
- 1 Event Space
WHEN IT COMES TO WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND GARDEN WEDDING CEREMONIES IN SOUTHWESTERN NEW ENGLAND, INDEPENDENCE HARBOR IS ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER DESTINATIONS. We have reserved our entire 20-acre estate exclusively for you and your guests, providing the ideal combination of indoor and outdoor facilities. A "Garden Wedding Ceremony" took place in the renowned Independence Harbor gardens, which created a magical atmosphere. The South Lawn Gazebo on the Harbor's South Lawn provides an enchanting setting for your wedding ceremony. Guests are guaranteed the exclusive use and privacy of the 20-acre Independence Harbor Estate for their ceremony, which is designed to be a uniquely personal event. Our wedding planners will assist you in designing your ceremony and will provide you with referrals for a variety of ceremony-related businesses. INDEPENDENCE HARBOR WAS CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR PRIVATE WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND GARDEN WEDDING CEREMONIES... IT IS THE PERFECT BLEND OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FACILITIES FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY. "THE HARBOR" IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND AND PROVIDES A BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPE FOR ALL SEASONS!" Flower designers... photographers... videographers... disc jockeys... bands... cake-makers... hotel accommodations... musicians for Justice of the Peace Ceremonies... limousine services... horse-drawn carriages... trolley and charter bus services... and much more! This list of experienced and well-regarded "preferred vendors" is not required for your Independence Harbor reception, but we highly recommend them. Each of these vendors has been hand-picked for the high level of professionalism that they demonstrate in addition to the high quality of their products and services.

Colonial Hall at Rockafellas
227 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
- 1 Event Space
Weddings and events are held at Colonial Hall all year long and can accommodate groups ranging from 40 to 300 people. Catering, service, and equipment are all provided for each event, which is completely customized. Within the historic Daniel Low and Co Building, Colonial Hall is located above Rockafellas restaurant and on the second floor. It used to be a church, a bank, and the largest jewelry store in the country, among other things. It is unquestionably a defining moment in Salem's history. For your next special occasion, our grand ballroom with vaulted ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and gracious balconies is the perfect setting. Allow Colonial Hall to add a touch of simple elegance to your upcoming wedding or event. Menu that has won awards Your guests will remember your event for a long time because of the delicious meal prepared by our Executive Chef. In order to add a personal touch to your event, we can create a customized menu for you. Make use of our professional catering manager's assistance in creating the ideal menu for your event. Meet Chef Bill Mallette has been in the culinary industry for over 35 years. His previous work experience includes working with upscale restaurants, hotels, and caterers all over the United States and in the Caribbean. While traveling throughout France, he had the opportunity to sample regional cuisine, which opened his eyes to the way that fresh, unadulterated ingredients can excite the senses.

Willits-Hallowell Conference Center & Hotel at Mount Holyoke College
26 Park St, South Hadley, MA 01075, USA- Spaces for 18-1,100 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Restaurant
- 6 Total Spaces
Set on the campus of Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, the Willits-Hallowell Conference Center & Hotel is a full-service event destination combining historic New England architecture with contemporary facilities. The college was founded in 1837 by Mary Lyon as one of the original Seven Sisters institutions, providing a distinctive academic backdrop for weddings, conferences, and private celebrations. The conference center offers 20 hotel rooms, multiple dining and meeting spaces, complimentary parking, and wireless internet throughout. Wedding packages include coordination, catering, linens, centerpieces, and a full liquor license, with reception capacity for up to 160 guests in dining rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Stony Brook. The Event Services team can also arrange use of broader campus venues — including the 1,100-seat Chapin Auditorium and the 900-seat Abbey Chapel — for events that call for greater capacity.

Camp Kiwanee
1 Camp Kiwanee Rd, Hanson, MA 02341, USA- Spaces for 100-200 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Landmark
- 2 Total Spaces
Camp Kiwanee is a 68-acre campground and event venue owned by the Town of Hanson, Massachusetts, set on the shores of Lake Monponsett. At its heart stands the Needles Lodge, a historic structure built in the early 1900s and listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2005 — the first property in Hanson to receive that designation. The Lodge accommodates up to 200 guests for seated receptions alongside a dance floor, and its renovated back deck overlooks Maquan Pond, with drop windows that expand seating for ceremonies. A library inside the building serves as an additional ceremony space, and outdoor lakeside and wooded settings are available for ceremonies as well. The South End Campground — available for full-evening buyout — adds 17 cabins, a bridal cottage, and a pavilion with a stage and fireplace, giving wedding parties the option to turn the celebration into an overnight retreat. Camp Kiwanee is available for weddings, corporate retreats, and private events from May through mid-October.

More Than Words
242 E Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02118, USA- Spaces for 30-225 Guests
- 3 Event Spaces
We work with youth, ages 16-24, who are in the foster care system, court-involved, homeless, out of school, parenting, or involved with the Department of Mental Health. At More Than Words, our young people earn a spot on our team running a successful $4M business, gain promotions, set and achieve personal goals, advocate for their rights, and learn skills to set them up for success in any career path they choose. Because too often our young people are treated for their problems rather than engaged as part of their own solution. In our work-based social enterprise, youth experience a real job and all that comes with it: a paycheck, a sense of mattering when a team relies on them, feedback and performance reviews, promotions and leadership. More Than Words started as the "book people" and we still are - but we are so much more. Our social enterprises are the vehicle for youth transformation and as we've grown we've innovated with new vehicles and new ways to connect with our community.
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
- 1 Event Space
In addition to sculptures in the landscape, deCordova's mission is to educate and delight visitors with contemporary art from New England and beyond. This is accomplished through both outdoor sculpture and museum exhibitions. The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, which opened in 1950 and spans 30 acres west of Boston, is the largest park of its kind in New England. It was the first of its kind in the country. In 2009, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum changed its name from deCordova Museum and Sculpture Park to deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum to emphasize its renewed focus on sculpture and to support the institution's goal of becoming a premier Sculpture Park. The name change was made to emphasize the institution's renewed focus on sculpture and to support the institution's goal of becoming a premier Sculpture Park. The Sculpture Park is home to more than 60 works of art, the majority of which are on loan to the Museum, and offers a constantly changing landscape of large-scale, outdoor, modern and contemporary sculpture and site-specific installations by artists from around the world. On the inside, the Museum offers a diverse selection of changing exhibitions as well as innovative interpretive programming. Patrons of the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum can participate in a variety of activities throughout the year, including snowshoe tours, yoga in the park, nature tours, curator and artist conversations, and a variety of special talks, screenings, and events. Lincoln Nursery School is located on the grounds of the deCordova Museum of Contemporary Art, making it the first preschool in the United States to be integrated into a contemporary art museum.

Lucca North End
226 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA- Spaces for 40-200 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
At Lucca North End, four private dinning rooms are available to choose from and accommodate groups of 10 to 100. The staff will help find the perfect room to host your upcoming event whether that be a wedding reception or corporate event. Superior levels of excellent cuisine, service, and attention to detail are provided for your private event at Lucca North End.