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Choosing your wedding shower venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Massachusetts. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Massachusetts venue has never been easier.

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    Belfry Inne & Bistro

    Sandwich, MA, USA

    The award-winning Belfry Inn, full of charm and architectural marvels, is the ideal setting for any special occasion. Our indoor and outdoor rooms' "sophisticated elegance" meets "relaxed romance" ambience will bring your fantasy wedding to life. The interior of the belfry Inn's Abbey structure, which was originally erected as a Catholic church in 1901, is surrounded by brilliant stained glass, soaring vaulted ceilings, beautiful mahogany, and many other ecclesiastical components. Don't only ask your friends and family to share your special day–invite them to be a part of something that will last a lifetime. And, while we're on the subject of your visitors, they'll adore our downtown location! Historic monuments, shops, galleries, museums, parks and cafes, as well as the beach, are all within a short walking distance for your guests. Do you want to keep everyone together? From the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception to bridal showers, post-wedding brunches, and more, the Belfry Inn's property has numerous distinct rooms ready to serve all of your wedding needs. Between our three buildings, we have 19 guest rooms. Each room is unique in its own way, with modern conveniences to ensure a comfortable stay for your guests while keeping the historic essence of the building.

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    Bar Mezzana

    Boston, MA, USA
    • Spaces for 120-150 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant

    Colin and Heather Lynch, together with partner Jefferson Macklin, open Bar Mezzana, their first restaurant, in Boston's South End district. The team's energetic journey brings the simplicity and elegance of coastal Italian cooking to a modern, colorful environment at 360 Harrison Avenue, after more than 30 years of operating Barbara Lynch's internationally acclaimed restaurants. Genuine, warm service and hospitality are underlined by Aperol spritzes, an award-winning Crudo cuisine, and a career immersed in pasta creation. Bar Mezzana's wine program, led by Heather Lynch and Beverage Director Ryan Lotz, has a carefully chosen range of varietals to complement Chef Lynch's cuisine, including both well-known bottles and lesser-known (but equally excellent) finds. The cocktail menu has a similar chemistry with the meals. The list contains the perfect Negroni, the perfect Spritz, a handful of seasonal drinks, and a selection of Amari, all of which are heavily influenced by the seasons and traditional Italian cocktails. Colin is a native New Englander who grew up in Newburyport, Massachusetts and attended the Culinary Institute of America for his Bachelor's Degree in Professional Studies before settling in Boston. He had an internship at Chef Barbara Lynch's flagship restaurant No. 9 Park while at the CIA and returned to work with Barbara after graduation. Chef Barbara Lynch got the James Beard Award for "Best Chef Northeast" in 2003 while he was on the team. After that, starting in 2004, Colin was appointed to Chef de Cuisine at No. 9 Park. Colin assisted Chef Barbara Lynch in developing menus and staff when she expanded to the South End with B&G Oysters and The Butcher Shop. Colin's efforts during the opening of Menton resulted in the restaurant receiving Boston's first Relais & Chateaux designation, being nominated for "Best New Restaurant" by the James Beard Foundation in 2011, being named one of the best new restaurants in the country by Esquire, and receiving The Boston Globe's first four-star review from food editor Devra First. Colin and his wife Heather Lynch, as well as former Gruppo colleague Jefferson Macklin, started their own restaurant in June 2016. The creative crudo, handmade pastas, and welcoming hospitality at Bar Mezzana in Boston's South End have won rave reviews from local press and guests.

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    Venezia

    20 Ericsson St, Boston, MA 02122, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant

    We are happy to set the stage for the most spectacular and memorable night of your life, from our white marble entrance and grand mahogany staircase to our wide outdoor terrace and elegant waterfront ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Boston Harbor. We recognize that a wedding is about the people you share it with, not the cake, the clothes, or even the venue. As a multi-generational family-owned company, we pledge to make the wedding planning process as easy and stress-free as possible. Nothing beats celebrating the uniting of folks we care about. Our objective at Venezia is to create the spectacular wedding you've always imagined, from the sumptuous yet timeless setting to the award-winning food and stunning site. The magnificent Boston Harbor serves as the ideal background for your special day. Consider an elegant ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows enclosing majestic views of the Boston Skyline, excellent cuisine for your guests, and dedicated staff to create a really memorable day. Our restaurant can accommodate up to 100 guests, while our big ballroom can hold up to 350. No matter the size of your event, it will be unforgettable when you host it at Venezia! Welcome your guests in the exquisite white marble lobby with its grand staircase, which is the ideal backdrop for a cocktail hour with live piano music. Take beautiful scenery shots from the white marble gazebo or the water's edge walking path. Then dance the night away in our magnificent ballroom with a view of the river and the Boston skyline.

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    Boston Winery

    26 Ericsson St, Dorchester, MA 02122, USA
    • Spaces for 100 Guests
    • 1 Winery

    What is it about the Winery that makes it so different? Any sort of event will benefit from the mood and backdrop provided by our rustic structure. The Venezia Restaurant, our catering partner, offers a comprehensive artisan cuisine. We can help you plan anything from a fantastic wine and cheese tasting to an unforgettable wedding reception! The professional workforce at Boston Winery includes expert wine servers, wait staff, tour guides, and sommeliers. We take pleasure in making your winery experience intimate, pleasant, and one-of-a-kind. Our staff will make everyone feel welcome and at ease at the Boston Winery, which is an extension of your home. We believe that what makes life magical are the moments we create and the people we share them with. This is why, from a simple glass of chardonnay to the most magical ceremony of your life, we put people first. Raffaele Bruno, a wine pioneer and vintner, founded the Boston Winery in 2006. Mr. Bruno grew up in Abruzzi, Italy, with his forefathers making exquisite wines. This history of quality and care, united by family, can still be seen in all we do today. These principles live on in every sip, every smile, and every significant moment. It all boils down to one basic truth: family doesn't begin and end with us; it begins and ends with you. Furthermore, while organizing your business event at The Boston Winery, the sky is the limit, from team-building tasks like labeling your own wine to actually producing your own blends as a group! The winery's ambience is unlike any other, with food served from the famous Venezia Restaurant and a location on the Neponset River dating back to the 1800s, we are guaranteed to please!

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    Ocean Edge

    Carriage House, 2907 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631, USA
    • Spaces for 250 Guests
    • 1 Resort

    Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club is more than just a beach resort on Cape Cod's north shore. It offers a range of experiences that are as diverse as the accommodations that guests choose to call home. It encourages them to make the most of their time in the city. And with prices that are affordable for the whole family, they will keep coming back. Ocean Edge distinguishes itself with its beautifully versatile Cape Cod wedding venues, which can be used for everything from the ceremony to the reception. It doesn't matter if you choose to exchange your vows on the beach, by the pool, or out on the lawn at sunset; natural beauty can be found in every corner of the property. In the mansion's grand indoor ballroom, large, elegant celebrations can be held with ease, while the smaller rooms are perfect for hosting intimate services. Whatever the size or style of your wedding, Ocean Edge has the perfect setting for the celebration of your dreams. Every setting at Ocean Edge, from a tented lawn reception against a backdrop of flower beds to an evening cocktail hour on the mansion's terrace, creates a beautiful atmosphere for weddings. Its 21,000 square feet of meeting space, unbeatable amenities, and carefully crafted program activities make Ocean Edge the ideal setting for meetings that are unmatched in their quality. The perfect balance of fun and productivity can be found against the inspiring backdrop of Cape Cod Bay, which provides your guests with golf, tennis, spa services, beachside bonfires, and other activities throughout the day.

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    Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC)

    415 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210, USA

    The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) combines modern elegance with unparalleled versatility across its 2.1 million square feet of space. The stunning, glass-lined design offers an impressive backdrop, including the 40,020-square-foot Grand Ballroom with sweeping views of the Boston Seaport. With 516,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space and 82 adaptable meeting rooms, the BCEC provides the flexibility and functionality to bring your event vision to life.

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    First Parish in Framingham Unitarian Universalist

    24 Vernon St, Framingham, MA 01701, USA
    • Spaces for 15-200 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Historic Space
    • 2 Meeting Spaces

    First Parish in Framingham Unitarian Universalist is a historic religious community and event venue situated next to Framingham Common in Framingham, Massachusetts. Established in 1700 as the Church of Christ in Framingham, the congregation has gathered on this site for over three centuries, making it one of the oldest continuously active communities in the region. The Meetinghouse, built in 1926, is described on the venue's rental page as "a beautiful, historic building" and offers a classically designed New England sanctuary with white wooden pews, columns, arched ceilings, and a red-carpeted aisle. The space accommodates up to 200 guests and is available for weddings, memorial services, and lecture series. The solar-powered Parish House, added in 1959, provides several additional rooms: Scott Hall features a wooden dance floor and accommodates up to 100 guests for receptions, birthday parties, and music recitals; the Huntley Room seats up to 35 guests and is equipped with a ceiling-mounted screen and WiFi for meetings and presentations; and the intimate Memorial Room holds up to 15 guests for small gatherings. The venue welcomes renters whose principles align with its values of non-discrimination, respect, and dignity for all. First Parish holds official status as both a Welcoming Congregation and a Green Sanctuary.

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    The Pavilion at Pinehills Golf Club provides an elegant and private setting for weddings with a guest count of 70 to 220. The bride enters down a stone walkway for outdoor nuptials, where vows are exchanged in an intimate garden setting. Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on our private balcony overlooking the golf course after being introduced as "Mr. and Mrs." The Pavilion Room, which features lofty vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, magnificent windows, iron chandeliers, and mahogany Chiavari chairs, hosts dinner and dancing. The room is the ideal canvas for customizing an event to fit your ideas, and it can seat up to 220 people for a seated dinner. Allow our professional Event Coordinators to help you arrange your special day! Please see our comprehensive wedding packages for additional information or contact us for more information. Pricing can be obtained upon request. Pinehills Golf Club offers a variety of options and locations for social or corporate events, including wedding showers, birthdays, anniversaries, and more. The Pavilion, our magnificent banquet area, can accommodate up to 220 people. The Ryder Cup Room, adjacent to The Pavilion, is accessible for parties of 50 guests or less for more private festivities. For any corporate or team-building event, we also provide skilled meeting and event organizers, expert audiovisual experts, and high-speed internet access. Our food and beverage provider, acclaimed restaurant East Bay Grille of Plymouth, will serve unrivaled New England style cuisine to all guests. Please contact Katy Valentine, our Event Coordinator, for more information about having your next event with us.

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    The Manor

    42 W Boylston St, West Boylston, MA 01583, USA
    • 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.

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    Old Sturbridge Village

    1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests
    • 1 Museum
    • 1 Theater

    Set across 240 scenic acres along the Quinebaug River in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, Old Sturbridge Village is the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast. The Village recreates a rural New England community from the early 1800s, with more than 40 historic buildings — including homes, farms, mills, shops, and meetinghouses — connected by dirt roads and pathways that provide a wholly immersive backdrop for gatherings. Founded in 1946, the museum grew from industrialist Albert B. Wells's collection of 19th-century antiques and tools. Costumed interpreters demonstrate period crafts and trades throughout the grounds, giving events here a sense of living history unavailable at most venues. The Village offers the 300-seat Brewer Theater for performances, lectures, and multimedia presentations, and a Museum Education Center for hands-on programming. On-site dining is available at the Bullard Tavern, a 19th-century-style gathering space, and the Ox & Yoke Café. Historic accommodations are available nearby at the Oliver Wight House, a ten-room property built in 1789 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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    Rosebrook Event Center

    50 Rosebrook Pl #1, Wareham, MA 02571, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests
    • 1 Ballroom

    The Rosebrook Event Center, the South Coast's newest wedding and event location, can host private nuptials for up to 250 guests while overlooking picturesque cranberry bogs and picture-perfect scenery. The Rosebrook Event Center in Wareham, Massachusetts, provides adaptable locations for a variety of events, including bridal showers, baby showers, anniversary parties, graduation parties, retirement celebrations, birthday parties, galas, fundraisers, class reunions, and more. Also available are functions for up to 300 people for business events, meetings, parties, tradeshows, trainings, and other gatherings of this nature. Wedding ceremonies and receptions may be held at the Rosebrook Event Center, which is next to the TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Wareham, Massachusetts. The venue overlooks magnificent cranberry bogs and is the ideal site for any ceremony or celebration. The newly designed neutral environment allows each couple to personalize their space to their liking, which was just completed. The outdoor pergola with a view of the cranberry bogs is a one-of-a-kind location for couples to exchange their vows in the great outdoors. The outside terrace, which is conveniently placed in the heart of the hotel, is the ideal setting for cocktail hour. The traditional style ballroom, complete with stunning chandeliers, is suitable for a broad range of tastes and themes and can accommodate gatherings of up to 250 guests. In order to arrange your perfect wedding, please contact our expert event coordinator now.

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    Seaport Hotel Boston

    1 Seaport Ln, Boston, MA 02210, USA
    • Spaces for 60-500 Guests
    • 3 Hotels
    • 3 Ballrooms
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces

    Set the tone for your conference with views of Boston Harbor and the Seaport District. The Seaport Hotel has 27,000 square feet of event space in Boston. Our Boston waterfront hotel, located just steps from the harbor in the vibrant Seaport District, features three exquisite ballrooms, conference and breakout rooms, private dining rooms, boardrooms, and outdoor terraces and gardens. Our conference area can accommodate groups of individuals for corporate and social activities. Plan a team-building event in our Action Kitchen, a one-of-a-kind private dining experience in Boston where visitors can learn cooking methods. The most popular parties in Boston's Seaport District combine high-tech audiovisual capabilities, spectacular waterfront views, unique local food, and professional event planners. If you're planning a meeting, event, or conference in Boston, the Seaport Hotel's meeting services cover everything from telecommunications and audiovisual to cuisine and design. Our talented event planners and culinary teams are dedicated to putting on the most memorable events in Boston, with a focus on originality, flair, and technology. We have everything you need to put on the perfect party, whether it's for 60 people or 600. Allow Boston's Seaport District to inspire you to connect. The Seaport Hotel in Boston is your go-to resource for planning memorable occasions. We provide indoor and outdoor space, catering, video equipment, and group accommodations to make arranging your Boston event a breeze. Our professional meeting planners collaborate with you to produce unique, collaborative, and cutting-edge events. We bring your ideas to life and make sure every aspect is perfect. Whether it's a gala, board meeting, or conference, imagine your event and let our staff make it a reality. To begin arranging your next event or conference in Boston, contact our Sales Manager and let the Seaport Hotel set the tone for success.

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    The Sankaty Head Beach & Golf Club

    100 Sankaty Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA
    • Spaces for 50-150 Guests
    • 1 Country Club

    The Sankaty Head Golf Club is a private golf club that also features tennis and beach facilities. It offers its members and their families first-rate recreational and social activities in a setting that is low-key and relaxed. The game of golf is the principal emphasis of the Club. The golf course is known for being an exceptional example of golf design in the links style, and it is bordered by undeveloped area and various types of animals. The natural splendor and tranquility of the area are highly valued by the membership, and they consider the course's difficulty to be of equal importance. The Caddy Camp, which is made possible by the generous contributions of club members to the Sankaty Head Foundation, contributes to the overall quality of the golf experience at Sankaty. This camp is the last of its type and is an essential component of the Sankaty golfing legacy. It provides young people from all over the country with opportunities to participate in recreational activities and it also offers a scholarship program. The mission of Sankaty is to organize events in which several members of a family can take part. Tennis and swimming facilities at the Beach Club offer a variety of activities for younger children, teenagers, and adult members. Whereas golf is primarily oriented toward members and their spouses, with limited play by children under the age of college, tennis and swimming facilities at the Beach Club offer a variety of activities. The Club's social activity calendar is confined to certain events that are spread out over the summer season. This is done in acknowledgment of the fact that the Island offers a wide variety of alternative activities. The services and employees are kind and competent, and they are up to date while avoiding following any particular fashion trends. The food at the restaurant is delicious, and the gatherings are a lot of fun. The members place a high value on Sankaty's relaxed and friendly environment, which is unrestricted by an excessive number of rules and restrictions. The Club is dedicated to maintaining the values that have made it successful in the past while also adapting to the requirements of the present and future. The amenities at the Beach Club and the Clubhouse are both practical and comfortable, and their upkeep and modernisation are planned for in phases that adhere to the budget while yet preserving the historical nature of the buildings. Despite the fact that its facilities only allow for a total membership of 550 people, the Club has, throughout its history, kept its doors open to eligible new member applications who were sponsored by existing members. This strategy has served the Club well during times of high demand, and it has gained the faith of its members that admissions to membership are conducted democratically and equitably. This has earned the Club the confidence of its members. Properly sponsored legacies are given some precedence toward membership in order to ensure that the membership continues to value a strong emphasis on family. The Club, on the other hand, is of the opinion that it is vital to maintain a steady influx of new applicants for membership in order to forestall the risk of the organization becoming inbred through the implementation of a legacy policy. It is not due to the economic constraints of its membership that Sankaty is an affordable club; rather, it is due to the preference of its members. A significant amount of effort has been put in order to prevent the Club from being economically exclusive. The Club has ensured that the costs of its day-to-day operations and capital enhancements are fairly distributed among its membership in order to sustain this quality as well as the high standard of its establishments and offerings. In a nutshell, the mission of Sankaty is to establish itself as an exceptional family golf club that features a distinctive design, an engaging social program, and a summertime recreational atmosphere. The objective is to find a happy medium between modernization and preservation of established practices, with the end result being an improvement in the level of satisfaction experienced by members on an annual basis. The vast views of the Atlantic Ocean and Sesachacha Pond that are offered by the Sankaty Head Beach Club are available to guests whether they are exchanging vows or enjoying a gathering under a tent. The atmosphere and the breathtaking sunset combine for a setting that is sure to be memorable for any event, whether it be a laid-back clambake or an elegant banquet.

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    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:

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    The International Golf Club and Resort

    159 Ballville Rd, Bolton, MA 01740, USA
    • 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.

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    Greater Light

    8 Howard St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA
    • Spaces for 60 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor

    Nestled in a serene residential enclave just off upper Main Street, Greater Light began its journey as a humble livestock barn before being transformed into a captivating summer retreat and artistic haven by the visionary Quaker sisters, Gertrude and Hanna Monaghan, during the 1930s. This enchanting locale possesses a unique charm unparalleled anywhere else on the island, boasting grand twelve-foot iron gates, magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows, and an enchanting secret garden teeming with verdant splendor. Greater Light radiates an undeniable allure, making it an ideal setting for intimate outdoor gatherings amidst the lush garden. Whether it's an idyllic wedding ceremony, a vintage-inspired tea party, or any other special occasion, this venue sets the stage for unforgettable moments imbued with timeless elegance.

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    Fat Hen

    126 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
    • Spaces for 30-50 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant

    One of life's many pleasures, we feel, is sharing exceptional meals with your favorite people. Tuesday through Sunday, Fat Hen offers a wonderful private and semi-private dining event area. The restaurant's total capacity is 30 people sitting and 50 people standing. Fat Hen, La Brasa's younger sister, is a modest fifteen-table, thirty-seat restaurant specializing in modern Italian tasting menus. From the moment you come through the door until the last mouthful, our team is focused on the guest experience and making memories. Our passion for good wines, thorough preparation, impeccable technique, and high-quality local products is reflected in our seasonal menus, which change frequently. Please join us as we unveil our new wine bar concept with small paired nibbles. For any new menu updates, please follow us on social media @fathenboston. Seasonal Italian cuisine served in a small, book-lined room with a mysterious cocktail window. Fat Hen, which is housed in the former La Brasa marketplace location, serves pasta with seasonal stuffings and toppings, as well as secondi meals such roasted duck breast and wood-grilled strip steak. The little cocktail window, where drinks are delivered through from the La Brasa bar, only adds to the pleasures of the super-cozy room. Homemade pasta is served in this cozy, pleasant eatery. This is a slam dunk for romance. Plus, the more committed a restaurant is to seasonal ingredients, the better. (There's nothing more enticing than localism!) The Fat Hen ticks all the boxes: a modest, book-lined space, regionally inspired pastas, and indulgent dishes like roasted duck breast. Your date will be enthralled by the time your drinks arrive through the cocktail window leading to sibling restaurant La Brasa.

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    Maritime Gloucester Weddings & Events

    23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests

    Maritime Gloucester is a waterfront venue and nonprofit maritime heritage center on Gloucester Harbor in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The property brings together a working waterfront, maritime museum, Maritime Science Education Center, and Sea-Pocket Aquarium — a combination that sets it apart from conventional event spaces and gives it a layered, historically rooted character. The venue's galleries and indoor spaces overlook the historic harbor and its traditional sailing vessels, lending a distinctly nautical atmosphere to weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, conferences, and private celebrations. Guests arrive to views of the working waterfront alongside exhibition spaces filled with maritime artifacts and details that anchor the setting in place and history. The dedicated events team manages bookings and provides custom guidance through the planning process, from initial site tour to event-day logistics.

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    Borsari Gallery

    Dennis, MA, USA

    Sea Captain Uriah Howe originally built the Barn that now houses the Borsari Gallery in the early 1800s. The barn's first purpose was to serve as a commercial abattoir for Cape Cod and its environs. The Crowell family held the Sea Captain's home and abattoir for for a century, until it was purchased by Cape Cod local artist David Grose in 1960 and utilized to showcase his work. Bob and Kathy Borsari bought the property in 2008 and undertook a three-year renovation that was both elaborate and historically appropriate. The post and beam construction was lovingly restored to its original New England rustic elegance. The original pumpkin pine flooring was exposed, the century-old "ice box" was used, and the historic 1800s track & pulley system that was employed on the property when it was an operating abattoir was displayed. It was at this point that the barn's original beauty was revealed. While the original goal of the restoration was to create a setting that would allow Bob and Kathy to continue the history of presenting good art, it was clear by the end that they had produced much more than an art gallery. As a result, the Borsari Gallery was born: "Exceptional Image & Memorable Events." A pleasant and sophisticated environment with plenty of atmosphere; an ideal and surely unusual place for small gatherings of up to 100 people.

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    Allen Farm Sheep and Wool Company

    421 S Rd, Chilmark, MA 02535, USA

    Martha’s Vineyard’s oldest continuously working family farm, the Allen Farm in Chilmark consists of 100 acres of rolling pastures and meadows bounded by historic stonewalls, upper Chilmark Pond and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Jonathan Allen originally purchased the farm in 1762, and ten years later his oldest son, Tristram, built the timber-framed farmhouse, which still sits just off of South Road in Chilmark. We restored the house in 1998, incorporating grey water and Clivus Multrum composting systems into the ancient fabric of the historic structure. The farmhouse and all its attendant outbuildings are very representative of the heritage of traditional New England farmsteads. In 1975 Clarissa Allen, then in her early twenties, inherited the farm and together with her husband Mitchell Posin, they began the difficult and challenging task of bringing to fruition their vision for a viable and sustainable working farm.

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