26 Idyllic New England Venues with Rustic Charm
With its magnificent coastlines, classic red barns, sprawling pastures, and lushly forested vistas, New England offers the ideal backdrop for your rustic wedding. We’ve pulled together a spectacular selection of working farms, cozy B&Bs, woodsy retreats, and verdant vineyards that give you the chance to exchange vows in a setting that embodies the very best of New England’s natural beauty.
MAINE
MAINE
Beech Hill Barn
Pittston, ME
Fab Features: dreamy rural setting for wedding weekends • ceremonies in the lovely Oak Grove with mountain views, followed by cocktail hour on the Stone Patio • receptions under a tent in the expansive East Field or in the modern post and beam Beech Hill Barn
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Cunningham Farm Events
New Gloucester, ME
Fab Features: historic estate with modern-day amenities • the 90-scenic acres are enhanced by 3 event barns, a farmhouse, a pond, a river, and a tree farm • the versatile spaces can host large celebrations or intimate gatherings
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre
Arundel, ME
Fab Features: reimagined 1887 post-and-beam barn along with a beautiful garden bar courtyard • exceptional acoustics and a fresh design aesthetic are supported by removable seating, a stage, and a balcony • cozy, furnished dressing suite for wedding party prep
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Garden Gate at Haley Farm
Sebago, ME
Fab Features: restored New England barn and farm • receptions in the barn with an adjoining deck that looks out over the forest • tented celebrations on the lawn and cocktails around the fire pit
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
MASSACHUSETTS
MASSACHUSETTS
The Great Barn at Berlin Farms
Berlin, MA
Fab Features: 1731 homestead and historic landmark reimagined with a sophisticated aesthetic • welcome guests in the Old Back House, with its dramatic mural and handpainted fireplace mantle, before exchanging vows on the bucolic lawn • dine and dancing in the Great Barn itself, beautifully preserved with copper patina wood, Parisian chandeliers, and cool architectural "marriage marks" on the lofty beams
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Connemara House
Topsfield, MA
Fab Features: quintessential New England farm and country estate set on 36 acres of pristinely manicured grounds • ceremonies in the orchard or the stunning gardens, with sweeping views of rolling meadows as your backdrop • al fresco receptions in a tent on the lawn, with cocktail among the cozy patio areas
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Red Lion Inn & Barn
Cohasset, MA
Fab Features: a historic Inn nestled in the heart of darling Cohasset Village • hold a rustic-chic ceremony in the elegant barn featuring a second-story wraparound mezzanine, rows of multipaned French doors, and crystal chandeliers • celebrate into the evening in The Cave, a space with the vibes of a private speakeasy
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Salem Cross Inn
West Brookfield, MA
Fab Features: al fresco ceremonies in a white gazebo set amid 600 acres of rolling meadows • banquet rooms boast rustic charm, with dark wood beams, stone fireplaces, and country-chic décor • dedicated in-house catering team includes an exceptional cake baker for a memorable finale to your reception!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Grove at Briar Barn Inn
Rowley, MA
Fab Features: exquisite rural retreat with modern farmhouse flair • ceremonies on the lovely garden terrace surrounded by flowering plants precede receptions in the airy event barn • plush accommodations and the area's best on-site spa set among beautifully landscaped grounds and winding paths
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Sailing Camp Park
Oak Bluffs, MA
Fab Features: bluff-top park overlooking Lagoon Pond and the outer Vineyard Haven Harbor • 15 wooded acres include sweet, shady ceremony groves with sparkling water views • rustic-chic indoor facility boasts timbered vault ceilings and a fieldstone fireplace
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
VERMONT
VERMONT
Vermont Swiss and Bloom Farm
Enosburg, VT
Fab Features: stunning private estate on 156 pristine acres nestled beside Mount Mansfield • gorgeous 1850s timber-framed reception barn blends historic details (like a 19th-century churn-turned-cocktail bar) and modern amenities • overnight lodging for up to 17 guests in the cozy historic Farmhouse
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Hill Farm
Sunderland, VT
Fab Features: idyllic retreat set on a 18th-century historic farm property, surrounded lushly forested mountains and a serene stream • relax on the 70-acre grounds, enjoying the swimming pool, fire pit, lawn games, and friendly farm animals • weekend-long destination weddings include coordination services and cozy lodgings in the Inn for up to 55 people
Price: $$ • $$$
Whaleback Vineyard
Poultney, VT
Fab Features: scenic vineyard nestled between the Green Mountains and the waters of Lake St. Catherine • landmark 1800s red barn set among lush greenery, verdant lawns, and impeccable forests • weekend-long rentals allow for plenty of time to personalize and DIY
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Barn at Boyden Farm
Cambridge, VT
Fab Features: lush 54-acre quintessentially Vermont farm, family-owned for over a century • charming post-and-beam ceremony pavilion overlooks sweeping pastures • celebrate the bounty of the Green Mountain state with dinner in the wonderful red barn, with its cathedral ceiling strung with market lights
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $
River Road Farm
Manchester, VT
Fab Features: breathtaking retreat for weekend-long weddings nestled in the Battenkill River Valley • 100-year-old reception barn with soaring ceilings, bistro lights, and rustic-glam wagon wheel chandeliers • plush overnight lodging (plus a pool!) for up to 22 guests
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Turning Stone Farm
Greensboro, VT
Fab Features: classic red barn set among rolling acres of hills and pastures • post-and-beam barn with a soaring, open-rafter cathedral ceiling and topped with two elegant cupolas • al fresco options on the lush grounds or under a graceful tent boast stunning sunset views
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
RHODE ISLAND
RHODE ISLAND
Newport Vineyards
Middletown, RI
Fab Features: lovely family-run vineyard perched atop nearly 100 acres of preserved farmland • exchange vows overlooking vine-covered meadows, followed by dinner in the cozy Meadow Room with its reclaimed wood walls, bespoke chandeliers, and barn doors • catering menus include seasonal selections, locally sourced and made from scratch
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Casey Farm
Saunderstown, RI
Fab Features: charming historic property overlooking Narragansett Bay, dating from the mid-1700s • ceremonies in the bountiful, colorful gardens, followed by cocktails on the lawn and an elegant tented reception • rental fees help support Historic New England's stewardship and preservation of this and other area properties
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Alyson's Orchard and Event Center
Walpole, NH
Fab Features: dreamy 350-acre apple orchard, highlighted by a lovely, contemporary rustic reception room • a charming wedding wagon will whisk you and your guests to one of five stunning outdoor ceremony sites • delectable and affordable in-house cuisine is the perfect accompaniment to the stunning scenery
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Stone Garden
Westmoreland, NH
Fab Features: historic farmhouse estate nestled among apple orchards and forest beside the Connecticut River • cocktail hours in a pretty garden are followed by tented receptions on the lawn • the owners, with 30 years of hospitality experience between them, offer unique add-ons like month-of coordination and custom florals
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Highland House
Tamworth, NH
Fab Features: peaceful historic B&B built in 1792 by retired Salem sea captain George Dodge • enjoy delicious chef-crafted cuisine in the charming former cooper's shed-turned-intimate events space, with the option to add a tent on the lawn • picturesque location within walking distance of the charming village center, Mill Brook, and miles of trails
Price: $ • $$
Pats Peak Banquet Center
Henniker, NH
Fab Features: rustic-chic ski resort • variety of event spaces from the rustic reception rooms to the deck overlooking the mountains to the summit ceremony site • customized menu paired with personalized service
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Bellevue Barn at Carlisle Place
Jefferson, NH
Fab Features: gorgeous venue surrounded by pristine wilderness and stunning White Mountains views • lawn ceremonies followed by cocktails on the Patio and glorious receptions in the two-story timber-framed barn • on-site glam and pampering at the Spa and Wellness Center
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
Currier Hill Farm
Loudon, NH
Fab Features: beautiful family-operated wedding venue set on 150 acres of apple trees, open fields, and mountain vistas • day-of prep inside the charmingly preserved Farmhouse built in the late 1800s • garden ceremonies beneath White Birch trees followed by beautiful al fresco celebrations on the expansive lawn beneath a large white tent
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
The Salem Herbfarm
Salem, CT
Fab Features: charming, pastoral property that has been owned by the same family since 1915 • wonderful chestnut barn blends 19th-century details with modern amenities, like a plush dressing suite • dreamy, photo-worthy areas like lush gardens, well-preserved outbuildings, and adorable antique farm memorabilia
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $
Tamarack Lodge & Glamping Resort
Voluntown, CT
Fab Features: gorgeous retreat set on 28 forested acres abutting Beach Pond Lake • events in the rustic-chic lodge, under the al fresco bandstand, or rent out the entire estate • cozy vintage cabins, glamping tents, and RV and tent sites are available for overnight stays—and all include access to kayaks, boats, and canoes!
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
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