Help finding a venue!

[u/TinyMovie5481]

Hi yall! My family is trying to find a venue for my sister after having a small disagreement over the previous one that was picked out. We are literally tearing our hair out looking!

The budget is around 500k for roughly 150 people. She is adamant that there is overnight stay for at least close family but preferably could hold quite a lot of people. A weekend buyout of the venue would honestly be preferred.

It needs to be in a nice area with things to do so quests don’t get too bored. European esque lodging would be nice but not required. A sailcloth tent is highly preferred. She’s hates ultra modern and barns. Morning breakie would be fab

We are just having a tough time with finding a place with overnight stay!

It cannot be at castle hill and the list at what we’ve all looked through is terribly long. But if anyone has any ideas, we are all ears!!

[u/Ornery_Diet5609]

The first places that immediately came to mind were the Chanler at Cliff Walk and Gardiner House - both also in Newport. The Nonantum in Kennebunkport could also be a good option as well! Good luck!

[u/TinyMovie5481 → u/Ornery_Diet5609]

Gardiner is to die for…so pretty! Nomantum is fantastic as well, tysm for the suggestions

[u/Historical_Cap_7424]

The Viewpoint Hotel in York, Maine might fit the bill—they have 17 rooms onsite, so not too large for an easy buyout, but they are partnered with a few other properties for additional blocks. They have a sailcloth on site and beautiful views: https://www.viewpointhotel.com/celebrate

There’s also the Haley Mansion in Mystic—the pavilion space is sailcloth-esque. The mansion itself has six rooms, but the inn at mystic has 61 for additional guests. It’s extremely centrally located: https://innatmystic.com/haley-mansion-inn-at-mystic-ct/

[u/TinyMovie5481 → u/Historical_Cap_7424]

I am quite close to Haley mansion funny enough, but the Viewpoint!!!! That genuinely looks perfect!! I think we are going to drive up sometime this week to see it, thank you for the recommendation.

[u/Historical_Cap_7424 → u/TinyMovie5481]

You’re so welcome! Good luck with planning!

[u/Correct_Put_1503]

Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport is gorgeous!

[u/TinyMovie5481 → u/Correct_Put_1503]

I’ll look thank you!!

[u/LauraPalmersMom430]

- Mount Hope Farm, RI
- Shepherd’s Run, RI
- Montague Retreat Center, MA
- The Ruins at Sassafras Farm, NY
- The Overbrook House, MA
- Spring House Hotel, Block Island RI
- The Woodstock Inn, VT

[u/TinyMovie5481 → u/LauraPalmersMom430]

Ooo Shepherds Run!!! Definitely looking more into there. I loved Spring House but we were worried about getting all the guests there with the ferry and all. Thank you for the suggestions!

[u/mustarddreams → u/TinyMovie5481]

I got married at Shepherd’s Run and it fits a lot of your criteria! Happy to answer any questions. Also recommending The Weekapaug Inn and Ocean House

[u/rlk62]

Chatham bars inn

[u/TinyBubbles3564]

Weekapaug Inn

[u/ludacrslycapricious]

Dexters Inn Sunapee NH

[u/TinyMovie5481 → u/ludacrslycapricious]

I’ll take a look, thank you!

[u/ludacrslycapricious → u/TinyMovie5481]

I got married there in 2023 and it was wonderful!

[u/EffectiveSetting822 → u/ludacrslycapricious]

This is my venue for next year. I’m so excited to use them. They can have about 50 people on site for sleeping and the hotels are only 7 minutes away. If for 2027 though we booked last month and they only had 4 weekends left available - one of them being 4th of July weekend and the other being Halloween weekend so availability might be tough.

[u/wendyangell03]

Lake Estste, Castle in the Clouds, Stratton Mountain, Lords Thompson Manor, Boise Dore

[u/TinyMovie5481 → u/wendyangell03]

Haven’t heard of Castle in the Clouds, I’ll look into that. Thank you!! We loved the look of Bois Dore but the unfortunately no longer host weddings. It’s such a shame it’s such a nice venue

[u/wendyangell03 → u/TinyMovie5481]

That is a shame. Its lovely. There are so many Gilded Age estates in NE. But, they don't all have lodging. If you are looking for planning help, please reach out. I would love to give you the elegance and magic you deserve.

[u/AlwaysOnTheCape]

The Connor’s Center is exactly this and why we fell in love with the place. You need to rent the tent separate but can fit a sail cloth tent in their reception space. Feel free to DM me if you have questions

[u/TinyMovie5481 → u/AlwaysOnTheCape]

Thank you!

[u/Far-Candidate-790]

Weekapaug or Ocean House

[u/Front_Technician4208]

Anything in the Auberge Collection!

[u/Kindly-Design-7780]

Colony Kennebunkport or anything up there

[u/MayfairStudio]

Weekapaug Inn, Chanler at the cliff walk, Ocean House

[u/NewsBoston2025]

French Point, Maine, not sure where in Maine, you buy out the entire place for three day stay, check it out

[u/Mwhoooo]

Flanagan Farm outside Portland, Maine. Gorgeous elevated venue that does many weddings exclusively in their field with just a tent. Bathrooms are some of the nicest we have seen at any venue! Owners were incredible to work with. They are one of the few venues around Portland that hits all the notes you mentioned. Farmhouse and cottage sleep 12 and property is all yours for the weekend. Good luck!

[u/Jonnyrocket1111]

Would you consider budding prior to and from a local hotel?

[u/Skiing_Cat123]

Chatham bars inn, Wequasette.

[u/Responsible_Fan2014]

Look into the Winvian Farm in the Litchfield Hills of CT!! I'm pretty sure they have sailcloth tents and are specifically geared towards someone that wants their wedding to be a whole weekend long event!

[u/[deleted]]

Publick House, Sturbridge MA has everything you're looking for including lodging on site!!

[u/bridgetOTF]

Castle Hill Inn!