24 Enchanted Forest Wedding Venues in New England
Want your New England wedding to take place in a fairytale-worthy enchanted forest? From a rustic-chic lodge where you can camp under the stars in Connecticut to a historic homestead tucked in the woods in Maine to a posh, private lakeside resort in New Hampshire; these whimsical locations provide the ultimate storybook setting for your wooded celebration!
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
Green Haven
Pomfret Center, CT
Venue Superpowers:
Micro Weddings
Picturesque Setting
Custom-curated Packages
Fab Features: stunning natural setting surrounded by mature trees, beautiful glens and meadows, and sweeping views of the area's verdant hills and valleys • gorgeous al fresco ceremonies under the massive sugar maple named the "Tree of Life" or in the wildflower-dotted Orchard • customizable packages include the assistance of a skilled event planner, with plenty of room for your unique vision
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $
Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast
Westbrook, CT
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Vintage Charm
Weekend Weddings
Fab Features: exchange vows beside the babbling river or beneath a flower-draped gazebo • intimate receptions in the historic dining room • opt for a sweet couple's elopement or book the whole inn (with lodgings for 20!) for a weekend-long celebration
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Tamarack Lodge & Glamping Resort
Voluntown, CT
Venue Superpowers:
Camping
Secluded Retreat
Rustic Romance
Fab Features: gorgeous retreat set on 28 forested acres abutting Beach Pond Lake • events in the rustic-chic lodge, under the al fresco bandstand, or rent out the entire estate • cozy vintage cabins, glamping tents, and RV and tent sites are available for overnight stays—and all include access to kayaks, boats, and canoes!
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
MAINE
MAINE
Cunningham Farm Events
New Gloucester, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Timeless Estate
Rustic Romance
Weekend Weddings
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
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake
Casco, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Luxe-Meets-Rustic
Adorable Boat Exit
Woodsy Wonderland
Fab Features: full-service camp-turned-resort nestled among pine trees and plush cabins • exchange vows on the banks of sparkling Sebago Lake, then take off in a classic vintage Chris Craft for a private toast while your guests mingle • celebrate in the rustic, Arts and Crafts-style lodge then cozy up around a fire on the spacious front terrace
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Merryspring Nature Center
Camden, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Lush Gardens
Small weddings
Affordable
Fab Features: 66-acre nature park and education center • colorful events on the event lawn encircled by vibrant flowers • a small conference room with a deck overlooking the gardens can accommodate up to 30 people
Catering: BYOPrice: $
1830 Wedding Barn
Oxford, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Setting
Historic Charm
Panoramic Views
Fab Features: a classic New England gem surrounded by historic Maine farmland • hold your romantic outdoor ceremony under the cover of the lush, blooming trees • dance the night away in the beautiful barn beneath twinkling string lights and elegant drapery
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Meadow Ridge Farm
Winterport, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Romantically Rustic
Panoramic Views
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: a 75-acre property hosting farm-style weddings • hold your romantic outdoor ceremony amongst the sprawling lush grounds • keep the celebration going and enjoy on-site lodging in the farmhouse and log cabin
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Coolidge Family Farm
New Gloucester, ME
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Historic Charm
Overnight Accommodations
Fab Features: historic Union meeting house-turned-charming chapel with original stained glass windows • massive doors in the beautifully renovated barn open onto a gracious 11-acre property, studded with trees • overnight lodgings for 28 in two adorable vintage farmhouses, a family suite, and two sweet cottages
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
MASSACHUSETTS
MASSACHUSETTS
Fern Hill Barn
Spencer, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Brick & Glass Greeenhouse
Indoor or Outdoor Receptions
"Build-Your-Own" Packages
Fab Features: a stone aisle bounded by lawns and a quaint pond leads to a picturesque wood gazebo, backed by painterly views of forests and rolling hills • dine & dance in the spacious open-sided pavilion, or in the rustic-elegant Grand Barn, with its exposed beams and white-washed walls • convenient "build-your-own" packages, top local vendors, and a caring wedding team ease the planning process
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Earthdance Creative Living Project
Plainfield, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Camp Wedding
Overnight Accommodations
Creative Retreat
Fab Features: arts-based retreat center nestled in the wooded hills of Western Massachusetts • ideal for multi-day celebrations, with a peaceful, tentable orchard lawn, two light-flooded event spaces with wood dance floors, a wood-fired sauna and swimming quarry, space for camping, and cozy accommodations • flexible catering options include utilizing the in-house chef, self-catering, outside caterers and food trucks, or a combination of all three
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Camp Wing
Duxbury, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Affordable Packages
Camping
Secluded Oasis
Fab Features: serene setting with historic buildings surrounded by acres of woodland • romantic ceremonies overlooking the pond • wedding packages include camp activities facilitated by trained instructors and accommodations for up to 340 guests
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Farmstead
Harvard, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Weekend Weddings
Overnight Accommodations
Farm-to-Table Menus
Fab Features: exquisite 25-acre farm with overnight lodgings for 40 in a rustic-chic farmhouse • outdoor ceremonies in a forest glade, under a hydrangea-flanked arbor, or on a lovely lawn bordered by stone walls, followed by receptions under a beautiful sailcloth tent • enjoy customized farm-to-table menus sourced from the farm itself!
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
The Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill
North Andover, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Unique Architecture
Picturesque Landscape
Tented Receptions
Fab Features: exquisite 19th-century Aesthetics Movement-inspired mansion • large al fresco events set among 143 acres of serene lawns, shady trees, landscaped grounds, and historic outbuildings • intimate ceremonies on the mansion's opulent first floor, which boasts rich wood paneling, imported marble fireplaces, and period art and furnishings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Saphire Estate
Sharon, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Elegant Estate
Lakeside Celebrations
Picturesque
Fab Features: lovely estate and manor house set on the shores of Lake Massapoag • the picturesque grounds boast inspiring lakefront views, lavish fountains set amidst lush gardens, and picturesque woods • packages include exclusive use of the estate and the professional planning services of the esteemed Saphire Event Group
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
VERMONT
VERMONT
The Inn at Weathersfield
Weathersfield, VT
Venue Superpowers:
Micro Weddings
Floral Design and Décor
Cozy Accommodations
Fab Features: historic 1792 home with 12 unique guest rooms and a farm-to-table restaurant • exchange vows tucked away in the fern grotto beneath a canopy of trees • flexible event packages can accommodate elopements to micro weddings to 120 guests
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Notch House
Westmore, VT
Venue Superpowers:
Intimate Destination Weddings
Lakefront Setting
Historic Inn
Fab Features: charming, 1860 Vermont inn nestled on a wooded hillside beside Lake Willoughby, offering plenty of cozy lodgings for destination celebrations • say "I do" beneath a sprawling maple on the Great Lawn or in the gardens, framed by views of the lake and Willoughby Gap • purpose-built timber barn with salvage windows, a stone patio, and soaring cathedral ceilings
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
River Road Farm
Manchester, VT
Venue Superpowers:
Romantic Retreat
Mountain Views
Weekend Weddings
Fab Features: a breathtaking retreat for weekend-long weddings nestled in the Battenkill River Valley • 100-year-old reception barn with soaring ceilings, bistro lights, and rustic-glam wagon wheel chandeliers • plush overnight lodging (plus a pool!) for up to 22 guests
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
The Henry House
North Bennington, VT
Venue Superpowers:
Weekend Retreat
Picturesque Landscape
Historical homestead
Fab Features: historic home set on 25 scenic acres • al fresco ceremonies next to a pond with a cascading waterfall, backed by a towering forest, or surrounded by colorful blooms • fun activities and an extensive list of preferred professional vendors
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW HAMPSHIRE
AMC Cardigan Lodge
Alexandria, NH
Venue Superpowers:
Panoramic Views
Adventure Weddings
Overnight Accommodations
Fab Features: a charming Appalachian Mountain Club-owned venue on a 1,200-acre reservation located less than 2-hours from Boston • hold your romantic outdoor ceremony amongst the romantically woodsy landscape • keep the celebration and enjoy a stay in their on-site accommodations
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Bishop Farm Weddings & Events
Lisbon, NH
Venue Superpowers:
Serene Setting
Rustic Romance
Weekend Weddings
Fab Features: beautifully restored farm surrounded by rolling hills • sweet ceremonies inside the Ceremony barn designed with with dreamy chandeliers, reclaimed church pews, and an altar framed by two magnificent stained-glass windows • charming accommodations for up to 34 guests
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$
The Barn at Whitney's Inn
Jackson, NH
Venue Superpowers:
Rustic Romance
Mountain Views
Historic Charm
Fab Features: charming inn nestled in the White Mountains • ceremonies beneath a white birch arbor, or opt for the Hillside Ceremony Area, which offers spectacular sweeping views of the mountains • glimmering twinkle lights and a roaring stone fireplace illuminates the three-story restored post and beam barn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
White Mountain Weddings
Freedom, NH
Venue Superpowers:
Lakeside Celebrations
Weekend Weddings
Affordable
Fab Features: private resort set on the shores of Lake Ossipee • exchange vows with your toes in the sand or surrounded by towering trees • dance the night away under the stars or inside the impressive reception space with its warm wood walls and peak ceiling strung with market lights
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
RHODE ISLAND
RHODE ISLAND
The Preserve Resort & Spa
Richmond, RI
Venue Superpowers:
Weekend Weddings
Rustic Romance
Outdoor Adventures
Fab Features: 4-season resort surrounded by wilderness • chose from a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces • accommodations range from cozy guest rooms to rustic cabins
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
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