The Barn at The Crane Estate 290 Argilla Rd • Ipswich • MA 01938
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Nestled at the base of the historic Crane Estate's "Castle Hill", this picturesque spot looks out across acres of unspoiled tidal rivers, salt marshes, and woodlands.
- Ceremonies are especially romantic in the Vegetable Garden. With its wisteria-draped lattice arbor, stone towers, and wrought-iron gates, it's like something right out of a fairytale.
- The Italian-style barn is a turn-of-the-century treasure, with a post-and-beam interior, rich, rustic terracotta walls, and a green tiled roof.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $3,800/event
Venue rental includes:
- A 5-hour rental period
- Exclusive use of The Barn for dinner (up to 130 guests)
- Use of the Vegetable Garden for photos and/or ceremony
- Event manager, gate attendant, and free on-site parking (up to 60 cars)
- Dining tables and garden chairs for up to 130
A $165 supporting-level membership is required with booking.
Ceremony Fee
- $500/event
This ceremony setup fee for the Vegetable Garden includes white garden chairs, early access to the garden for photographs, and ceremony coordination.
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $14,000/event
Meals (when priced separately)
- $100/person and up
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 130 | 130 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 130 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 130 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 0. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Small Wedding
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Late Night
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Fireside Catering is the exclusive caterer.
Alcohol
In-house
The host of the function is charged a flat rate per person. For beer & wine only, the cost is $32/person. For a full bar, including 2 signature cocktails, the cost is $39/person.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: May–October.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Barn
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Hills
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Panoramic
The Barn at The Crane Estate
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