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 a romantic setting that feels plucked from a fairy tale.
- The Italian-style barn is a turn-of-the-century treasure, with a post-and-beam interior, rustic terracotta walls, and a green tiled roof. Here, you'll enjoy a custom-crafted dinner that showcases the rich local bounty.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $5,000/event
The rental fee includes:
- 5.5-hour rental time, including 30-minute ceremony in the Vegetable Garden (4:30–10pm)
- Access to the hospitality suites at 3:30pm
- Use of the historic Barn for dinner & dancing, set with tables & chairs
- Staff liaison for day-of assistance and vendor coordination
- Trustees Membership for the wedding couple
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $14,000/event
Meals (when priced separately)
- $100/person and up
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 140 | 140 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 140 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 120 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 0. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
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
May, June, September, and October; Friday–Sunday.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Barn
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Non-Profit
- Private Estate
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Hills
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Panoramic
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