26 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
Spring Hill Maine
South Berwick, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Oasis
Beautiful Ballroom
Flexible Options
Fab Features: peaceful, private oasis in South Berwick, set on 60 acres of rolling meadows, soaring pines, and a pond with a sandy beach, with panoramic views of the countryside • celebrate al fresco on a soft lawn or beneath a pretty tent, or in the ballroom with its 30-foot cathedral ceilings and light-filled windows • the chef will work with you to customize a perfect menu to fit your tastes, traditions, and budget
Catering: In-housePrice: $
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: $ • $$ • $$$
Maple Rock Farm
Parsonsfield, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Homestead
Picturesque
Outdoor Events
Fab Features: ceremonies beneath towering maple trees or among the apple orchards • the red post-and-beam barn is designed with a high ceiling, tavern-like bar area, and glass doors that open to the landscaped grounds • the 3-story colonial farmhouse is available for overnight accommodations
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Shady Lane Farm
New Gloucester, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Farm
Expansive Game Lawn
3-Day Rentals
Fab Features: idyllic 60-acre farm encompassing lush woods, rolling fields, and heirloom apple orchards • exchange vows beneath a rustic grapevine arbor, then dine & dance in the historic barn • rentals include 3-day access to the entire property, with the option to add on lodging
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
1830 Wedding Barn
Oxford, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Setting
Historic Charm
Panoramic Views
Fab Features: a classic New England gem surrounded by historic Maine farmland • hold your romantic outdoor ceremony under the cover of the lush, blooming trees • dance the night away in the beautiful barn beneath twinkling string lights and elegant drapery
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
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: $ • $$
Tanglewood
Lenox, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Panoramic Mountain Views
Iconic Music Festival
Multiple Event Spaces
Fab Features: iconic music venue and beautiful property comprised of more than 400 acres of landscaped grounds, formal gardens, and rolling meadows • hold your ceremony in one of their outdoor spaces surrounded by the idyllic grounds of Tanglewood with views of the Stockbridge Bowl, manicured lawns, formal gardens, and beautiful shade trees • dance the night away with your guests in a stunning tented reception
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Evermore at Peirce Farm Estate
Topsfield, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Colonial Revival Mansion
Historic Barn
Tented Weddings
Fab Features: 19th-century estate in historic Topsfield • Colonial Revival mansion has been artfully restored and features countless antiques and period furnishings • artfully restored Colonial Revival mansion • the quaint white-and-green barn is designed with high-set windows and a 3-story ceiling hung with a breathtaking modern candelabra chandelier
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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: $ • $$
The Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill
North Andover, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Unique Architecture
Picturesque Landscape
Tented Receptions
Fab Features: exquisite 19th-century Aesthetics Movement-inspired mansion • large al fresco events set among 143 acres of serene lawns, shady trees, landscaped grounds, and historic outbuildings • intimate ceremonies on the mansion's opulent first floor, which boasts rich wood paneling, imported marble fireplaces, and period art and furnishings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Saphire Estate
Sharon, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Elegant Estate
Lakeside Celebrations
Picturesque
Fab Features: lovely estate and manor house set on the shores of Lake Massapoag • the picturesque grounds boast inspiring lakefront views, lavish fountains set amidst lush gardens, and picturesque woods • packages include exclusive use of the estate and the professional planning services of the esteemed Saphire Event Group
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
VERMONT
VERMONT
The Essex Resort and Spa
Essex, VT
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
On-Site Spa
Modern Farmhouse
Fab Features: stunning 18-acre resort offering deluxe lodgings, delectable cuisine, a state-of-the-art spa, and plenty of activities • multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces include the East and West Lawns, the Atrium, and plush Ballroom • the Farmhouse, with its modern farmhouse-inspired design, boasts its own pondside ceremony lawn, a spacious deck, and a grand stone fireplace inside
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Inn at Round Barn Farm
Waitsfield, VT
Venue Superpowers:
Romantically Rustic
Ponds, Fields, Meadows, and Mountains
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: a romantic and rustic Vermont retreat surrounded by stunning seasonal landscaping • say ‘I do’ with a picturesque backdrop of foliage, ponds, fields, meadows, and mountains • celebrate in the unique round barn complete with authentic wooden beams and twinkling lighting
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
The Inn at Weathersfield
Weathersfield, VT
Venue Superpowers:
Micro Weddings
Floral Design and Décor
Cozy Accommodations
Fab Features: historic 1792 home with 12 unique guest rooms and a farm-to-table restaurant • exchange vows tucked away in the fern grotto beneath a canopy of trees • flexible event packages can accommodate elopements to micro weddings to 120 guests
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Outbound Stowe
Stowe, VT
Venue Superpowers:
Chill Mountain Vibes
On-Site Accommodations
Poolside Parties
Fab Features: expansive, contemporary retreat with diverse lodging options and the region’s largest outdoor pool • intimate "I do"s beside the tranquil West Branch Little River, or hike nearby Mt. Mansfield for a truly adventurous elopement • enjoy craft cocktails, local beers, and delightful cuisine at Eastside Bar + Bites, a stylish eatery which opens onto a shady patio with fire pits and a shimmering pool
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $
1824 House
Waitsfield, VT
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Romantically Rustic
Overnight Accommodations
Fab Features: charming inn and barn surrounded by gorgeous scenery • intimate ceremonies by the river one on the hilltop overlooking the mountains • cozy dinner parties inside the rustic barn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Notch House
Westmore, VT
Venue Superpowers:
Intimate Destination Weddings
Lakefront Setting
Historic Inn
Fab Features: charming, 1860 Vermont inn nestled on a wooded hillside beside Lake Willoughby, offering plenty of cozy lodgings for destination celebrations • say "I do" beneath a sprawling maple on the Great Lawn or in the gardens, framed by views of the lake and Willoughby Gap • purpose-built timber barn with salvage windows, a stone patio, and soaring cathedral ceilings
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Granite Rose
Hampstead, NH
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Garden Ceremonies
Glamorous Ballroom
Flexible All-Inclusive Packages
Fab Features: rustic stone pathways traverse lush, forested ceremony sites, encircled by stone walls and luxuriant greenery • a gorgeous rotunda ballroom boasts skylights, chandeliers, curved glass walls, and a centerpiece dance floor • flexible all-inclusive packages feature the assistance of the experts at Wedgewood Weddings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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: $ • $$
Powder Major's Farm
Madbury, NH
Venue Superpowers:
Authentic 1804 Barn
Rustic Charm
Pastoral Views
Fab Features: pastoral 260-acre estate boasting scenic views of rolling fields, lush forest, a pretty pond, stone walls, and historic structures • the beautifully restored 1804 barn retains much of its original charm, with reclaimed timber boards, hand-hewn posts and beans, and an adjacent patio crafted from antique granite foundation stones • exchange vows on the lawn, or in the lovely timber-framed pavilion beside the main barn area
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$
Field to Fork Farm
Chester, NH
Venue Superpowers:
Local Produce & Meats
Garden Labyrinth
Tented Receptions
Fab Features: family-owned organic farm nestled in the woods, offering grass-fed, free-range meats, fruits, veggies, honey, and maple • snap one-of-a-kind photos in the healing garden labyrinth, surrounded by a ring of mature trees • exchange vows on a forest-fringed lawn, then dine and dance beneath a breezy tent
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
RHODE ISLAND
RHODE ISLAND
The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort
Richmond, RI
Venue Superpowers:
Weekend Weddings
Rustic Romance
Outdoor Adventures
Fab Features: 4-season resort surrounded by wilderness • chose from a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces • accommodations range from cozy guest rooms to rustic cabins
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
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