22 Idyllic New England Venues with Rustic Charm

With its magnificent coastlines, classic red barns, sprawling pastures, and lushly forested vistas, New England offers the ideal backdrop for your rustic wedding. We’ve pulled together a spectacular selection of working farms, cozy B&Bs, woodsy retreats, and verdant vineyards that give you the chance to exchange vows in a setting that embodies the very best of New England’s natural beauty.



MAINE



Beech Hill Barn

Pittston, ME

Fab Features: dreamy rural setting for wedding weekends • ceremonies in the lovely Oak Grove with mountain views, followed by cocktail hour on the Stone Patio • receptions under a tent in the expansive East Field or in the modern post and beam Beech Hill Barn

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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Cunningham Farm Events

New Gloucester, ME

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: BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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King's Hill Inn and Barn

South Paris, ME

Fab Features: a historic and family-owned Maine wedding gardens, barn and farmhouse venue nestled in the rolling hills of Oxford county • exchange vows under a canopy towering trees and celebrate with your guests in the restored barn • celebrate all weekend long and stay in the romantic on-site lodging

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Vinegar Hill Music Theatre

Arundel, ME

Fab Features: reimagined 1887 post-and-beam barn along with a beautiful garden bar courtyard • exceptional acoustics and a fresh design aesthetic are supported by removable seating, a stage, and a balcony • cozy, furnished dressing suite for wedding party prep

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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MASSACHUSETTS



The Great Barn at Berlin Farms

Berlin, MA

Fab Features: 1731 homestead and historic landmark reimagined with a sophisticated aesthetic • welcome guests in the Old Back House, with its dramatic mural and handpainted fireplace mantle, before exchanging vows on the bucolic lawn • dine and dancing in the Great Barn itself, beautifully preserved with copper patina wood, Parisian chandeliers, and cool architectural "marriage marks" on the lofty beams

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Connemara House

Topsfield, MA

Fab Features: quintessential New England farm and country estate set on 36 acres of pristinely manicured grounds • ceremonies in the orchard or the stunning gardens, with sweeping views of rolling meadows as your backdrop • al fresco receptions in a tent on the lawn, with cocktail among the cozy patio areas

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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The Red Lion Inn & Barn

Cohasset, MA

Fab Features: a historic Inn nestled in the heart of darling Cohasset Village • hold a rustic-chic ceremony in the elegant barn featuring a second-story wraparound mezzanine, rows of multipaned French doors, and crystal chandeliers • celebrate into the evening in The Cave, a space with the vibes of a private speakeasy

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Salem Cross Inn

West Brookfield, MA

Fab Features: al fresco ceremonies in a white gazebo set amid 600 acres of rolling meadows • banquet rooms boast rustic charm, with dark wood beams, stone fireplaces, and country-chic décor • dedicated in-house catering team offer unique features like fireplace cooking!

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Grove at Briar Barn Inn

Rowley, MA

Fab Features: exquisite rural retreat with modern farmhouse flair • ceremonies on the lovely garden terrace surrounded by flowering plants precede receptions in the airy event barn • plush accommodations and the area's best on-site spa set among beautifully landscaped grounds and winding paths

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Box Mill Hall, an A.D. Makepeace Company

Wareham, MA

Fab Features: romantically rustic venue located on Tihonet Pond in southeastern Massachusetts • say ‘I do’ on the expansive lawn nestled against a gently sloping hillside • celebrate in the event hall featuring an open-beamed ceiling and hardwood floor

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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VERMONT



Retreat Farm

Brattleboro, VT

Fab Features: unique nonprofit estate with a mission to restore and steward its 500 acres of conserved farmlands, trails, and waterways • al fresco mingling in Farmhouse Square, a massive green space surrounded by the farm’s nine vintage barns, including the grand two-story North Barn • rental perks include lovely getting ready suites, lawn games, a fire pit, two stages with an integrated sound system, and more!

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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Hill Farm

Sunderland, VT

Fab Features: idyllic retreat set on a 18th-century historic farm property, surrounded lushly forested mountains and a serene stream • relax on the 70-acre grounds, enjoying the swimming pool, fire pit, lawn games, and friendly farm animals • weekend-long destination weddings include coordination services and cozy lodgings in the Inn for up to 55 people

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Whaleback Vineyard

Poultney, VT

Fab Features: scenic vineyard nestled between the Green Mountains and the waters of Lake St. Catherine • landmark 1800s red barn set among lush greenery, verdant lawns, and impeccable forests • weekend-long rentals allow for plenty of time to personalize and DIY

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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River Road Farm

Manchester, VT

Fab Features: 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: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $$ • $$$
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RHODE ISLAND



Newport Vineyards

Middletown, RI

Fab Features: lovely family-run vineyard perched atop nearly 100 acres of preserved farmland • exchange vows overlooking vine-covered meadows, followed by dinner in the cozy Meadow Room with its reclaimed wood walls, bespoke chandeliers, and barn doors • catering menus include seasonal selections, locally sourced and made from scratch

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Casey Farm

Saunderstown, RI

Fab Features: charming historic property overlooking Narragansett Bay, dating from the mid-1700s • ceremonies in the bountiful, colorful gardens, followed by cocktails on the lawn and an elegant tented reception • rental fees help support Historic New England's stewardship and preservation of this and other area properties

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $$
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NEW HAMPSHIRE



Powder Major's Farm

Madbury, NH

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, BYO
Price: $$
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Field to Fork Farm

Chester, NH

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, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Highland House

Tamworth, NH

Fab Features: peaceful historic B&B built in 1792 by retired Salem sea captain George Dodge • enjoy delicious chef-crafted cuisine in the charming former cooper's shed-turned-intimate events space, with the option to add a tent on the lawn • picturesque location within walking distance of the charming village center, Mill Brook, and miles of trails

Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Pats Peak Banquet Center

Henniker, NH

Fab Features: rustic-chic ski resort • variety of event spaces from the rustic reception rooms to the deck overlooking the mountains to the summit ceremony site • customized menu paired with personalized service

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Currier Hill Farm

Loudon, NH

Fab Features: beautiful family-operated wedding venue set on 150 acres of apple trees, open fields, and mountain vistas • day-of prep inside the charmingly preserved Farmhouse built in the late 1800s • garden ceremonies beneath White Birch trees followed by beautiful al fresco celebrations on the expansive lawn beneath a large white tent

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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CONNECTICUT



Tamarack Lodge & Glamping Resort

Voluntown, CT

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 list
Price: $ • $$
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