The Best Retreat Wedding Venues in Athol, MA

The Best Retreat Wedding Venues in Athol, MA

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11 Wedding Venues in Athol, MA

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The Colonial Hotel 

4.7

Gardner, MA
  • Up to 350 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $6,000

The Colonial Hotel, is one of Central Massachusetts’ most romantic hotels & wedding venues. This 112 room hotel, idealizes New England charm & quintessential hospitality. Known for their expertise in event planning, this property hosts around 100 weddings and corporate events a year. This casual venue attracts guests from Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire on wedding weekends, and business travelers from Tyco International throughout the week. With a restaurant and catering service onsite, The Colonial Hotel provides unparalleled service & event expertise for their guests. The Colonial Grille, offers a variety of functionality from rehearsal dinners to birthday parties and everything in between. The restaurant provides a local draw from the Gardner, MA area and contributes to the property’s off-season push throughout the months of January – March.

Mary and her team at the Colonial were amazing. They walk you through everything and make it easy to keep track of what you need to bring and what you need to do when. You can tell this is a popular wedding spot just by how streamlined they have made everything. This is a group tasting vendor where they bring in everyone for the year; however, they make the tasting fun and you get to meet affiliated vendors that you can choose to book with. The grounds are beautiful and cozy while being easy to get to. They made our day seamless. I was worried, because most people I spoke with before the wedding said to just go with the flow because something always goes wrong, and to be honest, I felt like nothing did; I feel like that's because the Colonial and their vendors really cared about making our day special.
Chaille P., 8 months ago
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The Barn At Montague Retreat Center 

5.0

Montague, MA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $6,000

Welcome! We are so glad you are considering the Montague Retreat Center for hosting your wedding! Our team wishes to help personalize your experience in our extraordinary place. Our lush Ceremony Circle, nestled up to the apple orchard, sits beneath one of the oldest maple groves in Massachusetts, with a stunning view across the valley. Our Stone Patio features a permanent 40’ x 50’ reception tent and a 75’ long retaining wall/bench. Our elegant, rustic Great Hall barn has chestnut beams, bamboo floors, lots of glass and geothermal cooling. Visit our website to learn more about our rich history! Montague couples will work with our exclusive catering team, Wheelhouse for food & bar. Some of our other amenities include 10 on-site accommodations that sleep between 24-32, our yurt, an ADA-compliant lift, and accessible restrooms. Two streams run through the property and the Robert Frost Trail is within walking distance.

When we started planning our July wedding, we knew that we wanted a beautiful, eco-conscious, outdoor venue in the rolling Massachusetts hills where we could host guests for the whole weekend and people could camp and sit by a fire at night. We weren’t sure we’d find someplace that checked all those boxes; then we found the Montague Retreat Center. It was everything we were looking for and more. We loved that we had the whole weekend to see our guests and that they got to know the place, too. The Center already has a tent set up for the reception, and the venue was so well set up with its own furniture and catering-ready kitchen, that other vendors kept telling us how delighted they were to be going back there. We had around 100 guests, about 25 of which camped at the Center. The camp site is in a pine forest on the property, and our camping guests were all very happy with their stay and with the facilities. A lot happens in a wedding weekend, but the staff is prepared for anything and everything. The caretaker, John, was particularly notable in how quickly and quietly he took care of the facilities while we were there. We’d turn around and he’d have taken care of the trash or put another few logs on the fire. It was easy and wonderful. It was wonderful to have things like lights already set up, and a room of wedding decorations others have left to reuse or leave instead of stress about bringing everything and cleaning it all up. We were glad they compost everything and the facility even runs on geo-thermal heating/cooling. We took the Retreat Center’s recommendations for almost all of our vendors, and they were all wonderful (especially Wheelhouse Catering for our reception and Jackie M coordinating all of our vendors and the day of the wedding). We got flowers from Red Fire Farm, and sent our guests to check out the Montague Book Mill (and took photos there ourselves!). We are so glad we found the Montague Retreat Center!
Kyle & I., 4 years ago
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Union Station Banquets 

5.0

Northampton, MA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $7,000

We are Northampton's newest, most modernized banquet facility, however Union Station has been a fixture for over 100 years. Originally built in 1897, Union Station pairs history and modernization, with our premiere 200 seat ballroom, three restaurants, and adjoining ancillary spaces such as The Atrium, The Lounge, and The Blue Goose. We host an array of events that are just as unique as we are! Weddings, rehearsal dinners, parties, corporate events, and more.

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As soon as we toured Union Station Banquets, my parents, fiance, and I all agreed that it was the perfect venue. The architecture is beautiful, the layout is easy for guests, and there are unique historical touches to make it special. The packages are surprisingly affordable and met our needs. What we didn't discover until later was how amazing the coordinator, Neil, and his staff are. They are truly professionals. They are responsive to inquiries, extremely organized, and just altogether on top of things. They took care of everything for us, making planning and executing the wedding day a breeze. The day went off without a hitch and we are still receiving so many compliments from guests about how great their experience was. I really can't imagine going through the whole wedding process without Neil and his team; it would have been so overwhelming, especially since I don't have as much time as the average bride to devote to wedding planning and coordinating all the little nuances involved. We did splurge on the Asian Station and the ice cream sundae/coffee bar, both were big hits and really helped to keep the party flowing for adults and kids alike. We would recommend Union Station Banquets to anyone, amazingly through a year of working together to coordinate our day we don't have a single negative comment to make about them, they are outstanding!
Ashley M., a year ago
Farm Road Estate 

5.0

West Dover, VT
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

Imagine twinkling lights, farm-to-table fare, and your closest friends gathered under the expansive Vermont Sky. Farm Road Estate is the quintessential Vermont wedding destination uniquely suited to host weekend-long wedding celebrations and large events. Located in West Dover, VT near the base of Mount Snow, this stunning property is spread across 32acres, an easy drive from anywhere in New England. Farm Road Estate offers a variety of locations for all your wedding needs. We offer numerous ceremony locations: Beside the picturesque ponds, on the beautiful 1450 sqft bluestone terrace, or in our enchanted forest. Our newly renovated Great Room - once an 18th century sawmill - features exposed beams, wood floors, elegant chandeliers, and a large fireplace provides incredible ambiance for an indoor reception. We can also host up to 300 guests outdoors! Accommodations on-site for up to 96 guests! Come see why Forbes listed this property as one of the most romantic Inns in the world.

Farm Road was incredible from the moment we first emailed about our wedding. Not only are the services, food and grounds INCREDIBLE- the people that work there too. Everything was perfect even more beautiful than we imagined. Our guests could not stop raving about the delicious food and gorgeous property. It truly felt like the best adult summer camp that we never wanted to leave. Taylor, the coordinator at Farm Road, was especially wonderful in ensuring we felt ready for the big day and taken care of. We couldn't have done it without her.
Nikki J., 4 months ago
Lake Shore Village Resort 

5.0

Weare, NH
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor

Lake Shore Village Resort offers a truly unique setting for your New Hampshire destination wedding weekend. Our private beach, at the edge of Lake Horace, is the perfect location for your intimate ceremony. With stunning views and tranquil surroundings, your guests will love our lakefront reception location. A wedding a Lake Shore Village Resort offers a full weekend of memories and fun during your special destination event. Our resort offers 19 beautiful lake homes, resort amenities including boats, beach, pool and so much more. A wedding package at Lake Shore Village Resort streamlines the planning process and includes a Wedding Coordinator to assist you along the way. Our couples and guests are never disappointed by the wonderful experience our wedding weekends bring!

When selecting a wedding venue, my husband and I were looking for a place where all of our guests could stay together and enjoy the natural beauty of the lake. Lake Shore Village Resort exceeded our expectations in every way. The communication with their coordinator, Sarah, was efficient, helpful, and quick throughout the planning process. She provided wonderful suggestions and guidance to tailor the weekend to our needs and desires. The quality of their work and the overall value was outstanding - the venue was beautifully decorated, had a wonderful community-oriented and fun vibe, and provided a serene and playful environment for us and our guests to relax and enjoy the lake activities like kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing. Everyone was so comfortable in the lovely lake houses, and we all had an incredible time bonding together by the water. We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding weekend at Lake Shore Village Resort.
Rebecca L., 2 months ago
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Berkshire Lake Camp 

5.0

Hinsdale, MA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor

Berkshire Lake Camp is a wedding venue located in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. This refuge, open three seasons a year, is ideal for couples who want to celebrate their marriage close to nature. The plentiful outdoor spaces make it simple for to-be-weds to organize an unforgettable event held under the open sky. Facilities and Capacity BLC is a conveniently located venue and sits just two and a half hours from New York City and Boston. In addition, it is centrally situated in the Berkshire Region. Couples can begin their day by exchanging vows alongside the lapping shores of Lake Ashmere followed by a reception under a tent. Then, as the sun sets and night settles in, festivities can resume around the warm flicker of a campfire.

Brent and the whole crew at BLC are really easy to work with. They are happy to accommodate in every way!
Matt & L., 10 months ago
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Pats Peak Banquet Center 

5.0

Henniker, NH
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $6,000

Pats Peak will enchant you with a romantic settings and affordable elegance. Personalized Service is what makes Pats Peak a favorite wedding location. Your scenic wedding ceremony can be held at the base or summit of the mountain. Select from two rustic rooms for your reception. Large, open decks face the mountain offering spectacular views and a picturesque backdrop for your special day. We have an amazing Wedding Package, or create a customized menu. We pride ourselves on the fact that our menu choices are handmade from scratch in-house by our Executive Chef.

First Zola review! The short and sweet review of this venue is that it was perfect. If it’s details you’re looking for, then we have those for you too. Prior to getting engaged, we had discussed what our ideal wedding day would look like and had both agreed that a mountain-top ceremony was what we both envisioned. For the moment we turned into the Pat’s Peak parking lot and saw the beautifully maintained grounds, rustic ski-village inspired buildings, and cozy lodge we had a feeling we had found our wedding venue. The wedding team at Pat’s Peak was incredible to work with, helping us through every single step and answering every question we threw their way. A huge standout to us as a couple was how accommodating they were of our requests and the level of personal touches we were permitted to do which made our day extra special. While it is of course important to hear what the bride and groom thought of the venue, an aspect we’d like to add to this review is what our guests thought. It’s been two weeks exactly since our wedding at Pat’s Peak and we’re still receiving non-stop compliments from our guests on the venue we chose. We opted for the summit ceremony and we will remember that chairlift ride and view from the top as we got married for the rest of our lives. The weather was perfect for us (which we know is not always the case) but a BIG reason we picked Pat’s Peak is because we liked the weather back up options that were provided to us. Our guests RAVED about the chairlift ride to the top for the ceremony and the scenic ride down for the reception. Special call out here for the lift operators who went above and beyond to be friendly and genuinely excited for our big day. As the bride and groom, we loved the ability to set up lawn games like giant Jenga and cornhole on the deck that provided the perfect environment for guests to enjoy a cocktail, mingle, and connect during cocktail hour and the reception. We opted for a buffet style meal, which provided more than enough food for our guest count of around 100. Everything from the apps, buffet dinner, s’mores bar and ice cream sundae bar was absolutely delicious. To wrap this review up, we’d like to call out Pat’s Peak staff including Brigid and Mary Beth. These two (including our bartenders, and the rest of the amazing staff) worked tirelessly in perfect coordination with our vendors to make sure our day was completely perfect and ran smoothly. We cannot thank them enough for all their help and hard work. Prior to our wedding, we had no connection or tie to Pat’s Peak but now, it will forever hold a special place in our hearts. If you’re considering Pat’s Peak and looking for a quaint, rustic, and inexplicably cozy wedding venue, we’ve found it.
Peter G., 4 months ago
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Rosewood Country Inn 

5.0

Bradford, NH
  • Up to 85 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Victorian Inn where silent film stars like Charlie Chaplin, Gloria Swanson, Mary Pickford and many more would summer. Our Inn retains the charm of yesterday, but with an eye to the future with electric car charging stations, WIFI, and modern conveniences to keep you entertained.

I cannot say enough positive things about the Rosewood Country Inn as a wedding venue. This venue is special in that you get the entire 11-room inn for the weekend (Fri-Sun), and so we were able to have our closest friends and family staying with us, which was a blast! The inn offers a beautiful country setting on the outside that is perfect for an outdoor ceremony. We held ours at the gazebo in the courtyard, which was surrounded by beautiful trees and scenery that make for gorgeous pictures. The dining hall of the inn hosts the reception, and is perfect for an intimate and stylish dining experience that then morphs a dance floor! The food is excellent (Stan's stuffed french toast can't be missed), not only for the reception but the rehearsal dinner and breakfasts on Sat and Sun. Stan and Odo are extremely kind and gracious hosts, who let us make our wedding truly our own!
Isabel F., a month ago

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About wedding venues in Athol, MA

How much do wedding venues typically cost in Athol, MA?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. Athol, MA offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $3,500 and average $3,600. All-inclusive packages start at $125 and average $6,000.

What types of venues can I find in Athol, MA?

Athol offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Barn and ranch and Historic estate.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in Athol, MA?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include Harding Allen Estate, The Barn At Wight Farm and Salem Cross Inn. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in Athol, MA?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (48% in Athol do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (57% in Athol do!).

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in Athol, MA accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in Athol, MA can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 1000. The average venue in Athol can seat 150 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in Athol, MA offer?

The venues in Athol, MA are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Dance floor, Bar services and Event coordinator. Some venues even offer Transportation!

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