The Best Raw Wedding Spaces & Venues in West Swanzey, NH

The Best Raw Wedding Spaces & Venues in West Swanzey, NH

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14 Wedding Venues in West Swanzey, NH

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The Hawthorn Portsmouth NH 
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $15,000
  • Offer

Our story begins in 1858 when Frank Jones arrived in Portsmouth with a dream of brewing ale. Within three decades, The Frank Jones Brewery became the largest ale producer in the country. As ale production expanded, the brewery added a cooperage and scald house to clean the barrels. Workers used scalding hot rocks to sanitize barrels because soap and water would cause them to warp. Once cleaned, the barrels were filled with Jones’ signature ales. The Hawthorn now occupies this Scald House, retaining its original red-brick walls, towering beams, and industrial windows. “Cheers,” then, has a whole new meaning at The Hawthorn. When you raise your glass at your event, you’ll be toasting in a place that’s positively brewing with Portsmouth ale-making heritage and local history.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Space for a large guest list
  • Exudes old-world charm
  • Provides lighting and sound

Venue considerations

  • Additional event staff required
  • Does not allow pets
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
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Milliken Manor 

5.0

Jaffrey, NH
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $10,000

Milliken Manor sits right at the foot of Mount Monadnock and hosts incredible mountain views. With numerous event venues and weekend long rental, you can host as many events as you would like! The Manor is rich with history, and is in a beautiful, luxurious condition. It features a large eat in kitchen, formal dining room, ample sitting rooms, 6 bedrooms each with their own bathroom and shower, a game room and swimming pool. The 2500 square foot barn is renovated to perfection with classy gold lighting features, a built in bar and large picture windows. Just outside the barn is ample land for a beautiful ceremony set up, an outdoor patio for cocktail hour and a covered pavilion. There is a great security in knowing you have a rain plan here. All of the event spaces include tables and chairs!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Multiple event spaces
  • Raw space for complete customization
  • Unique barn setting

Venue considerations

  • Does not provide event staff
  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • Couple must handle cleanup and setup
While my husband and I didn't get married at Milliken Manor, we had the pleasure of working with Kristen and Blackwater Events for our wedding in November 2025. It was an absolute joy to work with her from Day 1. She took every wish on our wishlist and made it a reality. She coordinated a "bouquet-making station" for me and my bridesmaids and created a timeline that maximized dancing for the guests. She pulled off a Chipotle dinner buffet that my husband thought was only a pipe dream (and even made it "upscale" enough to please my mother). Last but certainly not least, she somehow got my dad excited about the planning process and navigated family dynamics like a saint. If I had it to do all over again, it would certainly be with Kristen - and this time at Milliken Manor!
Katie L., a month ago
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Four Winds Farm Events 

5.0

Peterborough, NH
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

Four Winds Farm is a family-run boutique events space that centers around an antique barn. The barn is decked out with antique decor and has two large fireplaces to help create a cozy New England late summer/autumn wedding atmosphere. Four Winds Farm is over 300 acres of land in Southern New Hampshire including forests, rolling hillsides, mountain-views, a wetland walking trail, and all the fall foliage your guests can handle. Our barn was converted from housing animals to being a center for theater and productions in the early 1900s and features a fantastic backdrop from a 1920's production. It is lit up with market lights and optional lanterns. We provide round tables and chairs to be set up however you choose, and we can accommodate whatever vendors and catering you prefer. We offer overnight lodging in our Hill House and Log Cabin as an additional package, and we include adjacent summer cottage rooms for your bridal prep. Check out our website for the full scope of our offerings.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor for celebration
  • Promotes a party atmosphere
  • Raw space for complete customization

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Does not provide event staff
  • No built-in audiovisual options
Awarded Best of Zola
Four Winds Farm is a beautiful, cozy, and unique wedding venue! It's such a great location for couples who are looking to host an intimate wedding there, as they have the main house for you your closest friends/family to stay in, plus the antique barn with the attached sunroom (the windows and lighting is *chef's kiss*), and, from a photographer's perspective, the photo opportunities are endless! If you want your wedding to feel special, unique, and true-to-you, Four Winds Farm is the spot! Bri her team are so welcoming, kind, and responsive - you can trust that you'll be in the best hands.
Christy |TheFrancisFrames, a year ago
Frost Moon Mountain 

5.0

Manchester Center, VT
  • Up to 101 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $10,000

Nestled in the sleepy Equinox Valley where the cloud’s kiss lingers on the mountains, our exquisitely restored 250-year-old farm rests along Vermont’s famed Battenkill River. Frost Moon Mountain is located in Manchester Center just a few hours North of New York City and Northwest of Boston. Once a working farm, the remnants of our agricultural history provide an air of nostalgia so prominent it’s palpable. Though the horse’s stalls are gone, we’ve preserved Frost Moon Mountain’s heritage by retaining much of its original charm while updating amenities to today’s contemporary standards of comfort and luxury. Our peaceful mountain escape combines bohemian sensibility with rustic radiance - the perfect backdrop for any event or gathering.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Has onsite accommodations
  • Allows pets

Venue considerations

  • No built-in audiovisual options
  • No all-inclusive dining options
  • Dance floor not included
Nestled in the picturesque valley of the Green Mountains, this restored rustic barn in Southern Vermont served as the perfect backdrop for my recent birthday party with 50 of my friends and family. The venue owners, Lauren and Trent, with their warmth and exceptional hospitality, made the entire experience seamlessly delightful. From the moment we stepped foot onto the property, we were enchanted by the charm and elegance of the surroundings. The barn itself exuded rustic charm with its exposed wooden beams and twinkling lights, creating an ambiance that felt both intimate and magical. Whether you're planning a wedding or any special event, this venue is a hidden gem waiting to make your dreams come true. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking a memorable and enchanting experience in the heart of Vermont's beauty.
Ryan & T., a year ago
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Stonehouse On The Hill 

5.0

Holden, MA
  • Up to 175 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,500

Experience the charm and elegance of our classic country estate wedding and event venue. Discover the perfect backdrop for your special day, surrounded by picturesque Nestled in the secluded countryside of Holden, Massachusetts. Stonehouse is over 125 years old, built in the late 1800’s. It was originally built as a stucco home, in what was an area of parceled farms. Over time, the house was expanded and was eventually converted into a stone estate. The house fell into disrepair and in 1994, came into our guardianship. We have been working ever since to return it to its former glory. Stonehouse, with its arched windows, and open porches, would serve as a picturesque backdrop for any function. We have a luxurious indoor space that accommodates 70 guests. For weddings exceeding 70 guests your even takes place in a pristine Century Pole tent. *Stonehouse On The Hill requires you book one of our approved caterers for food and beverages for your event.*

Why you'll love this venue

  • Classic, vintage atmosphere
  • Picturesque garden backdrop
  • Offers a sense of luxury

Venue considerations

  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • Dance floor not included
  • No all-inclusive dining options
My husband and I got married at Stonehouse On The Hill in October 2007. The whole day from start to finish was a fairytale. The guests still rave about how beautiful the property was and how much fun they all had dancing the night away. You cannot beat fall in New England. If you want an unforgettable, romantic, unique wedding Stonehouse is for you!
Sarah and G., a year ago
Cricket Creek Farm 

5.0

Williamstown, MA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1

Cricket Creek Farm is an active dairy farm with live animals and farm equipment; it is the perfect setting for anyone interested in having their celebration in a rural setting that is both breathtakingly beautiful and also an example of sustainable agriculture. Various sites can be used for a celebration including several pasture vistas, a historic farm house garden, and a renovated stone barn. Cricket Creek Farm can provide space for weddings and other events for up to 300 under tents and 150 in our renovated barn. We offer several options for ceremonies and cocktail hour locations throughout the farm property. Our own farm cheese boards, planning services, bridal suites, and other services are also available. We offer a relaxed atmosphere on a real working farm that is bustling with positive life and energy.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Flexible event spaces
  • Space for a large guest list
  • Unique barn setting

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Does not provide event staff
  • No free parking
We had an absolutely perfect day at Cricket Creek. We hosted our ceremony up in the pasture and our cocktail hour down and around the barn. The possibilities were endless and we were able to shape the space and use it exactly how we wanted. Working with Jessi made that easy because she was always there to give us advice and make sure all our bases were covered and we weren’t missing anything important. We decided to go to an indoor location for our reception because we knew it would get cold at night in late October, but if we were there at a warmer time, the Barn would also be an amazing spot for a reception. Our guests could not get over the views and the cows! Thank you, Cricket Creek!
Molly H., 7 months ago
Robb Family Farm 
Brattleboro, VT
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor

Let our beautiful 400-acre farm be the backdrop to your picturesque Vermont wedding or event. Our raw venue site sits on the side of a mountain, looking back across our family farm’s valleys, fields, and mountains. The site is located on the mountain across from our farmhouse and the area was made to accommodate a large event tent, it is approximately a 60’x200’ area. In addition to our venue site, we also have multiple possible ceremony locations available. Our farm is only a short drive from beautiful Brattleboro, Vermont, allowing accessible lodging for any guests traveling to help you celebrate your special day. With the help of our local and trusted vendors, we can help you create your Vermont dream wedding with our beautiful family farm as your priceless backdrop. A preferred vendor list of caterers, photographers, DJs, rental services, hotels, and more is available upon request.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Rustic charm with elegance
  • Offers full flexibility in setup and decor
  • Has a relaxed and casual vibe

Venue considerations

  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • No built-in audiovisual options
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Camp Starfish 
Rindge, NH
  • Up to 160 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,600

Camp Starfish resides on 43+ acres of quintessential New Hampshire woodlands with stunning views across Lake Monomonac. The facilities include a central wooden lodge for entertaining 160+ people, overnight cabin accommodation, a stone and wood beam chapel overlooking the lake, large playing fields, private beaches for kayaking, canoeing, and swimming, bountiful indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces, food service, campfires with s’mores, and so much more. As you can imagine, Starfish is the perfect venue for weddings, retreats, celebrations, private camps, and other special events. As a non-profit, 100% of the proceeds from your rental serves our missions work: providing structured, individualized, safe, & fun year-round programs to children with behavioral and social challenges.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Unique barn setting
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Has onsite accommodations

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you don't want a rustic vibe
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Does not allow pets
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Allrose Farm 
Greenfield, NH
  • Up to 125 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

Allrose Farm is an affordable, Rustic wedding venue in New Hampshire, on the border of MA. Listen to the pond fountain babble while sipping mimosas in your private bridal dressing suite! Have an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour, surrounded by Lush Gardens & Stone Walls. Enjoy dinner with your loved ones in an Antique Barn, Complete with Two Story Stone fireplace and elegant chandeliers Venue rental includes all the following, for FREE! -Heating & Cooling -Bose Sound System -On Site Ceremony -Ceremony Benches -Cocktail Tables & Chairs -Farmhouse Dining Tables (handmade by Allrose!) -Premium Cross Back Dining Chairs -Catering Tent & Prep Tables

Why you'll love this venue

  • Bridal suite on site
  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Has a dance floor for celebration

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not for you if you don't want a rustic vibe
The Farm at Williams River House 
Chester, VT
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $6,000

Kathy and John chased a dream to move to Vermont and start a farm, having had careers as science teachers in the Philadelphia area. Kathy had attended University of Vermont, fell in love with the state, and vowed to return one day. John left teaching to take his lifelong organic gardening passion to the next level. They looked at a number of farms across southern Vermont, and when they found the Farm at Williams River House, they knew they had found someplace really special – a front row view of Fox Chair Mountain, verdant green hayfields, timeless stone walls and split rail fences, and a stately home dating back to the time of our nation’s founding! They were home, and they wanted to share this magical and romantic space with others.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Venue is completely outdoors
  • Offers full flexibility in setup and decor
  • Unique barn setting

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Couple must handle cleanup and setup
  • On-site parking not available
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Elmartin Farm 
Cheshire, MA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $2,500

Elmartin Farm derives its name from the initials and last name of Everett Lawrence Martin, Sr, father to Everett Lawrence Martin Jr., known as "Gus," who with his wife, Dodi are the current owners of the farm. Presently, sons, Kim and Shawn, operate and manage the farm. They are the 8th generation of ancestral Martins who began farming in Cheshire, MA in 1790. By the late 1950s, Elmartin Farm had become a major dairy farm in the Northern Berkshire County. Its herd grew to 80 milkers and 80 head of youngstock. Together, the herd filled the new barn which had been completed in 1952. The barn, with the addition of a milking parlor, remains the focal point of Elmartin Farm.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Venue is completely outdoors
  • Accommodates more than 200 guests
  • Unique barn setting

Venue considerations

  • Does not provide event staff
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No in-house catering options

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About wedding venues in West Swanzey, NH

Getting married in New Hampshire gives you authentic New England charm with settings you won't find anywhere else. The Granite State surrounds you with majestic White Mountain peaks, crystal-clear lakes like Winnipesaukee and historic properties dating back to the 1700s. You'll enjoy a perfect backdrop for celebrations that blend rustic elegance with natural splendor; exactly what makes New Hampshire weddings so special.

What Makes New Hampshire Wedding Venues Unique?

Each region of New Hampshire delivers a completely different wedding experience. In the White Mountains you can say "I do" against dramatic 4,000-foot peak backdrops with alpine meadows perfect for outdoor ceremonies. The Lakes Region offers venues with private docks where you can host waterfront celebrations or even arrive by boat. Southern New Hampshire venues give you proximity to Manchester Airport making transportation convenient for your out-of-state guests while Seacoast venues like Wentworth By The Sea combine stunning Atlantic Ocean views with historic Colonial-era architecture.

How Much Do Wedding Venues in New Hampshire Cost?

Wedding venue costs in New Hampshire typically range from $9,900-$12,100 compared to the national average of $6,500-$12,000.

For different guest counts, expect total wedding costs around:

  • 50 guests: $25,260
  • 100 guests: $42,178
  • 150 guests: $58,078
  • 200 guests: $72,284
  • 250 guests: $86,489
  • 300 guests: $100,694

Which Accessible Wedding Venues Serve New Hampshire Couples?

The Bedford Village Inn provides fully accessible spaces with gentle illumination systems that benefit guests with sensory sensitivities. You'll find wheelchair-friendly pathways throughout the estate and dedicated coordinators specially trained in accessibility needs to ensure everyone at your celebration feels comfortable and included.

Where Can You Find Remote-Friendly Wedding Venues in New Hampshire?

Mountain View Grand Resort in Whitefield offers advanced remote participation features with state-of-the-art facilities against a stunning mountain backdrop. Wentworth By The Sea Country Club in Portsmouth provides sophisticated settings with interactive virtual elements so distant loved ones can truly participate. At Steele Hill Resorts in Sanbornton you'll enjoy panoramic lake views while the venue integrates advanced virtual participation tools for your remote guests.

Which New Hampshire Venues Offer Exceptional Culinary Experiences?

Inn at Pleasant Lake stands out as an award-winning venue known for exquisite culinary offerings in New London. Flag Hill Distillery & Winery provides unique wine pairings in a picturesque vineyard setting you and your guests will love. Gunstock Inn & Resort offers state-of-the-art dining experiences with historic charm in Gilford. Rivermill at Dover Landing gives you flexibility to bring your own chefs for custom culinary experiences tailored exactly to your taste.

How Should You Budget for Wedding Vendors in New Hampshire?

Beyond venue costs understanding vendor expenses helps you create a comprehensive budget plan:

ServiceAverage Cost% of Total (150 guests)
Venue$11,02119%
Catering$8,81715%
Bar Services$7,05312%
Florists$6,04410%
Planners$5,2339%
Videographers$4,5368%
Photographers$4,2667%
Bands/DJs$1,8003%
Hair & Makeup$7001%
Cakes$7111%

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