Outdoor wedding venues in NY, MA, VT area?

KayEEm

My fiance and I want to do a country-vintagey carnival theme wedding.  We are looking for something that is within a 2.5 hours drive of new york's capital region.  We'd particularly love a place that has accomodations but isn't necessary if close enough.  Barns seem to be great but are hard to find.  We're looking for something more rustic and kind of whimsical and less elegant.  Anyone have any ideas?   Thanks!

Knottie1450123632

this is an international board you might have better luck with venues if you posted on local boards

thegreeneyedkri

Check out Santarella ( http://www.santarella.us/home.htm ).  It's about an hour or so from Albany.

FI loved the place, but it was just too small for our needs.  Seating inside is 80 capacity (100 standing) and there was no way we could cut our list down that much.  Its really unique looking and definitely whimsical. 

BrideofEd

Common Ground Center

473 Tatro Rd, Starksboro, VT 05487
A family camp and rental facility on 700 beautiful acres. Eco Lodge that can house up to 31 people in 7 guest rooms. 20 rustic cabins, renovated barns, open fields, tennis and basketball courts, a pond, Lewis Creek and the Hogback Mountains.
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Massachusetts Outdoor Wedding Locations

 

Planning an outdoor wedding in Massachusetts? Here are suggested places to hold your outdoor wedding ceremony and/or reception in Massachusetts.

Castle Hill and Steep Hill Beach
The Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA, (978) 356-4351

 

Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club
Lenox, MA, (413) 637-1662/(800) 572-8938

 

Glen Magna Farms
Danvers, MA, (978) 774-9165

 

Lynch Park
Beverly, MA, (978) 921-6067

 

Naumkeag
Stockbridge, MA, (413) 298-3239

 

Ocean Edge Resort
Cape Cod, Brewster, MA, (508) 896-9000/(800) 343-6074

 

Roof Garden Terrace
Le Méridien Cambridge-MIT
Cambridge, MA, (617) 577-0200

 

Thompson Island Conference Center
Thompson Island, Boston, MA, (617) 426-0177

JuderT

Scott Farm in Dummerston Vermont- Landmark Trust.  You can get married outdoors in the orchard.  They have an apple packing building that they've renovated for an indoor reception space and there are numerous lodging options on the property and within just a few miles.  It's five minutes from I91 exit 3 in Brattleboro- a straight shot across southern VT on Route 9.  My daughter's getting married there in two weeks- and we couldn't be happier with how it has all come together.  Perfect spot for country-vintage decore.