Wedding barn or boathouse venue

chasedawg · 11-16-2014, 06:07 PM

Our son just got engaged. We are so thrilled. He proposed to his girlfriend on our beautiful restored 1977 Cape Dory sailboat. They are now looking for a place to have the wedding next year. Apparently, weddings in barns are the new trend. Last year as Captain of the Millie B I had a couple get married in the bride's parents boathouse. It was so cool. After the ceremony they ran out of the boathouse and jumped into the Millie B as I took off with a loud roar and to a cheering crowd.
So we are helping our newly engaged son and his fiance try to find a barn or boathouse for their wedding. Any ideas? All thoughts and well wishes are welcome. Thank you.

camp guy · 11-16-2014, 07:09 PM

Although not exactly a barn, Hobbs Restaurant has a certain feel about it, and the upstairs is fairly large.

Does the location (geographically) make a difference?

Great Northern Cleaning · 11-16-2014, 07:16 PM

We have a camp on the end of Newfound Lake. We pass this place and they host weddings almost every weekend. Its located in the little town of Hebron. We have seen them set up large tents out back and also have been set up in the barn which looks like its set up pretty nicely. With the amount of weddings we have seen performed there, they must do it up right. This is their website..

www.meadowwindbedandbreakfast.com

Frank GNC

ursa minor · 11-16-2014, 07:29 PM

Kona boathouse? Gus's Lodge on Cow? Good luck, sounds like fun!

beagle · 11-16-2014, 08:26 PM

Houses on both sides of us on Winni are rented out for weddings all summer and into the early fall. PM me if interested and I can send you info.

MissSmall · 11-16-2014, 08:43 PM

not quite on the lake, but a barn just the same....
Tumbledown Farms....

http://www.tumbledownfarms.com/wedding-ceremonies

Wishing all the best!

chasedawg · 11-16-2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by camp guy

Although not exactly a barn, Hobbs Restaurant has a certain feel about it, and the upstairs is fairly large.

Does the location (geographically) make a difference?

We were there for dinner last week and they told us about building an addition for barn weddings. Thanks for the idea.

chasedawg · 11-16-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Great Northern Cleaning

We have a camp on the end of Newfound Lake. We pass this place and they host weddings almost every weekend. Its located in the little town of Hebron. We have seen them set up large tents out back and also have been set up in the barn which looks like its set up pretty nicely. With the amount of weddings we have seen performed there, they must do it up right. This is their website..

www.meadowwindbedandbreakfast.com

Frank GNC

We love Newfound Lake area. We will check it out. Thank you

chasedawg · 11-16-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ursa minor

Kona boathouse? Gus's Lodge on Cow? Good luck, sounds like fun!

Kona boat house. The home of the Swallow. That is a great suggestion. We will tell the kids and let them know.

chasedawg · 11-16-2014, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by beagle

Houses on both sides of us on Winni are rented out for weddings all summer and into the early fall. PM me if interested and I can send you info.

We will PM you. Thanks

chasedawg · 11-17-2014, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Great Northern Cleaning

We have a camp on the end of Newfound Lake. We pass this place and they host weddings almost every weekend. Its located in the little town of Hebron. We have seen them set up large tents out back and also have been set up in the barn which looks like its set up pretty nicely. With the amount of weddings we have seen performed there, they must do it up right. This is their website..

www.meadowwindbedandbreakfast.com

Frank GNC

Frank GNC ... Thanks for the great lead. I have never been to Heron. We need to check it out.

mcdude · 11-17-2014, 07:32 AM

The Inn on Main in Wolfeboro comes to mind. They have a huge barn! See pics here http://www.innnewhampshire.com/events/

Sunny Slope Farm in Alton also does barn weddings.... http://www.sunnyslopefarmnh.com/#!weddings--events/ceyj

Moody Mountain Farm in Wolfeboro http://www.moodymountainfarm.com/

BroadHopper · 11-17-2014, 09:55 AM

I think Magic Foods, (O's, Canoe) is going to open the barn in Wolfeboro, check them out. The catering is second to none!

http://magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com/

C Tucker · 11-17-2014, 12:40 PM

I have only been to dinner before the Barnstormers in Tamworth but this place does have many weddings. Beautiful lawn and barn for functions. Check their website http://www.thebrassheart.com/

chasedawg · 11-17-2014, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by C Tucker

I have only been to dinner before the Barnstormers in Tamworth but this place does have many weddings. Beautiful lawn and barn for functions. Check their website http://www.thebrassheart.com/

Thanks. It looks great. I will pass it on.

Den65 · 11-17-2014, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chasedawg

Our son just got engaged. We are so thrilled. He proposed to his girlfriend on our beautiful restored 1977 Cape Dory sailboat. They are now looking for a place to have the wedding next year. Apparently, weddings in barns are the new trend. Last year as Captain of the Millie B I had a couple get married in the bride's parents boathouse. It was so cool. After the ceremony they ran out of the boathouse and jumped into the Millie B as I took off with a loud roar and to a cheering crowd.
So we are helping our newly engaged son and his fiance try to find a barn or boathouse for their wedding. Any ideas? All thoughts and well wishes are welcome. Thank you.

I don't know of any barns but CONGRATULATIONS gaining a new family member is always great.

tis · 11-17-2014, 04:13 PM

Congratulations!! Yes, I think the barn at the Inn on Main soon to be O's is a nice place for barn weddings as is the Moody Mountain Farm. Somebody also mentioned Tumbledown Farms, I know they have been doing weddings lately. Have fun, you have a lot to look forward to!!!

Jeanzb1 · 11-17-2014, 05:06 PM

It's not exactly next door, but a BEAUTIFUL barn and grounds is Laudholm Farm in Wells, Maine. My son and his bride were married there in July 2013. It rents out by the weekend, so we had a catered lobster bake in the barn as the rehearsal dinner on Friday night, and then the wedding on Saturday. Ceremony was outside and we had a large white tent put up right next to the barn for dinner, and then the open bar and dancing were all in the barn which was strung with lots of tiny white lights. Gorgeous!

Smokienorm · 11-17-2014, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chasedawg

Our son just got engaged. We are so thrilled. He proposed to his girlfriend on our beautiful restored 1977 Cape Dory sailboat. They are now looking for a place to have the wedding next year. Apparently, weddings in barns are the new trend. Last year as Captain of the Millie B I had a couple get married in the bride's parents boathouse. It was so cool. After the ceremony they ran out of the boathouse and jumped into the Millie B as I took off with a loud roar and to a cheering crowd.
So we are helping our newly engaged son and his fiance try to find a barn or boathouse for their wedding. Any ideas? All thoughts and well wishes are welcome. Thank you.

There is a barn type of wedding venue in Gilford owned by a couple named Baron. They are at the end of a road that starts on the South side of Route 11A, right next to a home that has a locksmith as a ho9me occupation. I do not know how to contact them but I do know that they have had fairly elaborate weddings there.

We have also recently attended a wonderful wedding at Gunstock Rec Area, with the ceremony at the top of the ski lift (everyone including the wedding party went up by ski lift), with a small reception up there and a full dinner and dance in the Gunstock lodge at ground level. All was catered by Gunstock and it was fabulous.

BroadHopper · 11-18-2014, 02:58 PM

I know the owner. I do know his family has weddings there. I'm not sure if he rents to the public. PM me if interested.

Rambling Vewe Farm on Morrill Street in Gilford has spectacular view of the Belknaps. Although the sheep barn is not available for weddings, you can set up a tent.

I had my wedding at the old Gunstock Lodge. It was a fall wedding at the height of the foliage season. It was spectacular! CMan did a fantastic job with the catering. What happened at the pond out back stays at the pond!

There is a gazebo at the Gunstock Inn available for weddings. Fantastic view of The Broads. The reception hall is right next to it in case of bad weather.

Another great place for a wedding. Oliver's Lodge on Meredith Neck. It may not be a barn but the main house with the field stone fireplace is a great setting!

Barbara · 11-21-2014, 10:05 AM

The Newfound Inn also has a barn on their property for weddings and events.

BroadHopper · 11-21-2014, 10:27 AM

If you want to go up Newfound Lake area (Newfound Inn) you may want to check out the Bridgewater Inn on old Rte 3.

whalebackpoint'r · 11-21-2014, 07:32 PM

Give the Olde Orchard Inn in Moultonborough a call. They are a B & B and have a very nice barn.

chasedawg · 11-21-2014, 09:01 PM

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Give the Olde Orchard Inn in Moultonborough a call. They are a B & B and have a very nice barn.

Thank you. That is a nice suggestion. We have friends that knew the previous owners. It is a great venue. However, I thought they weren't in the B&B business any longer. I may be mistaken.

11-16-2014, 06:07 PM	#1
chasedawg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melvin village Posts: 522 Thanks: 512 Thanked 314 Times in 148 Posts	Wedding barn or boathouse venue Our son just got engaged. We are so thrilled. He proposed to his girlfriend on our beautiful restored 1977 Cape Dory sailboat. They are now looking for a place to have the wedding next year. Apparently, weddings in barns are the new trend. Last year as Captain of the Millie B I had a couple get married in the bride's parents boathouse. It was so cool. After the ceremony they ran out of the boathouse and jumped into the Millie B as I took off with a loud roar and to a cheering crowd. So we are helping our newly engaged son and his fiance try to find a barn or boathouse for their wedding. Any ideas? All thoughts and well wishes are welcome. Thank you.

11-16-2014, 07:09 PM	#2
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,173 Thanks: 298 Thanked 521 Times in 290 Posts	Wedding barn or boathhouse venue Although not exactly a barn, Hobbs Restaurant has a certain feel about it, and the upstairs is fairly large. Does the location (geographically) make a difference?

11-16-2014, 07:16 PM	#3
Great Northern Cleaning Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belmont Posts: 89 Thanks: 17 Thanked 37 Times in 26 Posts	Check this place out... We have a camp on the end of Newfound Lake. We pass this place and they host weddings almost every weekend. Its located in the little town of Hebron. We have seen them set up large tents out back and also have been set up in the barn which looks like its set up pretty nicely. With the amount of weddings we have seen performed there, they must do it up right. This is their website.. www.meadowwindbedandbreakfast.com Frank GNC

11-16-2014, 07:29 PM	#4
ursa minor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tuftonborough & Franklin MA Posts: 265 Thanks: 99 Thanked 143 Times in 64 Posts	Kona boathouse? Gus's Lodge on Cow? Good luck, sounds like fun! __________________ " Any day with a boat ride in it is a good day"

11-16-2014, 08:26 PM	#5
beagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 175 Thanks: 183 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	how 'bout a beach wedding Houses on both sides of us on Winni are rented out for weddings all summer and into the early fall. PM me if interested and I can send you info.

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MissSmall Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 14 Thanks: 34 Thanked 45 Times in 7 Posts	not quite on the lake, but a barn just the same.... Tumbledown Farms.... http://www.tumbledownfarms.com/wedding-ceremonies Wishing all the best!

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mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,055 Times in 494 Posts	The Inn on Main in Wolfeboro comes to mind. They have a huge barn! See pics here http://www.innnewhampshire.com/events/ Sunny Slope Farm in Alton also does barn weddings.... http://www.sunnyslopefarmnh.com/#!weddings--events/ceyj Moody Mountain Farm in Wolfeboro http://www.moodymountainfarm.com/ __________________

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BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,568 Thanks: 3,199 Thanked 1,099 Times in 792 Posts	I think Magic Foods, (O's, Canoe) is going to open the barn in Wolfeboro, check them out. The catering is second to none! http://magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com/ __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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C Tucker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Black Cat Island and Epsom, NH Posts: 64 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	The Brass Heart Inn, Chocorua I have only been to dinner before the Barnstormers in Tamworth but this place does have many weddings. Beautiful lawn and barn for functions. Check their website http://www.thebrassheart.com/

11-17-2014, 04:13 PM	#17
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,669 Thanks: 750 Thanked 1,444 Times in 1,003 Posts	Congratulations!! Yes, I think the barn at the Inn on Main soon to be O's is a nice place for barn weddings as is the Moody Mountain Farm. Somebody also mentioned Tumbledown Farms, I know they have been doing weddings lately. Have fun, you have a lot to look forward to!!!

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Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 552 Thanks: 628 Thanked 176 Times in 95 Posts	It's not exactly next door, but a BEAUTIFUL barn and grounds is Laudholm Farm in Wells, Maine. My son and his bride were married there in July 2013. It rents out by the weekend, so we had a catered lobster bake in the barn as the rehearsal dinner on Friday night, and then the wedding on Saturday. Ceremony was outside and we had a large white tent put up right next to the barn for dinner, and then the open bar and dancing were all in the barn which was strung with lots of tiny white lights. Gorgeous!

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11-18-2014, 02:58 PM	#20
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,568 Thanks: 3,199 Thanked 1,099 Times in 792 Posts	Baron's Farm I know the owner. I do know his family has weddings there. I'm not sure if he rents to the public. PM me if interested. Rambling Vewe Farm on Morrill Street in Gilford has spectacular view of the Belknaps. Although the sheep barn is not available for weddings, you can set up a tent. I had my wedding at the old Gunstock Lodge. It was a fall wedding at the height of the foliage season. It was spectacular! CMan did a fantastic job with the catering. What happened at the pond out back stays at the pond! There is a gazebo at the Gunstock Inn available for weddings. Fantastic view of The Broads. The reception hall is right next to it in case of bad weather. Another great place for a wedding. Oliver's Lodge on Meredith Neck. It may not be a barn but the main house with the field stone fireplace is a great setting! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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11-21-2014, 10:05 AM	#21
Barbara Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 251 Thanks: 48 Thanked 113 Times in 64 Posts	The Newfound Inn also has a barn on their property for weddings and events.

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BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,568 Thanks: 3,199 Thanked 1,099 Times in 792 Posts	Bridgewater Inn If you want to go up Newfound Lake area (Newfound Inn) you may want to check out the Bridgewater Inn on old Rte 3. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

11-21-2014, 07:32 PM	#23
whalebackpoint'r Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 126 Thanks: 30 Thanked 49 Times in 24 Posts	Give the Olde Orchard Inn in Moultonborough a call. They are a B & B and have a very nice barn.