The Barn at The Crane Estate 290 Argilla Road • Ipswich • Massachusetts 01938
The Barn at The Crane Estate
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
Read More Show Less- Nestled at the base of the historic Crane Estate's "Castle Hill", this picturesque spot looks out across acres of unspoiled tidal rivers, salt marshes, and woodlands.
- Ceremonies are especially romantic in the Vegetable Garden. With its wisteria-draped lattice arbor, stone towers, and wrought-iron gates, it's like something right out of a fairytale.
- The Italian-style barn is a turn-of-the-century treasure, with a post-and-beam interior, rich, rustic terracotta walls, and a green tiled roof.
Prices: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $3,800/event
Venue rental includes:
- A 5-hour rental period
- Exclusive use of The Barn for dinner (up to 130 guests)
- Use of the Vegetable Garden for photos and/or ceremony
- Event manager, gate attendant, and free on-site parking (up to 60 cars)
- Dining tables and garden chairs for up to 130
A $165 supporting-level membership is required with booking.
Ceremony Fee
- $500/event
This ceremony setup fee for the Vegetable Garden includes white garden chairs and access to the garden for photographs 1.5 hours prior.
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $14,000/event
Price noted is for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday events.
Meals (when priced separately)
- $95/person and up
Dining packages include:
- Full on-site staffing for the day: servers, bartenders, chefs, and event managers
- Event planning services and coordination with outside vendors
- An entrée, passed hors d'oeuvres, artisan breads, a wedding cake, and coffee & tea station
- Standard rentals
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 27%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 120 | 120 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 120 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 120 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 0. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Small Wedding
- All-Inclusive
- Late Night
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Fireside Catering is the exclusive caterer.
Alcohol
In-house
Option 1: The host of the function is charged based on consumption. An estimated bar cost of $30/person will be collected upfront; the host will be reimbursed for any overages.
Option 2: The host of the function is charged a flat rate per person. For beer & wine only, the cost is $28/person. For a full bar, including 2 signature cocktails, the cost is $35/person.
All options include passed beverages during cocktail hour, wine with dinner, and a champagne toast.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: mid-May through mid-June & mid-September through the end of October.
Venue Type
Buildings, other structures, and natural settings available at this venue:
- Barn
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Mansion
- Beach / Ocean
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Lagoon / Pond
- Meadow / Fields
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
Map
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