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.

The Greenwood Manor Inn is a gorgeous, 150 year old estate tucked away in the heart of Harrison in the Lakes Region. The venue sits on 25 acres of quiet, pristine land, just a few minutes walk to the beautiful Long Lake. Surrounded by nature, hiking trails, stunning gardens, and fresh air, our inn is the perfect setting for your special day. Complete with nine guest rooms, we can accommodate up to 22 guests to stay the night. We also offer bar service, ample parking for up to 250 guests, a full breakfast for Inn guests, as well as rehearsal dinner space under our covered porch with heating if necessary, post wedding brunches, welcome cocktail party space, an on site baker, use of our day of coordinator, in house massages, private yoga on the lawn for the morning of your big day, as well as our fire pit, various lawn games, and so much more!

Located in the Heart of Maine's Lakes & Mountains Region, Noble House Inn is Bridgton's Premier Inn + Venue. We include everything you will need in our pricing for the venue - the tent, tables, chairs, wedding arbor, table ware, bar areas, lighting, dance floor, and our own Noble House Wedding coordinator to handle all of your details the day of your wedding! We have lawn games and fire pits for added fun.

Nestled at the base of Maine’s picturesque White Mountains in the serene lakes region of Waterford, Bear Mountain Inn + Barn is the ultimate wedding destination. Our modern farmhouse offers an exclusive buy-out and a stunning lakefront event venue that seamlessly blends heritage and luxury with the modern amenities today's couples desire. Just one hour from Portland and 2.5 hours from Boston, it's the perfect spot for your special day. We take care of every detail with our comprehensive services, including setup and breakdown, expert wedding venue coordination, comfortable lodging, cozy fire pits, and beautiful ceremony sites. Create the perfect lifetime memory with us, uniquely tailored to your vision. We host elegant barn receptions for up to 150 guests year-round and tented outdoor weddings for up to 250* guests from May through November. Intimate elopements and micro weddings are also available through the winter months.

The Barn on Walnut Hill is one of Maine's most sought after venues, located just 25 minutes from Portland in the lovely town of North Yarmouth. For more than a decade, the property has been setting the bar for timeless, elevated, and modern events in an elevated New England setting in the spring, summer, and fall. Walnut Hill's serene and private grounds include a forest ceremony grove, meticulously restored and climate controlled barn, ample space for tenting, and farmhouse for up to 12 overnight guests. Weddings at Walnut Hill include exclusive use of the entire property from Thursday-Sunday. This allows couples to host a ceremony and reception on site, as well as rehearsal dinner, welcome drinks, and even a farewell brunch, with no additional fees. For the first time in 2025, couples may also customize their length of stay on property through our Fête offering - this could be Friday-Sunday, or even just Saturday-Sunday depending on what you have in mind for your celebration!

Lemont Hall, nestled within the historic Lemont Block in Brunswick, Maine, is the perfect venue for your event. This enchanting space combines timeless elegance with modern amenities, featuring soaring ceilings, stunning original architecture, and large restored windows that bathe the hall in natural light. With a flexible layout, Lemont Hall can accommodate intimate ceremonies, grand receptions and epic parties, creating a personalized experience for you and your guests. Cornerstone to the most charming downtown, the Lemont Hall provides a picturesque backdrop for your unforgettable Maine experience with family and friends.

The Watson homestead was established in Hiram, Maine in 1785 and is the oldest house in Oxford County. Located on 28 acres of rolling fields, soaring pine forests, stone walls and 1250 ft of Saco River frontage the house has been lovingly restored with an eye to historical integrity . Come see our Barn and ceremony space. We also offer overnight accommodation in the farm house for up to eight guests.

The State Theatre, located at 609 Congress Street in the heart of Portland, Maine’s Arts District was originally built as a first-run movie house in 1929. The historic building recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation to restore its glory. The bi-level venue has an ornate period lobby, amazing sight-lines from any seat in the house and ample green rooms. Flexible seating plans, comfortable bar areas and a renovated kitchen make the State Theatre an excellent choice for a wide range of events. From weddings, receptions & private special celebrations, the State Theatre can easily transform for a wide range of events!

The 1805 Ballroom, located in the heart of Portland, is a timeless venue for your next event. Featuring a newly renovated 3,500-square-foot ballroom on the first floor of the Hunnewell-Shepley house, this luxe mansion is the perfect blend of old-world opulence and modern city comfort.

Flanagan Farm hosts exquisite events year round. With two magnificent barns set on 66 acres, the property is versatile and accommodating—designed to take advantage of Maine’s four seasons. Flanagan Farm offers an unforgettable backdrop to host your event, whether it is an intimate gathering, an all out bash, or the wonderful options in between. Weddings at Flanagan Farm include use of the entire property, including overnight accommodations in the farmhouse for 10-12 guests from Thursday through Sunday. You are welcome to host your ceremony and reception on site, as well as rehearsal dinner, welcome drinks, and even a farewell brunch if you'd like. Additionally, Flanagan Farm is among the closest wedding venues to Portland, at just 25 minutes drive, so many couples love that they can combine the best of Portland (including hotels or rental homes for guests) with the natural beauty of an elevated outdoor setting for their wedding weekend.

Boothbay Playhouse Weddings is a spacious, post & beam style wedding venue located on the beautiful Boothbay peninsula. This charming historic theater is ideal for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and other special events from April to early December. We include what many venues don't: cross back chairs farm tables indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces cooling & heating indoor restrooms bridal suite & salon stations groom's den lounge with bar stone patio lawn games screened porch and large deck free parking for 80+ vehicles commercial kitchen prep space 130" projection screen, WIFI, mismatched china, silverware and glassware, DAY OF EVENT COORDINATION. The Playhouse theater has hosted regional and national talent such as TV and movie actors Christopher Reeve, Oscar-nominated Tom Hulce, and soap star Maeve McGuire, among others! With the building’s rich history and rustic elegance, it’s the perfect opening scene for your big day! We invite you to write your love story with us.

The Agora Grand Events Center is located in the former St. Patrick's Church, and is now a beautiful event center perfect for weddings and more! Castle ambiance for your fairytale. Agora Grand Event Center is the perfect blank slate for you to craft the event or wedding of your dreams.

Woodfords Club is an historic venue in Portland, Maine. Incorporated as a social club in 1913, the charm of this era has been maintained through recent restoration efforts as is seen in the lobby room you step into upon entering the Club. A Banquet Hall with stage area provides ample room to meet the needs of any occasion. Smaller rooms and a commercial kitchen add to the opportunities for your event. Ample on-site parking is available for your use.

In 2007, Chestnut Street Church, already on the National Registry of Historic Places, was purchased and completely renovated, turning it into a locally loved and nationally acclaimed restaurant, Grace, in 2009. Grace operated as a full service restaurant and event space until 2019 when we again reimagined the beautiful structure to concentrate only on the event side of the business so we could make more room for beautiful weddings, exciting functions and our commitment to having space for our community efforts.

1785 Inn, is a historic, classic country inn nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Formerly operated as both B&B and Fine Dining Restaurant. The Inn was well-known for its spectacular mountain views, cozy pub, friendly service, comfortable lodging rooms; tte restaurant for it’s delicious meals with waiters outfitted in tuxedo shirts and bow ties preparing Caesar salads and flambe dessert table-side. 1785 Inn is a wonderfully relaxing place to vacation any time of year. Our central location in Mt. Washington Valley puts you in the middle of a wide variety of things to do year round. Take a summer stroll to the sandy beach on the Saco River with views of Cathedral Ledge, Cross Country Ski on the 1785 Inn Trail, or take a short drive to many of the nearby Ski Mountains, adventure parks, Story Land, Santa’s Village, or shopping outlets

Enchanted Gables is one of a kind design and one of the most stunning wedding venues in Maine. The Venue is where love, beauty, and elegance meets a style of a modern barn design. Situated in the heart of Maine, Enchanted Gables is the largest heated barn venue in the North East. Every wedding is the opportunity to simply take a carriage ride to your wedding vowel destination while hearing your guests prepare for your grand entrance. Imagine you exchanging your vows at Enchanted Gables is a story you could write in your next chapter. This venue sets the stage for the best wedding you can ever dream of.

Maple Rock Farm is one of the oldest homesteads in Parsonsfield, ME. Rich with history, this 14-acre property is home to a 5-bed room colonial farmhouse and gorgeous post-and-beam barn. From the upper and lower apple orchards to the 100-year old maple grove adorning the entranceway, this beautifully nostalgic location brings all New England has to offer to one place. Maple Rock Farm is a special place where joy is shared and memories are made. Our wedding season runs from May to October. Our base rate includes access to the farmhouse to get ready as well as full access to the property and barn. Please contact us for more information on wedding packages and services.