From historic estates to cheerful country barns, the following venues provide a seamless blend of tradition and modernity (and have been favorites of ours to paint for clients over the years!).
Willowdale Estate - Topsfield, MA
With historic surroundings and understated elegance, Willowdale Estate is located just 30 miles north of Boston. The venue is nestled within a 720-acre state forest that abuts the pristine Ipswich River, and is beautiful in all seasons.
2. The Barn at Flanagan Farm - Buxton, Maine
With two magnificent barns set on sixty-six pastoral acres, Flanagan Farm is versatile and accommodating—designed to take advantage of Maine’s four seasons—be it the open-air freshness of spring and summer or the crisp light and cozy warmth of fall and winter. Echoes of the property’s agrarian past are present and preserved in the brilliant restoration and renovation of the attached 19th-century barn and farmhouse and unadulterated pasture.
3. Greydon House - Nantucket, MA
A former sea captain’s house right off the wharf in town, Greydon House is where classic style meets historic environs. A stylish standout among Nantucket hotels, Greydon House is where you’ll discover artworks by Terry Winters, an overgrown English garden, and a whimsical Venetian-inspired restaurant. Two minutes from the ferry terminal, the location lets you explore the island’s unconventional and free-spirited culture with ease.
4. Castle Hill Inn - Newport, Rhode Island
Sophisticated and luxuriously laid-back, Castle Hill Inn evokes the grandness of years past, while offering today’s savvy guests the personalized service, attention to detail, and world-class cuisine they crave in a seaside resort-like setting. This gracious Inn is one of the most sought-after hotels in Newport.
5. The Norumbega Inn - Camden, Maine
Recently renovated with the utmost attention to detail and delightful taste, this historic boutique hotel is the perfect setting for an intimate celebration where the mountains meet the sea. The striking beauty of the outdoors meets the luxurious comfort of the indoors.
6. The Barn on Walnut Hill - North Yarmouth, Maine
The serene and beautifully manicured four acre estate offers an intimate setting to host events. Located in the quiet town of North Yarmouth, the 19th-century barn and farmhouse have been painstakingly restored and renovated to capture the charm of time past while simultaneously offering modern amenities to facilitate flawless events.
7. Cunningham Farm - New Gloucester, Maine
The property boasts more than 90 acres of land inclusive of three event barns, a farmhouse, a pond, a river, a meandering brook, rock walls, and an iconic tree farm, in a gorgeous area of Maine not far from Portland.