Glen Magna Farms
Historic Estate / Mansion in Danvers, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $23k–$33k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 200 guests
- Minimum: 100 guests
- Services: Dinner
Owned by the Danvers Historical Society, this 11-acre historic estate features a c. 1790 Colonial Revival mansion expanded in the 1890s, as well as the 1794 Derby Summer House designed by Samuel McIntire. The mansion's first floor houses a foyer, drawing room, parlor, library, and dining room, including an interior doorway carved by McIntire with wheat sheaves and a flower basket, while the second floor provides separate dressing rooms. A covered veranda along the south side of the house overlooks lawns and formal gardens containing a replica 1840 gazebo, a wisteria-covered pergola, and an heirloom rose garden. For wedding receptions, the mansion accommodates 50 to 125 guests indoors, while a seasonal sailcloth tent on the grounds holds a seated reception for up to 200 guests. Venue packages provide complete setup, selected linens, China, a culinary chef, and dining staff, with dining options including plated entrées, buffets, food stations, and complimentary seasonal non-alcoholic beverage stations upon arrival.
Food
Plated dinner entrées, buffet options, and food stations are available. Passed and stationary hors d'oeuvres, sweet endings, and late-night snacks are available as add-ons.
Packages
- Dinner: $88-$125 — based on choice of plated dinner entrée, buffet, or food station selection
Includes: Decor for food tables, Complete setup and breakdown, Catering chef and culinary staff, Dining manager and wait staff, Choice of China pattern, flatware, stemware, full-length linen with overlays, Cake cutting and presentation, chocolate dipped fruits, fresh berries and cream, Silver service coffee and tea
Taxes and fees
- Tax: 7.00%
- Caterer Overtime: $350
- Venue Overtime: $500
- Danvers Historical Society Family-level membership: $65
- Bar Set Up Fee: $500.00
- Second Bar Set Up Fee (Lawn): $250
- Venue Rental (May – October, Weekday Mon-Thurs): $6000
- Venue Rental (May – October, Friday): $8200
- Venue Rental (May – October, Sunday & Holiday Monday): $8200
- Venue Rental (May – October, Saturday & Holiday Sunday): $9800
Good to know
- 100 person minimum for Saturday dates.
- Events must end by 10pm Sunday - Thursday and by 11pm Friday & Saturday.
- Vinwood Caterers is the exclusive caterer and bar service provider.
- The mansion is heated but does not have air-conditioning.
- Bar service is limited to a maximum of 4.5 consecutive hours.
- A Danvers Historical Society Family-level membership ($65) is required for rental.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Glen Magna Farms cost?
Based on Glen Magna Farms's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $23,000–$33,000 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
How many guests can Glen Magna Farms hold?
Glen Magna Farms can host up to 200 guests seated. It has a minimum of 100 guests.
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