The Barn at Castle Hill
Barn / Farm in Ipswich, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $24k–$34k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 130 guests
- Services: Dinner
Located at the base of Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts, The Barn is a historic, Italian-style structure featuring warm terra-cotta walls, a post-and-beam interior, wood floors, and a green tiled roof. The site overlooks winding salt marshes, tidal rivers, and woodlands, and outdoor ceremonies can be held in the nearby Vegetable Garden, which features stone walls, iron gates, pear trees, and antique towers. The venue seats up to 130 guests for a seated reception. Packages include an Event Manager, a Bridal Attendant, and service, bar, and kitchen staff. Catering features five passed hors d'oeuvres, a bread basket with whipped butter, a salad course, a choice of plated or buffet dinner, and coffee and tea, with optional add-on menu items available for pre-ceremony, cocktail reception, first course, dessert, and late-night snacks.
Food
Five passed hors d'oeuvres, bread basket, salad course, choice of plated or buffet dinner, coffee and tea. Optional add-on menu items for pre-ceremony, cocktail reception, first course, dessert, and late night snacks available.
Packages
- Dinner: $97-$151 — Base entrée price; upper end reflects typical first course and station additions
Includes: Event Manager, Bridal Attendant, Service, Bar & Kitchen Staff, Five Passed Hors D’oeuvres, Bread Basket with Whipped Butter, Salad Course, Choice of Plated & Buffet Dinner Styles, Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee & Tea
Taxes and fees
- Gratuity: 12%
- Administration Fee: 8%
- State Tax: 6.25%
- Local Tax: 0.75%
- Venue Rental Fee: $3,800
Good to know
- A supporting level membership is required to book an event at the Crane Estate.
- Holidays and Holiday Sundays: Venue rental fees and minimums will vary from above.
- Menu pricing and products are subject to change.
- Bar pricing and products are subject to change.
- Bar service ends one half hour prior to the conclusion of any event.
- Choosing a vegetarian meal in addition to the 2 options included in your package will result in a 3rd entrée fee of $4 per every guest.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at The Barn at Castle Hill cost?
Based on The Barn at Castle Hill's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $24,000–$33,500 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 The Barn at Castle Hill hold?
The Barn at Castle Hill can host up to 130 guests seated.
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