New England Outdoor Center
Hotel in Millinocket, ME. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $26k–$36k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 300 guests
- Minimum: 20 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: Millinocket, Maine
Located in Millinocket, Maine, along the shores of Millinocket Lake, the New England Outdoor Center features views of Mount Katahdin. Outdoor ceremonies can be held by the water at "The Point" or "The Look," while indoor receptions take place at the LEED-certified Event Center atop Hammond Ridge, which features warm wood finishes, expansive windows, and a covered patio. On-site lodging is available in 21 cabins, and dining options include the River Drivers Restaurant and the Knife Edge Brewing microbrewery and pizzeria. The venue seats up to 300 guests for a seated reception, with tent setups available from June through October. The Twin Pines and Tablelands buffet dinner packages include a salad course, a choice of two main entrées, a choice of one vegetarian entrée, vegetables, and sides, with optional passed appetizers and grazing stations available; no bar is included in the base package.
Food
Buffet dinner packages (Twin Pines or Tablelands) including salad, main entrées, vegetarian entrée, vegetables, and sides. Optional cocktail hour passed appetizers and grazing stations available.
Packages
- Dinner Buffet: $75-$95 — Based on buffet tier (Twin Pines at $75/pp or Tablelands at $95/pp)
Includes: Salad course, Choice of 2 main entrées, Choice of 1 vegetarian entrée, Vegetables and sides
Taxes and fees
- State Tax: 8%
- Gratuity: 18%
- Service Fee: 5%
- Resort Shuttle Service: $300-$500
Good to know
- Food & beverage minimums and facility fees do not include State of Maine 8% tax, automatic 18% gratuity, and 5% service fee.
- Tent receptions require a separate tent and rental package (not included in venue fee).
- Resort quiet hours begin at 11pm.
- Ceremony site fee varies by guest count: $1,000 for 20-100 guests, $1,500 for 100+ guests.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at New England Outdoor Center cost?
Based on New England Outdoor Center's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $25,500–$36,500 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 New England Outdoor Center hold?
New England Outdoor Center can host up to 300 guests seated. It has a minimum of 20 guests.
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