The Grove at Briar Barn Inn
Barn / Farm in Rowley, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $25k–$36k est. total for 100 guests
- Capacity: up to 100 guests
- Minimum: 50 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: 101 MAIN STREET, ROWLEY, MA 01969
The Grove at Briar Barn Inn is a post-and-beam barn venue located at 101 Main Street in Rowley, Massachusetts, on a site formerly occupied by a 1930s roadside motel. Receptions of up to 100 seated guests are held in the open-concept main dining area, which features hardwood floors, exposed wooden beams, rustic farm tables, and black double-ring industrial chandeliers. Additional event spaces include an outdoor terrace and patio overlooking landscaped lawns, a private dining room called the Burrow, and the Bramble House, which contains vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and a private bar. On-site accommodations and amenities at the property include a spa, 30 guest rooms, and a guest cottage. Wedding packages provide coordination, waitstaff, tableware, a complimentary sparkling wine toast, and a catering menu featuring five passed hors d'oeuvres, a cheese and crudités table, two plated entrées, and a signature cookie station.
Food
The catering package includes 5 passed hors d'oeuvres, a cheese and crudités table, choice of soup or salad, two formal plated entrées (plus a vegetarian option), coffee/tea service, and a signature cookie station. Cake cutting and presentation are also included.
Packages
- Dinner: $136-$140 — based on season (Peak Season $140/pp, Off-Peak $136/pp)
Includes: 5 Passed Hors D’oeuvres, Curated Cheese and Crudités Table, Soup or Salad Starter Course, Two Formal Plated Entrées (plus vegetarian option), Coffee & Tea Service, Signature Cookie Station, Cake Cutting & Presentation, Event Coordinator, Culinary team, Bartender, Wait staff
Taxes and fees
- Administrative Fee: 22%
- Sales Tax: State and local sales tax
- Beverage Set-Up Fee: $15/pp
- Bar Fee (Guests Under 21): $15
- Wine Pour Service Fee: $2 per person
- Venue Rental (Peak Season Friday): $6,000
- Venue Rental (Peak Season Saturday): $7,500
- Venue Rental (Peak Season Sunday): $4,500
- Venue Rental (Peak Season Weekday): $3,000
- Venue Rental (Off-Peak Nov, Dec, April Friday): $4,000
- Venue Rental (Off-Peak Nov, Dec, April Saturday): $5,000
- Venue Rental (Off-Peak Nov, Dec, April Sunday): $3,000
Good to know
- All food and beverage rates are subject to a 22% administrative fee and state/local sales tax.
- Venue rental fees vary by season and day of week, ranging from $2,000-$7,500, and are waived for Jan-March bookings.
- Ceremony fees are $1,800 during Peak Season and $1,500 during Off-Peak, but are waived in April.
- Minimum guest counts apply, ranging from 50 to 80 adults depending on the season and day of the week.
- Bar packages are reduced on the final invoice to reflect actual adult guest count (age 21+).
Common questions
How much does a wedding at The Grove at Briar Barn Inn cost?
Based on The Grove at Briar Barn Inn's published pricing, a dinner reception for 100 guests (100 is its listed limit) comes to about $24,500–$36,000 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 The Grove at Briar Barn Inn hold?
The Grove at Briar Barn Inn can host up to 100 guests seated. It has a minimum of 50 guests.
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