Hale Education
Garden / Outdoor in Westwood, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $4k–$8k est. rental for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 200 guests
- Services: Venue rental only
- Address: 80 Carby Street
Hale Education, located at 80 Carby Street in Westwood, Massachusetts, spans over 1,100 acres of woodlands and ponds on a property first established by Robert Sever Hale in 1918. For weddings, the venue accommodates up to 200 guests for a seated or standing reception across multiple event spaces, including Cat Rock Field, an Orchard & Barn area with a butterfly garden, and North Beach on the shores of Noanet Pond. Indoor structures include the Trading Post cabin and the Powissett Lodge, which features a cathedral ceiling, hardwood floors, a working fireplace, and an outdoor fire circle ceremony area with bench seating. Rental packages include a ceremony site with an arch, a five-hour reception ending by 11 PM, day-of setup starting at 8 AM, breakdown ending one hour post-reception, two hours of parking attendant service, trash disposal, and a fire pit setup with a wood bundle upon request. The venue does not provide on-site catering or bar services, allowing clients to bring their own choice of caterers.
Food
Catering is not provided by the venue. Couples are free to bring their own choice of caterers.
Packages
- Venue Only: Site rental fee ranges from $4,380 to $7,950 depending on the chosen location and season.
Includes: Five hour reception (latest end time: 11 PM), Day of set-up time starting at 8 AM and break-down ending 1 hour post-reception, Ceremony site with wedding arch, Fire pit set-up and wood bundle upon request, Parking attendants (2 hours) and trash disposal
Taxes and fees
- Field space for additional parking: $100
- Additional hour: Reception: $100
- Additional Site Visits: $100
- Camping base rate for 10 people: $350
- Camping additional 1-10 people: $10
- Set-up/Rehearsal rental the evening prior (Powissett Lodge): $250/hr
- Cat Rock: Large Yurt Rental: $440
- Cat Rock: Small Yurt Rental: $380
- North Beach: Swimming 1-50 ppl: $300
Good to know
- Alcohol requires a permit from the Town of Dover or Town of Westwood (requires at least 1 month to process).
- Powissett Lodge deliveries must be same-day, and pick-up must be same-day or before 8 AM the following day.
- Westwood sites (Cat Rock, North Beach, Cucchiara) have poor cell service and no WiFi.
- Hale does not provide wedding coordination; couples must manage vendors and timeline.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Hale Education cost?
Based on Hale Education's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $4,500–$8,000. It's a venue rental, so catering and bar are priced separately. Your actual quote will depend on date, season and final guest count.
How many guests can Hale Education hold?
Hale Education can host up to 200 guests seated.
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