Function Facilities

A Partial Listing of Historic Event Sites:

Cape Ann Marina – www.capeannmarina.com
75 Essex Ave. Gloucester, Ma. 01930
Contact: Denise Gadbois 978-283-2116 ext 450
Tented facility adjacent to hotel and spa overlooking active yacht and fishing port.

Carriage Pines Golf Club – www.affairscatering.com
237 Dodge Road Rowley, Ma. 01969
Contact: Mitch Mitchell 978-948-2777
This Vermont-style post & beam room has a large stone fireplace. Overlooks wooded fairways and lawns. Home to Affairs Catering has complete bar service. Has a capacity of 125 guests with dance floor.

Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham – www.communityhouse.org
284 Bay Road, South Hamilton, Ma.
Contact: 978-468-4818
Designed in the style of a 1920’s ballroom. Modern amenities, which includes air conditioning, may accommodate up to 120 guests for a seated event or 160 guests for a cocktail style occasion.

Elks At Bass Rocks – www.elksatbassrocks.com
101 Atlantic Road Gloucester, Ma. 01930
Contact: Kelly Barusso 978-282-3200
A former Inn, which offers ocean views, parking, and air conditioning. Has capacity of 200 plus with ample dance floor. Has own bar service.

Glen Magna Farms – www.glenmagnafarms.org
Ingersoll Street Danvers, Ma. 01923
Contact: Heather King 978-774-9165
A Circa 1800 Victorian Country Home, maintained by Danvers Historical Society. Beautiful bontanical gardens and rolling lawns lend themselves to make this a setting reminiscent to Gone With The Winds’ Tara. Capacity varies according to style. Outside tent capabilities can provide a setting of increased proportions.

Gould Barn
135 Perkins Row Topsfield, Ma. 01983
Contact: Peggy Isler
Originally built in 1710, operated by the Topsfield Historical Society. Bathroom available – 100 guest capacity.

Groveland Fairways – www.grovelandfairways.com
156 Main Street Groveland, Ma. 01834
Contact: Liz Croteau 978-373-2872 ext. 13
Tastefully appointed reception site, with a capacity of 200 plus. Well appointed bridal suite, with capabilities of having indoor or outside ceremony on-site. Has own bar service and ample parking.

Hammond Castle – www.hammondcastle.org
80 Hesperus Avenue Gloucester, Ma. 01930
Contact: Linda Rose 978-281-4031
A stone constructed medieval-style castle embellished with period artifacts. Located overlooking Gloucester Harbor.

Hellenic Center - www.helleniccenter.com
Route 1A (117 County Road) Ipswich, Ma. 01938
Contact: 978-356-4742
Seating for 200 - Mansion is surrounded by flowing lawns and heavily wooded tree scapes. Has own bar service.

Masonic Temple Of Ipswich
Contact: 978-356-3131
Indoor air conditioned capacity of 150 guests, with full service bar license. Large lawn and wooded outdoor space, with tented capabilities handling a larger volume of guests.

Rockport Art Association – www.rockportartassn.org
12 Main Street Rockport, Ma. 01966 / Contact Robin Perry
978-546-6604 Circa 1800 setting with finished hand-hewn beams and wide board flooring. Capacity 140 with available designated parking.

Salisbury Beach Reservation – www.state.ma.us/dem/parks/salb.htm
Contact: 978-462-4481 Wooden beach structure, with capacity of 130 guests. Overlooks the ocean, public restrooms nearby. Picnic style table seating. Alcohol may be an option, with police detail.

Smith Barn At Brooksby Farm – www.peabodyhistorical.org
38 Felton St. Peabody, Ma. 01960 / Contact: Tammy Messina
978-204-6345 A Circa 1700 working apple orchard with an adjacent antique firehouse and historic farmhouse. The main setting is the former “apple” barn, which has been restored to its original décor. Capacity – 200 plus.

Tuck’s Point – www.manchester.ma.us/pages/manchesterma_recreation/tucks
17 Tuck’s Point Road Manchester, Ma. 01944
Manchester Parks & Recreation - 978-256-2019
A beautiful location overlooking Manchester harbor. The quaint “chowder house” is furnished with picnic style seating, with female and male bathroom facilities. For further information, contact Manchester Parks & Recreation department.