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You can ask our team about our peak and off-peak season rates today. It doesn’t matter if your wedding is 6 months away or 16 months away; our experienced team will guide you through the planning process, every step of the way! Email barn@gibbethill.com for more info.

The Barn at Gibbet Hill is a wedding venue nestled amidst picturesque rolling hills of conservation land in Groton, Massachusetts. This beautifully renovated and restored 100-year-old Barn exudes rustic elegance.

Facilities and Capacity

The Barn at Gibbet Hill offers unparalleled views and a range of options to make your ceremony and reception truly remarkable. It provides couples with an exclusive and breathtaking ceremony location at the top of Gibbet Hill. Imagine saying "I do" amidst the enchanting ivy-covered ruins of Bancroft's castle. With a generous capacity of up to 224 guests, including space for a dance floor, the Barn ensures ample room for everyone to celebrate your special day. Enhancing the experience further, an outside deck with a permanent roof and heating facilities serves as an ideal setting for cocktail receptions. Guests can mingle and relax as they enjoy the surrounding beauty.

Services Offered

The Barn at Gibbet Hill goes above and beyond with its amenities. It is equipped with a full-service kitchen and bar. Their dedicated staff is committed to attending to every detail, ensuring your event runs seamlessly and effortlessly. Highlighting their commitment to quality, the Barn at Gibbet Hill takes pride in their farm-to-table cuisine, which showcases the freshest ingredients sourced from local farms and producers.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access
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4.9 out of 5 rating
109 Reviews
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97% Recommended by couples

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Colin R. Sent on 11/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

The Barn at Gibbet Hill was an incredible venue to get married in. They went above and beyond every step of the way. It was very clear that the entire staff truly wanted to make our night as memorable as possible. Going into the process, we weren’t worried about much from Gibbet Hill, but we could never have expected the level of service we received. There really aren’t enough words to accurately describe how satisfied we were with this venue, but I do want to try and highlight a few aspects that were especially spectacular.

First, our day of planner Stefani was exactly what you need from an event planner. Our first meeting relieved so much stress during the planning process, because it was clear that Stefani had everything under control. She followed that up with excellent communication throughout the process and handled all of our back and forth on the guest list and menu items with no issue. We couldn’t have made our night a reality without her.

Secondly, the service from the rest of the staff was incredible. Our wedding party attendant, Jess specifically, was top tier. We never needed anything that evening, because she was already behind us with whatever it was we needed. Additionally, we had to move the ceremony inside last minute due to the weather, and the crew at Gibbet Hill handled it with so much efficiency and discretion our guests had no idea there was a last-minute change happening. After all the dust settled, I think we decided that the inside ceremony might have been even better that way!

Lastly, and as important as anything else for us, the food lived up to every bit of the hype. One of the most common compliments we got from our guests was it was the best food they’d every had at a wedding. Food was incredibly important to us, and I would say we have very high standards when it comes to our meals. The chef and the rest of the kitchen staff surpassed those already high standards at every stage, hors d’oeuvres to dessert. I’m confident I’ll never enjoy another wedding meal in my future, because I will forever be comparing it to the one we had at Gibbet Hill. Simply, phenomenal.
Maddie
Maddie F. Sent on 11/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Well-oiled machine. Book them if you can!

This venue is a well-oiled machine. They know exactly what they're doing, and the best thing you can do is just trust them! We had a 220-person wedding on the most popular wedding weekend of the year (October 8), Gibbet Hill had another wedding that same morning, and the night went SO smoothly and we felt special and taken care of. At the end of our ceremony, during our few moments alone, the staff had set out all of the appetizers for us in the wedding suite, and one of each signature cocktail. Bree Oates was our planner and coordinator, and we felt like family by the end. This venue and its professional staff KNOW how to host a wedding, and we're so glad we chose them. Guests are still talking about the event over a month later, reminiscing! Thank you, Gibbet Hill!
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Jen A. Sent on 10/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Summer Venue

We got married almost three months ago on 7/15/22. We could not have asked for a more phenomenal experience with everyone at The Barn at Gibbet Hill. Dierdre was our coordinator and helped us plan throughout the year leading up to our event. We changed our details and numbers many times and things fluctuated, and she meticulously handled each change. She was a pleasure to work with. We had many strong opinions and Dierdre navigated helping us plan with grace and kept everyone calm right up until we walked down the aisle.

Heather was our bridal party attendant and was phenomenal. Everyone kept telling us prior to the wedding that we wouldn't have time to eat during the wedding. Heather made sure that was not the case. Every time we turned around, there was a plate of appetizers or a fresh drink ready for us to taste. How many couples can say they were able to taste everything at their wedding?

The week of our wedding, a number of family members got COVID and were not able to join us. The team helped us accommodate a last-minute videographer as as well as many last minute shuffles to the seating chart and layout. We never worried for a second that everything wasn't going to be handled.

The food was delicious and the venue itself was stunning. We could not feel more grateful to have picked The Barn at Gibbet Hill.
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Adam Rice - Singer/Guitarist Adam Rice - Singer/Guitarist Wedding Musicians

Gibbet Hill is one of my favorite venues, offering lawn, deck, barn, and restaurant settings for any size wedding. There is power availability for each location (great for musicians/DJs), and the coordinators are great at keeping the day moving along smoothly. I also really enjoy the food! Really great scenery, convenient parking, and modern facilities.

Piper Jo Nevins Photography Piper Jo Nevins Photography Wedding Photographers

Such a beautiful venue!!!! Rustic barn meets modern day classic. So much character. The grounds are stunning. And the food is farm-to-table fantastic!!!!!!!!

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Barn at Gibbet Hill frequently asked questions

Barn at Gibbet Hill includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Barn at Gibbet Hill includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Barn at Gibbet Hill includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Barn at Gibbet Hill for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
Barn at Gibbet Hill offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Barn at Gibbet Hill offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
Barn at Gibbet Hill offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Barn at Gibbet Hill offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Barn at Gibbet Hill is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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