Gloriosa & Co. @ the Curtis House
$12,000 starting price
Massachusetts/New England/New York
Service area
101 to 150 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Gloria Pacosa
OWNER
Gloriosa & Co. at the Curtis House is a wedding and event venue in Ashfield, MA, located near the Pioneer Valley towns of Northampton and Amherst. Set in the Berkshire foothills, this private property has it all: a forest backdrop, rolling green lawn, stone wall, gardens bursting with blooms, a mature apple orchard, a beautifully restored barn with an attached vintage glass greenhouse, all right in the middle of a picturesque small New England town. Here, you can mark your milestone occasion in an idyllic setting that showcases the beauty of rural western Massachusetts in the spring, summer, and fall.
Rustic and elegant, versatile and comfortable, Gloriosa & Co. offers several options for your wedding celebration. Get dressed and ready inside the historic Curtis House, surrounded by an amazing collection of antiques and one-of-a-kind items. Sneak out to the greenhouse or the garden for a breathtaking first-look photoshoot. For an outdoor ceremony, you can exchange your vows on the lawn, in the orchard, or on the hillside. Then, enjoy a few minutes alone together on the sun porch before joining your guests for cocktail hour on our Goshen stone patio. The barn is our main event space, accommodating up to 140 guests for dinner and dancing, with space for a band or DJ. If you are planning a larger event, we can accommodate up to 170 for dinner under a tent on the lawn (tent rental recommendations available upon request).
Whatever you imagine for your wedding, the dedicated team at Gloriosa & Co. will be there to help you. We are a nearly one-stop shop, assisting you with planning throughout the process, providing full day-of coordination, reception dinner catering, florals and decor (if you like), and a hundred other little things that inevitably arise. Our catering package includes staffing, dinnerware, and linens -- no need to coordinate rentals with an array of vendors. Each menu is different, custom-designed to reflect who you are, and each meal is carefully prepared with seasonal ingredients and locally sourced produce for maximum flavor and freshness.
Gloriosa & Co. is located within two hours of Boston and three hours from New York City. Open for weekend events May - October.
Woman-owned Business
Speaks English
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$12,000
Ceremony:
$12,000
Bar services:
$48 per person
Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Barn
Estate
Garden
Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Gloria Pacosa
owner
I believe there is magic in spaces. Whether it be in a sprawling forest, an intricate mansion or a bubbling swamp, you can always find it in the little crevices. In my lifetime, I have tried to foster magic where I could find it. I’ve found it in our little town of Ashfield. I’ve found it in the dimples of my children. And twenty years ago, I found it in the big gray house above the town fields, inhabited by a sweet old woman named Angela O’Donnell.
I fell in love with the location, the sheer scale of the house, the apple trees in the backyard, but I really fell in love with the potential of the space—what I knew I could bring to it. So every day after I walked my daughters home from preschool, I would bring Angela baked goods and vegetables and chat with her about anything and everything. When Angela couldn’t manage to live on her own, she gave me her blessing and sold her beautiful home to us. Over the past twenty years I’ve done my best to pull the magic out of it—with new coats of paint and fairy trees and my mother’s paintings. I feel blessed that I can share the magic of my home and garden with people who want the most important moments of their lives to be beautiful and intimate.
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4.9
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Gloriosa & Co. has received glowing reviews as a stunning wedding venue with exceptional service. The barn and gardens are praised for their beauty, the food is described as incredible, and the staff are commended for being kind, courteous, and helpful. Guests appreciated the personalization and attention to detail, noting the intimate, down-to-earth feel and highly recommending the venue for a unique and beautiful wedding experience in Western Massachusetts.Review photos
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Shannon W
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5.0
10/22/2024
We had the most magical wedding at Gloriosa! The venue itself is gorgeous and the gardens throughout are beautiful. The food was delicious and it was even better that we got to create the menu with her and Emma and incorporate some Honduran dishes since my husband is half-Honduran. Gloria also did our flowers which were breathtaking and created a beautiful and colorful arch for us to get married under. Gloria herself is also a huge part of why we had such a magical wedding. She was instrumental in coordinating the whole day and made sure that ourselves, our families, and our guests were all comfortable and happy. One moment in particular will always stand out for me, which is when she helped my dad (who has mobility issues) down the steps from the house to the ground so we could get ready to walk down the aisle together. She came and helped him down without a second thought or anyone asking her to. That meant the world to me. We are so lucky that we were able to find Gloria and have our dream wedding at Gloriosa!
response 11/08/2024
Shannon, your review made Gloria cry! Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pl...
easure to work with you and Richard, and to host you and your families for this amazing September day. The connections we form with our clients are one of the main reasons we love what we do! Wishing you the best. Love, Emma and Glo
Joseph &
5.0
2/06/2025
We've worked with Gloria and Emma at Gloriosa & Co. on several weddings for our mutual clients and we've loved every minute!
As live wedding entertainers, we've performed at hundreds of venues, and Gloriosa is one of our absolute favorites. The barn and gardens are absolutely beautiful, the food is INCREDIBLE, and the staff are kind, courteous, and helpful.
They're a joy to work with and we can't recommend this venue enough for your wedding!
response 02/10/2025
Joseph & Erika, thank you for your kind words! Making sure vendors have a good experience...
is really important to us. We love every event you play here too, and take every opportunity to recommend y'all to our clients. Hope to have you back out to Ashfield soon! Best, Emma and Gloria
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Maddie A
4.0
1/14/2025
Gloriosa & Co. were a joy to work with. Gloria's florals were simply amazing and Emma's food was delicious (if you don't get pie, you're missing out!) The barn was beautiful, and guests ended up also hanging out by the fire pit and other outdoor spaces. We had such a lovely night, all in all. I only have one caveat, which is that I'm glad I used my own planner in addition to Gloria, since some day-of details were forgotten. I would definitely recommend them though, the location is beautiful and Gloria's advice helped us find some of our other vendors, like our music. Gloria really saw what my vision was and helped make that happen with minimal stress, which was exactly what I needed. She's definitely a vendor you'll want to work with if you want your wedding and the whole planning experience to feel easy, low key, charming, and a little magical.
Natalie T
5.0
10/14/2024
We could not have been happier with our experience with Gloriosa. It gave us the feel of a backyard wedding in all the best ways - intimate, personal, down to earth, while being exceptionally beautiful. You feel like you are joining a family when you work with Gloria and her team. I lost track of the number of guests who came to us and said, "I've been to a lot of weddings, and this was by far the most beautiful." We can take credit for the substance of the wedding, but all the credit for aesthetic goes to Gloria. We had lots of people tell us it was the most delicious meal they've had at a wedding, too. We had zero trouble working with lots of dietary restrictions with Emma. We were just so lucky to get the date we wanted and that such a team and venue exists in our town. The whole process working with them was easy and relaxed.
response 11/08/2024
Natalie and Ethan, thank you so much! It was our pleasure to host your wedding, we love g...
etting to work with folks in our community. I'm sure we will see you around town or at the bike store! Love, Glo and Emma
Catherine M
5.0
9/29/2024
I cannot speak highly enough about our experience hosting our wedding at The Curtis House by Gloriosa & Co. My husband and I got married a couple of weeks ago (September 2024) and our wedding was truly one the happiest, best days of our lives thanks to the love and personalization that Gloria and Emma put into planning and executing our day. We were drawn to so many things about the venue, including the charming setting of Ashfield, the rustic but modernized aesthetic of the barn, the beautiful gardens and greenhouse, and the house being an available space to get ready. We were also drawn to the convenience and uniqueness of being able to provide our floral arrangements from Gloria’s greenhouse and gardens on-site, and having all of the food and beverages taken care of through the venue’s catering and bar team.
But what made us decide to book this venue for our special day was the attention that Gloria and Emma give each couple. This venue is not your typical wedding factory that puts on weddings multiple times a week, every week of the year; Gloria and Emma host between 12-15 weddings per year and consequently each couple they work with gets full access to the venue the weekend of their wedding and so much guidance during the planning process. We were able to cultivate a vegetarian menu consisting of so many of our favorite foods plus a number of signature dishes of the venue, such as a butternut squash galette that was a crowd favorite. Sustainability is also incredibly important to us as a couple, and Gloria and Emma are committed to sourcing only local, seasonal ingredients for the food and florals and minimizing waste, which meant so much to us. In terms of decor and furnishings, the venue has so much available for couples to use, such as tables, chairs, ceremony benches, several wedding arches to choose from, displays for food or guest favors, tableware, candles, string lights, and more. We did not have to rent or coordinate anything other than the few DIY projects we made, which Gloria and Emma effortlessly integrated into the set up for us. Being able to take care of practically everything through Gloria and Emma made planning so much simpler.
On the wedding day, Gloria, Emma, and their team handled the venue set up in a few hours, which happened like a choreographed dance that required practically no work from us or our wedding parties other than providing input and approval along the way. Everything went extremely smoothly and we were able to be fully present. After our ceremony, my husband and I returned to the house, where Gloria had set up champagne and a spread of our hors d'oeuvres for us to enjoy over a few minutes of privacy, which is something she had recommended we do as we took in the moment together. Our guests have had nothing but positive things to say about our wedding and it was clear the day of how much fun everyone had. We have received so many compliments about how beautiful and authentic the venue was, how exquisite Gloria’s floral arrangements were, how delicious all of the food was (even the heavy meat-eaters loved the vegetarian menu), and how this will be a wedding they will always remember. Gloria made us feel like part of her family and we were so happy to be able to support her business. We truly could not have asked for a more memorable, personalized, loving, and beautiful wedding, and hope that many other couples have the pleasure of getting married at this special place.
response 11/08/2024
Dear Cat and Mitchell, Thank you so much for this lovely and detailed description of what ...
we do! We love getting to work with folks like you, who are mindful not only of their guests' experience but of the impact of an event like this. (And don't tell anyone, but I LOVE a vegetarian menu!). Please stop by any time you're in the area, we'd love to see you. Wishing you all the best! Love, Emma and Glo
Michael P
5.0
8/28/2024
Gloriosa & Co is a magical place and we cannot recommend it enough. Every aspect of our wedding there was exceptional. We felt that each element of our day was customized to suit our tastes, resulting in a one of kind experience for us and our guests. I am confident recommending Gloriosa to anyone seeking a truly one of a kind, exceptionally beautiful wedding that captures the very best that Western Massachusetts has to offer. Unlike so many other venues, Gloriosa handles many of the key elements - space, flowers and food (even dessert + cake if you want). This made planning so much easier and allowed us to focus on crafting a wedding that felt unique to us.
The space - both Curtis House and the barn - as well as the grounds and gardens are stunning. Every item feels thoughtfully selected and curated, from the unique collection of plates and the antique chairs and tables, to the flowers growing in the many gardens. We looked at a few venues in Western Massachusetts and none capture the beauty of this region more than Gloriosa.
The food on our wedding day was outstanding and designing our menu with Gloria and Emma was a delight. They sought to capture our vision for the food, and managed to satisfy our families coming from very different cultural backgrounds. The meal didn’t feel like “wedding food” - it was a gourmet feast with all of the best products the region has to offer. The food was fresh and the team even accommodated a few special requests.
Working with the Gloriosa team was an absolute joy. Gloria and Emma take a very personal approach to the planning. It felt like a very good family friend or beloved relative was planning our wedding. We felt cared for throughout the process, not like we were just a number being cycled through a rinse and repeat day (which is what we felt when visiting many venues in the region!). On the day of the wedding, Gloria was loving and supportive and knew just what to do to put us both at ease. Since our wedding, Gloria has become a family friend and we try to say hello whenever we’re in the area.
The day of our wedding was remarkable. Every single thing went off without a hitch and we did not have to worry at all. My husband and I were able to enjoy the day and be present with each other and with our guests. Our wedding party, many of whom had been in other weddings, were astounded by how relaxed the entire day felt. Thanks to the Gloriosa team we were able to all enjoy ourselves in a peaceful environment.
Contracting with other vendors was also a breeze as the Gloriosa team was responsive and efficient. We went with a few of their recommendations and found them to be just as talented and easy to work with as Gloriosa & Co.
We are so grateful to have found Gloriosa and to have celebrated our wedding there. If you are considering them at all - do it! One visit and you will be convinced it is the right choice.
response 11/08/2024
Michael and Coleman, thank you for your kind words! What a joy to have our memories of yo...
ur wedding brought back to the surface. It was a beautiful day and you were beautiful grooms! It's always a joy to see you when you stop by. Love, Glo and Emma
Canaan G
5.0
7/05/2023
It's impossible to fully describe how incredible Gloriosa & Co. is in words. The venue is absolutely stunning, and Gloria is a fantastic host. We stayed the weekend (Fri-Sun), and Gloria made sure that we were taken care of every moment. She even whisked us away for a private moment after our ceremony and brought us champagne and snacks. The house and the grounds are so charming and filled with unique details - whether it's a flower blooming in the garden or in the nursery, or an antique piece of artwork in the old house, we were so grateful to find such a special setting for celebrating our wedding.
The food at our reception dinner and day-after brunch simply transcended what we thought possible for wedding food. Each dish was incredibly well-made, well-plated, and delicious. Emma and her catering team are extremely talented and ensured that every detail was perfectly executed. We are food snobs with high standards, and every course exceeded our expectations. People will not stop talking about how good the food was (including our pies for dessert!).
Everything was perfect. My wife teared up as she hugged Gloria good-bye on our last day! We did not want to say good-bye to this magical place. If you are looking for a beautiful venue that will give you the barn wedding of your dreams, know that you will be in fantastic hands at Gloriosa & Co.
response 07/13/2023
Dear Canaan and Brittany, wow, thank you so much for your kind words! We love what we do,...
and getting to share this place with folks who appreciate it as much as we do. We hope you'll come back to visit often, you are always welcome! Love from Glo and Emma
Teri R
5.0
2/13/2023
Every inch of this property is thoughtfully designed and delightful, around every corner there is another sweet detail. We had an 80 person wedding the barn was just the right size to allow for a family style meal, dancing and even a lounge area indoors. Cocktail hour was in the gardens and on the stone patio, and our ceremony took place in front of the dahlia field overlook the town steeple. All our gusts were blown away with how lovely everything was.
Gloria, Emma and the rest of their team at the Curtis House made our day so special. Thank you so much!
Jake K
5.0
1/09/2023
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Gloriosa! Set in the beautiful Hilltowns of Western Mass, Gloriosa's barn and house are a beautiful location for any wedding. My wife and I could not have been happier with how our big day went. We met with Gloria and Emma several times leading up to our wedding to go over logistics and menu planning, which we found very helpful. Gloria literally invites you into her home creating a warm and welcoming environment. Her style is stunning - from the linens, to the antique chairs, glasses, dishware, and flowers. And the food! Emma is an extraordinary cook and works with you to create a menu that fits your needs. Our guests mentioned multiple times how much they loved the food at our wedding - we served salmon and a ratatouille tart as our main entrees. Both were exceptional and we had plenty of it!
Some details about our wedding:
150 guests - rented a tent for everyone to dine in outside
married outside - guests sat on benches provided by the venue
used Gloriosa's barn for dancing (it was also where the bathroom and bar were located)
Other things to keep in mind: Gloriosa is located in the wonderful, small town of Ashfield. Plenty of airbnbs but the closet hotels are a 25-40 minute drive away.
response 07/13/2023
Jake and Elena, thank you so much for this detailed review ! It was a pleasure to work wi...
th you both -- you're practically our neighbors, and it's always lovely to host a celebration for members of our local community. Hope you are both well, and don't hesitate to stop by and say hello! Love Glo and Emma
Michael H
5.0
11/01/2019
My wife and I got married at the Curtis House (venue for Gloriosa and Co.) in September 2018. We loved it. The place was magical. Ashfield is charming. (Side note on Ashfield: I don't know if the town ever got cell phone coverage, but when we got married there, it was still a little oasis where people had to live in the moment because no one got cell phone reception. We thought that would be an annoying part of the weekend, but it turned out to be a perk. The town itself is small and a little out of the way, but we were able to find a number of AirBnbs for our guests, and the Red Roof Inn was not too far away. But that's Ashfield.) Back to Gloriosa & Co., working with Glo and her team was great. We had to plan the wedding from across the country, so we mostly communicated via email and phone calls. Some great things about the Curtis House venue: 1) the food. Amazing. Delicious. Customizable. They included Middle Eastern and Georgian (the country) food as part of our appetizers because they spent time asking what my wife and I loved. 2) the venue. We loved the barn setting for the dinner and the dancing. We also loved the lawn, and had our rehearsal dinner there the night before outside the barn. We actually got married in the church on the corner, but we used all the space for everything else. (Some of our friends even camped in one of the corners behind the garden. I tried to get my wife to do that, but she thought it would not be the best idea. She was probably right.) 3) Staying at the Curtis House. I didn't realize how convenient it would be to stay right at the site. And there were enough rooms to house a number of our family members. 4) Glo and her team. They were there when we needed them. They made sure everything was prepped beforehand and running smoothly on the day of. It was great knowing her Glo and her team were on our side. Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more. Ashfield and the Curtis House will always have a special place in our hearts.
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