Publick House Historic Inn

We got married August 11th, 2023 and the Publick House was the perfect vendor all around. They were incredibly responsive whenever I had questions and always were courteous, professional, and gave real answers (not just canned responses). Working with Kathy was great, she really understood who we were as a couple and our vision for both the ceremony and the reception. She gave us lots of great ideas on how to incorporate our theme (lemon and lavender) into the decor while still maintaining the charm of Paige Hall and the outdoor arbor.

Choosing The Publick House for our wedding was the best decision we have ever made. Having everything all in one place - ceremony location, reception, a multitude of room options for guests to choose from, breakfast options, after party location, rehearsal dinner location - made everything run so smoothly. The convenience made the whole weekend stress-free and so amazing. The staff at The Publick House went above and beyond to ensure everything was flawless. From our initial planning meetings to the day of the wedding, their professionalism and attention to detail were exceptional, even with a couple last minute day-of detail changes. They made sure everything ran smoothly, with their focus completely on our happiness. The garden gazebo was beautifully arranged - our guests were equally impressed with the warm and inviting atmosphere, not to mention the delicious food - stuffed chicken, prime rib, vegetarian option and apps - served during cocktail hour and the reception. Overall, our experience at The Publick House was nothing short of perfection. Every aspect, from the beautiful setting to the impeccable service, contributed to making our wedding day truly unforgettable. We are immensely grateful to the entire team for their dedication and hard work in making our dreams a reality. We wouldn't change a single thing about our wedding weekend.. it was perfect :-)

The Publick House made our ceremony and reception beautiful and hassle free. They took care of every detail and it was perfection. Our photos were incredible on the beautiful garden grounds and the big red barn in back made for an excellent additional photo shoot location with the fall leaves in the background. The reception hall was spacious and the food was superb. We were thrilled with this venue in every way.

We got married December 30,2023. It was our dream wedding! The entire property was decorated for Christmas and it was beautiful. The staff was helpful and the food was delicious!

We had our wedding here 02/03/2024, and it was perfect! The staff helped with every step along the way, making the day worry-free and seamless. Our wedding was exactly as I had always imagined it. From the food, to the accommodations my guests were very happy. I would recommend this place over and over again.

The Publick house was the perfect venue all around. We had our wedding in Paige Hall in December 2023. The seasonal decor was amazing making it feel truly like a hallmark movie. The venue is homey and the grounds are wonderfully maintained. Allison and the team pay such close attention to detail and made my vision come to life. You don’t have to worry about anything. This venue takes care of set up and take down. Your wedding cake is made in house with the baker and they are absolutely delicious! We are so happy to have the Publick House as part of our love story!

We had the best wedding at the Publick House! We didn't want to plan much, and Diana and the team there made everything so easy and stress-free! On the day of, Dennis and Savannah were amazing, making sure we could just enjoy our day with no worries! All of our guests had a great time - from the food, to the service, to being able to walk back to their rooms after open bar! They even recommended a DJ that we loved. The price and value were excellent, and I wouldn't change a thing!

I CAN'T RECOMMEND PUBLICK HOUSE HIGHLY ENOUGH!! Our May 2023 wedding was PERFECT!! We loved working with the Publick House. The garden was incredible, the tent was set up so perfectly, everything felt like a dream. The onsite rooms were perfect for many of our guests to stay in. We had one miscommunication on our wedding day, but they worked hard and pulled some strings for us to make things right. We loved working with Cathy O'brien from the first time we met her on our tour to our wedding day she was fantastic. We had a 6th month engagement and she was so helpful in planning and making sure everything ran smoothly in the days leading up to the wedding. We worked with John as our day of coordinator and everything went so smoothly. (After our wedding we realized that he was the same person who stopped me eating something I was allergic to at the tasting event. That was before we had even met him, he just remembered I had listed allergies and caught me. We'd been calling him my guardian angel and it was awesome working with him on our wedding day.) The staff helped with decor set up and tear down which was incredible! It was wonderful knowing my parents and bridal party didn't have to deal with packing up the decor after the wedding and could just go back to their rooms and rest. The FOOD was FANTASTIC. Oh my goodness. We were a little skeptical after our tasting but on our wedding day (when they only had two entres to focus on instead of 20) it was INCREDIBLE. I regret I didn't get more of a chance to enjoy it. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was 7 months later! We absolutely loved working with the Publick House!

The Publick House was the absolutely perfect venue for us. We did everything on site - rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and a farewell breakfast afterwards. Highly recommend this for anyone who has many out of town folks coming! It gave us a great opportunity to see and chat with folks throughout the weekend. The staff handled details so well - we had a dedicated contact person for all of our arrangements ahead of time, and then two specific people from the team handled everything day of (including setting up the ceremony and coordinating with our arriving vendors). Only note I would make is that a number of our guests had issues booking rooms in the block via the online system. However, any problems were solved by calling the lodging department directly! Just something to keep in mind as you direct your guests.

Everyone at the publick house is so helpful and kind. I didn’t have to worry about anything on the day of my wedding and walked into my dream when I entered my ceremony and reception. The staff thinks of everything & goes above and beyond. They are so accommodating and helped me create my dream day. 10/10!!!

Publick House in July is drop-dead gorgeous. Flowers are in bloom, the Meadow is lush, and the weather is perfect for dancing the night away. Publick House made what could have been a stressful planning process significantly easier. We loved the vegetarian and vegan options from their kitchen, our out-of-state guests appreciated the accommodations, and the on-site salon made hair and make up a breeze. Our day-of event coordinator was fantastic and key to the success of the day.

Everyone we worked with was so lovely. Professional, organized, and definitely more affordable as far as weddings go. The food was amazing, the cake was delicious, and they made everything so easy!

I would have my wedding here in a heartbeat again. Staff and food was great. Grounds are beautiful. However, the heat was unbearable. Yes we got married in July and it was hot and humid but we had our reception inside and was told on our initial tour that the AC worked great. It had to be over 80 degrees in the venue which really limited some guests dancing and enjoying themselves. I feel like the thing most people will remember from my wedding is how hot it was. Which is pretty disappointing. Even the glue for the seating chart didn’t hold up due to the heat. We asked multiple times throughout the reception about the air and was told it was on as high as it could go. One other issue we had was the ac inside “the cottage” which we had rented as a space for the men to get ready in and as a space for the after party. Upon entering the ac was not turned on. It was over 90 degrees, imagine 12 men getting ready in there. Our after party started at 1030 and it was still just as hot because it could never recover from being so hot in there in the first place. We even paid extra to check in early to the space. We did speak to the venue afterwards about the heat issue. They were nice and understanding. They refunded us the cottage which was $850. Ok not bad, however we spent over $30k here and wasn’t compensated for anything else. The most memorable part our guests will have is how hot it was. If I was told about the possibility of this happening of the day was hot I wouldn’t have booked. So I guess the take away is dont get married here in the summer time.

Overall, my wife and I are extremely happy with how the whole process went for our wedding. A friend recommended Publick House to us because they enjoyed their Publick House wedding so much and everything they said was accurate. Publick House does so many weddings so they know how to make the process as easy as possible and are truly a one-stop-shop since they have an awesome bakery as well, with the wedding cake being included in the package. My wife and I did all the wedding planning ourselves and between us, our event manager, and our day-of-coordinator it went really well. We were maybe a little unlucky with our initial event manager leaving & then our replacement manager being out for a few weeks so we had to be passed around a little bit. This led us to some details needing to be repeated, but the entire team was very helpful and it was totally fine. Cathy, our event manager and Dennis, our day-of-coordinator, were both super helpful. We also had a more non traditional reception with trivia and games (instead of dancing) and they had no issues with that. We had a lot of different decorations and they did a perfect job setting it all up with how we specified. We chose the Hillside arbor (outside) for the ceremony and Paige Hall (in the old historic building/barn) for the reception. This was the best choice we made and personally think this is the best package/location they have. One reason we chose these locations was because the ceremony can be held inside Paige Hall in-case of rain. We ended up having a huge rainstorm the entire wedding day, but honestly it didn’t bother us because Paige Hall was awesome. They worked with us the day of, and let us wait until closer to the event to make the final call for where to have the ceremony. They set up the hall for the ceremony and then cocktail hour was outside the room in The Barn which allowed them to flip the room for the reception. Paige Hall is very beautiful with all the old decoration and wood. If your budget allows, I would definitely recommend upgrading the hors d'oeuvres, as the guests loved them and they were our favorite part of the food. We chose the following and all were delicious (the chicken skewers would be the only option I’d maybe try a different option). 1 Spanakopita, 2 Mac & Cheese Croquettes, 3 Braised Short Rib & Manchego Empanadas, 4 Ginger & Chicken Meatball Skewers, 5 Smoked Salmon & Apple Chutney on Crostini.

We held our reception at the Publick House in the Garden Tent and it was the most perfect day! We were drawn to the historic nature of the Publick House, the beautiful grounds, the location and the event menu options. My husband is vegetarian, so having quality food (not just pasta with vegetables on a plate) was important to us! Our point of contact during the planning process (Allison) was extremely responsive and organized. She was knowledgeable and was able to walk us through the process - stress free! Whenever we made adjustments or changes, we would receive an updated contract within a day. When we had questions , she would respond quickly and if she did not know the answer, she would find it out for us! Small issues are bound to arise in an event this size and the banquet manager was responsive to fixing these issues immediately. It is important to note that there were no major issues and our guests had no idea that these small issues occurred - which speaks to the efficiency and responsiveness of the team that day. Our day of coordinator ensured we had everything we needed and they helped our day run flawlessly! Our guests raved about the food and the venue! Everyone had a fabulous day! The reason I am giving them 4/5 stars is due to the accommodations the night before. Had we not stayed on property, they would have received a 5/5 star review. We had issues with the AC in the bridal suite which resulted in moving everything to new rooms at 10 PM the night before my wedding. I was disappointed in how the front desk staff handled this situation and was extremely stressed the night before my wedding because of it. My husband and I are are very patient people and understand that things beyond our control can happen. However, we were not pleased at how the front desk staff handled the situation. I don't think that my situation occurs frequently, given that it was record high temperatures, but it did not seem that accommodations staff was prepared to deal with the issues that would arise from this. I will note that I spoke with the GM the following week and he was extremely receptive to listening to my disappointment and feedback regarding the accommodation stiatuion and worked to remedy the situation. Besides the issues with our accommodations, the actual day itself was perfect! The day went exactly like we planned and our guests had a great time! Even with the issues with the accommodations, we would definitely book this venue again!

We recently got married at the Publick House and our expectations were greatly exceeded! The venue looked beautiful, guests were well-fed and happy, and all of the staff were incredibly kind and flexible. We had a Welcome Party, our wedding, a Post-Wedding Breakfast, and 2 nights of after parties all on site; each event felt unique, which was important to us. We were a little nervous heading in as the pre-event communication wasn't great, but in the end, everything came together perfectly. We are very happy that we booked the Cottage for the weekend as an after party and weekend hangout spot and would highly recommend this to other couples. We were also very happy to have had our wedding in the off-season as there wasn't much else going on at the Publick House. This made everything from taking pictures on site to guest room availability much smoother.

We’re so happy we chose Publick House for our wedding venue! It was absolutely perfect and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Everything looked beautiful and just how we envisioned it. We loved how it was decorated for Christmas and really tied in with our theme and time of year. Diana was a huge help and so easy to work with to make our day perfect! Paige and Savannah were also a huge help for the day of the wedding. Our guests had an amazing time and loved the food. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone!

This is a very belated review as we were married at the Publick House in 2019 - but I am still basking in the glow of how wonderful our wedding day was! I cannot say enough about the attentiveness of the staff both during the planning stages, as well as on our wedding day itself! We had a Christmas wedding, and the venue was beautifully decorated. The staff were very easy to work with while planning, and really helped us to customize our wedding to our specifications and hopes. The food was fantastic and the catering team and servers went above and beyond to make sure that everything was to our liking and that our needs were met. They were also very transparent about pricing - and the value for what we received was quite reasonable for a wedding. For our wedding cake, I found a picture of one online that I loved, and the bakery team was able to recreate it perfectly! And it tasted fabulous too. On the wedding day itself, if anything went wrong behind the scenes, the staff took care of it and we never had a clue! The entire staff were very professional, kind, and hard working! Three years after we were married, we still have family and friends who rave about the venue and all of the details that went into making our wedding so special. While we had a vision of what we were hoping for, the staff really made it happen and I could not be happier for how our entire wedding and reception came together! It was an amazing experience and I am so thankful that we chose to get married at the Publick House

Wish I had better things to say, I had such high hopes. From the beginning, everything seemed fine. Then a month before our wedding, miscellaneous charges appeared which we questioned, and got nasty attitude from Cathy O’Brien. Apparently she didn’t appreciate people calling her out on them, because when we did her whole demeanor changed. From then on, she was nasty and passive aggressive. Day of, “person of contact” could not be found and did not check in until an hour before the ceremony. Long story short, look elsewhere.

Our initial 2020 wedding plans were a casualty of the pandemic, but we had our vow renewal at the Publick House and it was incredible! The functions team was easy to work with, and the entire place ran like a well-oiled machine on the big day. They even went out of their way to save me some mashed potatoes from our mashed potato bar since we were taking photos during cocktail hour! The catering staff was super flexible and allowed us to customize our menu to accommodate by husband and I's vegetarian diets. The venue is gorgeous, the price point is incredible for everything that's included, and the food was great! We had some hiccups along the way, but that's to be expected. Overall, would absolutely recommend the Publick House.

Used the Publick House a few weeks ago for our wedding. Besides being a gorgeous property (especially in the fall!), there are a few things that really sold us on going with them and made our day perfect. First, their wedding packages are super inclusive, and fit well within our budget. I loved that the cake was included because it was one less vendor to coordinate with! Second, their team (we worked specifically with Diana) are really detailed and seasoned. The prep calls, as well as really detailed forms and questions, really made me feel reassured that every detail we imagined and planned for would be captured correctly. The whole team was fabulous to work with, and our day was truly everything we imagined and more. Would recommend to anyone looking for a rustic, well-priced, and very detail-oriented venue - you won't regret it!

Our wedding was everything we dreamed of from top to bottom. From the very first meeting, our banquet manager, Diana made us feel completely at ease and cared for. PH's communication throughout the process was excellent and their process was straightforward. On our big day, PH staff was attentive throughout. The food was great (with the exception of the vegan entree, which we did not personally try, but we heard from guests was lacking). The beautiful grounds provided perfect backdrops for our photos (shout out to our amazing photographer, Joe Dolen!) The next morning, we arrived to find all our decorations and property neatly disassembled and ready for pick up. We cannot recommend Publick House highly enough.

We worked with Cathy to plan our wedding and then we were lucky enough to have Allison and Kaylee help us on our wedding day. I can’t say enough good things about this venue and, specifically, the people I mentioned. Literally every request that we had was accommodated. The wedding day was seamless and you can just tell they know what they are doing. They made our wedding unforgettable and we can’t thank them enough!

WE LOVED OUR AUGUST 2022 WEDDING AT THE PUBLICK HOUSE! The Publick House Garden Tent was a PERFECT venue for our wedding day. - STAFF - From planning with Cathy O'Brien to the day-of coordination with Alex and Kaylee, we were so well taken care of. Cathy guided us through each step in the process, answering EVERY email in a timely, organized manner. She was so helpful and every time we met with her we felt so at ease (which is very rare in wedding planning). On the day of, staff took our drink orders, routinely checked in on us, took us anywhere we needed on the golf cart, coordinated our timeline, and truly ensured we were enjoying our day to the fullest. - GROUNDS - The Publick House does an AMAZING job with their landscaping and gardens. We envisioned a beautiful 'secret garden' wedding, and the Publick House was the perfect setting for this. Our guests commented on the beautiful arbor (we got married under the red Hillside Arbor). The gardens and flowers were vibrant despite very little rain throughout the summer. - FOOD - We did the BBQ buffet and were so happy with that choice! Several guests commented on the delicious food and no one went hungry. We also highly recommend the apple cider donuts and hot dog cart - a crowd favorite!! - OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS - You truly cannot beat the room block on site and the complimentary coffee and pastries the next morning. This was a wonderful opportunity for us to casually visit with guests after our wedding day. We were able to thank and say goodbye to guests as they stopped in for their breakfast pastry. Guests also commented how convenient everything was having all the events on site. It was so nice for us to not factor in the cost and coordination of transportation to/from the hotel block. - BRIDAL SUITE - The bridal suite for the night of the wedding is included in the wedding packages, which is such a nice addition. The bridal suites are beautiful and so spacious. Very comfortable accommodations for getting ready and our overnight stay. Overall, we could not have imagined a better venue for our wedding day. We were blown away by the amazing services we received. Our friends and families are still talking about what a great venue it was, and we continue to reminisce on the perfect day we had. Thank you Publick House team! To all future brides - do not hesitate to book the Publick House for your wedding venue! You won't regret it!!

This venue is wonderful, they have an extremely competitive price and can help make your experience streamlined and simple. We are not the type to be great at the details but thank goodness we had all the staff at Publick House. Everyone was very nice, professional and on top of it. They anticipated our needs and made our day incredibly special. Shauna was a great planner and Jon helped things run smoothly day of, even when my maid of honors’ shoes broke right before showtime. Thank you! We had an amazing time!

We got married at Paige hall last weekend and I strongly recommend the Publick House! They know exactly what they are doing and everything ran smoothly. Having everything (rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, after party, accommodations, post wedding breakfast) made things a lot less stressful, we didn’t have to worry about transportation. We were going to get married at the hillside arbor and moved it indoors due to heat advisories, which they took care of behind the scenes. We had to postpone our wedding twice due to Covid and they were very accommodating. Again, would strongly recommend the Publick House to anyone planning a wedding!

Picking the Publick House for our venue was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning. One of the first words that comes to mind when thinking about our experience was "smooth." Despite planning a wedding in a shorted amount of time than many couples, and despite the omicron spike and a blizzard the day before, our wedding went so unbelievably smoothly. Shauna did a fabulous job of guiding us through the whole planning process, and we couldn't have asked for a better team to care for us on the day of. They made our decorations look even better than I'd imagined, made sure everyone was where they needed to be for the ceremony, and made sure we were fed and had drinks during the cocktail hour, even as we ran around taking more pictures. My parents particularly appreciated that the Publick House did both set up and take down, especially since my family was coming from far away. They were able to relax and actually enjoy the wedding and after party. The same goes for me and my husband as well. We were able to enjoy the wedding knowing that we were in the best hands. This does not even touch on many other benefits, like how delicious the food was. I have lost track of how many guests have remarked to me that the wedding had the best desserts they've ever had. There's also the way the Publick House was flexible with guests and the way they reached out to make sure all guests had safe lodging for the blizzard, and even offered to let us pivot to having the rehearsal dinner there last minute if we needed to. I cannot enumerate all the ways the staff at the Publick House took care of us, but every single person there was so helpful and such a pleasure to work with, and they truly helped create such a magical day for us. I heartily recommend.

My husband and I looked at so many venues before finding the Publick House. This venue had everything we were looking for - beautiful grounds for photos, all-inclusive ceremony and reception, lodging on-site, delicious food and cake, plus a space for our after party. You will not be able to find a venue with all these perks for such a reasonable price. But the best part is that the nicest people work here. That certainly showed when we had to reschedule our wedding due to Covid. They were so accommodating throughout the entire process going above and beyond to ensure we had our perfect day. We can't wait to return for our anniversary cake! Highly recommend the Publick House! Your wedding is in good hands.

Publick House did an awesome job with my reception. Staff was amazing. They pay attention to every detail it was the best ever. I highly recommend if you are looking for a place to have your wedding have it at the Publick House.

We had our daughter's wedding at the Publick House in the meadow with reception in the tent on 9/25/21. It was AMAZING!! The whole weekend was spectacular. From the rehearsal dinner, lunch orders the next day, the wedding, reception, and the breakfast the next morning, all events were amazing. The food is OUTSTANDING! All of the staff are so friendly and wonderful, they work extremely hard to make the bride and groom's dream come true. Shauna our wedding coordinator, & John our banquet manager were AWESOME. We had many food allergies and the kitchen did such an excellent job making sure all was safe. All of the guests were so impressed with how beautiful the venue is and how well it was run. Our daughter and her husband got the wedding they hoped for and we couldn't be happier. It was a huge success and we cannot thank everyone at the Publick House enough for all they did!!

My husband and I got just got married at Publick House on Monday August 30, 2021. The staff at Publick House was amazing from the start of the planning process all the way through to the end of the actual wedding night. The wonderfully kept grounds, and picturesque greenery with pops of beautiful floral colors was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony. We truly felt like we were getting married at a 18th century grand estate. The food served at our rehearsal dinner and at the reception was delicious. This was money well spent! I can't say enough about the beautiful wedding cake created on site. Thank you to Shauna, Diana, Allison, and Kaylee for all of your hard work and dedication to making our day special. I also want to add that the bridal suite was wonderful, everything from the patio views of our Garden Gazebo and Tent Reception, to the massaging water pressure of the bathroom, and finally extreme comfort of the bed when we finally got to sleep that night. It's a day neither myself or our guest will ever forget!

The Publick House went above and beyond to make our (covid-postponed) wedding the absolute best! We planned from out-of-state, so we especially appreciated the all-inclusive ceremony, reception, linens, chairs, catering, cake, AND room block. Shauna, our coordinator, was SO on top of everything and very quick to respond to all my questions. There was absolutely no problem or extra work on our part when our ceremony had to be moved indoors due to thunderstorms, and we are very thankful for Jon, our banquet manager, WERKING and literally running around in the rain to make all necessary last minute changes. The entire venue was absolutely beautiful, and all the centerpieces and 'decorations' we handed in half-assembled were displayed impeccably. We (and all our guests) were also very impressed with the food AND the cake - we are so happy we decided to have our wedding at the Publick House in 2020 -->2021!

We had our rehearsal dinner at Publick House and it was the perfect way to kick off our wedding weekend. Connie and Cathy and the entire team there were wonderful to work with. The room was all set up when we arrived, the servers were great, and the food was outstanding. I would highly recommend Publick House for a rehearsal dinner or wedding!!

This was the best place to get married! I got married in September and it was absolutely beautiful! Also safe during the pandemic! I highly recommend a wedding here or any event! So much is included too so you don’t have to shop around for many vendors! They even have a wonderful spa on site that did a fantastic job on my hair and makeup.

We couldn't have been happier to book our reception at the Publick House Historic Inn ! We had our event in the first week of November so the entire grounds were decorated for fall. It was absolutely beautiful. Our reception was held in the tent (which is heated) but with the amount of dancing that took place, I don't think we needed it! It comfortably accommodated 187 guests with the amount of rooms available even with other events taking place that weekend. Our guests continuously tell us how much fun and relaxed everything felt while they attended our reception. We cannot wait to return next November for our anniversary!

We had our rehearsal dinner at The Publick House and it was exactly what we wanted. We were able to rent out Craft's Hall for our party of ~25 and create a custom shortened menu using our favorite picks from the Publick House's full dinner menu. They were great to work with as well. Would definitely recommend!

We are so pleased with the Publick House! It was the best venue for our wedding in October. The staff was very professional and accommodating. Everyone we worked with was so friendly and helpful. We loved that guests could stay onsite and most took advantage of this. The wedding packages can't be beat... there's so much included and we used their oil lamps and table numbers as part of our centerpieces. The grounds were beautiful, there was pumpkins and mums everywhere which was perfect for our Fall wedding. The rustic feeling of Paige Hall is exactly what we wanted and gave that warm and inviting feeling. We highly recommend the Publick House!

We were married at the Publick House in September 2018 and it could not have been more perfect! From the moment we first toured the venue we knew it was the one for us, and everyone we worked with could not have been nicer. Throughout the planning process our questions were answered promptly and accurately and everything was so organized. When the big day finally arrived everything was spot on! From the setup to the food to the reception area, everything was exactly as I had dreamed. Our guests raved about the food and the service, plus the location was amazing and looked great. I also wanted to mention how amazing Kristin was the day of our wedding- everything was seamless. Not only that, but she went out of her way to be kind to my younger sister, who is disabled. That really meant a lot to me and her and is something I will always remember. Our wedding day could not have been more incredible and I am so grateful to everyone at the Publick House! One of the best wedding decisions we made was picking this place!

Highly recommend the Publick House! Everybody on their staff is incredible and works to make your day go so smoothly. The venue itself is beautiful and spacious, we particularly loved the history and character of Paige Hall! So convenient having the ceremony, reception, after party, guest rooms, and breakfast the next day at the same venue!!! Can’t say enough great things about this place and the people who work here :)

Publick House is an absolutely incredible venue for weddings. We just got married at the end of August and it was perfect! The property was covered in gorgeous flowers and vines everywhere giving an incredibly romantic feel. Everything is very well maintained and the garden tent itself is beautiful. During the planning stages the staff is incredibly attentive and responsive. During the wedding they take care of every detail, tour both you and the photographer around the property on jitneys, and take care of every little detail. A special highlight to the coordinator Kristen who makes sure you have a perfect night with no hiccups. Ah, and a final great attribute is being able to rent the cottage for after parties with your closest guests. I had the most magical day of my life and I am so thank you to Publick House and staff!

We could not more highly recommend the Publick House for your wedding. We had our ceremony and reception at the Publick House on 4/20/18, as well as had all of our guest stay at the Publick House during our wedding weekend. The staff were tremendously accommodating and went out of their way to ensure that we were able to have our ceremony outside (despite it being very chilly!). The reception itself was outstanding. The Publick House has delicious food at a REASONABLE price. We were so pleased to hear how much our guests enjoyed themselves and how much they loved the venue. The Publick House Inn is a quintessential New England Inn that has everything you need to make your wedding perfect!!

I just had my wedding there June 17th, it was originally Sept 3rd but 2/2 a family illness it needed to be moved up to much sooner - Publick house gave us all their open dates and we ended up planning the wedding in a week. It seemed impossible but everyone we worked with was amazing and made it happen. The venue is so beautiful we had the ceremony at the gazebo and reception the white tent. It turned out exactly how I wanted, I don’t think it would have been any different even if it hadn’t been moved, you’d never know it was all done in a week. If anything went wrong I never knew it, everything was flawless. The food was great, the cake was AMAZING. They made all our dreams come true in legit a week!! I only looked at 2 venues prior to seeing Publick House and I knew right away I didn’t want to keep looking that it was the venue for us and OMG I so glad I chose it.

Josh and I could not have picked a better venue to get married at and have our reception at. They were totally on top of everything the whole day and throughout the entire process! Cathy was excellent to work with and very sweet! The day of the wedding Jonathan and Julie were there for whatever we needed. They made this process so fun and easy, we didn’t have to do anything! They set up all our stuff for us so we could just relax and enjoy the day! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!

Kathy was a dream to work with! She made us feel like family from the very first time we met her when we went for our tasting. We got to sample every type and she even offered tea or coffee to add to the experience. I was blown away by the professionalism and thoughtfulness that Kathy showed us and she really put my mind at ease about all of the different options because there were so many wonderful choices. The end result was breathtaking. Kathy and her team brought my vision to life! I was so excited to eat this cake and even took some time out of the dancing and visiting to sit and savory it at my table. I highly recommend if you want an amazing experience and I already can't wait for our first anniversary to eat that delicious cake again!

I had a great experience working with everyone at Publick House. Everyone was always so nice, accommodating, and on top of everything. They truly made the experience less stressful because I could trust that they had my back and would up hold my vision.

AMAZING! I can’t say enough great things about the Publick House! We had a May 2018 tent reception with the ceremony in the meadow. Everything was perfect- venue, food, staff! Tony was wonderful as our banquet manager. All staff was impressive and professional. Everyone hasn’t stopped raving about the wedding.

The Publick House was the first and last venue my husband and I looked at during our search. Something noteworthy about the Publick House was that I was able to speak with someone right when I called, ask my questions, and set up a tour. After reading the reviews and talking with people who had been there before, it was everything we wanted for a great price, so we didn't bother looking elsewhere. The people were great throughout the whole planning process up to the wedding day. Their wedding package included the meals, cake, linens, etc., which was a lot less work for us because we did not have to contact other vendors. On the day of the wedding, we were given a day-of coordinator and a day of assistant who both helped in SO many ways and kept the day stress free. We were thrilled with our choice of the Publick House and would recommend it for anyone thinking about a rustic, winter wedding. Quality service and hosting wedding is definitely a strength of the Publick House Historic Inn.

I cannot say enough about how amazing this venue is. Not only is the space beautiful (rehearsal dinner in Crafts Hall, ceremony and reception in Paige Hall, cocktail hour in Historic Barn), the staff make everything so easy and stress free! The day-of went smoothly and the staff were a step ahead of me every time I had a question. Also, guests were all happy with on-site accommodations and Sunday brunch (we got married on a Saturday) was delicious! Cannot say how much I recommend this place!! Also, January wedding was a huge plus--Christmas decorations made the day even more magical.

My husband and I got married on December 1st! We really really could not have imagined our special day anywhere else! We visited it a year prior. We really wanted a country Christmas feel! We met with Cathy O’Brien. And even though it was before their Xmas decor came out she really really gave us a feel for what it would be like. And my goodness did it meet our expectations and more!!! We’re from the Boston area and no other venue even compared to the Publick house! It had everything we could want and more! Restaurants, a bar, 3 HOTELS ON SITE, a delicious bakery, and of course amazing Paige hall where we had our reception! People still talk about how magical and amazing it was there! Everyone gasped when they walked into the hall and couldn’t get over how breathtaking everything was and just every little detail was perfect! They go above and beyond there!! The decor, food, atmosphere, list goes on and on. Not only was the place just perfect, we worked with Alec and Cathy the most during our wedding process. They were awesome!!! I never had any doubt that we were in great hands and were! I just want to relive that day again because it was just perfect and magical. And we owe it all to the Publick house! We really can’t thank you enough! We can’t wait to come back and visit! The Publick house really does have everything you would want for a wedding! I will forever recommend you!! Thanks x a million! :)

My Wife and I looked at two venues before we looked at the Publick House. Once we saw the beautiful outdoor tent, meticulously manicured grounds, beautiful assortment of flowers and various fauna we knew we had found the venue of our dreams. We were looking at the possibility of a Winter Wedding due to their affordable Winter packages, but once we saw their tent during the Summer months we simply had to have our wedding reception their inside the tent. Cathy O’Brien was our banquet manager and she was a tremendous help. She was there the entire process of the planning the reception. She was able to schedule when payments and details were due months in advance. We got to enjoy all of their available options along with cakes. Whenever we had a question or a concern she quickly answered or reassured us quickly. In short, Cathy was a fantastic coordinator and we would recommend her to family and friends. As for the wedding day itself, we were generally happy with the way everything went. We had over 150 guests, and they were able to accommodate them all especially ones with special needs. They also did a wonderful job handling the food of my friends and family with food allergies. My friends and family with allergies all commented that they were accommodated and cared. We had less than ideal weather, a much cooler day than the week leading up, but the venue was able to quickly bring in tent heaters for our guests comfort. The staff did have issues with some signage that we had made ourselves. Haphazardly placing it in a bush rather than on an easel, just giving off a generally sloppy look. The staff overall were very professional kind and were very impressed with most of everything else. The food received rave reviews, their hor d'oeuvres especially. The food was coursed very well and smoothly throughout the reception. Everything was hot and delicious! The tent was well lit and very clean. The dance floor is a little smaller then some dance floors we have seen but we didn’t feel that it made things too cramped. To an end were very happy with our experience at the Publick House. We felt very comfortable and confident that everything would go as planned. We would highly recommend the Publick to any newly engaged couple for their wedding experience. We were very satisfied!

My husband and I wanted a venue that would allow for all our guests to be in one place for the weekend of our wedding. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, after party, and post breakfast all right there at the Publick House. It was so much fun walking through the Tavern and seeing our guests at any point throughout the weekend. The service was unable from the day we toured the place until everything was said and done. We got many compliments on the venue including the food, the banquet manager, and the room itself. It was the perfect weekend!

Our wedding was August 2017 and was absolutely amazing. Our ceremony was in the meadow and our reception in the tent – both were beautiful! Luckily we got James as our day of coordinator and he was out of this world! He anticipated all of our needs and got ahead of them. He made sure everything was perfect and how we wanted it. He even helped my grandpa to his seat because he was having trouble walking on the grass. Without James and his staff, our wedding wouldn’t have been nearly as amazing. James was either by my side or my husband’s side the entire day making sure everything was running as smoothly as possible and nothing was forgotten. His staff expertly made sure our guests wanted for nothing. The appetizers were a big hit – we did a mashed potato bar and it was by far my favorite food item at the wedding. Our guests were raving about the three types of bacon laid out!! We also had Crab Rangoon’s and Bacon wrapped Short Ribs passed around. Both delicious! We did the baked scrod and the prime rib for dinner. The baked scrod was cooked perfectly and delicious. The prime rib was very overcooked for half our guests, but still tasted good. It’s wedding food so you can’t expect all that much, but it wasn’t bad. The cake was perfect. Not only was it beautiful, but it tasted suburb. Publick House has a wonderful bakery and it’s clear all our guests LOVED dessert and the fresh rolls/sticky buns on the tables during dinner. The only thing I would change is our sales rep, Cathy. We originally started with Lisa who was wonderful, but she was promoted and we started working with her old manager, Cathy, who was friendly, but not hospitable and regularly made us seem like we were bothering her. I went into the wedding very worried that my vision wasn't heard, but James quickly fixed that and made sure the wedding was exactly what both my husband and I wanted. Overall, I would recommend this as a wedding venue!!!

Food was great, coordinators were great, scenery was great, everything was great!! Very communicative throughout the process, even answering questions and coming to my suite on the afternoon of the wedding to answer silly questions.

This was the most amazing day ever. The Publick house took care of everything from the food, to the cake, to the ceremony, it was amazing! The entire day went off with out a single problem and was so smooth and effortless. Wonderful value and an absolutely amazing experience. Thank you Amber and Kristen for an amazing night.

Simply amazing!!! Gorgeousss venue. The pictures doesn’t even give this place justice. I can’t explain to you all of the fine details the staff at the Publick house makes sure is complete the day of. The grounds couldn’t have been maintained anymore beautifully. Love love love. Wish we could get married all over again!!

Perfect! Beautiful! Accommodating! & Delicious! the Publick House was absolutely amazing! From our rehersal, hotel stay, getting reading, ceremony, reception and after party.... they were exceptional! I highly recommend this venue for bride's looking for an elegant but laid back feel with good food & beautiful grounds!

We just got married here on 9/23/2017 and no matter how many amazing things I write, it will not be enough! I can not even begin to describe how incredible the team at the Publick House is, especially Catherine O'Brien and Kristin Jacobson. And the pictures featured here are nice, but they do not capture how absolutely stunning the grounds are in person. There was some construction going on next door and it still could not take away from the romantic, rustic, New England charm that radiates from this place. We were married in the meadow, under the tree and had our ceremony in the tent. The tent was set up to perfection, everything looked better than I could have imagined it. The food was INCREDIBLE, even the bread basket blew our minds! I highly recommend the orchard chicken dish. My family and friends raved about it all night and the next day. The rooms are beautiful, the beds are comfortable. The staff was there at every turn, shuttling us in golf carts, helping us put on boutonnières, guiding us through the cake cutting, first dances etc. We looked at a lot of venues, but this was the one for us. Also, it was incredibly affordable for everything that you get. The cake for instance is included in the package and oh my god. It was baked fresh that day and decorated just like the picture I sent, gorgeous and delicious! I could go on and on. We had so much FUN at our wedding and that is because the staff took care of everything else.

The Publick House gave us the wedding of our dreams. We did a July wedding in the Garden Gazebo and tent and it was absolutely breathtaking. The staff was so incredibly helpful and everything an so smoothly. It allowed us to focus on the little moments within the day instead of worrying about timing and vendors. Anthony was our banquet manager and he was AMAZING. He even helped with the photos and as I result I got some beautiful photos of my veil "floating" in the wind. Our guests continue to share with us how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was! We could not have asked for anything more!

The Publick House made our wedding on 7/15/17 the wedding of our dreams. They guided us every step of the way, were so responsive and helpful every step of the way and made it all come to life on the day of the wedding. They guided us through every detail (even the tiny ones!), our rehearsal went very smoothly and the wedding day was so easy with them guiding us along every hour leading up the ceremony. We knew we would be happy with them, but we're beyond impressed how great they were and and couldn't have asked for a better experience for our big day.

When we visited the Publick House on our search for wedding venues we knew we had found the right place for us. There were so many things we liked, but above all we felt really comfortable with the wedding sales staff. They were very welcoming, receptive to our ideas and they took time to go over every possible option we were interested in. Amber took over our account for Lisa, our previous wedding sales manager, and she did a great job. She answered all our questions on a timely manner. she addressed all our concerns. The venue itself has a unique historic charm, with all the modern amenities. The location is great, located one minute from I84 with plenty of parking. We had our rehearsal dinner in the Craft Room and it was great, very spacious and comfortable. Our wedding was in the Garden Tent, which looks really nice especially at night. The food is delicious with plenty of variety to choose from. We chose to have the “bacon bar” during our cocktail hour, we cannot overstate how much of a hit that was, it was awesome. They have a bakery onsite that created an amazing cake for us, and we can’t forget to mention their famous pecan rolls. Our ceremony had to be moved in doors because it rained on our wedding day, but the staff at the Publick House did such an amazing job setting up in doors and everything went off without a hitch. Our Banquet manager for our wedding night was Anthony and we cannot say enough about the incredible job he did. He was always several steps ahead of everything, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Thank you Anthony! And thank you Publick House!

I cannot say enough about how wonderful Publick house is! From the second we first visited the venue until the day we got married they were extremely responsive, organized, helpful and honestly did anything they could to make the day perfect. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and after wedding breakfast as well! I would never change it for anything else! It was the best day ever!

My husband and I would highly recommend the Publick House when choosing a wedding venue. The grounds are stunning and their attention to detail does not go unnoticed. We were married at the garden gazebo and had our reception in the tent. Everything was beautifully executed and they followed our directions to the tee. Anthony and Nicole were so helpful the day of and the Publick House made the planning easy and relaxed. They are professionals and surely know what they are doing.

We just had our wedding here this weekend and I couldn't help but write a review as soon as possible. We could not be more thrilled with the Publick House as our wedding venue! They were so accommodating and friendly from start to finish. Cathy was wonderful throughout the whole planning process, answering questions, coordinating with our vendors, etc. Kris was amazing on the day before and the day of with all of the details, following up with us on questions, concerns, etc. She was very attentive and totally available all day long. Danielle was my bridal assistant on the day of the wedding and she was absolutely amazing! She literally did everything from carting us around the grounds on the golf cart, to fixing the clasp of my dress, to bustling my gown and helping me all throughout the night. Not only was everyone wonderful, but the grounds looked beautiful and the food was amazing. We had a such a great wedding, with absolutely no complaints!

We had our wedding here on 4/22/17 and it was the most amazing time. We were engaged in 2015 and booked our wedding here at the end of that year. We loved the cozy rustic feel of the Publick House and also that everything was onsite. We had an open bar and did not want people to drink and drive and we also did not want to rent buses. People loved that they were walking distance to their rooms, the cottage was available to rent for after the reception and all of our guests had an amazing time at the after party, we were up until 5am! Throughout my entire wedding process the staff was very responsive to my questions and emails. I never waited more than a day for a response from them. Another thing I loved about this place was that everything was included if you did not want to DIY items (I am not a DIY person). I used their centerpieces and card box, the cake was included in the cost. Also the venue puts out all of the decorative items you may have (some places make you assign family or friends to do it the day of). I just had to drop my stuff of with them and the staff set up my seating cards, lights and a couple signs I had. Overall this was the best experience and I highly recommend having your wedding there if you are thinking about it!

My husband and I were so happy we chose The Publick House as our wedding venue. Everyone we worked with to plan and execute our wedding was pleasant, professional, and happy to help us create the most memorable wedding day. We have only the fondest memories of our special day, and can't wait to return for a visit on our first anniversary!

Beautiful venue! It was a perfect setting for my rustic autumn reception. They were amazing to work with. Made the entire process so much easier! Absolutely will recommend them!

I can't say enough about The Publick House venue and staff, we had the best experience with them for our wedding on 9/30/2016. We had our wedding in the Garden Tent with around 125 guests and had planned to have our ceremony at the gazebo next to the tent, unfortunately it rained the day of our wedding BUT the staff was incredibly accommodating, allowing me to wait until the last minute (seriously 15 minutes before the ceremony was supposed to start) to move everything into the tent for our "Plan B" ceremony. The rain made no difference as the ceremony was just as beautiful inside their tent and we were still able to get some gorgeous pictures around their perfectly maintained grounds. We toured quite a few venues and The Publick House was by far and away the best value. The cost was very reasonable and their staff support was fantastic from our initial tour down to our day of banquet management. We chose to use their recommended vendors for our DJ (Champagne Toast), Florist (Michele Bernard), and Photographer (Heather Fuller), all of whom were amazing and easy to work with. This is the type of venue that can take care of everything for you, which was ideal for my husband and I as we did not have a lot of time to dedicate to planning our wedding. Outside of the wedding itself, we had a great rehearsal dinner in one of their indoor locations with delicious BBQ and the onsite overnight accommodations were perfect for our guests. The food overall was delicious from the cocktail hour apps to the entrees to the cake that they make in house. I HIGHLY recommend The Publick House to any bride/groom!