The Connors Center

ust talking the other day about how we couldn't have imagined getting married anywhere else. 10/10 recommend this venue.

ur ceremony and celebration. Having on-site lodging was such a gift — our guests loved being able to stay together all weekend, which made the entire experience feel relaxed, joyful, and incredibly special. Most of all, we are endlessly grateful for Jean Drum, who went above and beyond at every step. Jean was supportive, calm, and unbelievably helpful throughout the entire planning process and on the wedding weekend itself. Her attention to detail and genuine care made us feel completely at ease, knowing everything was in the best possible hands. Thanks to Jean and the amazing Connors Center team, our wedding felt seamless, meaningful, and truly unforgettable. We cannot recommend this venue highly enough.

thing unique, intimate, and truly special. The moment we stepped onto the grounds of the Connors Center, we knew it was the perfect place for us. The property is absolutely breathtaking. Our guests were amazed by its beauty and couldn’t believe such a venue existed so close to the city. Even our photographers commented that the stonework and arches felt like something out of Europe! It’s an extraordinary setting for a wedding, and what makes it even better is the ability for guests to stay on-site at an incredibly affordable rate. Having the entire estate to ourselves for the weekend was an experience like no other. We hosted our family and wedding party on Friday night, which gave us time to relax and enjoy the grounds before the big day. After the wedding, we invited guests to stay overnight, and it made the celebration even more memorable and fun! Jean and Susan were phenomenal throughout the entire process. Their attention to detail, responsiveness, and genuine care made planning stress-free. They are true experts at what they do. If you’re looking for a venue that is stunning, intimate, and unforgettable, book The Connors Center. You will not regret it! We would choose it a thousand times over.

e weekend and every guest who came said they had the most amazing time. Our friends and family still talk about how much fun they had. We are so thankful for Jean and the whole staff for making our wedding just as we dreamed. 

rounds and gardens.   So many lovely areas within this one venue.   We had the rehearsal dinner, wedding, and after-party, each in a different area.  The bride/bridesmaid room (to get hair and make-up done) and the groomsmen’s room (to hangout in) were perfect.   The ceremony area (St. Cecelia’s Garden) was unbelievable…luscious greenery, gorgeous stone stair entrance, perfectly landscaped.  Truly magical.   The arches, the terrace, the main parlor… each area is honestly perfect.  Extremely clean.   The signature suites were very pretty!   I loved EVERYTHING about this venue and would highly recommend it!!!     

nds and family. Our wedding went off without a hitch in large part to how seamless The Connors Center functioned as a venue. Our guests were marveling at the beautiful space all weekend. if you're looking for an all-in-one venue in the MA-area, look no further!

ordable and comfortable, making it one of the deciding factors for us to book our wedding there, especially because a vast majority of our guests were traveling from out of state. We opted for a predominantly indoor event, and the beautiful reception space and parlors really come to life with decorations and guests. We were able to take pictures all around the venue's wonderful outdoor spaces as well, and the newly renovated patio spaces were amazing for letting our guests spread out and get fresh air. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the staff at The Connors Center is a joy to work with. They are responsive, incredibly friendly, and knowledgeable. Jean in particular served as our primary point of contact, and she was essential in making the entire event run smoothly and putting us, an admittedly anxious couple, completely at ease throughout the whole weekend. Their recommended vendors were clearly chosen with care and consideration as well, as we had phenomenal experiences with all of the vendors we chose from their list. Whether you are two alumni of Boston College or have no affiliation to it at all, we highly recommend having your wedding at The Connors Center.

our entire wedding weekend on-site, from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and reception. It was so nice to stay there for the weekend with our families and many of our guests. We are still receiving compliments from guests!

party on Friday evening using indoor and outdoor spaces. The dining room staff did an amazing job with breakfast including accommodating gluten and dairy allergies. With both families from out of town, it was so fun and easy to have everyone stay right at the venue. We would highly recommend the Connors Center for a wedding.

ll year long. She answered my questions constantly in such a timely manner. She went above and beyond to make sure I got answers to even the tiny details. She was very knowledgeable about the wedding industry so she made the process much easier. I highly recommend you go visit the Connor’s Center because it’s even more beautiful in person!

dding with our friends and family. Going into our planning we knew that we didn't want to work with a traditional "wedding factory," and the Connors Center was far from that! Jean, and her team, made all the planning and preparations for the months leading up to the event as smooth as possible. They were always available to answer questions whenever something popped into our heads, graciously offered us many opportunities to come into the venue to walk through and see things, and from the moment we signed on gave us an extremely detailed packet of information we referenced for months to come. The venue itself was the perfect spot for a beautiful outdoor ceremony, but with plenty of beautiful spaces indoors for a weather back up plan if needed. The grounds were so well kept, the stone arches made for beautiful photographs, and the newly remodeled patio with fireplace made for an excellent spot to hang out during the reception. The greatest benefit of the Center was being able to host all of our guests overnight and keep the entire evening in one location. The rooms were all comfortable, and the after party space extremely spacious and a great way to wind down after the ceremony/reception. The breakfast that the Connors Center provided the following morning was excellent. Everything about our experience at the Connors Center exceeded our expectations and every one of our guests felt how special this venue was.

the Connors Center. The comprehensive website is the second most valuable resource the Connors Center has - next to Jean Drum. Their online recommended vendor list made it possible line up a stellar team of talented professionals who are excellent communicators and knowledgeable of the ins and outs of the venue. Jean's attention to detail and professional/attentive manner allowed us to relax and enjoy the moments of the weekend on-site events - Welcome Party, Wedding Day Brunch Buffet and Wedding Ceremony and Reception.

way down to the drive up to the front door. The Connor’s Center was one of my most loved portions of our wedding. It provided us with such a stunning backdrop for our perfect day. Not only was it beautiful, but also checked off numerous boxes for us in our wedding planning. The venue allowed us to celebrate the whole weekend from the rehearsal dinner to the Sunday following our wedding all in one venue. Guests were able to stay on site, making it even more convenient for our guests. We were able to celebrate each event within the estate with each portion of the wedding having a unique and distinct place from the other events. We were able to have our ceremony in one area with the cocktail and reception in separate spaces. Not to mention, the ability to get ready on-site the morning of the wedding. Having everything in one spot allowed for a seamless transition in our wedding day and allowed us to not have to worry about transportation. Susan was fantastic from the start. She was professional, friendly and ensured every part of our wedding day was executed to perfection. The staff at The Connor’s Center were very responsive to our many questions and were willing to accommodate our needs. We are still hearing compliments about the beauty of our wedding venue.

d this venue gave just that! Growing up in the town right next door from Dover, MA I never knew this place existed. It’s a hidden gem right outside of Boston but that’s what I loved about it! Not only was the venue beautiful and accommodating but Jean Drum (the venue coordinator) was SPECTACULAR. Any questions or problems that we needed solved she was right on top of. It made the whole planning process as stress free as it could possibly be and that is key when wedding planning! From our cocktail hour on the terrace, to the reception on the stunning grounds below, the wedding was a fairytale! We had our close friends and family stay on the grounds the night of which also made life so much easier for people coming out of town. It’s a one stop venue for all your wedding needs! I can’t thank Jean enough for all she did and all the help with our vendors. I can not recommend The Connor’s Center enough! Get in before everyone starts to find out about this venue! I wish I could go back and relive my wedding day! I’m already trying to figure out my next event at the Connor’s Center!

location itself was breathtaking, with its picturesque surroundings and stunning architecture providing an enchanting backdrop for our special day. The facilities were top-notch, providing ample space for the rehearsal dinner the night before and both the ceremony and the reception. The event coordinators were organized and professional, making the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. I had the pleasure of working closely with Jean Drum one of the events coordinator, and she was exceptional, ensuring every detail was taken care of seamlessly. From the initial planning stages to the day of the event, answered every question I had leading to the wedding. She was very attentive, accommodating, and made us feel truly valued, like family! Overall, didn’t have any complaints for the whole weekend. Our experience at the Connor Center was nothing short of magical, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a stunning and well-managed wedding venue.

a gorgeous wedding. Love it! Thanks a lot!

my own son's wedding the choice was easy. The venue is perfect as it allowed the rehearsal dinner and subsequent party, wedding ceremony, reception, after party and Sunday brunch all on their beautiful property where our guests stayed in the wonderful private rooms and had access to the entire facility for the duration of the weekend. The groomsmen actually played basketball while the bride and her bridesmaids had their hair and makeup done in the spacious bride's room. Other guests just enjoyed walking and enjoying the property and stunning views. I could gush about the venue all day in my opinion there is not a more beautiful setting in New England never mind a short ride from Boston., but I wanted to talk about the staff, Jean, Susan, Tammy and everyone involved are so professional, warm and caring no stone was left unturned. They rolled with the punches through months of planning and were there for us the entire weekend. Their calm demeanor and wedding and event knowledge allowed us to relax and enjoy the weekend they handled all of the details flawlessly and worked in conjunction with Gourmet Caterers to make it a wedding that will be talked about for years. So many guests have already said the best wedding they have ever been to. As a lifelong caterer I have been involved in thousands of weddings and was not disappointed in our choice of the Connors Center I wish we could give them more than 5 stars they deserve it!!

on. It was also great to have exclusive use of the venue for the entire weekend. Jean was nothing short of amazing to work with, from day one. She is extremely responsive, incredibly helpful and a truly wonderful person. Everyone there was very professional. We decided to have our rehearsal dinner (welcome reception) and farewell breakfast onsite, as well, and the staff made it so easy for us. They are a well-oiled machine. We were recently commenting about how we wish we could have another major life event so that we could have it at The Connors Center and work with Jean again. We highly recommend them in all respects. All around an amazing experience, and one we will never forget.

y aspect. Susan and Jean are completely delightful, thorough, responsive, insightful and helpful. Working with Jean for over a year must have certainly taxed her patience, but not once did she indicate that. She was always responsive, detailed and endlessly helpful. We rented Connors from Friday thru Sunday brunch, which created a wonderful opportunity for everyone to socialize and be together. That was a great decision, as it gave us time to be with all the people so special to us. We of course had hoped for an outdoor ceremony, and the gardens were beautiful, but a significant storm edged its way into our plans. We were able to tent the ceremony and therefore still be outside with the reception inside. This was all flawlessly executed. Connors was such a perfect location for us. The private estate, the rooms for our guests, the multiple rooms for cocktails, dinner, dessert, the magnificent grounds. A bonus was having access to the Hospitality suite which meant space for hanging out at all times- Friday night, all day Saturday, after party etc.. Wonderful to have that. Everything was pristine, every single space, guest room, grounds. This is a remarkable achievement. We had such a wonderful experience. Everything worked out so perfectly. It was a terrific decision to rent Connors for the weekend, but that was a bonus. It is a beautiful place for a wedding, working with nicest and most helpful folks imaginable.

ar ago up until the date of our wedding, the communication, ease to work with, and any other requests we had far exceed our expectations. We had so much fun that we asked Jean if we could help out at any weddings in the future! We cannot recommend The Connors Center enough! It is a magical place and we will forever cherish our memories there.

e was so fun for getting ready and has great natural light for photos. The fact that our day started off rainy didn’t worry me at all because I knew we could easily move our recption inside, if needed. We also appreciated that many of our guests and family could stay there for one or two nights. Being able to gather again with our guests for brunch the morning after the wedding was one of my favorite parts. Thanks to Jean for all of your hard work, organization, and calm demeanor. We couldn't have picked a better place or asked for a better wedding weekend!

lls, arches and gardens. Like something out of a fairytale. We booked a wedding weekend which included use of the property from Friday evening through Sunday morning. We had many guests traveling from out of town, including internationally, so we were thrilled to find such a beautiful venue which enabled all of us to stay onsite together for the weekend. We hosted an onsite rehearsal dinner on Friday evening, breakfast on Saturday morning, our wedding on Saturday evening and a brunch on Sunday morning. An incredible amount of planning and details, but well worth it! Both Jean and Susan were very helpful in our planning process, offering ideas on how to leverage the space for different aspects of our weekend and vendor referrals. Likewise, both Jean and Susan’s help throughout the wedding weekend was exceptional, largely acting as a day-of coordinator, so that we could enjoy everything. We have amazing memories and photographs and are very happy with having chosen the Connors Center for our special day. Our only caveat to prospective couples is that while the ability to leverage the overnight accommodation is fantastic, there is a high likelihood of another wedding being set up before you have left the next day. While we had booked the weekend package through late Sunday morning, there were vendors and wedding party members for another wedding arriving by 8am on Sunday before our contracted time ended. While this generally all worked out okay, it made it feel a bit like a wedding factory and misaligned with our contract. In hindsight, had we known, we would have rented the property for Sunday as well allowing ourselves and our guests to fully enjoy the property the day after the wedding too.

re weekend. She helped me with our first look, she was extremely accommodating and somehow managed to be everywhere all at once when we needed her. This was truly the best weekend of our lives and that is in huge part to this venue, and the staff. We got in Friday earlier than expected and stayed through Sunday late morning. The winter feel of this venue makes it the perfect winter wedding experience. Our friends and family could stay on site with us, making it an incredibly communal weekend where we got to spend a lot of time with our guests. The rooms were great, pretty and very comfortable. Our guests particularly loved the hospitality suite. Where adults could hang out and kids could play too! I can’t say enough good things about the Connors center. If you are looking for a smooth sailing weekend filled with precision, kindness and warmth, this is a must stay!

fect location for an outdoor tented wedding. The event manager, Jean, was incredible to work with. Her insights from countless weddings in years prior was invaluable. You name it, she has seen it and knows what works best at the property! She was extremely communicative throughout the entire wedding planning process, quickly answered all of our questions, provided her insights and ensured that every last detail on the day of went exactly as planned. The venue has the absolute ideal setup for an outdoor wedding. From the gorgeous outdoor garden for the ceremony, an indoor/outdoor cocktail hour in the main libraries and terraces, and a separate location for the tent, the layout kept guests entertained as they were able to explore the beautiful property throughout the event. The layout truly made for the perfect flow of events. And not only that, but all of the greenery and stone work made for some absolutely epic photos! If you are interested in any sort of outdoor wedding venue, look no further than The Connors Center. You will certainly be glad that you did!

in love with the stone and gardens. It’s tucked away and so beautiful and close to the city. We loved that all of our guests who wanted to stay on site had the option to do that. Jean and the whole team was very helpful and communicative. We booked some of their recommended vendors which worked out very well because they knew them well and it all flowed smoothly. We got so many compliments on the venue and setting. We will definitely be back to walk the grounds to reminisce!

own and had a blast hosting many friends on site for the entire wedding weekend. An incredibly lush feeling venue, we had the "elevated garden party" of our dreams!!

as so kind, helpful and knowledgeable about all the ins and outs of planning. The inside of the mansion is so beautiful and is equally matched by the stunning gardens and stonework outside. We held a tented reception in the lower garden that was perfect. We also loved the option for guests staying the night after the wedding. This is the perfect venue!

h the brides and grooms family in every way! The Connor center and Jean Drum went above and beyond to make our vision for our wedding Weekend Happen! Ms. Drum helped us find our vendors, she was a go between ,she worked so very hard, to the point that she became a invaluable resource in every way ! The Conner Center was visually beautiful and elegant! The grounds meticulously kept ,the inside spaces elegant and charming. There were indoor spaces and gorgeous out door spaces we had access to. Even Chris a employee of the Conner center assisted in my hysical needs with chairs and tables. Our wedding was perfection and the Conner center a magical location . Jean Drum the dedicated and on top of every need, always with care and top notch professionalism. She took all our worries away and was able to resolve and satisfy every concern ,need or want! If I could recommend the Conner center and it’s staff higher than 5 stars I would . Amazing, Beautiful, Affordable ,Elegant ,Magical !

day we saw it when touring venues and reserved it soon after. Susan and Jean were great to work with and went above and beyond for my daughter and son in law to have the most beautiful wedding at their venue with the perfect layout of rooms, beautiful terraces and gardens to use! All our guests also loved the Connors Center and the wedding! Thank you to Jean and Susan for being the absolute best! We highly recommend The Connors Center for any event!

patient with us and understood our lack of time. The venue was spectacular, precisely what we wanted, with a fantastic interior and exterior. We used different gardens for our ceremonies and had a tent outside for dinner and dancing. The staff was all very nice and cooperative. We could not ask for more. We loved the place!

and it all came together in a stunning, quintessential "New England Wedding". We enjoyed a cocktail hour partly indoors to make the most of the charming inside of the property as well. As the groom, I wasn't involved as much in the planning as my wife was but even I could tell that Jean and the team at The Connors Center were working seamlessly with our various other vendors to plan and execute our events in line with my wife's vision. Our vendors all gave top marks to The Connors Center when we were planning (and now I know why). As icing on the cake, my wife and I spent our wedding night in a beautiful suite on site while many other members of the wedding party booked rooms to sleep-off the celebration on site. We all enjoyed breakfast there the following morning and it was such a nice touch to have that level of comfort at such a beautiful venue. It was the happiest day of my life and The Connors Center played no small role in that.

ose the Connors Center, we had an all star team with us every step of the way. Jean (and Susan and their team) worked tirelessly and with infinite patience, creating a wedding experience that brought our vision to life and exceeded all expectations. From figuring out locations for yard games to coaxing a shy flower girl, no detail was missed. Imagine if you had a favorite relative - the fun, thoughtful and extremely efficient one - who happened to have a gorgeous estate in the woods, and she offered to host a wedding weekend for your family and friends. That's what it felt like, working with the Connors Center. The mansion and grounds, with their gardens, ivy, stone arches and staircase, are totally enchanting. It was as if Frederick Law Olmsted designed the perfect fairy tale wedding venue. The chance to share this beautiful space with family and friends, from Friday's Rehearsal Dinner to Farewell Breakfast Sunday morning, was truly a gift. But as beautiful as the Connors Center is, it was working with Jean and her team that made the experience so wonderful. I have never worked with people who were so consistently caring, kind and professional. As state Covid regulations kept changing, Jean just kept making new seating charts, unflappably calm, never complaining, and always doing her best to honor our wishes. She also invited me to ask any questions, and I did! Her knowledge, experience, creativity, flexibility, (not to mention her sense of humor with my extended family) were amazing. Another advantage of working with the Connors Center is the strong relationships they have built with caterers and other vendors. The goodwill vendors have toward Jean and team extends to the wedding family. After a couple of hot and rainy summer months, July 31 arrived, sunny and 75 degrees, a picture perfect day. While I cannot give Jean credit for the weather, I know that if it had poured buckets, she would still have worked her magic. My family and I will always be grateful.

ue is stunning, with indoor and outdoor spaces that feel like you are at home (if your home was a sprawling stone mansion with perfectly landscaped grounds and a staff attentive to every detail). We stayed in the house with our families and wedding parties, had our ceremony in one garden, our cocktail hour in the library, and our reception in the lower garden, and each place was just so magical and comfortable and easy. It was a truly seamless process, and even with all the changing requirements and restrictions due to the pandemic, we had excellent communication and support throughout. Jean is the best of the best. We couldn’t recommend the whole experience more!

enue for my own wedding. I am so grateful that we chose the Connor Center for our wedding, as it met or exceeded all of our expectations. The site administrator, Jean, was amazing. She was so flexible and easy to work with, and consistently went above and beyond to meet the needs of a high maintenance couple like ourselves. We often found that items like decorations or yard games that we brought for our event were collected and stored for us before we even thought to ask. There were many things that happened behind the scenes to help our magical day flows smoothly without our even noticing. Much of this was due to Jean and her exceptional organizing and foresight. As a wedding photographer with an eye for beautiful settings, I really appreciated all of the options that the Connor Center offered for shooting locations. The lower garden, with its grassy steps and arched cloisters offered plenty of interesting and classic looking backgrounds for wedding photos. I actually found myself wishing I was the photographer instead of the groom on several occasions. St. Cecelia’s garden, where the ceremony was originally scheduled to be, was also quite beautiful. We got several inches of rain the night before our wedding, and St. Cecelia’s was still too wet for our ceremony. But the Connor Center has a third beautiful garden area – the front Circle. With the flowers and stone wall and trees in the background, this made for a lovely ceremony location, as well as for the family formal portraits. The bride processed out the front door of the center and straight down the aisle. For families with many elderly guests, like our own, this actually worked out better, since there is limited parking at the handicap entrance to St. Cecelia’s garden, but plenty of parking close to the front Circle. One of the most enticing qualities about the Connor Center for us, was the ability to rent the entire site for the weekend. With enough rooms for all of our out-of-town guests, it made gatherings above and beyond the ceremony and reception so much easier to coordinate. One of the things that I heard time and time again as a wedding photographer, was how quickly the day went by for my clients, and how the bride and groom didn’t get to spend enough time with their closest out-of-town guests. My wife and I did not want our wedding to be over in the blink of an eye. Renting the Connor Center for the weekend was the perfect solution. Their hospitality suite on the lower level was the perfect space for our Friday night after-party, at which the groom and his other musical friends gathered to play live music, while the other overnight guests socialized and sipped wine and ate snacks. This informal party after the rehearsal dinner really helped make the weekend feel complete, and gave us the chance we needed to socialize at a relaxed pace with our closest friends and family. Between the beautiful venue with lots of options for photography and ceremony locations, the outstanding service of the site administrator and staff, and the option to rent the site exclusively for the entire weekend, the Connor Center was absolutely perfect for our wedding weekend. We would recommend it highly to any prospective bride and groom.

odate all our needs. We loved getting to work with them to bring our dream to life, and we appreciate their help in creating unforgettable moments that will last a lifetime. We cannot recommend a more beautiful wedding venue for any wedding related events, and we cannot wait to go back and visit one day.

is was the spot for us. The inside and outside views are breathtaking and you have access to so many different locations on the property throughout the wedding (great for pictures!) Our guests still tell us how stunning the venue was and how nice it was to spread out into different rooms. It was also very nice to be able to have the ceremony, reception, and guest rooms all on site. There is so much character in the venue that makes it unique and unlike any other. Jean was so helpful, realistic, and definitely made the wedding more relaxing. Caitlyn was also fantastic- we showed up to the rehearsal prepared to decorate and she took care of all of the decorations and made every detail perfect! The weekend at The Connors Center was beautiful and stress free thanks to everyone who works there. We would recommend this venue to anyone!

rful experience. The property is absolutely breathtaking, while also making you feel at home (we booked the entire weekend from Rehearsal dinner through Sunday brunch). What really made our experience so SO wonderful though was Jean. She was a friendly, supportive voice during our planning and always was happy to help guide me whenever I had a question or concern. Throughout our entire wedding weekend, Jean was there every step of the way and boy did it show! My vision completely came to life under Jean's direction. It killed me to not be present during set up of our reception and details...but I needed not to stress...Jean totally crushed it. Even our wedding party, family and guests commended her on her execution, heart warming nature and just how exquisite the entire event was from start to finish. Words are not enough to say just how grateful I am for everything. Thank you Jean, Susan and everyone else at The Connors Center! You truly made our dreams come true.

g for, but we had no idea at the time of the dream team that was behind the scenes. Their flexibility in the face of all the challenges brought on by the rain was nothing short of amazing. Despite the delays and downpours, our guests were completely taken care of and completely unaware of all the weather drama going on outside. And the biggest trophy goes to Jean for searching the dumpster for a card with cash that was accidentally thrown out. This meant a lot to the guest and us! It was a joyful celebration of their wedding and we are filled with gratitude to the team for making it so.

would catch or notice (I was wrong!). Jean, Susan and the team has everything down to a science and impressed us and our guests so much. Not only were they fantastic coordinators, but they were also really fun to chat with and our families felt so welcomed. The venue is stunning and so well groomed, - we felt like we got married at a castle. My mom and I enjoyed a nice walk around the grounds before the wedding and it was so relaxing. Jean connects so well with the vendors and many of them mentioned how much they enjoy working with her. It put us at ease from the first meeting with Jean right through the day of the wedding. We couldn't recommend a more high class and beautiful wedding venue to feel so proud of being married at. We cannot wait to go back and visit one day.