The Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill

The food was absolutely divine. Every guest we spoke with during and after the wedding commented on how great the food was and how attentive and gracious every staff member was. It was incredibly hot that day, but the staff could not have been more accommodating. Everything exceeded our expectations. Our day of coordinators were so professional. There is not one thing that we would have changed. It was a truly perfect day. Thank you Amy!

ly attended a wedding they catered and were blown away by the food...so I knew they would do an amazing job with our cuisine. Guests were raving about the food, drinks, amazing service, and stunning venue. It's truly a hidden gem and the coordinator, Amy, was spectacular. She was responsive to all of my requests throughout the planning process, and we created a truly perfect day. They're totally a full-service venue that's worth every penny.

assiest/most beautiful wedding they’d attended, and everyone raved about the food. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day and vendor!

able. She was willing to suggest common vendors and prices. We are thrilled that The Stevens Estate recommended Artisan Chef Catering. It’s worth noting how much easier it was having picked a venue that many vendors commonly work with. The rehearsal was well executed and we felt ready! The day of the wedding was incredible. The Estate looked so beautiful inside and out. The whole wedding party felt so special. The suites are perfect for pre wedding prep and photos. Our vendors and guests all said what a beautiful venue it was. The tent with the chandeliers and string lights is perfect. I can’t say enough about all of the details.

ioned and added so many little details with the natural flowers found on the grounds! The ceremony and tent space were gorgeous. Margie and Humara helped make wedding planning a breeze with their advice on vendors, coordination meetings and constant openness to answer questions. On the weekend of our wedding they were so accommodating and helpful, my husband and I felt like royalty the whole day and our guests DO NOT stop commenting on how it was the prettiest wedding they’ve been to! We wish we could relive our day at the Stevens Estate over and over!

are gorgeous, there is plenty of parking, and multiple areas in- and outside the house for guests to explore. If you want a classic New England feel, with a gorgeous backdrop, you'll love the SE. From the bridal suites to the landscaping, everything is exquisite. Joanna, the erst-while director of the estate, was very flexible and patient in answering my Qs and ultimately we felt confident about booking the SE for summer of 2021, despite having no idea what the Covid situation would look like in a year, because we trusted we were in good hands. Fast forward about eight or nine months, Joanna and Humara (the Event Manager at the time), were doing a great job of communicating ; our 60-day meeting in May also went very smoothly. However, things started to get more difficult a couple weeks later when we learned that Joanna would be leaving the SE, and that Humara (who had previously been assigned to us as just a day-of coordinator) would be taking over. Humara clearly had much less experience than Joanna, and it was obvious that she was over capacity with basically single-handedly coordinating all the wedding/events at the SE this summer. Her communication was often unprofessional, she had to be reminded of details multiple times, and we got multiple frenetic and confused emails in the month leading up to the wedding (including one that was sent DURING our wedding ceremony about "Important things to know before your wedding day"??!) To her credit, Humara did gamely try to work with us when we were having issues with our caterer and were looking for a last-minute alternate less than a month before the wedding, which I appreciated as it was a tall order. But overall it was just plain stressful to work with her due to her chaotic communication and the fact that she would forget things and then act like it was our fault. On the day of the wedding, all I can say is that it was a success DESPITE Humara and her team, who seemed totally unprepared and unconcerned with us having a smooth client experience. One example was that Humara had berated one of our child guests about scattering rose petals as part of the procession -- instead of talking to an ADULT, she scolded the child before the ceremony, upsetting her, and then sought her out to tell her to clean everything up afterwards. It was totally unprofessional and we had to apologize to the child and her family afterwards for the way she was treated. Despite all the chaos and stress created by the staff, we still had a beautiful wedding day (gorgeously chaotic, I like to say) because of the stunning and well-maintained grounds. Our guests absolutely loved the venue, and it was great that there were so many areas for guests to explore and take pictures. I believe the SE is getting turned over to private management later this year, which hopefully will improve the experience for future guests. I would recommend the SE to future couples IF there is better management, as I think the venue has a lot of potential. However, the SE leadership short-changed us (and probably other couples this summer) by putting a single, less-experienced staff member in charge of the entire 2021 wedding calendar at a gorgeous and in-demand venue.

he helped me in all the ways to set up the stage, answered all my questions from day1 & made the entire process go really well. Thank you so much to help me with all the questions I had & to make our client Yagnya’s wedding a great success. Looking forward to work with you in future.

irtually every aspect of it – especially Joanna Ouellette, the director of the facility. We first discovered the Stevens Estate in early July – just hours after learning that Massachusetts State Pandemic restrictions had understandably forced the cancellation of our planned indoor reception at another venue. Within just a few days, Joanna put all of our concerns at ease and began planning the perfect outdoor reception. Little did we know at the time, that additional restrictions would be imposed less than two weeks before the wedding but once again, Joanna rose to the occasion and worked with us to adapt and overcome. I could write pages on the seemingly endless amount of phone calls but the important thing to know is whenever we called – regardless of the day or time – Joanna answered in a calming voice that told me everything would be ok. When the day came, everything was set up perfectly under a beautiful tent, with chandeliers and meticulously set tables – surrounded by ample, well-manicured lawns and gardens in the shadow of the magnificent Stevens Estate. Joanna also connected us with Two Chefs Are Better than One Catering – one of a handful of in-house caterers that works with the Stevens Estate and the food was absolutely fabulous. Like Joanna, the team at Two Chefs was extremely flexible and accommodating despite all the changing rules and regulations. If you were a guest at this wedding, you would think that it had been carefully planned for more than a year – not just a few weeks, although I can’t imagine things being any better even if we had planned a wedding there under normal circumstances. So if you are one of the many families struggling right now to plan a wedding during these difficult times I would strongly encourage you to call Joanna now.

tion. The whole process could not have been smoother. We worked with Margie, who is amazing. From the planning meetings to the end of the night she made sure that everything went smoothly and that we didn't forget anything. She even helped bustle my very complicated dress with my sisters. The bartenders knew what we were drinking before we asked. The set up in the tent was beautiful. We used a caterer, florist and bakery from the partner list. All were wonderful to work with. We ended up with the best weather on the day, warm but not hot and no humidity. I cannot say enough about this wonderful venue and venue staff. There was not one thing that I would change about the night. It truly could not have gone better!!

nd at night they're a great (romantic) way for guests to get away for a bit. The house and tent add a touch of class and history that can't be found at many other venues. The sunset was beautiful. We wish we could have been guests instead of running around the whole time! The staff is great as well we really enjoyed working with them, Joanna was so helpful from the start and Victoria was on top of everything making sure the day went smoothly. Overall, it's such an excellent venue with character and charm, we plan on visiting often for other events or to hike the grounds.

ible experience. The wedding day itself was amazing, Katie and I would highly recommend this venue to anyone.

e up the windy hill, which gives you an amazing view of the estate, to the beautifully sculpted grounds, The Stevens Estate was the perfect historical venue. Inside was even more amazing. A few of the historical highlights are the claw foot tub in the bridal suite, a gorgeous organ in the music room, a stained glass window overlooking the staircase of every wedding photographer's dreams and amazing fireplaces in every room. There were countless other small historical details as well. The tent was also beautiful. It sat on pavers compared to other tents that we saw which were on grass or a rented floor. There are lights around the edge of the tent and a few nice chandeliers. We decided to opt for the bistro lights and that really added to the ambiance. We also decided to use the gold chavari chairs in the tent and the white garden chairs for the ceremony. The ceremony space was also nice. There is a pretty arbor that we had decorated with flowers. We walked away from our initial meeting knowing that we would be bookingThe Stevens Estate. Once we booked, Joanna and Gail gave us the details. There are several recommended caterers, and we ended up going with A Day To Remember (and loved them also). They also recommend other vendors as needed. Gail was amazing as well leading up to the wedding. She quickly answered any questions we had and met with us a few times to plan. Since we booked a little of two years before our wedding day, Gail let us come back a few times to remind ourselves what the place looked like. I highly recommend touring the Estate during the winter if you have the chance, because it is decorated spectacularly for Christmas. I also liked that Gail was not pushy in anyway. The day of the wedding went well also. Everything went smoothly and Gail was present the entire time. Cocktail hour was inside and then the bar was moved into the tent. We were given many options when it comes to open bar and they were very flexible. We originally chose to cut the bar off after we hit a certain amount, but asked Gail to notify us when we were close with the option of extending. We did end up extending and that took us to the end of the night. The bar staff were great and had no trouble keeping up. One thing to note is that we did have a few things (just mums, lanterns and pumpkins, nothing of value) disappear from outside of the venue between Saturday night and Monday afternoon. Of course, we were explicitly told ahead of time that they couldn't gaurentee anything left outside would stay there, and it would be at our own risk. There are hiking trails around the Estate, so there is quite a bit of foot traffic. So if you have anything of value, etc. either bring it with you or leave it inside. One last thing to note is that the Estate is close to the football field, so be aware that you could have background noise from the marching band. They were playing during our ceremony and cocktail hour, but it honestly wasn't a big deal and you couldn't really hear it over the DJ. Overall, we have no regrets at all when it comes to or venue choice and everyone loved the place. If you are looking for a beautiful historical venue in the Boston area, I highly suggest looking at The Stevens Estate.

great to work with, always getting back to me right away with any questions and made any special request happen! The only things I will say was inside of the estate isn't the cleanest. We were lucky enough to be able to go in to clean and set up before our wedding, but if you don't have that luxury, be sure to ask that they dust it for you! Other than that, everything was great. Our guests loved the venue - many people had never been before which was nice. The tent is gorgeous at night with the bistro lights and chandeliers - picture perfect! I highly recommend the Steven's Estate for your wedding venue!

rful to work with - always prompt, friendly, and courteous. We loved every moment at the Estate and highly recommend it!

was exceptionally helpful in answering questions and offering solutions. She was a refreshing voice in an industry that keeps trying to sell brides and grooms all of the extra things you "need." She kept it simple while still going above and beyond in accommodating us. Gail met with us for a 90-day meeting in addition to a 2-week meeting to go over all the details plus a rehearsal before the wedding while answering countless emails from me. She is full of valuable information and is so kind -- we loved working with her! We held both our ceremony and reception at The Stevens Estate. We had rain on our wedding day, so Gail and our catering team quickly put into action plan B with our ceremony under the tent. They worked hard to make it beautiful for us and from what I remember in that whirlwind of a day, it was perfect! The Bridal Suite upstairs was also a lovely place for me to put on my dress, take some photos with the photographer and have a champagne toast with a few of my favorite ladies. The cocktail hour was held on the first floor of the Estate and guests had a lot of fun exploring the various rooms and taking pictures on the antique couches. The reception was then held under the tent. It was a chilly rainy evening, but guests were able to stay warm with the tent walls down and lots of dancing. The chandeliers and candles on the table made for a wonderful romantic atmosphere. All in all, I can't stay enough great things about Gail and The Stevens Estate. It's a real gem and I highly recommend it!

s that weren't far away, good dancing space, a pretty ceremony location, bride and groom suites for getting ready, the list goes on! Not to mention there is a great room where they keep things donated by other brides that you're allowed to use for decoration. I was able to use their easels, several signs, and other small decorations to give our wedding an extra touch of whimsy without having to spend extra money. The best part of the Stevens Estate is the people who work there. Joanna was excellent from the start, and I cannot say enough about Gail, who made our wedding the event I had always dreamed of. She is a fantastic person, and is so good at what she does. It was like having a wedding coordinator by my side the whole process, and she could always answer any questions I had. What you get for the money you pay is great, I know we saved a lot of money by choosing this venue. I had the best experience with the Stevens Estate and would absolutely recommend them to any bride and groom!

ultiple rooms that were gorgeously decorated. Gail was super friendly, informative and gave us our space to discuss and explore. We quickly put down a deposit for the very last Saturday available in 2015 (don't wait too long, dates go fast!). Our decision wasn't solely because of the beautiful location, it was because it was actually an affordable venue that didn't charge you for every single little thing, the bar options were flexible and we could pick our own vendors. We originally had a caterer that we wanted to bring in, and circumstances didn't work out and we were without a caterer late in the game. Stevens Estate recommended one of their preferred caterers that could accommodate our family style dinner and they were great. (Side note: definitely explore the preferred caterers before going out of their recommendations. They already know the kitchen and process so it just makes everything so much easier and puts you at ease. There are some awesome choices at different price ranges.) Throughout the year, Gail was quick to reply to my many emails and very accommodating to us when we wanted to stop by (we live an hour away and my parents don't live in MA). The week leading up to the wedding, hurricane Joaquin gave us a little scare. Gail was so calming and helped us with everything we needed to do since we had our reception in the tent. Luckily, the weather held up. It was cold but with the sides on the tent, it warmed up really quickly with 200 guests, 14 or so servers and a 7 piece band. Even with that many people, the tent never felt crowded and there was enough space throughout the house and the grounds throughout the day. Gail was so helpful all day coordinating with vendors to make sure everything ran smoothly and on time. Our bus was late picking up the bridal party to get to the church ceremony and Gail was in touch with the bus company so we didn't have to. She kept the reception flowing and let us know where we needed to be all with a smile and fun attitude. Towards the end of the night she pulled my husband aside to let us know we were nearing our cap for open bar and gave us options. We appreciated it because we ended up keeping it open longer. The day was absolutely perfect and a lot of that has to do with the awesome service from Gail, the bartenders and all the staff. Brides - don't think twice! Book this place!

he estate at the top which feels like you are driving into a fairy tale. The estate itself has multiple floors...we used the top bride and groom suites to get dressed in, and had an extra room for all the kids to get ready/nap in. We used the downstairs of the estate for cocktail hour and had different appetizers spread throughout. There is both an inside and outdoor bar. Our ceremony was on the lawn with the chivari chairs set up and the arbor decorated. We did the tented reception and there was plenty of room for everyone. Gail, the wedding planner at the Stevens Estate, is an absolute life saver. We were the first of any of our friends to get married so were a little clueless when it came to everything we needed. Gail helped us with anything and everything. As it got closer to the big day and I started worrying about all the little details, she assured me she would make sure everything went smoothly, and it did. We received so many compliments on our choice of venue. This venue is breathtakingly beautiful and the Gail is exactly the type of person you want on your team while planning your big day!

d promptly and in depth. We hired off the preferred vendor list and every detail was taken care of and then some. Erin was very good at reminding me when we needed to go over details. She even did the floor plan and the timeline for us that all the vendors worked off of. She helped keep me organized throughout the planning process. I wouldn’t have changed a thing! The grounds are gorgeous and the staff was gracious the whole time.

h us. Lack of professionalism. Unfortunately, some of our lanterns were stolen from the property overnight. When I asked Erin for information and help in trying to locate the lanterns, her reply was that the Stevens Estate was not responsible for these items and went on to make the claim that she saw guests with the lanterns but refused to offer any other explanation or help as to who, where, or when. Lack of care. My family had spent a small fortune on this event, inviting 300+ guests. The event was a huge success, regardless of Erin's horrible attitude and lack of service. However, we all had to work that much harder to fill in the gaps that Erin and her staff should of taken on.

worth of annoying questions without batting an eye! The estate itself is AWESOME. Set up on a quiet hill in north andover surrounded by forest, we felt like we had the whole world to ourselves and our guests. The permanent tent is HUGE, with these beautiful chandeliers and stone floor. Our guests had full access to explore the mansion and sprawling grounds, and the sun set over the trees and created this light that my guests are still raving about!! I couldn't have asked for more!!

th plenty of space but an intimate feel or it can be small enough for a smaller wedding, depending how you use the space. We had our ceremony and reception here and it really was as perfect as could be. Our guests could not stop telling us how beautiful our venue was. Both Gail and Erin did an amazing job making sure our wedding day was perfect. Everyone told us before the wedding that things would go wrong and we would just have to live with it, but thanks to Gail and Erin, our wedding went completely smoothly with no hitches. We would not hesitate to recommend this spot for a wedding or any other event.

m the west coast and we wanted to be able to highlight the beauty of New England as part of our celebration. We visited at least 10 historic homes/venues throughout Massachusetts and the Stevens Estate was, by far, the best option for us. First and foremost, the Estate is beautiful. Added bonuses that helped us make our decision were that the Estate was extremely affordable in comparison to other options, the Estate offered more flexibility than other venues, and we loved the Estate's Director, Erin. During the months of planning, Erin was always responsive and attentive to our questions and suggestions. She made time for us to bring our parents to the Estate for a tour and offered her help and advice when we needed it. Immediately before the wedding she met with us to be sure that all of the details were correct for our day. Our entire evening ran smoothly from start to finish. We arrived a couple of hours before the wedding and found that Gail and Erin had set up the bride and groom rooms with cold drinks for the wedding party, which were much needed on that 90+ degree day. We had planned our day so that we would be mostly ready by the time we arrived, leaving us a couple of hours of touching up and relaxing in the beautiful rooms at the estate-great for photos. We had our ceremony on the lawn and were able to set up the chairs exactly as we had envisioned. Rather than in standard rows, our chairs were set up in a circular fashion, which everyone loved. The staff set the chairs up for us this way, no questions asked. This was another thing we really liked about the Estate-we were able to personalize the venue as much as we wanted to, whereas other venues had a lot of restrictions. We had decorations on the lawn and throughout the mansion. Erin made sure that we were able to incorporate all of our personal touches into our day. During the cocktail hour, our guests roamed the grounds and toured the mansion. The catering staff and Gail were extremely helpful in directing people to the mansion, the bar, the restrooms, etc. Our guests were all in awe of the beauty of the Estate, while we snapped some beautiful photos with this amazing backdrop. Our reception was under the tent and everything about it was perfect. We used one of the Stevens Estate's preferred caterers, A Day to Remember. The food was AMAZING. We received so many comments from guests saying that our wedding meal was the best they ever had. While the adults wined and dined, the kids were running around the lawn of the Estate enjoying themselves. Our goal was to make our wedding one that all of our guests would enjoy and remember. By choosing the Stevens Estate as our venue and A Day to Remember as our caterer, we were able to accomplish that. So many of our guests have told us that they've never been to a more beautiful wedding. Our day was far from being a "cookie cutter" wedding. We stayed within our budget, all while getting everything we dreamed of. Had we gone with our second choice venue, we would have spent $3,000 more (at a minimum).