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Rustic Charm Paired with Exquisite Views.
Welcome to Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort, located in the quaint town of Middlefield, Connecticut. With 255 acres on Besek Mountain, you will experience its natural beauty and picturesque views. Imagine arriving to your ceremony on top of the mountain in a chairlift as your guests wait by our mountain top gazebo.
Facilities and Capacity
Creative in approach Powder Ridge offers both indoor and outdoor spaces to create your perfect ceremony and reception. Say your vows mountain top or with a beautiful pond as your backdrop. The Lodge accommodates up to 250 people and is brimming with rustic appeal with barn wood accents, stone fireplaces and outdoor patio. In Fall of 2022 we built an outdoor pavilion to be used for ceremonies or receptions. In addition to weddings, couples can host their engagement party, shower and rehearsal dinner at the mountain's restaurant, Fire at The Ridge.
Services Offered
The team at Powder Ridge Mountain strives to offer each couple personalized attention when organizing their special day. The cuisine can be served to accommodate both casual and formal dining experiences. The Ridge also offers a special micro-wedding package to help couples create an intimate celebration. Come tour, our team is eager to assist couples in orchestrating an event to be remembered and cherished.
+7 years in business
Speaks English, Spanish and Polish
5 team members
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$500
Reception
$500
Ceremony
$1,200
Bar services
$10 per person
Catering
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- Couples usually spend $9,300
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jan-Dec.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Loft
Mountain
Restaurant
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.018 reviews
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Powder Ridge received rave reviews for their attentive staff, particularly Marla and Katie, who were highly praised for their assistance and professionalism. Guests appreciated the beautiful venue, delicious food, and smooth event execution. Minor complaints included issues with the s'mores bar and bathroom lighting, but overall, the experience was rated 5 stars with guests expressing a desire to relive the magical day. The bridal suites were perfect, the views were wonderful, and the zipline entrance added an extra touch of excitement to the reception.Review photos
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Alyssa H
5.0
6/24/2024
Communication was on point, Marla responds so quickly and keeps you on track. The venue was beautiful and the staff was so helpful with setting up. We were able to talk about how I envisioned it at rehearsal and they made it come to life! I DIYed a lot of it myself but that’s exactly what I wanted. Honestly my only complaints were the s’mores bar, bathroom lighting and the getting ready room. Guests should have longer sticks to cook the marshmallows because they were too short and burning their hands. So I would say that wasn’t worth the money. The ice cream bar was great and definitely was worth it!! Bathrooms needed more light, I guess the batteries ran out in the trailers by the pavilion but I didn’t find that out until after. I should have asked what the getting ready room was like, didn’t realize it was like a hotel room so we had to hunt down a high stool for makeup and low chair for hair stylist. But those were all minor things to me at least so I would still give it a 5 star! I wish I could relive that day- we had a blast! And got so many compliments.
Simone D
5.0
6/05/2024
We had the most perfect wedding here. Marla was so helpful and attentive, and the banquet manager Katie was just as amazing. The food was warm and well-seasoned, and the staff was very professional and always ready to help. We decided to zipline down to the reception and it was perfect. The venue was one of the best decisions we made in our whole wedding journey.
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Sarah D
5.0
6/09/2023
We had a great experience at Powder Ridge. Marla and her staff were great to work with, everything went smoothly! The food was excellent, the bridal suites were perfect and the views were wonderful.
Nicole M
5.0
10/23/2022
Perfect from start to finish. Easy to work with.
Lauren P
3.0
11/16/2021
So the views were stunning (which was why I picked the venue in the first place), but other aspects were not as great. The ski lift was not running on the day of my rehearsal, so I could not go up to the top of the mountain for the rehearsal, which was stressful. Additionally, some of the smaller details and communication seemed to be lacking for the rehearsal and the day of (times we could go up to the mountain, the rehearsal space was not set up when we were told to arrive) and there seemed to be lack of staff to run the ski lifts when needed. In general, it seems like this venue doesn't prioritize their wedding guests over their ski/mountain bikers.
Madison F
5.0
1/11/2021
Powder Ridge was the best choice for our wedding. From the first tour, to the day of, their team was always available and ready to answer any questions we had. We held out on our day through COVID and with every change from the state, Powder Ridge was ready. We were in phase 3 up until 11 days before our wedding when phase 2.1 began and Powder Ridge didn't skip a beat in adjusting our plans and where our reception would take place. We went from the lodge to the tent and the tent checked every box we had and even more. It was a perfect and the transformation with the bistro lighting and our DJ uplighting was magical. We worked with Marla who answered each question, talked me down from a breakdown and was the most supportive person in the whole process. We highly recommend having an event at Powder Ridge.
Meredith M
5.0
4/04/2020
Powder Ridge was an absolutely amazing wedding venue. Our guests still cannot stop talking about our wedding, and we're close to six months later!
Pamela was an amazing help from the very start. She was prompt in answering all of our questions and never even flinched at even our most ridiculous requests.
We had our ceremony on top of the mountain and were lucky enough to have had peak foliage. The views were incredible. It was such a fun experience for everyone to take the ski lift up to the ceremony. Such a peaceful ride with my parents to relax before the ceremony began.
We opted to zipline down from the ceremony to cocktail hour. The pictures are hilarious and it was such a fun way to fly into our marriage.
All the food was amazing. The staff made sure there were plates on the table for my husband and I so we couldn't forget to eat. They also made sure our drinks were always full :)
Our families keep joking that we'll do it all again next year. We wouldn't change a thing if we had the chance at a repeat!
Lauren H
5.0
10/17/2019
If you're looking for a rustic, but clean venue with amazing views, food, and staff, then getting married at Powder Ridge is a must. They were friendly, organized, and made our day just perfect. Not to mention it didn't break the bank. Give them a look, they are worth it!
Jessica M
5.0
9/11/2019
Powder Ridge was so amazing in both surroundings and people! We didn't have any hiccups the day of because of the fantastic employees! They continuously communicated with us up until the wedding and were constantly available for us the day of with any concerns or questions! My girls and I got ready in one of the rooms there and it was perfect! Our reception was ideal, with the staff supporting us by getting us our food and drink (and reminding us to actually eat! (: ) Our guests continue to rave about the lift up the mountain, the views and the food! We had an incredible experience having our wedding here and would quickly recommend it to anyone!
Samantha D
5.0
8/16/2019
Where do I even begin? Our wedding day and our wedding planning experience with the team at Powder Ridge went off without a hitch. I’m so glad we decided to host our wedding here! We initially took a look at Powder Ridge because of the food. If you’ve ever eaten at The Fire at the Ridge/ Ridgeside Tavern you know what I mean. The food is out of this world and the night of the wedding it was just as amazing as it is any other night! The whole team at powder ridge was great to work with from start to finish. We initially worked with Kara and she was great working around our pesky schedule, giving us advice and sitting with us and our family in effort to get ready for the big day. Sadly about a month out she had to start a new job elsewhere but without a hitch we were able to sit down and meet with Marla and Pamela and get everyone up to speed and on with the wedding planning. Last min we had a few family seating hassles come up and Pamela was right there ready help! The day of was great from allowing us to accommodate our dog, helping us with the last min decorations, and making sure we had a drink in our hand . . . everything was perfect! Plus kudos to the staff at the end of the night they cleaned up everything for us, and loaded it in our room upstairs so all we had to worry about was having a good time and getting on that shuttle. The property has a great outdoorsy rustic vibe, from its beautiful patio area, lovely fireplaces and large barn doors which make the perfect back drop for a sweetheart or head table! Plus there are so many great options throughout the property for you ceremony and your pictures. We decided to do our first look and bridal party photos on top of the mountain. Then for our ceremony we decided to use the dock and have a lakeside wedding! We got our pictures back last week and damn they’re great!!! It’s crazy the money you’ll dish out on photos but the property at powder ridge really makes it worth it! Powder Ridge is a great place to host your dream wedding! It’s almost two months later and our friends and family are still talking about it! From the property the venue to the staff and the food it’s an all-around great deal you won’t be disappointed.
response 08/16/2019
Thank you for a great review and yes I could not agree more about your photos! They are a...
mazing and I am thankful for your photographer letting us post them. You are a beautiful couple and I wish you both a lifetime of happiness. :-)
Toma R
5.0
4/30/2019
Late writing this review! But I had my wedding here in August 2018 and it was amazing! I have been following Powder Ridge since it closed and reopened and I was amazed at how well it looks now and everything from the wedding planning to the ceremony and reception was perfect! I would recommend Powder Ridge to anyone for a wedding ceremony!!!
Kelsey B
5.0
2/20/2019
My husband and I had our wedding here back in September 2018 and is was the best decision we ever made. We learned about the venue through our friend who was the head chef at Powder Ridge and after touring the grounds we fell in love. Our mountain top ceremony felt intimate with beautiful views. The ceremony area made for great pictures as well. We held cocktail hour at the bottom of the lift and our guests welcomed us as a married couple down the ski lift. The reception in the lodge was perfect! The string lights were beautiful and our wedding coordinator set up our décor just how we wanted it. Kara and her team did a great job at meeting and exceeding all of our expectations. They went above and beyond the normal call of duty to make sure our wedding was everything we wanted and more. We cannot thank Marquee Events enough for making our dream wedding come to life!
Amy M
5.0
1/30/2019
I'm a little late writing this review but better late than never! We had such an incredible experience having our wedding at Powder Ridge. We had our ceremony at the top of the mountain using the ski lift which was such a cool experience for all the guests who attended. It also made for amazing wedding photos and a great way to enjoy the changing leaves in the fall. After that it was down to the reception space which is a rustic ski lodge filled with string lights and scattered fireplaces. Our guests were thrilled with the food and service and still tell us how amazing our wedding was. Our coordinator, Kara, was new with the company and started working with us a few months before our wedding. To be honest, I was a little uneasy getting a new coordinator so close to my wedding, but she quickly put my mind at ease. Even though she was not the coordinator we booked with, we could not have asked for a better person to work with. She was responsive, helpful, and went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. My husband and I felt a real connection with her and her team. I would not have changed anything. A wonderful hidden gem for a unique and beautiful wedding!
David B
5.0
11/13/2018
Our guests could not stop talking about how unique this venue was! Everyone was raving about how beautiful the ceremony and reception spaces were! And the food was absolutely phenomenal! I can not say enough about this location! Also our wedding coordinator Kara was fantastic to work with, she made the entire day stress free and effortless for my wife and myself! She went above and beyond, from our first meeting all the way through our last dance, to make sure this truly was the best day of our lives! She has an amazing staff working with her at the venue that will take care of every little thing you need! We did a lot of research and visited a lot of different venues. This was by far the most unique, most amazing option with so many great things to offer! Definitely check this venue out, you will be happy you did!
Derron M
5.0
9/12/2018
Our wedding at Powder Ridge was perfect! We were a smaller wedding than they normally book, but we never felt that way for a moment. Powder Ridge always made us feel like a priority. Kara was our coordinator and did an amazing job at bringing all of our ideas to life. She did everything for our wedding! She helped with the menu, decorated, and even helped with our ceremony. We had many guests running late and they were flexible and worked with us. We had base of mountain ceremony which was waterfront and beautiful, followed by our reception in their private room. Every detail was well thought out and everything we wanted. Great job!
Amanda C
5.0
9/07/2018
We had a wonderful experience having our August wedding at Powder Ridge. Our coordinator Kara worked diligently to ensure that all of our details were incorporated into our day. Having the ceremony at the top of the mountain was a great experience, and a highlight for our guests and myself! All our decorations were set up perfectly in the reception space afterwards. There were many options for our menu, and we had the flexibility of having a buffet and have the floor layout that we liked the best. The fireplaces inside and outside gave the space a rustic look, along with the barn doors inside. Would definitely recommend, our wedding was amazing!
Rachel D
5.0
8/08/2018
I attended a wedding at Powder Ridge a couple of months ago and just signed the contract to host my wedding here as well! Beautiful views, great food, and an amazing team to work with. Kara, our wedding coordinator, is quick with communication and makes the planning process fun and stress free. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would!!!
Kara D
5.0
7/11/2018
Powder Ridge is an amazing place to get married! The beautiful views are accompanied with a rustic and elegant feel inside and out. Our top of the mountain ceremony was breathtaking with endless views of the CT skyline. The reception lodge is perfect for a New England style wedding and all of the staff are wonderful to work with. Our wedding coordinator provided by Powder Ridge took care of everything so we could enjoy the day. A perfect venue that made for a perfect wedding!
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