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This venue can host up to 50 guests
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At Sheepscot Harbour Village Resort you will find luxurious hotel, inn & cottage accommodations for your guests and a spacious waterfront event venue with seating for up to 75 guests for all your event needs. We offer a destination event location and accommodations to make your wedding in Maine at Water’s Edge extraordinary and stress-free!
Your beautiful Midcoast wedding will tie you to each other, and to a very special coastal Maine wedding destination. Become one of the generations of happy couples who return to the area and Sheepscot Harbour Village Resort, again and again, to relive their happiest memories, and make new ones.
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Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Guest Capacity
- Up to 50
Settings
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
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This venue is amazing, the area is amazing, and the staff is amazing! We had our wedding here in August 2018 after dealing with 3 different owners. THE PROPERTY IS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP AFTER THE 2017 WEDDING SEASON. We originally booked more than a year and a half before our wedding date because the price was good, we loved the space and the location, and we liked the staff we met both times we went. Those owners sold it to new owners before the 2017 wedding season and we had nothing but issues the whole time they were owners (which is why some of the reviews before me are so bad). We were so thankful to hear it was sold again around November 2017 and the new owners and staff are AMAZING. It was a difficult transition throughout 3 different owners, but the new owners were willing to honor our original contract and answered all of our questions any time we had them (and we had them a lot). The general manager went above and beyond for us to have everything we wanted the day of and before. The food was good, and the chef even prepared two vegan meals for two vegans we had in our wedding party without even being asked! The general manager contacted all of our vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page and it really helped the day flow smoothly and she was always willing to do what she could to have what we wanted. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone!! Don't let old reviews scare you off, there are new owners and they have a lot of wedding experience!
When my husband and I first booked our wedding at Sheepscot we fell in love with at first glance. Tony the previous owner had promised us blocked rooms for our guests and said we could have the reception till 1030. We met with the original wedding planner (Jamie) and everything was smooth so we booked them.
Fast forward a few months and I call to talk to Jamie about setting up a cake tasting and to go over seating arrangements. When I asked to speak with Jamie I was told she no longer worked there, but I would speak with Natasha. We never got an email informing us of the change in wedding planners. I spoke with Natasha who was awesome! We set up a meeting to have a cake tasting and seating arrangements. When I spoke with her about blocked rooms for my guests she then informed me that Sheepscot was under new management (never received an email about this either) and it was the new rule they no longer blocked rooms for guests. So I was given a list of local areas for my guests to stay at. We had the cake tasting everything went perfectly.
A few months go by and I emailed Natasha with questions about my big day that went unanswered for a month. So I called asking to speak with Natasha when I was then informed that she no longer worked there (again no email was sent informing me of the change in wedding planners). I was then introduced to Margaret who was very nice, very professional and very accommodating. She was able to calm my nerves because we only had 5 months till the wedding. Margaret and I were able to communicate back and forth which put me at ease.
30 days before the wedding I called Margaret asking about seatting arrangements which she told me the original ones we had made with Natasha were destroyed along with our plans for the cake. Margaret was able to reach out to the baker which thankfully had a copy of our original cake plan and flavors. Crisis averted!
I then met with Margaret one week before the wedding and that went smoothly-I was finally at ease with the final plan!
I had booked the honeymoon suit the night before and night of the wedding. Upon first entering the suite it was beautiful but with further investigation it was not all that it appeared to be. I found dirty dishes in the dishwasher, the water in the Jacuzzi smelled of mold and had a yellowish tint to it, there were piles of dirt swept into corners hoping no one would notice and the A/C was broken. It was not worth the money I spent for that place.
The big day was finally here! The staff at the reception, the bar tender and Margaret were great! I was very pleased with how everything flowed and there were no hiccups. Every one I talked with loved the food and couldn't say enough about it! The cake and cupcakes we had were out if this world! The event staff were awesome and so kind!
If you do book this place just keep in mind the possibility of little to no communication, change in staff and over priced honeymoon suite that is dirty and very unorganized.
My husband and I got married at Sheepscot Harbor Village Resort & Spa on July 15th, 2017. For MANY reasons we do not encourage anyone to book their wedding with them.
The wedding coordinator that was our contact person suddenly stopped responding. After TWO MONTHS we finally heard from the previous owner and learned he no longer owned the resort. We were advised our new contact person was the Chef- she had taken on the coordinator role as well. As the date came closer, we learned more and more that customer service was not a priority and there was no regard for the fact this was our wedding we were planning. We were told we were being “given discounts” when in fact we paid for every service or item we chose from the packet given to us by the resort. We were told we could not have more than 60 chairs for our 110 guest because “most people choose to stand during the ceremony” and would need to pay an additional $5 for each chair beyond 60. When we arrived for the weekend there were 72 chairs set up at the ceremony site AND there were ~30 chairs set up at our cocktail hour site.
We were told we could not reduce the number of entrees to better reflect the number of guests we had confirmed because “the contract was final and this was not an option.”
When we arrived for the weekend, we were told the layout for the reception hall “just wasn’t going to happen” despite THREE conversations the week of to confirm. When we asked “why not?” we were told “it is how it is. You just have to deal with it.” When my SIL requested extra hands to light candles in the reception hall the response was, “they really aren’t paying for this wedding, it’s not a lot of money, so we aren’t going to go above and beyond for anything.”
Many reservations were not held. Many were told “that unit was sold and the new owner is not honoring any reservations made before the purchase date” OR "We have contacted the owner for they key code and they are not answering." We confirmed ALL reservations before arrival. When my husband and I, the bride and groom, arrived to check in our unit was not ready. 3.5 hours later we received a call and were offered a hotel room at the Inn on the property. At 4:30 it was the only unit available, so we reluctantly agreed since our rehearsal was planned for 5 PM. We were told we “wouldn’t be charged the $50 difference from the deposit we paid and the cost for two nights in the hotel.” Please note our deposit was $375, the cost of one night in the cottage- this was not any consolation for our troubles.
We had multiple other guests encounter the same problem upon check-in, including the Bride's parents. Ultimately, guests who paid for suites and cottages were put in hotel rooms on the property. It was mortifying for us as we invited all of these guests to stay and celebrate our wedding.
We ask that any couple looking into this location for their wedding HEED OUR WARNING. Up until the very day of our wedding we encountered nothing but trouble. We have never been told “No” so many times without a rationale to support that response, until dealing with the Chef/ coordinator at Sheepscot. We have also never witnessed such poor management of reservations and lack of housekeeping.
Thankfully the event staff was wonderful and swept in to help us, behind the back of the Chef, to do whatever they could for us. If it were not for them and my sister-in-law the entire weekend would have been a nightmare.
My wife and I got married here in June 2017. The wedding appeared wonderful from the guests' perspective yet from our perspective, it was a nightmare. Among the dozens of complaints that we have about our experience with their incompetent management are the fact that despite booking about 18 months in advance, we were forced to renegotiate our contract less than 3 months before our wedding. The absolute worst part was that despite booking a cottage for our wedding night, they put us in a hotel like room that had no sheets, no towels, trash and was not ready for guests. We discovered this at 10:30 pm after our wedding reception. THEN, the venue flatly refused to refund me my $155 deposit that i placed on our cottage despite it being entirely their fault. I never got an apology and it took about a month along with threatened mediation or court action before they relented and gave me my money back. $155 out of the probably $20k we brought to this place. Unbelievable. Beware of this place.
Everyone & Everything at Sheepscot Harbour is amazing. The food, accommodations & personal attentiveness has been second to none. I highly recommend this venue to anyone planning their wedding. You will not be disappointed!
Sheepscot was so accommodating and a great place to get married! Our date was 10-15-16. Our cabin was fabulous that we stayed in both nights! Our guests and family members who stayed loved the rooms as well! The waitstaff for the rehearsal dinner and reception were the same and they were very attentive and helpful to us (bride & groom). We were able to decorate the reception area as we pleased and the tables were arranged just the way we wanted them! The food was amazing as always and everything went smoothly the day of!
Absolutely Wonderful. The Staff From Kourtney & Amber In The Salon To chef Margaret & Scott ( Who Is Just A Brides Bestman ) Are Incredibly Helpful And You Could Not Ask For A More Beautiful Location.
We had an amazing time at my daughters wedding. The food was delicious. The staff was so accommodating. Everything went perfectly!
Thanks so much!
Everything was FANTASTIC! All the guests loved everything, the staff was very hospitable and respectful. Staff made sure we enjoyed everything. There aren't enough words to show out gratitude and how awesome the staff was. THANK YOU!
ou made our evening easy and flawless! We so appreciate all you have done to make our celebration even better!
Thank you! We will send friends here!!
The staff and the resort was absolutely wonderful. With such a stressful time they made everything easy to handle. From last minute changes to the food, everything was perfect!
*abbreviated* If you are willing to stay on top of your wedding planning & ask a lot of questions, this is a really nice, cost-friendly option for someone who is looking to have their whole family relaxing around them for a few days instead of “8 hours & get out.” SVHR did include a free overnight stay in December where you could meet their preferred vendors (which landed us some significant discounts) & that also gave us the opportunity to lock in some other contracts before the bridal shows started. I like their policy of 1 wedding/weekend.
SVHR has a great attitude, unfortunately, I wish the “we’ll make it right” attitude didn’t have to come into play so much, because that caused a lot of frustration throughout the planning and the check-in process. It seems like Tracy (Manager) had most of the knowledge in her head, & I wish that the computer system had been more up to date with notes for the whole staff to access so that there wasn’t a need for her to have to fix everything. She was phenomenal to work with, but that is a LOT of stress to put on one person.
We didn’t meet the Wedding Planner until the August 2016 meeting, which was fine, but she left our meeting to meet with another couple. The day of my wedding I couldn’t get in touch with the WP for a couple hours because she was meeting another couple in the reception area where my guests were about to be seated. Immediately after the reception ended I spoke with the WP & asked her if I needed to tie up anything else with the bar, wait staff etc. re: payments & the WP responded by telling me that I needed to remove our centerpieces by 9am the next morning as there was a brunch party. I’m sure the look I gave her prompted her to quickly offer to remove the centerpieces for us, because I felt like I had just been slapped with No Service After The Sale. (To their credit, the venue did figure out our shambles of a seating situation, as I had not asked enough questions around that point, & they were willing to come up with an 11th hour solution there.)
My mother also had an issue with the Spa on the resort, as she had called to book ladies’ facials for 6 women and explained that all the ladies needed to have their facials completed in time to start getting ready for my 1pm wedding. We showed up to the Spa at 9am, & there was only 1 aesthetician, who was a little confused. The Spa made some corrections, & everyone got an express facial, etc.
SVHR is Not readily handicap accessible, ie: rooms, rehearsal dinner location, bi-level reception dinner floor plan, etc. SVHR was very honest about the fact that the wedding business has expanded rapidly from 8 to 40 per year in just a few short years, & in addition to that it looks like they are trying to expand the overall rental & condo sales. Some of the guest cabin issues included our guests calling & requesting a 4 BR cabin, & being rented a “future 4BR cabin” that did not have the renovations completed by the time they checked in. Additionally, the rental software kicked out some guest reservations just prior to check-in that had been in the system for probably at least 9 months.
At the end of the day though, did our guests leave saying that this was the best wedding they had been to all year a/o ever? YES. None of our guests experienced a single issue during the ceremony & reception itself and the food was phenomenal. Ultimately, it was everything we wanted our wedding to be. We would recommend the venue to anyone else.
Thank you for such an amazing weekend. Our guests had a great time and were very complimentary of the Resort and Resort staff. From the moment we arrived you both were very attentive and wanted to make sure our day was exactly as we dreamed it would be. We were nervous upon arrival as we had many wedding planners throughout the year and when we tried to reach out to discuss plans, we found that person no longer worked for you. We appreciate that you both appointed yourselves as our main contacts. We know how much goes into planning a wedding, so we understand the pressure you must have been feeling to make sure that everything ran smoothly, while also running the Resort. We didn’t know what to expect when we arrived and meeting with you when we first arrived on Thursday settled our nerves. Thank you. You and your staff went above and beyond to make sure that we, and our family and friends, enjoyed our stay. We heard nothing but positive feedback from everyone. Although we didn’t decide to take you up on your offer to be the first to stay in your brand new Bridal Suite, we were extremely appreciative of the offer. ☺ The suite was beautiful, we just wanted to be close to the water. Thank you for thinking of us. Suite 103 was beautiful, convenient and exactly what we wanted and expected. When our family and friends starting arriving throughout the weekend, Tracy was great! She was friendly and knew who they were when they arrived and made sure they had everything they needed. It’s the little things that she did that were noticed and appreciated. Our family couldn’t say enough kind words about her and how fun she was. As in every survey, you want to share the ‘what did you like best about your stay’ with the ‘what can we improve on’. We did have a couple of things that we wanted to share with you. Overall, our experience was great and we were very pleased with your Resort and would recommend you for other events such as ours. Every employee we encountered was friendly and accommodating. The Resort is simply beautiful and the improvements you continue to make just make it that more beautiful. We appreciate all that you and your staff had done to make our day so special. Everyone was just AMAZING! Tracy and Tony, ‘Thank You’ from the bottom of our hearts for making our day so memorable. We couldn’t have asked for better a better group of people to take such good care of us on our Wedding Day. Thank you Tony for checking in with us throughout the night and Tracy for stopping by one last time to wish us well. It means a lot that you both cared and checked in on us. I know we had a few blips, but it happens, and we ALL TOGETHER pulled it off!! Teamwork makes the Dreamwork!! ☺ Thanks again, and we hope to see you soon! Heidi & Becky
Tony and his staff did an amazing job! We had our wedding outside by the harbor and the weather and tide cooperated. The food turned out better than I dared hope. Perfection is the word for the prime rib, everyone raved about the crab stuffed haddock . The bride (my daughter) and groom were happy and that says it all!
Sheepscot Harbour Village Resort & Spa has been very accommodating. Throughout the hiccups of the day they were willing and able to roll with the punches to make the day as special as possible! Than You!
Tom, Tony and Isabella were all amazing. they have all been so helpful. We appreciate everything they have done to make our special day perfect. Everything we have asked has been taken care of in a timely manner. The facility is well taken care of and the lodging is beautiful. Thank you for all your help!
Excellent! Great Food, wonderful ambiance, great staff, GREAT EVERYTHING!, Thank you sooooo much!
You guys were wonderful. You made Abbie’s wedding exactly what she wanted it to be, and all the guests raved about the setting, food, cottages, everything. You were very thoughtful and accommodating to our crazy crew and our many requests. You did everything we asked – and then some. Your ideas for vendors were perfect. We were so pleased and are so grateful for everything you did for us all along the way.
Bottom line is that the wedding was beautiful, the setting was perfect, the food was great, the deejays were fun, the cake was yummy and the memories will last a lifetime. Thanks again for making this special day happen for my baby girl and for me. They are looking forward to coming down in the fall thanks to your generous offer. I think we remembered everything, but if anything was left behind or you have any feedback for us, let me know. Oh, and the hair people were awesome, too. The girls had a lot of fun with that.
Sarah
Food was fantastic, staff was very helpful and very willing to help. Even packed up all of our leftovers for us to take and set cake aside. Only issue was AC went out, but they still made night amazing. Thank You!
Great Service! Very Friendly & helpful. Thank you - Rehearsal and welcome party for our son's wedding was a great success!
Just wanted to thank Tony for hosting a great event for us last week. Your staff was fantastic and easy to work with. The food and drinks were top-notch! Everyone was impressed with your beautiful facility and all you have done with it! Thank you again.
The food and setup were wonderful and the carriage ride was a nice surprise! I was frustrated that when I arrived the night before nothing in the reception space was not set up, but overall the weekend went very well. One suggestion would be to put full length mirrors in the cottages so that people can see their whole outfit. Everyone was very helpful, including Tony especially. Thank You!
Awesome Experience!!!! All of the Staff was incredibly helpful and respectful. Couldn't have ask for a better place to marry my best friend. Between Tony, Tom, Margrette and everyone else it was such an amazing day
Our post wedding brunch at Water's Edge at Sheepscot Harbour Village Resort & Spa was a wonderful send off for all our guests. The food and service during the brunch were excellent. Thank You!
Everyone had a fantastic night! The food was delicious and the staff was great! Tony does not disappoint
Thank You!
Randy & Bridgette
We've had the best experience here from beginning to finish! From the beautiful location, to the people who work here treating us like family, it could not have been better! We love you guys! Ps Tracy Miller Clark what are you going to do without my daily calls?! And Tony, you do a great job, keep it up! Love, Kassi Albert and Joshua Ronan
Absolutely beautiful venue! Tony does not disapoint! Everything my sister wanted for her big day, the staff made happen. The food was delicous, and everything was beautiful!
Amazing Food & Service - we had a wonderful lobster bake - lobsters cooked to perfection waitstaff & bartender couldn't do enough to make us welcome on a scale of 1-10 they were a 12+
The staff was AMAZING ! We had a few miscommunications n the beginning but Tony, Tom and Tracey went above and beyond to make our daughter's wedding a beautiful event with memories we will cherish forever. Thank you all so very much!!
My son and new daughter in law couldn't have picked a more perfect place for their beautiful wedding. Tony, Tracy & Jamie made us feel like family from the first time we met them. Wonderful beautiful place. They made sure all was perfect just the way we wanted it to be!! Thank you all so much!!!!
We absolutely loved our stay here! Everything went as planned, while at the rehearsal dinner and the reception the staff was very efficient and always asking if we needed anything or if everything was going good. We will definitely be back!! Thanks to everyone
Wonderful food, friendly staff, always smiling and helpful. We were there for 3 days, and our event was handled very professionally. We had lovely lodging and there are a variety of options. We stayed in a beautiful condo on the riverbank and enjoyed the view!
I was there with a small group for a convention. The staff and food was excellent. I have been to many conventions and the food at Sheepscot Harbour was the best I have had in a long time. Tony took care of us and was very professional. I feel the staff went above and beyond our expectations.
The rooms and cabins were very comfortable. I had a two bedroom cabin that overlooked the river. It was very comfortable and had all the amenities of home. They have comfortable chairs on the porch where you can watch the river flow. There was internet up in the main rooms but my cabin did not have internet. I really did not miss it as the area had much to offer. A wedding was being held at the resort and it appeared that the wedding went off very well. They have an outside gazebo by the edge of the river where the outside weddings are held. There is a private boat dock where you can dock a boat if you have one.
This place is great for a romantic getaway, wedding or convention. A couple or a group would enjoy staying here. It is close to everything, yet a quiet place to relax. I would definitely stay here again.
Totally responsive to the mood and character of the event. Everyone was very relaxed and satisfied (150 people). The food was outstanding!
A beautiful location and wonderful experience! Tony and his staff took care of all the details so we could just enjoy ourselves and our guests. The food was delicious and the room itself is beautifully decorated. And with many of our guests from out of town, it was so convenient to have them stay at the Resort. They could walk from the venue to their rooms after the reception--and during their stay, it was a short walk across the bridge into town for restaurants and shopping. We would definitely recommend the Resort to anyone! Bridget and Randall Miller
For the last two years we have had our company Xmas party at Waters Edge. This past year we were on the on the upper function room since the lower room had already been booked and we could not change our date. Tony and Tracy were great and provided an awesome buffet meal with more food then we could eat. (Thus a lot of take home). Several of our employees stayed right on the property in wonderful accomodations! I can't say enough about what agreat place this is and the staff was very professional. The owner takes pride in putting on a memorable time.
Sir, I wanted to make you aware of the excellent service my family and I have received from Tracy at your facility. We have been renting a unit for a week each summer (and again in the fall this year) for many years and she has been remarkable in responsiveness, assistance with any issues which may arise, and effectiveness in service to the public. She is an excellent representative for your company, and I have recommended to many friends and colleagues to stay at your facility due to her personality and efficiency. Of course, we love the facility and its location, but the combination with her business manner makes us come back each year.
Thank You! G
will never forget how everyone at Sheepscot Harbour Village Resort and Spa made a very special day Magical! Tony (the owner) was Fantastic! He did everything to accommodate our requests. If he couldn't, he came up with an alternative. Our Rehearsal Dinner was held on the second level of the Reception Hall. With most of our guests already staying on grounds, we decided to really enjoy ourselves and the wonderful site. We even had a Pre-Party before the Rehearsal Dinner at one of the cabins. This pushed back the schedule for the night big time. However, the staff was very patient, professional and understanding. We partied all night long and took it back to a cabin after. They helped make a very hectic night Unforgettable, in a Great way!! Our Ceremony was on site as well. Perfect. Tony made sure the menu was perfect and that we stayed within our budget. Tracy worked tirelessly with our out of town and local guests. Tracy made sure they (difficult guests or not) had a comfortable Resort experience. We feel blessed. We found a great venue for many more celebrationso to come. Best of all, we gained Family. A HUGE Thank you to Tony and his lovely wife. A Special Thank you to Tracy Clark and the Entire staff! We can not drive by without stopping in to say hello....see you soon! Thanks again for making our wedding such a memorable occasion!
As Chairman of the Wiscasset Area of Commerce, I can't rave enough about our experience with Water's Edge Banquet Facility! They have hosted our Annual Dinner for four years now and each year it gets better and better (if that's even possible)! The food is top quality, the staff is professional and courteous and the facility itself is beautiful. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to plan a wedding or hold any event. Keep doing what you're doing Tony! Sherri Dunbar
Our events at Waters Edge included a welcome cocktail party on Thursday night in the small upstairs room with use of the roof deck, a rehearsal dinner with cocktail hour and buffet for 100 on the main floor Friday night and a small family buffet brunch for 30 on Sunday morning. The wedding itself took place across the river at Marianmade Farm in Wiscasset. The renovations recently done at Waters Edge have been a huge upgrade to the color scheme and to the furnishings of the function rooms. Every event was set up as I had requested. The food was delicious, hot and ready on time. Every single person whether in the office, behind the bar, cooking in the kitchen or helping with set up and housekeeping was incredibly nice and accommodating. As the mother of the groom, I appreciated all the work that was done so that I did not have to worry about anything once the weekend arrived! I would highly recommend holding your functions here. A big Thank You to all at SHR!
Our events at Waters Edge included a welcome cocktail party on Thursday night in the small upstairs room with use of the roof deck, a rehearsal dinner with cocktail hour and buffet for 100 on the main floor Friday night and a small family buffet brunch for 30 on Sunday morning. The wedding itself took place across the river at Marianmade Farm in Wiscasset. The renovations recently done at Waters Edge have been a huge upgrade to the color scheme and to the furnishings of the function rooms. Every event was set up as I had requested. The food was delicious, hot and ready on time. Every single person whether in the office, behind the bar, cooking in the kitchen or helping with set up and housekeeping was incredibly nice and accommodating. As the mother of the groom, I appreciated all the work that was done so that I did not have to worry about anything once the weekend arrived! I would highly recommend holding your functions here. A big Thank You to all at SHR!
Poor communication, difficult to get ahold of. Very few things went as planned.
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