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A barn wedding in New Hampshire has been a long sought out wedding venue. From the mountains of Jackson to the blank of blank, New Hampshire is home to some of the most historic and picturesque barn wedding venues. Growing in popularity, barn weddings are now being booked up faster than ever by couples looking for a rustic and picturesque country setting. Here is a list of the top NH barn wedding venues.
Whitney’s Inn at Jackson
357 Black Mountain Road, Jackson, NH, 800-677-5737
Whitney’s Inn at Jackson provides a rustic New Hampshire barn for your wedding venue. Situated on 12 acres near Black Mountain, the inn provides a beautiful setting for groups of up to 125 people (for outdoor weddings they can accommodate up to 200). The traditional post and beam barn houses the Shovel Handle Pub which has been a favorite for tourists and locals alike. Whitney’s Inn has also been the recipient of the 2012 and 2013 Wedding Wire Bride’s Choice Awards proving their exceptional service. The inn provides a classic New England barn setting for your wedding guaranteeing memorable photo opportunities. www.whitneysinn.com
Stonewall Farm
242 Chesterfield Road, Keene, NH, 603-357-7278
The Stonewall Farm in Keene, offers an impressive country barn setting for your wedding. With 120 scenic acres this farm has been in agricultural use for over 250 years. In addition to the carriage barn the Stonewall Farm also ceremony sites on the knoll and in the gardens. The venue can accommodate 100 people for ceremony and reception, which includes full use of the building for the day (from noon to midnight) and kitchen access for your caterer. If you book your wedding after the month of October, ask the staff about sleigh rides for your wedding party and guests! www.stonewallfarm.com
Christmas Farm Inn
3 Blitzen Way, Jackson NH, (603)383-4313
The Christmas Farm Inn in Jackson NH features a restored historic barn (circa 1786) for your wedding. The barn features a beautiful 12 foot wide fieldstone fireplace adding to the New England country charm of the venue. This rustic barn seats 75 guest for weddings, showers, rehearsal dinners, receptions and anniversary parties. This north country setting is perfect for a New England barn wedding. This picturesque mountain location is just minutes from local attractions such as outlet shopping, ski areas, golf courses and of course the beauty of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. www.christmasfarminn.com
The Brass Heart Inn
88 Philbrick Neighborhood Road Chocorua, NH 03817-0370 | 603-323-7766
Located in the Mount Washington Valley the Brass Heart Inn boasts a beautifully restored 19th century barn (complete with heat and a/c) which accommodates up to 200 guests. The view from the inn looks over beautiful rolling meadows in New Hampshire’s north country. This inn has hosted over 125 weddings and offers a full service wedding package including catering, bar tending and a wedding planner. www.thebrassheart.com
Moody Mountain Farm
100 Pork Hill Road, Wolfeboro, NH, 603-436-0308
The Barn at Moody Mountain Farm, located in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is the perfect scenic venue for a unique and memorable wedding celebration. The barn serves as an authentic, rustic venue for your wedding. The Moody Farm Barn can hold 100-150 people. The barn has the traditional rough-hewn timber making for rustic and memorable wedding photos. www.moodymountainfarm.com
Meadow Wind Bed and Breakfast
41 North Shore Road, Hebron NH 03241, 603-236-1494
Nestled in the foothills of the White Mountains and on the northern shores of pristine Newfound Lake is this classic connected farm, fully restored. Historic colors, vintage wall coverings, plaster and beadboard walls, wood beamed and tin ceilings, and period furniture combine to provide the flavor of yesteryear and comfort of a simpler time. Two massive barns today look much as they did 50 years ago when they last housed livestock, farm equipment, and harvest and feed stores. http://meadowwindbedandbreakfast.com/
Bishop Farm
33 Bishop Cutoff, Lisbon, New Hampshire, 603-838-2474
Bishop Farm is a restored classic New England farm (complete with barn) located in the foothills in the White Mountain region of New Hampshire. Their newly restored 1876 barn is a reception venue that makes your rustic wedding dreams come true. The barn, built in1876, was artfully renovated to be a rustic event space with a dramatic entrance, original exposed beams accented with three grand chandeliers and a new deck. http://www.bishopfarm.com/
The Rocks Estate
4 Christmas Lane, Bethlehem, NH, 603-444-6228
A collection of beautifully restored historic buildings surrounded by incredible mountain views makes The Rocks Estate the ideal setting for occasions for romantic rustic New Hampshire weddings. At The Rocks you’ll find rolling lawns and formal gardens, artfully crafted stone walls, trails meandering through woods and meadows, magnificent scenery, and charming buildings dating to the turn of the 20th Century. And of course, wedding receptions can be held in their beautifully restored barn. http://www.therocks.org/