Founded in 1771 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Publick House is a Historic Hotels of America property offering two distinctive wedding spaces in the heart of Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The venue features Paige Hall with its original 1771 Historic Barn complete with post-and-beam cathedral ceilings and 18th-century iron chandeliers, as well as a seasonal Garden Tent with chandeliers, stone paver flooring, and a Little Red Barn Patio. With 128 guest rooms across four lodging facilities and a full-service day spa, the property provides a complete wedding weekend destination.
Pricing
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Estimated cost · Venue Fee + Catering
$20,054
100 guests · September-October · Saturday Evening · Hosted Bar - 5 Hours · Paige Hall · taxes & fees included
This venue charges for at least 125 guests on this day.
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
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The property
A historic inn and event venue originally established in 1771, featuring a grand ballroom (Paige Hall) with an attached historic barn, and a seasonal garden tent. The property includes multiple lodging buildings and functions as a full-service hotel and event center.
The venue blends historic New England charm with elegant event styling.
Paige Hall features post-and-beam cathedral ceilings, original iron chandeliers from the 1700s, hardwood floors, Palladian and greenhouse windows, and old fireplaces creating a warm, antique atmosphere. The attached 1771 barn has exposed wood beams, horse stables converted to a built-in bar, and a rustic loft area. The Garden Tent offers an elegant setup with white ceiling liners, chandeliers, white linens, stone paver flooring, and a gas fireplace, complemented by the Little Red Barn Patio with its own character.
The setting
The property features landscaped garden settings with a hillside arbor, meadow ceremony site, and garden gazebo surrounded by New England countryside. Stone pathways wind through the grounds connecting the various outdoor ceremony locations.
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Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Music curfew
Timing restrictions apply
A sound system with microphone is available for rental at $225.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
If weather does not cooperate for outdoor ceremonies at the Hillside Arbor, Meadow, or Garden Gazebo, the ceremony can be moved indoors to Paige Hall or under the Garden Tent.
Drinks served
Beer, Wine, Spirits & Signature Cocktails
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