The 228 in Sterling

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $4,000

Guest capacity

Up to 120 seated guests

About this venue

PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE AS WE NO LONGER USE ZOLA. As one of the newest venues in the Wachusett region, The 228 in Sterling slid its big red barn doors open in 2016 with one clear mission: pair the exclusive use of this special property and superior customer service with your special event. We are flexible and happily welcome your customization requests for your wedding, family gathering, party, shower, or reunion. PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE AS WE NO LONGER USE ZOLA.

Seated guest capacity

  • 10-120

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Farms, Barns, Ranches

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
228 Leominster Rd, Sterling, MA 01564

Our event spaces

The 228

Our Venue. Your Vision.

The Barn features nearly 2000 square feet of space. Our covered Patio includes cafe tables and seating for 30 people in 600 square feet, with Edison around the perimeter. The Pavilion comes with 8 picnic tables and Edison bulbs that run the length of it. Our most popular feature is the fire pit, available to rent for 2 or 4 hours - we provide the wood (and a staff member to manage the fire), you provide the s'mores and your guests will have a memorable time relaxing by the fire.

Guest capacity

Up to 92 Seated

Up to 92 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Tables and chairs inside, Patio furniture on our covered patio, 8 picnic tables under Pavilion, beautifully maintained grounds with several Ceremony Sites, and all tables for your vendor needs. Tablecloths included.

Room cost

$1900 to $3500 for Weddings; $625 - $1175 for 3 & 4 Hour Parties

The 228

Our Venue. Your Vision.

The Barn features nearly 2000 square feet of space. Our covered Patio includes cafe tables and seating for 30 people in 600 square feet, with Edison around the perimeter. The Pavilion comes with 8 picnic tables and Edison bulbs that run the length of it. Our most popular feature is the fire pit, available to rent for 2 or 4 hours - we provide the wood (and a staff member to manage the fire), you provide the s'mores and your guests will have a memorable time relaxing by the fire.

Guest capacity

Up to 92 Seated

Up to 92 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Tables and chairs inside, Patio furniture on our covered patio, 8 picnic tables under Pavilion, beautifully maintained grounds with several Ceremony Sites, and all tables for your vendor needs. Tablecloths included.

Room cost

$1900 to $3500 for Weddings; $625 - $1175 for 3 & 4 Hour Parties

Available services that can be provided by The 228 in Sterling

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • China
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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3.0 out of 5

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  • The 228 was a perfect venue

    •Verified review
    •Katelyn T.•Sep 1, 2023

    It is so beautiful, there is many beautiful spots on the property to choose from to have your wedding ceremony. Sharon and Maria were incredible. We were originally supposed to have our wedding at on a family members property, but they pulled out on us 82 days from the wedding. With a stroke of luck they had our date available. I emailed and called on a Monday morning and Sharon called me on speaker phone while driving her kids to work because she understood my urgency. They got me in for a meeting that very day and we officially booked the venue the next day. Honestly the entire situation was a blessing. They really handle everything for you the day of and the help so much in the planning process when it comes to your decor and schedule planning. They communicated well and promptly. They were there on time and waiting for us at every meeting we had scheduled. They accommodated our schedules. I joked that although I have never taken anxiety meds, I believe that Maria is that in human form. Our wedding came together so beautifully. We were wanting a fun, and relax vibe of a family BBQ and we got exactly that. Having the covered porch was so nice for our guests that would rather conversate and chill, than dance and party. We were able to have an ice cream and pizza truck at the end of the night and they coordinated with them to set up in the right spot. For decor we literally just dropped off our boxes and went over last minute things, and they took it from there. We arrived and it was just how we wanted things and at the end of the night everything was neatly packed in the car to go. Pricing was also insanely good. We looked at many other bring your own vendor venues and non were priced as well as them and also coordinated the day for you. I would highly recommended this venue for your wedding, other large party or even smaller more intimate gatherings.

  • If I could give less stars, I would

    •Verified review
    •Maggie N.•Oct 28, 2022

    The 228 Sterling venue itself is wonderful. The scenery is gorgeous all thanks to Mother Nature. The owners however, are not as gracious. Maria is rude, disrespectful, and abrasive. Her and Sharon forgot about THREE of our meetings with no apology or attempt to make it right. One time they were 20 minutes late with no reply to my email and when they did get there, it was clear that they came for a meeting with a different couple, not us. On the night before our wedding during setup, Maria was rude not only to me but my guests and family who were helping. She was incredibly passive aggressive. I was incredibly embarrassed and offended that she treated my family this way. Totally uncalled for. Being that way towards me, which she was throughout our whole experience with them was one thing, but acting that way to my guests and family is completely unacceptable. They also double booked our rehearsal so that was stressful and concerning. I would recommend getting EVERYTHING in writing because she loves to go back on her word and change things up. Up until the week before our wedding, I would be the one reaching out, asking questions, etc. During our wedding, we were trying to find Maria or any worker at different times during the night and no one was to be found. It seemed they had disappeared for chunks at a time. They only care about you once the wedding is around the corner. Neither Maria or Sharon took accountability for their mistakes, there was always an excuse about being busy or having a bad week. We are all busy and have bad days but it became a pattern, it's just excuse after excuse. Their communication skills overall are horrendous as are their decorating skills. However, the one thing they did well was clean up at the end. Book at your own risk.

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