The Crane Estate
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Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
Celebrate your special day amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in the Northeast. The 2,100-acre Crane Estate is an unforgettable destination for your special event with its winding salt marshes, miles of barrier beach, and beautiful hilltop mansion. Chicago industrialist Richard T. Crane, Jr. first purchased the land that would become The Crane Estate in 1910. Crane was captivated by the beautiful landscape, and over the next two decades worked with some of America's leading architects and landscape architects to shape his summer retreat, sited with hilltop vistas of the Atlantic in an area of the property known as Castle Hill. In 1928, Castle Hill was crowned with a 59-room Stuart-style mansion designed by world-renowned architect David Adler. Today, the Crane family mansion is known as The Great House on The Crane Estate and is protected, along with the rest of Castle Hill, as a 165-acre National Historic Landmark.
Our event spaces
The Great House
When you choose The Great House as the location of your celebration you have three unique spaces for each phase of your event.
Perched high above beautiful Crane Beach and the Atlantic Ocean, The Great House on the Crane Estate offers a dramatic setting for weddings, celebrations, and corporate functions, with extraordinary atmosphere and breathtaking views along the half-mile-long manicured lawn: The Grand Allée. Sited on the crest of Crane Estate’s Castle Hill, wedding ceremonies at The Great House take place on the lawn overlooking the half-mile-long Grand Allée with sweeping views to the ocean. For the cocktail hour, you have exclusive use of the Allée Terrace in addition to the first floor of The Great House where guests can mingle throughout the historic mansion. Finally, for dinner, a beautiful high-peaked tent is positioned just off the ballroom East Terrace where guests can experience the landscape and beauty of Castle Hill throughout the evening.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Stunning”
Steep Hill Beach
Steep Hill Beach on The Crane Estate, a property of the Trustees of Reservations, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a fun and casual atmosphere for an outing.
Schedule a day at Steep Hill Beach on the Crane Estate for fun in the sun. This secluded stretch of white sandy beach at the western edge of Crane Beach is the perfect destination for your company’s summer outing, private family function, or a day of wedding bliss. Lawn games and volleyball can become part of the celebration, making for an unforgettable day of sunshine and surf. A variety of clambake and barbecues are available for your event overlooking the Atlantic Ocean!
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Exciting”
The Barn On The Crane Estate
The Barn on The Crane Estate, located at the base of Castle Hill, provides breathtaking views of winding salt marshes, tidal rivers, and woodlands.
Nestled amid the stunning landscape of Castle Hill, The Crane Barn is a handsome model of rustic times gone by. A study in old-world craftsmanship, this historic, Italian-style barn is a singular and gorgeous setting for your event. A limited number of events for up to 120 people can be held at this unique and historic Italian-style barn with warm terra-cotta walls, a post-and-beam interior, and a green tiled roof. Your ceremony may be held in the Vegetable Garden, a romantic setting adorned with a wisteria draped lattice, stone towers, and wrought-iron gates, perched above the salt marsh. Get in touch to find out more about booking your romantic, unforgettable wedding at The Barn at The Crane Estate.
Guest capacity
Up to 120 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Romantic”
The Great House
When you choose The Great House as the location of your celebration you have three unique spaces for each phase of your event.
Perched high above beautiful Crane Beach and the Atlantic Ocean, The Great House on the Crane Estate offers a dramatic setting for weddings, celebrations, and corporate functions, with extraordinary atmosphere and breathtaking views along the half-mile-long manicured lawn: The Grand Allée. Sited on the crest of Crane Estate’s Castle Hill, wedding ceremonies at The Great House take place on the lawn overlooking the half-mile-long Grand Allée with sweeping views to the ocean. For the cocktail hour, you have exclusive use of the Allée Terrace in addition to the first floor of The Great House where guests can mingle throughout the historic mansion. Finally, for dinner, a beautiful high-peaked tent is positioned just off the ballroom East Terrace where guests can experience the landscape and beauty of Castle Hill throughout the evening.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Stunning”
Steep Hill Beach
Steep Hill Beach on The Crane Estate, a property of the Trustees of Reservations, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a fun and casual atmosphere for an outing.
Schedule a day at Steep Hill Beach on the Crane Estate for fun in the sun. This secluded stretch of white sandy beach at the western edge of Crane Beach is the perfect destination for your company’s summer outing, private family function, or a day of wedding bliss. Lawn games and volleyball can become part of the celebration, making for an unforgettable day of sunshine and surf. A variety of clambake and barbecues are available for your event overlooking the Atlantic Ocean!
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Exciting”
The Barn On The Crane Estate
The Barn on The Crane Estate, located at the base of Castle Hill, provides breathtaking views of winding salt marshes, tidal rivers, and woodlands.
Nestled amid the stunning landscape of Castle Hill, The Crane Barn is a handsome model of rustic times gone by. A study in old-world craftsmanship, this historic, Italian-style barn is a singular and gorgeous setting for your event. A limited number of events for up to 120 people can be held at this unique and historic Italian-style barn with warm terra-cotta walls, a post-and-beam interior, and a green tiled roof. Your ceremony may be held in the Vegetable Garden, a romantic setting adorned with a wisteria draped lattice, stone towers, and wrought-iron gates, perched above the salt marsh. Get in touch to find out more about booking your romantic, unforgettable wedding at The Barn at The Crane Estate.
Guest capacity
Up to 120 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Romantic”
Available services that can be provided by The Crane Estate
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- On-site accommodations
- Service staff
Rentals
- Lighting
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