WEDDINGS + SITE RENTALS
Long a site that sparks visitors’ creativity, Chesterwood is an outstanding location for weddings, meetings, retreats and reunions. The property masterly combines the elegance of European gardens with the natural landscape of the Berkshires to create a beautiful and memorable backdrop to any event. Here you will find formal, perennial gardens, sweeping lawns with natural woodland walks, and broad porches, all with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Chesterwood is an entirely outdoor venue. We are happy to make recommendations on rental and catering vendors. Now now booking for 2024 & 2025 events.
For more information please download our Wedding Information Packet or to schedule a tour contact Caren Kinne, Business and Events Assistant, at ckinne@chesterwood.org or 413-298-2036.
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FAQs
What is the rental fee and what does it include?
Pricing varies in increments depending on the scope of your event (ceremony only, ceremony & reception) as well as on the guest count. Please reference our information packet for a full breakdown of our site rental pricing tiers.
The site rental fee also includes rehearsal time, public restrooms, on-site parking, water and electricity to the reception tent site, a point person from the Chesterwood staff to handle parking, emergencies and removal of trash, discounted admission for all your wedding guests the weekend of the wedding, and access to the French sculpture studio and porch for your guests to enjoy during cocktail hour.
Do you provide a tent and other rentals?
No, the tent and all the rentals are available from Classical Tents in Pittsfield, or Mahaiwe Tents in Great Barrington. They have years of experience working with our site.
When can the tent, rentals and flowers be set up?
Tents may be set up the Thursday before the wedding, rentals and flowers are typically set up on Fridays and/or Saturdays, for Saturday weddings.
What vendors do you work with?
Our wedding information packet has a list of pre-approved vendors who are local to the area and are familiar with working events at Chesterwood.
What time are we allowed to start the ceremony?
Weddings usually begin at 5pm when the Chesterwood estate closes to the public. However, you are welcome to begin earlier in the day. Please be aware that there may still be general admission visitors on the grounds before 5pm.
How late can the music play?
Due to the Town of Stockbridge noise ordinance the music must end by 11pm.
Are fireworks, open fire cooking, and/or bon-fires permitted?
No, due to the historic nature of the site these activities are not permitted.
Where do we hold the wedding ceremony if it rains?
There are a couple of creative solutions: use your reception tent – your rental company can help transform the dance floor space; or order a small backup ceremony tent which can double as a shaded place during the cocktail reception. Alternatively, if you have under 70 guests, the wide, covered studio porch makes for a stunning wedding ceremony with the view of Monument Mountain directly in the background.