Long Hill

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $7,500

Catering services pricing

$206 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $206

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Elegant plantings and cultivated grounds fill this public garden with vibrancy that's more than a century in the making. Long Hill is a property of The Trustees of Reservations, a Massachusetts non-profit corporation. From 1916 to 1979, Long Hill was the summer home of noted author and editor of The Atlantic Monthly, Ellery Sedgwick. He summered here with his first wife, Mabel Cabot Sedgwick, an accomplished horticulturist, gardener, and author of The Garden Month by Month, and his second wife, Marjorie Russell Sedgwick, a rare plants specialist—both of whom created a delightful, enchanting landscape, surrounded by more than 100 acres of woodland. Today, visitors delight in the beauty of Long Hill’s structured and naturalistic gardens as well as a network of woodland trails. A diverse collection of trees, shrubs, and distinctive perennial plants provide color during the growing season, peaking in May and June and providing structure and beauty throughout the year.

Seated guest capacity

40-150

Venue type

Historic Estates, Mansions
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Outdoor

572 Essex St, Beverly, MA 01915

Our event spaces

Event pavilion

Enchanting landscape for your special event.

Beautiful tented space surrounded by seasonal gardens.

Guest capacity

40-150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

2,400

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Event pavilion

Enchanting landscape for your special event.

Beautiful tented space surrounded by seasonal gardens.

Guest capacity

40-150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

2,400

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Available services that can be provided by Long Hill

Services & amenities

Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

22 reviews

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Ginny L.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Oct 5, 2026
September 2026
We were married at Long Hill in September 2026 and had such a wonderful experience! It was truly the best day of our lives! We enjoyed visiting many time leading up to our wedding date to enjoy the property. Helena and her team were collaborative, kind, and wonderful to work with. Helena made planning easy and was always willing to answer our questions. The venue is beautifully maintained, with several gorgeous garden options for the ceremony. Our guests especially loved cocktail hour on the croquet lawn before moving into the tent, which is also lovely for the rest of the celebration. We’re so happy we chose Long Hill and would absolutely recommend it to other couples! Photography by photosbyannalee
Helena Oberg-Avola•Oct 8, 2026
Thank you, Ginny so much for the lovely review! It was such a pleasure working with you both, and I’m so glad you chose Long Hill for your wedding day. I loved hearing that you enjoyed coming to the property leading up to the wedding, and I hope to see you both back here again and again in the future! Wishing you both so much happiness!
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Hayley L.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Oct 1, 2026
customer
My husband and I had our wedding at Long Hill in September 2026, and we were incredibly pleased with our experience. Long Hill is a stunning and well cared-for venue, and provides a beautiful backdrop for any event, especially a wedding ceremony. The flowers and other landscaping were perfectly taken care of, and the reception tent is nestled within this landscaping, creating a cozy feel. We worked with Helena, who was professional, kind, and attentive. From the start of our of planning process, she guided us through every step. The day flowed seamlessly with the help of Helena, Chris, and the other Long Hill staff. I would highly recommend Long Hill to anyone looking for a wedding venue (or other event venue)! Photo credits to Madison Van Wylen: https://madisonvanwylen.com/
Helena Oberg-Avola•Oct 2, 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a pleasure working with you both, and I’m so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience at Long Hill. We’re grateful you chose to celebrate your special day with us and wish you both all the best!
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Helena B.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Sep 11, 2026
Magical Wedding Experience!
We had the most incredible experience having our wedding at Long Hill. From the first communication, Helena was very responsive and easy to work with. We had toured the venue when it was covered in snow, yet we could still tell how special of a place it was. The day of the ceremony, everything looked better than we ever could have dreamed of. I felt like I was in Pride & Prejudice the entire day!I've attached some photos to let them speak for themselves - I would choose Long Hill for our wedding 100/100 times!
Helena Oberg-Avola•Sep 18, 2026
Thank you so much for these kind words! It was such a pleasure being part of your wedding day, and we’re thrilled Long Hill could give you that little Pride & Prejudice feeling! Wishing you both so much happiness!
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Mary F.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Sep 4, 2026
August Wedding at Long Hill
My husband and I absolutely loved our experience at Long Hill for our wedding in August 2026. The venue is stunning - from the historic estate building to the lush gardens, our guests were raving about the natural beauty and romance of Long Hill. Helena, our event manager, was organized and knowledgable and made planning stress-free from start to finish. The staff were kind and accommodating and worked to make our vision for the day come to life. I was worried about the size of the venue (we were at max capacity with 150 guests), but everyone fit well under the reception tent with plenty of room for dancing and a full band. It was very hot the day of our wedding - so if you book an August wedding consider renting fans for the reception tent. This made a big difference for us and our guests. If you are searching for a gorgeous outdoor venue, look no further!
Helena Oberg-Avola•Sep 5, 2026
Thank you, Mary, for such a thoughtful review! We loved being part of your beautiful day and it was wonderful to see your vision come together, especially with a full band and a packed dance floor, and the exquisite florals! And we’ll definitely second your advice about the fans for those steamy August days. It was a pleasure being part of your celebration, and we’re so glad you chose Long Hill.
NM
Noah & M.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Sep 3, 2026
An unforgettable venue
We recently had our wedding at Longhill and the entire process was seamless and fantastic. We first toured the venue about a year in advance in early April. It was a snowy and cold day, but we still fell in love with the location. The outdoor garden is a beautiful mix of different foliage along winding paths and stunning lawns. The variety of plants and trees cannot be understated, and we were blown away. We were shown around by Helena, who was an incredible contact for us. She worked through every detail with us and kept our minds at ease. On the actual day of the wedding, it was once again cold and raining in late May. To say it was unexpected was an understatement. Helena and her team handled the weather seamlessly. They let us make the indoor/outdoor call right up to the event. They worked incredibly hard to make sure the day was still perfect for us and they succeeded. Longhill is a beautiful venue and anyone would be lucky to work with Helena.
Helena Oberg-Avola•Sep 4, 2026
Thank you, Noah and Maria, for this incredibly kind review! It was such a pleasure getting to know you both and helping bring your wedding day to life at Long Hill. The fact that you fell in love with the gardens on that cold, snowy April day makes this even more special! Thank you for trusting us with such a special celebration—we truly loved being a part of it!