Weddings and Private Parties

Announcing the Grand Reopening of the Lyman Estate. 

You are invited to our Grand Reopening Celebration on Thursday, June 7, 2012 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.  Save the date and call 617-994-6672 for more information.

Now showing for 2012 and 2013 seasons. 

Visit the Lyman Estate to hear all about the exciting work being done.  Book your 2012 date now and receive $100 discount.

Open by appointment for functions tours. Please call 617-994-6672 to schedule your weekend, after hours, or weekday visit.

Surrounded by extensive lawns and perennial gardens, the Lyman Estate offers an elegant and gracious setting for:

• Weddings
• Anniversary parties
• Birthday parties
• Reunions

Use of indoor and outdoor areas gives you maximum flexibility in planning your party. Enjoy a cocktail hour in the garden. Dine al fresco on the covered veranda overlooking the landscaped grounds. Host intimate dinner parties in antique-filled parlors. Dance in the magnificent ballroom where the waltz was introduced to Boston society.

Seven rooms are available for your use: The oval parlor with its original, hand-carved woodwork; a dramatic Victorian library; the east parlor and the dining room, where light streams in through bay windows; the ballroom, with its crystal chandeliers, classical columns, and marble fireplace. A grand staircase with a Palladian window provides a perfect spot for photographs. On the second floor, there are two beautifully furnished changing rooms. The mansion is fully air conditioned.

Your rental gives you exclusive use of the mansion and the grounds. In fact, think of the Lyman Estate as your private estate for the day. We invite you to schedule a visit to the Lyman Estate and meet with one of our event coordinators.

E-mail the Lyman Estate staff  to inquire about available dates.

Rates

May 15 through October 15

Monday - Thursday       $1,000

Friday                            $2,900

Saturday                       $4,000

Sunday and Holiday      $3,100

October 16 through May 14

Monday - Thursday       $1,000

Friday                            $1,900

Saturday                       $2,500

Sunday and Holiday      $2,500

Capacity

150 for a seated dinner

175 for a cocktail reception or tented event

Please contact us for further information.

Rental Fee Includes

• Exclusive use of the historic mansion and thirty-seven acres of landscaped grounds

• Private changing rooms for the bride and groom

• Expert planning guidance from Lyman event staff

• Supervisor throughout the entire event

• Assistance with on-site ceremonies

• Coordination of deliveries

• Ample on-site parking and parking attendant

• Use of 150 white folding chairs and twenty round tables

• One-year Historic New England membership

• On-site baby grand piano

• Air conditioned and handicapped accessible mansion

History of the Lyman Estate

The Lyman Estate, also known as The Vale, was built in 1793 by wealthy shipping magnate Theodore Lyman. Originally used as a summer home, the Federal-style mansion was designed by renowned Salem architect Samuel McIntire. The Estate remained in the Lyman family until 1952, when the five Lyman heirs donated it to the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, now Historic New England. The property is now a National Historic Landmark and is available for rental for weddings and private parties.

Lyman Estate, 185 Lyman Street, Waltham, Mass. 02452

617-994-6672    E-mail the Lyman Estate staff.