Lincoln, Massachusetts

Open April Through November

Celebrate your wedding, corporate event, or other special occasion at the Codman Estate Carriage House. Set in an expansive landscape of gardens, lawns, and meadows, the Codman Estate offers a unique country setting.

Saturday availability is listed below. We have wonderful (and more budget-friendly) Friday and Sunday options as well.

Available Saturdays in 2017: October 28; November 4, 11, and 18

Available Saturdays in 2018: September 15, 22, and 29; October 6, 13, 20, and 27; November 3, 10, and 17

Available Saturdays in 2019: April 6, 13, 20, and 27; May 4, 11, 18, and 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; July 6, 13, and 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31; September 14, 21, and 28; October 5, 12, 19, and 26; November 2, 9, and 16

The Codman Estate Carriage House has been renovated especially for private parties and functions. With its rich wood paneling and rustic ambiance, it provides a casually elegant and affordable option for your special day. A highlight of the landscape is the Italian Garden. This surprisingly formal secret garden features a marble-columned pergola covered with flowering vines, and is a perfect location for wedding ceremonies. Guests sit alongside a reflecting pool surrounded by flowers, classical urns, and statuary. An English country garden, originally designed and tended by Dorothy Codman, offers a beautiful but less formal setting for photographs.

Your rental gives you use of the Carriage House, gardens, and grounds, and the flexibility to design your own event. Adorn tables with flowers and fine linens for a formal wedding. Choose checkered tablecloths and set up a volleyball net for a summer barbecue. Treat your guests to cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres in the Italian Garden. Dance late into the evening.

The Codman Estate offers a unique and relaxing location for corporate meetings and business events such as parties, client entertainment, wine tastings, and awards dinners. Clambakes and barbecues, with games or music on the lawn, are popular warm-weather outings. Our knowledgeable events staff will help you select a caterer and provide assistance throughout your planning process.

We invite you to schedule a visit to the Codman Carriage House and Gardens and meet with one of our event team.

Rental Rates, Capacity, and More Information

Rates:

Monday through Friday: $ 1,400
Saturday: $ 3,800
Sunday: $ 2,100

Your rental fee supports Historic New England’s mission to preserve and share New England heritage. To express our thanks for your support, we offer you a complimentary one-year membership. Membership benefits include free admission to Historic New England sites, discounts on merchandise and events, and a subscription to Historic New England magazine.

Capacity:

80 seated at round tables inside the Carriage House
60 to 70 with room for dancing inside the Carriage House
150 with a tent adjoining the Carriage House (includes space for dancing)

Rental Fee Includes:

Exclusive use of Carriage House function room measuring 31’ x 31’ plus two 10’ x 15’ alcoves
Use of the grounds, including the beautiful Italian Garden
Fully equipped catering kitchen
Use of 150 white garden chairs
Fifteen 60″ round tables (each seats 8 to 10 guests)
Four 48″ round tables (each seats 6 to 8 guests)
Four 36″ round cocktail tables (each seats 4 to 5 guests)
Four high-top cocktail tables
One accessible restroom, plus one additional restroom
Expert planning guidance by Codman event staff
On-site planning meeting with your caterer
Event supervisor for the day
Coordination of deliveries
One-year Historic New England membership