Weddings and Private Parties at Cogswell’s Grant

[Pages:4]Weddings and Private Parties at Cogswell's Grant

Historic New England invites you to host your special event in this idyllic outdoor setting. Cogswell's Grant is a coastal farm of 165 acres located along the banks of the Essex River, just two miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. As one of the largest land masses remaining in the Town of Essex that originated as a seventeenth-century land grant, it is an extremely significant historic agricultural landscape.

Today the landscape at Cogswell's Grant offers access to pristine marshland, rolling hayfields, and beautiful views of the river stretching to the sea.

The grounds at Cogswell's Grant can accommodate up to 120 guests for a tented event.

We schedule one event per day, which allows you maximum flexibility in arranging a party. Each event is allotted eight hours, with five hours for your event and the balance for event preparation and breakdown. Our staff is experienced in planning functions and will assist you in every way possible.

Weddings and Private Parties at Cogswell's Grant 60 Spring Street, Essex, Mass. 01929

June, September, and October: $1,800

? Fifty percent deposit is due within ten days of receipt of contract to secure a date

? One hour of overtime may be available for purchase

Inclusions: ~ Use of the grounds and restroom facilities ~ Planning session with your caterer ~ Coordination of deliveries ~ Event supervisor ~ One-year complimentary Historic New England membership

Visiting Cogswell's Grant: Please contact us to make an appointment to see Cogswell's Grant. The functions office is staffed Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please call 617-994-6671 to schedule an appointment.

General Guidelines and Activities at Cogswell's Grant

General Guidelines: We ask that clients select a caterer from our list of talented local professionals. Additionally, we ask that the clients contract with a provider from our exclusive list for tents, tables, chairs, etc. For your convenience, florists, photographers, and music services who have worked successfully at Cogswell's Grant are listed, but you are free to select anyone you wish. Cogswell's Grant staff will be happy to provide assistance with choosing suitable caterers and other services. The following guidelines apply to all events held at Cogswell's Grant: Once you have selected vendors, please provide Historic New England with a list so that we can make them aware of the special conditions of working at this historic site. Historic New England reserves the right to approve all vendors. Food and beverages (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic) for your event will be sold to you by your caterer or authorized supplier. Alcohol service will not exceed four consecutive hours and must end at least thirty minutes prior to the end of the event. Cash bars are not permitted, and all alcohol must be served by an insured bartender. Tip cups may not be set out. Coordination of bar service is the responsibility of the caterer. Bars must be staffed at all times. Caterers must be properly licensed in the state of Massachusetts, must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 general liability insurance for the event, and must file a current Certificate of Insurance with Historic New England at least sixty days before the event. If liquor is to be served, the caterer must hold applicable off-site liquor liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence. All state and federal rules and regulations must be adhered to. You, your guests, and your vendors shall comply with the local laws and ordinances. All events must end by 10:00 p.m. No rice, flower petals, or confetti may be thrown. Birdseed may be thrown. All decorations must be free standing. No taping, gluing, stapling, or tacking of any material is allowed. Real candles of any type are not permitted indoors or outdoors. Smoking is not permitted on the grounds of Cogswell's Grant.

Cogswell's Grant ~ 60 Spring Street, Essex, Mass. 01929 CogswellsFunctions@ ~ 617-994-6671

Event Services List for Cogswell's Grant

We ask our clients to choose caterers, tent providers, and alcohol purveyors from our exclusive list. These companies work superbly with our past clients who have been particularly pleased.

Caterers

Boston Catering & Events 781-938-9300

Capers Catering 781-279-5100

Cuisine Chez Vous 617-576-3652

East Meets West Catering 617-269-2662 ext. 11

Swartz Catering Company 617-628-1632

Events by BH 781-968-5495

Tastings Caterers 508-879-9191

La Bonne Maison 617-923-1131

Liquor Suppliers

Gordon's Fine Wines & Liquors 781-893-1900

Tents

Peterson Party Center 781-729-4000

The following vendors are suggested. Clients are not required to use them.

D.J.s/Entertainment

Chad Priest 617-797-7073

DJ Deja 781-248-5660

Russ Carlton Entertainment, Inc. 508-650-3464

Sounds Bueno 401-400-3126

Florists

Dogwood Floral 781-864-8379

Land Escapes Floral Design 617-308-7063

Nectar 617-595-5741

Waltham's Florist 781-894-4600

Hotels

Courtyard Boston Waltham 781-419-0900

Holiday Inn Express Boston-Waltham 866-335-6208

Home Suites Inn 781-890-3000

Music/Bands

Gilded Harps 978-443-0656

Riverview Chamber Players 781-398-2240

White Heat Swing Orchestra and Back Bay Rhythm Makers 617-354-7213

Winiker Music 617-277-6673

Photographers

Brett Alison Photography 781-913-3847

Paula Chandoha 617-661-2998

Cordele Photography 978-771-0341

Ryan Devoll Photography 508269-4748

Zev Fisher 617-797-9480

Leise Jones Photography 617-671-5572

Pizzuti Photography 617-419-0203

Anne Rearick Photography 978-282-5574

Worrest Photography 978-212-9532

Cogswell's Grant ~ 60 Spring Street, Essex, Mass. 01929 CogswellsFunctions@ ~ 617-994-6671

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