Ventfort Hall, built in 1893, is one of the most unique and charming locations in the Berkshires. One of Lenox’s Gilded Age “cottages,” the mansion offers an elegant yet intimate setting, evocative of an historic bygone era, providing an unforgettable backdrop for wedding ceremonies and receptions, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and farewell breakfasts. Our capacity is 110 persons and a complimentary guided tour of the building and its history may be arranged.

Contact us at 413-637-3206 or e-mail events@gildedage.org

Spaces Available

Great Hall: 50 x 25 feet; 7-8 tables of 8 or seating for 64

Dining Room: 32 x 16 feet; buffet table (seats 12) plus 6 tables of 8 or seating for 52

Library: 31 x 25 feet; 10 tables of 8 or seating for 80

Billiard Room: 18 x 40 feet; 10 tables of 8 or seating for 80

Long Hallway

Small Butler’s Pantry/Kitchen 13 x 18 is available for catering. Caterers may enter through the garden door.

Handicapped access is through the front door by means of a ramp in the Porte Cochere with handicap parking spaces very close.

Handicapped lift provides access to our second floor.

Two bathrooms are located on the ground floor. The handicapped accessible bathroom is large and the other bathroom is standard.

Private room available for bridal party before and after wedding.

An initial nonrefundable deposit of $500 payable in advance, along with the signed agreement, is required to reserve the date. A second payment of the full balance is due 14 days prior to the event. In the event of cancellation, 50% of the second payment will be refunded. Events may be canceled for non-payment by agreed date. Prices subject to change without notice. Our capacity is 110 people, The Lenox zoning board requires all events at Ventfort Hall to end by 11:00pm.

Additional Information

If liquor is to be served to the public, a permit has to be secured from the Town of Lenox for your event.

This costs $25 per event and has to be applied for three weeks in advance. Our event coordinator will assist you with this process. A licensed bartender or caterer is required to serve the liquor and has to be named on the application.

It is possible for the caterers to bring necessary materials before the event and to have them picked up later. However, this must be scheduled in advance as our space for storage is severely limited.

Ventfort Hall has the following available for use:

  • 15 – 54 inch round tables which seat 8 people
  • 94 burgundy padded chairs
  • 20 green padded chairs
  • 24 wooden chairs with white cushions
  • 9 – 30 inch round cocktail tables
  • 4 – 35 inch round cocktail tables
  • 4 – 38 inch square cocktail tables
  • 8 – 48 inch x 24 inch tables
  • 2 – 72 inch x 30 inch banquet tables
  • Dining room table 50 inch x 143 inch

Open flame candles are allowed as long as candles are contained in glass containers. No fires are allowed in the fireplaces with the exception of the gas fire in the Great Hall.

Important Notes

No one is allowed into the closed portions of the building for any reason at any time. Ventfort Hall Association must have a board member or staff person on the premises during the event. The building must not be left open or unattended at any time.

No decorations may be attached to any walls, doors, or windows with tape, staples, nails or any other material. The customer is responsible for replacing or paying for the repair of anything that may be damaged or broken.

Tents are not allowed on the property. No noisy activity is allowed outside. Music inside must not be so loud that it affects the building. Ventfort Hall retains the right to ask for the volume to be regulated if necessary.

We are a non-smoking facility both inside and outside.