The Barn at Gibbet Hill

What The Barn at Gibbet Hill does

The Barn at Gibbet Hill is a single-site wedding and event venue located at 61 Lowell Road in Groton, Massachusetts, operating as a subsidiary of Webber Restaurant Group, a diversified Massachusetts hospitality operator. The venue is built around a restored 100-year-old post-and-beam barn set at the foot of Gibbet Hill, offering panoramic views of conservation land and a working farm, with a maximum capacity of 240 guests. It provides multiple ceremony locations — an outdoor lawn, the barn interior, and the exclusive Bancroft's Castle ruins atop Gibbet Hill (limited to four weddings per year between mid-June and mid-October) — plus a heated deck with retractable siding used for year-round cocktail hours.

The company generates revenue through bundled wedding packages that combine venue rental, in-house catering, bar service, and event coordination. Catering is supported by farm-to-table sourcing from the affiliated Gibbet Hill Farm, with menu design under a group-level Culinary Director. Pricing is custom and quotes-based, anchored by an All-Inclusive Wedding Sale Package (waived venue rental, reduced ceremony fee, 20% off plated entrées, décor credits, and a personal wedding planner) and supplemented by off-season discounts for late fall, winter, and early spring weddings, plus reduced weekday rates year-round. A small corporate and social events segment (holiday parties, company retreats) extends the venue beyond weddings. The venue sells through consultative direct sales via a team of Sales Directors, with discovery driven by listings on The Knot, Wedding Wire, Zola, Here Comes the Guide, and SEO/Pinterest/Facebook channels.

The business has roughly 13 employees and is privately held with no public financial disclosure. It has accumulated consistent third-party validation over its operating history, including CBS-4's "Best Wedding Venue in the Boston Area" (2006), The Knot Best of Weddings (2024), and Boston Magazine's Best Rustic Venue in the Best of Boston Weddings 2026 issue. There is no proprietary technology platform, no app, and no public API; operations are run through direct website inquiry, phone, and email.

Name

The Barn at Gibbet Hill

Legal name

The Barn at Gibbet Hill

Website

https://barnatgibbethill.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Barn at Gibbet Hill is a wedding and private event venue in Groton, Massachusetts, part of Webber Restaurant Group. It hosts rustic-elegant ceremonies and receptions in a restored 100-year-old barn for up to 240 guests, supported by in-house catering using produce from the affiliated Gibbet Hill Farm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heritage & Historic Boutique Hotels (THAGADAD), Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges (THAMADAH), Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

Keywords

• Wedding venue rental
• Event hosting services
• Farm-to-table catering
• Private event space
• Wedding planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Groton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wedding & Event Venue Rental: The Barn generates revenue through venue rental fees for weddings, private events, and corporate functions. Pricing varies by season, day of week, and whether it's peak or off-peak season. Additional revenue comes from catering services, beverage programs, and wedding planning services bundled with venue rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Barn at Gibbet Hill rents a restored 100-year-old post-and-beam barn in Groton, Massachusetts as a wedding and private event venue for up to 240 guests. The offering bundles venue space with farm-to-table catering, a beverage and cocktail program, wedding planning services, and access to multiple ceremony locations including an exclusive hilltop Castle Ruins site limited to four weddings per year.

Product overview

The Barn at Gibbet Hill is a single-venue wedding and event venue offering rustic elegance on a restored 100-year-old post-and-beam barn. The core product is venue rental for weddings accommodating up to 240 guests. The venue offers multiple ceremony locations (The Barn interior, outdoor lawn, and exclusive Bancroft's Castle ruins) and a heated deck for cocktail receptions. Additional offerings include farm-to-table catering using produce from their own farm, a cocktail program, and comprehensive wedding packages. The All-Inclusive Wedding Sale Package bundles venue rental, catering discounts, personal wedding planner, event management, and décor elements. Off-season pricing provides discounted rates for late fall, winter, and early spring weddings. The venue also hosts private corporate and social events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Venue Rental Rental of the restored 100-year-old post-and-beam barn as the primary wedding and event space, accommodating up to 240 guests with a dance floor. Targeted at engaged couples and event hosts in New England seeking a rustic-elegant venue.
• All-Inclusive Wedding Sale Package Comprehensive all-inclusive wedding package bundling venue rental, catering discounts, personal wedding planner, event manager, ceremony décor, table numbers, lantern centerpieces, and an anniversary dinner certificate. Targeted at engaged couples seeking a single contracted solution.
• Farm-to-Table Catering On-site catering using produce from the Webber-owned Gibbet Hill Farm, with seasonal menus featuring locally sourced ingredients for wedding and event guests.
• Beverage and Cocktail Program Beverage service featuring Scarlet Oak Tavern's cocktail program with house-made bitters and tinctures, artisanal spirits, and seasonally appropriate cocktails for weddings and private events.
• Off-Season Wedding Packages Discounted wedding packages with lower minimums and reduced fees for weddings held during off-season months (late fall, winter, early spring), and for non-peak weekdays year-round. Targeted at budget-conscious couples willing to marry outside peak season.
• Private Events Venue and catering services for corporate events, social gatherings, and holiday parties. Targeted at organizations and individuals planning non-wedding events seeking an elegant rustic setting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 240 guests accommodated depending on vendor requirements
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gibbet Hill FarmcoreOthersGibbet Hill Farm provides fresh produce for the venue's farm-to-table cuisine. The farm is owned by the same parent company (Webber Restaurant Group) and supplies seasonal ingredients directly to the venue, enabling the farm-to-table dining experience promoted by The Barn at Gibbet Hill.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/125757517484203
• Pinterestpinterest.com/webberrg/the-barn-at-gibbet-hill
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-barn-at-gibbet-hill

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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