Willowdale Estate is an original 1902 fieldstone mansion nestled within the 720-acre Bradley Palmer State Park in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Opened in 2007 following a Historic Curatorship Program renovation, the estate offers exclusive use of its mansion, grounds, and custom Sperry Tent for weddings of 70 to 240 guests. With pristine woodlands, the Ipswich River, and a lavish garden courtyard, Willowdale provides a uniquely elegant setting with full in-house catering and event coordination.
Pricing
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Guests
Day of week
Season
Bar package
Your estimate · Venue Fee + Catering
$59,327
100 guests · Saturday · Tent Season · Willowdale · taxes & fees included
This venue charges for at least 170 guests on this day.
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
Taxes & fees: A 22% administrative fee is applied to all food and beverage charges, plus Massachusetts state sales tax (6.25%) and local sales tax (0.75%) applied to the food and beverage total plus administrative fee.
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The property
A historic 1902 Arts and Crafts fieldstone mansion set within Bradley Palmer State Park, operating as a dedicated wedding and event venue. The property features the mansion itself plus expansive grounds with a custom Sperry Tent for warm-weather events.
The setting
The estate sits within 720 acres of pristine woodlands in Bradley Palmer State Park, with the Ipswich River running through the property and a lavish garden courtyard with mature plantings providing a lush natural setting.
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Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
During tent season (May-October), the mansion provides indoor backup space. A covered walkway connects the tent and mansion. During mansion season (November-April), all events are held indoors in the historic mansion.
Drinks served
Beer, Wine, Spirits & Signature Cocktails
If that's a dealbreaker
This venue requires its own catering. Alcohol has to come through the venue.
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On the property
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