Bear Mountain Inn + Barn

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Fresh. Hip. Relaxing. Perfectly perched at the base of Maine’s White Mountains, in the lakes region of Waterford. Our modern farmhouse offers a private buy-out and lakefront event venue that marries heritage and luxury with the modern amenities that today’s authentic traveler craves. One hour from Portland, 2.5 hours from Boston. The desired destination, Bear Mountain Inn and The Barn provides a divine indoor and outdoor space. We offer setup/breakdown, Wedding Venue Coordination, lodging, fire pits and wonderful ceremony sites. Create with us the perfect lifetime memory, uniquely tailored for you.

Seated guest capacity

  • 150

Venue type

  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts
  • Lodges, Retreats

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
364 Waterford Rd, Waterford, ME 04088

Our event spaces

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Barn

With gorgeous chandeliers, our newly renovated, rustic yet chic barn is the perfect combination of the romantic country with stylish charm.

With gorgeous chandeliers, our newly renovated, rustic yet chic barn is the perfect combination of the romantic country with stylish charm. With 2,200 square feet of indoor space and 12,00 of patio outdoor patio space set on a beautiful lakeside setting, it is Ideal for weddings, corporate retreats, groups and more, The Barn is welcoming and comfortable for Southern Maine events and occasions of all types and sizes.

Guest capacity

50-150 Seated

50-150 Standing

Square footage

2,200

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Chairs, tables linens dimmable lighting with beautiful chandeliers.

Available services that can be provided by Bear Mountain Inn + Barn

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Rentals

  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms
  • Twin bed rooms

Reviews

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5.0 (3 reviews)

  • Best Decision We Made

    Verified review
    •Amanda Fraus•3 months ago

    This review is a long time coming. Partially because I can't believe our special weekend is over (we got married 10/07/23), but also because I needed to figure out how to sum up the experience and utter bliss Jess, Nick, and the whole Bear Mountain Crew provided. First I would like to say, my husband and I decided to have an out of state wedding which required so much research but when we first signed our contract with the prior owners Brian and Julie, we simply couldn't believe the space. It had everything we could have ever imagined. A beautiful historic barn, incredible views, a shimmering lake, home baked welcome cookies, it was cozy and charming and somehow felt like home from the first moment we stepped foot on the property. When the inn was sold, to be honest at first we were extremely nervous. Would it feel the same? Would we be able to still execute the way we intended? So many questions, especially for an out of state wedding. From the jump, Jess and Nick as well as Cassie (the inn's wedding coordinator) made all of our worries melt away. The lengths they went to ensure we felt supported was truly incredible. The most amazing thing is, they did this from the bottom of their hearts, it surpassed any form of fleeting customer service. They treated us like family, and with how many weddings and events they have in a year, it is truly incredible they always went the extra yard, even when it wasn't anticipated or expected. They exceeded the contractural promises, and having Nick as our caterer for some of our events (rehearsal dinner and brunch) it made it even more special. We had rain the morning of our wedding, and up until that point I convinced myself weather was not going to be a thing. Even with this scenic change, they did an immaculate job transforming the spaces to fit our needs and the flow we were looking for, and honestly it was more beautiful than we could have wished for. I was so nervous with the rain, as we had a lot of guests and had a separate tent for dinner, the staff was even outside in the rain with umbrellas for anyone moving from the barn to the tent. Everyone said it was the best wedding they had ever been to, even with the rain, and that is a direct result of the care and dedication of Jess and Nick and the standard/expectation they uphold. If you have the opportunity, I highly suggest a holiday weekend, especially if it is an out of state wedding. The day after the wedding we were able to soak it all in and it will forever go down in our book as the best way to have everyone we love together in an intimate space since the whole inn was just ours, moments frozen in time. We are forever grateful for Jess and Nick and the whole Bear Mountain team. I could go on forever about the special little shining moments that made it magical. Now that we are married, we have a place that will forever be a part of our story that we can visit and one day (hopefully haha) show our kids. Thank you will never be enough, and I believe this was the best decision we could have ever made for our wedding.

  • BEST Wedding Venue ever!

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    •Gaby L.•6 months ago

    My husband (!!!) and I just got married at the Bear Mountain Inn this past weekend and it was literally the most incredible wedding in the world. Nick and Jessica go above and beyond for their couples and Cassie is an incredible day of coordinator that makes you feel like you're at home on your big day. It was pouring rain all day on Saturday and the whole BMI team made our day so special. We decided early on to have our ceremony in the beautiful barn on site and it was literally the most beautiful set up I've ever seen at a wedding. We couldn't get over how beautiful everything looked. It is such an intimate and beautiful memory that is burned in our brains for life. Our wedding was for about 160ish people so we rented a tent to do our reception outside - this couldn't have been an easier process and the tent looked like a fairy tale out on the yard. When I tell you think is the most incredible wedding venue on the face of the Earth we so mean it. Every single moment our wedding was so perfect and it was really was made possible by the team at the Bear Mountain Inn. Nick, Jessica and Cassie team we LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH and legit cannot wait to come back in the winter to hang out and party with you guys. Thank you SO much for everything you did for us WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!! ps - these photos were taken by Ben Wheeler at Ben Wheeler Photography Rooms: Literally the cleanest, most beautiful rooms I've stay at away from home. Every single one of our guests were blown away by the Inn. Nearby activities: Lake life, quaint restaurants and beautiful scenery! Noteworthy details: The property the Bear Mountain Inn sits on is a literal dream. It was foggy and raining on our wedding day and it really looked like something out of a movie like OMG take me back!!!

  • Gorgeous venue, great experience

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    •Roya F.•a year ago

    We absolutely loved our wedding at Bear Mountain Inn. The place is absolutely beautiful and has so many great little touches like s’mores kits and activities. The breakfast at the inn is also delicious. The owners and wedding coordinator were awesome too. Overall, we genuinely were so impressed and highly recommend other couples choose Bear Mountain Inn for their wedding.

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