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Hosting your event at the Barn Lights venue

The Barn Lights venue in Acton, Maine can host up to 160-170 guests indoors (300 total outside with a tent rental),  for plated, family, or buffet-style meals.  It includes a bar and indoor lounge areas, along with two large bathrooms. The facilities are ADA accessible and we are a four-season venue.

Think of us for your family reunion, corporate function, summer BBQ, art show, or other special gathering. We have 50 acres of trails and forest to enjoy, as well as many recreational amenities.

Amenities

  • 60′ x 60′ Timber Frame Barn
  • 16 tables w/10 chairs each = 160 attendees inside; 200-300 outdoors
  • Rustic Timberframe Arbor 6×12 on the main lawn
  • Two elegant, fully appointed indoor bathrooms (3 stalls each for 6 total )
  • Commercial licensed and insured kitchen (see our Catering service page)
  • Full Bar area (see our Bartending service page)
  • Two lounges
  • Outdoor Patios and Fire Rings, and large lawn
  • Rec Center with bathroom
  • Two cottages for day use or lodging (optional)
  • A/V equipment and portable stage on request

Pricing

We strive to make your budgeting for a special event simple, by calculating the venue rental price at number of attendees times the duration (how many hours)—everything inclusive (see details below), so that you are not nickel and dimed with add-ons.

Contact us for detailed pricing information or to schedule your event.

Hoedowns, Dances & Proms

We’ve been asked about hosting non-wedding events, and yes indeed, Barn Lights is perfect for all kinds of events—whatever special function that would be enhanced with rustic timber-frame elegance, soaring ceilings, informal ambiance and modern amenities.

As an example, we posted an article in our blog about High School Proms

Southern Maine’s newest rental Venue

Rustic elegance, timberframe beauty, and a perfect location in the lakes region of York County, Maine

Decorations

We include beautiful decor for your event, with glowing string lights, candles, flowing drapes and center pieces. (You are welcome to customize with your own props and decor, too.) Tap the image to see examples.

Table Settings

Our premier catering includes all tableware & displayware to make your event planning simpler! Glassware, plates, utensils, displayware, cake cutting, and more are included at no extra cost. See our Catering page for more info.
full service barn wedding venue

Attendants

We are a high touch, full-service venue! On your event day, rest easy knowing we have staff dedicated to helping you and your guests, serving them and answering questions, and efficiently setting up table and chairs, prep decor, and more. No DIY venue can match our expertise and helpfulness.
You and your guests will love our 50 acres of forests and fields. Explore on foot or with your bikes. In the winter you can cross-country ski or snowshoe. We even have tenting sites for sleepovers!

50 Acres of Nature

You and your guests will love our 50 acres of forests and fields. Explore on foot or with your bikes. In the winter you can cross-country ski or snowshoe. We even have tenting sites for sleepovers!
We include 16 rectangular 3' x 8' tables and 160 chairs to make your planning easier. Our venue can seat 160 attendees indoors in our heated/cooled timberframe barn, so plan your wedding in any season.

16 Tables, 160 Chairs

We include 16 rectangular 3′ x 8′ tables and 160 chairs to make your planning easier. Our venue can seat 160 attendees indoors in our heated/cooled timberframe barn, so plan your wedding in any season.
Imagine having a wonderful day-long special event with your colleagues, closest friends or family, and being able to stay and relax for the evening, instead of rushing home… well, you can at Barn Lights! Two fully-equipped cottages with 5 bedrooms await you.

Lodging for 10 guests

Imagine having a wonderful day-long special event with your colleagues, closest friends or family, and being able to stay and relax for the evening, instead of rushing home… well, you can at Barn Lights! Two fully-equipped cottages with 5 bedrooms await you.
It's the 21st century, so why not enjoy high-speed internet in the barn and cottages. Live-stream your event or keep in touch with arriving guests.

Fast WiFi

It’s the 21st century, so why not enjoy high-speed internet in the barn and cottages. Live-stream your event or keep in touch with arriving guests.
Your guests will enjoy hanging out in the Rec Center, with books, games, sofas and a coffee bar. Netflix is included for when you need a bit of downtime.

Rec Center

Your guests will enjoy hanging out in the Rec Center, with books, games, sofas and a coffee bar. Netflix is included for when you need a bit of downtime.