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John Hay Estate at The Fells
4.7 ★★★★★ 224 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Newbury, New Hampshire
Estate of diplomat John Milton Hay offering tours of his 22-room home, plus gardens and forest trails.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (603) 763-4789
- Website thefells.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
The setting
“The history of the estate is interesting, but the true gem really is the gardens and landscaping.”
“The gardens are simply stunning, featuring a delightful spring water fountain and beautifully spread out across the property.”
“I walked back to my car via the Wildflower Trail and that was a much smoother, less muddy trail, good for little kids (I should think).”
Amenities couples mention
“The gardens are simply stunning, featuring a delightful spring water fountain and beautifully spread out across the property.”
“During the rain they use a open-sides pavilion with tables and chairs.”
“During the rain they use a open-sides pavilion with tables and chairs.”
What couples say again and again
“The gardens are simply stunning, featuring a delightful spring water fountain and beautifully spread out across the property.”
“The 100 years old building is well maintained although it's a bit muggy inside the building.”
From the reviews
This is a lovely venue for musical performances. During the rain they use a open-sides pavilion with tables and chairs. When it is sunny they use the veranda with guests on the lawn in their own chairs. The grounds and the garden are lovely too.
Beautiful place for a small wedding. the grounds are lovely. Parking is a little bit out of the way, but still a very picturesque venue. Nest a wildlife refuge with great short hikes. Houses are nice. Great gardens. A really beautiful place.
As a wedding coordinator, I had the opportunity to walk the property today for.an upcoming wedding. Paige is very knowledgeable and treats the estate with such heart and kindness. She is an amazing asset to the venue. Looking forward to getting back there soon!
Getting married at John Hay Estate at The Fells
John Hay Estate at The Fells comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at John Hay Estate at The Fells
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at John Hay Estate at The Fells — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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