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The Herb Lyceum at Gilson's
4.8 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Groton, Massachusetts
Charming, historic carriage house with herb gardens, greenhouses, and flowering trees on 4 acres.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 85–85-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (978) 449-4090
- Website herblyceum.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–10 PM |
| Friday | 6–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6–10 PM |
The setting
“If you're going to have a small gathey it's going to be in the carriage house, anything over that is in the greenhouse.”
Amenities couples mention
“If you're going to have a small gathey it's going to be in the carriage house, anything over that is in the greenhouse.”
“We had ample power for the ceremony, dinner reception and the dance party under the tent, running some heavy wattage sound and lights.”
What couples say again and again
“The entire evening was amazing:from food and fun at the fire pit to inside at a beautifully set table to the incredible food paired with uniquely crafted beverages.”
“Venue does have a day of coordinator but I would say it’s best just to get your own wedding planner to ensure everything’s as smooth as possible day of.”
“Nice quaint setting in a converted barn, food was great.”
From the reviews
My daughter had her wedding here recently. Everyone had the absolute best time! The 5 course meal was fantastic. Every plate was a work of art. The staff were friendly and very accommodating. The bar was set up outside under a beautiful tree and lawn games were scattered about.
I was fortunate and blessed to photograph a wedding at The Herb Lyceum, and found the entire experience to be magnificent. We were blessed with rain during the ceremony -- that was intended to be in the garden -- and the venue handled the change effortlessly.
I can't say enough good things about this place. We had an 85 person wedding here in June and it was beyond beautiful. The grounds are so well kept and stunning. The FOOD...incredible. Our guests are still raving about the chicken slider passed apps and our dinner selection.
We had our wedding at the Herb Lyceum last year! It was a beautiful venue the food was wonderful and the garden was beautiful. The staff were also kind and very welcoming to us and our guests.
Getting married at The Herb Lyceum at Gilson's
The Herb Lyceum at Gilson's 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.
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