Pickering House and Barn-Lake Winnipesaukee
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $5,000 for off-peak dates, and $25,000 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $7,500
Guest capacity
Up to 150 seated guests
NEW-Pickering House Micro Wedding Collections
Our New Micro Wedding Collection offers an intimate Barn reception with a chef-curated buffet dinner and open bar. Contact Pickering House to learn more about this special offer starting November 1.
About this venue
Welcome to Pickering House, New England’s nationally acclaimed, award-winning historic 10-room boutique hotel, located near the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. Here, unforgettable celebrations come to life in our event Barn venue, where historic charm meets modern comfort. Thoughtfully restored and designed for gatherings both intimate and grand, our property offers an inviting and elegant setting for weddings, celebrations, and special events. The versatility of our event spaces — Pickering House, The Barn, and Samuel Avery’s, located next to Pickering House — allows guests to curate an experience that is both seamless and exceptional. We welcome all inquiries and are delighted to work closely with our clients to create a truly memorable event.
Our event spaces
Pickering House Barn
Pickering is designed for both intimate gatherings and large celebrations. Inviting and settings for weddings, celebrations, and special events.
The Barn at Pickering House accommodates up to 150 guests for seated events, seasonally, and offers a seamless balance of historic charm and contemporary comfort. The 40’ x 60’ climate controlled space is anchored by a dramatic central staircase leading to open lofts above, creating an airy, light-filled setting ideal for unforgettable celebrations. Furnished with handcrafted farm tables, cross-back chairs, curated antique pieces, and a built-in bar, our space is a backdrop for your dream event.
Guest capacity
Up to 150 Seated
Up to 150 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Exclusive use of the ten-room Pickering House, reserved entirely for you and your guests (required two-night minimum during Premium Season), offering an intimate and private estate experience. Your stay includes daily gourmet breakfast for all House guests.
Room cost
Pricing starts at $5000, seasonally.
Samuel Avery's Tavern
Samuel Avery's Tavern An intimate, elegant space where friends and family gather to celebrate life’s most memorable moments.”
Samuel Avery’s Tavern at the Samuel Avery House is designed to feel like a sophisticated, high-end home dining room rather than a commercial space. Its warm, elegant atmosphere makes it a beloved choice for full buyout events, intimate celebrations, and meaningful gatherings where every detail feels personal and special.
Guest capacity
50-60 Seated
50-60 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
$5000 Full Restaurant Buyout
The Avery Room at Samuel Avery's Tavern
The Avery Room is the premier private event space located on the second floor of the Samuel Avery House, directly above Samuel Avery's Tavern.
The Avery Room is a dedicated private dining space on the second floor of Samuel Avery House, directly above Samuel Avery's Tavern. Ideal for micro-weddings, rehearsal dinners, or corporate meetings, it offers a sophisticated, intimate setting away from the energy of the main floor. Designed for secluded, high-end gatherings, the Avery Room provides a quiet and refined atmosphere, perfect for events that require privacy, elegance, and attention to detail.
Guest capacity
10-30 Seated
10-30 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Room cost
Pricing starts at $2500
Pickering House Barn
Pickering is designed for both intimate gatherings and large celebrations. Inviting and settings for weddings, celebrations, and special events.
The Barn at Pickering House accommodates up to 150 guests for seated events, seasonally, and offers a seamless balance of historic charm and contemporary comfort. The 40’ x 60’ climate controlled space is anchored by a dramatic central staircase leading to open lofts above, creating an airy, light-filled setting ideal for unforgettable celebrations. Furnished with handcrafted farm tables, cross-back chairs, curated antique pieces, and a built-in bar, our space is a backdrop for your dream event.
Guest capacity
Up to 150 Seated
Up to 150 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Exclusive use of the ten-room Pickering House, reserved entirely for you and your guests (required two-night minimum during Premium Season), offering an intimate and private estate experience. Your stay includes daily gourmet breakfast for all House guests.
Room cost
Pricing starts at $5000, seasonally.
Samuel Avery's Tavern
Samuel Avery's Tavern An intimate, elegant space where friends and family gather to celebrate life’s most memorable moments.”
Samuel Avery’s Tavern at the Samuel Avery House is designed to feel like a sophisticated, high-end home dining room rather than a commercial space. Its warm, elegant atmosphere makes it a beloved choice for full buyout events, intimate celebrations, and meaningful gatherings where every detail feels personal and special.
Guest capacity
50-60 Seated
50-60 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
$5000 Full Restaurant Buyout
The Avery Room at Samuel Avery's Tavern
The Avery Room is the premier private event space located on the second floor of the Samuel Avery House, directly above Samuel Avery's Tavern.
The Avery Room is a dedicated private dining space on the second floor of Samuel Avery House, directly above Samuel Avery's Tavern. Ideal for micro-weddings, rehearsal dinners, or corporate meetings, it offers a sophisticated, intimate setting away from the energy of the main floor. Designed for secluded, high-end gatherings, the Avery Room provides a quiet and refined atmosphere, perfect for events that require privacy, elegance, and attention to detail.
Guest capacity
10-30 Seated
10-30 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Room cost
Pricing starts at $2500
Pickering House and Barn-Lake Winnipesaukee packages
Pickering House Micro Wedding Collection
30-50 guests
Off-peak pricing $7,500-10,000
Designed for 30-50 guests, our Micro Wedding Collection offers an intimate reception experience that blends the charm of historic timber beams with polished, modern service. This exclusive celebration includes private use of The Barn, a chef-curated buffet dinner, and a three-hour open bar. An enhanced, tiered plated dinner option is available at an additional cost. Additional guests can be accommodated at a per-person rate. Maximum of 64 guests. Available: November 1, 2026 – June 13 , 2027.
Available services that can be provided by Pickering House and Barn-Lake Winnipesaukee
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- On-site accommodations
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Luxury suites
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
- Twin bed rooms
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