Where There’s A Wine, There’s A Way: An Event-Planning Q+A
If you’ve visited the Boston Winery, you may know us for our delicious wines, but did you know we’re also one of the most unique event venues in Boston?
Check out this Q&A with our Director of Event Operations, Michelle, to discover how we can design the event of your dreams.
“The Boston Winery was so beautiful, we didn’t want to take away from it…”
—Morgan
What sets the Boston Winery apart?
Unlike your standard ballroom or banquet, our venue changes every day. All of the furniture in our building moves including the bar in the main function space so you can customize our space in any way you can imagine.
Whether it’s a birthday party, a wedding, or a corporate gathering, our space can be transformed to fit your needs. In fact, our guests love to refer to it as the “perfect Pinterest venue”, with its rustic ambiance and flexibility to set up as the perfect backdrop for any event.
Did you know?
The Boston Winery’s building dates back to the 1820’s!
Are you an event venue or a winery?
We’re both! In addition to being a spectacular events venue, we are a fully-operational winery and when we aren’t hosting events, we’re in full production mode! Whether you want our delicious wine to be an added bonus to your catering or a larger part of your guests’ experience, we’re happy to meet and exceed your needs!
When we aren’t busy making wine…
We’re busy making your dreams events come to life!
What are your most common event packages?
While our flexible venue space allows you to build the event of your wildest dreams, we offer packages perfect for those looking for an authentic winery experience. Two of our most beloved packages are our wine social package and the vintner package.
Wine Social Package: Sample five varieties of wine, delicious appetizers, and receive a private tour of the winery in this perfect package for small groups! More than just a wine tasting, a wine social at the Boston Winery is an experience you and your friends will cherish and thank you for.
Vintner Package: Ever dream of making your own wine? This hands-on experience lets you and your guests choose your specific blends of wine and bottle and cork them yourself. This is especially popular with our corporate clients for team-building activities and client-appreciation events, giving you the chance to use your company’s logo right on the bottle!
Did you know?
We can make custom wine labels and even custom packages!
How do you use the different parts of the Boston Winery for your events?
Beyond the ability to customize the décor to suit your event, there’s just as much variety in the rooms themselves.
Here are a few ways we make the most of every part of the Boston Winery:
Tasting room: With gorgeous granite walls and an opening to an outdoor patio, our tasting room is used for wine tastings on Saturdays and for events that require less space than a full function hall. From hosting our wine socials and vintners to cocktail hours and board meetings, there’s so much you can do in this smaller space.
Outdoor patio space: With stunning views of the Neponset River and a breathtaking outdoor gazebo and waterfront docks, our outdoor space is perfect for timeless photographs. On a more practical note, you can use it for additional seating and drive-up access for dessert trucks during the summer months.
Barrel room: The barrel room is the home of most of our production at the Boston Winery. While it is used for fermenting our wines throughout the fall, it is most commonly requested for wedding ceremonies thanks to its warm and intimate ambiance.
Main event space: Last but not least is our main event space, capable of seating up to 120 guests. All of the furniture in this room including the bar move, so it is a blank slate to create your ideal set up. With a rustic interior and beautiful woodwork throughout, our main function space will be the perfect backdrop for your next celebration.
The Boston Winery isn’t just a great event venue—it’s yours.
What are some creative ways the Boston Winery has been used?
How creative you get is really up to you, but here are some of our favorite ways past guests have used our space:
Custom food and wine pairings (tailored to our clients)
Cooking demos (complete with auditorium-style seating)
Themed parties (such as Great Gatsby & 60’s/70’s nights)
Fashion shows (including the red carpet and dressing rooms)
Trade shows (for the New England Car Wash Association)
Hallo”wine” parties (a frightfully fun haunted house + wine to die for)
Cornhole tournaments (for good old-fashioned competitive fun)
...And so much more!
No matter what you have in mind for your next event…
We’ll help you make it a reality!
What’s one thing you would say to people who are on the fence about choosing the Boston Winery for their next venue?
I would remind them that they’re only limited by their imagination. Whether you’re looking for a traditional wedding venue, a unique spot to host your next corporate function, or something totally unique, we’re proud to help you bring it to life!
Ready to make your next event unforgettable?
