Officiated a wedding 9/24/23 and the room was huge, plenty of room for dancing and the owner and…read morestaff were fantastic!!

I recently attended a wedding at the Rivermill & it was a gorgeous venue…read more The river running behind the venue is pretty for photos. The space inside is wide open, but for the wedding the reception and wedding area were divided by a curtain. The waitstaff & bartenders were courteous to all guests. I'd recommend this venue to host an event.

Lovely and stately mansion adjacent to the Salmon Falls lake and Vaughn Woods, Hamilton House is…read morenamed for the first owner . It is built for a wealthy merchant/privateer and it clearly shows with its rich wood carvings and grand front hall. Tour guide is friendly and shows the house at a good pace. No awkward silences. There is one bathroom on the grounds and lovely gardens for visitors to walk through. People book the venue for weddings.

This gorgeous historical site is the perfect bit of peace when we don't want to sit among the…read morenoisy, too-close-for-comfort crowds lining every inch of southern Maine beaches. It's an oasis of green trees, bushes, and grasses dotted with the most beautiful variety of flowers. There's classic statuary, stone walls, an artists cabin, scattered chairs and benches, the stately old home and, of course, marvelous views of the calm Salmon Falls River. If you look closely, you might spot a heron or several turtles coming out of the mud, marching slowly toward the tidal waters as the river's edge fills back in. You can even access Vaughan Woods from a footpath, if you'd like to get a hike in. Of course, you can always bring a blanket, a picnic, and just enjoy the gorgeousness that surrounds you. Bathroom situation: in season there's a wee house-type structure that opens into a single, large bathroom. It appears to be cleaned and stocked regularly.

Oh my gosh! I don't even know where to begin, even before we checked in we received personal text…read moremessages from the Inn manager Greg asking for our ETA and preparing everything for our check in. When we arrived we were greeted with the friendliest staff! Warm and welcoming. We got to our room and it was very clean and comfortable. We felt right at home. We had dinner at the restaurant in the Inn Dufour and it was amazing! The food was cooked perfectly and tasted so good!! We cannot wait to go back! We had the most comfortable nights sleep. We had a wedding on Friday and as we left everyone was amazing and wished us well, same when we returned that evening. We will be definitely going back for a quick getaway!! I loved everything about this place!

My partner and I got married 10/4/25 at the Barn and we could not recommend this venue enough! Our…read morecoordinator from The Red Barn, Emily, was with us every step of the way. She went above and beyond on our wedding day to ensure we had drinks, food, even going as far as helping my mother in law get to and from photos. She helped keep our little one entertained throughout the night so we were able to truly enjoy ourselves. Every single guest commented on how incredible she was-- if I could give her more than 5 stars I would.

The red barn is quite picturesque from the outside. It's a bit sterile on the inside so if you are…read moreplanning and event here, you may need to dress up the banquet hall. The bathrooms are clean but they could use more stalls. Parking is easy, although messy if it's raining. The acoustics aren't too bad if there is a DJ. The servers are all excellent, and they attempt to do silver service, meaning that they serve food simultaneously to each person at the table, etc. It's not silver service! The food is ok. We had steak tips that were delicious. The chicken picatta was dry and tiny. This is a great place for a wedding or corporate event, just be sure to stay on top of the details.

We hosted our office holiday gathering here and couldn't have asked for a better experience…read more The food was outstanding -- the shrimp appetizers, wings, and cauliflower were all excellent and a hit with everyone. The restaurant itself was beautifully decorated, creating a festive and welcoming atmosphere that made the evening feel special from the moment we arrived. The staff were incredibly attentive, friendly, and on top of every detail, which made the event completely stress-free for our group. Truly a perfect evening. We'll absolutely be back and would highly recommend this spot for group gatherings or celebrations.

A nice quiet night out. The menu is solid and well prepared. The space is a little drafty but all…read morein all a nice dinner out.

UNH Conferences and Catering did our post-wedding brunch. The food was truly delicious and the…read moreservice was wonderful. They were very accommodating around food allergies and preferences. This is great value for any event. Highly recommend!

Excellent light show everything was spectacular with a variety of colors and themes. The trees were…read moreawesome too very detailed with amazing colors just a nice contrast of different shades of green red blue and yellow white everything was perfect.

My wife and I came here for their lights display this past weekend. We were making a night of…read morehanging out in Portsmouth and this was only 15 minutes away from where we were staying so it worked out perfect. We paid the highest price due to going on a weekend so close to Christmas so it was $22 for each of us. We chose a time and checking in was as simple as sharing our name then we got to explore the absolute wonderland of lands at our own pace. Despite being a "peak day" it did not feel overcrowded. Some of the spots you would want to stop at and get pictures inside structures had lines at times but nothing crazy. I believe this was one of the best paid light displays I have been to in the state of Maine. Would definitely recommend this to families to experience some Christmas joy. So many picture and video opportunities here. You can tell they put a lot of work into putting all the lights up! I would love to return in the future to see how much differences they have every year. Both my wife and I felt the joy of the Christmas season. Add this to your list for this year if you can squeeze it in and if not bookmark it for next year! It is a great way to help support a local farm through a time of the year that is typically slower.

Do not send your kids here. The owner is cold, bitchy, unprofessional, and an overall bad person…read more She talks badly about students to other students, she has favorites (and its clear who they are), she NEVER replies to emails unless it involves money. You've been warned.

My daughter competed at this studio for several years, and I don't have one positive thing to say…read moreabout it. The instructor, Jaime Gagner, is in no way capable of running a business. It is made clear who her favorites are, and if you aren't one of them, then you get minimal attention. The horrible treatment of my daughter is what caused her to quit. The choreography is always the same, and at times can be very inappropriate. Jaime is often late to class and is unapologetic. She only makes an effort to have a relationship with the kids she favors. So if your thinking of enrolling your child in a dance class, I hope after reading this that you consider bringing them to one of the many excellent studios in the seacoast area that isn't fusion dance academy.