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Eric Braciska
Eric Braciska
Founder/Owner

9 years in business

We speak English

5 team members

1 hr from Portland & 2.5 hrs from Boston:

The Hive Estate is one of Maine's most sought after venues, located conveniently just outside of Portland. For 5 years, this remarkable property has been setting the bar for timeless, rustic events in a charming, quintessential Maine farm setting. The serene and beautifully landscaped grounds offer an intimate setting to host your event. Located in the 4 season destination area of The Southwestern Maines Lakes & Mnts Region, (Waterford), the custom-designed gardens and 19 acres of fields provide an enchanting setting for your celebration. The detached horse barn and farmhouse have been meticulously restored and renovated to capture Maine's charm while simultaneously offering modern amenities to facilitate flawless events.

Weddings include use of the entire property, including overnight accommodations in the farmhouse for up to 23 guests across 7 bedrooms & 3,300 sq ft of chic farmhouse for your weekend event. Couples typically host their ceremony and reception on site, as well as rehearsal dinner & day after brunch. Our wedding couples consistently share that they are able to make themselves totally at home with family and friends allowing them to truly soak up all of the "little moments" around the weekend & big day. From a morning hike or yoga in the barn to late night with smores around the fire pit with their closest friends/family. Given our proximity to the Lakes, Mnts, Oxford Casino, Oxford Beer Garden & Portland, our couples love what the area has to offer (restaurants, hotels, and rental homes for guests) with the natural beauty and privacy of this remarkable property.

Our average sized wedding is around 90 guests & regularly host micro to large weddings up to 200+ guests.

.....The Hive Weddings also provides two other very unique tented Log Home Wedding Venues, Big Sky Mnt Estate, also highlighted on Wedding Wire, The Knot & Airbnb & Blue Spruce Lodge, both located in Brownfield, ME on the Conway, NH border.

Pricing information

$8,495 starting price $8,495 starting price
$8,495 average price
Reception
$3,295 starting price

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,295

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,295

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Limited Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

15

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

15

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Inn/B&B

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet

What bar services do you provide?

Cash Bar

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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Reviews of The Hive Gardens & Estate

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The Hive in Waterford is a highly recommended wedding venue with a beautiful and spacious barn, ample accommodation options, and stunning grounds. The owner, Eric, is praised for his professionalism, helpfulness, and upgrades made to the property. The venue offers multiple areas for photographs and the affordability of the venue is also mentioned as a positive aspect. Some suggestions for improvement include adding hand railings and golf carts for easy movement across the property. Overall, guests have had a wonderful experience at The Hive and highly recommend it for weddings and other events.

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The Hive in Waterford is a highly recommended wedding venue with a beautiful and spacious barn, ample accommodation options, and stunning grounds. The owner, Eric, is praised for his professionalism, helpfulness, and upgrades made to the property. The venue offers multiple areas for photographs and the affordability of the venue is also mentioned as a positive aspect. Some suggestions for improvement include adding hand railings and golf carts for easy movement across the property. Overall, guests have had a wonderful experience at The Hive and highly recommend it for weddings and other events.

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Ellex Sent on 10/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding August 2022

First off, there isn't quite enough words to describe how beautiful this wedding venue is. My wife & I were both looking for a venue that offered not only a large enough barn to fit all of our guest, but a place for guests who traveled to comfortably stay the night if chosen. The Hive offered us just that and more. The barn offers two levels, which made rehearsal dinner much easier due to the rain forcing us to be indoors as the upper level was not disturbed after being set up for the big day. The house gives off a soothing " country" vibe, perfect for a Maine wedding. The house had plenty of rooms & beds, all equipped with an air conditioner. Multiple bathrooms which made getting ready a breeze. The yard is exceptionally large with tons of room for tents, all the yard games & parking. Our caterers enjoyed using the carriage house beside the barn to set up all of the food. Overall, we have nothing but good things to say about this venue & the owner. Eric was very professional, easy to work with and answered all of our questions in a timely manner from start to finish. We would recommend this venue to everyone!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 06/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

⊂(◉‿◉)つ━☆゚.*・。゚MAGICAL MAINE GETAWAY

We have a group of 8-10 friends that travel throughout New England for Disc Golf getaways. Eric was an intelligent, gracious host and staying in his phenomenal home was a Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ DREAM! I'm not sure how we could have enjoyed it any more - it exceeded our expectations in every way. There was one slight mishap when the previous guests used almost an entire cord of firewood that he had prepared and he didn't have enough time to gather more before our stay but the property was full of all the wood we could ever ask for and the guys didn't really mind loading it up and bringing it to the fire pit.

The entire adventure was an A+++++ all the way! The ◖⚆ᴥ⚆◗ dogs had so much room to run and play without any restrictions or neighbors we think they had the best vacation of their entire lives!

We played all 3 courses at Woodland Valley Disc Golf and had the most incredible dinner at https://www.theblackhorsetavern.com/menu which was only about 20 minutes away from the property. Every one of us had a meal that melted in our mouths and it was in a little town that had a Hannaford and whatever else you could need. This was an incredible trip all the way around - Disc Golf at Woodland Valley A++++ - the most delicious food imaginable at Black Horse Tavern and absolutely (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤ GORGEOUS accomodations at "The Hive" in Waterford
Desiree
Desiree Sent on 09/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful place to get married

This place was perfect. It had everything you could need and so much room for everyone. It made our weekend and wedding day complete. Eric is a wonderful guy to work with and very easy going. Highly recommend!!!!
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Eric Braciska
Eric Braciska
Founder/Owner
Tim & Theresa Roberts
Tim & Theresa Roberts
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