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Welcome to Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort, located in the quaint town of Middlefield, Connecticut. With 255 acres on Besek Mountain, you will experience its natural beauty and picturesque views. Imagine arriving to your ceremony on top of the mountain in a chairlift as your guests wait by our mountain top gazebo.

Facilities and Capacity

Creative in approach Powder Ridge offers both indoor and outdoor spaces to create your perfect ceremony and reception. Say your vows mountain top or with a beautiful pond as your backdrop. For your reception there are two locations, the lodge or the outdoor pavilion. The Lodge accommodates up to 250 people and is brimming with rustic appeal with barn wood accents, stone fireplaces and outdoor patio. The open-air pavilion can also accommodate 250 people with additional lawn space and a beautiful view of the pond. In addition to weddings, couples can host their engagement party, shower and rehearsal dinner at the mountain's restaurant, Fire at The Ridge.

Services Offered

The team at Powder Ridge Mountain strives to offer each couple personalized attention when organizing their special day. The cuisine can be served to accommodate both casual and formal dining experiences. The Ridge also offers a special micro-wedding package to help couples create an intimate celebration. Come tour, our team is eager to assist couples in orchestrating an event to be remembered and cherished.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

Yes

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

$1,200

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

$1,200

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Park
Resort
Restaurant

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
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
July
August
November
December

Reviews of Views at Powder Ridge Mountain

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Zack Sent on 02/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue In CT

Late writing this review! But I had my wedding here in August 2018 and it was amazing! I have been following Powder Ridge since it closed and reopened and I was amazed at how well it looks now and everything from the wedding planning to the ceremony and reception was perfect! I would recommend Powder Ridge to anyone for a wedding ceremony!!!
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Amy Sent on 01/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding!

I'm a little late writing this review but better late than never! We had such an incredible experience having our wedding at Powder Ridge. We had our ceremony at the top of the mountain using the ski lift which was such a cool experience for all the guests who attended. It also made for amazing wedding photos and a great way to enjoy the changing leaves in the fall. After that it was down to the reception space which is a rustic ski lodge filled with string lights and scattered fireplaces. Our guests were thrilled with the food and service and still tell us how amazing our wedding was. Our coordinator, Kara, was new with the company and started working with us a few months before our wedding. To be honest, I was a little uneasy getting a new coordinator so close to my wedding, but she quickly put my mind at ease. Even though she was not the coordinator we booked with, we could not have asked for a better person to work with. She was responsive, helpful, and went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. My husband and I felt a real connection with her and her team. I would not have changed anything. A wonderful hidden gem for a unique and beautiful wedding!
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Shanise Sent on 11/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was everything we could have imagined and more! Powder ridge is not only a gorgeous place to have a wedding, but the staff and Laura were absolutely amazing and put together our dream for our big day! I cannot thank Marquee Events enough for bringing everything together just as we pictured it!
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Renee Sent on 11/20/2017
4.9 out of 5 rating
Absolutely great place to have a wedding and Laura is a pleasure to work with. We had our ceremony at the top and guests loved it! You do have to eat that time from your cocktail hour but it is worth it in the end. Food was fabulous and had only minor hiccups along the way. Highly recommended!
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Mallory Sent on 10/05/2017
4.9 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved having our wedding ceremony and reception at Powder Ridge! From the moment we met Laura we knew we were going to be in good hands. Throughout the entire planning process, she was quick to respond to emails and phone calls and answered all of the questions that we had. We were able to get into the venue a day early to set up our decorations (we built our own centerpieces & floral displays) which made the wedding day itself go by that much more smoothly. We opted to have the ceremony at the top of the mountain. Our guests took the chair lift up (or vehicle transport) that were operated by Powder Ridge Staff. At the top of the mountain they were seated in chairs lined up in front of the gazebo. Following the ceremony our guests took the lift back down for the cocktail hour which was set up outside with the new stone fireplace as the backdrop. The lodge looked beautiful for our reception. Our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about the passed hors d'oeuvres, dinner and drink selection at the bar. The only slight issue we ran in to is that most of our guests did not get to eat their cake because staff started tossing pieces away shortly after passing them out, and that clean-up and tear-down of decorations started before our scheduled end time of 11:00. Other than that, Powder Ridge was the perfect venue for our rustic-modern, New England fall wedding! I would highly recommend it to anyone that is looking for a unique location for their big day!
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Amanda Sent on 09/06/2018
4.8 out of 5 rating
We had a great experience working with Kara! Every detail was taken care of at our ceremony on the top of the mountain and at our reception in the lodge. The decorations were set up just as I wanted, and Kara was open to all our ideas. She met with us as many times as we wanted to make sure we were comfortable. The chair lift was a really special experience for our guests, and the food was great.
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Katie Sent on 06/13/2017
4.8 out of 5 rating
My husband and I planned a small affair for a quick wedding that we scheduled in a hurry for a family member who was ill and we wanted to attend... Laura helped set the stage for a beautiful yet simple wedding... that was reasonable in price but didn't compromise on details or quality food and service.. from the help we received for decorating the venue ahead of time to the evening of our event everyone was amazing and helpful... going out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. We had a perfect day even with rainy weather all because of the staff and the attention to detail they each spent. We highly recommend this venue and would gladly have the event here again! Amazing!
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Kelsey Sent on 11/20/2017
4.3 out of 5 rating
So let me start by saying that the only reason it was not 5/5 was because of little hiccups that are easily amendable and overall we were very satisfied. The coordinator Laura is awesome, she is very responsive to emails and was willing to work with us so we could have everything we wanted. We had about 140 guests at our wedding and I was afraid there wouldn't be enough room for dancing but the space ended up being perfect. We had our ceremony at a different site but were still able to take the ski lift up to the top for some great pictures. Cocktail hour was on the patio where they had the fire place going and from what my guests said the apps were very good. The dinner was great, everyone loved the steak and the service was quick. One of the issues we did have was that the bar ran out of certain alcohols within the first 2 hours and by the end of the night they were out of almost everything (it was open bar). Part of this was due to the fact that the servers were cleaning up drinks left on tables, so if you put your drink down it would be gone when you got back. One bartender was a little less than friendly about how much alcohol we went though but the rest of the staff was great, they actually went to the upstairs bar to get more. The other issue was that after the cake was cut it was only served to those who were sitting at the table so many guests missed out and there was no coffee served. Some people did ask for coffee and a waitress was kind enough to bring some from the restaurant upstairs. Our reception ended at 9pm and and as soon as it was 9p the lights came on and the tables were broken down around us and we were basically pushed out. When some lingered to say goodbyes they began to flick the lights on and off as if we didn't catch the hint. Like I said, overall it was very enjoyable and we've heard nothing but good things from our guests, there are just a few details that need to be worked out. Would definitely recommend for a affordable rustic wedding.
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Views at Powder Ridge Mountain frequently asked questions

Views at Powder Ridge Mountain includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Views at Powder Ridge Mountain includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Views at Powder Ridge Mountain includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Views at Powder Ridge Mountain for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Park
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
Views at Powder Ridge Mountain offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Views at Powder Ridge Mountain offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Views at Powder Ridge Mountain offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Views at Powder Ridge Mountain offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Views at Powder Ridge Mountain is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in professionalism.
Views at Powder Ridge Mountain currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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