Bear Mountain Inn + Barn Reviews
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Laura K. Sent on 11/10/202310/10 absolutely incredible.
I grew up in Waterford and never knew the Bear Mountain Inn hosted weddings, so when we went for a tour, we parked the car, and I knew immediately how special this place was. BMI is a hidden gem of a place. The grounds are beautiful (the view of Bear Pond, the large lawn, the surrounding trees, Bear Mountain on your left, recently renovated inn, everything!) and the staff is incredible! Cassie was always very quick to respond to all of my emails. I wasn't worried once I got on site the Friday before. And that's HUGE. Everyone was welcoming and so pleasant! Cassie, Jessica, Jericha, the bartenders, etc. I HIGHLY recommend hosting your wedding with BMI. It was GORGEOUS but I also felt extremely supported by the staff. The breakfast each morning was so delicious and all the rooms have a level of warmth and coziness. We stayed in the Sugar Maple Cottage which was SO great to be able to sneak away for a moment to collect ourselves from the chaos that comes with weddings! I can't rave about BMI enough. We had our ceremony at the overlook, then we had dinner in the tent, and then the reception in the barn. It was so cool to have a venue with multiple settings so our guests didn't feel stuck in one room the entire day! Cassie, Jessica, Jericha, THANK YOU. From the bottom of our hearts! The day was PERFECT and we could not be happier. -
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Amanda F. Sent on 02/19/2024
Best Decision We Could Have Made
This review is a long time coming. Partially because I can't believe our special weekend is over (we got married 10/07/23), but also because I needed to figure out how to sum up the experience and utter bliss Jess, Nick, and the whole Bear Mountain Crew provided. First I would like to say, my husband and I decided to have an out of state wedding which required so much research but when we first signed our contract with the prior owners Brian and Julie, we simply couldn't believe the space. It had everything we could have ever imagined. A beautiful historic barn, incredible views, a shimmering lake, home baked welcome cookies, it was cozy and charming and somehow felt like home from the first moment we stepped foot on the property. When the inn was sold, to be honest at first we were extremely nervous. Would it feel the same? Would we be able to still execute the way we intended? So many questions, especially for an out of state wedding. From the jump, Jess and Nick as well as Cassie (the inn's wedding coordinator) made all of our worries melt away. The lengths they went to ensure we felt supported was truly incredible. The most amazing thing is, they did this from the bottom of their hearts, it surpassed any form of fleeting customer service. They treated us like family, and with how many weddings and events they have in a year, it is truly incredible they always went the extra yard, even when it wasn't anticipated or expected. They exceeded the contractural promises, and having Nick as our caterer for some of our events (rehearsal dinner and brunch) it made it even more special. We had rain the morning of our wedding, and up until that point I convinced myself weather was not going to be a thing. Even with this scenic change, they did an immaculate job transforming the spaces to fit our needs and the flow we were looking for, and honestly it was more beautiful than we could have wished for. I was so nervous with the rain, as we had a lot of guests and had a separate tent for dinner, the staff was even outside in the rain with umbrellas for anyone moving from the barn to the tent. Everyone said it was the best wedding they had ever been to, even with the rain, and that is a direct result of the care and dedication of Jess and Nick and the standard/expectation they uphold. If you have the opportunity, I highly suggest a holiday weekend, especially if it is an out of state wedding. The day after the wedding we were able to soak it all in and it will forever go down in our book as the best way to have everyone we love together in an intimate space since the whole inn was just ours, moments frozen in time. We are forever grateful for Jess and Nick and the whole Bear Mountain team. I could go on forever about the special little shining moments that made it magical. Now that we are married, we have a place that will forever be a part of our story that we can visit and one day (hopefully haha) show our kids. Thank you will never be enough, and I believe this was the best decision we could have ever made for our wedding. -
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Aspen B. Sent on 08/01/2023Incredible Venue & Even better Staff!
We are so happy that we chose to have our Wedding Weekend at Bear Mountain Inn. We had a 75 person wedding on the lawn and a 25 person rehearsal dinner in the barn- both events were stunning and our guests raved about the setting, the food and friendly service.
The owners are wonderful people and the coordinator Cassie made sure ever detail was executed to perfection & on time. While seamlessly checking in with us and our guests to ensure we were taken care of, smiling and had full glasses.
The Inn itself is so lovely and felt like home for the weekend, the breakfast is incredible. We are so happy we chose a venue that we can come back to for years to come as we celebrate anniversaries/special occasions.
Thank you Nick, Jessica, Cassie and the entire team at Bear Mnt Inn!!! -
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Gaby S. Sent on 07/07/2023BEST wedding venue + incredible team
My husband (!!!) and I just got married at the Bear Mountain Inn this past weekend and it was literally the most incredible wedding in the world. Nick and Jessica go above and beyond for their couples and Cassie is an incredible day of coordinator that makes you feel like you're at home on your big day.
It was pouring rain all day on Saturday and the whole BMI team made our day so special. We decided early on to have our ceremony in the beautiful barn on site and it was literally the most beautiful set up I've ever seen at a wedding. We couldn't get over how beautiful everything looked. It is such an intimate and beautiful memory that is burned in our brains for life. Our wedding was for about 160ish people so we rented a tent to do our reception outside - this couldn't have been an easier process and the tent looked like a fairy tale out on the yard.
When I tell you think is the most incredible wedding venue on the face of the Earth we so mean it. Every single moment our wedding was so perfect and it was really was made possible by the team at the Bear Mountain Inn.
Nick, Jessica and Cassie + team we LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH and legit cannot wait to come back in the winter to hang out and party with you guys. Thank you SO much for everything you did for us WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!
ps - these photos were taken by Ben Wheeler at Ben Wheeler Photography
Rooms: Literally the cleanest, most beautiful rooms I've stay at away from home. Every single one of our guests were blown away by the Inn.
Nearby activities: Lake life, quaint restaurants and beautiful scenery!
Noteworthy details: The property the Bear Mountain Inn sits on is a literal dream. It was foggy and raining on our wedding day and it really looked like something out of a movie like OMG take me back!!! -
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Heather P. Sent on 07/10/2023
Bear Mountain Inn - Best Wedding Venue EVER
Bear Mountain Inn + Barn in Waterford, ME is easily the best wedding venue to get married at! From the beautiful ceremony backdrop to the incredible barn and everything in between. Nick and Jessica made our families feel at home the entire weekend staying at the inn with THE BEST BREAKFAST every morning. The inn itself has so many beautiful rooms for your friends and family to stay in during your wedding weekend. Cassie, as the wedding coordinator, did an absolutely incredible job creating the wedding of our dreams. We did not hire a wedding planner, and Cassie made sure to have herself available via email with all of our questions and concerns being answered far before our wedding date. She made sure that someone was on site when all of our rentals were being delivered, so when we arrived everything was already in place.
On our wedding day, we were back and forth with the weather and actually moved all of the chairs inside to get married in the barn (which was a beautiful set up). However, once our guests had moved inside, the clouds started to move away, and we decided (about 1 minute before we were supposed to start the ceremony) that we wanted to do it outside. Instead of moving all of the chairs, Cassie ushered all of our 180 guests outside and they stood as they watched us get married in the sun. It was an amazing ceremony and our guests still talk about how exciting it was run outside to celebrate us. Our number of guests was too large to fit in the barn, so we rented a tent for dinner and then did the dancing portion in the barn. Cassie helped everything flow flawlessly throughout the entire night.
Bear Mountain is the type of venue that makes you feel like family and so so loved. You are their top priority during your wedding weekend and they bend over backwards to give you what you ask for and make your wedding dreams come true. I truly could not have picked a better venue. We are excited to come back and visit over and over again! WE LOVE YOU BEAR MOUNTAIN INN!! Amazing vibes all around. -
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Hilary H. Sent on 11/14/2022Best Day Ever
Bear Mountain Inn could not have been more perfect for our October wedding! So perfect that this was the first venue we saw and booked it on the spot. Yes, the grounds, inn, barn are incredible BUT what made this an extra special experience was having the owners Julie and Brian and Wedding planner Cassie there to help with all things wedding and welcome you as if you were family. From the moment we stepped on site for our wedding weekend we were relaxed and felt that we had nothing left to worry about. We will cherish this place forever and plan to come visit as often as we can!Bear Mountain Inn + Barn's reply:
Hi Hilary, thank you for the kind words about your experience with us! We were so flattered that you and Travis decided to get married with us the day you came out for a tour. You are the sweetest couple, and you feel like family to us. We take pride in making our guests feel like they are right at home. We were so honored to be a part of the beginning of this new chapter of your lives together. ❤️😊 -
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Alyssa D. Sent on 10/12/2022Never in my Wildest Dreams
The Bear Mountain Inn & Barn was a dream venue for our August 2022 wedding. We loved having some of our family members stay at the Inn on the days leading up to the wedding. The grounds were beautiful and everything was run in such a warm and professional way. Julie, Brian, Cassie, and Terry make you and your guests feel right at home. We cannot wait to return for our first anniversary!Bear Mountain Inn + Barn's reply:
Hi Alyssa, we are so happy to hear that you had a great experience during the time that you were here! It was so nice having you all for a few days leading up to your big day. Our goal is to make you feel like your are at home. We hope to have you and Matt back again soon! -
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Anastasia Sent on 10/12/2022
Dream wedding
We got married at Bear Mountain Inn + Barn in July of 2022 and our wedding was an absolute dream. We planned our wedding from out of state and in 6 months but Brian, Julie and Cassie were so helpful along the way. When ever we had any questions or needed a recommendation for a vendor, they were always happy to help! They made sure our wedding day was special and went smoothly. The venue is beautiful, the views are just breathtaking and the Inn is so charming and comfy (we can’t wait to go back!). The experience as a whole was incredible and we’re so happy we were able to get married there.Bear Mountain Inn + Barn's reply:
Hi Anastasia, we are thrilled to read your kind review! It was an absolute pleasure to have hosted your wedding. We love meeting and spending time with your family and hope to have you and Cameron back again soon! -
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Gillian D. Sent on 10/12/2022
Beautiful Venue and a Relaxing Place to Stay
Bear Mountain is a really special venue! Cassie, Julie, Brian, and the whole staff will make you feel so at home and supported. Our wedding parties and immediate families stayed with us at the Inn and everyone agreed it was the perfect getaway. Between boating on the lake, sitting around the fire, and hot-tubbing, we all managed to relax and enjoy ourselves amidst all the excitement and last-minute to-do's. Our guests were wowed by the grounds and the gorgeous barn, with many approaching us after to tell us, "We get why you picked this place." I highly recommend Bear Mountain!Bear Mountain Inn + Barn's reply:
Hi Gillian, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! Your wedding weekend was so much fun, and we loved hosting you all. It’s so fulfilling for us to see everyone enjoy the property. Thank you again for the kind words, and we can’t to have you and Andrew back in all the years to come! -
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Sofia C. Sent on 11/07/2021
Absolutely the BEST
We couldn't have picked a better place for our wedding on October 30th. Cassie, Brian & Julie are just amazing and went above and beyond to make our weekend one for the books. The place is absolutely stunning and the barn was the perfect setting for our woodsy-chic wedding. The weather didn't cooperate on the day of but didn't even notice. Our guests raved about BMI and Brian and Julie's hospitality all weekend (especially the cozy and delicious daily breakfast). Cassie made sure we didn't have to think about a single detail and kept everything running perfectly smoothly. She even found my phone in the rain!
Thank you all for making our wedding weekend so special. We'll be back for a weekend away!!Bear Mountain Inn + Barn's reply:
Hi Sofia, thank you so much for the kind words and sharing your experience. We absolutely loved hosting your special weekend. It gave us so much joy to see your friends and family having fun and spending time together. It rained all weekend outside, but there was so much warmth, love and happiness inside it didn’t seem to matter to anyone. We wish you Evan a future filled with endless love and adventure, and cant wait to have to back again! -
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Chelsea S. Sent on 11/21/2021
Absolutely Perfect
Bear Mountain Inn was the greatest. Brian, Julie, Cassie, and Josh were so helpful and made our day absolutely perfect.Bear Mountain Inn + Barn's reply:
Thank you Chelsea! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate the kind review and that you and Justin hung in there with us through 2020. We absolutely loved hosting your July 2021 wedding weekend and made it even more special with everyone able to be together to celebrate your special day! It was also great that many of you were able to spend almost the whole week at the Bear Mountain Inn + Barn. We hope to have you back again soon! 😊 -
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Laura N. Sent on 12/13/2021Great venue!
Julie, Brian and the whole Bear Mountain Inn team were amazing. They had great communication and accomodated all our requests. The weather did not cooperate for our outdoor ceremony but the team was able to pivot quickly and it was beautiful. I highly recommend this venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners and just a lovely weekend away. I know we will be coming back to celebrate for years to come.Bear Mountain Inn + Barn's reply:
Hi Laura, thank you so much for the kind words about your experience at the Bear Mountain Inn + Barn. Your wedding was so much fun, and we loved hosting your friends and family. The weather didn’t cooperate on your wedding day, but that didn’t stop the fun and all of the love that happened inside the cozy barn. We can’t wait to have you, Nate and Aubrey back! -
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Jason B. Sent on 06/09/2021Beautiful Venue, Amazing Team, the Best Experience
This venue was everything we could've ever asked for. Aesthetically, it is stunning - our ceremony was on a beautiful patio overlooking the lake, and the reception was in the barn that keeps its rustic charm while having modern amenities (heat pumps in particular, to keep warm on cold autumn nights or cool for summer weddings!). Our bridal party stayed at the inn for the weekend and they have not stopped raving about the stay. Each room is unique and comfortable, and the included breakfast is amazing. The best part of the experience was the team. We had to postpone our wedding due to Covid and they could not have been more kind and understanding, not only helping us find a new date but in fact opening up their wedding season earlier than usual. The owners, Brian and Julie, have done a superb job at making you feel at home while at the Inn. It's no surprise that in some of our other visits, there have been numerous couples visiting who had previously married there, as they truly make it feel like a big family. The wedding coordinator, Cassie, was thoughtful and attentive throughout the entire process, and along with Josh were instrumental in keeping things organized and stress-free for us on our big day. We cannot recommend them enough!
-Jason and SabrinaBear Mountain Inn + Barn's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words and sharing your experience Jason! Last year was quite a challenge and we are so appreciative that you hung in there with us through such a difficult time. We were so honored to have hosted your wedding weekend, and it gave us such joy to see your friends and family having fun and enjoying the property. You and Sabrina are like family to us, and we can’t wait to have you back! -
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Mariah A. Sent on 05/03/2021Wonderful!!
We had the wedding of our dreams and it was all made possible by the team at Bear Mountain Inn. From the time we arrived to the time we said goodbye we were treated like family and felt right at home at BMI. The breakfast provided was FANTASTIC, the grounds are gorgeous, and the rooms are cozy. We look forward to visiting again and are so very thankful for Brian, Julie, Cassie, Josh and the entire staff at Bear Mountain Inn for their hard work and kindness.Bear Mountain Inn + Barn's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind review Mariah. We loved hosting you and Eliot for your very special wedding weekend. When you booked with us sight unseen, we were delighted and thrilled that you felt right at home here. It’s our goal to make it a home away from home for you, and it’s very fulfilling for our entire staff to read such positive remarks. Thank you for taking the time to write and share your experience, and we can’t wait to have you back again. -
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Amanda Sent on 11/18/2020The best venue ever!
Bear Mountain Inn will continue to be one of our most favorite places. We knew during our 1st visit that BMI was the perfect place for us to get married. We loved the fact it was pet friendly, had gorgeous decor and that our friends and family were able to stay on site. Yes the property wowed us but the service and the team at Bear Mountain Inn are EXCEPTIONAL. Julie, Brian & Cassie connected with us several times this year to coordinate our wedding during a very tough time. We had to alter plans and they were so accommodating to our needs and very understanding. They all are so friendly and so on point with details and amazing customer service. Our guests also raved about the rooms, the breakfast and the experience at BMI. We all are “lifers” at BMI and can’t wait to visit at least once a year and make more great memories. Eric and I can’t thank Julie, Brian & Cassie enough for making our dream wedding come true! We highly recommend Bear Mountain Inn to other couples!Bear Mountain Inn + Barn's reply:
Hi Amanda, thank you so much for taking the time to share your wedding weekend experience with us. You truly made our season by your thoughtful and thorough review, and words can’t express how much we appreciate it. We loved hosting your closest friends and family for your wedding and can't wait to have you and Eric back at the inn for many years to come, as "lifers"! -
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