Friendly Crossways is a family owned retreat center & outdoor wedding venue conveniently located only 30 miles northwest of Boston in the rural town of Harvard. Whenever we came to Keith and Mary Helan with 'unique' ideas, their first thoughts were always "Well, how can we make this happen here?" Even though the wedding was definitely different from the one we had started to plan before the virus, we still had an amazing and safe wedding weekend.
They approached the planning of our event like experienced professionals, but also made us feel like family. The ability to enjoy the grounds for such an extended time allowed us to fully enjoy our weekend without feeling rushed or scattered. One of the hardest decisions was choosing appetizers and entrees, since all the options are creative, seasonal, local and delicious.
You won't go wrong with this venue, and you will survive the whole process without breaking the bank. Mary Helan was amazing at helping us find a way to get married safely without sacrificing the experience.
They approached the planning of our event like experienced professionals, but also made us feel like family. The ability to enjoy the grounds for such an extended time allowed us to fully enjoy our weekend without feeling rushed or scattered. One of the hardest decisions was choosing appetizers and entrees, since all the options are creative, seasonal, local and delicious.
You won't go wrong with this venue, and you will survive the whole process without breaking the bank. Mary Helan was amazing at helping us find a way to get married safely without sacrificing the experience.
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Within five minutes of the retreat center is the tiny New England town of Harvard with summer outdoor concerts, spectacular fall foliage, sledding on the common in the winter, and orchards full of apple blossoms in the spring.
Learn about Shaker communal life and Native Americans at Fruitlands in Harvard.
There are miles of country roads suitable for bicycling as well as hiking and mountain biking trails in Harvard and adjacent towns.
Canoeing or kayaking is on the Nashua River with Nashoba Paddler.
Learn about Shaker communal life and Native Americans at Fruitlands in Harvard.
There are miles of country roads suitable for bicycling as well as hiking and mountain biking trails in Harvard and adjacent towns.
Canoeing or kayaking is on the Nashua River with Nashoba Paddler.
The use of candles (except for religious services; talk with the managers first, please), incense, mosquito coils or any other fire or heat producing item is strictly forbidden anywhere in the facility.
Please do not eat anywhere other than the kitchen, dining room or outside although water may be taken into the conference room from the cooler in the dining hall.
Please do not store food in your rooms.
It attracts critters.
You may label and store your food in the kitchen in the white refrigerator or on the shelves.
Please do not eat anywhere other than the kitchen, dining room or outside although water may be taken into the conference room from the cooler in the dining hall.
Please do not store food in your rooms.
It attracts critters.
You may label and store your food in the kitchen in the white refrigerator or on the shelves.
Spring weddings at Friendly Crossways are especially joyous coming on the heels of the winter doldrums.
Blooming fruit and decorative trees will frame your elegant wedding portraits and colorful perennials soften the centuries old stone walls bordering our expansive lawns.
Bring your community together to share stories and laughter under the stars and, most important, celebrate your love!
Blooming fruit and decorative trees will frame your elegant wedding portraits and colorful perennials soften the centuries old stone walls bordering our expansive lawns.
Bring your community together to share stories and laughter under the stars and, most important, celebrate your love!
Summer wedding weekends at Friendly Crossways give you more daylight to celebrate with friends and family.
Unique options for formal and family portraits include in front of a wall o' sunflowers, or by boughs laden with hydrangeas.
Guests will enjoy delightful appetizers during your outdoor cocktail hour while playing lawn games on our lush green grass.
After you cut your wedding pie made with fresh organic fruit from our farm, your photographer will whisk you away to our orchard for your golden hour portraits.
Unique options for formal and family portraits include in front of a wall o' sunflowers, or by boughs laden with hydrangeas.
Guests will enjoy delightful appetizers during your outdoor cocktail hour while playing lawn games on our lush green grass.
After you cut your wedding pie made with fresh organic fruit from our farm, your photographer will whisk you away to our orchard for your golden hour portraits.
Host your memorable and romantic fall wedding at Friendly Crossways.
Our 25-acre property will wrap you and your loved ones in warm autumn light, the perfect setting to capture your priceless after-wedding glow photos!
After your vows are exchanged, enjoy a festive, delicious meal under your custom designed wedding tent.
Save room for s'mores by our campfire for your after party!
Our 25-acre property will wrap you and your loved ones in warm autumn light, the perfect setting to capture your priceless after-wedding glow photos!
After your vows are exchanged, enjoy a festive, delicious meal under your custom designed wedding tent.
Save room for s'mores by our campfire for your after party!
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