I recently attended a wedding at the Friendly Crossways and although I had a great weekend with…read morefamily and friends, I think my perspective is different than most of the previous reviewers. As others mentioned there were no other options close by in the Harvard area to stay, so we decided to stay on site (even though I tried to find alternative arrangements). We arrived on Friday and found our room, which had only twin beds (the same for almost all rooms) but were yet to receive our linens (sheets/towels/pillow cases). We did get those later and as another reviewer mentioned they were very worn. You could also not bring in your own pillows or linens (as I had brought) and the party would be fined if they saw you doing so. The bathroom/showers which I saw were pretty outdated and dingy (except the ones near the front door which appear to be newer). They weren't unclean, but were just in desperate need of some TLC. We were also informed of a strict 5 minute shower policy which there are signs posted for in the bathroom. As most have said, it is very much a DIY venue, even so far as to washing your own dishes throughout the weekend. We did help out with a lot throughout the weekend which was fun helping our friends set up their wedding and be a part of it, but many times we would need to ask Mary or Keith (the owners of the property) for assistance or direction with a given task. Most of the time they were very friendly and helpful, but not all the time. I certainly understand they have a job to do, and tasks the Bride/Groom set up for them, and that helping me wasn't on their priority list, but at least be a little bit pleasant because we are paying you to be there. I would have to agree that the food they provided was excellent, and they were able to meet the needs of many dietary issues in our group. If I was reviewing only their food it would be 5 stars, no question. They used fresh ingredients and were very passionate about what came out of the kitchen. The other issue was the firewood. We were lectured that it was to be a "camp fire" and not a "bonfire". We were only provided with about 6 tiny pieces of wood to keep the fire going for our allotted 2 hours...and NO wood was to be put on after 11pm as the fire had to be completely out by midnight... It was nice to be able to just walk back to my room after the wedding/reception. The ceremony was beautiful set back under the trees on the lawn. If you are looking for a DIY wedding where you have to do just about everything for set up and break down then this is probably your place.

We had our wedding at Friendly Crossways, about 30 guests. Friendly Crossways provided both the…read morevenue space and the catering, both were super huge parts in making our wedding day so perfect. Mary Helan was a breeze to work with, super quick to respond, so helpful and friendly. We had friends and family stay with us both before and after the wedding which was so special to have all at the venue location. THE FOOD!!! The cooks use fresh food from the garden right there, it was so soooo good and does not get any fresher than that! Everything was so seamless on our day, Mary Helan helped us with so many steps to make it all go so well. I would highly recommend this for anyone who wants to have a stunning outdoor venue with great food and people around you!

I don't even know where to begin--5 stars all around! The Barn at Gibbet Hill is truly something…read morespecial. The Venue & Team: Having grown up in the next town over, Gibbet Hill has always held a special place in my heart. It's where my husband and I went on early dates and celebrated anniversaries, so when we got engaged, I dreamed of a beautiful winter wedding at The Barn. I honestly assumed it would be outside of our budget, but after touring multiple venues, I quickly realized that Gibbet Hill was right on par in price--and incredibly willing to work with any budget. Nothing else compared. Nothing checked all the boxes the way The Barn did. Shoutout Bree--our coordinator, planner, event manager, director of sales, and overall wedding miracle worker. She is FANTASTIC, and I cannot speak highly enough of her. From our very first phone call, she walked me through every option, every detail, every add‑on--with endless patience. I had quite a bit of anxiety around planning, especially since we didn't start until about seven months before the big day, but she made the entire experience seamless. With 300+ weddings under her belt, she knew exactly how to guide us. She helped us design our menu, advised us on where to splurge or save, coordinated the timeline with all our vendors, and even bustled my dress. She made sure we had a quiet 15‑minute moment together after the ceremony--just us, taking it all in with appetizers. She went above and beyond in every single way to make our day easy, special, and absolutely stress‑free. We LOVED working with her. The Space: The barn itself is stunning--warm, elegant, and adaptable. It's spacious enough for a 200‑person celebration yet intimate enough for smaller weddings. We had 75 guests, and the way they set up and decorated the room made it feel breathtakingly beautiful. The Food: OUT. FREAKING. STANDING. Our guests are still talking about it six months later. We chose family‑style dining, and it was such a fun, interactive experience--everyone loved getting to try everything rather than choosing just one entrée. The steak, the fish, the mushroom cream tortellini (incredible!), the broccolini, the mashed potatoes--everything was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. I would recommend the family‑style option a thousand times over. The Staff: Every single person--from the waitstaff to the bartenders to the behind‑the‑scenes team--was phenomenal. A special shoutout to Shannon, our dedicated server for the night. She kept our drinks topped off, reminded me to switch into comfortable shoes, and made sure we were having the best day of our lives. If you're considering getting married at The Barn at Gibbet Hill--do it. Planning with their team is smooth, easy, and completely stress‑free. It was everything we dreamed of and more. I can't recommend it highly enough!

Just had the pleasure of attending a wedding there. Location was beautiful. Facility was…read moreimmaculate. Staff were spectacular. 10 stars !!!

Was such an amazing experience. I am not sure if they still have a tasting menu after the fire, but…read moreit was one of my life's great experiences that I wanted to send my daughter. It seems like they only do wedding events. I hope this is not the case

Went to a wedding here. The barn burnt down and has not been rebuilt. They cook on a truck and…read morethe food is mediocre at best. It feels like a picnic. The venue is one long table and those at the end cannot see the event in front. The grounds are messy and there is no place to cool off on a hot day. Very disappointing.

A beautiful boutique inn in the small town of Groton Massachusetts…read more The staff was warm and inviting, the room clean and well put together, and the facilities are gorgeous. You can't ask for a better place to stay in such a small town location. What a GEM of a location. To send this place into the orbit of perfection, They offered a continental breakfast, full of artisan delights and small local vendor treats!!!

In town for nearby work visit. Great inn With the snow all around. The front desk attendant, Jen…read morewas helpful & friendly. The room was very spacious & comfortable. Great bed & shower. I didn't have the breakfast but love the water available at any time. The fireplace in the main area was beautiful! The meeting area for a group dinner one night was nice too.

Cleanliness is terrible. Maintenance repairs made more professionally. Overall rehab including…read morecarpeting.

Stay the fuck away…read more I booked (and paid for) a three-night stay and ended up checking out a day early. Throughout my stay, there were multiple bugs in the room, including insects crawling on the walls and small flying bugs (gnats? I'm not sure). The overall condition of the room made it difficult to relax or sleep comfortably. There was even a bug crawling above my bed at one point. The hotel itself is VERY dated and in need of maintenance. The air conditioner was very loud and struggled to keep the room cool. They also don't do daily housekeeping, which isn't a MAJOR thing but when your hotel looks like it came out of a scary movie -- it might be helpful. Did not get much sleep during my stay. Most disappointing was the response from the front desk when I checked out early. I explained that I was leaving because of the bug issues and asked whether a refund for the unused final night would be possible. I knew this was a long shot, but was at least expecting a friendly interaction. I was told that I should have reported the issue earlier so they could have moved me to another room (which objectively is very fair). I was then handed a manager's business card (also very fair) but then dismissed. Tone of the interaction was not friendly at all. There was little empathy and no apparent interest in understanding my concerns. I felt like a commoner being dismissed by a noble or something. Once again, did not expect to be fully or even partially refunded for my room, but also did not expect this dismissiveness and frankly defensiveness. I understand that problems can happen at any hotel, BUT matters is how those problems are handled. Between the room condition, the bugs, the poor sleep, and the unfriendly response when I raised my concerns, I cannot recommend this property. Stay away!!

Fantastic facility. We have held our church retreat here for the past 2 years and will not go…read moreanywhere else. Price is reasonable and meals are tasty and the staff is very accomodating.

My sister age 57 how has Down Syndome and was signed up for session ant Grotonwood for adults with…read morespecial needs. She was there less than 24 hours when I was called to come get her as she had a couple of melt downs. we were both very upset by this and when I asked if I could get any of the $1600 that it cost me back the answer was NO as her dismissal was behavioral. It's a SPECIAL NEEDS Camp Shame on Grotonwoo

Studio Lab does outstanding work!! They all have amazing talent with what they do at the studio…read moreLab!! Give them a shot because you won't be sorry ! Great bunch of people who work there. Well worth the money and effort to go and see what they have to offer you for your professional business. I would give them 100 stars if I could if it was offered!! Just amazing there!!

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Well kept hotel to spend a night in the area. Room was acceptably clean, bed was comfortable and…read morestaff was pleasant. Springhill Suites is what I view as the economy version of the Marriott hotel chain and the room amenities and room decor match that description. Janky but functional shower with low pressure, vinyl stucco walls and beige and yellow color scheme. Complimentary breakfast was well stocked, small (very small) pool was open and fitness room was basic but functional. We had a king bed suite with is really a bedroom with a half wall partition with a pull out sofa. Lots of room and could easily accommodate four people if privacy is not a concern. Our second time staying for a volley ball tournament over in Fitchburg. We'll be back.

Construction (not on website), this is our bathroom (but they can't clean it or relocate us), no…read moreWiFi, no tv (during entire stay), an ironing board it took both of us to get to work, no restaurant, no bar, awoken at 6:15 AM with sun streaming in window (no room darkening shade)... this is a Marriott property ?!?! We were here for a wedding on the property (my sister-in-law was told construction and reno would be completed by wedding date) so changing hotels wasn't an option. GM 'allowed' Bonvoy points vs room discount since I'm a Bonvoy member. Like that was compensation for all the issues?! I've stayed in motels with more amenities. Stay away ....