Imagine an

outdoor wedding

under a canopy of roses, with mountains in the background and a harpist playing for your guests. The inn and it’s expansive grounds are yours. Arrive in a horse-drawn carriage, if you wish. You’re the queen (guys, face it, your bride is in charge of this but don’t worry, we’ll ensure she is thrilled!) From rehearsal dinner to final farewell, the staff exists to fulfill your dream wedding.

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We excel in hosting

resort style weddings

, in which the inn belongs to you and your guests for the weekend. In addition to helping you plan the rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony (if you wish, you may hold it on our grounds), reception, and farewell brunch, our staff is available to help you track down the myriad of details involved. We want your day to be the way you have always dreamed -- you won’t be constrained by times or rules here. Let us help make your dream come true.

With our views of 5 mountain ranges, fine accommodations and gourmet cuisine, we are well suited to grand events. We welcome gatherings of all sizes, during all seasons. Each wedding we host is catered to your own individual needs and interests.

When you plan your wedding at Sunset Hill House - A Grand Inn, you and your guests will experience the:

Majesty of the Mountains: As you drive toward Sunset Hill House - A Grand Inn the country roads transfer you to the tranquil beauty of the New Hampshire White Mountains. Situated on a 1,700-foot ridge that overlooks five mountain ranges, you will see why in October 1999, Yankee Magazine named us one of the top "views with a room" in all New England. What better backdrop could there be to frame your special day?

Magic of a Grand Inn: The atmosphere at Sunset Hill House - A Grand Inn provides the elegance and warmth an exceptional wedding requires. From our formal parlors to our casual tavern, we welcome you and your guests. Enjoy your special time, view the breathtaking sunsets, or walk the unbeaten path. You will cherish your memories made here.

Meticulous Management of Every Detail: As you plan your special event at Sunset Hill House - A Grand Inn, rest easy in the knowledge that every detail of your most important day will be professionally managed with precise timing and utmost care. From welcoming wedding reception to send-off brunch and all the elements in between, our eye for detail and professional staff provide a secure foundation for your event to flow with perfection.

We are pleased to offer our brides exclusive resort-style weddings, in which the Inn becomes your private retreat. In addition to an unparalleled rehearsal dinner, romantic wedding on site if you so choose, and reception, your guests stay here and we help you plan the activities that surround the weekend. Events such as special ceremonies, bridal brunches, ski adventures, picnic lunches, carriage or sleigh rides, hikes, golf matches, and sight seeing trips can all be accommodated. These events add a creative and unique element to your wedding.

Bear in mind that we strictly limit the number of weddings we will host, ensuring that each couple has our full attention. Popular wedding dates will often be reserved 12-24 months in advance. Of course, it is possible to host smaller "dinner party" type events more frequently. This option is perfect for rehearsal dinners, or

intimate weddings

. If this latter is of interest to you, ask us about details.

Please let us know how we can help you achieve your vision. Contact me personally with your questions and to set up an appointment to tour your Grand Inn.

Lon and Nancy Henderson
Innkeepers

Memorable

New Hampshire Weddings and Receptions

are our specialty.

Sunset Hill House is a extremely popular destination for corporate meetings and special events with up to 200 guests. Even if your guests frequent the Himalayas, they are going to be impressed by our mountain setting. If the weather turns "New Englandish", we can easily move your function indoors into our expansive conference room, or onto our large sheltered patio—both overlooking the mountains. We are happy to work with smaller parties as well. For example, we can dedicate to you one or two of our dining rooms and perhaps just the 7 guest room Hill House. Call us to make your corporate meeting or special event both flawless and memorable.

Nancy and Lon recently left the high-pressure fast-paced corporate scene in Boston. We really do understand how important a retreat away from the main office can be for increasing morale, reducing turnover and heightening productivity and creativity. We're just a short (and beautiful!) drive from Boston, so we're a fabulous alternative to typical Boston area conference centers.

Sunset Hill House can help you meet your corporate needs in several ways. We suggest a visit if:

We are the ideal size to cater to most business conference needs. With our large conference room (with room for more than 150), four dining rooms, bar and three living rooms, we can set up the private space you need. We will be pleased to take care of all your dining needs, including lunch and snacks. Of course, audio-visual equipment is available – just tell us what you want. We’re professionals at managing the details, letting you concentrate on your business.

Of course, you have full access to all our amenities. Don't forget that the Sunset Hill Golf Course is just across the street! And we have discounted passes at the front desk for this and other courses. We also have a special discount arrangement with Cannon Mountain Ski area (the largest vertical drop downhill mountain in New Hampshire). In fact, holding a winter corporate meeting is an invigorating way to beat the creative winter doldrums or win over that avid skiing client. And, we are happy to make arrangements for any other special activity (from dog-sledding to rock-climbing) you may desire.

Gain added value and loyalty for your company by taking care of your employees for "free" -- simply schedule your corporate event so that significant others can join their partners before or afterwards. You may even want to splurge and have a bottle of wine waiting for them. Can you imagine the good will that would generate?

Your grandmother wants to go rock climbing, your mother-in-law prefers tea parties, Uncle Harry will only come if he can golf, and someone was muttering about antiquing. Sounds like a typical family. We can take care of all of these requests at the same time. It’s all in a day’s play at the Sunset Hill House. We cater to a wide variety of ages, abilities and interests, and understand the joys and concerns of getting a group to have fun. Worried about Aunt Evelyn, who can’t go up stairs very well? Our public areas and some of our rooms are accessible to those with limited mobility. Count on Lon and Nancy to ensure that everyone says your reunion was just wonderful.