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From its secluded setting and landscaped grounds, to its fine food, exceptional service, dedicated staff, and greenhouse herbs; the environment is ideal for guests to socialize, share intimate moments, and enjoy the ambiance.

We take special pride in the unique atmosphere of the post and beam carriage house with its country feel and yet modern conveniences. Our on-site event coordinator is extremely capable of serving your most desirable needs. Our uniqueness allows us to customize in small weddings and the most private rehearsal dinners, food coming from local farms and our own(Potager Farm).

Whether you are planning an intimate dinner, cocktail reception for 50, or wedding ceremony, The Herb Lyceum at Gilson's can accommodate your needs. Our Event Planner and the Executive Chef will work with you to design a custom menu that reflects your taste.

Our outdoor seating area under the hickory tree is a favorite place for watching the sun set in summer. From casual barbecues to garden parties to elegant receptions expect the same warm hospitality, exceptional service, and dedicated staff.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
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Aditi G. Sent on 10/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

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We had a 50ish person wedding at The Herb Lyceum and cannot recommend this venue enough. They turned our vision into reality, and it was magical. Phenomenal, tailored food, delicious drinks, and the ambience is breathtaking. A hidden gem! We are so grateful to have trusted The Herb Lyceum to make our day so special. All our guests are still talking about how it was the coolest venue they had ever been to!
Andria
Andria Sent on 10/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded expectations

My now husband and I wanted a smaller wedding. We wanted a venue that was more laid-back and not crazy with their contracts and wanted to avoid rigid, larger venues. He and I have been together for 14 years so it was a pretty big deal when we decided to tie the knot. The Herb lyceum was recommended to me by a family friend. After seeing the grounds we made the decision to move forward. The venue is absolutely beautiful. It is a rustic setting, but has a beautiful elegance about it. There is a greenhouse, dance floor with a tent. There are a variety of spots outside of the barn area where guest can mingle, and spend time together. The venue is rich with history and the Groton area is absolutely beautiful. The venue is rustic without having a barn yard animal feel.

I worked with Ryan throughout the planning process. Ryan is extremely intelligent and you can feel that he has a passion for what he does. he is extremely talented with all things food, and hospitality. Ryan and the team have the Lyceum running down to a science. Ryan helped coordinate all of the bar, rentals, and answered any questions that I had. Ryan has a very calm confidence about him. That truly puts you at ease. As many know the wedding planning process is extremely stressful and requires you to make a lot of decisions. Ryan guided me through that process where appropriate. His calm demeanor always eased my nerves. He definitely got my vision.

The food is OUTSTANDING. They have a family style dinner, which initially I was unsure of, but it was absolute perfection. The food was to die for. It was extremely hard to narrow down our menu, because everything was so delicious. The beautiful thing about the Lyceum is that things can be tailored to your liking and customized if you choose. Having a family style meal, gave guests the opportunity to try everything and people are still talking about the food. The family style dinner also encouraged us to mingle and chat with one another. The staff at the Lyceum exceeded our expectations as well. Everyone was extremely courteous, kind and willing to go the extra mile. Their service was 10 stars. The food came out promptly and was displayed absolutely beautifully.

The way that they set up are , decor, and all of the small details blew us away. I have not one complaint about our wedding. Everything was perfect.

If you are looking to have a garden style greenhouse, outdoor wedding, I would highly recommend the Herb lyceum. From start to finish our wedding planning was extremely easy and organized. When I stepped into the greenhouse for first look to meet my then fiancé, it took my breath away. I really want to thank Ryan, and the entire team at the Herb lyceum. They gave my husband, and our entire family a night we will never forget. It was truly magical. I would also like to add that the flower shop in Groton lavender did all the floral arrangements for a wedding. They have a great working relationship with the Lyceum and I would highly recommend them as well. Lisa and her team did a phenomenal job.
Amanda
Amanda S. Sent on 09/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Can't recommend Herb Lyceum enough!

I can't recommend Herb Lyceum enough for your wedding. I just had my wedding there last weekend and the word I keep hearing from our guests is 'magical'. It's a beautiful, intimate setting that made our 45 guest wedding a truly special evening. The food was DELICIOUS, the wedding coordinator, Ryan, was a pleasure to work with and was so accommodating to make this a truly special weekend that we'll remember forever. Not one thing was out of place from what we imagined. Still in awe of our wedding at Herb Lyceum.
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The Herb Lyceum frequently asked questions

The space offered by The Herb Lyceum for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
The Herb Lyceum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Herb Lyceum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
The Herb Lyceum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
The Herb Lyceum is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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