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Rafters Venue
4.2 ★★★★☆ 53 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Newtown, Pennsylvania
Space for weddings and other events featuring exposed beams and helpful staff for planning.
Plan your tour
- Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 267-759-6861
- Website raftersvenue.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“top notch from the outdoor landscaping all the way to the kitchen and restrooms.”
Amenities couples mention
“The bathrooms are very clean and and the bridal suite is large and beautiful.”
“I said I wanted bistro lights outside, she got bistro lights up outside.”
“The landscaping is breathtaking and they also had accessible fire pits .”
“Lots of on-site and local options for outdoor photos, as well as lots of indoor space for cocktail, dinner, and dance floor needs.”
“We were able to hire our own bartender and we supplied all beverages.”
“I said I wanted 4 farm tables, she fit 4 farm tables.”
What couples say again and again
“Mary Beth was such a blessing to work with only 2 months advance she helped me turn my vision into an amazing beautiful night!”
“What could have been a disaster turned into the best day of our lives and we owe it all to her and Rafters.”
From the reviews
I cannot say enough good things about Mary Beth and team! The moment we stepped into Rafters Venue; we knew it was the venue for us! We are so thankful to have had Mary Beth’s help during our entire wedding planning process. Mary Beth was the blessing we did not know we needed.
WOW. I have so much to say about Rafters but if there is one thing you need to know it's that you NEED to choose this as your venue. Originally, I had booked another venue, but that venue cancelled on me 4 weeks before our wedding. My event designer knew of Rafters so I gave the owner, Mary Beth, a call.
Beautiful catering hall for any event. We just had our holiday party and the room was beautiful and staff was great. Because they do not do catering we selected one of Newtown’s fine restaurants to caterer our event. We were able to hire our own bartender and we supplied all beverages.
I am a wedding photographer who loved working at Rafters venue! The venue has a beautiful intimate feel. Lots of on-site and local options for outdoor photos, as well as lots of indoor space for cocktail, dinner, and dance floor needs.
Getting married at Rafters Venue
Rafters Venue comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Rafters Venue
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Rafters Venue — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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