Zukas Hilltop Barn

Where do I begin? From the first visit, my husband and I fell in love with Zukas! We knew it was where our wedding would be held. Alyson and the rest of the staff really made our wedding dreams come true! All night our guests were complimenting the venue's beauty, food, facilities - we couldn't have agreed more! Our expectations were greatly exceeded. Beyond coordinating day-of logistics, Alyson was beyong acommodating and flexible. She was available any time of day during the entire planning process. She paid attention to every detail I threw her way. On our big day, the rain let up right before ceremony time and they were able to set up the chairs so that we could have our ceremony outdoors as originally planned. It couldn't have been more perfect! THANK YOU!

As a former events planner and a restaurant critic in the Boston area, I hold venues to a higher standard than most. Zukas Hilltop Barn went above and beyond as a venue. The staff was extremely efficient while also being friendly, and I was blown away by the quality of the food. The cake is TO DIE for and it came out beautifully.The coordinator, Alyson, went far beyond the call of duty to make sure that the wedding went smoothly and that we were happy with how things were going. Most shocking is the final bill at the end of the night -- it was half the cost of what I would've spent in the city and was twice as good as anywhere I would've been in the city. I want to do it all over again so that I can get married here again!

We don't have enough good things to say about Zukas! Alyson was amazing! She went out of her way to make sure everything went perfectly. The day of our wedding was rainy - a bride's worst nightmare. Alyson was more than accommodating and let us wait until the last final minute to move the ceremony inside. Although we were initially disappointed, everything went so well. When we think back on the night the last thing on our minds is the rain. Our guests raved about the food (beef tenderloin and baked stuffed sole), the service and of course the venue. If we could do it all again we wouldn’t change a thing.

Lyn and Peter Zukas, and all of the staff (Alyson!!) were professional, caring, understanding, patient, amazing and everything we could have asked for. Our original wedding date was postponed because of Hurricane Irene and although we were sad to make the difficult decision to hold off until yesterday 9-5-2011 (only a week difference) it was worth the wait. Lyn Zukas gave us instant other options to figure out when we could reschedule to have our big day! Lyn Zukas is so wonderful and I would highly recommend her and her staff any day to anyone who wants to have an incredible wedding day. Tyler and I are so grateful that we were able to get married there and share our special day with so many amazing friends and family. Zukas is number one in my book!!!!!A wife of one day so far!!!!~Jenna Hubacz

We have nothing but amazing things to say about Zukas Hilltop Barn. It literally is a gem in the middle of the state that so few people know about. We've had many guests comment that it was the most beautiful place they had ever been to for a wedding and we completely agree. I had a lot of ideas about decor and Zukas was flexible enough to make sure our wedding day came out exactly how we had imagined. Alyson was great to work as well. She was more than helpful and always responded back quickly. In addition, the food was exceptional. Wedding food tends to be just so-so, but Zukas was above average. Many people have commented to us that they loved their dinners and the appetizers. I would recommend Zukas to anyone!

Lynn and Alyson were wonderful to work with. They responded quickly to my emails and always made me feel like I had their complete attention. The setting could not be prettier. It was a big hit with our guests. I would recommend Zukas Hilltop Barn to anyone looking for a reception location.

We absolutely loved everything about our wedding day and we could have not executed it without all our vendors especially Zukas. Alyson was FANTASTIC! From the moment we toured the venue until our wedding day she helped us with every detail. She was extremely attentive the day of the wedding and helped us with every detail that made it so special. Our guests loved the venue and the beautiful scenery. We also had a few guests that had specific food requests due to allergy, gluten, vegetarian and kids and were extremely impressed by the level of attentiveness and accommodation for these requests. We had a perfect day and we would highly recommend this venue to anyone that was considering it. We did use a few of their recommended vendors and they were fantastic as well and some of the other vendors that we used were very impressed by everything they did. Thank You Very Much Zukas for giving us our perfect day!!!

Zukas was amazing! The food was delicious and Alyson was professional and prompt. We had a blast and everything went very smoothly! Would not change a thing :)

Zukas was perfect. They took care of every little detail and you did not have to worry about a thing on your wedding day! They were amazing.

Our wedding at Zukas Hilltop Barn was perfect. The staff was extremely accomodating and friendly. The food was excellent and the view was amazing. We made a special request to have strawberry shortcake instead of wedding cake and it was some of the best we have ever had. All of our guests have since called or written us to state what a wonderful time they had and how much they enjoyed the food. We have recommended Zukas to multiple other couples getting married and will continue to do so. Although we chose to have our ceremony at a church we took advantage of the beautifully landscaped grounds for pictures. We could not have asked for a more perfect reception.

I would recommend Zukas to everyone I know. It is a *beautiful* site, absolutely delicious food, relatively affordable if you are on a budget--especially if you pick meal items a la carte, personal, helpful and super organized. My guests loved it, and we loved it. I can't give them enough praise!To give an example-- when we went for a group food tasting I called ahead to see if they would have any vegetarian dishes to try. They said they had a fixed plate they were offering that didn't include any vegetarian options. I expressed some light disappointment, but being vegetarian you are used to being flexible, and had assumed I wouldn't have a chance to taste test the meals, just appetizers and dessert. When I got there, they told me they prepared a special vegetarian ravioli dish just for me to try. I was so grateful that they went out of their way for me, I'll never forget it.Plus there were various extra details that made the difference-- my husband and I stayed over in their bridal suite that night. Before we left for the reception for the suite Lynn Zukas gave us a basket with morning goodies-- milk, juice, muffins, danish, and two slices of wedding cake in case we didn't have a chance to eat one at the reception.Thanks Zukas for making our special day extra special!

I couldn't be more pleased with this beautiful venue! My wedding reception was July 8th, 2011. They did a wonderful job! During the planning, Alyson was a joy to work with. She always responded to my calls or e mails with in reasonable time, usually with in the same day or next. All of our special request or changes were fulfilled. We were able to add in the beef tenderloin, which was not in our wedding package, without any problem. The food was AMAZING! All of my guests said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. The portions were filling, no one was left hungry. We also had a full icecream bar that anyone would love! I also appreciated that during cocktail hour, while we were getting pictures taken, Alyson offered my husband and I champagne and drinks, along with the hors d'oeuves. I felt like I didn't miss my cocktail hour. The tent was gorgeous! Even though it rained that day it was still beautifull. My cake was delicious, and they even decorated it to my satisfaction. My centerpeices and table set up was simply perfect. They just did everything right. I wouldn't change a thing!!! I would recommend this venue to anyone getting married! I can't say one bad thing about Zukas or the staff. This place is definitely worth, at least, taking a look at if you are planning a wedding!

The staff at Zukas and their service was phenomenal. They made the day absolutely perfect and stress free!

Everyone at Zukas was great! Alyson is amazing! She always emailed me back promptly with great advice. I wish I coul redo the day bc it was awesome! Everyone had such a fun time.

We had the best experience with Zukas. They provided an exceptional level of service for our wedding! The venue was beautiful, the food excellent and service was great. I would highly recommend Zukas Hilltop Barn to anyone for their celebration. Allyson made the whole process so easy and everything ran incredibly smoothly! Thanks again!

Did an excellent job with everything. Would highly recommed them. Our wedding was perfect, we received many, many compliments.

Perfect!!

My wedding was everything I ever wanted and more. I couldnt have asked for everything to go any smoother then it did. The food was excellent, everyone loved it. I was very impressed with the staff and how organzied they all were to keep the night going perfect. The country view and price were my two selling points on this venue!Lyndsay

Zukas was more than we could have every asked for! They catered to our every need and were prompt to respond to any questions that we had. The service that our guests recieved was amazing as well as the food that we were served. I could never imagine being married anywhere else and hope to hold other events there in the future.

Zukas' was absolutely worth every single penny we spent! From the advice, to the professionalism, to the food, and attention to every detail - our wedding was PERFECT! Alyson took such great care of us! Guests raved about the overall atmosphere, and especially the food! I encourage any wedding planners to check this venue out.....we wouldn't have changed it for anything!!!

Everyone at Zukas was great, Alyson was superb on the day of the Wedding, she even helped out with the father of the brides vest on his tuxedo. They answered every question we had, it is hard to plan a wedding and it was nice no matter how odd the question's we had, they answered it. The food was out standing and the protion's was great. Our guest did not walk away hungry and everyone was happy. We chose Zukas because it truly was our day, there was no hotel guests peeking in on us, no golfers walking around, no bar at the end of the hallway with loud people. At Zukas, is your day and your day only.

I would recommend Zukas to everyone!!! Every single part of our day was perfect thanks to them! The staff, management, food, setting, etc... all perfect!!! The place has so much character and it makes you and your guests feel like you are at home. The staff is so accommodating and so easy to work with!!

wonderful venue and individuals are there for your every need.....would highly recommend if you enjoy the country....nice, quite, and quaint view

very professional...beautiful location...amazing food and presentation...the best kept secret in Massachusetts!

Zukas is a true class act! It was more than we could have imagined for our wedding day. We have received nothing but compliments from the service and food to the atmosphere. Alyson is a pleasure to work with, accomodating, and fun! We would recommend Zukas to anyone who asks! 5 stars all over!

I had the best experience with Zukas Hilltop Barn. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't have changed my venue. The staff was amazing. The food was excellent. The cake ( made by the owner of Zukas) was absolutely outstanding and beautiful. The Tent was generous and my guests raved about it. Zukas gave my husband and I the wedding of our dreams!

Zukas was my dream wedding venue, outside but yet protected from the elements. Luckily for us there were none-Hurrican Early hit the night before and you would never know it even rained the next day. The location is so pictureesque, the only thing I regret is not taking more outside pictures, we didnt want to miss the party! For a bride it can be nerve racking to put your vision in someone else's hands and hope they get it. Get it they did and beyond-it was like they were inside my bran and knew exactly what I wanted. I felt like I was such a pain at times but they never made me feel that way, every request was followed through with as if it were no problem at all. There are a milion reasons to choose Zukas, but a huge factor for me was the remote location and how they only do one event per day. You didn't feel like you were being rushed. I would have spent a whole day there!

I was so pleased with every aspect of my experience with Zukas. They were so helpful throughout the whole planning process and made my wedding day a breeze. I got endless compliments on the venue itself (setting so beautiful) and how womderful their service was the day of. Love love love this place!

I was just married at Zukas less than one month ago and it was amazing. The venue is gorgeous and all of the staff are friendly and helpful. People are still commenting how delicious the food was and they did a fabulous job executing my vision and everything could not have looked more beautiful. Zukas is perfect for anyone who is looking for a classic, elegant, beatiful setting with great views!

We visited many different wedding venues, but none of them compared to the classic country elegance that we found at Zukas. During the planning process, Alyson, the wedding coordinator, was great to work with. She had excellent communication, and she made sure that every little detail was perfect on the day of the wedding. Our guests raved about the food, the scenery, and the friendly and helpful staff. Overall, Zukas is a wonderful place to have a wedding.

The first word that comes to my mind when I think of Zukas is WOW. The staff was amazing (lynn and Allison ROCK). Every dream I had of what my wedding would be came true. The food was wonderful and Lynn and Allison helped us fufill our visions. Thank you for allowing us to be creative and having our vision. If you do not take the time to visit with this vendor you are not doing yourself justice......

Zukas was great! Alyson and Lynn were very professional and made our day clear and easy! Thank you!

our wedding at zukas hilltop barn was amazing thanks to alyson and the rest of the staff!! alyson was so helpful in the planning process, she was available to answer any questions we had leading up to our big day, and helped us to customize everything to meet our needs. our place card set up was unique and somewhat complicated and alyson took the time to make sure it was perfect on the day of our wedding! our guests are still raving about the food (which was amazing) and the scenery. the grounds at zukas are simply breathtaking. the entire evening was seamless; the food was served quickly and efficiently; and tables were cleared in a timely manner so the party could start! at the end of the night, our personal items were boxed up and ready to be put in the car as soon as the last song was played by the d.j. alyson, lynn and the rest of the staff are attentive to every detail, which is so important when you put so much into planning such an important event. it was a perfect day from start to finish!!

You can't go wrong with Zukas! This truly is an ideal venue -- gorgeous grounds, amazing staff, delicious food, and the building itself is breathtaking. Zukas offers a ceremony site, tented or indoor reception, centerpieces, chocolate fountains, wedding cakes, fireworks...The options are endless!

Matt and I absolutely loved Zukas for our reception. Lynn, Alyson, and the staff were great. The grounds were beautiful. The venue was spotless inside and out. All of our guests were in love with the setting, the tent, the grounds...they loved it all and are still talking about it! We would highly recommend Zukas to any couple looking for a fun and unique wedding venue.Matt and Jen Ruderman

Zukas provided an absolutely beautiful setting for our outdoor wedding and tent reception. A value for the service we never had a worry in our mind and everything was outstanding! We got many comments from our friends and family that we had one of the best weddings they had ever been to.

The whole team at Zukas was amazing! They worked with my husband and I to have our perfect dream wedding. They are even flexible when unexpected time issues happen.

This is a wonderful venue for a wedding of 200 or so guests. Great staff and a welcoming atmosphere made for a great wedding reception

Zukas was great in helping us create the wedding of our dreams on a starving college student budget! They also had the ability to make the wedding even more jazzy when we received help from family members in the budget department. The bridal suite is beautiful and Alyson the coordinator is fabulous. Extremely helpful and completely okay with random questions. They can make your wedding as elegant or funky as you like! Only problem was we couldn't do shots which made the best man kind-of sad but was probably for the best.

The Flexibility of the cake in the individual package, I would have liked to see a variety of design offered in cake. But cake was absolutely delicious and guests have commented on how much they loved it!!! Overall, it was a most spectacular day and all of my guests enjoyed themselves and offered many compliments of how beautiful the place and how greatly delicious the food was.

The grounds at Zukas are absolutely breathtaking! The staff were extremely friendly and professional, and Alyson, the wedding coordinator was a delight to work with. They made us feel important and special. We could not have made a better choice. The day was like a fairytale.

My husband and I were married at Zukas Hilltop Barn in August 2011. Zukas is an absolutely beautiful venue for a simply elegant outdoor wedding. The staff is professional and extremely helpful, and the food is delicious. The only thing to keep in mind is that real candles are not allowed (they must be flameless). To counter this, they do offer flameless votives to purchase, or you can bring your own. Allyson, the coordinator at Zukas, is a pleasure to work with and makes you feel confident that your day will be as special as it possibly can be. Overall, Zukas is breathtaking, the staff goes above and beyond, and we have heard nothing but raving comments from our guests about our venue.

We cannot say enough good things about Lynn and the crew at Zukas. They made our New Year's Eve wedding and reception PERFECT! From accommodating food allergies to all of my thousands of questions, they were nothing but top notch all the way and the views, even in winter, were amazing!

We could not say better things about our reception venue. First of all, the wedding coordinator, Alyson Russo, was very attentive during all of the planning process. She was always available to answer our questions and really put our visions forth on our wedding day. She had all of our items ready that we had dropped off the day before (guest books, table name cards, place cards, etc). The only mistake was that I believe the staff mixed up one of the tables by putting the wrong name on the wrong table and as a result, close family like grandparents and aunts/uncles were upset and sitting in the corner. On the day of the wedding, she was supurb at bringing us drinks and hors doerves out onto the grounds during pictures. The setting was so picturesque and the entire venue was so classy. The food was wonderful, as was the presentation. Our guests kept commenting on how beautiful the venue was, including the way the tables looked. The swan pond and fire pit were nice added touches.

We truly enjoyed our wedding reception at Zukas Hill Top Barn. The location is very unique and charming and was definitely a change from the normal hotel reception which is what we were looking for. Alyson their catering manager was extremely accommodating and helpful. It is a true family business which we loved. Alyson went out of her way to make things easy for us and we worked directly with both Lynn and Bill Zukas when necessary as well. The food was exceptional though they do not offer a tasting and the dessert buffet is something our guests are still talking about. Over all, we feel that we made the perfect choice, and we wouldn't change a single thing!

The location is amazing! Alison, the coordinator is a godsend the day of even our DJ was impressed how smooth everything was and my mom was glad she had to do nothing, just have fun.

Zukas was great. The planning process was very simple and there were no hidden fees or secrets. They give you a coordinator which was very helpful. Our coordinator ran the rehearsal the day before and brought the BP refreshments and snacks all day. We had the bridal suite to get ready and stay over that night. Which was so convenient. We had to have the ceremony under the tent because of the rain and they were very accommodating with me. I decided to have everyone huddle around the dance floor rather than sit at the tables for the ceremony. The service was great. The food was delicious, the little bit I had. The tent and tables looked beautiful. I wish there were more indoor places to take pictures. The indoor room where we had the cocktail hour has unfinished wood floors and I was walking around in there before the ceremony and my dress got filthy. It was partly my fault because I wasn’t paying attention and dragging the dress around. They said it was mopped daily. They did bring me things to help get the dirt out. All in all I was very happy with our reception and ceremony.

I have worked at Zukas Hilltop Barn and always enjoyed the privilege. It is truly a bride's dream come true.Chef extraordinaire and owner Lynn Zukas along with her husband Pete have created a beautiful atmosphere for a wonderful experience. The food is delicious, the staff is caring and helpful and the grounds are beautifully manicured. It's your day and you have the place to yourself. Fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables from their own gardens are picked to perfection. A pond with swans, gazebos and a fire pit rounds out something new that isn't seen at other venues. The atmosphere is romantic and unforgettable.

The management and staff at Zukas provides exceptional service and always puts on a class act!

It's very hard for me not to be biased towards Zukas. You can count on a few things - great, friendly staff, awesome food, a spectacular setting and atmosphere whether you're in the tent during the summer or inside over the winter. Also, Zukas is locally owned and operated. You can see and feel (and taste!) the pride in the building and at every event that takes place there. I've played at lots of banquet facilities in central/Eastern Mass. When I got married, it was an easy decision for us to choose Zukas as our venue.

Zukas Hilltop Barn is a place we wish we could photograph in endlessly! The grounds are stunning, the facility itself is beautiful and the staff is so friendly and organized! We love all the weddings we photograph at Zukas. The couples always rave about the service and also how beautiful it all looked! I LOVE designing albums from our Zukas weddings... If you have not been there in person, you are missing out! We are happy to have been endorsed by such a wonderful place and by such amazing people!

I love Zukas Hilltop Barn. I've had the honor of photographing two weddings there and the decor, service and food was excellent. But even more, I love Zukas so much that I chose to get married there myself almost 5 years ago. I had a wonderful experience at my wedding, and it's good to know they're keeping up the good work :)

Zukas Hilltop Barn is one of my favorite venues! I highly recommend them and have attended many functions/weddings there myself. The food and atmosphere are superb. Whenever I deliver a cake, all of the staff are so willing to help with whatever I may need. Definitely top-shelf!

We have worked with very many of the wedding venues in the MA area and few can compare to Zukas Farms. Their location and grounds are breathtaking, and most importantly the staff is super friendly, genuine and helpful. We absolutely happily endorse Zukas Farms.

Zukas Hilltop Barn is an absolutely breathtaking location for wedding celebration outdoors... as a photographer, I can hardly wait for the next opportunity to create stunning images along that hillside!