My fiance and I decided not to book with Mountain House on Sunday River but only because of the logistics of family travel as I have several members coming from different states. I want to take the time to just acknowledge how responsive and helpful Julie was during this whole process! We are having a very small intimate wedding and have found that very hard to book (especially with the popular rustic feel) because most venues want 50+ as their minimum guest list. Julie was so helpful creating a package and brochure for us that suited what we were looking for. She responded to all of my questions and concerns so promptly and even came to us with back up plans and alternative approaches in case the weather turned for our wedding day. Despite having found a venue closer to home Mountain House on Sunday River was a top contender for us to choose as our venue and I just wanted to share the wonderful experience I had. Planning a wedding can be so stressful, especially when you have ... Read moresuch a small wedding but want a very specific vision for your wedding and Julie was one of the few venues that made me hopeful I wouldn't have to compromise on my vision.

Its been over a month since the wedding and I can't say enough good things about the whole experience. Julie and Frank were amazing to work with and have a beautiful venue that can accommodate a multitude of guests! The houses on the property allowed us to provide our wedding party a place to stay on site and made the day of the wedding extra relaxing since we were already at the location. The weather was perfect, the views were great and everything went so smoothly. The new addition of the overhang on the barn for dancing was such a great idea and when it is lit up it looks great. Our guests still mention how much fun they had dancing and how great everything was! The Mountain House also has some recommended vendors for DJ/food/flowers and all of the separate parties did a phenomenal job. I can't wait to visit again and remember all the amazing moments of that special day. Thank you so much for everything and making this day the best day of our lives.

Julie and Frank were absolutely amazing to work with and their wedding is GORGEOUS! We can’t thank them enough for their expertise and help with planning and executing our perfect wedding day. Our guests are still raving about how fun our wedding was! Highly recommend!

I simply cannot write enough good things about Mountain House on Sunday River, and Frank and Julie. From the first moment we spoke on the phone Ms. Julie was full of energy and ideas, and made every effort to ensure that our day was perfect (which it was!) The pictures do not do it justice; when my husband and I first arrived, I started crying. The lodge and house are so much bigger than you think, and beautiful! The apple tree grove has fairly lights in the branches, giving it a magical look, and the pine cathedral is perfectly located. We had our ceremony in the Pine Cathedral, which looks like its in the middle of the woods, but simply turn around and it is an easy walk from the lodge/house! The barn, where we had the reception, was so rustic, and because we had a larger crowd, we also had a tent. Ms. Julie coordinated everything with the tent! It connected perfectly to the barn, and even though we had a bit of rain, everyone was dry and warm! What is really neat about the property... Read more is that you can rent the two houses; we had our immediate family stay there with us. It was so fun, and very cost effective! My husband and I are military, and our patches of communication with Ms. Julie and Frank were all over the place. However, they handled it so kindly and with great understanding! We communicated by email, text, and by phone, and every moment of contact was exciting and helped us move one step closer to finishing planning! Ms. Julie had some suggestions for vendors, and we went with every one except one (we did a lobster bake, and Ms. Julie and Frank were all for it and ensured it was all set up perfectly!). All of the vendors knew Julie and the venue well, so when it came time for the day they knew exactly where to set up and what to do! Ms. Julie and Frank will go out of their way for you, and they really, truly care about you as a human being. My friends and family keep telling us that it was the best wedding they have ever been too, and that the memories of how beautiful the venue was will stick with them. I could write a whole book on the positive experiences we had at Mountain House and with Ms. Julie and Frank! They are the reason even our pastor said, "This is the most fun, chill wedding I've ever attended!"

The Mountain House was a fantastic venue for our wedding! Julie and Frank were amazing and really helped to coordinate for two people that had no idea what we were doing. The lodging was comfy and there was plenty of room so that nobody felt claustrophobic. The study in the farmhouse was particularly nice for me; it was the perfect place to convene with my groomsmen the night before the ceremony to finish writing my vows and the officiant's portion of the ceremony. The decor is great, not to mention the outdoor spaces and all the natural beauty and scenic views around the grounds. The Pine Cathedral was our chosen site for the ceremony, and it was lovely even without any extra decor. The next morning we went outside and found a perfect set of moose tracks through the altar space! Our wedding was pretty small since it was a destination wedding with about half of those invited being from Texas, but it never felt like there was too much space. At the same time, it felt like we could have ... Read moreeasily had triple the people there without it feeling crowded at all. The way everything is so well planned out and put together between the deck, the barn, the fire pit, and even the bathrooms just made everything perfect for the reception after the ceremony. I think that two things stood out most to me about the Mountain House and our experience: the first was the absolutely gorgeous scenery of the mountains and woods of western Maine. We had our wedding in early-mid May, so not everything was green and lush yet but the views were still breathtaking. I must've walked down to the river across the field a half-dozen times while I was there just to enjoy the scenery. Our photographer had even come up the day before the wedding and spent it driving around the area getting great photos of the scenery. The second thing that stood out most was the help that Julie and Frank provided us with in coordinating everything. Between the catering and equipment rentals and everything else that went into preparing the wedding and reception, there was no way either my wife nor I would have been able to actually focus on the "getting married" part of the weekend without Julie's help. The only time I spoke to a vendor after we arrived was when I told the chef how good his prime rib was; Julie handled everything concerning vendor arrival, setup, breakdown, etc. and it really made the weekend a breeze from a coordination standpoint. Since the wedding itself was early and the reception was going to run until late, Julie had the idea to get doughnuts and cider from a local orchard so our guests could have an evening nosh; both were delicious and everyone raved about them. Did I mention that said orchard is owned by Stephen King? Seriously, I can't say enough about how great Julie and Frank were. Our wedding was as perfect as any could be. The ceremony was beautiful, the reception was joyous, everyone had a great time, and the Mountain House on Sunday River made it all possible. If you're looking for a beautiful outdoor venue in Maine with great people to work with, this is your place.

I cannot say enough amazing things about this venue and it's owners. This location is absolutely breathtaking pictures don't do it justice. Julie and Frank have gone above and beyond to make sure everything falls into place for my special day. I highly recommend Mountain House for your wedding weekend!

Julie and Frank were instrumental in making our daughter's wedding on October 13, 2018 a perfect day to remember always. When we first contacted them, Julie and Frank were excited, responsive, and so willing to offer creative options for customizing the day in any way we wanted! The fall at The Mountain House on Sunday River is exceptionally beautiful, with the fall foliage on full display. The meadow, overlooking Sunday River, was the perfect spot for the ceremony with the mountains awash in a sea of reds, oranges, and yellows. Julie was our "Day of..." coordinator as well, and we felt relieved knowing that she would take care of every detail, thus eliminating some of the wedding "stress." We are very particular about details, and though we must have driven Julie crazy with such attention to these details, she never showed any irritation with our questions, suggestions, or worries as we planned a "mountain chic" wedding. Instead, she assured us that all would be done exactly as w... Read moree asked, and it was! On the day of the wedding, it rained on and off several times before the ceremony. After each shower, Frank dutifully went to the meadow and wiped 160 chairs dry for our guests. Finally, just as the hour approached, the clouds parted and the setting was magical- blue sky and puffy white clouds just as we had hoped! Julie and Frank took care of every detail no matter how small or insignificant, and opened their venue, including two homes for our guests, for the most fun weekend. We couldn't have been happier with the venue or with the coordination and assistance of Julie and Frank. It was a weekend we'll never forget and we highly recommend The Mountain House if you're looking for a beautiful outdoor setting for your wedding. You won't be disappointed!

I attending a wedding there this summer and I couldn’t believe how beautiful and how nice the staff was. It was the most gorgeous place I’ve ever seen a wedding!!! Anyone looking to get married I recommend MOUNTAIN HOUSE!!!

My daughter was married at the Mountain House on Sunday River this past October 2017. We had almost 200 guests. It surpassed all of our expectations in every way. The setting of the property was breathtaking. Being able to stay there the entire weekend in such homey lodging added so much more quality time with our family and friends. We had our ceremony in the pine grove chapel. It could not have been more beautiful. The reception under the tent followed by dancing in the attached barn area was just the perfect place to celebrate. (Most of our guests stayed just 5 minutes away at the Sunday River Grand Summit Hotel. The outdoor pool, inclusive breakfast and spacious rooms were perfect. All of our guests were thrilled to be there). Additionally, Julie and Frank of the Mountain House were wonderful to work with from start to finish. They could not have been more accommodating to some of our special requests. The last thing I said to Julie before leaving was to thank he... Read morer for creating this very special venue. It truly was a gift to have been there for one of the happiest occasions of our lives. Lastly, I can not tell you how many of our friends and family sincerely stated that our wedding was one of the best and most beautiful they have ever been to. We could not highly recommend Mountain House enough.

The perfect venue!!! If you are looking for boho rustic chic then look no further! Julie and Frank were wonderful to work with and made the entire experience perfect!

Julie and Frank are two of the nicest people in the wedding business. When they are doing business with you they are just like family. Their first-hand knowledge of the area and its vendors proved to be invaluable. We planned our entire wedding from 3000 miles away and they were key in the beautiful memories we made that day. 10/10. If you want a Maine wedding up in the mountains, look no further.

The Mountain House gave us a dream wedding beyond anything we could have imagined. The scenery was spectacular and the grounds were beautifully decorated and lit at night. We were stunned at how perfectly our "rustic chic" vision was realized. The open air barn, patio, and tent platform provided the perfect combination of spaces for a spectacular reception that comfortably accommodated ~175 guests. We had countless guests tell us that this was by far the best wedding they've ever been to. And Julie and Frank were fantastic to work with - true experts at their craft. They were quick to respond, meticulous with keeping track of details, and so flexible to allow customization of their space. This allowed us to be creative and personalize many details, which was so much fun! As the day-of coordinator, Julie did a fantastic job ensuring that the day flowed smoothly. We were blissfully unaware of any work going on behind the scenes and only saw the final product, which was every... Read morething we'd hoped for and more. It is clear that Julie and Frank care deeply about each and every couple who chooses their beautiful venue, and they are genuinely excited to be part of such an important milestone. We HIGHLY recommend the Mountain House to anyone looking for a beautiful, personal, and insanely FUN Maine wedding.

My family had a wonderful time at Mountain House. Julie and Frank were fantastic hosts and very responsive to emails and phone calls. This was especially helpful since my husband and I live halfway across the country. We booked the venue site unseen, and were thrilled with the houses and the facilities. Julie and Frank have done such a great job keeping the place up! We wouldn’t hesitate to go back.

Our wedding at the Mountain House on Sunday River was nothing short of amazing. Brett and I were unable to view the venue in person before booking so we needed to rely on the Mountain House website and reviews. Once we actually saw the venue, we were blown away. The property is breathtaking from the mountains to the onsite apple trees. During our venue search, we were looking for a venue that our bridesmaids and groomsmen were able to stay on site during the wedding weekend. The Mountain House was a perfect fit. Both houses on the property are well care and set up perfectly for socializing. The Mountain House on Sunday River is beautiful but what makes the experience so special is Julie. Both Julie and Frank made everything so easy and seamless. Julie was always responsive and helped guide me on the many decisions needed during the wedding planning process. Brett and I, along with all of our friends and family, had a weekend we will never forget at the Mountain House on ... Read moreSunday River!