A Private Event Venue in Westerly, Rhode Island

Made for Gathering

The birthday that turns into a weekend. The reunion where everyone finally stays in one place. Gather indoors or out at our private event venue in Westerly, with menus designed around your celebration, lawn games for every age and rooms upstairs when the night runs late.

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Birthday dinner on the lawn at a private event venue in Westerly

Milestone Birthdays & Anniversaries

Toast fifty years of marriage in the Sunroom, or turn a big birthday into a weekend with friends: dinner on the patio, an afternoon at the private beach and one more round of s’mores at the fire pit.

The Whole Inn, Just for You

Book all 22 rooms and make Shelter Harbor your family’s place for the celebration. Grandparents get a quiet room, cousins claim the lawn, and nobody has to drive home.

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celebrations of Life

When it’s time to gather and remember, our team will help you create a warm, unhurried occasion, with rooms for family traveling from away.

Bridal & Baby Showers

A bright Sunroom, a beautiful table and a reason to stay the night. Add spa appointments for the guest of honor and her closest friends.

Family Reunions, All in One Place

Three buildings, a two-bedroom suite and room to spread out. Kids get bikes and lawn games, adults get the patio and the spa, and everyone gets the private beach.

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Holiday & Seasonal Gatherings

From summer lawn parties to fireside holiday dinners, the Inn shifts with the seasons. Tell us the feeling you want and we’ll help you plan around it.

Questions About Our Private Event Venue in Westerly

Do our guests have to stay overnight?

Not at all. Many celebrations are just an afternoon or evening. If you would like to be close by, hold a block of rooms or reserve all 22.

Indoors or outdoors?

Both. Choose the Sunroom, the patio, the lawns or a mix, with a weather plan for anything outside.

Will you provide food?

Yes. We’ll help you plan a menu around your occasion, guest count and dietary needs. Food and beverage are priced separately from the space.

How many guests can you host?

Up to 100 seated in the Rossini Room, 125 for a cocktail reception, and 200 when you reserve the whole house. In season, a tent on the lawn opens up room for larger celebrations.

Compare every room and lawn on our Event Spaces page.

Can we bring our own alcohol?

The Inn holds a liquor permit, so all bar service is provided through us or our exclusive catering partner.

Can we bring our own vendors or decor?

Yes. Bring your own florist, photographer or entertainment, and decorate with non-damaging installation (no nails, staples or adhesives). Open-flame candles need hurricane glass, votives or sleeves.

What time does the celebration have to end?

Outdoor music and noise wrap up by 10 p.m. After that, you're welcome to keep things going inside until midnight with quiet background music.

Is the Inn accessible?

Our 1800s farmhouse has a wheelchair-accessible entrance with a ramp. The grounds are large, so a few outdoor areas may be harder to reach; call us and we'll help you plan.

Let's Plan Your Celebration

Tell us what you're celebrating, when and how many people are coming, and we'd love to show you around.