Rental Reviews

 “We are all so grateful for all you did to make the wedding so special. It was perfect!” Ann Hasney (December 2024)

“Thank you so much for all your help. Our guests really enjoyed the evening… We really appreciate all that you did to make the gathering a success. Thanks again for everything.” Sharon Mion (June 2024)

“Your team was so great to work with. Our party was a great success. Thank you to everyone especially Pandora, who made sure it all ran smoothly. Our guests enjoyed the event and also getting to know the Atwood as many of our guests had never been. Much appreciated.” Kathleen O’Connor (April 2024)

“It was such a fun night, and we cannot thank you enough for all that you did for our successful celebration. We received lots of positive feedback from many guests. They said the vibe was awesome and they lost track of time enjoying the museum. Thank You and all the volunteers for making it a beautiful celebration and working with us!” Julia Klubuk (April 2024)

“The Atwood House and Museum is a treasure! Not only is it a wonderful place to visit, it is a great place to hold a special event. Kevin Wright and his staff were so welcoming and helpful. The Atwood Museum elevated our Festival of Trees event to a level of magic and elegance. We’ll be back!” Lynne Payne (April 2024)

“We recently hosted a brunch for family and friends on our wedding weekend. We rented The Atwood House Museum and Stallknecht Barn and were so pleased with our event! …They were so helpful with planning table locations and even working with our caterer to set up the buffet location before we arrived. Our guests ate in the mural barn and then were met by a handful of wonderfully informed docents who toured our guests through the museum to learn about Chatham’s history…Guests were impressed by the museum’s quality. Huge success — highly recommend the Stallknecht Mural Barn to anyone looking to host a gathering.”

More reviews of our location can be found on our TripAdvisor site.

Rental Options

STALLKNECHT MURAL BARN
Rental includes tables, chairs, podium, set-up, prep kitchen, and restrooms. Plus the Museum Gift Shop will be open for you and your guests to enjoy.
Maximum Occupancy: 35 seated for dinner/lunch – 60 seated for a panel discussion/performance  – 65 standing in a cocktail setting

ATWOOD MUSEUM
Rental includes use of the grounds, galleries, access to the 1752 Sea Captain’s house, and all Stallknecht Mural Barn benefits (see above) plus Docent-Guided Tours available upon request.
Maximum Occupancy: 200

CAPE COD NON-PROFITS

Receive a significant discount on space rentals for your function.

RENTAL INQUIRIES

Email Atwood Coordinator Pandora at [email protected] or call 774-840-4202

Chatham Historical Society at the Atwood Museum

347 Stage Harbor Road, Chatham MA 02633
For more information contact us | [email protected] | 774-840-4202

Farm Tables, Flowers and Other Decor: Recommended Local Businesses

Clam Bakes Etc.

If you’d like a rustic-vibe for your private event, Clam Bakes Etc. offers farm tables, glassware, table settings, and padded wooden chairs. They also provide catering and bartending services.

Flowers by the Sea Farm

Heather Rose & Co

Food and Drinks: Our Recommended Cocktails and Catering

Eric’s Craft Cocktails

Eric is a local Cape Cod bartender currently working at Bayzo’s pub at Ocean Edge Resort. Eric has also bartended at Tugboats on Hyannis Marina and was bar manager at Colombo’s Italian restaurant on Main Street Hyannis. 508-360-6744

Cibo – Italian Cuisine

Antonella Fernandez was born in Southern Italy, but when her brother Nick Muce was born, their Italian family had moved to Cape Cod. Their grandmothers, mother and aunts inspire their menu. “The women in our lives cooked from scratch, simply and with a few fresh ingredients,” says Fernandez. “It was real food.” They continue to go back for fresh inspiration, visiting Italian islands and incorporating an ever-expanding variety of Mediterranean foods.  Cibo offers pick up only. (774) 207-0541

  Dancing Spoons – Food Truck and Traditional Catering

Chef Lisa Whelan has been catering for three decades. She combines eclectic flavors for every palate. Her offerings range from sandwiches, sliders and clam chowder to steak, quiche, and pad Thai.

Elwood’s Raw Bar

Family-run restaurant and catering serving local seafood such as lobster rolls, clam chowder, and fresh oysters. The brother-sister run business was founded in 2010, but it carries on the tradition of grandfather Desmond “Desey” Eldredge who ran an oyster business for the Gould company at the Oyster River Shanties beginning in the 1940’s. Elwood’s Raw Bar serves Chatham oysters thanks to John Richards and Stephen Wright of Chatham Shellfish Company. Contact Tanya Kahil 508-241-1533

Chatham Moods

Chatham Moods puts a smile on everyone’s face. Chatham-raised founder and head chef Orlando Hemmings offers pizza, wraps, tacos, soups, salads, juices, and smoothies. His restaurant offers catering for weddings and other special events.

Orlando has been working as a chef and in restaurant management for many years. His career began as a chef at the Pearl Restaurant in Wellfleet, after which he worked at the Local Break located in Eastham, where he became head chef for five years. Orlando delicious and innovative meals helped establish the Local Break as one of the top restaurants in the area. 774.413.9191 [email protected]

Casual Gourmet

The Casual Gourmet is a locally owned and operated catering company specializing in Cape Cod weddings. Chef Olive Chase founded the Casual Gourmet in 1986. Their professional staff possesses more than 70 years of combined event planning experience and will help our clients with everything from a continental breakfast for 10 to an exquisite wedding for 300. We are proud to be one of Cape Cod’s largest, oldest and most successful catering companies with a broad range of clientele that includes noted corporations and prestigious charitable organizations.  Check out the thecasualgourmet.com Contact 508-775-4946

Clambakes, Etc.

Clambakes, Etc. offers two styles of clambakes. Both star New England lobsters, clams and mussels, our famous chowder, and lots more. Both are a big time fun. We can put on a pot style clambake anywhere. For a pit style bake, we build a fire pit, rocks, seaweed, and all.

Clambakes Etc. also offers bartending through Mix N’ Muddle. Jason Maguire 774-413-9191

Musicians We Recommend for Private Events:

Blu Central

Violinist Lary Chaplan and singer guitarist Frank Poranksi cover everything from Italian American love songs to jazz standards to classic rock. Mr. Chaplan has studied and performed with John Lewis, Joel Lester, Tiny Grimes, and Albert Hirsh. He played as a freelance violinist in New York for 18 years, working with various symphonies, pit orchestras, rock bands, and jazz bands.In 1989, Mr. Chaplan moved to Cape Cod and joined the Cape Symphony, the Plymouth Philharmonic, and the Woods Hole Choral Society. Frank has been performing on Cape Cod for the last twenty years as a solo artist, as part of Frank and Chev, with the Pollyannas, backing Tianna Esperanza and more.

Call Frank Poranski at 508-246-2943

The Groovalotos

In the heart of New England, a musical revelation was born. The GroovaLottos, a soul-funk-Afrobeats jam band, emerged from the synergy of seasoned touring players and studio maestros, reshaping musical traditions into a dynamic fusion that transcends genres. Their story began with jam sessions, evolved into rehearsals, and swiftly ignited the stages of bars, clubs, events, and festivals.

Check out https://www.thegroovalottos.com

Sugar Bucket

Sugar Bucket is a bluegrass ensemble of six Cape Cod musicians. They just released their first album, The Bull and the Fang.

https://www.facebook.com/bill.braskey.1610

Jazz Musician Musician Mark Bornfield.

Mark Bornfield will be on the Cape for the season before he heads back to Florida. Catch him while he’s here for your special event. He’s accompanied Vikki Carr, Robert Morse, Whitney Houston and Jamie Foxx. He’s been a regular at Greenbrier, New York Regency, Orlando World Gate Marriot, Mar-a-Lago, and the Ritz-Carlton in Naples.He’s been a house musician in Las Vegas at the Stirling Club and Lake Las Vegas Resort. Mark’s an Emy Winning composer of Boston Television, pianist, studio recording vocalist and trumpet player.

Check out markbornfieldmusic.com and contact Mark at [email protected]