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Chris Mark Castle
4.3 ★★★★☆ 34 Google reviews · Castle wedding venue in Woodstock, Connecticut
Plan your visit
- Website chrismarkcastle.com — most castles book tours right on their site
The setting
“This resplendent fortress, sprawling over an expansive 375 acres, is a sanctuary of opulence and serenity.”
“Upon entering the stately gated entrance, one is immediately transported to regal splendor.”
“With its imposing turrets and fortified walls, the castle is encircled by a picturesque moat, evoking the romanticism of a bygone era.”
“The panoramic views from the castle are nothing short of breathtaking, overlooking a tranquil 30-acre pond that mirrors the sky in its pristine waters.”
Inside the castle
“With its imposing turrets and fortified walls, the castle is encircled by a picturesque moat, evoking the romanticism of a bygone era.”
“With its imposing turrets and fortified walls, the castle is encircled by a picturesque moat, evoking the romanticism of a bygone era.”
“The panoramic views from the castle are nothing short of breathtaking, overlooking a tranquil 30-acre pond that mirrors the sky in its pristine waters.”
From the reviews
A visit to the Chris Mark Castle is going to be a fabulously exciting eccentric time! I’ve been fortunate enough to be invited to the castle a few times, for photography related projects. It’s always a different experience and the castle is a never ending place of curiosity, beauty, and interest.
Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Woodstock, Connecticut, the Chris Mark Castle stands as a testament to architectural grandeur and timeless elegance. This resplendent fortress, sprawling over an expansive 375 acres, is a sanctuary of opulence and serenity.
I haven’t visited yet but would absolutely love to take my daughter. She is obsessed with castles and antiques. I went to the site and honestly it’s not the best. Can people visit and see the inside? I wanted to ask if it’s possible for my daughter to get her senior pictures taken here but only outside.
This was an amazing experience. A Sweet16 photographer's dream. The staff there super accommodating and kind. I wish more of my clients book this place fot their photoshoot.
Getting married at Chris Mark Castle
A castle wedding is the once-in-a-lifetime, storybook kind — the grand staircase, the ballroom, the gardens and turrets your photos will live on forever. Castle weddings commonly run $10,000–$40,000+ depending on the date, guest count, and how much is included, so ask for a written quote for your season — Chris Mark Castle doesn’t publish a set price, and tiers move fast. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you’d actually get married — a ballroom that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you’ll want to walk the path your guests take from the gates to the ceremony to the reception. Second, bring your real questions: what’s included with the venue fee (tables, chairs, setup, teardown), the catering and bar policy, whether you can stay overnight on-site, the rain plan for a garden ceremony, and the music curfew. Fairytale dates at castle venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what’s open in your season before you leave.
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