2010 Steep Hill Beach Corporate and Private Events
Steep Hill Beach can accommodate up to 400 guests on our beautiful lawn areas. Groups may not exceed 200 guests per lawn. Steep Hill Beach season May 1, 2010 through October 17, 2010. Dates are RAIN OR SHINE. No rain dates will be given unless purchased in advance as your back up date. All deposits are non refundable and non transferrable to another date. Steep Hill Beach is a day use area only. Dogs are not permitted. Please remember that if a guest arrives on the property with a dog in the car, they will not be admitted to the property.
| MAY, JUNE, JULY |
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| Monday–Thursday |
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays |
| NORTH Lawn $840 |
NORTH Lawn $1,155 |
| SOUTH Lawn $800 |
SOUTH Lawn $1,100 |
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AUGUST, SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 17th |
| Monday–Thursday |
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays |
| NORTH Lawn $880 |
NORTH Lawn $1,210 |
| SOUTH Lawn $830 |
SOUTH Lawn $1,185 |
Tent, Table, and Chair rentals may be coordinated directly by you through our exclusive Steep Hill Beach rental companies, Steep Hill Beach exclusive caterer or by our Private Event Department.
Menu Planning Please contact a Steep Hill Beach exclusive caterer for your menu planning. No outside vendors will be permitted to cater at Steep Hill Beach. This includes any in-house company food services.
Your lawn rental includes:
- Spectacular ocean views
- Lawn area for your guests to dine or play. Each lawn accommodates up to 200 guests.
- 6 hour guest rental time 11AM - 5PM. 1 hour overtime 5 - 6PM is an additional $250 fee.
- Direct Steep Hill Beach access 175 yards from the lawn area
- Ample parking
- Access to hiking trails
- Handicap accessible restroom facilities. Environmental friendly compost toilets. Hand sanitizer & mirror in restrooms. No running water is available at Steep Hill Beach.
- Changing booths
- Crane Estate Ranger to maintain TTOR policies and security
- Use of volleyball equipment
- Lifeguard Memorial Day through September 30th.
PLEASE NOTE there is no electricity at Steep Hill Beach. This is a day use only during time frames indicated above. No Bands, DJ's, or amplified music is permitted.
PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT our frequently asked questions page regarding additional policies at The Crane Estate.
Additional property activities on the Crane Estate are available:
For details and reservations, please speak with our Private Event Department by calling 978.356.4351
Kayaking Adventures
Learn about the local ecology and natural history of the Crane Estate and enjoy its unique beauty by exploring the waters of the Castle Neck River on an exclusive tour planned for your group. Kayak with Essex River Basin Adventures (ERBA) expert kayak guides and interpreters. For rates and information, call ERBA at 978.768.3722 or visit them at www.erba.com. Be sure to mention your STEEP HILL BEACH rental.
Tour the Great House
House tours are an optional idea for your group to enjoy available Wednesday - Saturday 10AM - 1PM. The 59-room Stuart-Style mansion was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1998. Designed by famed architect David Adler, the home exemplifies the American Country Place Era (c. 1880-1940), a prosperous time for many early industrialists. Built as a seaside cottage for the Crane family in 1924, the Great House will leave a lasting impression on any visitor. For rates and information, please contact the Private Event Department by calling 978.356.4351 or visit www.craneestate.org to learn more.
Questions? For details and reservations, please speak with our Private Event Department by calling 978.356.4351
WEDDING BLISS on Steep Hill Beach
This unique hideaway beach is available exclusively to you for your wedding. Rent the North and South lawn areas and have exlcusive use for your celebration. Dine on our beautiful lawn area that overlooks Plum Island with your family and friends as the day unfolds. We hope your visit to this beautiful property owned and maintained by The Trustees of Reservations for the public's use and enjoyment will be a memorable visit. If you would like a Private Event Manager on site the day of your wedding to coordinate logistics, we are happy to assist for an additional fee. Please give us a call at 978.356.4351.
A caterer must be chosen from the exclusive caterer list.
You will have the following amenities included in your rental:
- Spectacular ocean views
- 6 hour rental time 11AM - 5PM. 1 hour overtime 5 - 6PM is an additional $250 fee.
- Bride & Groom access to the lawn and beach area 1 hour prior to the guests arrival for photographs.
- Direct Steep Hill Beach access 175 yards from the lawn area.
- Ample free parking for your guests
- Handicap accessible restroom facilities. Environmental friendly compost toilets. Hand sanitizer & mirror in restrooms. No running water is available at Steep Hill Beach.
- Changing booths
- Crane Estate Ranger to maintain TTOR policies and security
- Use of volleyball equipment
- Access to hiking trails
- Lifeguard Memorial Day through September 30th.
Special Notes
*No chairs are allowed on the beach. Wedding ceremonies may take place on the beach as standing ceremonies only.
No alcohol is allowed on the beach including champagne toasts. All alcoholic beverages will be the responsibility of the User. Please read our beverage policy.
All rentals such as tent, sidewalls, heating and accessories must be approved and coordinated through an exclusive Steep Hill Beach tent company for an additional fee to the client. Other rentals such as linens, china, flatware, and glassware must be rented through an exclusive Steep Hill Beach Caterer.
Rain dates are not given for weddings.
Bands, DJs, and other forms of amplified music are not allowed. iPOD systems are allowed. Non-amplified music is permitted such as classical guitar, harp, and wind instruments.
