• Gifts of Cash: The CARES Act allows taxpayers who take the standard deduction to make up to $300 of charitable contributions to qualified charities. Itemizers can deduct up to 100% of adjusted gross income. As of now, this only applies to 2020.
• Stock or Securities: Make a gift of stock or securities to Agassiz Village and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation of your stock. Please call Lisa Carter, Executive Director, at 781-860-0200 ext.1006 to make your stock gift.
• Individual Retirement Account: If you or a family member are 70½ or older with an individual retirement account (IRA), you can make a tax-free gift to Agassiz Village directly from your IRA. This is called a qualified charitable distribution. Through the SECURE Act you can transfer any amount up to $100,000 per year directly to a qualified charitable organization without paying income tax on the distribution.
• Donor-Advised Funds: Give through your donor-advised fund to maximize your impact. Your fund sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.
RENT AGASSIZ
Agassiz Village has become a popular destination location for weddings, corporate retreats, and school and youth group events. Hold your event in our open-air amphitheater, underneath our storybook gazebo, or in our beautiful, rustic dining hall, the largest freestanding log cabin in New England. Rental space is available in late May, June, July, August, September, and early October.
We are already booking well into 2025 and 2026,
so contact us today at if you are interested in reserving a date.
Call 781-860-0200 Ext. 1007
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OUR CAMPUS
Agassiz Village is nestled on 330 acres of sprawling fields, rolling hills, hiking trails, and waterfront property that stretches two miles. The venue offers the ideal combination of nature and rustic charm, and its picturesque Lake Thompson shoreline provides the perfect backdrop for exquisite wedding photo opportunities.
Cabins
We have 16 camper cabins and each one has room for 14-16 campers. We have additional cabins dedicated to housing for staff. Our Maloney Hall is set up like a lodge with 12 single room and a meeting area.
AV Dining Hall
Our dining hall is one of the largest freestanding log cabin structures in the world. The building is rich in history and makes for a great rustic setting for any event. The building has two bathrooms, a commercial kitchen, a wrap-around porch, and a large lawn. The rental of the building includes the use of our tables and benches, which can seat up to a maximum of 250 people (150 guests is recommended for most comfortable seating).
Amphitheater
The Warren H. Burroughs Outdoor Amphitheater is one of our newest additions to the Agassiz campus. It seats about 275 people and features a large stage that overlooks our waterfront and beautiful Thompson Lake. Most wedding parties opt to use this setting to exchange vows before heading to the dining hall.
Gazebo
Our gazebo once housed a carousel from the Barnum & Bailey's Circus, complete with a Wurlitzer organ. The carousel was removed in 1998, but the gazebo structure remained. It was renovated and restored to its former beauty by the crew from Maine Cabin Masters. It may be used for outdoor activities and meetings.
Health Center
The Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation Health Center has also been recently updated. During summer sessions, it is our on-campus nursing center. For rental events, the health center—which includes four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a kitchen area—is typically used as the meeting center since it has Internet connectivity.