Mill 1 at Open Square

1 Open Square Way, Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States

EST. 2010

With seating for up to 200 people, Mill 1 can accommodate both intimate and large gatherings for wedding receptions, corporate events and other special occasions.
The neutral, elegant venue space allows you to apply your own vision.
Portraits against the brick exterior.
Teal Industrial Door
A large lobby space is included in your rental.
Beautiful exposed brick walls, sand blasted ceilings and gleaming wood floors makes this green goddess the perfect backdrop for any beautiful bash.
Brick walls with uplighting.
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
We love specialty drinks.
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
First dance under the paper lanterns.
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Large Industrial Windows
Floral Crown
Set against the urban landscape of downtown Holyoke, Mill 1 at Open Square is situated along the canals in a converted paper mill that blends modern elegance with historic charm.
Twinkle Lights
Cruise to this canal-side converted paper mill and write the next chapter in your celebratory compendium.
With seating for up to 200 people, Mill 1 can accommodate both intimate and large gatherings for wedding receptions, corporate events and other special occasions.
The neutral, elegant venue space allows you to apply your own vision.
Portraits against the brick exterior.
Teal Industrial Door
A large lobby space is included in your rental.
Beautiful exposed brick walls, sand blasted ceilings and gleaming wood floors makes this green goddess the perfect backdrop for any beautiful bash.
Brick walls with uplighting.
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
We love specialty drinks.
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
First dance under the paper lanterns.
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Large Industrial Windows
Floral Crown
Set against the urban landscape of downtown Holyoke, Mill 1 at Open Square is situated along the canals in a converted paper mill that blends modern elegance with historic charm.
Twinkle Lights
Cruise to this canal-side converted paper mill and write the next chapter in your celebratory compendium.
With seating for up to 200 people, Mill 1 can accommodate both intimate and large gatherings for wedding receptions, corporate events and other special occasions.
The neutral, elegant venue space allows you to apply your own vision.
Portraits against the brick exterior.
Teal Industrial Door
A large lobby space is included in your rental.
Beautiful exposed brick walls, sand blasted ceilings and gleaming wood floors makes this green goddess the perfect backdrop for any beautiful bash.
Brick walls with uplighting.
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
We love specialty drinks.
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
First dance under the paper lanterns.
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Large Industrial Windows
Floral Crown
Set against the urban landscape of downtown Holyoke, Mill 1 at Open Square is situated along the canals in a converted paper mill that blends modern elegance with historic charm.
Twinkle Lights
Cruise to this canal-side converted paper mill and write the next chapter in your celebratory compendium.
With seating for up to 200 people, Mill 1 can accommodate both intimate and large gatherings for wedding receptions, corporate events and other special occasions.
The neutral, elegant venue space allows you to apply your own vision.
Portraits against the brick exterior.
Teal Industrial Door
A large lobby space is included in your rental.
Beautiful exposed brick walls, sand blasted ceilings and gleaming wood floors makes this green goddess the perfect backdrop for any beautiful bash.
Brick walls with uplighting.
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
We love specialty drinks.
Coordinator & Day of Coordinator: Michelle St. Jacques & Hannah Wareham
First dance under the paper lanterns.
Users

Space only

Up to 400 guests

Avg. venue rate

Rate info

$6k - $12k

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Need accommodations nearby

Search group-friendly stays and request rates in one place, or let our complimentary concierge team handle it for you. Group rates? Handled. Guest lists? Tracked.

Cruise to this canal-side converted paper mill and write the next chapter in your celebratory compendium.

Mixed use and zero net energy development - this is as green as green gets. Oh and it's pretty too! Beautiful exposed brick walls, sand blasted ceilings and gleaming wood floors makes this green goddess the perfect backdrop for any beautiful bash.

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

anniversary

baby shower

birthday party

bridal shower

charity event

Conferences

corporate event

dinner party

elopement

engagement party

Family Reunion

holiday party

Networking events

Product Launch

Reunion

social event

vow renewal

wedding ceremony

wedding reception

Workshops: Creative, Photo, etc.

Venue type

Ballroom

Banquet Hall / Event Facility

Historic Building

Loft / Warehouse Building

Views

cityscape

water feature

Skyline

Style

Rustic

Elegant

Industrial

Minimalistic

Urban

Venue Settings

Mill 1 at Open Square is situated along historic canals in a 19th century converted paper mill that blends modern elegance with historic charm. Beautiful exposed brick walls, sand-blasted high ceilings and gleaming maple floors will set the stage for your event and create a stunning, neutral backdrop that can be easily customized to reflect your personality and style. Your event will have no carbon footprint due to on-site renewable energy production. 

Capacity

230

Seated

230

Buffet

400

Standing

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range
Does this include catering fees?
No
Estimated price per head
$50 – $100
Additional charges
A 25% deposit is required once booking your event. An 18% service charge is added to your venue rental. Minimum bar charge is $800-$1500 depending on the day of your event and your total guest count. Guests may choose cash bar, full open bar, or open bar by consumption. 
   In house decorations are available with an extra charge. Please speak with a manager in regards to available options and price.
Insurance

Additional insurance is not required to host an event here

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
2010
Curfew
2 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor venue space only
Onsite Accommodations
We do not have any overnight accomodations but can recommend some excellent options nearby.
Catering
Client must select a caterer from the list provided by the venue
Alcohol
Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services
Music
Indoors Only
Smoking
Non-smoking venue
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
other
Yes

Onsite Amenities

Wifi

Ample Parking Onsite

Dining Chairs

Dining Tables

Onsite Restrooms

Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite

Venue Features

The scene

They don't make 'em like this anymore. Our historic paper mill was built in 1848 and has been restored to a warm, stunning event venue nestled inside an urban exterior. The refurbished original maple floors, exposed ceiling beams and sandblasted brick walls showcase the amazing workmanship that went into creating Mill 1. An elegant bar made of recycled cyprus wood and white corian greets you at the entrance. Large windows flood the space with natural light during the day and subtle lighting adds a modern dimension at night.

Design

Mill 1 is one super green venue. Our zero net energy venue produces all it's electricity using a renewable resource-the water in the canals Holyoke was built around. So every event here has no carbon footprint. And our bar is custom designed and uses cypress wood recycled from 19th century water tank in the tower of the building. Spiral duct work adds a chic industrial edge while quietly heating and cooling the space for you and your guests. And those floors.

Standout venue features

We hate to think about troubling things, but believe that when people gather, they should gather safely. That's why we have an AED on site and our staff is AED & CPR certified.

Extra perks

You can choose to drape market lights over the dance floor or wind twinkle lights around the white columns. Mill 1 provides linens in the venure rental agreement, within certain colors. A choice of white garden chairs, and rustic crossback chairs. You can choose to use our two modern farm tables. As well has a white shear permanent curtain backdrop. Mill 1 Event space also includes in house room decorations.

Awards, Notables & Events

Named one of fifteen stunning wedding venues in the US by Buzzfeed.com
Best of Boston 2022
Zola Best of 2023