Olio

Olio is proud to be led by a dynamic mother-daughter duo with decades of event planning and business experience. Sarah had been running her event planning company for several years when she recognized a significant gap in the market; clients were looking for a non-traditional event venue flexible enough to accomodate all kinds of functions and professionally operated and equipped with modern amenities.

The original historical documentation for the building refers to an "Olio Curtain" which was hung at the back of the stage in 1912. It was a large single piece of canvas that depicted a Victorian scene. The word olio itself refers to a variety act or show, which recalls the theater history.

It also means a miscellaneous collection of things, which speaks to the flexible and varied nature of the use of the building as well as its more recent history as a storage warehouse - literally a collection of miscellaneous things!Comfort: Modern climate control for heat and air conditioning for maximum indoor comfort all year long.

Due to the unique nature of the non-traditional venue, Olio has a preferred catering list. These are caterers who have extensive experience working in our space and who ensure that the site and city's regulations are being adhered to. They represent a range of budgets and cuisine options. If the client would like to use another caterer, there will be an additional charge and it is subject to the approval of the Event Manager.

This space is breathtaking. To be honest, when my now-husband and I were thinking about spaces to get married, we had no idea what we were looking for but we knew what we weren't looking for. So many wedding venues are pre-designed - skewing a certain style that just wasn't us. As soon as we saw Olio come to life we knew we had to get married there.

We would love to show you our special space. We are located in the heart of downtown Peabody, just minutes from Routes 128 and 1. The closest and largest lot is located at 86 Mill Street, Peabody. It is a two minute walk to our front door. We have a loading zone at our front door, providing easy access for shuttle bus or rideshare drop off or pickup.