Mad River Barn Inn & Restaurant 2849 Mill Brook Road • Waitsfield • VT 05673
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Seventeen acres of woodlands, gardens, and streams surround this picturesque inn in the northern Green Mountains, which also boasts gracious, stylish, on-site lodging and is just a few minutes from some of the area’s most popular outdoor adventure spots.
- Ideally suited to full-weekend, warm-season weddings, the Inn’s layout includes a garden ceremony site with a forested backdrop and plenty of space for outdoor cocktails. A handsome, rustic-modern, open-sided pavilion hosts gorgeous receptions, and the cozy pub and dining room are great for intimate gatherings or rehearsals.
- The Main Barn, Farmhouse, Longhouse, and Annex can sleep nearly 80 guests between them, and feature fun, family-friendly features like bunk beds, large communal areas, and pretty views of the property. After a day of adventuring, spend cozy evenings around the fire pit with s'mores and cocoa.
DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Just the Two of Us elopements start at $2,000 and include:
- Use of the outdoor ceremony site
- Bouquet of local flowers
- Six-course chef's tasting menu
- 1-night guest room with breakfast the following morning
- Bottle of celebratory bubbly
- Justice of the peace
Mad River Barn specializes in short engagements: Book today & say "I do" within 2 weeks!
An Intimate Affair micro weddings start at $5,000 for 50 guests or fewer and include:
- A cocktail hour in the Pub & Fire Pot Lawn
- Reception dinner in the Dining Room
Afterparty in the Pub until 11pm
8-room buyout required
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $5,000–16,000/event
The rental fee includes:
- Ceremony on the Upper Landing (or Pavilion for rain plan)
- Cocktail hour and reception (venues vary based on packages)
- Planning and day-of coordination with the experienced in-house planner
- Tables & chairs, linens, napkins, and full table settings
- Setup & breakdown
An Intimate Affair | 50 guest max | $5,000
Includes a cocktail hour in the Pub & Fire Pit Lawn, reception dinner in the Dining Room, and afterparty in the Pub until 11pm. 8-room buyout required.Party in the Pub | 100 guest max | $6,000
Includes a cocktail hour on the lawn and dinner & dancing in the Pub until 11pm. Full 18-room buyout required.A Grand Gala | 80 guest minimum | $12,000–16,000
Includes a cocktail hour under the Pergola, reception dinner in the Pavilion, and an afterparty in the Pub until midnight. Labor costs ($2,700–3,800) are additional. Full 18-room buyout required.See link below for additional details.
Meals (when priced separately)
- $55/person and up
Dinner services ranges 55–105/person. Beverage packages range 40–125/person.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 200 | 200 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 200 | 200 |
| Reception | Seated | 200 | 200 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 200. | ||
Venue Info
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
May–October.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Inn / Lodge
- Barn
- Bed and Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Retreat
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Mountain
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Hills
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Mountains
Mad River Barn Inn & Restaurant
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