The Hermitage Inn 25 Handle Road • Dover • VT 05356
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- The year-round beauty of the southern Green Mountains surrounds this historic inn, which was built in the 1800s as a summer retreat. Recently fully renovated, it boasts bespoke guest accommodations, a cozy tavern, and a world-class wine cellar.
- There are pretty spots for ceremonies and photos absolutely everywhere on the 112-acre property, which boasts apple orchards, a trout pond, a covered bridge, and vibrant gardens. The Lawn and the Paddocks offer sweeping meadows for tented receptions.
- Thirteen inviting rooms provide lodging for overnighters, and options include traditionally charming inn rooms and the wonderful, four-bedroom Carriage House. Your hosts can arrange a variety of cool experiences to round out your weekend, like fly fishing, spa treatments, and private wine tastings.
DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Book an elopement or micro wedding in 2026!
Eloping to the Mountains packages start at $3,500 and include:
- Full service planning
- 2-night stay in a Coldbrook room
- Romantic setting for your ceremony
- 5-course tasting menu with wine pairings
- Dinner in private library
- Custom wedding cake
- Elegant floral arrangement & bouquet
- In-room champagne service
- Newlywed breakfast in bed
Micro Wedding Packages include everything the Eloping to the Mountains package PLUS expanded celebrations for 3-40 guests. Upgrade options include:
- Ceremony: expanding to more than 2 guests ($250)
- Cocktail Hour in the Orchard: stationary display ($25-40/person), hors d'oeuvres ($5/person), signature cocktails ($15/person)
- Dinner in the Wine Cellar: wine cellar rental ($350), florals/candles ($400), additional guests for dinner ($300), larger wedding cake ($100–400), Champagne toast ($13–30/person)
Please contact the venue for customization details.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $7,500–20,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Time of year
Package Prices
- $150–200/person
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Package chosen
The Coldbrook Package starts at $150/person and includes:
- Three passed hors d'oeurves & one stationary hors d'oeurves display
- One first course selection, two entrée selections, and one dessert selection
- Coffee & tea
The Hermitage Inn Signature starts at $200/person and includes everything in Coldbrook Package PLUS:
- An additional passed hors d'oeurve (total of four) & an additional stationary hors d'oeurves display (total of two)
- An additional entrée selection (total of three)
- Champagne toast
- Signature cocktail
A 2-night room buyout is required.
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $20,000–30,000/event
- Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
- Time of year
Additional Info
The Hermitage Inn offers full-service planning.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 0 | 200 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 120 | 200 |
| Reception | Seated | 120 | 200 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 120. | ||
Venue Info
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- 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
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
April–December 15; no winter weddings except elopements.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Inn / Lodge
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Restaurant
- Retreat
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Garden
- Mountain
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Mountains
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