Planning perspective
What to consider before reaching out
A strong first conversation is about fit, not just availability. Share your date, approximate guest count, location, and the feeling you want the day to have. Ask what is included, what typically changes the final quote, and what decisions need to be made earliest.
For a venue partner, confirm how communication works, who will be present on the day, and how the team handles changes. Pricing was not included in the supplied research, so request a current, itemized proposal directly from the business.
Why this business stood out
The verified notes
- Peaceful countryside setting with tents provided
- Owner Jeff described as extremely accommodating
- Indoor barn as backup space for cocktail hour
In their clients’ words
What people say on Google
Robert Rapatski (Robert Jay)
3 months ago
This place is wonderful. Beautiful property & the owner is super nice. This is an amazing venue for an outdoor wedding. They have tents for the reception & ceremony (if needed). The barn provides a fun eclectic indoor spot for cocktail hour if it rains. I DJed an amazing wedding here this past Saturday for a couple from Chicago. I highly recommend this spot if you want a charming countryside wedding in Vermont.
Michael Cooke
7 years ago
Wow, what a gorgeous location, the farm is so peaceful and serene that you can feel any stress just melt away. We’ve been here in both Winter and now Summer and can’t say which we prefer. Both are pretty times to visit. As with everything, views are one thing but hospitality is another, and our host Jeff takes it to a whole new level. Jeff is so accommodating, nothing is too much trouble. Jeff’s passion for this farm and it’s heritage is clear when he regales his stories of restoring this beautiful barn and of the former famous painter, Ogden Pleissner, the famed WWII artist who used this as his studio. We have fallen in love with this picture perfect location and the friendly town of Manch...
Janak Vakharia
7 years ago
A wonderful place to have private parties and corporate events. We spent an afternoon having a family painting class which was absolutely wonderful.
Andreas Koeller
5 years ago
Awesome place! Kids loved it, the hot tub is amazing! Hoping to come back!!!
Reviews from Google. Read all of them on Google.
Getting here
How far is this from home?
Pick the city you and most of your guests will be driving from and we will estimate the trip.
An estimate for planning, not live traffic. Leafy weekends in October always take longer.
For your guests
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Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
Hildene gardens, Manchester
Formal gardens and mountain views behind the Lincoln estate.
Hogback Mountain overlook, Marlboro
The hundred-mile view on Route 9.
Mocha Joe's Cafe, Brattleboro
Downtown roaster beloved by everyone local.
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Editorial note: this profile is based only on the vendor research supplied to New England Celebrations. It is not a paid endorsement, interview, or first-person testimonial. Pricing and availability are on request.