Top Vermont Gala Venues

• Spaces for 16-250 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Meeting Space

The West Monitor Barn is a historic post-and-beam dairy barn on the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps' (VYCC) campus in Richmond, Vermont. VYCC acquired and restored the barn in 2005, and it now serves as the campus's primary rental venue, hosting celebrations, meetings, and conferences on a limited basis from late August through October. The barn's third-floor reception space, the Hay Mow, measures roughly 49 by 59.5 feet and accommodates up to 150 guests. It opens onto a private back deck and back field, and includes a prep kitchen, WiFi, a projector and screen, and use of round tables and chairs. A main lobby with elevator and stairs leads up to the space, and an on-site lot holds up to 40 vehicles. For smaller gatherings, the ground-floor Conservation Room seats up to 16 people around its meeting tables and is available November through April, with a Smart TV and whiteboards on hand for presentations. Proceeds from renting the West Monitor Barn support VYCC's youth development and conservation programming, which has trained young people in hands-on conservation and agricultural work since 1985.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Snow Farm Inn is a bed and breakfast on a working family farm along Lake Champlain in South Hero, Vermont, historically known as Crescent Bay Farm Bed and Breakfast. Housed in a renovated 1820s farmhouse, the inn is run by owners Dave and Julie Lane and their two sons, alongside the family's grass-fed pork and chicken farm and its own maple sugar house. The grounds include restored gardens with a miniature stone castle built in the 1930s, a screened porch, private beach access on the lake, and views of Mount Mansfield. Guests gather each morning for a continental breakfast in a dining room anchored by a brick beehive oven and fireplace. Four guest rooms are available: the Vermont Room, Garden Room, Mountain Lake Room, and Winery Room, each with a queen bed and views of the castle gardens, lake, or vineyard. The inn sits a short walk from Snow Farm Vineyard, also owned by the Lane family, making it a natural place to stay for weddings and other events held at the vineyard.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Resort

The Ballroom at The Essex is an indoor event space within The Essex Resort & Spa, an 18-acre resort in Essex, Vermont, about 20 minutes from Burlington International Airport. At 2,688 square feet, the Ballroom accommodates up to 250 guests, with configurations ranging from plated dinners for 150 or buffet receptions for 100 to cocktail-style receptions for up to 200. Every reception in the Ballroom includes tables and chairs, a choice of white, ivory, or black linens, and a dedicated Event Manager who oversees setup, breakdown, and day-of logistics. Catering is prepared in-house using ingredients from Vermont purveyors; outside catering is not permitted, though outside desserts are allowed for a fee. Couples booking the Ballroom also have access to the wider resort, including 120 guest rooms for overnight stays or room blocks, complimentary on-site parking with EV charging, and both indoor and outdoor ceremony options elsewhere on the property.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Barnard Inn Restaurant occupies a brick building constructed in 1796 in Barnard, Vermont, where Chef Will Dodson has led the kitchen for more than 25 years. The restaurant is known for seasonal cuisine prepared fresh daily from local ingredients, an approach recognized when the restaurant was named Best Vermont Restaurant by msn.com in 2015. Guests can dine in the historic dining room or the on-site tavern, and gluten-free options are available at every meal. Beyond nightly dinners, Barnard Inn hosts private events, offering private dining rooms, personal chef services, and catering for holiday parties, weddings, and company celebrations, with menus tailored to each occasion.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The 1846 Inn & Tavern (formerly the West Dover Inn) occupies a stagecoach stop and tavern originally built in 1846, restored under longtime family ownership in Vermont's Green Mountains near Mount Snow. The inn continues a hospitality tradition its owners trace back more than 150 years, and it keeps a written record of that history alive through a poem passed from innkeeper to innkeeper, each adding a verse to the property's story. The property offers 12 accommodations alongside the 1846 Tavern, where a chef-driven menu, a raw bar, and rotating craft beers anchor the dining side of the operation. The tavern is open daily on a first-come, first-served basis. For private events, the inn hosts gatherings in its outdoor tent with dedicated servers, on an outdoor patio with fire pits, or in its indoor dining space for smaller groups, with event details and pricing arranged directly with the innkeeper's team.

An idyllic Vermont vacation destination. Set high atop a Central Vermont Mountain, on 700 private acres of woods & meadow, with sweeping views of the surrounding Green Mountains and a pristine 740 acre lake – Mountain Top is one of Vermont’s most unique and spectacular destinations.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Stone Hearth Inn & Eatery is set in a Vermont farmhouse with roots dating back to the early 1800s, just outside Chester in the Green Mountains. The property combines eight individually named guest rooms with an on-site eatery and tavern, blending historic character with a relaxed country atmosphere. The eatery serves comfort-driven meals made from scratch in a garden-side setting, with weekly specials, fresh-baked breads and desserts, and a seasonal menu alongside beer and wine. The tavern side of the property has long served as a gathering spot for guests and locals alike. Beyond lodging and dining, the inn hosts weddings, celebrations, memorials, meetings, and retreats, with catering available on-site or elsewhere. Its private dining room and eatery provide settings for gatherings, with additional garden and patio spaces in development. The mix of historic architecture, a working eatery, and flexible event spaces makes the inn a destination for both a quiet Vermont getaway and a hosted celebration.

• Spaces for 300-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Estate
• 1 Tent

Farm Road Estate sits on 35 private acres in the Green Mountains of West Dover, Vermont, a property whose history traces back to an 18th-century sawmill before it was converted into a boutique inn. The estate includes two ponds for swimming, fishing, or canoeing and kayaking, along with hiking trails, a kitchen garden, and fire pits scattered across the grounds. Forbes has named the property one of the most romantic places to stay in the world. Described as a full-service, quintessential Vermont wedding destination, Farm Road Estate hosts weddings of all sizes and in all seasons. Couples can hold a ceremony on the expansive lawn beside the property's two ponds or in the Enchanted Forest, then move the celebration into the 18th-century Great Room or the outdoor event tent, which accommodates up to 300 guests for dancing and receptions. On-site dining includes Sawmill Bar & Table, a farm-to-table restaurant led by Executive Chef Christopher Lauinger that draws on the estate's own agricultural bounty, as well as the more casual Red Door Burger Co.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Resort
• 1 Waterfront

The Ponds at Bolton Valley is one of two wedding venues at Bolton Valley Resort, tucked into Vermont's Green Mountains about 30 minutes from Burlington. Described by the resort as its classic and quintessential Vermont wedding venue, the space overlooks a spring-fed pond and takes in panoramic mountain views, with a rustic reception building that comfortably accommodates up to 200 guests. Ceremonies take place beneath a decorated arbor by the water, with an indoor setup available as a backup for inclement weather, and the property is available the day before for a coordinated rehearsal. Reception packages run five hours and include tables, chairs, linens, place settings, glassware, and flatware, alongside a day-of wedding coordinator and a complimentary tasting ahead of the big day. Couples celebrating at The Ponds can also add on resort amenities such as scenic lift rides, mountain biking, disc golf, and a golf simulator, along with seasonal offerings like skiing and snowshoeing, making it a setting for weddings across every season, from winter to fall.

• Spaces for 16-650 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 7 Outdoor Spaces
• 18 Total Spaces

For more than 140 years, Basin Harbor has been shaped by five generations of the Beach family, beginning in 1882 when Ardelia Beach opened her farmhouse on the shores of Lake Champlain to visitors seeking an escape from the city. What began as a working farm grew, under Allen Penfield Beach, into a full resort with cottages, a golf course, a dance hall, and an airfield — additions that still define the property today. Set on the Vermont shoreline with views across Lake Champlain to the Adirondack Mountains, Basin Harbor now offers dining at Ardelia's restaurant, an 18-hole golf course, a boat club, and lakeside recreation alongside more than a dozen indoor and outdoor event spaces. Waterfront lawns, a tented dock, and historic rooms host everything from intimate dinners to weddings and group events for 300 or more guests, with rain contingency planning and on-site lodging in inn rooms, cottages, and private houses supporting multi-day celebrations.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

Set in the hills of southern Vermont, Honora Winery & Vineyard blends Napa influences with New England traditions. The estate spans two locations: a tasting room in Jacksonville where visitors sample Honora's wines, and Avigliano at Honora, an elegant wedding venue on Collins Road in West Halifax that offers a modern setting for weddings and private events. Vineyard tours are available by appointment. Honora's wines have been recognized in competitions over the years, earning golds, silvers, and bronzes from the New York International Wine Competition, the Sunset International Wine Competition, the Grand Harvest Awards, and the Amenti de Vino International Wine Competition. In 2009, the winery received the Five Star Diamond Award for Hospitality from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.

• Spaces for 165-200 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Park

Common Ground Center is a nonprofit retreat and camp facility set on a 473-acre property in Starksboro, Vermont, about 30 minutes from Burlington. The grounds include forests, open fields, hiking trails, and a two-acre swimming pond, with views of the Hogback and Green Mountains — a backdrop couples often plan around, with many choosing September or October dates for Vermont's fall foliage. For weddings, couples can use the Hay Barn, a renovated barn with exposed beams and a cathedral-like feel for indoor ceremonies; the Dining Hall, the largest facility on site, which seats up to 165 guests and features a bamboo dance floor and a screened porch for cocktail hour; and open fields that accommodate up to 200 ceremony guests. The Eco-Lodge offers a year-round option well suited to small winter weddings. Overnight guests can stay across the property in twenty off-grid cabins, tent platforms, or the Eco-Lodge's eight private-bath guestrooms. A fully equipped commercial kitchen and wood-fired brick oven give couples the flexibility to hire their own caterer. The site is 100% solar-powered, and Common Ground Center — a nonprofit multi-age arts, education, and outdoor recreation center — also hosts youth camps, family camps, and retreats throughout the year.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Prouty Beach & Campground sits on 36 acres along the shore of Lake Memphremagog in Newport, Vermont, with views across the water to downtown Newport. Just off I-91 and less than a mile from Main Street, the park is a longtime local favorite for both day visits and overnight stays, offering more than 75 tent and RV campsites alongside a beachfront cabin that sleeps four with a full bed, bunk beds, a small table, a refrigerator, and a microwave. For gatherings, the beach-side pavilion puts guests right on the water, with power, a large charcoal cooking pit, and more than a dozen picnic tables suited to company parties, family reunions, and outdoor picnics or barbecues in the spring, summer, and fall; optional tent sides help protect the space if the weather turns. A smaller 30x30 tent shelter with six to eight picnic tables is available for rent from June through September, set near the park's restrooms, playground, tennis, and basketball courts. Beyond its event spaces, the park includes docks and a swimming area, horseshoe pits, a disc golf course, walking paths, shuffleboard courts, and four tennis courts, plus on-site washers and dryers, hot showers, and free Wi-Fi for overnight guests. Primitive sites along the Newport Recreational Bike Path also serve backpackers and bikepackers traveling the seven miles to the Canadian border.

• Spaces for 40-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Set on 112 acres along Coldbrook at the base of Haystack Mountain in West Dover, Vermont, The Hermitage Inn is a historic country inn built in the early 1800s as a summer retreat. After sitting abandoned for three years, the property was purchased in 2021 by Mary Lou Ricci and Tim Hall, who oversaw a full renovation of the Inn, restaurants, and grounds. The grounds include a trout pond, apple orchards, private gardens, hiking and cross-country ski trails, and a covered bridge, with Mount Snow just a few miles away. The Hermitage Inn hosts weddings, elopements, micro-weddings, rehearsal dinners, and corporate retreats across a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, from garden and orchard ceremony sites to a tented lawn reception and the historic Wine Cellar. Full-service wedding planning, in-house floral design and decor, and full-property buyouts are available for couples and groups planning an event. Executive Chef Bobby Will leads the culinary program, which draws on local producers and artisans across the Tavern, the Birches Dining Room, the Orchard Terrace, and the Wine Cellar, recognized with Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Fourteen guest rooms and suites, including a four-bedroom Carriage House, provide lodging for overnight guests.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Barns
• 4 Total Spaces

Riverside Farm is a 700-acre wedding and event venue set against Vermont's Green Mountains in Pittsfield. The property's history dates to the mid-1800s, when its barns and outbuildings were first built; a couple discovered the abandoned farm in 2001 and undertook a restoration that preserved its New England architecture while adding modern amenities, eventually holding their own wedding there before opening it to other couples. The farm is now owned by Joe and Courtney De Sena, founders of Spartan. Riverside Farm's grounds include the Red Barn and the Stonewell Barn, both restored post-and-beam structures furnished with country antiques, along with the Stone Cellar for more intimate gatherings and a 40-acre meadow for ceremonies and receptions with panoramic mountain views. The property can host up to 500 guests and combines ceremony and reception into a single seamless event. Overnight guests can stay on-site in accommodations that include the Bridal Suite, the Groom's Cabin, the River Studio, the Caretaker's Cottage, and The Stables. Riverside Farm is a member of the Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals.

Your wedding day should be the most memorable day of your life! Our idyllic location in the Battenkill River Valley, with a panoramic view of the Green Mountains, couldn't be more perfect. Take your vows in a private garden, on a bridge overlooking our trout pond, or on the broad grass. Then enjoy a meal poolside before dancing the night away in our magnificent 100-year-old event barn. You have complete ownership of the property! With only one wedding each month, we can ensure that our venue is always immaculate for you and your guests. We are the ideal setting to conduct your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and farewell brunch all in one gorgeous location as a full weekend rental! Come check it out for yourself! From Vermont's first Morgan Horse stable to your beautiful wedding site. This century-old barn has been completely refurbished while still maintaining its rustic appeal. Our barn can accommodate up to 200 people and will have them talking about your perfect celebration for years! Our beautiful and comfortable late-nineteenth-century barn housing is inspired by the natural beauty of our surrounds. We want you to have the impression that the entire property is yours. Our area is suitable for you and your wedding party or close family, with accommodations for up to 22 guests. Whether it's bringing in the perfect chef, yoga instructor, stylist, speaker, floral designer, or instructor, our skilled planning staff is always ready to custom tailor to your preferences. All we need is a little information about your group, and then we'll work together to plan your ideal retreat, reunion, or vacation.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Resort

There are over 250 beautiful guest accommodations available at Spruce Peak. These include The Lodge, a luxurious 4-diamond resort located in the heart of The Village, our large luxury rental collection, and the highly coveted Spruce Peak Penthouses. Every aspect of a guest's stay at Spruce Peak is designed to make them feel like they are truly a part of the mountain. Spruce Peak is Stowe's only slopeside destination, offering luxury accommodations as well as year-round recreation. The resort is surrounded by natural beauty. There are activities to suit every interest, from alpine skiing and snowboarding to mountain biking and fly fishing; from rounds of golf on the mountain course to course after course of mouthwatering fare, Spruce Peak has something to offer everyone. Get married at The Lodge at Spruce Peak and create an unforgettable moment in the midst of the Green Mountains of Vermont. Several uniquely Vermont settings are available for your wedding, ranging from an ice skating rink with room for 300 of your closest friends to a private terrace ceremony overlooking majestic Mount Mansfield for a few close friends. Whether you're planning a rustic, whimsical, or a luxurious alpine wedding, you'll receive personalized attention at every step of the way. Make your wedding as one-of-a-kind as you and your partner. Spruce Peak is the perfect place to begin your next love story. Holding your next conference at The Lodge at Spruce Peak will help to generate excitement among your attendees. A total of more than 56,000 square feet of meeting space, all with views of scenic mountain vistas, will allow your attendees to take in the breathtaking scenery while hearing new ideas, engaging with one another, and networking in a breathtakingly beautiful slopeside setting that will elevate teambuilding to previously unimaginable heights. Our guides are looking forward to meeting you and assisting you in discovering your inner mountaineer.

• Spaces for 36-250 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 3 Museums
• 15 Total Spaces

Set in the heart of Vermont's Green Mountains, the Woodstock Inn & Resort sits along the main street of the village of Woodstock, steps from local restaurants and boutiques. Its guest rooms and event spaces reflect the legacy of Laurance and Mary Rockefeller, whose Woodstock Foundation still owns the resort and has long shaped the town's preservation and character. The resort offers 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and banquet space, including the Woodstock Ballroom, the Rockefeller Room, and the Country Club Ballroom, alongside garden and lawn settings such as the South Garden and Kelly Way Gardens. Wedding receptions range from intimate gatherings to celebrations of up to 225 guests, with additional event settings at the Red Barns at Kelly Way Gardens, Billings Farm & Museum, and the Saskadena Six Baselodge. Farm-fresh, seasonal cuisine anchors events at the resort, drawing on ingredients grown in its own 3-acre certified organic Kelly Way Gardens and prepared by its in-house culinary team, alongside on-site catering, floral design, and dedicated event coordinators.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Hulbert Outdoor Center is a lakeside campus in Fairlee, Vermont, established in 1978 as part of the Aloha Foundation. Set on Lake Morey with surrounding forests and mountains, the center has spent decades hosting programs built around community, teamwork, and the outdoors, and it brings that same rustic, natural setting to weddings and private events. As a wedding venue, Hulbert Outdoor Center offers full-service extended weekend rentals as well as single-day bookings, with a historic barn and scenic outdoor ceremony sites along the lake. Rentals include a reception hall, tables, chairs, and tableware, on-site catering, on-site staff, and on-site housing, with premium activities available for couples who want to build outdoor experiences into their celebration. The venue is available primarily in May, June, and August through October, with smaller groups accommodated the rest of the year. Hulbert Outdoor Center was a WeddingWire Couple's Choice Award recipient in 2020.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Bolton Valley is a year-round mountain resort in Vermont's Green Mountains, roughly 30 minutes from downtown Burlington and Lake Champlain, set among more than 5,000 acres of high mountain forest. Founded in 1966 by Ralph DesLauriers, the resort has remained family-owned for nearly six decades and is now managed by four of his children alongside a dedicated team. For weddings and private events, Bolton Valley offers two mountain venues: The Ponds, a classic outdoor ceremony and reception site overlooking a spring-fed pond with panoramic mountain views, and Timberline Lodge, the resort's newer venue with a slope-side ceremony site, an attached patio, and a reception area with panoramic mountain views. Both venues include tables, chairs, linens, and a day-of wedding coordinator, and host ceremonies and receptions across all four seasons. Couples and guests can extend their celebration with the resort's amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and hot tub, scenic lift rides, mountain biking, disc golf, a golf simulator, tennis and pickleball courts, and skiing and snowboarding in winter.