Lareau Farm Inn

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

We offer a classic Vermont farmhouse in an idyllic setting. Nestled along the Mad River, a stone’s throw from downtown Waitsfield, we delight in offering a rustic-romantic setting for events from casual to elegant and everything in between. Declare your vows under the open sky in our expansive meadows. Celebrate your special day with family and friends in our rustic barn pavilion. Dine on a locally sourced artisanal meal served from a roaring outdoor wood-fired oven, wood-fired smoker & grill. Spend your wedding weekend with your loved ones in our charming country Inn.

Seated guest capacity

  • 30-150

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches

Venue setting

  • Outdoor
48 Lareau Rd USA, Waitsfield, VT 05673

Our event spaces

Dairy Barn

18th Century Dairy Barn

Built in the late eighteenth century, our historic dairy barn was carefully and lovingly restored by a historic preservation team in 2017. The barn is a romantic choice for your rehearsal dinner. The barn is adjacent to our restaurant and features rustic exposed beams and beautiful hardwood floors. Home to the Big Red Barn Art Show and the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibit, the barn showcases the work of local artists.

Guest capacity

30-60 Seated

30-100 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Typical Dairy Barn Rehearsal Dinner 2021/2022 Facility Fee* $500 Dinner (dependent on menu) $35-65pp Bar/beverage (based on consumption) $25-$35 pp Service Dependent on guest count and scope of service Gratuity 18% Food Tax 9% Alcohol Tax 10% *30- 60 guests, inclusive of 8 foot rectangular tables, white folding chairs, linens, plates, glassware and flatware, event coordinator assistance, ample parking

Room cost

$500 facility fee

Pavilion Barn

Our pavilion barn sits along the banks of the scenic Mad River and is surrounded by woods and fields.

Our Pavilion Barn sits along the banks of the scenic Mad River and is surrounded by woods and fields. We have different ceremony options on site, including a winding path to an intimate clearing surrounded by woodland.

Guest capacity

100-150 Seated

100-150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Included in the facility fee: Event Planner’s Assistance Ceremony site with sapling arch Wooden benches at ceremony site, seating for 150 150 white folding chairs 15 five foot round tables 4 banquet tables for buffets Bonfire circle with benches Patio heaters Wood-fired kitchen, wok, and grill wood-fired oven Bar & beverage station WiFi & speakers for DIY playlists 2 bathrooms with hot/cold running water Ample parking Overhead fairy lights, cafe lighting and hanging lamps

Room cost

$750- $6,500

Dairy Barn

18th Century Dairy Barn

Built in the late eighteenth century, our historic dairy barn was carefully and lovingly restored by a historic preservation team in 2017. The barn is a romantic choice for your rehearsal dinner. The barn is adjacent to our restaurant and features rustic exposed beams and beautiful hardwood floors. Home to the Big Red Barn Art Show and the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibit, the barn showcases the work of local artists.

Guest capacity

30-60 Seated

30-100 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Typical Dairy Barn Rehearsal Dinner 2021/2022 Facility Fee* $500 Dinner (dependent on menu) $35-65pp Bar/beverage (based on consumption) $25-$35 pp Service Dependent on guest count and scope of service Gratuity 18% Food Tax 9% Alcohol Tax 10% *30- 60 guests, inclusive of 8 foot rectangular tables, white folding chairs, linens, plates, glassware and flatware, event coordinator assistance, ample parking

Room cost

$500 facility fee

Lareau Farm Inn packages

Wedding- Peak

100-150 guests

Peak pricing $10,000-50,000

Description

2022 Facility Fee* (includes ceremony site) $6,500 (June-Oct) May $4,900 Dinner (includes starters, salad, entrees and sides) $35-$65 pp Dessert is additional Bar/beverage (based on consumption) $25-$35 pp Service $500-$1800 Linens $100-$190 Gratuity 18% Food Tax 9% Alcohol Tax 10%

Available services that can be provided by Lareau Farm Inn

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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  • The wedding venue you've been looking for!

    •Verified review
    •Taylor and C.•Dec 17, 2020

    It was so hard to begin to write this review because we have a book of amazing things to say about Lareau Farm. Being from Connecticut, my Husband and I accidentally found Lareau Farm Inn and fell in love with both the location and the staff. From the second we met Helen for our tour of the venue, she remained extremely helpful and easy to contact. What immediately grabbed our attention about this venue is that you can stay at the Inn for the weekend with your family and close friends. This was such a special weekend for us, we were surrounded by our bridal party and our direct families from Thursday to Monday. The Inn has beautiful land to walk around, a creek to swim in, and my younger sisters loved walking around to see the flowers. Even better, the breakfast at the Inn was delicious every single day (we say it is the best french toast we have ever had). Helen and the team at the Farm were accommodating with all of the ideas that we had. On Thursday we held an outdoor yoga class on the grounds of the Inn- it was peaceful and everyone had so much fun. We decided to have rehearsal dinner at the Historic Red Barn and it was beautiful. Helen has so much attention to detail, tables and decorations were spot on to what we had imagined. We opted for the American Flatbread at rehearsal dinner and our guests say it was the best flatbread they have ever had ( we even ordered extra later that night!). The best part about our wedding morning was that we had no worries because we knew that Helen and the team had everything under control. I was so calm, cool, and collected, on the wedding day morning and it was all due to everyone making the process so easy. As a bride who had every little detail planned out, Helen was able to place every decoration perfectly just by following little sticky notes I had left her. Helen was great at contacting our vendors and keeping everything going smoothly. We decided to have a food buffet for dinner, and we still have our guests talking about how good the dinner was, “ the best wedding food ever”, as they say. I think we went up for thirds at one point! One of our favorite parts of the night was sitting around the fire after our Reception, having s'mores , and watching the stars. Another plus of the venue location is that there are no street lights around, so star watching is spectacular. There was not one thing throughout our entire wedding weekend that went wrong, and nothing we would change. The venue is so beautiful, it makes for perfect pictures no matter where you are. If you are looking for a venue that is laid back, naturally beautiful, has delicious and fresh food, and kind staff, then LF is your place. A month after our wedding the farm surprised us with a painting of my bouquet as a gift- just another instance where they are so thoughtful! There is nothing better than enjoying coffee on the porch and the company of everyone you love on the day you get married. I wish we could give this venue more than 5 stars because they deserve it. A huge thank you to Helen, again, and the team at Lareau Farm, Colby & Taylor Nolan

  • Best Vermont Wedding Venue!

    •Verified review
    •Cat Cutillo Photography•Dec 17, 2020

    Lareau Farm inn is my absolute favorite wedding venue in Vermont. I’ve photographed dozens of weddings here and LOVE everything about it. Helen and the entire staff are amazing and go above and beyond. Its such a gorgeous setting with tons of photo options from their rustic red barns to their nearby river, woods and gorgeous mountain backdrops. The couples I’ve worked with who married here are always overjoyed they chose this venue and so many go back for yearly anniversary visits. It’s a truly magical place.

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