Mad River Barn

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,000 for off-peak dates, and $35,000 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $2,000

Catering services pricing

$160 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $12,000

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

Nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Mad River Barn is situated on 17 beautiful acres of gardens, woodlands and streams. Hosting only one event each week allows us to offer a weekend-long destination experience that you & your guests will enjoy and remember forever. On the hill behind the Main Barn, our state-of-the-art post & beam pavilion provides couples with a rustic, elegant space for dinner & dancing on Saturday evening. This space is conveniently located next to the ceremony site and encompasses a stunning pergola. The Main Barn building is home to 8 of 18 inn rooms, as well as both our dining room & pub. Adjacent to the Main Barn is the Farmhouse, housing two bunk-style rooms. Just across the parking lot sits the Longhouse & Annex comprised of an additional eight inn rooms and offering a bit of privacy from the hustle & bustle of the main events.

Seated guest capacity

  • 20-200

Venue type

  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts
  • Lodges, Retreats

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
2849 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673

Our event spaces

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Pub & Gameroom

Our rustic & cozy Pub is the perfect setting to host your Welcome Reception and After Party.

The Pub & Game Room features a floor to ceiling original stonework fireplace and decor throughout the room featuring elements of the iconic Barn. Our full bar is complemented by a variety of table styles throughout the space as well as a full size shuffleboard table and a foosball table for your guests to enjoy. In addition to events, this space is often used for the groomsmen to get ready for the big day.

Guest capacity

10-100 Seated

10-100 Standing

Square footage

1,000

Ideal for

Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

A/V access or custom setup and breakdown when needed. All events at the Barn include use of our extensive flatware, glassware and tableware. Additional decor from the Pinterest Shed can be used in the space

Room cost

$1500 facility fee

Mad River Barn packages

Just the Two of Us

2-10 guests

Peak pricing $2,000-5,000

Off-peak pricing $2,000-5,000

Description

When all you need to celebrate your love is the two of you. Our most intimate elopement package.

What’s included
  • Ceremony with Justice of the Peace
  • Guest Room for one night with breakfast included
  • Local Floral Bouquet
  • Six Course Chef's Tasting Menu
  • Bottle of Bubbly

An Intimate Affair

10-50 guests

Peak pricing $8,000-20,000

Off-peak pricing $8,000-20,000

Description

An intimate celebration with your closest friends and family.

What’s included
  • Ceremony on the Upper Landing
  • Cocktail Hour in the Pub or Ceremony Lawn
  • Reception Dinner in Dining Room
  • Dancing in the Pub & Game Room
  • Fire Pit & Lawn Games
  • Glassware | Flatware | Tableware | Napkins
  • Tables | Chairs
  • Access to Pinterest Shed for Decor
  • Food & Beverage
  • Labor

Grand Gala

80-200 guests

Peak pricing $35,000-80,000

Off-peak pricing $35,000-80,000

Description

A weekend long affair and an enchanting evening in our state of the art events pavilion.

What’s included
  • Ceremony on the Upper Landing
  • Cocktail Hour under the Pergola
  • Dinner & Dancing in the Events Pavilion
  • Food & Beverage
  • Labor
  • Chairs | Tables | Linens
  • Stage with Lighting
  • Glassware | Flatware | Tableware
  • Fire Pit | Lawn Games
  • After Party in the Pub
  • Access to Pinterest Shed for Decor

Available services that can be provided by Mad River Barn

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
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Luxury suites
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single queen rooms
  • Twin bed rooms

Mad River Barn menu options

$25-150 per guest

Mad River Barn Catering Menu

Full Service In House Catering for all different event styles.

  • Tableside wines service
  • A la carte items
  • Seated dinner
  • Buffet dinner
  • Premium shelf
  • Plated desserts
  • Cocktail hour
  • Three course dinner
  • Four course dinner
  • Dessert station
  • Coffee station
  • Champagne toast
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  • The best decision you can make for your wedding!

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    •Lauren H.•Aug 9, 2024

    Having our wedding at Mad River Barn is the best decision we made during our planning process. During our initial tour, Adrienne's calm and collected demeanor, event planning experience, and confidence in her team immediately hooked us, and was very apparent the day of. Throughout our wedding weekend, we always felt like we were in good hands - taken care of and our preferences valued. The professionalism, courtesy, and heart of all staff members was unparalleled throughout the weekend. Chef Sam is also a huge selling point - with a strong emphasis on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients the food he and his team cooked for our wedding was unbelievably tasty. During our tasting prior to the event, many members of our party were so moved by the clear passion Chef Sam has for his craft. We can promise you will not be disappointed, and your expectations will likely be far exceeded, if you select Mad River Barn for your special events!

  • Wedding of a Lifetime

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    •Kathryn P.•Nov 5, 2023

    You can’t get more Vermont magic than at Mad River Barn. The venue space itself is so unique, yet fits seamlessly into it’s surroundings. From the food to the seamless 3- day wedding weekend events, I couldn’t have asked for a better team (shout out to Adrienne!) to create my dream wedding.

  • The perfect wedding venue!

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    •Rachel M.•Oct 31, 2023

    We cannot recommend the MRB enough!! Our wedding weekend was absolutely incredible and we cannot thank the MRB staff enough for all they did. A few highlights: 1) Having the entire inn for you and your guests is such a special and unique thing that made us feel surrounded by love and excitement. 2) the logistics, back up plans, and execution! It absolutely poured on our wedding day and the team pivoted so incredibly well. At first we were so bummed to not be able to use the beautiful ceremony site outside, but the way that the team seamlessly converted the pavilion was incredible. 3) the FOOD! Our guests were astounded by the quality of the food, with many saying it was the best wedding food they have ever had. This also includes the hotel breakfast- best bacon ever. And for anyone with food allergies (I am allergic to gluten) there is no better place to be. They kept a GF fryer for me so I could have fries at the after party and it was the best way to cap off the night. Adrienne and team, thank you for everything!!!

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