Farm Road Estate

Historic Estate / Mansion in Dover, VT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $28k–$48k est. total for 120 guests
• Services: Dinner, Brunch
• Address: Farm Road Estate

Farm Road Estate is a historic estate located on 35 acres in Dover, Vermont, on the site of a sawmill built by William Cragg in 1796. Outdoor ceremony spaces include an expansive lawn beside two ponds, an Enchanted Forest, and a 1,450-square-foot Bluestone Terrace. Receptions can be held in a seasonal event tent that accommodates up to 300 guests, or indoors in the restored 18th-century Great Room, which features exposed beams, chandeliers, and a fireplace. On-site lodging includes ten boutique inn rooms, six private-entrance guest suites, lakeside cottages with wood-burning fireplaces, and luxury homes, alongside amenities such as an outdoor pool, fire pits, and eight pickleball courts. In-house catering packages feature stations, passed hors d'oeuvres, salads, entrees, and assorted sweets, with bar service excluded from base packages except for a sparkling toast in the Sawmill Elegance tier.

Food

Catering packages feature stations, passed hors d'oeuvres, salads, entrees, and sweets. Rehearsal dinner menu is available for $58/person.

Packages

• Catering Package: $110-$159 — Based on package tier (Classic vs. Sawmill Elegance) and dining location (Indoor vs. Outdoor)
  Includes: Station options (1-2 depending on tier), Passed hors d'oeuvres (3-5 depending on tier), Salad selection, Entree selections (2-3 depending on tier), Assorted sweets, chocolate dipped strawberries, or mousse jars
• Brunch Menu: $19-$28 — Based on menu selection (Continental vs. Mount Snow Breakfast)
  Includes: Muffins, bagels, croissants, toast station, cereal, oatmeal, and fruit

Taxes and fees

• Service Charge: 20%
• VT State Sales Tax: Varies
• VT State Liquor Tax: Varies
• White Padded Garden Chair: $4.50
• Fruitwood Padded Garden Chair: $6.50
• Tuscan Cross Back Chair: $10.50
• 8' Rustic Farm Tables: $125
• 6' Round Banquet Tables with White Linens: $52
• White Birch Ceremony Arbor: $175
• Large Wooden Branch Arbor: $250
• Decorative Whiskey Barrels: $40
• Ceremony Sound Equipment: $500

Good to know

• 2-night minimum stay on all accommodations (3-night minimum during July, August, & holiday weekends in Manor & Villa).
• Winter wedding requests adhere to ski season listed room rates.
• Catering and bar packages are subject to VT State Sales/Liquor Tax and 20% Service Charge.
• Combined property booking ($11,000) places all rooms at both properties on hold.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Farm Road Estate cost?

Based on Farm Road Estate's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $28,500–$48,000 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.

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