River Road Farm
Barn / Farm in Manchester, VT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $30k–$40k est. rental for 150 guests
- Capacity: up to 200 guests
- Minimum: 150 guests
- Services: Venue rental only
- Address: 2236 River Road, PO Box 900
Located at 2236 River Road in Manchester, Vermont, River Road Farm is an 18-acre estate in the Battenkill River Valley with views of the Green Mountains. The primary venue is a 40-by-100-foot, U-shaped barn built in 1899 as a Morgan horse stable, now renovated with wood, leather, and antique wagon wheel chandeliers. Ceremonies take place on the lawn, in the garden, or on a bridge over the trout pond, while receptions seat up to 200 guests. Onsite lodging inside the barn accommodates up to 14 guests and features a cook's kitchen, a dining room with a copper-topped table, and an adjacent heated blue stone in-ground pool. Single-day wedding packages include use of the barn and grounds, set-up and clean-up, onsite staff, a luxury restroom trailer, and a six-seat golf cart with a driver, though couples must arrange external catering.
Food
No catering or F&B pricing included in venue rental packages. External catering required.
Packages
- Weekend Venue Rental: Flat package price for weekend rental (mid-day Friday through mid-day Sunday), varies by level (Standard/Premium/Luxury).
Includes: Use of barn event space and adjacent grounds for single-day wedding ceremony and reception, Set-up & clean-up team for ceremony and reception, Onsite staff for shuttle/parking, guest assistance, vendor collaboration, Access to furniture/fixtures (farm tables, round tables, ceremony chairs, 2 copper-topped bars, Birch arbor, patio lounge furniture), Luxury restroom trailer with attendant, 6-seat golf cart and driver for handicapped guests
Taxes and fees
- Standard Level Weekend Rental Package: $30,000
- Premium Level Weekend Rental Package: $35,000
- Luxury Level Weekend Rental Package: $40,000
Good to know
- Venue limits bookings to one wedding per month.
- All weddings must be run by a professional wedding planner.
- Guest counts over 175 will require a tent rental if dance floor is to remain incorporated into the space.
- Contact venue for customized wedding package offerings and pricing information.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at River Road Farm cost?
Based on River Road Farm's published pricing, renting the venue for 150 guests (150 is its listed limit) runs about $30,000–$40,000. It's a venue rental, so catering and bar are priced separately. Your actual quote will depend on date, season and final guest count.
How many guests can River Road Farm hold?
River Road Farm can host up to 200 guests seated. It has a minimum of 150 guests.
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