Mad River Barn

Inn / B&B in Waitsfield, VT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $21k–$54k est. total for 120 guests
• Capacity: up to 200 guests
• Minimum: 2 guests
• Services: Dinner
• Address: Waitsfield, VT

Situated on 17 acres of gardens, woodlands, and streams in Vermont's Green Mountains, the Mad River Barn began in the 1930s as a bunkhouse for the Civilian Conservation Corps before converting into an inn in 1942. Outdoor ceremonies are held on grounds featuring an arbor and wooden benches, while receptions take place on the hill behind the Main Barn in a 40-by-100-foot post-and-beam pavilion built with mortise-and-tenon joinery and an adjacent pergola. The Main Barn features a downstairs dining room with an attached patio as well as an upstairs pub that includes a floor-to-ceiling original stonework fireplace and a shuffleboard table. The property accommodates up to 60 overnight guests across 18 rooms located within the Main Barn, the adjacent Farmhouse, and the nearby Longhouse and Annex. With a capacity of up to 200 guests for a seated reception, wedding packages include a day-of coordinator, tables, chairs, table linens, tableware, and setup labor, while the "Just the Two of Us" package features a six-course chef's tasting menu and a bottle of bubbly.

Food

Dinner service options range from $55 to $105 per person, plus tax and gratuity. The 'Just the Two of Us' package includes a Six Course Chef's Tasting Menu.

Packages

• Dinner: $95-$230 — Per person pricing for dinner and beverage service. Site fee ($5,000-$16,000) and additional labor costs ($2,700-$3,800 for 'A Grand Gala') are separate.
  Includes: Day-of Events Coordinator, Tables, Chairs, Linen Napkins, Tableware, Flatware, Glassware, & Labor (for site setup)

Taxes and fees

• Tax and Gratuity: 20%
• Site Fee - An Intimate Affair: $5,000
• Site Fee - Party in the Pub: $6,000
• Site Fee - A Grand Gala: $12,000-$16,000
• Labor Costs - A Grand Gala: $2,700-$3,800

Good to know

• Tax and gratuity are additional for all per-person dinner and beverage services.
• Room block requirements: Main Barn Rooms (8 rooms) for 'An Intimate Affair'; All Rooms (18 rooms) for 'Party in the Pub' and 'A Grand Gala'.
• Site fee varies by guest count and wedding date.
• Additional labor costs ($2,700-$3,800) apply to 'A Grand Gala' package.
• Minimum 80 guests for 'A Grand Gala' package.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Mad River Barn cost?

Based on Mad River Barn's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $21,000–$54,000 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.

How many guests can Mad River Barn hold?

Mad River Barn can host up to 200 guests seated. It has a minimum of 2 guests.

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