The Skinner Barn

Barn / Farm in Waitsfield, VT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $3k–$5k est. rental for 100 guests
• Capacity: up to 100 guests
• Services: Venue rental only

Built in 1891 by Daniel H. Skinner, this historic post-and-beam dairy barn in Waitsfield, Vermont, sits on fifteen acres near the Northfield Ridge. The three-story structure features a street-level middle floor, an upper hayloft level, and a lower level that opens onto a meadow and houses restrooms, a bar, and two ready rooms known as the Brides Room and the Manure Shed. The venue seats up to 100 guests for a seated reception, with events utilizing three outdoor ceremony sites, the lower barn meadow, and all three indoor levels. Rental packages include full use of the barn and grounds, a courtesy rehearsal and drop-off hour on the previous day, staff setup and breakdown of the table and chair inventory, parking supervision, and access to a professional sound system. Catering is not included, though the venue collaborates with Sugarsnap Catering, whose staff is expected to complete table setup and clearing.

Food

Catering is not included. The venue collaborates with Sugarsnap Catering, and the caterer's staff is expected to finish table set-up and clearing.

Packages

• Venue Only: Flat site fee: $3,000 (Option B, up to 50 guests) or $5,000 (Option A, up to 100 guests)
  Includes: Full use of the barn and grounds, Courtesy hour on previous day for rehearsal and drop off, Set-up and break-down of all indoor/outdoor tables and chairs by staff, Use of table & chair inventory and professional sound system, Restrooms, ready rooms, and parking supervision

Taxes and fees

• Option A Site Fee: $5,000.00
• Option B Site Fee: $3,000.00

Good to know

• Maximum capacity is 100 guests.
• Clients are not allowed to set-up or break-down tables and chairs themselves; this is handled by staff.
• Caterer's staff is expected to finish table set-up from 'linens-up' and clear back down to tabletops.
• Option B is limited to a 6-hour period, while Option A includes a 12-hour period (10 am to 10 pm).

Common questions

How much does a wedding at The Skinner Barn cost?

Based on The Skinner Barn's published pricing, renting the venue for 100 guests (100 is its listed limit) runs about $3,000–$5,000. 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 The Skinner Barn hold?

The Skinner Barn can host up to 100 guests seated.

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