The Hermitage Inn

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

• Estimated cost: $34k–$57k est. total for 120 guests
• Capacity: up to 200 guests
• Services: Dinner
• Address: 25 Handle Road

Originally built in 1842 as a working farm, The Hermitage Inn is a 112-acre estate located at 25 Handle Road in West Dover, Vermont, that features a covered bridge, a trout pond, apple orchards, and views of Haystack Mountain. For weddings, the property offers a private wine cellar for intimate dinners, a main dining room with a wood-burning fireplace that opens onto a flagstone patio, and a lawn that seats up to 200 guests for a seated reception. On-site accommodations consist of 14 guest rooms divided among the historic main building, the Coldbrook wing, and a private Carriage House. Plated dinner packages include passed and stationary hors d'oeuvres, first course and entree selections, desserts, and a custom wedding cake prepared by an in-house pastry chef, with options to add rehearsal dinners and farewell brunches. Bar service is excluded from the base package, though the signature package adds a signature cocktail and a champagne toast.

Food

Plated dinner packages ($150-$200/pp) include hors d'oeuvres, first course, entrees, dessert, and a custom wedding cake. Rehearsal dinners ($95-$175/pp) and farewell brunches ($25-$45/pp) are also available.

Packages

• Wedding Packages: $150-$200 — Based on package tier (Coldbrook Elegance at $150/pp or The Hermitage Signature at $200/pp)
  Includes: Passed hors d'oeuvres, Stationary hors d'oeuvre display, First course selection, Entree selections, Dessert selection, Coffee and tea, Custom wedding cake by in-house pastry chef

Taxes and fees

• Site Fee: $5,000-$20,000
• After Party Bartender Fee: $150
• Wedding Tasting Additional Guests: $50

Good to know

• Buyouts require a minimum 2-night rental of the 14 inn rooms (accommodates up to 30 guests).
• Holiday weekends (July 4th, Labor Day, Indigenous People's Day) require a 3-night room rental.
• The wedding suite is complimentary for the couple on the night of their wedding.
• A $5,000 credit is offered towards a reception tent for celebrations in July & August.
• Elopement packages ('Eloping to the Mountains') start at $3,500 for 2 guests.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at The Hermitage Inn cost?

Based on The Hermitage Inn's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $34,000–$57,000 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 The Hermitage Inn hold?

The Hermitage Inn can host up to 200 guests seated.

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