Weddings in Southern Vermont

A celebratory mood is not hard to come by at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant, Vermont’s finest small luxury hotel. Warm hospitality and service that sees to all the details so you can relax with friends, co-workers or family members are the hallmarks of this luxury inn, with stunning outdoor and indoor venues for your big event. Spring and summer mean celebrating on the manicured lawns, in the gorgeous gardens or on the terrace overlooking the gardens and Mt. Equinox. In the cooler weather, the award-winning restaurant and the more intimate Panther Pub’s private event space (especially wonderful for holiday parties) are perfect for gatherings from wedding receptions to reunions, birthdays and company events. Award-winning catering can be customized to suit the vision you have for your special celebration.

Perfect spaces for perfect parties: That’s what you’ll find at the Grafton Inn when you are planning your wedding, milestone birthday or anniversary, reunion gathering or other social or business celebration. Set in a classic New England village, the charming inn offers comfortable lodging in rooms and spacious guest houses, delicious farm-to-table food and year-round activities from skiing and horse-drawn sleigh rides to swimming, tennis and pickle ball. The planning and culinary staffs will bring their experience and creativity to help you create the ideal atmosphere for your event. Venues range from rooms with fireplaces in the historic inn to the lovingly restored Phelps Barn, elegant Tavern Dining Room and cheery Garden Dining Room. Group activities can also be planned at the Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center.

Celebrations are special at the Scott Farm, owned by The Landmark Trust USA and featuring locations that look like they are out of a movie. In fact, the farm was one of the settings for The Cider House Rules. Today, it’s the venue for picture-perfect weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday and anniversary gatherings and other social events. And, the farm and various historic properties owned by the Trust can host 22 overnight guests. The Apple Barn, with windows overlooking the farm and mountains, hosts 120 guests. For smaller celebrations (20 people or fewer), the charming Dutton Farmhouse is ideal, with al fresco dinners under a tent attached to the farmhouse. There are also various scenic outdoor sites for memorable dining – and photos! Come by the farm to choose your perfect location.