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Nestled in Searsburg, VT near Wilmington and Mount Snow, Chez Nous is a private, 21-acre estate offering a unique blend of glamour and rustic charm. Perfect for weddings and events, this beautifully restored mansion and 3,000 sq. ft. glam barn provide a stunning, welcoming setting for your special day.
Originally built in the 1890s by the Heather sisters, Chez Nous was lovingly renovated by owners John and Cheryl Mincarelli into a luxurious yet cozy retreat. The mansion features 20 rooms, including 6 spacious bedrooms, 5 full baths, a gourmet kitchen, dining room, and a wraparound porch ideal for rehearsal dinners.
Couples can say “I do” at multiple picturesque outdoor ceremony sites, with Heather Brook and mountain views offering perfect photo backdrops. Receptions are held in the all-season barn, hosting 150–180 guests, with elegant lighting and a cozy upstairs lounge.
Chez Nous is fully yours for the weekend. Choose your own vendors (yes, food trucks welcome!), and enjoy a comfortable, exclusive experience with your loved ones. You’ll never want to leave!
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Sept-Oct.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Backyard
Barn
Estate
Historic Venue
Loft
Mountain
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
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Meet the team
John and Cheryl Mincarelli
Owners
Chez Nous is a beautifully restored 1896 mansion with rich history. Originally built by sisters Mary and Celia Heather, who ran a prize-winning dairy farm here, the home had fallen into neglect until we purchased it in 2013 and lovingly brought it back to life. Now fully renovated, Chez Nous is a private, stunning, and welcoming place where couples can begin their forever. We can’t wait to share it with you!
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5.0
out of 5.0
8 reviews
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Chez Nous Wedding Venue, owned by John and Cheryl, received high praise from numerous reviewers for its stunning beauty, excellent service, and meticulous attention to detail. The venue, comprising a beautifully restored mansion and a modern rustic barn, provided a picturesque backdrop for weddings. John and Cheryl were commended for their professionalism, communication, and willingness to accommodate requests, making the wedding planning process seamless and enjoyable. Guests appreciated the diverse spaces available for different events within the venue, such as the outdoor ceremony space with mountain views and the cozy barn with ambient lighting. Overall, Chez Nous Venue was highly recommended for its personalized, family-oriented experience and New England charm.
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Jessica F
5.0
11/20/2024
Where do we begin my husband and I can’t say enough good things about Chez Nous Wedding Venue and the owners John and Cheryl!
We are beyond thankful John and Cheryl let us use their beautiful venue. They were both so kind, genuine, and easy to communicate with! Whenever we had questions they were quick to answer. In addition they were very accommodating and made us feel right at home! Just a month before the wedding we had to add on another day for rental and they quickly answered and were able to accommodate that without hesitation which was a great relief! They made the wedding planning process extremely easy, and even gave us some recommendations for vendors and lent us some decorations and games to use!
The entire venue is beyond our dreams and as soon as we drove up to the mansion and saw the barn we knew this would be where we spend our special day.
The mansion is nothing short of spectacular with a perfect blend of both modern feel with its added history. Each room was filled with so much detail and every single person from our wedding venue who stayed said it was spectacular and beautiful, in complete awe of its beauty.
The barn is exactly what we dreamed of for a venue. The post and beams covered with lights gave us such a great atmosphere, it was both modern but a rustic feel and exactly what we pictured. The landscape was beautiful, clean, and had plenty of room for both an inside and outside feel! There was a beautiful outdoor fireplace where people could also enjoy cocktails and warm atmosphere!
We can’t thank John and Cheryl enough for letting us use this beautiful venue for our wedding weekend: from the mansion, to the barn and even the cottage, it was perfect. My husband and I will have the best memories from our wedding and our guests have come to us many times since the wedding to let us know how perfect of a location and Venue we chose. My husband and I highly recommend Chez Nous Venue for any reception need
Jillian F
5.0
10/16/2024
Chez Nous was the perfect venue! We loved getting to have our wedding party with us the whole weekend! The views, the rooms, the freedom to fully do your wedding your way; is worth everything! Cheryl and John are so wonderful and professional! Highly recommend Chez Nous!
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R G
5.0
6/11/2024
Beautiful venue. And several multi purpose spaces for cocktail hour, rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. The ceremony space (outdoor) was extraordinary with boulder and mountain views. John and Cheryl were awesome to work with. Highly recommend
Ivanna B
5.0
5/10/2023
From the beautiful barn to the mansion this place is filled with love. My dream wedding venue came true. John and Cheryl sure put their hearts and souls into here.
Corey H
5.0
5/09/2023
Owners John and Cheryl have created an exquisite venue in Chez Nous. This beautifully restored mansion and newly built barn were the perfect backdrop for our rehearsal, wedding and brunch. Our guests enjoyed every inch of this incredible property.
John and Cheryl's attention to detail shines through in every square inch of the mansion, the guest house and the barn. They were extremely easy to work with, supportive of our vision and so eager to share their property with us and our guests. We couldn't have chosen a better venue.
Megan S
5.0
3/31/2023
My husband and I fell in love with this venue the moment we arrived and had a tour. John and Cheryl are fantastic communicators and made sure we had everything we needed to have a relaxing celebration with our friends and family. We loved having our cozy romantic winter wedding and rehearsal dinner here, which was very convenient for our wedding party and out of town guests. John and Cheryl made sure to be as seen/available as we needed them, and this really added to the seedless flow of the weekend especially due to the snow storm the day before! I would definitely recommend this venue if you’re looking for a beautiful family oriented personalized experience!
Sara P
5.0
3/19/2023
My husband and I hosted our wedding at Chez Nous this past October. We had recently moved to the area and were hoping to find an affordable venue that could capture our dream of a New England fall wedding. Chez Nous was the perfect space to uphold this dream. The barn is the perfect place to hold the reception and staying in the farm house felt like being at home. The owners, John and Cheryl not only helped my husband and I create our dream wedding, but welcomed us into their carefully crafted home with open arms. I would recommend Chez Nous to anyone who is looking to have their wedding in Vermont. Thank you again John and Cheryl for everything you did for Spencer and I. We cannot thank you enough and will cherish the memories made at Chez Nous for a lifetime.
Amanda H
5.0
9/20/2022
Do yourselves a favor, and check out Chez Nous. Our wedding was more amazing than I ever imagined and it was entirely due to this venue. The immaculate interior is carefully decorated down to the last detail, while the grounds showcase the natural Vermont beauty. The bridal suite in particular made us feel like genuine royalty with its four poster bed, personal fireplace, and luxury bathtub. I cannot tell you how many compliments we received at our wedding. Our guests were stunned by the location.
When you rent Chez Nous, you also are lucky enough to get Cheryl and John, the most welcoming hosts you will ever find. They were both eager to help in any way they could. In our case, they even offered up their bar services for the reception! They have such pride in the property and want to share it with you. Please let them!
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