About this vendor
Located in Manchester Center, VT, The Barnstead Inn is a romantic wedding venue that also offers luxury lodging. Nestled in the city's heart, the inn is near the energy and amenities that downtown has to provide. This venue has an idyllic ambience and stunning grounds that make it ideal as the backdrop for weddings and related events. Specializing in events of under 80 people so everyone can stay on property for the duration of your event dates creating a relaxed and all-in-one event location but up to 125 people.
The Barnstead Inn is renovated, with twenty-three rooms and suites, and features a carefully implemented luxury farmhouse design to provide those staying the night a one-of-a-kind experience. Overall, it has a contemporary and luxurious vibe blended with the classic qualities of Vermont. The knowledgeable event team here is eager to assist couples in curating a wedding celebration to be remembered.
Weddings, in addition to engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, and more can all be held at The Barnstead Inn on a beautiful hill overlooking the mountains. There are multiple spaces inside and out that can be adapted for special occasions. The living room, dining room, and tavern are ideal for those looking to host their small wedding indoors, while tented festivities can take place outside. There is also a well manicured area to say your "I do's."
The team provides catering and bar services, with menus featuring appetizers like pull-apart cheese bread, spinach artichoke dip, charcuterie boards, and more. This can then be complemented with a martini, Vermont beer, margarita, or even a craft-your-own cocktail. For your convenience, the inn's team can also provide you with a list of preferred vendors. Their aim is to help you create a wedding that meets your vision, and these professionals can help you as much or as little as you require.
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Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Mountain
- Tented
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Cakes & Desserts
- Other Desserts
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Reviews
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I would choose to have my wedding at the Barnstead again and again! Highlights:
1) Meg and Andrea went above and beyond to make the day perfect. I didn't have to worry about a thin...
g! We had meetings leading up to get all the vendors set and though they had suggestions for vendors, we weren't required to go with anyone in particular which was really nice! (Vendors I loved - K&E photography, Aaron Topfer DJ, celebration rentals, sweet birch for cake, Mach's market for food). The day ran perfectly without a hitch and was exactly what I wanted, rather than some cookie cutter idea that they copy paste for each wedding. I was very much listened to and that meant a lot!
2) The gorgeous spaces: Getting ready in the bridal suite where some of my bridesmaids stayed was perfect! Accompanied by the lunch prepped by the Barnstead to keep us fueled for the big day! My husband and his groomsmen loved hanging in the bar before the ceremony! The buildings themselves are so classic Vermont farmhouse-style. The rooms are so high end for an awesome weekend away for the guests and us!
3) The grounds! Absolutely stunning - the flowers were gorgeous and I'm sure even better during summer weddings. I didn't even have a florist because they decorated the grounds so nicely and they're so naturally beautiful. We set up our ceremony in a way that you could see the mountains behind us, which was awesome. We were going for a harvest/fall vibe and they really delivered with decorations all around the premises and setting up some pumpkins and mums that we had brought (but probably didn't even need to!)
4) The rehearsal dinner and area for that and the welcome drinks was awesome. It was SO fun having the wood fire pizzas and s'mores (the guests couldn't stop talking about this part!)
5) This is true probably for any place where your guests can stay, but this was truly a perfectly sized venue for ~80-100 guests because a perfect number of the guests could stay at the Barnstead which made it not just a great wedding day itself, but a magical weekend where we spent quality time with our close friends and family. We used catamount tours to transport other guests from nearby airbnbs and hotels in Manchester (of which there are plenty, so it's a perfect place for people to have a cute weekend away while coming to town for the wedding). Could definitely have a bigger wedding than 80-100 there, but we liked the intimate feel of that number since a large majority stayed at the inn.
Our friends loved it so much they immediately decided to get married there too once they got engaged!
Cannot recommend enough!
The Barnstead Inn holds such a special place in our hearts. Before our wedding, we stayed there three times, and each visit made us fall more in love with its cozy, homey feel and ...
the incredibly warm and welcoming team. So when it came time to plan our welcome dinner, choosing The Barnstead was a no-brainer.
That night was truly everything we dreamed of and more. The staff didn’t just help us host a dinner—they became part of the celebration. Their care, attention to detail, and genuine kindness made it feel like we were surrounded by family.
Even our relatives back in Massachusetts are still joking that they wish they could pick up The Barnstead and drop it in their backyard so we could go every day. It’s just that special.
We’re endlessly grateful for the memories we’ve made there and can’t wait to return. The Barnstead isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a place to feel at home.
We cannot thank The Barnstead Inn enough for having us during our wedding weekend! Andrea and staff were incredible in helping us to make sure that we were taken care of as we got ...
ready with the wedding party before heading to the church to get married. It rained on our big day and, even then, Andrea made sure we had enough umbrellas to keep everyone dry. The rooms are stunning and the staff are so kind. We will be returning every year to celebrate our anniversary. Highly recommend this as a wedding venue.
The Barnstead was the most perfect venue for us. All the staff was so accommodating and they did a great job making sure our wedding weekend was magical and beautiful. The rooms a...
re stunning and the property itself is very elegant. I wouldn't have wanted to have it anywhere else. We can't wait to go back for our anniversary!
To say the Barnstead Inn is the perfect wedding venue is an understatement. From when we first toured the property in the Winter of 2022, we immediately knew this is where we wante...
d to get married. The staff were welcoming and kind, making us feel like family from the beginning.
Throughout the planning process Meg and Andrea were a great team who guided us through each decision based on past experiences. We met with Meg regularly via Zoom and phone calls, and she worked closely with us to answer every question we had, and thoroughly explained to us what would and wouldn’t need in order to keep our budget in check. She recommended vendors, day-of timelines and optimal layouts but was also amenable to the new ideas we wanted to try out.
One of the benefits of the Inn was the ability to have members of our family and closest friends stay on-site throughout the weekend. The rooms and suites were perfectly suited for our guests, and the staff treated all guests with the best of care.
We hosted a few events on the property throughout the weekend including the rehearsal, post-rehearsal drinks in the tavern, wedding reception and farewell breakfast. Each of those events were perfectly staffed, expertly coordinated and immaculately decorated. Our guests still rave about how stunning the grounds were throughout the property.
When our wedding weekend finally arrived, we felt like the wedding we had planned with the crew at the Barnstead was a perfect reflection of us as a couple. We had a few last-minute tasks to complete, which Pete, Andrea, Meg, and the staff all lent help in accomplishing. The events went off without a hitch, and the day was perfect.
It’s tough to wholly reflect our feelings of the Barnstead Inn, its owners, and staff members in just a few short paragraphs. Our only regret is that we can’t relive the day every day. There’s no doubt without them, our wedding would not have been as amazing as it was. They’re truly dedicated to their guests, and we could not sing their praises enough.
What a spectacular venue and the staff is amazing. Every little detail was taken care of and the property looked stunning. The staff listened to me and made all of wishes, big and ...
small come true. They were involved from the very beginning and supportive throughout the entire process. The inn is impeccable and the rooms are gorgeous. We were very lucky to be able to do our rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception all at the same place. We wanted a fun, casual, beautiful Vermont wedding and the Barnstead Inn delivered. One happy bride here!
We can’t thank you enough for helping to make E and J's wedding weekend a smashing success.
Your attention to detail, the flexibility and the little extras were all so appreciated...
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From the fall entrance display, the new bridge, the extra and extra and extra late night breakfast sandwiches, you kept saying yes with a smile to everything that was needed or asked for and it was above and beyond!
You have a great staff that also does their job with a smile at all times. So many people who were staying at the Inn commented on how amazing the property and rooms are. The breakfast was extremely delicious and accommodating as well. My sister loved all the choices of “dairy” for her coffee!
The entire staff and property is amazing!
Thank you, Thank you!
The Barnstead Inn was the perfect choice for our wedding! As it was a second wedding, we wanted a very relaxed and casual setting that was surrounded by the beautiful Vermont moun...
tains and beautiful flowers. The Barnstead Inn, the owners and their staff are simply AMAZING! Everything was perfect... all of our guests loved the rooms, outdoor fire pits and gathering areas, breakfasts, pizza night (not your average pizza night for sure!) and most importantly the hospitality and friendliness of entire staff. Our celebration weekend was absolutely perfect! Our marriage began with Lucky (The Barnstead Inn resident dog) in attendance... off to a good start I say!!!
The Barnstead Inn is a very special place. We spent our daughter’s wedding weekend at the Inn, along with all of the bridal party and family. The only comment we heard all weekend...
was, “what a fantastic place”. In addition to providing beautiful accommodations (complete with a delicious home cooked breakfast every morning), the staff helped us host a sit-down rehearsal dinner and a pizza welcome party for over 120 people. Both events were perfect with delicious food, locally crafted beer and an atmosphere that can’t be beat.
Megan, the event coordinator, helped us book multiple vendors from tent rental to wedding transportation and everything in between. She met with us whenever we asked and made sure everything was just how we wanted it (even last-minute requests were accepted without hesitation).
Andrea, the owner, takes great pride in the Inn and it shows. Every detail receives her full attention and is flawless. She was involved in every aspect of our beautiful weekend and made herself (along with Megan) available to us morning, noon and night. She has an exceptional staff that feels like a family and by the end of the weekend they made us feel like family too.
I could go on, there were so many great things both big and small. The next time we host an event, family gathering or want a weekend away, it will be at the Barnstead Inn!
My husband and I recently got married in Manchester, VT and utilized the Barnstead Inn for our rehearsal dinner, welcome party, and used the entire grounds to house our wedding par...
ty. Andrea, Megan, and their team did an outstanding job the entire weekend. Paying close attention to everyone's needs and desires, our guests left happy and wanting to plan their own weekends at the inn.
The Barnstead Inn is everything beautiful Vermont has to offer. Their grounds are beautifully manicured with endless flowers, a relaxing creek, tons of outdoor seating, and a clean heated saltwater pool! We stumbled upon the inn needing more accomodations for our wedding party, and knew this property was the perfect place to have not only beautiful rooms for our guests to stay in, but also space for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors.
We worked closely with Megan & Andrea during the planning process of our rehearsal dinner and welcome party. They recommended the best catering in the area and assured us everything would be the vision we wanted. For our welcome party, we had their amazing brick oven pizzas (our guests still raving about these) and had lawn games provided by the inn for our guests to enjoy.
Along with our rehearsal dinner and welcome party being on the property, myself (the bride) and bridesmaids got ready in the Farmhouse Suite. This was perfect for everyone and allowed plenty of room for comfort and relaxation getting ready.
Although I didn't get married on the property, I'm confident my wedding would have gone smooth, considering all of our other events hosted there have. If anyone's looking for a beautiful property with amazing food & kind, caring staff - look no further!
Our guests are still raving about the beautiful property, their welcoming staff, and the smooth rehearsal dinner and welcome party the Barnstead Inn provided. We can't recommend anyone else!
Contact
349 Bonnet Street, Manchester Center, VT
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