The Trailside Inn Vermont
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Ann & Joshua
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Now booking 2025 - Schedule your Trailside Inn wedding tour today!
From casual to elegant, we can help build your dream wedding and host your family and friends! Our wedding packages offer exclusive use of the property for your event. For the weekend, our entire property is yours and yours only.
Imagine a beautiful, outdoor ceremony held by our babbling brook. Our charming Great Room can be used for your rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour and reception. For larger events, we have an outdoor space with a reception tent. We also have backup rain locations in the main inn.
Each wedding package is built per event, based on your vision and preferences. Your perfect Vermont wedding weekend can include a Friday night welcome party, Saturday ceremony & reception, and Sunday brunch.
Our property has 37 bedrooms and sleeps up to 100 people.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
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 150
Settings
Backyard
Country Club
Garden
Hotel
Mountain
Park
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Any questions?
Meet the team
Ann & Joshua
Owner
With a passion for what we do and the utmost attention to detail, we are here to make you and your guests feel right at home throughout your event. We want to ensure that your wedding is all that you've envisioned and more!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0103 reviews
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Review Summary
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The Trailside Inn received outstanding reviews for its beautiful venue and exceptional service provided by Ann and Josh. Reviewers appreciated the ease of communication, helpfulness with vendors, and attention to detail throughout the planning process. Guests enjoyed the convenience of everything being in one location, the cozy and clean rooms, and stunning grounds for photos. The staff's professionalism and care, along with the seamless execution of events, left a lasting impression, making Trailside Inn a highly recommended wedding venue.Review photos
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Lindsay R
Highlighted review.
5.0
9/22/2024
I don’t even know if there are words to describe how incredible Josh and Ann and the Trailside inn are. We held our wedding at Trailside and cannot imagine doing it elsewhere. Our vision was to have everyone on the same property for the whole weekend, and watching families and friends intermingle, knowing they didn’t have to drive or travel, was amazing. Josh and Ann are extremely detail oriented, and truly know how to do weddings. They are super involved in the planning, as they help coordinate and personally know all of their preferred vendors, create timelines and spreadsheets for us, and give their two cents, which cut our stress and workload in half. They are so on the ball and have plans for every kind of scenario which made us feel so at ease. It was forecast to rain on/off on our wedding day (it didn’t), and they were fully prepared for whatever we wanted/what weather permitted. We ended up getting a beautiful day, which Josh fully predicted. Our guests absolutely loved being in one spot for the whole weekend and loved the feel of their rooms, which were clean and cozy, as well as everything the property had to offer. We are so grateful for their expertise, their extremely chill vibes, and their beautiful property. Endless thank you’s to Josh and Ann. They helped make it the best day of our lives.
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Response from The Trailside Inn on 10/28/2024
What an incredible review -- we thank you!! We are very fortunate to have fantastic staff ...
support both from our own crew, as well as the wonderful vendors that we work with! All of us working together makes it a dream to help create your best weekend. We are so glad that you & your guests had an amazing weekend! Please come say hello if you're in Killington! Best wishes always <3
Michael L
5.0
11/02/2025
I had my wedding in August 2025 at The Trailside Inn and I could not have imagined a more perfect venue for our big day! From day one, working with Ann and Josh was so easy. They are quick with communication, kind people, and helpful through EVERY SINGLE part of the planning process. I really wanted a location where all of our guests could stay at one place, and Trailside was just that - hanging out all day, no driving anywhere, it was perfect. Parking, common spaces, outdoor patio, comfy beds... it just felt like one big happy reunion of all our favorite people together. Josh was great with set up and patient with a few of my guests who ask way too many questions. Ann was so calm and wonderful doing so many behind the scenes tasks so I did not have to think about anything (that is in addition to all the coordination she did with vendors before the big day). Lastly, the PICTURES OMG. We got the hillside blue skies shots, we got forest woods shots, our wedding photos are just so amazing and we never had to leave Trailside’s property. If you want that perfect, outdoor, Vermont wedding without the hassle of being at a resort, and with the benefit of working directly with the owners who care so much about you and your memories THIS IS IT BOOK NOW!
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Anna K
5.0
10/18/2025
Where do we even start with praising Trailside and Josh and Ann? From our first visit, we knew that we were in good (and very seasoned) hands. They were there every step of the way, from answering all of my questions, to asking us questions we hadn’t even thought of, to communicating directly with so many vendors. Every vendor we chose only had incredible things to say about them, and it is clear why. Not only are they organized and professional, but they care about you and making your wedding perfect.
All of our guests are still talking about how incredible the weekend was and how much they loved Trailside. As a bride who had trouble delegating, my stress and anxiety melted away the minute we got to Trailside for the weekend. Josh and Ann made everything so simple and easy for us and handled every issue and detail and the weekend was perfect because of that.
It is clear how much Josh and Ann care about what they do and the people they work with. They go above and beyond and exceeded all expectations. We are so grateful to them for everything they did throughout the process but especially for our wedding weekend. Trailside will always have a special place in our hearts!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 10/22/2025
Thank you so much for the amazing review <3 We are so fortunate to work with the most incr...
edible vendors and it is such a wonderful thing to come together with them and collaborate on a weekend like yours! We most definitely want it to be as little stress on you as possible! Thank you so much for the beautiful review and all of your kind words - we are most grateful!
Alyssa S
5.0
9/17/2025
Josh and Ann and the Trailside Crew are truly incredible! All of our guests told us how much they adored the property. Josh, Ann and the crew all worked tirelessly all weekend to make sure everything was set up exactly as we envisioned and ensured everything went smoothly for our wedding. We truly couldn’t have asked for better people to support us through our wedding weekend! Josh and Ann were there with us through the entire planning process, offering their professional advice and making sure all the necessary details were given the attention needed.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 10/14/2025
Thank you so so much! We are so excited to have been able to work with you and get to know...
you both :) We hope that your weekend was everything that you hoped for and more!
Kathryn B
5.0
7/23/2025
We are so glad to have chosen Trailside for our wedding venue. It was lovely to have everyone in one location for the whole weekend and many of our guests commented on how nice it was to not have to worry about transportation between events. The owners, Josh and Ann, were incredibly helpful with managing vendors and implementing our vision for the weekend. They have been doing weddings for many years at this point (we were their 100th wedding!) and it shows. They have personal relationships with the local vendors and know all the potential hiccups that we never would have thought of on our own. We would 100% choose them again!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 08/05/2025
We are so glad that you chose Trailside too! Everyone all together for a whole weekend is,...
indeed, so special. And we love that it was a milestone weekend! Thank you for being so kind & so sweet...we are very lucky to have met you both!
Liz F
5.0
7/21/2025
We can't say enough great things about Ann and Josh and the Trailside Inn. The venue was fantastic. We received so many compliments (and still are) about how wonderful the entire weekend was. Having everyone on site was a dream, especially considering most of our guests travelled a distance. The communal spaces were large and welcoming, allowing for plenty of space to socialize with our guests the entire weekend. The rooms were comfortable and clean. The surrounding area is beautiful and makes for amazing photo opportunities.
We received glowing feedback from every vendor we interacted with about how amazing Josh and Ann are, and after the weekend, we certainly know why. They were extremely professional and communicative, often responding within minutes of our many questions. They had a planning meeting with us several months in advance which was super helpful in terms of making decisions and feeling confident that things would run smoothly. We didn't hire a wedding planner and unsurprisingly have never planned a wedding before- this was no issue thanks to their tremendous help- they think of absolutely everything! It is clear they are passionate about this place, and we are so very grateful to them. Trailside and Killington will always be a special place to us.
P.S. for other wedding couples: we had rain nearly the entire wedding day, except a short 20-30 minute break. We were able to sneak out during the brief pause of rain and there were beautiful photo opportunities, just steps from the Inn. We ended up having the ceremony under the tent, and as you can see, we were situated in front of the opening, with the greenery and rain behind us, and it was beautiful! Not what we planned, but beautiful. Ann and Josh made a rainy day wedding go forward without a hitch.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 08/05/2025
WOW! Thank you SO much for your incredible kindness!! We are just thrilled that you chose ...
Trailside & it really was just so lovely working with you through the months leading up to your weekend. And what a beautiful weekend it was <3 Thank you for sharing your family & friends with us! We hope to see you for a return visit one day.
Kelsey B
5.0
7/07/2025
We recently hosted our wedding at the Trailside Inn and it was everything we wished for and more. Ann and Josh are very responsive throughout the entire planning process and are responsible for how smoothly the day of logistics ran. Their staff was kind and helpful at every turn during the weekend and made everything feel so easy. To be able to spend an entire weekend celebrating with friends and family was a gift and the Trailside Inn made that possible. The property is stunning and makes for a magical backdrop for your big day.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 07/08/2025
We are so happy that Trailside "checked all the boxes"! It was so lovely to plan with you ...
& host your weekend!! And so wonderful to witness it all come together <3 Thank you for letting us be a part of it all :)
Jaime B
5.0
11/25/2024
We had the perfect wedding at the Trailside. Josh and Ann were organized, responsive and experts at making our wedding weekend perfect for us. The venue is great; everything all in one place - we received rave reviews from our guests.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 11/28/2024
We truly appreciate your kindness and thoughtful review. And we are so pleased that your e...
vent was just what you (and your guests) needed & wanted!
Skylar H
5.0
9/24/2024
I cannot say enough positive things about my experience at trailside, and with Josh and Ann. They were calming, knowledgeable, and kind throughout the entire process. Their preferred vendor list was amazing, and we had many guests telling us that the food both nights was the best they had ever had at a wedding. We will be encouraging all of our friends to get married at Trailside. It was truly the best weekend of our lives and better then anything we could have imagined.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 10/28/2024
Thank you, thank you - it was a pleasure! We very much enjoyed working with you for your w...
eekend :) You are both so kind & mindful...just wonderful souls <3 We wish you the very best always & hope that you're still basking in the glow of your wedding!
Kara M
5.0
9/14/2024
The Trailside Inn made our wedding day truly unforgettable. From the years of planning to the moment we arrived, Josh and Ann were so supportive and made the experience seamless. They helped to ensure our vision came to life, and we couldn't be more thankful! All of our guests raved about the inn, the florals, the food, and about the overall weekend experience. We felt so well taken care of, and it truly made the day and weekend stress-free and enjoyable for us.
Would absolutely recommend The Trailside Inn to anyone looking for a magical weekend experience!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 09/21/2024
Magical, it was! Your wedding had such an amazing Old Hollywood vibe to it...so chic & cla...
ssy! It was wonderful working with you both; we really enjoyed being able to help with your weekend <3 Thank you for taking such incredible care in all of the details! Hope to see you soon :)
Zac V
5.0
9/13/2024
The only reason I’m giving The Trailside Inn 5 stars is because I can’t give them 10. Josh and Ann are absolute pros and wonderful people. As soon as we met them we felt like we had been friends forever. Our wedding was the most perfect weekend we could have ever imagined. If you are looking for a gorgeous location for your friends and family to spend a wedding weekend there can’t be many places better than Trailside. Can’t recommend them enough, 10/10!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 09/21/2024
Thank you for the 10 stars!! <3 It was an absolute joy to work with you both & see your we...
ekend come alive. Your realness is so palpable, in the very best way possible, and it was so incredible to witness it in every choice that you made. We always tell our wedding couples "you do you", but you really hit the mark with your authenticity. See you both again :)
Hannah F
5.0
8/18/2024
We’re still on cloud nine after having our wedding at The Trailside Inn. It’s hard to put into words just how incredible the whole experience was. Tucked away in the stunning Vermont countryside, this place is pure magic. The views—mountains, lush woods, and a charming babbling brook—were the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and photos. So many of our guests said they couldn’t get over how peaceful and beautiful everything felt.
But what really makes The Trailside Inn stand out are the people running it. They aren’t just great at what they do—they’re genuinely kind and down-to-earth. From day one, they made us feel like family. They helped us with every little detail, offered great advice when we needed it, and were always there with a smile and a sense of calm. It was clear that they really cared about making our day special, not just as a job but because they wanted to see us happy.
The whole weekend felt like a getaway for everyone. Having the inn to ourselves made it all the more special. The rooms are cozy and comfortable, and we loved gathering around the fire pit at night with our closest friends and family. It was exactly the laid-back, intimate vibe we were hoping for.
If you’re looking for a wedding venue that’s beautiful, welcoming, and feels like a hidden gem, The Trailside Inn is it. We couldn’t have asked for a better place or better people to share our wedding day with. We’ll be treasuring these memories for a long, long time.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 08/21/2024
We are so fortunate to be able to share this slice of Vermont heaven! It was a pleasure to...
get to know you both and to help your special weekend dreams come true. Thank you for trusting us to do so! We hope that you are able to visit in the future and reminisce on those wonderful times <3 Best wishes always from all of us here at Trailside Inn!
Caitlin G
5.0
7/05/2024
We had our wedding at The Trailside Inn in June of 2024. Planning with Josh and Ann was enjoyable from the very beginning! They were professional, organized and pleasant to work with. The vendors they recommended were phenomenal and we continue to have guests reach out telling us how much fun our wedding was and how great our food was! It was also nice to have a venue that allowed us to be creative in our planning and incorporate ideas and vendors we had found on our own. We wanted a weekend where our family and friends had lots of time together and this was a great fit! If you are looking for a non-traditional wedding weekend in beautiful Vermont, we highly suggest exploring The Trailside Inn. Even on our rainy wedding day, we wouldn’t change a thing! ~Colin & Caitlin
Response from The Trailside Inn on 07/11/2024
Rain and shine, what a beautiful, heartfelt wedding weekend! We were so lucky to be a part...
of it all. Thank you so much for allowing us to host this special family event <3 We hope to see you all again in the very near future!
Mary Charlotte B
5.0
6/27/2024
There is no way I am going to fit enough positive things to say about the Trailside Inn in this box! When we began wedding planning, my dream was to find something that felt like a summer camp, with all my loved ones in one place, but I also wanted it to feel like an upscale cocktail party for our celebration. Trailside accomplished all that and more! Working with Josh and Ann throughout the planning process was seamless -- it was so straightforward. They are so kind, thorough, and run everything smoothly and confidently. Any tiny thing that we worried about, they had solutions for. An amazing part of working with Josh and Ann is that they both had local vendors in mind for our events (who were equally incredible), and for other ideas we wanted to add on, they were super supportive about making any of our outside of their template ideas work perfectly.
There is not a single thing about this venue that I would change -- we loved every MINUTE of our wedding weekend, I just wish we could do it ten more times! If you're considering this venue, run, do not walk, to book it!!!!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 07/08/2024
We are so grateful that you chose Trailside for your venue!! It was wonderful getting to k...
now you both <3 Thank you for all of the compliments - it was our absolute pleasure! Please come back and visit!
Sarah B
5.0
6/26/2024
My daughter’s wedding was held this past weekend at the Trailside Inn. My daughter wanted a space where all of her guests could stay for a wedding weekend. It was perfect, we were able to enjoy a welcome party, the wedding and a Sunday breakfast all in the same idyllic spot in Vermont. The Trailside hosts Josh and Ann were absolutely incredible in every way in helping support our family on this beautiful weekend. They were calm and low-key and helped transition some of our events due to rain. I can’t say enough about how wonderful they were to work with and what a nice place the Trailside Inn was to spend the most amazing weekend in my daughters life.❤️
Response from The Trailside Inn on 07/07/2024
We are so lucky to have the opportunity to work with amazing, supportive parents <3 Thank ...
you for all of the work that you put in for your daughter's weekend wedding! It was beyond lovely to work with you, your daughter & son-in-law and all of their vendors to make this event as special as can be! We consider ourselves fortunate to be able to be a part of the process :-)
Sarah M
5.0
12/27/2023
We had our wedding here in August and could not have had a more wonderful experience. From the second we visited the Trailside Inn to see if it was a good fit for our wedding, we knew we were in good hands. Josh and Ann were superb to work with: responsive, organized, informative, compassionate, and so helpful. They're both wonderful hosts and wonderful people. The venue itself is also a gem. The photos on their website and blog speak for themselves and we appreciated how we maintained the whole property was. If you're considering the Trailside Inn, DO IT!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 01/02/2024
What an incredible event it was! It has been a pleasure getting to know you both and watch...
ing your event come together. Thank you so much for the wonderful review <3
Molly D
5.0
10/23/2023
Working with Josh and Ann was such a pleasure, my husband and I could not recommend to me enough. As someone who works in events I could not have asked for better planning, organization, coordination and accommodations from both Josh and Ann! Not to mention Trailside inn and the entire property is breathtaking - our wedding was everything we hoped for and more! We plan to visit Trailside Inn as a tradition and hope one of our friends or family member’s gets married there one day as well!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 10/27/2023
It was so great working with both of you! And Molly, the fact that you are in events added...
something extra! It was a joy to plan with the two of you -- the details of your weekend were really unique & made it all so fun! We look forward to seeing you in the future :)
Alex S
5.0
10/02/2023
Ann and Josh are the most amazing people to work with. They are so kind, responsive, and helpful during the entire wedding planning process. It can feel overwhelming when you start to plan a wedding and not know where to begin. Ann and Josh had a ton of recommended vendors and wedding weekend timelines that were the perfect starting place and guided us through the entire process. Not to mention they were always available to answer questions (and there were a lot!).
The inn itself is so beautiful. The grounds are amazing and we were so happy to have the inn full with our friends and family all weekend long. Having the inn reserved for all our guests made it so much easier to spend time with each person throughout the weekend. It was heartwarming to see everyone in the great room mingling and chatting. The fact that the welcome party, ceremony, reception, and after party took place at the same location also made it super easy for everyone and gave people time to explore the beautiful town of Killington throughout the weekend. All of our guests felt relaxed and happy to not need to rush around from place to place for the various wedding activities.
Having our wedding at the Trailside Inn was the best decision we made. We are so grateful to Ann and Josh for all of their help and we will be returning there for years to come. We would recommend this venue to anyone!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 10/12/2023
Thank you SO much for all of the compliments! We had an absolutely wonderful time planning...
with you & getting to know you through this process! Your kindness & sweet energy just made all of it so easy and fun. We are so happy that your weekend was filled with quality time with family & friends. We look forward to seeing you in the future!
Cassidy W
5.0
9/04/2023
The absolute best wedding venue we could have asked for!! Josh & Ann are the most helpful & kind people that truly want you to have an amazing wedding and work with you so closely to make that happen! They were open to everything and helped me with things I had not even thought of. I highly recommend them to any and all couples looking for an adorable mountain inn!!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 09/13/2023
We love being looked at as "an adorable mountain inn"! Thank you so much for the lovely re...
view :) We are thrilled that you had a wonderful wedding weekend (and planning experience leading up to it)! It was our pleasure :)
Devin D
5.0
8/25/2023
The Trailside was the perfect wedding venue for us and our guests. It was amazing to have the entire place for our friends and family for the weekend and allowed people to really get to know each other. Josh and Ann were incredibly organized and helpful throughout the entire planning process and the day of the wedding, which allowed myself and my *husband* to focus on each other and the day.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 08/30/2023
We can never say it enough, but you summed it up perfectly: "...the entire place for our f...
riends & family for the weekend...allowed people to really get to know each other..." This is the BEST part of a weekend event at Trailside. So glad that you enjoyed your wedding weekend and were able to focus on you as a couple! It was a pleasure to host you & your guests and to work with you & get to know you!
Melissa C
5.0
7/21/2023
Trailside Inn is where it's at for a wedding venue! Josh and Ann are much loved by couples and the vendors they work with.
When you book Trailside you get private access to the Inn for an entire weekend of your wedding. Because you have the place all to yourself you can throw a Welcome Party Friday night so you can spend quality time with your guests. The weekend affair reduces so much stress on the day of your wedding so you can actually enjoy your reception since you have spent so much time with the majority of your guests already.
The planning process is made super simple because of all of Josh and Ann's hard work. They help walk you through the logistics of your weekend, help introduce you to their preferred vendors, and coordinate all of the behind the scenes action the entirety of the weekend. They are super chill, transparent and get the job done. We love them!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 07/21/2023
We love the idea of being "where it's at"! Truly, thank you so much - it was our pleasure ...
to plan with you! We appreciate the relationship that developed through the process and hope to stay in touch.
Analis F
5.0
7/17/2023
The Trailside Inn is absolutely beautiful. We loved the laid back atmosphere. We specifically chose this venue so all of our friends and family could enjoy the views & be all together under one roof. Josh & Ann are absolutely wonderful. They helped with everything & we couldn’t be more grateful. They responded to emails quickly & kept in touch the entire time we were planning our wedding. I highly recommend having your wedding at The Trailside Inn. It was completely stress free & they did an amazing job with absolutely everything. Thank you again!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 07/21/2023
We are so glad that you found us when looking for a place that everyone could be together ...
for the weekend! That is what we, too, love about our property. We really loved seeing all of the traditional elements of your weekend meld with the modern pieces! It was absolutely lovely to host you both & your families. Hope to see you soon :)
Taylor J
5.0
7/17/2023
First of all Josh and Ann are amazing; professional and just experts at what they do. It rained buckets on our wedding day and they made it so I didn't even care. The Inn itself is charming and all the work they have put into it is of high quality and beautiful. They really have a special place that creates such a fun but intimate setting for your special day. Get married here! You won't regret it!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 07/21/2023
The beauty of Vermont still remains even when raining! It was such an incredible weekend a...
nd we are so thankful to have met you both & to have worked with you through this process. Thank you for all the kind words. We hope to see you again!
Sadie R
5.0
7/12/2023
Josh and Ann are the most amazing hosts. Everything about trailside is incredible. The entire wedding was smooth and amazing because Josh and Ann (owners) are there every step of the way. They communicate, they help, and their amazing space was the talk of the wedding. We got so so many compliments on how things looked, the rooms, the feel, and the accommodations. I cannot recommend them enough. I was a needy & picky bride and they took it all in stride and made my weekend dreams come true.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 07/21/2023
Let's just get this out of the way...we would never consider you a needy or picky bride! N...
ot at all! We received so many comments from vendors on how excited they were for this wedding and how fun & different it was! We were all so thrilled to see it all come together...the colors, the fun elements, all of the fantastic details!
Thank you so much for being so great through the entire process - it was a joy!
Aimee T
5.0
12/08/2022
10/10, A+, perfect score, top marks, call it whatever you want, the bottom line is this place was the best. Our guests couldn't believe we had the whole property to ourselves for the whole weekend. Josh and Ann were the perfect hosts, it was clear they had put on weddings many times before and were always one step ahead. They diffuse the stressful part of planning a wedding and allow the bride and groom to focus on the joy and celebration of the event. We were so well taken care of from the moment we signed the contract at Trailside. There is lots to do in the area, and the venue kept everyone entertained late into the night. If I were you I would stop looking anywhere else and just hope Trailside is still open for the weekend you want.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 12/10/2022
We are SO super happy that you chose Trailside for your wedding weekend! We were thrilled...
to be a part of it :) Best of all, we are grateful to be able to call you lifelong friends <3
Jenny R
5.0
11/14/2022
My experience with Trailside Inn was so delightful, I'm not even sure how to start describing it. In the summer of 2021 my (then) fiancé and I were somewhat frantically searching for a wedding venue. We wanted a place where we would be able to host most if not all of our family and friends because the most important thing was that we were able to relax and connect with our guests. It was on a rainy July day when we drove RT 100 to the Trailside Inn to meet with Josh and Ann. Even in with the dreary weather, the Inn stood out. Nestled in the woods, just down the road from Killington it had the perfect mix of Vermont beauty and solitude. The interior of the inn has been lovingly cared for by Josh and Ann and manages to be effortlessly cool. And then there was Josh and Ann themselves. They are so down to earth but obviously very capable and organized. We knew they would be a huge asset when it came to planning.
And honestly, it lived up to our wildest dreams.
Josh and Ann are super stars. They were so helpful every step of the way. Whether it was contacting a vendor or answering a question about "how is X typically done" I felt so confident that we had things under control because of them. The weekend itself was, if possible, even more relaxing. When we arrived on Thursday we unloaded food and decor and they just took it all and I didn't have to worry about it again. It left us so much more time to relax and be present.
The inn itself was so perfectly charming. We were very fortunate with the weather and got to explore some of the local area but we also enjoyed hanging out in the common rooms for breakfast, after dinner games, and general socializing. We wanted together time, and we got it.
If I were to do it over, I would get married at Trailside every time.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 11/14/2022
Our experience with the two of you was equally delightful! It was such a true pleasure to ...
host your wedding this year. The love and connectedness within your families was incredible. We are so glad that you felt that Trailside was such a good fit for you because we felt that you were such a good fit for Trailside! We had such a wonderful time planning with you for your weekend and then experiencing the weekend itself. Thank you for finding us nestled in those woods :) We hope to see you all again one day very soon!
Alex B
5.0
10/29/2022
We recently hosted our wedding at The Trailside Inn on 8/27 and I will recommend this venue to everyone and anyone I can. It's everything you could ask for when booking a destination wedding. Trailside is located close to so many hiking trails and quiet little Vermont towns. It has the amazing convenience of on-site lodging and you get the whole venue for a weekend making for such a special experience. From start to finish, the innkeepers, Ann and Josh, went above and beyond. They come with recommendations for every part of the weekend and are always available and responsive to questions. They helped communicate with vendors leading up to the wedding and made sure the whole wedding day went smoothly. Our guests raved about how fun the weekend was (and even how comfy the beds are). Ann and Josh help take so much stress out of the planning process. I can confidently say choosing The Trailside Inn was the easiest decision in our whole wedding planning process. I'm really hoping one of our guests will decide to host their wedding there so we can experience another Trailside event!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 11/03/2022
Your review + chatting up Trailside are the best thanks we could ever ask for! Word of mou...
th recommendations are everything for a small business :) We are so thrilled that you had such an amazing experience for your wedding weekend. It really was so beautiful and we were happy to be there to help along the way. Here's hoping that you get your wish to return as a wedding guest next time!
Emily H
5.0
10/27/2022
Trailside Inn was the perfect place for us to have our wedding and our wedding was beyond anything that we could have imagined. Josh and Ann sell the idea of a wedding weekend, and we got just that. Three full days spent alongside our family and friends and it was truly a magical experience.
Our dream wedding was to get married in Vermont, and spend the weekend alongside our family and most of our guest list. Around 85% of the guests ended up staying at Trailside with us. It gave us significantly more time with all of our guests and also allowed the guests to meet and get to know each other, which made our wedding weekend even that much more special. Trailside also allows guests to check in on Thursday night, which close to half of our guests chose to do, allowing us even more time to spend with our family and friends, while also allowing our guests the opportunity to explore Vermont and sightsee without having to feel rushed to get back for wedding events.
According to the guests, the overwhelming sentiment about the room accommodations were great. The rooms were the perfect mix of Vermont rustic charm, all while having the necessities to make a cozy weekend away. We didn’t have any issues with our lodging whatsoever, in large part due to the owners of Trailside, Josh & Ann. They were on top of everything.
We booked Trailside about 14 months before our wedding date. From the initial meeting before we booked Trailside for our wedding, all the way through the end of our wedding weekend, Josh & Ann were extremely helpful and easy to work with. They know all the right questions to ask to make sure your day is what you want, and were also able to help us work through some nontraditional components to make sure everything ran smoothly. They know what they are doing and have their operation extremely dialed.
We chose from a list of vendors they had previously worked with, and all of them were phenomenal. They have good working relationships with some truly great vendors, who just like Trailside have an extremely dialed operation. If they are available, we highly recommended sticking to the "Recommended Vendors" list as much as possible, because their prior experience at Trailside made our weekend run seamless.
We highly recommend booking Trailside Inn for a wedding venue. Our weekend was perfect and we attribute most of that to Josh and Ann and Trailside Inn.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 10/28/2022
The weekend wedding experience really is the best! It is such a great way to spend time wi...
th loved ones & not feel rushed. We are so glad that you got to experience that and enjoy yourselves! And yes - we are so fortunate to have an absolutely stellar bunch of vendors that we work with....truly the best. Congratulations and best wishes always to you both!!
Lauryn C
5.0
10/10/2022
If you are in doubt at all, book now! You will not regret it! Ann and Josh are incredible hosts and absolute wizards at helping you organize vendors and plan wedding details. The site is beautiful and all the guests are still raving about how much fun they had over the wedding weekend. The game room was a big hit and Josh and Ann helped us with all our personalized touches, like photos over the fireplace and homemade décor for the ceremony. The Trailside Inn was the perfect spot for our dream wedding and we could not have asked for a better weekend!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 10/10/2022
We like our new title of "wizards"! :) There was so much enjoyment in helping plan your we...
ekend and getting to know the two of you! You are both such special people and your weekend will never be forgotten <3 We hope that we will see you again one day!
Kaitlyn S
5.0
10/05/2022
We just had our wedding at the Trailside Inn, and Ann and Josh were absolutely amazing. They’re LGBT friendly and made us feel welcome from the very first conversation. They were prepared for everything and anything, and helped us through every step of preparing for our big day! Their inn was located between both of our families and we loved the idea of having everyone in one location for the weekend. They have a list of vendors who they have vetted and know will do a great job. (Go with the taco truck!) The vibe at The Trailside Inn is amazing. Ann and Josh make you feel like a friend and they are there all weekend to ensure you are enjoying yourself and not stressing. Even our friends and family couldn’t stop saying how great the location, Josh & Ann, and the weekend were. If you’re looking for a place where you can relax and spend time with those you love most, then this is the place for you!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 10/07/2022
We couldn't agree more - our vendors are amazing! Thank you for all of the beautiful words...
about them and us. We are so glad that everyone had an amazing time, especially the brides! It was our pleasure to have everyone for the weekend & we hope to see you again :)
Olivia M
5.0
9/14/2022
If you are considering booking The Trailside Inn for your wedding - DO IT. Josh and Ann, and their family, are truly wonderful people who went above and beyond to help us have the wedding day of our dreams. The Inn has gotten some major updates in the past few years (AC in rooms, new bathrooms, solar power) and was a comfortable spot to host almost all of our wedding guests for the weekend. We loved being able to spend as much time as possible with our guests and not need to worry about transportation or any other logistics like that.
As for the planning process, Josh and Ann were immensely helpful - quick to respond to emails or even jump on the phone when needed. They know the industry and most area vendors well so it was really invaluable to be able to lean on them when we had questions or concerns.
Our wedding at Trailside was beyond anything we could have imagined and we are so grateful!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 09/19/2022
Thank you, thank you! All of your kind words mean SO much! Your weekend was so very specia...
l to us & we are absolutely thrilled that it exceeded your expectations. We cannot thank you enough for choosing Trailside & for allowing us to be a part of your incredible celebration. We thoroughly enjoyed planning & seeing your vision come together <3 We hope to see you again in the very near future!
Shannon M
5.0
9/08/2022
I had my wedding weekend at trailside inn , Anne and Josh were the best help and most welcoming for all our guests for the weekend ! The venue was clean and very nice and spacious ! I highly recommend anyone to stay at trailside for their wedding !! You won’t be disappointed
Response from The Trailside Inn on 09/09/2022
Thank you for the kind review! It was a pleasure to work with you for your special weekend...
:)
Alexa L
5.0
8/25/2022
What a magical weekend made even better by the Innkeepers Ann and Josh. Our guests were absolutely thrilled to have the whole inn to ourselves to reconnect with those we haven’t seen in a while. Ann and Josh took care of everything and enabled me to sit back, relax, and truly enjoy the weekend with family and friends. The best wedding weekend I could’ve ever imagined.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 08/27/2022
We are always hopeful that relaxation will set in early on with the weekend's start...so v...
ery glad that you felt that way! It was an incredible weekend with lots of time with friends & family...and gorgeous weather! Thank you for allowing us to help and for the connection to a new vendor. Best always to you both! Hope we see you again very soon :)
anonymous u
5.0
7/25/2022
Ann and Josh at the Trailside Inn are fantastic. We wanted a smaller wedding where all of our guests were able to stay on site for our weekend to all be together. Our wedding at the Trailside Inn captured our vision and more! Ann and Josh worked closely with us throughout our entire planning phase. They were unbelievably helpful by recommending and continuing contact with other vendors. Ever since we signed our contract to the day after our wedding, I truly felt that Ann and Josh had our wedding vision at heart.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 08/07/2022
Thank you for the kind review! We loved your wedding vision and were so happy to see it al...
l come together :) What a great weekend <3 Best to you both always & know that you forever have a home away from home at Trailside!
Elizabeth W
5.0
7/21/2022
We are so, so happy we found Trailside Inn. We hosted a cross-border wedding (half Canadian/ half American from all over) and having the weekend, along with use of the entire Inn for our guests, was a great way to break the ice and have people get together in a relaxing atmosphere. So many people said it was the best wedding they had been to and really enjoyed the venue. There are activities for everyone to enjoy in Killington (great shopping, food, hiking, golf, swimming, etc.) and all of the recommended vendors are top notch and run like a well-oiled machine. We used VT Farms Catering (a must!), Celebration rentals, Linen Shop, and Caja Madera. Josh and Ann were super helpful and supportive throughout the whole process and kept us sane! We had to postpone our original 2021 date because of COVID and they were very accommodating. If I could do it all over again I wouldn’t change a single thing about our wedding here.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 08/07/2022
We, too, are so happy that you found Trailside Inn! It was a pleasure to help you both (fi...
nally) get to the weekend wedding you wanted :) And we couldn't agree more - we are so fortunate to have a fantastic group of vendors to work with!! They are top notch. We wish you the best always and hope to see you in the near future!
Courtney P
5.0
7/08/2022
BOOK THIS VENUE! My husband and I got married at The Trailside Inn this past weekend and could not be happier with how everything went.
The inn itself is the perfect setting for a weekend destination getaway. The surrounding area is gorgeous, with waterfalls and scenic hiking right down the street. The rooms are all beautifully updated with new bathrooms and hardwood. The lodge, downstairs game room and backyard with fire pit are fantastic spots to congregate with guests. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, and we received SO many compliments about everything from our guests.
In addition to the beautiful setting, the owners, Josh and Ann, were amazing throughout the entire process. They were incredibly organized and professional. They had google sheets and questionnaires and would remind us about deadlines and timelines in a way that made everything a breeze as far as planning goes. We went with all their recommended vendors and were not disappointed. They clearly love what they do and it shows.
In choosing The Trailside Inn, you will not only get the best wedding planning duo ever, but you will feel like you've gained some true friends. Josh joined in on some lawn games with our guests and Ann seamlessly walked us through all of the finer details of the weekend while easing our nerves. My husband was deployed for much of the pre-wedding planning and I can personally say I am forever grateful to both Josh and Ann for not only making everything easier but fun at the same time. I cannot imagine having our wedding anywhere else. If you are fortunate enough to find them free, book without delay!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 07/08/2022
What an amazing weekend! Thank you for all of the compliments...we appreciate each & every...
one! It was fantastic working with you & helping to put the weekend together. And even better to know that you were so pleased with it all! Please come by whenever you're anywhere near Killington! Best always <3
Kelsey C
5.0
7/01/2022
We booked The Trailside Inn in early 2021 amidst high market demand for wedding venues on popular dates. Josh, one of the innkeepers, was very flexible in offering us a video tour of the lodge via FaceTime, and answered all our questions with complete honesty and transparency. We made two planning visits between booking and our wedding, during which Josh and Ann (Josh's wife, co-innkeeper, and lead event coordinator), helped us turn our concepts and ideas into concrete plans. They provided vendor recommendations, guidance on ceremony and reception processes, and valuable insight based on their years of experience. Overall, the booking and planning process could not have been easier with the help of Josh and Ann.
On wedding weekend, things were even better. The Trailside is a family owned and operated business, and the nature of the venue means it will be just your friends and family on the property throughout your event. As a result, Josh and Ann are able to provide unbeatable personal attention and detailed service. Ann is also an outstanding event coordinator--once you work out your contract details with individual vendors, Ann handles all further correspondence and operational planning for setup, execution, and takedown. The ultimate consequence of this level of attention and service is that once you show up, you can enjoy your time with your friends and family rather than worrying about putting on a big party.
Importantly, Josh and Ann are also very familiar with all the other vendors you'll need. Because the Trailside's main business is the provision the party space and lodging (and because tourism/hospitality are some of Vermont's top industries), things like food, flowers, music, and tables/chairs/place settings all come from separate vendors. Although this can be a lot to manage in the beginning, Josh and Ann have great working and personal relationships with nearly every vendor in the area, and can provide a direct line to whoever you need, even if you're having trouble getting in touch. This is an invaluable asset that reduces the stress of managing several contacts at once. Further, the nature of this arrangement means you have 100% complete customizability in how things look, sound, feel, and go throughout the weekend. Want to ride bicycles down the aisle? They've done it, and know a photographer that will make it look like the cover of a Nicholas Sparks novel. Want a Celtic harpist to play Lord of the Rings melodies as you marry in the woods? Not a problem. At the Trailside, you're not limited to the standardized "packages" that a lot of all-inclusive venues offer, and although it's more work, it's very much worth it.
One of the most unique parts of the Trailside experience is having the entire property to yourself for an entire weekend. Josh and Ann help you organize and execute a "welcome party" on the day before your wedding so guests can get in, get fed, and get to know each other more casually before reconvening the next day for the big event. This pays off immensely in creating familiarity between guests so that when dancing time comes, nobody is bashful. I'm fairly certain every single guest we had on our weekend commented not only on how beautiful the property was, but how great it was that the whole weekend was just our group.
Ultimately, if you decide you want to (or are told by your families that you have to) engage with the wedding industrial complex, there is no better way to do it than the Trailside way!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 07/08/2022
Wow - 'thank you' just doesn't do it!! It was such a pleasure to work with you toward your...
vision of your most special weekend <3 And it was incredible to see it all come together! We loved the unique elements (we always say "you do you!") and personal touches. We certainly hope to see you again in the future & wish you the very best always!
Nick M
5.0
6/09/2022
Trailside was everything we could have wanted in a venue, and more! Our guests were so impressed with the location and how friendly the staff was. I highly recommend Trailside if you are looking for a great place to host friends and family for a stress-free wedding weekend.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 07/08/2022
Thank you SO much for everything - it was fantastic to work with you both & to host you fo...
r our 1st wedding of 2022 <3 Your take on a things was the most unique that we have ever seen and it was AMAZING - so fun & so cool. Thank you for choosing Trailside :-D
Dominique P
5.0
1/18/2022
I really can't think of anything the folks at The Trailside Inn could do to improve the wedding experience here.
Ann and Josh were flexible, helpful, and great at communicating with us through a pandemic. We started planning our wedding in 2019 and like many others were not able to hold our wedding in 2020 but did have our party in 2021. Ann and Josh made the initial planning low stress and easy to navigate and managed to keep that vibe through to our wedding day itself. In short, they're incredibly easy to work with and very helpful.
The venue is beautiful and awesome! The recent renovations to guest rooms and the game room turned out really well. The whole place has a rustic/hip (still modern and super clean) vibe. Our wedding took place at the beginning of October and the outdoor area where the ceremony was set up could not have worked out better. It's a really cool spot!
Our families aren't from VT so an additional advantage to having our wedding at Trailside for the weekend was that our guests had the chance to explore the area. So, they all made the trip up for our wedding of course, but most guests turned the trip into even more of a weekend getaway than we planned it to be (which we all definitely needed after being locked down for so long).
In short, the people are knowledgeable and helpful and the place is beautiful and fun!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 01/24/2022
As much as working through a pandemic is just not ideal, we are truly grateful that it all...
owed us to work with our postponement couples for so long! This wedding was no exception. Thank you both for sticking through it with us, despite the surreal obstacles.
The unique elements that you brought to this weekend made it so fun and funky and enjoyable! Your individual styles were woven in perfectly & we loved to see that come to life <3
We'd love to see you for a visit sometime!
Steven S
5.0
11/09/2021
There aren't enough amazing things to say about Trailside! Josh and Ann helped us navigate a mini-mony in the thick of COVID 2020, while never losing track of our plans for a bigger reception in 2021 with all our friends and family. Their support and knowledge was invaluable and we loved working with them. On top of that, Trailside was our dream wedding venue through and through. Housing on site for all friends and family, beautiful rustic woodland backdrop, phenomenal vendors and relationships, opportunities to DIY and think out of the box, and so much more! We can't recommend Trailside enough and can't wait to keep visiting for years to come.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 11/10/2021
It was such a pleasure to host you twice!! You rode the Covid rollercoaster with ease and ...
grace and came out in the end with 2 beautiful events <3 Thank you for loving Vermont, for choosing Trailside and for trusting in us. We wish you the best in this chapter of your story and hope to see you in the years to come!
Kim B
5.0
11/04/2021
When COVID ruined our destination wedding plans we were so upset! Little did we know it was the best thing to happen! Finding the Trailside Inn, and as a result Josh and Ann, truly was the most amazing thing that could have happened. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding!
They were responsive and helpful from the first phone call, through the countless ( my wife might say obsessive amount) of emails I sent, right through our fairwell brunch! They had the best advice, you could tell they have done this many times. The Inn itself is beautiful and cozy and is big enough for all your guests. Our guests felt right at home, they even sat in the great room in their robe drinking coffee watching the sun rise! The game room was a perfect addition for the welcome party and the after party!
The best part about having our wedding there was it was affordable and it was a whole weekend! We went up Thursday night with our bridal party and had full access to the place just for us. We decorated and spent time with those who helped make our day special. Friday we had the welcome party with Caja Madera taco truck (highly recommend) with all of our guests which gave us the time to mingle and connect with everyone! Many people say their wedding went by so fast and they didn’t get to talk to their guest as much as they liked, but I don’t feel that way at all. That’s because you have a whole weekend to spend time with everyone!
Our planning meetings were over zoom because of covid but that didn’t make it any less personable and we didn’t feel like we missed out at all. That’s the kind of people Josh and Ann are, they make you feel like you’ve been friends for years and make you feel so comfortable. They took all the stress out of planning! The organization made us feel so calm and stress free throughout the whole process. The day of the wedding, Josh and Ann had everything covered, all I had to worry about was saying the right name at the arbor! (I did)
My best advice is to book your wedding here, trust Josh and Ann on their vendor recommendations and you will have a weekend you will never forget. We have been told by so many that our wedding was the best wedding they went to and I know for a fact it is because we had it at the Trailside Inn!
All the vendors we used listed below are highly recommended and were all suggested by Josh and Ann!
Welcome party- caja madera taco truck
Caterer- Vermont farms (best food ever!)
Linen- the linen shop
Dj- Vermont DJ
Rentals- rain or shine
Floral- Pittsfield garden center
Response from The Trailside Inn on 11/10/2021
We couldn't be happier that circumstance brought you to Trailside! Thank you so much for t...
he wonderful review :) We enjoyed each and every moment planning with you and your weekend was just incredible! The love, fun & energy that you bring is contagious -- please come visit and bring more of it our way!
Kristina D
5.0
10/14/2021
Wow! Trailside Inn offered everything we could have ever imagined in our wedding weekend and more! Josh and Ann, the owners of the Inn and the day-of wedding coordinators are total rock stars at what they do. As you plan your wedding, they will be by your side the whole way recommending vendors and fitting all of the details together. Then during the weekend, they make sure EVERYTHING happens without a hitch. They are so welcoming to all of the guests and make sure to be on a first name basis with all parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Our guests raved about them and how well they complement their cozy, ski-themed inn! Unique wedding features that come with Trailside (most of which we didn’t even know we wanted until we saw them) include the Friday night welcome gathering for all guests to catch up and get to know new people, the Barn and Loft apartments for the wedding parties to stay in, the beautiful wooden altar for the ceremony, the tent on site for dinner and the party (!), and the game room in the basement for the after party! Trailside truly far exceeded our expectations and made our special weekend as perfect as we ever could have imagined. We cannot thank Josh and Ann enough! We 1,000% recommend Trailside for your wedding and can’t wait to get back this winter to ski Killington/Pico and relive our incredible memories! -Jeff and Kristina 8/28/21
Response from The Trailside Inn on 10/28/2021
It was so fantastic working with you both! The love and organization that you put into pla...
nning your weekend really showed :) We are THRILLED that everything was just as you had hoped and that your guests felt welcomed <3 We look forward to seeing you in the wintertime!!
Kristin L
5.0
10/08/2021
I wish we could relive our wedding weekend! The Trailside Inn is a beautiful hidden oasis in Killington VT. Josh and Ann were so helpful from the start and were incredibly understanding and accommodating when we rescheduled our wedding because of the pandemic. The whole weekend went so smoothly thanks to Josh and Ann’s oversight and expertise. We loved being able to spend time with our guests all weekend. The Friday night welcome party allowed us to truly enjoy the reception, since we had already talked to all of our guests the night before. The day of the wedding was truly a breeze and so memorable. Our guests could not say enough about the venue, the food (Caja Madera and VT Farms Catering!), the music, the flowers. The game room was a great place for the after party for guests staying on site and that was a huge hit. My husband and I had a blast, and so did our guests! We also were able to include our dog Guinness in our weekend festivities, which we were so happy about (and he loved the attention)! Thank you again for a truly amazing weekend! I would highly recommend to any couple considering this venue.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 10/08/2021
We are so THRILLED to know that you had such a unforgettable weekend! Our goal is always t...
o strive for stress-free :) We had a most wonderful time planning with you from Day 1 and wish you both all the very best always! Please come visit whenever Killington is in your sights.
Nikki B
5.0
10/02/2021
The Trailside Inn is owned and operated by two amazing people who literally work hard to ensure everyone is comfortable and cared for. We enjoyed the grounds, thought the facility was amazing and the friendliness of the staff is so much better than other places we have visited.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 10/06/2021
It was a true pleasure to host you & your husband! We appreciate that you traveled for tha...
t wedding weekend. Thank you for taking the time to review and for all of your kind words.
Valerie N
5.0
9/22/2021
I went to my sisters wedding at Trailside and it was the most beautiful wedding I have ever been to. Being able to spend the whole weekend with family and friends was a great way to celebrate the marriage. Josh and Ann were helpful and so organized. They know what they’re doing and will make sure you have a perfect event. I will always have amazing memories from this weekend. I’m just jealous my sister found this perfect venue before I did!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 09/30/2021
We cannot thank you enough for taking the time to write this wonderful review! It is so ki...
nd of you to take the time to do so, and to leave such glowing remarks just makes it that much more special <3 Thank you!
VT W
5.0
9/02/2021
We had our wedding at the Trailside Inn and it was an amazing spot to have a wedding. It was intimate and rustic with great spaces inside and out for our guests. Josh and Ann were so pleasant and personable to work with. We loved the venue and would recommend to anyone looking to have a Vermont wedding. We loved that the majority of our guests could stay on site and celebrate all weekend!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 09/30/2021
We have so enjoyed getting to know you both & plan with you toward your weekend :) We are ...
incredibly grateful that you chose Trailside :) We hope to see more of you in the future!
Jeff M
5.0
8/28/2021
From the very first steps of walking onto the property at the Trailside Inn, we KNEW this would be our wedding venue.
The Trailside Inn has "rustic Vermont" all over it. From the driveway, to the wooden covered interior, to the fire pits, babbling creek, beautiful views, and unbelievable guest rooms. If you are looking for that perfect Vermont experience/getaway wedding, this is the place.
The property is surrounded by ample green space for activities and lounging throughout a weekend event. The interior of the venue is tons of exposed wooden beams, wooden tables, and has such a cozy VT vibe. This is what we were looking for.
The owners, Josh and Ann, don't consider themselves Wedding Planners, but rather Wedding Guides. They are both there to walk you through every step of the way, but only to ensure you are getting the wedding you deserve, and to ask the questions you may not have even thought about. Their openness to our ideas, and their suggestions (local vendors, caterers, and tips on where to swim, golf, bike, hike, all the fun!) were all discussed enthusiastically, and in a timely manner. We thoroughly appreciated the constant communication with the venue, even if it was the smallest of questions. Even throughout the weekend, Josh and Ann were as hands on or hands off as we wanted, and were both always nearby if we needed anything at all. Josh and Ann are pros at making sure your wedding weekend is what you're looking for. They absolutely know their stuff!
Beyond being so knowledgeable on wedding weekend events, Josh and Anna are just some of the nicest people you will ever meet or work with. Our guests loved the feel of a privately, locally owned venue like this, and Josh and Ann are a testament to that. They made sure our guests were taken care of, and we never stopped hearing how much everyone loved both of them.
There are also two dedicated spaces, separate from the main venue (but only 10 yards away) which housed our wedding party, the spaces have private bedrooms, full kitchens, a billiard table, and allowed our wedding party to have that “VIP” experience they all deserved. This was AMAZING to have throughout the weekend if anyone just needed to step away from it all for a few minutes, or relax in a private space with close friends.
The venue itself is perfect for a relaxing weekend. From the absolutely gorgeous guest rooms (seriously, everyone was SO thrilled with the spaces, beds, and amenities), to the game room (billiards, jenga, music, lounge furniture, private restrooms, beer pong, etc.) which is open for late-night fun. The back deck of the venue was also a treat as our guests were able to enjoy a beverage and food off the grill while being immersed in the surrounding VT wilderness, any time they wanted!.
Being able to have your own little getaway for the weekend where all guests stay on site, and the only people on site are your guests, was really such a unique wedding experience. We were really able to make it our own.
We were looking for a perfect, and private New England location that housed our guests for an entire weekend, and the Trailside Inn could not have been more perfect. If we had the opportunity to ever get married again, this would be the place. Maybe a 5 year reunion celebration? We're SO in!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 09/30/2021
Thank you SO very much for the incredibly thoughtful review! We appreciate each and every ...
sentiment <3
We wish you the very best always and hope that life as a married couple has begun in a most beautiful way for you both!
Sophie N
5.0
8/08/2021
We recently got married at the Trailside and we have not stopped smiling since. It has taken us several attempts to find the right words to describe how perfect our wedding weekend at the Trailside was. The environment and atmosphere that innkeepers Ann and Josh have cultivated is one of a kind. If you are even considering the Trailside as a possible venue, legitimately forget all the others and cha cha slide over to the Trailside.
The idea of holding a 3-day long celebration with all your loved ones as the only guests in their stunning property is brilliant. From arrival to checkout, Ann and Josh made everything simple, streamlined and actually fun. They have experience in both hospitality and wedding industries, which made us feel like we were treated as human beings rather than just another client. They are so caring and really make you feel like a long time friend.
We originally planned our date in 2020 and due to COVID we had to postpone. Josh and Ann always kept us updated on the new state regulations as they came out and they were quick to respond to any questions or requests. When we ultimately had to postpone, they offered a new date in 2021 without hesitation. It was amazing to have such support and to feel like a priority during such a stressful time.
They also have a lot of professional connections with amazing vendors. They coordinate the needs of the wedding couple and timing behind the scenes, so we wouldn’t have the stress of planning all the details. Throughout the weekend, we never had to worry about anything because Josh and Ann were on top of it. No detail, no matter how small, was forgotten. From helping us organize decorations, putting our gifts/cards into a box that we could easily put into our car, and resupplying food or wedding favors, they’re like awesome wedding ninjas and we were so busy having fun we didn't even notice it happening.
Josh and Ann are also very communicative and easy to talk with via phone, email or video. Since the very first meeting with them, the entire process of pre-wedding planning, day of the wedding coordination, and even after the wedding details, they answered all questions quickly and professionally, and quelled our nerves when we got the jitters.
We wish we could leave more than five stars, because the Trailside and its lovely innkeepers deserve so much more than that (like, at least 100 stars). We love you Ann and Josh! Thanks for our dream weekend!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 09/30/2021
What a true true joy to have worked with you both <3 And really "work" is not the right wo...
rd at all...you made it so easy and fun and...fun! We will gladly take on the title of "wedding ninjas" and just may have to adjust our business cards! So much love to you -- hope to see you again very soon! Thank you for everything!!
Amanda C
5.0
7/19/2021
I cannot say enough about our entire wedding weekend with Trailside. Ann and Josh go above and beyond in everything they do, and are so seamless about their work you never even notice what’s happening until this beautiful wedding comes alive in front of you. From sending an email to see if the venue was open and getting a call from Josh twenty minutes later, to debriefing and laughing with josh and Ann after the wedding, they were the most supportive and fun coordinators you could ask for. This wedding was better than anything I could’ve ever asked for. From the beautiful scenic environment, to the low key vibe that allowed everyone to mix and mingle, to the AMAZING vendors like Caja Madera taco truck for the welcome party, to The Linen Shop VT and Raine or Shine Rentals. The highlight was VT Farms Catering and Vermont DJ. We had rain during our wedding day and Ann and Josh pulled together a beautiful ceremony under the tent last minute. It was perfect and everything happened with no stress. Our guests continue to rave about the wedding, saying it was one of the best they’ve ever been to. You plan a wedding for so long, that when it comes together this beautifully you can’t feel anything but grateful, and SO much of that is due to Trailside Inn and Ann and Josh and the stellar team they put together. If you are looking for a beautiful Vermont vibe, wedding coordinators and inn owners who feel like family, and killer food and dancing, you have your spot. My fiancé and I joke that we will be back to Trailside Inn next weekend because it was so perfect there.
Response from The Trailside Inn on 08/30/2021
We were looking forward to your wedding from the moment you booked! The amount of fun & lo...
ve that was flowing all. weekend. long was just incredible. What a true joy & pleasure it was to be able to be a part of this super special union. You know our door is always open and we certainly hope to see you both walking through it sometime soon!
Lauren L
5.0
6/30/2021
It’s hard to even know where to begin when talking about Trailside and the lovely Inn owners, Josh and Ann. Let me start by saying if you are considering having your wedding at Trailside, just do it! We had our wedding there in June of 2021 and it was perfect. We loved the idea of having a weekend long event and it was so wonderful and unique to be able to find a place to do that where our guests would be the only ones on the (absolutely stunning) property. My husband and I had the best weekend - even better than we could have hoped for - and our guests have already started to request that we plan a 5 year anniversary party at Trailside. Josh and Ann are so organized, detail oriented and easy to communicate with - in addition to just being wonderful people! They made every part of the planning process so easy and seamless, even as we dealt with changes due to COVID. Due to the pandemic, we ended up making some pretty significant changes to our plans just a few months out and they could not have been more helpful or supportive during that process. All of the vendors they recommended were equally as great. We had tacos from Caja Madera on Friday night and our reception dinner was done by Black Diamond BBQ with dessert from Dream Makers Bakers. All were recommended to us by Trailside and our guests continue to tell us how amazing the food was (best wedding food they’ve ever had!) :) As we went through the planning process and interacted with different vendors, all of them told us that we were in excellent hands with Josh and Ann and that they absolutely loved working with Trailside. As someone who knew nothing about planning or coordinating a wedding, but who is also very type A and anxious, I can honestly say that I had no anxiety during the wedding weekend because Josh and Ann were on top of anything that came up. From pre-wedding planning to day of coordination, they were truly there for anything and everything we could have wanted or needed. We can not recommend them highly enough!
Response from The Trailside Inn on 07/13/2021
Lauren & Tyler were such a dream to work with! They knew what they wanted and were so easy...
to work with to get there. Their families were absolutely wonderful and all guests were such a pleasure to host. We couldn't have imagined a better way to kick off our 2021 wedding season (especially after 15 months in a pandemic!). We are so happy to have gotten to know you both, Lauren & Tyler. We welcome any opportunity to host you again!
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