Tourterelle Inn Dining & Events

rocess, Christine was so informative, professional, accommodating, and reassuring that on the big day, everyone was able to completely enjoy the festivities. It all went so smoothly! Bill did an amazing job with the food - absolutely everything was delicious, from the appetizers to the desserts! It really was phenomenal, and guests didn't stop remarking about it. I wholeheartedly recommend Tourterelle as a wedding/reception venue! It really is perfect!!

very versatile parameters of their menu, they can cook and serve with class and elegance.

ed with Christine to customize everything we really wanted. For example, instead of champagne for toasts we went with Woodchuck cider. The outdoor hall is beautiful with a red barn look but open to excellent views of the mountains. We had a DJ and a dance floor as well as 85 guests at tables without crowding. We had the wedding ceremony as well as the reception on site. It was convenient for the guests (and us!) to not have to travel. There were plenty of places on the grounds for the photographer to use for the official wedding photos, and during the photos the guests had space to play lawn games. We also worked with Christine on selecting a dinner menu and wedding cake. Both the cake and the dinner were amazing. The whole night went so fast but I wish I could have gotten more of the cake! We stayed for breakfast the next day which was included. I can't forget to mention the fire pit. After dark, some of the guests roasted marshmallows. It was pretty neat sitting by a campfire in a wedding dress. We rented the three bedrooms upstairs for the wedding night for ourselves and a few other people. I would recommend others doing the same, for both getting dressed beforehand and to not have to drive after the big day. The room my husband and I stayed in has a jacuzzi! Christine was very easy to work with. The whole planning process was less stressful with her help. She gave us the whole day before to decorate the pavilion and wedding arch. I recommend having your wedding at Tourterelle 100%!

Vermont without being out-of-this-world-expensive. We decided on Tourterelle for a number of reasons and were so glad we did! The location, about five minutes out of Middlebury, provides ample lodging for guests, after-party bars to keep the wedding going into the wee hours of the night and lots of Vermonty activities for your out-of-town friends and family. We ended up making our wedding a three-day event with a casual rehearsal dinner on Friday and brunch on Sunday morning. The views from Tourterelle are beautiful with a pond and classic red barn with a post-and-beam interior. Our wedding day was cloudy with a chance of rain and quite cool for the fall, and our party of 100 partied the night away in the barn for stand-up hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dancing. The best thing about Tourterelle is Christine and Chef Bill's flexibility. They've literally done pig roasts for weddings to fancy affairs with duck confit and filet mignon. Anything is possible, and they're happy to carry out your vision, whatever it may be. From cocktails to seating arrangements, they will do what they can to make your day special and fit your budget. One thing that many people don't think about when picking a wedding venue is the importance of having a coordinator on the ground to implement your vision on the big day. You put so many hours into the planning... you want to make sure it's perfect. Tourterelle doesn't advertise this, but Christine is a phenomenal wedding-day coordinator. There's no need to hire one, which is also a cost-savings. I had a very specific vision, and on the Thursday before we got married, I literally dropped off crates and baskets and boxes full of decorations with directions for Christine and left her to work her magic. She carried out my vision beautifully, which was a huge stress off of me, my family and my bridesmaids on the big day. We could relax and know we were in excellent hands. When looking back on it, there are many choices for wedding venues in Vermont, but I think you'll be hard-pressed to find one with people are caring as Christine and Bill, and as nimble and flexible. I also don't think you'll find a more beautiful ceremony location and quintessential Vermont barn for the prices at Tourterelle. A year later, our friends and family keep telling us it was the best wedding they had ever been too (and they mean it). They always rave about the location and how Vermont it was to be married in such a beautiful, classic Vermont location.

s no way to put into words how wonderful of a person, wedding planner, or inn owner she is! You will just have to meet her for yourself! I had a lot of my own ideas and details I wanted to bring into the venue and Christine was very accommodating. She hung pictures of our grandparents, who unfortunately were no longer with us or unable to attend, on the tree in the reception area. I was the first bride to ask about having a car transport me to the ceremony site in front of the pond and Christine was very excited to try it and also let her upcoming brides know of this new idea. She even served complimentary pink lemonade to all the guests per a last minute request of mine. Bill, the owner and chef, is very talented and makes delicious food. We did buffet style. Everyone raved about how delicious the food was from the meat to the side salad. Every detail that I had imagined in my head came to life on my wedding day. I was able to relax and take in all of my hard work and planning while Christine made sure everything fell into place. The following morning we were treated to a delicious brunch which was the perfect way to end the perfect wedding! I am truly grateful that I got to work with Christine. My only complaint is that I can't plan a wedding at Tourterelle every year!

iddle, to the incredible service, and the food it made the perfect setting for our summer wedding. Not to mention, it was so affordable for us, and worth every penny (if I remember right, I believe our cost included rehearsal dinner and 2 nights at the inn-with free brunch the next day). Owners Christine and Bill Snell were the most pleasant people to work with. Bill, the chef, made up an incredible menu selection of salmon and beef, both with side dishes, as well as a pasta dish for a vegetarian option for our guests. He worked around allergies, including my husbands and made sure to ask if any guests may have allergies to keep in mind as well. We chose to do a buffet because it fit our style and we wanted our guests to choose what they wanted when they saw the food and have the option to have a little bit of everything. We had plenty of food for all of our 110 guests. Christine was the ultimate wedding planner! I cannot say enough about her. She was everywhere we needed her to be throughout the wedding ceremony and beyond. We had the ceremony outside in front of the pond and the reception on their covered back deck which provides the perfect backdrop for a Vermont country wedding. My grandfather drove me out onto the lawn to the ceremony in his antique car and we also had photos done at sunset with my husband's motorcycle out on the lawn. Christine was fine with all of that and kept telling us how it was our wedding and to do what we wanted for our special day. Her staff was well trained and treated our guests with the utmost respect. They helped us get all set up before the wedding and tear down after and let us stay and party the night away. We had a bonfire in their contained pit next to the pond and enjoyed the evening with the close family and friends that stuck around late. There are so many different places for people to sit, stand, walk around and enjoy the company of one another at Tourterelle. We had such a great ceremony, reception, after party, experience,etc etc etc. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to have their dream wedding in Vermont.

owed us to relax and enjoy a perfect wedding reception. Our guests enjoyed the spacious grounds with lawn games during the cocktail hour, taking in a stunning view on a perfect June evening. There was little need for decoration extras. Chef Bill prepared a fabulous meal - served family style, which was just right for our friendly and outgoing guests! Everyone raved about the menu, the service and the setting. After the meal all the action was on the dance floor, but a few guests also enjoyed the nearby fire pit. Christine checked in with me throughout the evening, and I had total confidence in her management of the event. I only wish I lived nearby so I could spend more evenings at Tourterelle.

e has some nut allergies - not an easy bunch to cook for! Christine and her husband - co-owners, the latter the chef - didn't balk in the least at this conundrum. Whereas other caterers floundered completely with ridiculous menus or wanted to charge absurd amounts for "specialized" food, Tourterelle simply took all this in stride. Christine in particular, but really everyone at the restaurant, was very calm, helpful, communicative, and honest, which made dealing with this aspect of the wedding totally stress free. We got some guff from family members about a vegan wedding being total nonsense. And yet several friends and relatives remarked after the reception - we did family style, so everyone could try everything - that they were glad we did a vegan wedding, because they had no idea vegan food could be so good. These are hardcore meat and potatoes and whiskey people. Finally, Christine dealt with table rentals, table cloths, the bar, and everything else associated with catering for us – it was all done with great efficiency, and we didn't have to worry or even think about any of it. As for cost, Tourterelle fit perfectly within our budget. The bar tab was high, but we insisted upon open bar and have a lot of big drinkers in the family, so we anticipated as much. The food, service, table rentals etc were very reasonable. However, I should add the disclaimer that my wife and I have lived in places like New York, Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles, so we're usually surprised when things aren't incredulously expensive. I can't really speak to the value of Tourterelle relative to the Vermont economy because neither of us have lived in New England since 2007 or so. If we had to do our wedding again, we might change a detail or two here or there, but would go straight back to Tourterelle. One of the best choices we made.

irondack Mountains, and a lovely pond with a fountain. We had numerous guests remark that this was the perfect place to have a wedding! In addition, the service was excellent, everything went smoothly, and the food was exceptional. Needless to say, we would highly recommend this venue! Thank you Christine!

he owners of Tourterelle, is an expert of her trade! Things were well organized and we knew of no issues the entire day. We had about 120 guests and we all fit comfortably. The food, also provided by Tourterelle, was exceptional. The price provided to us included all table/linen/etc rentals, centerpieces, and more. We couldn't find a better deal in the area and couldn't be happier with our choice!