About this vendor
Located in Waterbury Center, VT, Zenbarn is a community-based event and live music venue that specializes in unique, custom weddings. Zenbarn's creative and dedicated staff can handle every aspect of your event, from crafting custom menus to booking bands and vendors and ensuring every aspect of your event is thought-out and seamless. In addition to wedding receptions and ceremonies, Zenbarn hosts rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and more, with multiple space options depending on the needs of the party. With on-site lodging and full in-house capabilities, Zenbarn is perfect for those looking for a hip and modern yet rustic vibe with delicious food, the area's best craft beer and spirits, and access to all of Vermont's finest attractions.
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Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Barn
- Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Food & Catering
Reviews
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Zenbarn was fantastic. I did not have a wedding planner but the all in one services that Zenbarn offered made plannign so easy. The food and location was great and most importantl...
y, the staff made us feel like they were part of our extended family. My teenage daughter and her friend showed up early to decorate and when I got there, they were all (staff included) dancing around, working on the room prep. A great time was had by all.
If you’re considering the Zenbarn for your wedding, you have to choose it! From the venue to the staff to the vibe and experience, everything was exactly how we had envisioned it. ...
As a couple who is deep in the music scene, hosting our wedding at the Zenbarn was a treat. We didn’t want the cut and dry, cliche wedding venue that many people opt for. Instead, we wanted something that would represent who we are and what we love – and that is perfectly captured in the Zenbarn. What Ari and his family are building there is something special.
From the beautiful backyard/ceremony area with mountain views and plenty of greenery, to the intimate reception venue inside, you won’t regret it. It’s the perfect setting with a ceremony location outback, airbnb upstairs for getting ready, cocktail hour outside and reception steps away in the barn.
Our venue coordinator, Katie was super helpful and stayed in constant contact with us throughout the planning. The venue was spectacular with quite possibly the best sound system for live music in all of New England. Seriously.. If you plan on having a live band, this is your spot. The food cooked up by Chef Jimmy blew our minds. The steak was perfectly cooked (something that isn’t easy when cooking for 115), the salmon was delicious, and we even had guests raving about the chicken! Jimmy is a top notch chef who delivers nothing short of outstanding food.
The stage/music and sound system was unmatched. We had our friends’ band play for the wedding and they blew the crowd away. Zenbarn has one of the best sound engineers in the game who balances the sound so you can be in the front row while still having a conversation with the person next to you with no hearing damage. We will be back for many more live shows in the future.
Last but certainly not least… the staff. UNBELIEVABLE staff. The bartenders were the nicest I’ve met and had just as much fun dancing as our guests did. They made sure every cocktail was mixed up perfectly, every drink order delivered fast so there was never a line and they really made the evening something fun to remember. Zenbarn’s GM, Travis is one of a kind. He made sure to save some hors d'oeuvres from cocktail hour and brought them over to our head table so we could enjoy them after spending cocktail hour chatting with everyone, and he made sure we didn’t miss our late night snacks by dancing his way over to us while we were front row at the band, serving us up fried chicken bites on the dance floor! I seriously can’t say enough good things about this staff… they made the night. If you’re considering Zenbarn for your wedding and want an intimate, picture-perfect, laid-back but beautiful wedding – look no further. Zenbarn delivers the ultimate vibes and experience.
We had our wedding at Zenbarn and it couldn’t have been a more perfect day! Wonderful rustic venue, a gorgeous outdoor ceremony space and the food was great! The apartments upstair...
s were such a great bonus! Would 100% recommend!!!
They knocked our reception out of the park even while dealing with flooding.
We love the Zen Barn!!!! We got married here in July 2023 and I cannot say enough good things. Our guests had an amazing time from start to finish. The food was delicious and the d...
rinks were amazing. The lodging space above the venue was perfect for the weekend and was a huge bonus. Everyone we worked with - Ari, Katie, Travis, the bartenders - was so accommodating, flexible, and the perfect balance of fun and professional. The communication leading up to the wedding was streamlined and easy. We ended up having to use the beautiful indoor ceremony space due to lots of rain and their team made the switch go flawlessly and our guests loved the space. The Zen Barn is a magical place and allowed us to create a wedding at a reasonable price that felt uniquely our own and was surely a time to remember! We can't wait to come back for shows and to celebrate anniversaries to come.
We had our wedding at Zenbarn in June and everything was perfect! You cannot beat the view from the outdoor ceremony location! Every single member of their staff was great to work ...
with and really made the night magical. From planning it all with Kaite to dancing and talking to Travis, it was all perfect. We are still getting compliments about how magical and well put together our wedding was and we owe a lot of that to Zenbarn.
You cannot find a better view in VT without breaking the bank. The food was delicious and you can completely customize your wedding here.
Zenbarn gave us an absolutely magical wedding experience! Katie, Travis, Cooper and the whole crew were pros from top to bottom. We ended up choosing the wood-fired pizza and salad...
, which was the perfect light food choice for our needs. Guests commented that our photos of the ceremony out back looked like a Ben & Jerry’s cartoon - almost unreal with the bold sky against the rustic arbor backdrop. The band had ample space inside, and the dance floor was perfect for our dance off. We give our highest rating and are so grateful to the team for their kindness and attention to detail - thank you, Zenbarn! -Phanra
We had such a wonderful experience with Zenbarn. We had a June 2021 wedding (after having to postpone due to COVID from June 2020) and the ceremony took place outdoors. One of th...
e great features of this venue is the onsite lodging. Since we are from out of state, we were able to take advantage of the Air BnB for the weekend which allowed us and some family to stay onsite for the entire weekend.
The food was incredible - we went with the BBQ buffet style option which our guests loved. For those with special food allergies, preferences, we were able to have special options for them. All of our extra decorations we brought were set up for us. We both love Vermont for beer and we were able to request a special keg to be served at the wedding from one of our favorite breweries.
We couldn't recommend Zenbarn enough. They worked with us through the pandemic and supported our choice to postpone which took any added stress off of us. Great atmosphere, wonderful catering and the right amount of professionalism to make our wedding everything we could have hoped for!
Zenbarn was the perfect venue for our wedding. We had several compliments from guest that it suited us perfectly. It was rustic and charming with a very fun calming atmosphere. Lin...
was the perfect coordinator! She kept us calm and on track the entire time. All of my emails prior were answer within a few hours no matter how small the matter. We were struggling to find a venue that would accommodate an intimate wedding on a tight budget while still having all the traditional aspects a large venue would offer. Zenbarn was able to accommodate us and even set up all of our decorations so we had nothing to worry about but getting married! The food was superb and would 100% do it here again given the chance. We had the wedding of our dreams thanks to Lin and the team at Zenbarn!
We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our special day. It was absolutely beautiful, customizable, and Lin made everything so easy. We got to enjoy our entire day with ease ...
as the staff took care of EVERYTHING. The food was incredible and our guests are still raving about that along with the extensive beer list of the best Vermont beers. The value of weddings at this venue is far beyond anything else we looked at.
The Air BnB allowed us to be onsite with our closest friends/family and was perfect for getting ready. We were even able to do a private yoga class in the morning in the yoga studio. Overall, extremely recommended as this is the perfect venue for that quintessential Vermont wedding.
We had our rehearsal lunch at Zenbarn. They were so wonderful to work with and the space was perfect for us. We did a BBQ style lunch and everyone was raving about the food! If ...
you're looking for a space for anything wedding related, I would suggest adding them to your list of potential venues and giving them a call!
Our wedding was absolute perfect at the Zen Barn!!! We love this area and already loved the Zen for its super cozy and authentic Vermont vibe, so were psyched when they took on our...
wedding. The food was out of this world and they worked with us to create unique and delicious farm to table meal that our guests still rave about. They created a beautiful ceremony site outside with the reception and dancing inside the barn which is spacious while still feeling intimate. The staff on the day-of was flawless - everything was perfectly timed and they were so attentive. Our guests all told us how our wedding was the BEST wedding they had ever been to, in short due to the great location, amazing food, great beer list and overall aesthetic you really can’t get anywhere else at any of the other local wedding venues.
Lin, Noah and Arie really cared about making our day amazing and we are so grateful! Thank you again and sorry so late in writing this review!
Best,
Julia and Cory
ZenBarn made our wedding intimate and magical! The venue is yours for the entire day if you so chose(which we did). We were able to setup the way we chose and dance the night away ...
with the delightful staff at our beck and call. The intimate setting makes your attendees feel connected and enjoy each others company.
The food is on a whole other level! We got so many rave reviews on the uniqueness of our wedding dinner selection and how delicious it was. We couldn’t thank ZenBarn enough for being by our side the entire journey and pulling off our dream wedding in our dream location!
Contact
179 Guptil Rd, Waterbury Center, VT
