we like to think we have an incredibly special place to host a wedding…
the centerpiece of our venue is a 125-year-old barn surrounded by trees, flowers, and out-buildings, evoking a quintessential rustic vermont feel. our vibe is a blend of old new england, northern california, a flower market, a farmers market, and a warm, vibrant community. if you love to live off the beaten path, be transported to a simpler time, or are inspired by texture and the elements, you might never want to leave!
our inn features 7 comfortable bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, accommodating up to 19 guests. think wood floors, wool rugs, colorful artwork, and heavenly beds in every room. our amenities focus on natural materials and comfort.
our food is impeccably sourced from local farms, producers, vendors, makers, and ranchers. we are entirely committed to quality and we keep our food simple and rustic. dining with us feels like attending a dinner party at a friend’s house who also happens to be the best cook and host you know.
our packages
please reach out with any questions, we are happy to clarify and give you more detailed information about these packages and pricing.
micro weddings
10- 30 people
this is an intimate celebration in the restaurant or the barn. our inspired, seasonal menus reflect our commitment to local farmers and makers, with wood-fired cooking at the heart of it all!
micro wedding pdf
small weddings
up to 65 people
this is a simple off-season wedding package for a late fall, winter, or spring wedding. we promise a unique dining experience where your guests will dine at large tables throughout two dining rooms.
small wedding pdf
big weddings
up to 160 people
this is a summer or fall wedding with all the bells and whistles. our service style combines elements of live action outdoor cooking along with a large self-serve table made of beautifully displayed foods.
big wedding pdf
everyone is welcome here. we are inclusive of all races, disabilities, ages, sexual orientations, religions, languages… we love love, and we’d love to meet you!
testimonials
elena & phil
august 2023 (150 guests)
the tillerman is a special place, and kate and jason are special people.
we discovered the tillerman during a winter trip to vermont in 2022. it's our favorite spot in the area to stay and eat - we love it so much that we decided to have our wedding there in summer 2023.
if you’re looking for vermont farmhouse wedding vibes with modern decor, beautiful gardens, green spaces, and cozy little nooks, this could be the venue for you.
our wedding day, like many other couples’, tops our list of best days ever. no small part of that was the effort put into it by the tillerman and their staff. to start, they made recommendations for several of our vendors, including our day-of coordinator and live musician, both of which were fantastic. the planning was easy, the tillerman was flexible, and our point people mackenzie and merel were responsive, made excellent suggestions, and worked perfectly with our coordinator to make the day happen, with special touches along the way.
when i think of wedding food, i am often resigned to the reality that the meal will disappear into history as yet another average piece of chicken. but not a damn day goes by that I don’t think about the meal the tillerman kitchen team made for us OUTSIDE over A FIRE. every single bite across the table was a delicious, tasty treat - and i regret only bringing home three containers of leftovers. I am a better, smarter, stronger person for having had that meal, and i sit more comfortably in this world knowing that my wedding guests are still talking about that chicken. we care a lot about food, and this food cared back.
if you’re like us, then this is the perfect place for you.
... and if you're not planning on getting married any time soon, i promise you that the team above will make your stay or your meal at the tillerman just as special!
molly & abe
august 2022 (150 guests)
my husband (!!) and i are so happy to have found the tillerman to host our wedding.
if you're looking for a venue with a more unique and relaxed vibe than the cookie-cutter status quo, this is it! the tillerman has a cozy and bespoke feel, while offering a gorgeously appointed inn and grounds to wander. big perks included having our immediate families able to stay at the inn with us, the tillerman's ability to coordinate and host our rehearsal/welcome party, reception, and unday brunch, and having the food and bar services all in-house was amazing.
more important than any of that, however, is the peace of mind we had knowing that we were in very capable hands. from the early planning stages to the sunday morning send-off brunch, i couldn't have dreamt of a better team to have execute our wedding weekend. working with kate, jason & merel was a delight- they made it a fun experience and i truly miss chatting with them regularly! i never doubted that we were on the same page, they were able to pick up on our vision and bring it to life for an unbelievably fun weekend. kate, coordinator-extraordinaire, always answered all of my frenzied (and sometimes outlandish) questions in her calm, cool, and collected way. i knew it would be smooth sailing under her keen eye! her husband, jason, who oversees the beverage services (amongst many other things) was a blast to choose our drinks with. we love natural wines and we were able to put together an incredible selection to serve, alongside a thoughtful curation of beers and cocktails. the chef served up the wedding food to end all wedding food- his outdoor cooking, seasonal + exciting vegetable dishes, pizza, and straight-up charisma blew everyone away! merel was invaluable in the days leading up to the wedding and throughout the weekend, she managed everything that popped up with ease and was so fun throughout the process!
the tillerman is all about the small, meaningful details which really shone throughout the event. everything felt intentional and well considered, coming together into pure magic. the property itself is beautiful (the creek provides a great photo backdrop!), and reveals many different areas to enjoy which we utilized for our various different wedding festivities. once the sun went down, it was lovely having the bonfires ablaze and sitting around them making memories until the wee hours. our guests constantly remark to us how at ease they felt at the wedding- many of them now planning their own trips to stay at the tillerman. I can't recommend them enough for your special day (or weekend!)
charlotte & mike
january 2024 (12 guests)
mike and i had a beautiful micro-wedding at the tillerman in january. we were joined by our family members and couldn’t have asked for a better weekend. the staff was gracious and fun. the rooms beautifully appointed and comfortable while the food and drink menu is simple, seasonal and superb. the tillerman will always hold a special place in our hearts. thank you, kenzie and team!
cat & mike
september 2023 (30 guests)
planning our microwedding at the tillerman was such a lovely and low-stress experience, and our wedding day could not have been more perfect. we were able to customize our day to be uniquely ours, without being overwhelmed with choices or having to book extra vendors. the barn at the tillerman is such a beautiful venue for a reception, the fire pit was a huge hit with our guests, and it was so nice to walk back to our room in the inn, exhausted, and fall into the most comfortable bed with lovely linens. we left the menu and dessert menus completely up to the tillerman and were blown away by the quality and quantity of fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented food. we customized our bar offerings, decided on a long family style table set-up, and left the rest up to the tillerman. kenzie was amazing, supportive and prompt in every way, and was how we knew a micro wedding at the tillerman was right for us. we envisioned a romantic and whimsical day of celebration with our closest friends and family and the tillerman delivered, keeping the entire experience stress free and for a very reasonable cost. thank you so much to kenzie, kate and jason, kelsey, and the entire staff at the tillerman for giving us the best wedding day.
