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Lareau Farm Inn
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"If you are looking for a beautiful and quintessential Vermont wedding, look no further. Choosing to..."
"If you want a perfect Vermont wedding weekend, Lareau is the way to go! Helen helped make the whole..."
Why couples loved this venue
- Quality catering
- Guests comfort
- Amenities
About this venue
Lareau Farm Inn is a rustic wedding venue set in the charming natural backdrop of Waitsfield, Vermont. Nestled upon the banks of the Mad River, Lareau Farm Inn is a stunning wedding and special event venue space that offers guests full access of the beautiful Vermont countryside. Perfect for open sky ceremonies and meadow celebrations, Lareau Farm Inn can help you create an event to remember.
Facilities and Capacity
Lareau Farm Inn offers its guests a variety of unique venue spaces to choose from. Those looking for an ceremony celebrated under the stars can book their expansive meadow space, which offers uninterrupted views of the Vermont sky. Those looking for a more traditional venue space can transform the stunning barn pavilion to fit whatever wedding style that you desire. The pavilion can hold up to 170 of your friends and family. After the celebration is over, you and your guests can retire to one of the many cozy and beautifully decorated rooms at the Lareau Farm Inn.
Services Offered
The staff at Lareau Farm Inn specialize in helping their guests celebrate rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, bridal showers, ceremonies, and receptions. They are also more than willing to provide event items like altar and arches, chairs, lighting, audio equipment, dance floors, and tables. Guests at Lareau Farm Inn can also dine in or have their event catered, thanks to the on-site kitchen. Guests can dine on locally-sourced artisanal meals, all cooked in their outdoor woodfire oven. They also offer a full-service bar that your guests can take full advantage of. For your special event, the Lareau Farm Inn kitchen staff can also provide catering services like buffets, desserts, hors d’oeuvres, servers, cocktail receptions, family-style dining, and outside cake services. Some of the other services they offer include:
- Accommodations
- Set up
- Lighting/sound
- Clean up
- Bridal suites
- Event planning
- Liability insurance
- Pet-friendly grounds
- Wireless internet
Weddings at this venue
Brooke & Sean
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FAQ
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$11,750
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$9,500
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
No
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$40
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
100
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
2
Describe your venue:
Barn
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
June
July
August
September
October
What months are included in your off-peak season?
April
May
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Reviews of Lareau Farm Inn
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Lareau is hailed as the perfect Vermont wedding venue, offering a seamless planning process and exceptional service from Helen and the staff. The picturesque setting, delicious food, and cozy inn accommodations contribute to a magical wedding experience. Reviewers highlight the efficiency of the venue's operations, the expertise of Helen in coordinating events and outside vendors, and the warm and welcoming atmosphere that made guests feel at home. Positive feedback emphasizes the stress-free planning, beautiful ceremony space, and overall success of weddings at Lareau Farm.
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38 reviews
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136 reviews
Rachael Sent on 02/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Fun, stress-free, and truly storybook-worthy
If you are looking for a beautiful and quintessential Vermont wedding, look no further. Choosing to get married here was easily the best planning/vendor decision we made; we would choose Lareau again 100 more times. The entire experience was beyond what we expected, from the planning, to staying at the inn with our friends, to having a smooth and fun wedding day, to details like having a roaring fire to sit around at the end of both nights. Helen, the event coordinator, is an absolute beast and working with her is a huge benefit of getting married at Lareau. We’ve had many friends talk about challenges communicating with various wedding venues – you will not have that stress here. Helen helps make the process pretty seamless, by checking in with us in the months leading up, coordinating the inn stays, helping us plan all the details of the catering and bar, and more. We loved working with her! On the wedding day, the staff handles everything, so we just enjoyed ourselves. The ceremony space is peaceful and secluded, and when you walk back after the ceremony, you round the corner to see the fire pit roaring, lawn games and reception set up. It's a perfect Vermont scene. Our reception in the pavilion was so much fun and the food was, of course, wonderful. My friends and family raved about how much they loved the food for a long time after! We had 130 guests with a LOT of energy, tambourines, singing, and dancing, and there was plenty of space in the pavilion. Anyone with the opportunity to get married here absolutely should!
Mari Sent on 01/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect VT Venue
If you want a perfect Vermont wedding weekend, Lareau is the way to go! Helen helped make the whole wedding planning process so much easier, and coordinated with outside vendors so we didn't need to worry about it all weekend. Everything went so seamlessly thanks to Helen and the full staff. All areas of the venue (ceremony site, tent, pavilion, and inn) are beautiful and so charming. It was so special to have the inn to ourselves and our guests for the weekend. Highly recommend!
Meaghan Sent on 12/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful July 4th Wedding
Had my dream wedding here this summer and it went perfectly. The staff is so amazing, professional, friendly, and helpful. Helen was an amazing coordinator. The food was amazing, the drinks were great, and our guest thought it was a stunning wedding. We had our welcome party, ceremony, reception, and after party there and it was perfect all together. The Inn was great to stay in! Out guest loved staying there and the breakfast was amazing! 12/10 could not recommend more! I would do it all over again!
Sara Sent on 10/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating
They took care of everything!
We could not have asked for a better venue than Lareau! Helen and the staff made the whole process so easy and joyful. Not only was the wedding an incredible success - delicious food, easy company, beautiful views, seamless transitions - but the whole process of planning was made incredibly smooth by Helen’s guidance. From Day One we felt taken care of and excited about working with Lareau. The Happy Couples Weekend gave us an opportunity to see that we weren’t alone in the hustle and bustle of wedding planning - and we made real friends! Our planning conversations with Helen helped us feel prepared and I’m so glad we had her recommendations to help guide us through sticky moments. Everyone kept commenting about how we were so relaxed and calm the whole wedding weekend - it was really all thanks to the incredible care and consideration of this amazing venue!
Molly Sent on 01/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
We simply cannot rave enough.
The setting is sublime, the food shows off the best of Vermont, and the staff make you feel at home while also setting the stage for a momentous celebration.
Weddings at Lareau are a well-oiled machine. What they do has been developed over many years and works seamlessly. This inspired so much confidence in us from the very first time we visited through the last week-of check in. Simultaneously, there was also plenty of room for creativity to make our day special. Helen was a great collaborator who kept us ahead of schedule so we didn't get stressed. She really listened to our vision and was ready to go the extra mile when we had an idea, or be open if it might not work and offer alternate suggestions. Helen was also so helpful when it came to our other vendors, who often gushed about past experiences doing weddings at Lareau. It seemed like some people wanted to work with us in part because of our venue selection!
Weekend of, Helen's calmness was stabilizing and she was attentive to small details so we could focus on the celebration. Lareau encapsulates so much that we love about my home-state, it was the perfect locale to host friends and family who visited Vermont for the occasion.
Our wedding was, quite simply, an exquisite weekend that we will cherish for a lifetime.
Of all the decisions we made leading up to our wedding day (about 4,000), Lareau is the one we would make over and over again.
Weddings at Lareau are a well-oiled machine. What they do has been developed over many years and works seamlessly. This inspired so much confidence in us from the very first time we visited through the last week-of check in. Simultaneously, there was also plenty of room for creativity to make our day special. Helen was a great collaborator who kept us ahead of schedule so we didn't get stressed. She really listened to our vision and was ready to go the extra mile when we had an idea, or be open if it might not work and offer alternate suggestions. Helen was also so helpful when it came to our other vendors, who often gushed about past experiences doing weddings at Lareau. It seemed like some people wanted to work with us in part because of our venue selection!
Weekend of, Helen's calmness was stabilizing and she was attentive to small details so we could focus on the celebration. Lareau encapsulates so much that we love about my home-state, it was the perfect locale to host friends and family who visited Vermont for the occasion.
Our wedding was, quite simply, an exquisite weekend that we will cherish for a lifetime.
Of all the decisions we made leading up to our wedding day (about 4,000), Lareau is the one we would make over and over again.
Rachel Sent on 01/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The best venue
Book Lareau Farm immediately if it’s available for your wedding date. It is truly the best venue in Vermont. Not only do you get the most beautiful spaces for your ceremony and reception, incredible food, and a wonderful place to stay, but you also get to work with an absolutely spectacular team. Helen is a godsend in preparing for your wedding, the inn staff will make you and guests feel like family from the moment you arrive, and the catering team is top notch. All of them worked with us to create a wedding weekend that felt not only a wonderful celebration of our love but an incredible event for all our guests as well. It has been 4+ months and we’re still having people rave about how wonderful the venue and the food were.
As an out-of-state couple, planning a VT wedding was an extra challenge. But between Helen’s patience on countless planning calls, the Happy Couples visit weekend (seriously, what an incredible event), and the staff in general, we were able to plan and host the wedding of our dreams. One that highlighted the natural beauty, bounty, and people of Vermont in the most spectacular way for so many of our guests who had never been before. We’ll always be grateful to Lareau and cannot recommend it enough.
As an out-of-state couple, planning a VT wedding was an extra challenge. But between Helen’s patience on countless planning calls, the Happy Couples visit weekend (seriously, what an incredible event), and the staff in general, we were able to plan and host the wedding of our dreams. One that highlighted the natural beauty, bounty, and people of Vermont in the most spectacular way for so many of our guests who had never been before. We’ll always be grateful to Lareau and cannot recommend it enough.
Jess Sent on 08/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Beyond amazing!
We were looking for a venue to show off Vermont and all its charm but also a fun space to party with all our family and friends. Lareau Farm & Inn hit all our checkboxes and after viewing it in a foot of snow in December we knew it was going to the venue to beat. It was an obvious choice for us and man are we so happy we went with Lareau Farm. 90% of our guests were coming from out of state and most had never been to a wedding that was 100% outside they all are sold now and have told us how stunning the venue was. For me as soon as I saw the ceremony site I fell hard, for my husband it was the fact of having the whole wedding party stay at the Inn at the venue and sitting out on the back porch each night and keeping the party going at the fire pit after. But the food was also amazing. Both the night of the wedding but every morning at the Inn. We added the paella as an entree in addition to the flatbread selection and it was a major hit. We knew the food would be amazing though after meeting with Andrew the head chef and hearing the way he talked about food. He was so passionate and people who love their job that much are always the best at what they do. I couldn't leave a raving review for Lareau farm though without touching on Helen the coordinator. I'm an interior designer who had a lot of grand idea's for my wedding and Helen had my back on every single decision. She put up with all my emails and crazy idea's and spoke up with her expertise with some amazing suggestions but any crazy idea's I had she executed exactly to what I had envisioned. Our wedding was everything I had dreamed of and none of that would have been possible without the beautiful and perfect venue and the help from Helen and the rest of the staff. I cant recommend Lareau farm enough! So many people (including some of our vendors) told us that Lareau farm is their favorite venue in Vermont and I couldn't agree more.
Kelsey Sent on 07/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Vermont Wedding Dream
We could not have picked a more perfect venue for our wedding! My husband and I live in Burlington and wanted a wedding venue that highlighted all the wonderful things we love about Vermont - Lareau Farm checked every box from the charming inn to the beautiful gardens and farm to table menu, to the tucked away ceremony site and awesome timber frame pavilion. Helen Borrelli was a dream to work with – completely on top of every detail, while also maintaining a relaxed vibe. We really appreciated all the time she spent with us leading up to the wedding so that the weekend ran smoothly. On the day of, Helen and her staff were always available when we had questions and to keep us on schedule while also giving us the space to enjoy the moment with our friends and family. Because of the Lareau Farm team, my husband and I truly felt like we got to enjoy the whole weekend stress free. We are STILL getting compliments from our guests about how much they loved everything about the venue. We would highly recommend Lareau to anyone!
Stephani Sent on 01/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating
The easiest, best decision we made during wedding planning
We stumbled across Lareau Farm because my husband wanted to see if there were venues near a brewery in Vermont - and here is this one, minutes from Lawson's and they serve flatbreads! I was immediately enamored with the idea. Everyone always forgets the food they eat at weddings - and it is so expensive! But no one would forget all-you-can-eat, woodfired flatbreads.
We visited the venue and Helen, the coordinator was helpful from the start. She was calm, organized, and kept us excited and on task with our timeline. She always responds quickly to emails, proactively provides information, and answers all questions (no matter how tiny) and offers as much guidance as you need to feel confident that the day will be perfect.
All our vendors couldn't stop talking about how special Lareau farm, is-how couples fall in love with the place and keep coming back to visit. And it's true. It is such a special, unique experience to have the entire inn to yourself with your family for an entire weekend. The wedding goes by so fast, so those extra memories are such a gift. And with views of the Mad River and mountains, lawn space for games, and fire pits, there is something for everyone at your wedding to enjoy. The day after my wedding, my dad said, "I think I will look back on this weekend and think it was a fairytale."
The pricing is very reasonable for all that is included. They make it so easy. And the flatbreads are truly delicious - an easy meal to eat on the go as you make your rounds. We even had people with allergies to gluten, cheese, and tomatoes and they were easily able to make it work, easily. And, if you don't want to go that route, they also have many non-pizza options that are absolutely delicious. Lareau Farm is a special place, and after hearing horror stories about how stressful wedding planning can be, it was such a gift that the team at Lareau made the entire experience so truly comfortable.
We visited the venue and Helen, the coordinator was helpful from the start. She was calm, organized, and kept us excited and on task with our timeline. She always responds quickly to emails, proactively provides information, and answers all questions (no matter how tiny) and offers as much guidance as you need to feel confident that the day will be perfect.
All our vendors couldn't stop talking about how special Lareau farm, is-how couples fall in love with the place and keep coming back to visit. And it's true. It is such a special, unique experience to have the entire inn to yourself with your family for an entire weekend. The wedding goes by so fast, so those extra memories are such a gift. And with views of the Mad River and mountains, lawn space for games, and fire pits, there is something for everyone at your wedding to enjoy. The day after my wedding, my dad said, "I think I will look back on this weekend and think it was a fairytale."
The pricing is very reasonable for all that is included. They make it so easy. And the flatbreads are truly delicious - an easy meal to eat on the go as you make your rounds. We even had people with allergies to gluten, cheese, and tomatoes and they were easily able to make it work, easily. And, if you don't want to go that route, they also have many non-pizza options that are absolutely delicious. Lareau Farm is a special place, and after hearing horror stories about how stressful wedding planning can be, it was such a gift that the team at Lareau made the entire experience so truly comfortable.
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Lareau Farm Inn frequently asked questions
Lareau Farm Inn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- Clean Up
- Lighting/Sound
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
The space offered by Lareau Farm Inn for wedding events is known for:
- Barn
- Historic Building
- Inn/B&B
Lareau Farm Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
- Covered Outdoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
Lareau Farm Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
Lareau Farm Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
- Accommodations
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Event Rentals
- Get Ready Rooms
- Liability Insurance
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
Lareau Farm Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Altar/Arch
- Audio Equipment
- Chairs
- Dance Floor
- Lighting
- Tables
Lareau Farm Inn is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.5 in average response time.