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Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$30 per person
Reception
$3,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$30 per person

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Best Vermont Restaurant - 2015 msn.com - Chef Will Dodson has owned and operated the Barnard Inn Restaurant and Max's Tavern since 2000. Prior to that he owned and sold two award winning restaurants in San Fransico CA. Chef Will is not a choose "A" or "B" and it costs $70pp, etc. . . type of chef. Chef Will is very happy, easy to work with, and prefers to create menus specifically geared toward the flavor preferences of his clients along with seasonal options.

The Barnard Inn & Max's Tavern has catered weddings, both on the exquisite property as well as remotely, ranging from very simple casual family style to luxury black tie plated menus.

Nestled in Barnard amongst sweet maple trees, stunning perennial gardens, and rolling hills of Vermont, The Barnard Inn & Max's Tavern is a welcoming and cozy wedding destination. Our menu offers seasonal cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. Our atmosphere is friendly, rustic, and elegant whether you are in our barn for a rehearsal dinner or reception dancing, or in a tent on the lawn for your larger events. We have a veteran staff who will help your guests feel at home with their needs taken care of.

One more thing: In Barnard, VT there is no noise curfew, so your guests can dance to the later hours of the night and hang out at our fire pit - where the most memorable moments happen.

In Vermont? Come on by and dine with us Tuesdays - Saturdays 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Walk on in for Max's Tavern or make a reservation for the Formal Dining in the restaurant.

We look forward to hearing from you with any questions.

Events Coordinator

Corinna Dodson

events@barnardinn.com

802.234.9961

www.barnardinn.com

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Christine Sent on 05/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Do you remember the food at any wedding you’ve been to? Probably not. Well our guests do! Even 3 months after our wedding, our guests are still raving about how delicious their meal was. If you’re looking to have a wedding (or any event) in Vermont, you should not look any further than the Barnard Inn. The people are friendly, the location is beautiful, and the food is freaking amazing!

The property (restaurant, barn, garden, and pond) is very well maintained and absolutely beautiful. There is a gazebo by the pond that makes for a stunning wedding ceremony backdrop. Will took the time to sit down with us and the parents of the bride to go over the wedding menu and other details of the venue. He listened to all of our concerns, took notes, and was able to address them far beyond our expectations. From making sure there were enough bartenders serving our specially requested drinks, to having plenty of meat in the chicken pot pies, Will was on top of everything.

The bride + entourage got ready in the recently renovated space below the barn and Will made some luncheon food for the bridal party to eat throughout the day, which was delicious and we had to stop ourselves from overeating. Corinna came in every once in a while to check on things, and even went out of her way to bring the bride (who was sick) some extra tea, honey, and lemon.

We decided on pumpkin risotto, chicken pot pies, and braised short ribs for our wedding meal (as well as horderves during the cocktail hour) and we were not disappointed. All of the food was locally sourced, and the quality and presentation were what you would expect from a high-end restaurant. When the meals came out, everyone was envious of everyone else’s food because it all looked so good.

We could not have asked for more from a wedding venue and are so incredibly happy with everything that Will and Corinna did to help make our wedding as special and amazing as it was.
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Katelyn Sent on 07/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Wow! If we could do it all again we wouldn't change a thing! The Barnard Inn made our dreams a reality with their unique Vermont setting amongst the Green Mountains of Vermont, their communication and organization, their unforgettable food (the most delicious fried chicken & 24 hour smoked brisket was just a start) and specialty cocktails (lavender Moscow mule with homemade ginger beer & a classic old fashioned) which still have our guests talking, their kindness that made us feel like family and so much more. Corinna (event coordinator) and Will (chef) are an excellent husband and wife team who's happiness comes from the smiles they see on their guests faces. We highly recommend The Barnard Inn as your wedding reception location!!!
User2366160 Sent on 10/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding at a summer camp in the area and hired the Barnard Inn as the catering and bar. Will, the owner/chef, was fantastic. He was responsive to emails, organized, and listened to our preferences. He was also able to accommodate two guests with very restricted dietary requirements (they told us they were amazed by the beautiful and delicious meal they received), with very little work on our part - we just sent a list of what they couldn't have and he came up with something. He also coordinated with rentals and even handled ordering napkins (we didn't do any other linen rentals).

We are in NYC, so we only met with Will twice, the first to discuss what we liked/didn't like, after which he developed a menu that we refined over email, then we met again around 5-6 weeks before the wedding to go over logistics and details. He was able to accommodate all of our requests (specific type of soda, specialty cocktail) and even was able to make a family recipe for dessert. He also remembered from our first meeting that we love garlic, so the two meat main courses were served on a platter divided by several roasted heads of garlic, which was a fantastic surprise!

All of the responses we received from our guests about the food were very positive. We weren't able to try the appetizers ourselves, but we did have the salad and 3 main courses (2 meat, 1 veggie pasta), which were all amazing. The food was served family style, which everyone liked and worked very well, since they got to try some of everything. The service was great and no one had to wait for food, unlike plated or buffet.

Our planner/coordinator had nothing but great things to say about working with Will/the Barnard Inn. We were very pleased and definitely recommend them, and I know we'll be back to the restaurant whenever we're in the area.
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Barnard Inn frequently asked questions

Barnard Inn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
Barnard Inn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Barnard Inn includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Barnard Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
Barnard Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Barnard Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Barnard Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
Barnard Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Barnard Inn is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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