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Zenbarn is a remodeled 1920s dairy barn-turned-wedding venue located in Waterbury Center, Vermont. This full-service venue offers couples amenities such as a full kitchen, stage, a full bar, accommodations, and professional staff to take care of their every need. While its restaurant and live music venue provide a laid-back environment, the venue is dedicated to creating customized and unique occasions for each couple, shunning the cookie-cutter event venue stereotype. The staff wants to ensure each couple, family member, and guest receive a special and meaningful experience.

Facilities and Capacity

Zenbarn can accommodate up to 150 guests for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and elopements, as well as bridal showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. The largest space is the Zenbarn dining room, a 2,400-square-foot space with an open floor plan, restrooms, a full bar, a stage, and an outdoor area. This facility features exposed wooden beams, wood floors, and handcrafted wooden tables. The renovated hay loft, previously used as a yoga studio, can be completely transformed to provide a beautiful, intimate space for rehearsal dinners or ceremonies. The tongue-and-groove pine, open space concept, and private entrance offer a modern, rustic atmosphere for special events. Outdoor ceremony sites can also be arranged, with stunning scenic views and the ability to decorate to a couple’s specifications. Parking and wheelchair access are also available. Lodging at Zenbarn includes a five-bedroom apartment or close by area hotels.

Services Offered

When couples book Zenbarn, they gain access to an experienced wedding planner who can walk them through the process from beginning to end. The venue holds liability insurance for each occasion and is also a pet-friendly facility. Wedding parties are welcome to use their private rooms to become wedding-ready, while staff provides the venue and catering set-up and post-event clean up. Zenbarn also offers the following inventory:

  • Stage
  • Green room
  • Audio equipment
  • Barware
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Dance area
  • Flatware
  • Cocktail Furniture
  • Glassware
  • Tables
  • Woodfired Pizza Oven
  • Arbor
  • Ceremony chairs
  • Fire pit

Cuisine

Zenbarn offers flexible catering options. Work with our farm-to-table catering partner, or select your own dream caterer! We can help couples create their perfect custom menu, whether they choose buffet, family-style, plated, or stationed serving. One of our specialties is in CBD-infused food and drinks, which utilizes CBD, a compound of the cannabis plant. In addition to reception cuisine, the culinary team can create hors d’oeuvres for a cocktail reception and offer bartending capabilities. The licensed bartenders can serve from a cash, limited, or open bar, offering:

  • House liquor and wine
  • Premium liquor
  • Specialty beer and wine
  • Signature drink
  • Champagne toast

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Barn
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
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
Furniture
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
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
March
April
May
November

Reviews of Zenbarn

Kayla
Kayla Sent on 01/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great atmosphere, wonderful catering and the right amount of professionalism!

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 the 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
Carol
Carol Sent on 01/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fall Wedding

Our original wedding was cancelled due to the pandemic in June 2020 and we ended up getting married at Zenbarn in October of 2021. It was the best thing that could have happened! It was so special for our guests, mostly from New York, to experience peak foliage in Vermont. The planning process was seamless. We had an outdoor ceremony then moved inside for the reception. The food, bar and music was perfect. If you are having a live band this is the place for you! Having the onsite air b&b came in very handy. Zenbarn is also affordable for the caliber of service. If you get married here you will be like me. Still talking about it as the best day of our lives. We wouldn't have changed one thing!
Emma
Emma Sent on 08/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Wedding at ZenBarn

Everyone was fantastic to work with from the moment we scoped the place back in winter through the morning after the wedding when we were collecting our loose odds and ends. The level of professionalism coupled with the level of flexibility and ease the ZenBarn staff delivered is truly a rare find.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 01/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

They made our wedding dreams come true!

We cannot thank the Zenbarn team enough for going above and beyond to make our dream wedding happen. Our guests raved about the food, and the attentiveness of their team. It was a beautiful celebration with all of our friends and family.
Amy
Amy G. Sent on 10/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful..

They are helpful friendly oit going and it's just beautiful
A
Ashley Sent on 03/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A charming venue

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!
Caitlin
Caitlin Sent on 10/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue for a quintessential Vermont wedding

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.
Meaghan
Meaghan Sent on 09/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Call them!

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!
Julia
Julia Sent on 08/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Unique Vermont Wedding!

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
C
Caitlin Sent on 08/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Winter Wedding Dream

We couldn’t have been happier with our winter wonderland wedding at ZenBarn! The staff was so responsive and accommodating to all our needs and wishes. The upstairs was transformed into a wonderful ceremony location and the intimate downstairs area for the reception was so cozy and perfect!
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Zenbarn frequently asked questions

Zenbarn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Zenbarn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Zenbarn includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Zenbarn for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Restaurant
Zenbarn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Zenbarn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Zenbarn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Zenbarn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Zenbarn 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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