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The Tillerman Inn & Restaurant is a comfortable wedding venue located in Bristol, Vermont. This inn dates back to the 1790s, but has been thoughtfully restored to include the latest conveniences while honoring its roots. Great care has been given to even the smallest detail, creating a venue for your milestone that feels like home.

Facilities and Capacity

At the center of events at The Tillerman Inn & Restaurant is the barn. This structure is over 125 years old and sits amongst trees, flowers, and various outbuildings for a rustic touch. During the summer months, the gardens will be filled with color and life. The swimming hole is perfect for a refreshing dip on particularly hot days. In the fall, surround yourself and your loved ones with autumnal charm thanks to the apple trees and sugar maples. Receptions can also be held in the shade of an elegant marquee, giving you the choice of splitting your time between indoors and out.

Services Offered

Bristol, the area surrounding this venue, is known for the warmth and hospitality of its people, and the inn is no exception. You'll be welcomed like family and instantly put at ease, so you can relax and focus on making memories. The wedding package from this property includes a range of features, like tables, a bar station, Adirondack chairs, and Sonos speakers in the barn. An arch was built for outdoor ceremonies and strung lights inside the barn will add some whimsical illumination.

Cuisine

The Tillerman Inn & Restaurant places an important focus on the food at every celebration. The catering team loves being able to support local farmers, makers, and cultivators through their fresh, seasonal dishes. Each meal is also planned with the environment and community in mind so that every bite can be as thoughtful as it is hearty. Cooking will be transformed into a sort of entertainment for your guests, as the venue's preferred style combines live-action cooking with self-service. Food will be artfully arranged and presented, reflecting all of the care that has gone into sourcing and preparing it.

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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?

$4,000

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?

6,750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Flatware
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$40

Describe your venue:

Barn
Hotel
Inn/B&B
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
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Flatware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of The Tillerman Inn & Restaurant

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Elena
Elena M. Sent on 01/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Tillerman Inn - the most special place

The Tillerman is a special place, and Kate and Jason are special people.

We discovered the Tillerman during a winter trip to Vermont, and it immediately became the one and only wedding venue on our list. If you’re looking for Vermont farmhouse 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.

THE FOOD: 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 Justin, the head chef, and his 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.
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Heather H. Sent on 06/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Intimate Tillerman Wedding

My husband and I hosted a small wedding at the Tillerman in their "Summer Kitchen," with our families, and we cannot express enough how great everyone was. The setting is gorgeous, no matter the season, the food is exceptional, and everyone there made us feel incredibly special!
Molly
Molly C. Sent on 12/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our Best Wedding Decision!

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 pizza party, reception, and Sunday 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, Chef Justin & 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. Chef Justin 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!)!

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