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A Romantic Setting for Your Vermont Dream Wedding
Nestled on the banks of the Mad River, the historic Lareau Farm offers everything you could want for your Vermont wedding and more. Declare your vows under the open sky in our expansive meadows. Celebrate your special day with family and friends in our rustic barn pavilion. Dine on artisan flatbreads served from a roaring outdoor wood fired oven or create a unique non-flatbread menu of your own. Spend your wedding weekend with your loved ones in our charming country Inn. Mountain bike trails, hiking and swimming are only steps away! Our pavilion can accommodate parties of 150 guests. We offer a private ceremony site off winding path to an intimate clearing. Or let us bring the mobile oven to you with our mobile oven catering.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 150
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsBarn, Beach, Waterfront, Garden, Historic Venue, Hotel, Mountain, Restaurant, Trees
Business AttributesPricing for Lareau Farm Inn
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Affordable |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $9,550 - $14,900+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $12,200 |
| Peak Season Months | May-October |
| Peak Season Cost | $9,550 - $14,900+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | $1,500 |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | $500 |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | $25 |
| OffSeason Months | April-May |
| OffSeason Cost | $9,550 - $14,900+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | |
| OffSeason BarService Cost | $25 |
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View PricesLareau Farm Inn Reviews
Molly Jane Thoms (other) 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.
Reviewed on 07-01-2024
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.
Reviewed on 07-01-2024
Isaac Loeb (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
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.
Reviewed on 02-01-2024
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.
Reviewed on 02-01-2024
Jenna Thompson (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Helen and the team at Lareau Farm Inn are top notch. They know how to throw an event. We dreamed of this day for so long and they made sure it was everything we wanted. They were so prepared and made the planning process seamless. They had umbrellas when it rained, helped with coordination day of, and made sure we had the best time. The space was beautiful, the food divine, the bar service impeccable, and the inn was homey. Our wedding weekend was a weekend from our dreams because of their team. If you are debating booking this venue take this as a sign to do it- you won’t regret it. Thank you Lareau Farm for setting the stage for a beautiful wedding weekend.
Reviewed on 01-12-2023
Helen and the team at Lareau Farm Inn are top notch. They know how to throw an event. We dreamed of this day for so long and they made sure it was everything we wanted. They were so prepared and made the planning process seamless. They had umbrellas when it rained, helped with coordination day of, and made sure we had the best time. The space was beautiful, the food divine, the bar service impeccable, and the inn was homey. Our wedding weekend was a weekend from our dreams because of their team. If you are debating booking this venue take this as a sign to do it- you won’t regret it. Thank you Lareau Farm for setting the stage for a beautiful wedding weekend.
Reviewed on 01-12-2023
Ali Adam (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
Such a wonderful, unique venue that makes your wedding feel so homey! Loved the vibe, everyone loved the pizza, and Helen is wonderful to work with. The scenery couldn't be beat either! Peak foliage right in Mad River Valley in Vermont.
Reviewed on 08-11-2022
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
Such a wonderful, unique venue that makes your wedding feel so homey! Loved the vibe, everyone loved the pizza, and Helen is wonderful to work with. The scenery couldn't be beat either! Peak foliage right in Mad River Valley in Vermont.
Reviewed on 08-11-2022
Maddy K (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-08-2022
We had a perfect wedding weekend at Lareau Farm. We really enjoyed staying on the property at the inn with all of our best friends for the entire weekend. There is lots of room to hang out on the property, many swimming holes nearby including one across the street, and hiking trails behind the field. The property itself is gorgeous: there are mountain the views, a tucked away ceremony site surrounded by wildflowers, a picturesque pavilion and bonfire, and a large working farm. The food was incredible: we opted for the non flatbread menu (plus flatbread as the late night snack). Chef Andrew worked with us to create a tailored menu and many of our guests remarked that it was the best wedding food they had ever had. Additionally, Andrew and team cooked delicious breakfast for inn guests on Saturday and brunch for the entire wedding on Sunday. Lastly, the entire event went seamlessly in large part thanks to the innkeeper and venue planner Helen. We worked w/ her over nearly two years to plan our wedding. She was incredibly organized, really easy to communicate with, and exceptionally accommodating of our various random requests. She is a pro and thinks of all the small details that we didn’t know to ask about.
Reviewed on 02-09-2022
Wedding Date 06-08-2022
We had a perfect wedding weekend at Lareau Farm. We really enjoyed staying on the property at the inn with all of our best friends for the entire weekend. There is lots of room to hang out on the property, many swimming holes nearby including one across the street, and hiking trails behind the field. The property itself is gorgeous: there are mountain the views, a tucked away ceremony site surrounded by wildflowers, a picturesque pavilion and bonfire, and a large working farm. The food was incredible: we opted for the non flatbread menu (plus flatbread as the late night snack). Chef Andrew worked with us to create a tailored menu and many of our guests remarked that it was the best wedding food they had ever had. Additionally, Andrew and team cooked delicious breakfast for inn guests on Saturday and brunch for the entire wedding on Sunday. Lastly, the entire event went seamlessly in large part thanks to the innkeeper and venue planner Helen. We worked w/ her over nearly two years to plan our wedding. She was incredibly organized, really easy to communicate with, and exceptionally accommodating of our various random requests. She is a pro and thinks of all the small details that we didn’t know to ask about.
Reviewed on 02-09-2022
Jess G (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-07-2022
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.
Reviewed on 08-08-2022
Wedding Date 30-07-2022
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.
Reviewed on 08-08-2022
Kelsey Gibb (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2022
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!
Reviewed on 25-07-2022
Wedding Date 04-06-2022
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!
Reviewed on 25-07-2022
Alexa Slocum (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2021
Lareau Farm Inn made all of our wedding day dreams come true! This venue exceeded anything we could have dreamed of. The location is perfect as it’s close to town, but it’s also down lower than the main road, so you maintain that private feel. The inn itself was so homey and had such a rustic/farm house vibe. Each room was unique and cozy, and there were enough rooms to comfortable fit our whole wedding party! The pavilion, ceremony site, and backyard spaces gave our wedding such a boho/chic/comfortable event for everyone. The staff was AMAZING in every aspect. Especially Helen who genuinely took the reigns on all of the logistics and even the tiniest of details to make sure everything ran like a well-oiled machine. And, of course, the flatbread pizza from American Flatbread was probably the best part of it all. My wedding guests STILL talk about how good our meal was! There’s nothing about my wedding day that I didn’t absolutely LOVE thanks to the magic of Lareau Farm Inn!
Reviewed on 03-03-2022
Wedding Date 25-09-2021
Lareau Farm Inn made all of our wedding day dreams come true! This venue exceeded anything we could have dreamed of. The location is perfect as it’s close to town, but it’s also down lower than the main road, so you maintain that private feel. The inn itself was so homey and had such a rustic/farm house vibe. Each room was unique and cozy, and there were enough rooms to comfortable fit our whole wedding party! The pavilion, ceremony site, and backyard spaces gave our wedding such a boho/chic/comfortable event for everyone. The staff was AMAZING in every aspect. Especially Helen who genuinely took the reigns on all of the logistics and even the tiniest of details to make sure everything ran like a well-oiled machine. And, of course, the flatbread pizza from American Flatbread was probably the best part of it all. My wedding guests STILL talk about how good our meal was! There’s nothing about my wedding day that I didn’t absolutely LOVE thanks to the magic of Lareau Farm Inn!
Reviewed on 03-03-2022
Stephani Bezanson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2021
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.
Reviewed on 07-01-2022
Wedding Date 18-09-2021
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.
Reviewed on 07-01-2022
Sara Motejunas (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2021
We can't say enough good things about Lareau Farm Inn and the team there. From the food (obviously) to their flexibility and helpfulness in planning our event and sourcing things we wanted on the food and liquor menu, we felt like we were in the best of hands. And it wasn't the easiest of paths to our wedding. Like many others we had to delay our wedding and they were incredibly helpful in letting us get back on the schedule for the following year. Leading up to our wedding date(s), Helen could not have been a better person to work with. We honestly don't know how she does it with the number of weddings she plans per year, she made us feel like we were her top priority and only clients. She knew our logistics inside and out, stayed on us to get what she needed, and kept everything running seamlessly. We couldn't have done it without her and Lareau Farm is super lucky to have here on their team. The other great thing about Lareau is that they really let you execute on your vision, whatever that may be. The venue is essentially a blank canvass for whatever design or decor you're trying to pull off, and they have lovely touches with the lighting in place that even if you do nothing it will still be beautiful. We wanted to do a lot and they were very accommodating and helpful. I would also add that it poured rain on our wedding day (good luck, right?) and despite the fact that we had planned to be outside for much of the event, we nevertheless felt like the space was perfect and beautiful for our party. And bonus - the open sides of the pavilion made it covid safe.
Reviewed on 23-12-2021
Wedding Date 03-07-2021
We can't say enough good things about Lareau Farm Inn and the team there. From the food (obviously) to their flexibility and helpfulness in planning our event and sourcing things we wanted on the food and liquor menu, we felt like we were in the best of hands. And it wasn't the easiest of paths to our wedding. Like many others we had to delay our wedding and they were incredibly helpful in letting us get back on the schedule for the following year. Leading up to our wedding date(s), Helen could not have been a better person to work with. We honestly don't know how she does it with the number of weddings she plans per year, she made us feel like we were her top priority and only clients. She knew our logistics inside and out, stayed on us to get what she needed, and kept everything running seamlessly. We couldn't have done it without her and Lareau Farm is super lucky to have here on their team. The other great thing about Lareau is that they really let you execute on your vision, whatever that may be. The venue is essentially a blank canvass for whatever design or decor you're trying to pull off, and they have lovely touches with the lighting in place that even if you do nothing it will still be beautiful. We wanted to do a lot and they were very accommodating and helpful. I would also add that it poured rain on our wedding day (good luck, right?) and despite the fact that we had planned to be outside for much of the event, we nevertheless felt like the space was perfect and beautiful for our party. And bonus - the open sides of the pavilion made it covid safe.
Reviewed on 23-12-2021
Stepheni Goddard (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-10-2021
We are so happy, we booked our big day here. If there is a day available, just do yourself a favor and book!First of all its a beautiful venue with a very comfortable vibe. Helen is top notch, our hearts are so full thanks to all of her help and making the day seamless. Many of our vendors also commented on how wonderful she is to work with. She is responsive and answered each and every question I had leading up to our wedding. To be quite honest our timeline would have gone right out the window if it wasn't for Helen, at times I just relied on her experience and judgement.The food was delicious and they have great wine/beer selection.We would choose Lareau Farm over and over again- thank you Helen and team!
Reviewed on 13-10-2021
Wedding Date 09-10-2021
We are so happy, we booked our big day here. If there is a day available, just do yourself a favor and book!First of all its a beautiful venue with a very comfortable vibe. Helen is top notch, our hearts are so full thanks to all of her help and making the day seamless. Many of our vendors also commented on how wonderful she is to work with. She is responsive and answered each and every question I had leading up to our wedding. To be quite honest our timeline would have gone right out the window if it wasn't for Helen, at times I just relied on her experience and judgement.The food was delicious and they have great wine/beer selection.We would choose Lareau Farm over and over again- thank you Helen and team!
Reviewed on 13-10-2021
Anna Glavash Miller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-06-2021
I literally have tears in my eyes as I reflect on how happy we felt to be here, celebrating our love with our loved ones. The magic of this venue is it fades into the background because it feels like home. Lareau Farm Inn and Helen Borelli were fantastic to work with for our wedding. We stuck with them through COVID and a rescheduling of 9 months, and through it all Helen was patient, communicative and helpful. The end result was the most imperfectly perfect day we could have imagined, and our guests are still raving about the experience. As a coordinator, Helen had just the right amount of encouragement and assistance, and guided us through the planning process without ever stressing me out (not an easy feat). For me, what makes Lareau stand out as a place to have a wedding is what it's not. Unlike lots of the other nearby venues we looked at, Lareau is not pretentious or fussy. It was just the right amount of elegance and polish for me and my husband, who is a Vermont native. We felt so at home there throughout both the \"Happy Couples\" overnight tasting event and the wedding weekend, and so did our families and guests. My favorite parts of the venue are its proximity to the Mad River (hidden just behind trees at the edge of the property), the rambling farm and gardens to stroll through with your morning coffee, the friendly cats, dogs and people who inhabit the property, the energy of the on-site restaurant (yet it's never too loud or bustling), and of course, the ideal layout of cozy 13-room inn, laid-back reception pavilion and lush ceremony site all so close, yet spread out with enough space for people to breathe in. The back porch is the ideal gathering place at any time of day. Food was fresh and delicious thanks to the skill of Lareau's kitchen staff, and many ingredients come from on-site or nearby. Breakfasts for inn guests were equally special. Our rooms were just right, peaceful and comfortable, and we can't wait to return <3
Reviewed on 18-08-2021
Wedding Date 05-06-2021
I literally have tears in my eyes as I reflect on how happy we felt to be here, celebrating our love with our loved ones. The magic of this venue is it fades into the background because it feels like home. Lareau Farm Inn and Helen Borelli were fantastic to work with for our wedding. We stuck with them through COVID and a rescheduling of 9 months, and through it all Helen was patient, communicative and helpful. The end result was the most imperfectly perfect day we could have imagined, and our guests are still raving about the experience. As a coordinator, Helen had just the right amount of encouragement and assistance, and guided us through the planning process without ever stressing me out (not an easy feat). For me, what makes Lareau stand out as a place to have a wedding is what it's not. Unlike lots of the other nearby venues we looked at, Lareau is not pretentious or fussy. It was just the right amount of elegance and polish for me and my husband, who is a Vermont native. We felt so at home there throughout both the \"Happy Couples\" overnight tasting event and the wedding weekend, and so did our families and guests. My favorite parts of the venue are its proximity to the Mad River (hidden just behind trees at the edge of the property), the rambling farm and gardens to stroll through with your morning coffee, the friendly cats, dogs and people who inhabit the property, the energy of the on-site restaurant (yet it's never too loud or bustling), and of course, the ideal layout of cozy 13-room inn, laid-back reception pavilion and lush ceremony site all so close, yet spread out with enough space for people to breathe in. The back porch is the ideal gathering place at any time of day. Food was fresh and delicious thanks to the skill of Lareau's kitchen staff, and many ingredients come from on-site or nearby. Breakfasts for inn guests were equally special. Our rooms were just right, peaceful and comfortable, and we can't wait to return <3
Reviewed on 18-08-2021
taylor maybeck (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2020
It was so hard to begin to write this review because we have a book of amazing things tosay about Lareau Farm. Being from Connecticut, my Husband and I accidentally found LareauFarm Inn and fell in love with both the location and the staff. From the second we met Helen forour tour of the venue, she remained extremely helpful and easy to contact.What immediately grabbed our attention about this venue is that you can stay at the Innfor the weekend with your family and close friends. This was such a special weekend for us, wewere surrounded by our bridal party and our direct families from Thursday to Monday. The Innhas beautiful land to walk around, a creek to swim in, and my younger sisters loved walkingaround to see the flowers. Even better, the breakfast at the Inn was delicious every single day(we say it is the best french toast we have ever had).Helen and the team at the Farm were accommodating with all of the ideas that we had.On Thursday we held an outdoor yoga class on the grounds of the Inn- it was peaceful andeveryone had so much fun. We decided to have rehearsal dinner at the Historic Red Barn and itwas beautiful. Helen has so much attention to detail, tables and decorations were spot on to whatwe had imagined. We opted for the American Flatbread at rehearsal dinner and our guests say itwas the best flatbread they have ever had ( we even ordered extra later that night!).The best part about our wedding morning was that we had no worries because we knewthat Helen and the team had everything under control. I was so calm, cool, and collected, on thewedding day morning and it was all due to everyone making the process so easy. As a bride whohad every little detail planned out, Helen was able to place every decoration perfectly just byfollowing little sticky notes I had left her. Helen was great at contacting our vendors and keepingeverything going smoothly. We decided to have a food buffet for dinner, and we still have ourguests talking about how good the dinner was, “ the best wedding food ever”, as they say. I thinkwe went up for thirds at one point!One of our favorite parts of the night was sitting around the fire after our Reception,having s'mores , and watching the stars. Another plus of the venue location is that there are nostreet lights around, so star watching is spectacular.There was not one thing throughout our entire wedding weekend that went wrong, andnothing we would change. The venue is so beautiful, it makes for perfect pictures no matterwhere you are. If you are looking for a venue that is laid back, naturally beautiful, has deliciousand fresh food, and kind staff, then LF is your place. A month after our wedding the farmsurprised us with a painting of my bouquet as a gift- just another instance where they are sothoughtful! There is nothing better than enjoying coffee on the porch and the company ofeveryone you love on the day you get married. I wish we could give this venue more than 5 starsbecause they deserve it.A huge thank you to Helen, again, and the team at Lareau Farm,Colby & Taylor Nolan
Reviewed on 09-03-2021
Wedding Date 08-08-2020
It was so hard to begin to write this review because we have a book of amazing things tosay about Lareau Farm. Being from Connecticut, my Husband and I accidentally found LareauFarm Inn and fell in love with both the location and the staff. From the second we met Helen forour tour of the venue, she remained extremely helpful and easy to contact.What immediately grabbed our attention about this venue is that you can stay at the Innfor the weekend with your family and close friends. This was such a special weekend for us, wewere surrounded by our bridal party and our direct families from Thursday to Monday. The Innhas beautiful land to walk around, a creek to swim in, and my younger sisters loved walkingaround to see the flowers. Even better, the breakfast at the Inn was delicious every single day(we say it is the best french toast we have ever had).Helen and the team at the Farm were accommodating with all of the ideas that we had.On Thursday we held an outdoor yoga class on the grounds of the Inn- it was peaceful andeveryone had so much fun. We decided to have rehearsal dinner at the Historic Red Barn and itwas beautiful. Helen has so much attention to detail, tables and decorations were spot on to whatwe had imagined. We opted for the American Flatbread at rehearsal dinner and our guests say itwas the best flatbread they have ever had ( we even ordered extra later that night!).The best part about our wedding morning was that we had no worries because we knewthat Helen and the team had everything under control. I was so calm, cool, and collected, on thewedding day morning and it was all due to everyone making the process so easy. As a bride whohad every little detail planned out, Helen was able to place every decoration perfectly just byfollowing little sticky notes I had left her. Helen was great at contacting our vendors and keepingeverything going smoothly. We decided to have a food buffet for dinner, and we still have ourguests talking about how good the dinner was, “ the best wedding food ever”, as they say. I thinkwe went up for thirds at one point!One of our favorite parts of the night was sitting around the fire after our Reception,having s'mores , and watching the stars. Another plus of the venue location is that there are nostreet lights around, so star watching is spectacular.There was not one thing throughout our entire wedding weekend that went wrong, andnothing we would change. The venue is so beautiful, it makes for perfect pictures no matterwhere you are. If you are looking for a venue that is laid back, naturally beautiful, has deliciousand fresh food, and kind staff, then LF is your place. A month after our wedding the farmsurprised us with a painting of my bouquet as a gift- just another instance where they are sothoughtful! There is nothing better than enjoying coffee on the porch and the company ofeveryone you love on the day you get married. I wish we could give this venue more than 5 starsbecause they deserve it.A huge thank you to Helen, again, and the team at Lareau Farm,Colby & Taylor Nolan
Reviewed on 09-03-2021
Natalie King (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-08-2020
We had to cancel our wedding at Lareau due to COVID and I am still writing a review because they are just that wonderful! Lareau itself is an absolutely stunning wedding venue if you are looking for a classic Vermont backdrop for your wedding. My husband and I worked with Helen and her team at Lareau for almost 3 years due to a long engagement + a year of pandemic delays and we were just blown away by their flexibility, accommodation, and support through it all. They were by far the most helpful and empathetic vendor we worked with. In the end we made the decision to hold a small family wedding at home instead (ugh, Covid!) but Lareau will always have such a special place in our hearts. I would recommend them to anyone!
Reviewed on 04-03-2021
Wedding Date 15-08-2020
We had to cancel our wedding at Lareau due to COVID and I am still writing a review because they are just that wonderful! Lareau itself is an absolutely stunning wedding venue if you are looking for a classic Vermont backdrop for your wedding. My husband and I worked with Helen and her team at Lareau for almost 3 years due to a long engagement + a year of pandemic delays and we were just blown away by their flexibility, accommodation, and support through it all. They were by far the most helpful and empathetic vendor we worked with. In the end we made the decision to hold a small family wedding at home instead (ugh, Covid!) but Lareau will always have such a special place in our hearts. I would recommend them to anyone!
Reviewed on 04-03-2021
Michaela Preiss (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-07-2020
American Flatbread catered our small backyard reception with their mobile pizza oven and were incredibly adaptive, responsive, and helpful as our original wedding plans—including location and guest count—majorly changed due to Covid-19. Highly recommend working with them (especially Helen)!
Reviewed on 27-07-2020
Wedding Date 18-07-2020
American Flatbread catered our small backyard reception with their mobile pizza oven and were incredibly adaptive, responsive, and helpful as our original wedding plans—including location and guest count—majorly changed due to Covid-19. Highly recommend working with them (especially Helen)!
Reviewed on 27-07-2020
Megan Anderson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2018
Lareau Farm was the perfect location for our wedding. We were looking for a place that was close to nature and homey - going for a sort of rustic elegance. Lareau Farm delivered! Helen is incredibly kind, informative and friendly, and made planning very easy. The flatbread made on site from ingredients grown around the farm is incredible and made for a really fun dinner! They even set us up to be able to make s’mores around the fire after dancing had ended.The best part of all was having our closest family and friends all stay together at the inn for a couple days. I was honestly surprised by that because my husband and I both have parents who have been divorced since we were children, but it turned out to be a really special experience to have all our loved ones in one place. There are also plenty of other inns close by for other guests. If you’re looking for a nature-centric wedding with delicious, rustic food options, this is the place!
Reviewed on 08-06-2020
Wedding Date 23-06-2018
Lareau Farm was the perfect location for our wedding. We were looking for a place that was close to nature and homey - going for a sort of rustic elegance. Lareau Farm delivered! Helen is incredibly kind, informative and friendly, and made planning very easy. The flatbread made on site from ingredients grown around the farm is incredible and made for a really fun dinner! They even set us up to be able to make s’mores around the fire after dancing had ended.The best part of all was having our closest family and friends all stay together at the inn for a couple days. I was honestly surprised by that because my husband and I both have parents who have been divorced since we were children, but it turned out to be a really special experience to have all our loved ones in one place. There are also plenty of other inns close by for other guests. If you’re looking for a nature-centric wedding with delicious, rustic food options, this is the place!
Reviewed on 08-06-2020
Katy Winterhalter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2019
If given the choice, I would choose Lareau Farm as our wedding venue over and over again! Our family, and friends said multiple times how beautiful the grounds were. We had a lot of out of stater's coming, so we wanted to make sure to show them all Vermont in the summer had to offer! Helen made our day run flawlessly, and we loved the food selection from start to finish. Each and every person that worked our wedding was so kind and helpful, and made us feel so special. We love Lareau!
Reviewed on 07-12-2019
Wedding Date 20-07-2019
If given the choice, I would choose Lareau Farm as our wedding venue over and over again! Our family, and friends said multiple times how beautiful the grounds were. We had a lot of out of stater's coming, so we wanted to make sure to show them all Vermont in the summer had to offer! Helen made our day run flawlessly, and we loved the food selection from start to finish. Each and every person that worked our wedding was so kind and helpful, and made us feel so special. We love Lareau!
Reviewed on 07-12-2019
Taylor Mello (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
Better than 5 stars! It is difficult to find the right words to describe how absolutely perfect the Lareau Farm Inn and its team of incredible people were for our wedding. When we began looking for a venue we knew we wanted something relaxed, scenic and fun. Lareau Farm is that and so so much more. We planned the wedding from a state away, so our ability to meet in person was very limited. Luckily for us, Lareau has Helen who is their innkeeper and event coordinator. Helen is so kind and so helpful in keeping plans on track and without making it feel overwhelming. What we didn’t know until we actually got there though was that not just Helen but their whole team is absolutely wonderful! They made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. Oh! And the food – the food is AMAZING!! I still dream about the apps. We did a buffet for dinner with chicken and pulled pork, then late night flatbreads to end the night, which was a huge hit with our guests. We are so grateful to have had such an amazing wedding experience. I could go on and on, but ultimately – if you’re thinking this might be the spot for you, I can assure you it is!
Reviewed on 10-11-2019
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
Better than 5 stars! It is difficult to find the right words to describe how absolutely perfect the Lareau Farm Inn and its team of incredible people were for our wedding. When we began looking for a venue we knew we wanted something relaxed, scenic and fun. Lareau Farm is that and so so much more. We planned the wedding from a state away, so our ability to meet in person was very limited. Luckily for us, Lareau has Helen who is their innkeeper and event coordinator. Helen is so kind and so helpful in keeping plans on track and without making it feel overwhelming. What we didn’t know until we actually got there though was that not just Helen but their whole team is absolutely wonderful! They made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. Oh! And the food – the food is AMAZING!! I still dream about the apps. We did a buffet for dinner with chicken and pulled pork, then late night flatbreads to end the night, which was a huge hit with our guests. We are so grateful to have had such an amazing wedding experience. I could go on and on, but ultimately – if you’re thinking this might be the spot for you, I can assure you it is!
Reviewed on 10-11-2019
Megan Hood (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
Just as the reviewer before me said, I wish I could give more than five stars. The venue itself is beautiful, this goes without saying, but it is the staff that truly make it special. Helen is without a doubt one of the best wedding coordinators in the business. She is kind, genuine, attentive and hard-working. It poured all morning on our wedding day but she helped me to feel relaxed and confident in knowing that we had a plan. In the end, the flexibility of the staff allowed us to have the ceremony outdoors once the weather cleared up. I am so grateful for this. You'll find Helen setting tables early in the morning, checking in with your friends, family and vendors throughout the day and even in the kitchen making appetizers. She does it all! We opted to have all of our closest friends stay at the Inn with us for the weekend, upon Helen's suggestion, which worked perfectly. The breakfast each morning was made to order and was absolutely delicious. After the reception, we were able to keep the party going around the fire pit, making s'mores and soaking in the last moments of the best day ever. I can't say enough good things above the comfort of the Inn and the ability of the space and staff to truly make it feel like home. We had the flatbread dinner option, which our guests loved. We did this to save on costs to have the Grippo Funk Band as our music for the evening. We got many comments that the delicious, laid-back nature of the meal allowed people to stay up and socializing without much delay to begin dancing the night away. Lareau Farm Inn is a dream wedding venue. It's hard to find a better venue in the area that will truly bring you into their home and make you feel like family, while executing a top-notch event.
Reviewed on 15-10-2019
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
Just as the reviewer before me said, I wish I could give more than five stars. The venue itself is beautiful, this goes without saying, but it is the staff that truly make it special. Helen is without a doubt one of the best wedding coordinators in the business. She is kind, genuine, attentive and hard-working. It poured all morning on our wedding day but she helped me to feel relaxed and confident in knowing that we had a plan. In the end, the flexibility of the staff allowed us to have the ceremony outdoors once the weather cleared up. I am so grateful for this. You'll find Helen setting tables early in the morning, checking in with your friends, family and vendors throughout the day and even in the kitchen making appetizers. She does it all! We opted to have all of our closest friends stay at the Inn with us for the weekend, upon Helen's suggestion, which worked perfectly. The breakfast each morning was made to order and was absolutely delicious. After the reception, we were able to keep the party going around the fire pit, making s'mores and soaking in the last moments of the best day ever. I can't say enough good things above the comfort of the Inn and the ability of the space and staff to truly make it feel like home. We had the flatbread dinner option, which our guests loved. We did this to save on costs to have the Grippo Funk Band as our music for the evening. We got many comments that the delicious, laid-back nature of the meal allowed people to stay up and socializing without much delay to begin dancing the night away. Lareau Farm Inn is a dream wedding venue. It's hard to find a better venue in the area that will truly bring you into their home and make you feel like family, while executing a top-notch event.
Reviewed on 15-10-2019
Caitlin Bergin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-06-2019
If you're considering having your Vermont wedding someplace other than at Lareau Farm Inn - don't. Helen and the staff at Lareau Farm are responsive, helpful and wonderfully kind. We changed the size of our wedding several times during our 18 month engagement, had to bring in a tent to accommodate additional guests etc. -Helen was always so quick to help us readjust our numbers, guide us through the process, and answer every single one of our questions. We also wanted to have our favorite home state foods as part of our late night menu, and they happily accommodated our request. We were looking for a place to showcase our home state of Vermont as 90% of our wedding guests would be traveling to the area for our wedding. They were completely blown away by the beautiful atmosphere, AMAZING food and perfect hospitality (our guests are still raving about the food!). I would choose to have our wedding at Lareau Farm Inn a million times over.Thank you to Helen and the staff at Lareau Farm Inn for helping us to execute with the most perfect day.
Reviewed on 05-09-2019
Wedding Date 14-06-2019
If you're considering having your Vermont wedding someplace other than at Lareau Farm Inn - don't. Helen and the staff at Lareau Farm are responsive, helpful and wonderfully kind. We changed the size of our wedding several times during our 18 month engagement, had to bring in a tent to accommodate additional guests etc. -Helen was always so quick to help us readjust our numbers, guide us through the process, and answer every single one of our questions. We also wanted to have our favorite home state foods as part of our late night menu, and they happily accommodated our request. We were looking for a place to showcase our home state of Vermont as 90% of our wedding guests would be traveling to the area for our wedding. They were completely blown away by the beautiful atmosphere, AMAZING food and perfect hospitality (our guests are still raving about the food!). I would choose to have our wedding at Lareau Farm Inn a million times over.Thank you to Helen and the staff at Lareau Farm Inn for helping us to execute with the most perfect day.
Reviewed on 05-09-2019
Brittany Flaherty (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
When we decided to get married in the Mad River Valley, we immediately knew that we wanted our food to come from Lareau Farm Inn. We have been fans of their flatbread pizzas for years, and we are SO thrilled with the decision to include them on our wedding day. Helen was fantastic to work with and made us so excited for the big day. We booked the mobile oven to cook on location and it was fabulous. Everyone raved about the pizza and salads, as well as the passed apps (my dad still always talks about the bacon-wrapped dates). The entire process was a breeze and the food just felt “like us.” Can’t recommend booking the mobile oven enough!
Reviewed on 27-05-2019
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
When we decided to get married in the Mad River Valley, we immediately knew that we wanted our food to come from Lareau Farm Inn. We have been fans of their flatbread pizzas for years, and we are SO thrilled with the decision to include them on our wedding day. Helen was fantastic to work with and made us so excited for the big day. We booked the mobile oven to cook on location and it was fabulous. Everyone raved about the pizza and salads, as well as the passed apps (my dad still always talks about the bacon-wrapped dates). The entire process was a breeze and the food just felt “like us.” Can’t recommend booking the mobile oven enough!
Reviewed on 27-05-2019
Beth W. (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-08-2018
Lareau Farm Wedding was everything my husband and I could have dreamed for our wedding weekend! Helen, Dave, and the whole Lareau Farm team are wonderful to work with. My husband and I had a wacky weather weekend with a major thunderstorm that almost interrupted our outdoor ceremony. The Lareau Farm team were incredibly organized and seamlessly switched the cocktail hour under the pavilion. They just as quickly opened everything up again once the rain stopped so guests could enjoy a beautiful August night. A wedding at Lareau is a whole weekend thrill! We had a pizza rehearsal dinner at the inn Friday night (highly recommended) and a BBQ menu for our reception. We are passionate about food, and Dave (head chef) was thrilled to talk through every detail of our menu. Our guests were raving about the experience and many of them said they had never been to such a fun, laid back, yet elegant wedding. It was exactly what we wanted! We just hope one of our friends chooses to get married here in the future so we can relive the experience. Thank you to Lareau Farm! A true hidden gem of wedding venues!
Reviewed on 10-11-2018
Wedding Date 04-08-2018
Lareau Farm Wedding was everything my husband and I could have dreamed for our wedding weekend! Helen, Dave, and the whole Lareau Farm team are wonderful to work with. My husband and I had a wacky weather weekend with a major thunderstorm that almost interrupted our outdoor ceremony. The Lareau Farm team were incredibly organized and seamlessly switched the cocktail hour under the pavilion. They just as quickly opened everything up again once the rain stopped so guests could enjoy a beautiful August night. A wedding at Lareau is a whole weekend thrill! We had a pizza rehearsal dinner at the inn Friday night (highly recommended) and a BBQ menu for our reception. We are passionate about food, and Dave (head chef) was thrilled to talk through every detail of our menu. Our guests were raving about the experience and many of them said they had never been to such a fun, laid back, yet elegant wedding. It was exactly what we wanted! We just hope one of our friends chooses to get married here in the future so we can relive the experience. Thank you to Lareau Farm! A true hidden gem of wedding venues!
Reviewed on 10-11-2018
Jackie Emilo Rak (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
Lareau Farm Inn is where you should get married. Period. We had such an incredible wedding weekend, and we feel so fortunate that we found it. Lareau Farm embodies all of the qualities that we love about Vermont. When you’re there, the clutter of daily life seems less noticeable, and the important aspects of life come to the foreground: Family, Friends, Nature, Community, and Love. We loved it so much we decided to book all of our wedding weekend festivities at the Farm. We had our rehearsal dinner in the Dairy Barn, and our reception and farewell brunch in the Pavilion. Working with Helen through all the details of three events was so easy, even when we weren’t feeling very easygoing :) Helen is a Rockstar! From our very first visit the entire team at Lareau and Flatbread welcomed us with open arms, a warm smile, delicious food, and always made us feel comfortable to be ourselves, which was such a gift on a weekend that can be filled with anxiety and nerves. We had our entire wedding party stay at the inn with us! We can’t express how amazing it is to wake up every morning to an amazing breakfast to enjoy with your best friends and family. It made for a very personalized, magical experience that every guest continues to rave about. We (and our guests) cannot say enough good things about this venue, the food, and staff. 5+ stars!!
Reviewed on 05-11-2018
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
Lareau Farm Inn is where you should get married. Period. We had such an incredible wedding weekend, and we feel so fortunate that we found it. Lareau Farm embodies all of the qualities that we love about Vermont. When you’re there, the clutter of daily life seems less noticeable, and the important aspects of life come to the foreground: Family, Friends, Nature, Community, and Love. We loved it so much we decided to book all of our wedding weekend festivities at the Farm. We had our rehearsal dinner in the Dairy Barn, and our reception and farewell brunch in the Pavilion. Working with Helen through all the details of three events was so easy, even when we weren’t feeling very easygoing :) Helen is a Rockstar! From our very first visit the entire team at Lareau and Flatbread welcomed us with open arms, a warm smile, delicious food, and always made us feel comfortable to be ourselves, which was such a gift on a weekend that can be filled with anxiety and nerves. We had our entire wedding party stay at the inn with us! We can’t express how amazing it is to wake up every morning to an amazing breakfast to enjoy with your best friends and family. It made for a very personalized, magical experience that every guest continues to rave about. We (and our guests) cannot say enough good things about this venue, the food, and staff. 5+ stars!!
Reviewed on 05-11-2018
Elizabeth Crawford (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
Our wedding weekend at Lareau Farm Inn was better than we ever could have imagined! Anyone who visits this place can instantly see its beauty and charm, but what makes the difference is the incredible staff. Everything from the planning process to the day itself went so smoothly thanks to the amazing team here—especially Helen, the event coordinator, who truly made us feel we had nothing to worry about. Staying at the inn with our family and friends allowed us to be in our own little world for the whole weekend, and our guests raved about everything from the setting to the food. We're so happy that we will have such an amazing place to return to year after year to remember our wedding day!
Reviewed on 18-10-2018
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
Our wedding weekend at Lareau Farm Inn was better than we ever could have imagined! Anyone who visits this place can instantly see its beauty and charm, but what makes the difference is the incredible staff. Everything from the planning process to the day itself went so smoothly thanks to the amazing team here—especially Helen, the event coordinator, who truly made us feel we had nothing to worry about. Staying at the inn with our family and friends allowed us to be in our own little world for the whole weekend, and our guests raved about everything from the setting to the food. We're so happy that we will have such an amazing place to return to year after year to remember our wedding day!
Reviewed on 18-10-2018
Olivia S (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2018
What a great venue! We loved our weekend at Lareau. We were able to have a relaxing welcome party in the inn, a ceremony at a gorgeous site, and a relaxed and summery atmosphere for our reception (including lawn games, a camp fire, and tons of dancing). Helen was wonderful, available to coordinate the day of and answering a ton of our questions throughout the year. For such an affordable venue you get a lot included!
Reviewed on 07-10-2018
Wedding Date 01-09-2018
What a great venue! We loved our weekend at Lareau. We were able to have a relaxing welcome party in the inn, a ceremony at a gorgeous site, and a relaxed and summery atmosphere for our reception (including lawn games, a camp fire, and tons of dancing). Helen was wonderful, available to coordinate the day of and answering a ton of our questions throughout the year. For such an affordable venue you get a lot included!
Reviewed on 07-10-2018
Samantha Bigger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-06-2018
Everything from start to finish was absolutely perfect. Helen, the event coordinator/inn keeper was absolutely FABUOUS. She made us feel as though we were the only wedding that she had all year. The property itself is so perfect, simple decor in the pavilion for you to dress up and customize to your hearts desire. The arbor so delicate and beautiful, again, kept simple waiting for you to put your touch of creativity on. The weekend of, we were able to let our dogs free on the property (well behaved) and tat was so special for us. The day of, i could not imagine it have going any more perfect. Even when something had a bit of a hiccup, it never felt like their was even a moment of worry of hesitation. The entire crew at Lareau Farm icluding Dave in the kitchen and the cleaning staff of the inn, are so kind and willing to help out in any way possible. We truly could not have imagined our wedding at any other venue, so perfect.
Reviewed on 02-09-2018
Wedding Date 09-06-2018
Everything from start to finish was absolutely perfect. Helen, the event coordinator/inn keeper was absolutely FABUOUS. She made us feel as though we were the only wedding that she had all year. The property itself is so perfect, simple decor in the pavilion for you to dress up and customize to your hearts desire. The arbor so delicate and beautiful, again, kept simple waiting for you to put your touch of creativity on. The weekend of, we were able to let our dogs free on the property (well behaved) and tat was so special for us. The day of, i could not imagine it have going any more perfect. Even when something had a bit of a hiccup, it never felt like their was even a moment of worry of hesitation. The entire crew at Lareau Farm icluding Dave in the kitchen and the cleaning staff of the inn, are so kind and willing to help out in any way possible. We truly could not have imagined our wedding at any other venue, so perfect.
Reviewed on 02-09-2018
Amie Ruhl (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
I wish I could give more than five stars. Everything about getting married at Lareau Farm was beyond perfect. I’m forever grateful my then fiancée googled “pizza wedding” and found this place. Helen and the team were easy to work with. The location is absolutely beautiful and having family and friends stay at the inn with us for the weekend was an absolute blast. The food was AMAZING. Breakfast at the inn is delicious, a hidden gem for sure. We had flatbread for our reception and I’m so glad we did, the two comments we got over and over again were “what a beautiful wedding location” and “I’ve never had such delicious food at a wedding”. Everyone should get married here! You won’t regret it!
Reviewed on 13-08-2018
I wish I could give more than five stars. Everything about getting married at Lareau Farm was beyond perfect. I’m forever grateful my then fiancée googled “pizza wedding” and found this place. Helen and the team were easy to work with. The location is absolutely beautiful and having family and friends stay at the inn with us for the weekend was an absolute blast. The food was AMAZING. Breakfast at the inn is delicious, a hidden gem for sure. We had flatbread for our reception and I’m so glad we did, the two comments we got over and over again were “what a beautiful wedding location” and “I’ve never had such delicious food at a wedding”. Everyone should get married here! You won’t regret it!
Reviewed on 13-08-2018
Caitlin Deschenes-Desmond (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2018
Five stars isn’t close to enough for how strongly I feel about Lareau - getting married here was the best experience we could have imagined. People - Everyone we interacted with was beyond kind. Helen walked us through every step of the process and was such a lovely, calm presence at the rehearsal and on the day itself. Dave KNOWS his food, my goodness - we really appreciated his guidance in picking out the menu and just seeing him around. The women who worked the bar and the breakfast were just delightful, and when Clay ran into us creeping around the property in April he was incredibly friendly and answered all our questions. Food - We had flatbreads at the rehearsal dinner, roast pig and paella with truffled potato salad and cornbread at the reception, and breakfast at the inn every morning (all FANTASTIC). The coffee cake and French toast with apples and bacon were a huge hit!Inn - Helen was SO helpful in making sure everyone was in the right place, even when trying to coordinate family members who were all over the map. The rooms are beautiful and so comfortable (and ours at least was blessedly air conditioned). The back porch was the most relaxing place to have breakfast and look at the mountains. It was fun to wander the rest of the property too! My nephew had a blast investigating the pigs and chickens and the easy access to the watering hole was MUCH appreciated. Ceremony/Reception Venue - the ceremony space is a bit secluded but easy to get to (there’s a path for a car to drive and drop folks who need the assist). The arbor is beautiful and the reception space was GREAT. There were so many different spaces for people to feel comfortable in - you could dance, talk by the bar, play cornhole, sit by the fire, or if you were the kids run in circles in the field. Honestly I could go on forever - this was such a special experience and a place we’ll come back to for the rest of our lives. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Reviewed on 05-07-2018
Wedding Date 30-06-2018
Five stars isn’t close to enough for how strongly I feel about Lareau - getting married here was the best experience we could have imagined. People - Everyone we interacted with was beyond kind. Helen walked us through every step of the process and was such a lovely, calm presence at the rehearsal and on the day itself. Dave KNOWS his food, my goodness - we really appreciated his guidance in picking out the menu and just seeing him around. The women who worked the bar and the breakfast were just delightful, and when Clay ran into us creeping around the property in April he was incredibly friendly and answered all our questions. Food - We had flatbreads at the rehearsal dinner, roast pig and paella with truffled potato salad and cornbread at the reception, and breakfast at the inn every morning (all FANTASTIC). The coffee cake and French toast with apples and bacon were a huge hit!Inn - Helen was SO helpful in making sure everyone was in the right place, even when trying to coordinate family members who were all over the map. The rooms are beautiful and so comfortable (and ours at least was blessedly air conditioned). The back porch was the most relaxing place to have breakfast and look at the mountains. It was fun to wander the rest of the property too! My nephew had a blast investigating the pigs and chickens and the easy access to the watering hole was MUCH appreciated. Ceremony/Reception Venue - the ceremony space is a bit secluded but easy to get to (there’s a path for a car to drive and drop folks who need the assist). The arbor is beautiful and the reception space was GREAT. There were so many different spaces for people to feel comfortable in - you could dance, talk by the bar, play cornhole, sit by the fire, or if you were the kids run in circles in the field. Honestly I could go on forever - this was such a special experience and a place we’ll come back to for the rest of our lives. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Reviewed on 05-07-2018
Lilly Callahan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2018
Lareau was a dream come true. The whole process was stress free and FUN! The fact that you can rent the whole inn made the weekend feel like we were in our own little world. Helen was amazing to work with. 10/10 I feel lucky to have found the perfect wedding location!!!
Reviewed on 09-06-2018
Wedding Date 26-05-2018
Lareau was a dream come true. The whole process was stress free and FUN! The fact that you can rent the whole inn made the weekend feel like we were in our own little world. Helen was amazing to work with. 10/10 I feel lucky to have found the perfect wedding location!!!
Reviewed on 09-06-2018
Rebecca Gurney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2018
Lareau Farm was just right for our kind of wedding-- a beautiful setting, easy for our crowd that included a lot of kids of all ages. Having the ceremony site, reception space, Flatbread restaurant (and bar), and B & B all in one place made it great for our largely out of town crew. Dave and Helen were thoughtful, responsive, and made it all feel easy. Our only challenge was finding enough rooms outside of the Inn for guests because ours was a Labor Day wedding. Many guests commented that it was the most relaxing and fun wedding they had been to.
Reviewed on 17-10-2017
Wedding Date 02-09-2018
Lareau Farm was just right for our kind of wedding-- a beautiful setting, easy for our crowd that included a lot of kids of all ages. Having the ceremony site, reception space, Flatbread restaurant (and bar), and B & B all in one place made it great for our largely out of town crew. Dave and Helen were thoughtful, responsive, and made it all feel easy. Our only challenge was finding enough rooms outside of the Inn for guests because ours was a Labor Day wedding. Many guests commented that it was the most relaxing and fun wedding they had been to.
Reviewed on 17-10-2017
Colin Fahey (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-07-2017
Wonderful event space! My wife and I used their newly renovated barn for our rehearsal dinner and it was the perfect rustic Vermont setting. Helen was great to work with and made the planning process easy for our 40 person dinner. Adding a champagne toast and custom desert was a breeze. The evening was a perfect kick off to our wedding weekend!
Reviewed on 29-08-2017
Wedding Date 29-07-2017
Wonderful event space! My wife and I used their newly renovated barn for our rehearsal dinner and it was the perfect rustic Vermont setting. Helen was great to work with and made the planning process easy for our 40 person dinner. Adding a champagne toast and custom desert was a breeze. The evening was a perfect kick off to our wedding weekend!
Reviewed on 29-08-2017
jennifer wolf (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2016
Was a great day!! Everything went really well, even with their main event planner Lisabeth out sick. There was no \"front of the house\" type person, and bc of that there were a few things that didn't go quite as smoothly, but they really did a fantastic job! If I had to do it again would definitely pick Lareau!
Reviewed on 21-09-2016
Wedding Date 27-08-2016
Was a great day!! Everything went really well, even with their main event planner Lisabeth out sick. There was no \"front of the house\" type person, and bc of that there were a few things that didn't go quite as smoothly, but they really did a fantastic job! If I had to do it again would definitely pick Lareau!
Reviewed on 21-09-2016
Michelle Dubuque (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2015
If you take just one look at this place you will fall in love with it, just as we did. The location is perfect for a nice Vermont wedding setting. The inn is nestled in the Mad River area of Vermont surrounded by beautiful mountains.The inn itself is older but quaint and the food-especially the pizza is delicious. The barn pavilion is a good location for a rustic themed wedding and it even has flush toilets! My only issue was the innkeeper aka the wedding coordinator. Her responsiveness is basically non-existent and she will not make you feel special for having your wedding there. You will not get answers for weeks or in my case months. I sent an email asking about our menu in April and got a response 2 weeks before our wedding which was 4 months later. If you are the type of person who needs to have a wedding coordinator from the venue and understand all the details then using this venue will be a challenge for you. It seemed like a less expensive option when we were shopping around but I'm not sure what we got for what we paid for. Overall I think most of our guests thought WE did a good job with our wedding but I was sad to learn that after the fact a lot of guests did not know it was all you can eat pizza and they left hungry. This stems back to the lack of communication issue with the venue. There are several other little things that I realized afterward that were missed- for instance we had spoke of having lawn games and they never put them out, we wanted iced tea and lemonade but only had lemonade. These types of details are not something you will have time to deal with or even notice on your day and they certainly didn't ruin anything but it's just something to keep in mind. I'm glad we chose this place because in our eyes our wedding ended up being perfect.
Reviewed on 23-09-2015
Wedding Date 05-09-2015
If you take just one look at this place you will fall in love with it, just as we did. The location is perfect for a nice Vermont wedding setting. The inn is nestled in the Mad River area of Vermont surrounded by beautiful mountains.The inn itself is older but quaint and the food-especially the pizza is delicious. The barn pavilion is a good location for a rustic themed wedding and it even has flush toilets! My only issue was the innkeeper aka the wedding coordinator. Her responsiveness is basically non-existent and she will not make you feel special for having your wedding there. You will not get answers for weeks or in my case months. I sent an email asking about our menu in April and got a response 2 weeks before our wedding which was 4 months later. If you are the type of person who needs to have a wedding coordinator from the venue and understand all the details then using this venue will be a challenge for you. It seemed like a less expensive option when we were shopping around but I'm not sure what we got for what we paid for. Overall I think most of our guests thought WE did a good job with our wedding but I was sad to learn that after the fact a lot of guests did not know it was all you can eat pizza and they left hungry. This stems back to the lack of communication issue with the venue. There are several other little things that I realized afterward that were missed- for instance we had spoke of having lawn games and they never put them out, we wanted iced tea and lemonade but only had lemonade. These types of details are not something you will have time to deal with or even notice on your day and they certainly didn't ruin anything but it's just something to keep in mind. I'm glad we chose this place because in our eyes our wedding ended up being perfect.
Reviewed on 23-09-2015
Liz Blocker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-07-2012
The Inn is one of my favorite places, and was long before I got married there. It's a gorgeous location with a wonderful, welcoming vibe. The staff is incredible - they all go above and beyond as though it's the minimum of what they can do. It's the perfect place for a simple, beautiful, DIY country/farm wedding. And the price is amazing (cost here is just for the venue, doesn't include food).
Reviewed on 24-07-2012
Wedding Date 07-07-2012
The Inn is one of my favorite places, and was long before I got married there. It's a gorgeous location with a wonderful, welcoming vibe. The staff is incredible - they all go above and beyond as though it's the minimum of what they can do. It's the perfect place for a simple, beautiful, DIY country/farm wedding. And the price is amazing (cost here is just for the venue, doesn't include food).
Reviewed on 24-07-2012
Jennelle Alvin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2012
I used the Lareau Farm Inn for our ceremony and reception venue as well as rehearsal dinner and accommodations for family and wedding party. It was a perfect cozy home for the weekend and it was wonderful to have everything in a central place. All the staff was friendly and accommodating to our needs throughout our time there. I would absolutely recommend this site for folks looking for a fun, personal, Vermont-y wedding! :)
Reviewed on 18-06-2012
Wedding Date 26-05-2012
I used the Lareau Farm Inn for our ceremony and reception venue as well as rehearsal dinner and accommodations for family and wedding party. It was a perfect cozy home for the weekend and it was wonderful to have everything in a central place. All the staff was friendly and accommodating to our needs throughout our time there. I would absolutely recommend this site for folks looking for a fun, personal, Vermont-y wedding! :)
Reviewed on 18-06-2012
jessica cook (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-06-2010
the venue is gorgeous, and it was all worth it in the end.. but communication with the innkeeper was painfully difficult sometimes.
Reviewed on 13-08-2010
36 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.89 out of 5.0Wedding Date 26-06-2010
the venue is gorgeous, and it was all worth it in the end.. but communication with the innkeeper was painfully difficult sometimes.
Reviewed on 13-08-2010
Contact Info for Lareau Farm Inn
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/pages/lareau-farm-inn-home-of-american-flatbread/182190718470207 | |
| X (Twitter) | lareaufarminn |
| lareaufarminn | |
| lareaufarminnkeeper | |
| Website | www.lareaufarminn.com |
| Phone | (802) 496-4949 |
| Address | 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673 |
| events@americanflatbread.com |
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