Venues & Event Spaces in Manchester, VT

“We had a family reunion trip with a range of 5 to 80 years old! Melissa’s place was perfect! All families had their own bedroom and bathroom, and enough seats for all at meal time! The kitchen was HUGE and easily fit the 5-6 people in it to prepare meals! The outside was great too, huge firepit area for nightly hang outs and the yard had ample space for our “cousins competition” of yard games and races! Will definitely be back! Melissa was very responsive and absolute pleasure to deal with!!”

“Where do I even begin? We are still on a high from our wedding day, which took place about three weeks ago. Hildene was nothing short of spectacular. Not only were the incredible views, stunning gardens, and historic ambiance breathtaking, but the entire Hildene team was an absolute joy to work with.

For starters, we chose to tour venues around Manchester, and after touring Hildene, it was a no-brainer for us. The private, in-depth tour made us feel as though Theresa and her team were genuinely passionate about the property and their roles. Hildene provides ceremony chairs, reception chairs and tables, and a beautiful setting where you work directly with their florist and catering partners. They also provide day-of coordination. All of this is to say that choosing Hildene means so many decisions and details are already taken care of, which makes the planning process that much easier.

Next, I need to rave about the team: Theresa, Carmine, Anne, Nick/Pangaea (the caterer), Peggy/Lily of the Valley (the florist), and anyone else I may have missed. Theresa and the Hildene team made us feel as though we were the only wedding they had that entire year. They dedicated so much time and attention to us. We had MANY questions, especially since we ultimately decided not to work with a planner, and Theresa would spend so much time on the phone with us, patiently walking through every detail and answering all of our questions.

Nick and Peggy were also a joy to work with. We made many edits and they were patient throughout all of it. The food was incredible, the tasting was so much fun, and the florals were absolutely beautiful. Peggy is so talented!

On the day of the wedding, Theresa stuck by my side and handled everything with SUCH calmness and grace. She never seemed stressed or overwhelmed, which, in turn, helped us feel calm, too. She had everything under control! She even helped me bustle my dress!

Our wedding day was a dream come true. We wanted a mountain and garden setting in Vermont, and the Hildene team brought that vision to life. All of our guests told my parents that Hildene was the most unique and stunning venue they had ever seen.

Choosing Hildene as our venue was one of the best decisions we made throughout the entire wedding planning process. We cannot thank the entire Hildene team enough for helping make our wedding day so incredibly special.

Kudos to the entire Hildene team!”

“What you'd expect from a Kimpton property: nice rooms, well-equipped with ironing board, yoga mat, etc., dog-friendly. Attentive staff, including housekeeping. Free EV charger. Minor gripes: wifi was spotty, real (not disposable) coffee cups would be nice. Rooms facing Main St. get a lot of traffic noise.”

“Very nice golf club and resort. Great location and expert help. The food is fair priced and home cooked with lovely views. Bring the family or a date you will thank me after the visit.”