The Middlebury Inn hosts meetings, training days, cocktail receptions, rehearsal dinners and weddings for up to 150 guests. The inn has stood on the town green in downtown Middlebury, Vermont, since 1827, and offers 71 guest rooms, a restaurant and several event spaces indoors and out.
Seminars and company events
For company meetings, the Founder's Room is the main space, with natural light, a working fireplace, dimmable lighting and wireless internet. It seats up to 140 theater style or 75 classroom style. The wood-paneled Willard Room takes 48 theater style or 36 classroom and has telephone and ethernet ports. Both rooms take a U-shape or boardroom setup of up to 30, which suits committee meetings and workshops. Audiovisual equipment is supplied on request, and the catering team serves breakfast, lunch, breaks, cocktails and dinner with custom menus. The inn also welcomes bus tour groups.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings range from elopements and micro weddings to full receptions, including same-sex weddings and themed events. The Founder's Room, with high ceilings, crown molding, a marble fireplace and a bay window over the town, suits weddings of up to 110. The courtyard between two of the inn's historic buildings, overlooking the town square, is used for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. The Willard Room deck, lined with rocking chairs, works for cocktails at sunset. Rehearsal dinners and morning-after brunches can be held on site, and the Waterfalls Day Spa offers packages for wedding parties.
Rooms and capacities
Founder's Room, 34 by 45 feet: theater 140, classroom 75, banquet rounds 114, U-shape or boardroom 30. Willard Room, 30 by 16 feet: theater 48, classroom 36, banquet 36, U-shape or boardroom 30. Stewart Library, 24 by 14 feet: links the two rooms. Founders Ballroom, combining the three: 135 seated or 150 standing. Morgan's Tavern, 40 by 25 feet: reception 100, dining 65, with a full bar, a fireplace and a seasonal veranda. Courtyard, 40 by 60 feet: reception 150, dinner 120, or 75 under a tent.
Accommodation
The inn has 71 guest rooms, each styled differently, with Wi-Fi, work desks, robes and heat lamps. Accessible rooms are available. The Porter Mansion, part of the inn's property, offers a separate period house.
Catering
Catering comes from the inn's own kitchen, with menus set for each event. Morgan's Tavern serves New England dishes and plates created by the executive chef, and can be reserved for receptions and dinners.
History and setting
The inn has been on the Middlebury town green since 1827 and is a member of Historic Hotels of America. Its buildings frame the courtyard and face the town square, in the center of a Vermont college town.
Getting there
The address is 14 Court Square, Middlebury, VT 05753, in the center of town. Directions and a map are on the inn's website, and the sales team answers event requests by phone.
