We love hosting events! Ideal for: Family reunions Ski weekends Milestone celebrations Holidays Weddings (booked directly through The Wilburton Inn. (Additional Facility fees apply for events.)
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Why rent a house when you can rent a private mansion? Host your group in Great Gatsby style at The Wilburton, a magnificent award-winning country inn. CNN ranked in top 10 mansion inns!
Family reunions, holiday gatherings, destination weddings, corporate retreats, ski getaways and milestone birthday and anniversary celebrations have been our specialty for 38 years. Magnificent indoor and outdoor spaces for dining, meetings, relaxing and celebrations.
The Wilburton mansion accommodates 32 guests in 15 elegant bedrooms, 11 with private baths. Larger groups can add additional hotel rooms and vacation homes on the 30-acre resort. Altogether, The Wilburton sleeps 135 guests.
WINTER FUN This home is ideal for skiing at Bromley Mt (8 miles away) & Stratton Mt (18 miles away). We offer discounted lift tickets at Bromley. Cross country ski and sled right on the property. Explore 10 acres of woods on the resort. Enjoy S’more in the fire pit. The Wilburton has 5 electric fireplaces.
POOLS There is an indoor and outdoor pool at The Wilburton. The outdoor pool is open from Memorial Day - mid September. It is free and open from dawn to dusk. The pool is shared with all Wilburton resort guests. This pool is not heated.
The indoor pool is heated and open year round from 10am - 9pm. It is booked with advance reservations through me here by email or through The Wilburton Inn.
From November - April, get a free 1 hour private swim.
From May - October, the indoor pool is available for an hourly fee of $150/hr or $250/2 hours.
PERKS Add resort amenities including: ?• full service catering • drop off organic catering from our family farm and bakery • massages • discounted lift tickets to Bromley and Stratton • daily housekeeping • concierge staffing.
EVENTS The Wilburton is a marvelous venue for fully staffed and catered destination weddings and celebrations for up to 225 guests.
There are additional facility fees depending on the size and scope of your celebration. Please contact The Wilburton Inn directly for more information on groups, catering and weddings.
The Wilburton’s Marble Pavilion Tent (open May through October) is not included in the house rental rate but can be added for catered events up to 225 guests. From November through April, The Wilburton’s indoor spaces accommodate catered celebrations and gatherings for up to 75 guests.
DIY weddings are not permitted at The Wilburton. We offer 2 nearby DIY Wedding venues: the 15 bedroom Battenkill Valley Mansion and 200 acre Levity Mt Farm and Retreat. You can find more about them through The Wilburton Inn.
LOCATION Only 4 hours from NYC, Boston and Montreal, and 90 minutes from Albany International Airport, The Wilburton’s maple lined driveway transports you to a world away. One mile from restaurants, golf, and shopping, The Wilburton is an inspiring, private, peaceful setting that offers history, art and the best views in Vermont.
ENTERTAINING SPACES The Wilburton mansion features turn-of-the century archetecture and antiques.
Entertaining spaces include: The Solarium Dining Room, The Billiard Room Bar, The Rose Room, The Living room salon with a piano, massive carved fireplace, pull down movie screen and coffered ceiling, the Library and the Children’s Game Room.
Outdoor spaces include the awning covered Veranda, hilltop overlook marble patio, portico porch, BBQ, fire pit, Adirondack chair lookout and grand lawn.
Feel like Top Chef cooking in the commercial kitchen with 10 gas burners, 2 ovens, convection oven, 4 refrigerators, commercial dishwasher, commercial coffee maker, microwave.
Or enjoy vacation and let our chef cater elegant plated meals.
BEDROOMS 4 king bedrooms (including the Bridal Suite with a jacuzzi and fireplace) 6 queen bedrooms (one with two queens) 2 double bedrooms 3 twin rooms (each with two twin beds.) All Wilburton bedrooms are upstairs and the mansion does not have an elevator.
Guests who need ground floor lodging can rent a king or queen guest room across the lawn in our Maxwell Suites.
HISTORY The Wilburton was built as a private home for a Chicago railroad baron in 1902. As a 1000 acre gentleman’s farm, it was the largest private estate in Manchester. It became The Windsor Mountain boarding school during the 1940s. When it became a country inn in the 1950s, 6 smaller villas were built on the 30-acre hilltop estate to accommodate more guests. RKO Pictures owned The Wilburton for 20 years as an executive retreat and exclusive getaway for movie stars. (Joan Fontaine summered here for years!) The Levis family has run The Wilburton since 1987.
RESORT AMENITIES Onsite indoor and outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball hoop, volleyball, tetherball, ping pong, hammocks, crocket, pickle ball. Onsite Museum of the Creative Process. 10 acres of woods for hiking.
DOGS While we love dogs, the Wilburton Mansion is NOT dog friendly. Dogs are welcome in all other lodging on the resort.
AMENITIES: Free WiFi Plenty of on site parking Window A/C in summer, Satellite TV in the living room and all bedrooms Washer/Dryer Iron & Ironing board vacuum Pots/pans/plates Keurig, Drip cup coffee maker Soap, shampoo, conditioner Pack and Plays and cots available on request Propane BBQ Grill Outdoor dining Fire Pit Gorgeous views Step outside your door for miles of scenic bike rides, walks, and runs on serene River Road.
LOCAL THINGS TO DO: Manchester Vermont is a four-season resort town that offers fine dining, culture, skiing, golf, hiking, biking, fly fishing, farmers markets, theatre, music and so much more.
-Zip line and Alpine Slide at Bromley Mt Fun Zone in Summer & Fall
-Golf 1 mile away at the Equinox Golf course
-Fly Fish at Orvis - the international fly fishing headquarters is right here in Manchester!
-Hike Equinox Pond or summit Equinox Mt. Hike the Appalachian trail! Lye Brook Falls and many other great hikes - in addition to our on site hiking trails at The Wilburton.
-Horse back rides 20 minutes away
-Manchester Designer Outlets offers world class shopping at bargain prices for Eileen Fisher, J Crew, Ralph Lauren, Armani and more.
-The Northshire Bookstore is heralded as one of the best independent bookstores in USA.
-Bike or run ride past cows, and streams, and red covered bridges.
-Farmers Markets every Sunday in Dorset and in Summer and Fall in Manchester.
-Summer theatre in Weston and Dorset and Bennington
-Free Wednesday Night concerts on the town green
-Glass Blowing
- Ice Skating
-Galleries
-Great restaurants
- Charming country stores
- Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show in July & August
-Earth Sky Time Farm concerts on Sunday's in Summer & Fall
THE WILBURTON RESORT:
The Wilburton was built in 1902 as the grandest estate in Manchester. It has been an award winning country inn since 1955. The resort sleeps 100 guests in 7 different vacation homes and hotel guest rooms. The grounds are so vast, that every group feels a sense of space and privacy to enjoy their ultimate Vermont vacation.
We own 10 homes of all different sizes in Manchester and are happy to recommend the right one for your group. You can see all our properties if you look up The Wilburton Inn. Our family has lived in Manchester since 1972 and owned The Wilburton for over 38 years.
We look forward to being your country house getaway and sharing the beauty of Vermont with you and family.
Happy travels!
Melissa, family innkeeper & Jetson, the Canine Concierge
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
+Event fee. No DIY weddings. Nov-April max 75guest
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Pets
No pets allowed
Dogs welcome in other homes on the resort.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
$500 fee for smoking inside!
No DIY weddings. No Sat. check in or out. Guests must be 25+or w/ adults. Fireworks & sky lanterns prohibited. Outdoor noise must end by 10.
Facility fees from $1,500 -$16,000. 75+events require staffed +catered events through The Wilburton
Call The Wilburton in Manchester VT prior to booking to review all reservation requests
Important information
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Property # 9728975
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 94
Note from host: +Event fee. No DIY weddings. Nov-April max 75guest
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Manchester
Located in Manchester, this holiday home is near a water park and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Green Mountain National Forest and Equinox Preservation Trust, while Museum of Creative Process and American Museum of Fly Fishing are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Southern Vermont Arts Center and Sugar Shack. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort - 18 min drive - 21.2 km
Stratton Mountain Resort - 33 min drive - 40.7 km
Getting around
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Dunkin' - 5 min drive
The Grange at Hill Farm - 9 min drive
Ye Olde Tavern - 7 min drive
The Copper Grouse - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does 15 bedroom/14 bath inn is your private home! Weddings, Reunions, Sleep 32 -100! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is 15 bedroom/14 bath inn is your private home! Weddings, Reunions, Sleep 32 -100! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 15 bedroom/14 bath inn is your private home! Weddings, Reunions, Sleep 32 -100!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 15 bedroom/14 bath inn is your private home! Weddings, Reunions, Sleep 32 -100!?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 15 bedroom/14 bath inn is your private home! Weddings, Reunions, Sleep 32 -100!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 15 bedroom/14 bath inn is your private home! Weddings, Reunions, Sleep 32 -100! located?
This family-friendly Manchester holiday home is located in the mountains, just steps away from Green Mountain National Forest and Museum of Creative Process. Battenkill River and Golf Club at Equinox are also within 2 miles (3 km).
About the host
Hosted by Melissa Levis
We are a 3 generation family that loves sharing our love of Vermont with guests. We have owned The Wilburton for 38 years and lived in Manchester for 50 years!
Why they chose this property
The magical true story of how we came to own this house and The Wilburton Inn Resort: Our parents had dinner at The Wilburton to celebrate my dad’s 50th birthday — and he decided to spontaneously buy the inn that night! We love entertaining and sharing our love of Vermont with other family and groups.
We moved from New Haven CT to Manchester VT in 1972 and have been 3 generation of Levis Family Innkeepers since 1987.
What makes this property unique
The privacy of a house - the amenities of a resort. Spacious and quiet, 30 acre hilltop resort with the best views in VT.
Catering can be arranged from our nearby organic family farm.
If you are a larger group, more family & friends can rent their own home or hotel rooms on the resort!
On site Museum of the Creative Process sculpture gardens.
Event space at The Wilburton Marble Pavilion or Mansion (for an extra fee.) Massage therapist who can come to your house.
Maintenance and housekeepers live on site if there’s anything you need.
Languages:
English
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests