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Group Gatherings at The Wilburton
The Wilburton's 30-acre hilltop estate has hosted groups for over 36 years - from family reunions spanning three generations to corporate retreats for Fortune 500 companies, yoga weekends to film productions. RKO Studios once owned The Wilburton as their executive retreat center. Today, that same elegance and privacy inspire your group's gathering, whether you're planning a family celebration, business meeting, wellness retreat, or creative project.

Accommodate 6 to 150 guests with lodging options ranging from intimate suites to 15-bedroom historic mansions. The Marble Pavilion hosts celebrations and meetings for up to 225 guests beneath Vermont's sky. Our commercial kitchen supports catering from continental breakfasts to gala receptions, or embrace DIY flexibility with full kitchen access in vacation homes. Past clients include Harvard Business School, MIT, Pfizer, General Electric, and Animal Planet. Three generations of hospitality expertise ensure your group receives professional service with family-level care.
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Family Reunions
As a three-generation family running The Wilburton for 36 years, we understand how precious time with family truly is. Eight vacation homes ranging from two-bedroom cottages to 15-bedroom mansions accommodate gatherings of any size and budget. Everyone stays together on 30 private acres with resort amenities including heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, basketball, lawn games, and Vermont's best views. Cook together in commercial kitchens, arrange catering from our organic farm, or mix both approaches. This is how families create memories that last lifetimes - together, on a Vermont hilltop.
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Yoga & Wellness Retreats
The Wilburton's expansive mountain views and natural beauty create the perfect setting for transformative wellness retreats. The Battenkill Valley Mansion's 800-square-foot hardwood ballroom accommodates 21 yoga students, while the Wilburton Mansion offers multiple indoor practice spaces and outdoor lawn yoga for larger groups. Our organic family farm provides vegetarian and vegan catering that nourishes body and spirit. The Museum of the Creative Process adds reflective, creative dimensions to retreats. From weekend workshops to month-long teacher trainings, The Wilburton supports wellness leaders creating meaningful experiences for their students.
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Corporate Retreats
The same elegance and privacy that made The Wilburton RKO Studios' executive retreat center for two decades now inspires your team's strategic thinking and creative problem-solving. Accommodate corporate groups up to 150 with versatile meeting spaces including the Billiard Room, Solarium, Living Room (seats 90 theater-style), and awning-covered veranda overlooking panoramic Green Mountain views. Audio/visual equipment, WiFi, and professional catering support productive sessions, while our 30-acre grounds provide space for team-building activities. Past clients include Harvard Business School, General Electric, Pfizer, State Farm, and CitiBank. Inspire growth in Vermont's mountain setting.
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Wilburton Filming Locations
The Wilburton's 1902 historic mansion, diverse indoor and outdoor spaces, and dramatic mountain backdrops have attracted productions including Animal Planet and numerous independent films and photo shoots. Multiple elegant interior rooms - Billiard Room, Living Room, Solarium, Rose Room, Library - provide period-authentic settings. Outdoor locations span the Marble Pavilion, awning-covered veranda, sculpture gardens, hilltop overlook, bonfire areas, and 30 acres of wooded and open grounds. Privacy, versatility, and professional cooperation make The Wilburton Vermont's premier filming location for productions seeking genuine historic elegance.
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Academic Meetings and Conferences
The Wilburton welcomes the academic community for conferences, departmental retreats, and scholarly research gatherings. Harvard Business School, MIT, Yale, Bennington College, and UVM have chosen our facilities for student and faculty groups ranging from 6 to 140 guests. The Wilburton Mansion and vacation homes provide intellectual ambiance with audio/visual equipment, WiFi, versatile conference rooms, and quiet breakout areas. The Museum of the Creative Process offers unique scholarly enrichment through lectures and workshops. The Levis family innkeepers - Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, and Yale graduates - understand academic culture and provide the environment scholarly work requires.
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Frequently Asked Group Gathering Questions
The Wilburton accommodates up to 100-150 overnight guests depending on lodging configuration, with event space for up to 225 guests in the Marble Pavilion. The main Wilburton property includes the historic mansion (sleeps 32), multiple vacation homes, and elegant suites totaling approximately 100 guests on-site. The nearby Battenkill Valley Mansion adds 34 more beds. Levity Mountain Farm (two miles away) provides additional capacity for 26 guests. For groups requiring more lodging than on-property options provide, we coordinate overflow accommodations at nearby hotels and inns.
The Wilburton Mansion offers multiple versatile spaces: the Billiard Room (seats 40), Solarium (seats 40), Living Room (seats 90 theater-style), Rose Room (ideal for buffets and receptions), and Library/Media Room. The awning-covered veranda and hilltop overlook provide outdoor options for meetings, dining, and celebrations with spectacular mountain views. The Marble Pavilion accommodates up to 225 guests for larger gatherings from May through October. The Battenkill Valley Mansion features an 800-square-foot ballroom perfect for yoga, meetings, or events. All spaces include audio/visual capabilities and WiFi.
Group packages typically include overnight accommodations, meeting space access, audio/visual equipment, WiFi throughout the property, and use of all resort amenities including heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, lawn games, sculpture gardens, and 30-acre grounds. Catering, bar service, special equipment rentals, and additional services are quoted based on your specific needs. Family reunion packages offer the seventh night free on vacation home rentals and waived dog fees for week-long stays. Specific inclusions vary by package type - corporate, family, wellness, or academic - so we recommend calling (802) 362-2500 for detailed proposals tailored to your group.
Absolutely. The Wilburton Mansion and Battenkill Valley Mansion both feature commercial kitchens that groups can use for self-catering or to accommodate outside caterers (subject to approval). All vacation homes have fully equipped residential kitchens with propane BBQs and fire pits for outdoor cooking. Many family reunions and casual groups enjoy cooking together - it becomes part of the bonding experience. For groups wanting some meals catered and others self-prepared, we're happy to provide flexible arrangements. Our events team can share our vetted caterer list if you're bringing outside services.
On-property activities include swimming in the heated outdoor pool, tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, croquet, cornhole, lawn games, hiking our sculpture trail through the Museum of the Creative Process, visiting Earth Sky Time organic farm, and bonfires (weather permitting). Nearby Manchester offers additional options: fly fishing with Orvis, golf at Equinox Golf Course, Land Rover off-road driving experiences, zip lines and alpine slides at Bromley Mountain Adventure Park, horseback riding, glass blowing, and seasonal activities like skiing, tubing, and foliage tours. We're happy to coordinate group activities and provide vendor recommendations.
Peak seasons (summer, fall foliage, and major holidays) typically book 6-12 months in advance, especially for larger groups requiring multiple properties. Shoulder seasons (spring and late fall) offer more flexibility with 3-6 months often sufficient. The Battenkill Valley Mansion and Wilburton Mansion - our most popular group venues - fill earliest for peak dates. If you have specific dates in mind, call (802) 362-2500 as soon as possible to check availability. We occasionally have last-minute openings when cancellations occur, and weekday availability is generally better than weekends.
All meeting spaces include WiFi access. We provide standard AV equipment including screens, projectors, microphones, and sound systems for presentations and events. The Living Room features a pull-down screen for large group presentations (theater seating for 90). The Billiard Room, Solarium, and Library each accommodate various AV setups. For specialized equipment needs - advanced sound systems, lighting for performances, recording equipment, or video production gear - we can coordinate rentals from local AV companies. When booking, specify your technology requirements so we can ensure everything is ready when you arrive.
Unlike corporate hotels, The Wilburton offers 30 acres of private grounds where your group isn't competing with other events or guests. You rent entire mansions and vacation homes rather than just meeting rooms - your group controls the space for the duration of your stay. The combination of 1902 historic architecture, Vermont mountain setting, organic farm, sculpture museum, and three-generation family service creates atmosphere hotels can't replicate. RKO Studios chose The Wilburton as their executive retreat for two decades for these exact qualities - privacy, beauty, and character that inspire creativity and connection.
For questions about The Wilburton Mansion or to plan your private estate gathering, please call our Reservations Team at (802) 362-2500.
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