The Tillerman Inn — Hotel in Bristol

It is hard to sum up how special of a place the Tillerman is. We feel so lucky that we were able to have our wedding there and have endless gratitude for the Tillerman team for giving us the best weekend of our lives.

From our first conversation with Kenzie, we immediately felt that this is not your normal wedding venue. Jason, Kate, Kenzie, Merel, and the entire Tillerman team have created an environment and experience that magically combines unique intentionality with flawless execution. As a couple planning from CA, we felt deeply cared for and we always knew we were in the best hands.

We were already in love with the Tillerman and their wedding process even before we stepped foot on property. The easiest and best part of the entire planning process was every touchpoint with the Tillerman team. Menu & beverage planning was a joy and they have genuine care for sourcing locally, bringing a special farm to table experience to guests, and letting couples be creative in crafting their event. Merel & Kenzie even made custom menu art and the most incredible printed materials for us. Jason sourced such a fantastic list of beverages for us and we had the kindest, best bartenders. It is a unique combo to be able to give guests incredible food & bev and an incredible, seamless guest experience and the Tillerman cares deeply about both; you can tell it is so woven into their ethos. If I could have Kenzie plan & execute every event in my life I would be thrilled. And truly...I cannot tell you how many people came up to us to say that this was the best wedding food they have ever had. It is incredible what Chef Taylor & the whole team does.

In addition to a stunning ceremony location where you can hear the river, to the perfect party barn, to the best accommodations that allowed our families to be together the whole weekend, every nook and cranny at the Tillerman is special. Our guests loved exploring the Cozy and sitting by firepit and I felt like I would blink and the Tillerman had transformed the space and thought of something unique for the guest experience. Every photo is stunning because of the natural beauty of the Tillerman. We also were able to have an incredible family kick off dinner at the restaurant and we all couldn't get enough of the property.

We feel so beyond lucky to have found the Tillerman and it will forever be a special place to us. If you are looking for a venue that cares deeply about you as a couple, is the antithesis of a cookie cutter wedding venue, is kind and professional, and goes above & beyond in every aspect, then look no further. We are so grateful for the amount of love and care that was put in by every single person at the Tillerman. We can't wait to be back!...

Now that I've run the full gambit of The Tillerman (multiple dinners, an Inn stay, and I hosted my wedding reception here), I am overdue to leave a review.

They work with local purveyors, which makes the menu that much more special (and delicious!). The menu changes frequently, alongside seasonal produce availability. My recent faves have been the snap pea salad, the cod with sweet potato, and broccolini caesar. Their pizzas are also phenomenal. During my first ever visit last year, I had a corn and heirloom tomato pizza that I still think about often. You absolutely get what you pay for here and I'm happy to support what they do.

I tell everyone I can about this place. The food, service, and hospitality are so well-curated, passionate, and thoughtful, with lots of attention to detail. Without a doubt my favorite restaurant in Vermont, and now I can say The Tillerman is my favorite Inn in Vermont. Our wedding reception guests had similar things to say. Kenzie, Merel, Jason, and Kate were patient and helpful as we planned the reception, and what could've been a stressful experience was friendly and pleasant, to say the least. A special shout-out to Will, too, who was everyone's favorite staff member and always sports the best ties (and the best jokes!).

If you're reading this and you haven't visited yet, make a reservation! Or catch the summertime live music on Wednesday evenings. Or get...

We stayed at the Inn for 2 evenings. I was very optimistic when we arrived that our stay would be enjoyable. However, we found that we felt quite unwelcome. It is apparent that they have a busy local following at the restaurant, but are unable to balance the needs of their inn guests with the local diners. Our first evening, they gave our reserved seating at the bar away and stuffed us in the corner, and the second night they told us we would be able to eat at a particular agreed upon time and when that time came, they said they were too booked and were also unable to even make us a pizza to take back to our room. We were forced to find an alternative to dinner and ended up in Bristol at the Bobcat cafe which we would highly recommend. Great food and hospitality! The room at the inn was clean and pretty, however we were off the dining room in the busy restaurant and it was noisy and did not feel private. There was also never anyone around for visitor questions or check out. It felt like the restaurant was their #1 priority and the inn, as well as the guests were second. Breakfast every day was very good, but the experience overall would have us not returning or...