The Colonel Williams Inn

Marlboro, Vermont LGBTQ Wedding Barn Venue & B&B

Southern Vermont, Green Mountain, Windham County, Brattleboro, Marlboro, Wilmington, Guilford, Newfane, New England, Foliage

~ www.colonelwilliamsinn.com

Tucked into the hills of Marlboro, Vermont — just minutes from Brattleboro — The Colonel Williams Inn is a lovingly preserved 1769 historic property offering LGBTQ-welcoming wedding packages for every size and style, from spontaneous three-day elopements to full barn celebrations for 150 guests.

The Colonel Williams Inn, the oldest structure in Marlboro, Vermont, is a beautifully preserved historic property set on 9 tranquil acres in the heart of Windham County, southern Vermont. Nestled just 10 miles from Brattleboro and within easy reach of Wilmington, Bennington, and the ski slopes of Mount Snow, this beloved B&B and barn wedding venue has been welcoming couples of all kinds and is a trusted EnGAYged Weddings directory partner.

Escape the ordinary and celebrate your love surrounded by the serene beauty of Southern Vermont.

What makes the Colonel Williams extraordinary isn't just the setting.... though the 18th-century timber barn, the sweeping hillside ceremony site, the Japanese maple on the front lawn, and the dramatic Vermont foliage will take your breath away.

It's the philosophy: your wedding, your way, with no minimum formality requirement, no single-size-fits-all package, and no judgment about who you love or how you choose to celebrate it.

The team has planned everything from barefoot backyard parties to black-tie formal affairs and LGBTQ+ couples are warmly, actively welcomed throughout.  

At The Colonel Williams Inn, we specialize in transforming your wedding into an unforgettable, multi-day retreat.

Our 1769 estate and stunningly restored 1850s post-and-beam barn offer a picturesque sanctuary for your union. Whether you are planning an intimate woodland elopement or a grand weekend buyout, our inclusive, family-owned venue provides the perfect blend of rustic elegance and modern comfort. Trade the hustle of the city for sweeping meadow views, farm-to-table catering, and a deeply affirming environment where you and your guests can truly breathe, connect, and celebrate.   

We provide dedicated on-site coordination, tailored vendor recommendations to local LGBTQ-friendly professionals, and comfortable on-site lodging to keep your wedding party together. 

Vermont wrote LGBTQ+ history as it was the first state in the nation to legalize same-sex civil unions, and the first to pass marriage equality through its own legislature.

There's no more fitting place to say "I do" than the hills of the Green Mountain State — and no more fitting venue than one that has stood on those hills since 1769.