Huge mansion for 34! 15BR/12BA • Ski • Hot Tub • Reunions • DIY Weddings• Dogs

Gather in grandeur with 34 people you love!

15 Bedrooms • 12 Bathrooms • 25 Beds • Hot Tub • 5 Private Acres • Dogs Welcome

Where can you gather 34 family members and friends under one roof in the elegance and privacy of a beautifully maintained historic mansion?

Visitors come from around the world to stay together at The Battenkill Valley Mansion.

Built in 1904, this extraordinary Manchester, Vermont estate is set among towering pines on five private acres. It offers spacious entertaining rooms, beautiful historic details, 15 individually named bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, an 800-square-foot ballroom, and an expansive commercial kitchen create an exceptional setting for gatherings of every kind.

This is the perfect home to host reunions, holidays, and milestone occasions. Lifelong friends return for ski weekends. Couples host intimate Vermont weddings. Yoga and corporate groups enjoy the rare freedom of having an entire estate to themselves.

This is a private home that is a part of the award winning Wilburton Inn resort which our family has owned for 40 years. Battenkill Valley Mansion guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, tennis court and vollyball court and basketball hoops at the Wilburton resort.

A Place Guests Return to Year After Year

Some families return every other Thanksgiving, making the Battenkill part of their holiday traditions.

A group of MIT astrophysicists has returned every November for a friends' reunion for a decade. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to appreciate the Battenkill, but apparently it helps.

Our guests describe what makes the mansion so special:

“every single on of my friends and family could not get over how spacious , clean and perfect it was for this ‘party’.” — Bernadette B., Vrbo

“The rooms are spacious with plenty of bathrooms.” — Kerry K., Vrbo, family reunion of 30+

“The house is beautiful & has tons of nooks and crannies. Fun for exploring!” — Sean D., Vrbo

The most meaningful compliment is that families and friends return to create new memories, year after year.

Gracious Rooms for Gathering

The Grand Living Room

Three leather sofas, comfortable armchairs, a piano, large television, books, and board games invite long conversations, music, and evenings together.

The 800-Square-Foot Ballroom

An extraordinary and versatile space for gatherings. Enjoy ping-pong, oversized chess, tabletop foosball, and air hockey, or arrange the ballroom for yoga, meetings, dancing, or celebrations.

The ballroom accommodates approximately 23 yoga mats and can seat up to 50 for approved ceremonies or dining events.

The Commercial Kitchen

Designed for preparing meals on a grand scale, with 10 gas burners, two ovens, two refrigerators, two dishwashers, and a commercial three-bay sink.

Whether preparing Thanksgiving dinner or working with a professional caterer, the kitchen is particularly well suited to large groups.

Dining for 34

The formal dining room and adjoining breakfast room accommodate all 34 guests, making it possible for everyone to share meals together.

Five Private Acres & Outdoor Hot Tub

The mansion sits within a peaceful, pine-lined estate, offering privacy and beautiful surroundings in every season.

Relax in the outdoor Hydropool hot tub after skiing, gather around a bonfire in the woods, or enjoy the gazebo, hammock, spacious lawns, picnic tables, and two propane BBQ grills.

Children have room to explore, dogs can join the family vacation, and guests can enjoy the freedom of their own private grounds.

Hot tub use is subject to posted safety rules and a guest waiver. Children under 8 are not permitted.

Ski Vacations & Four-Season Vermont

The Battenkill is an exceptional base for skiing at nearby Bromley and Stratton Mountains.

After a day on the slopes, return to the privacy of your mansion for a hot tub soak, a shared dinner, or an evening in the ballroom.

Manchester also offers hiking, fly fishing, golf, galleries, Northshire Bookstore, designer shopping, excellent restaurants, and some of Vermont's most beautiful scenery.

The Privacy of a Mansion, the Amenities of The Wilburton

Our family has owned the award-winning Wilburton Inn for 40 years and the Battenkill Valley Mansion for 20 years.

Battenkill guests enjoy their own private five-acre estate, along with access to selected amenities at The Wilburton resort, approximately one mile away.

Outdoor Pool: Complimentary shared resort pool, generally open Memorial Day through mid-September, weather permitting. Occasional restrictions apply during private events.

Heated Indoor Pool: Located in a separate clubhouse and available by advance private reservation.

November–April: One complimentary private one-hour swim per group, subject to availability

Additional winter time: $150/hour

May–October: $150/hour

Seasonal resort activities include tennis, volleyball, ping-pong, giant chess, giant Connect Four, lawn games, and the Museum of the Creative Process sculpture exhibitions.

Family Reunions, Weddings & Retreats

Family Reunions & Holidays

Fifteen bedrooms, generous entertaining rooms, and five private acres make the mansion particularly well suited to multigenerational gatherings.

Grandparents can enjoy the ground-floor queen bedroom, while children discover that a historic mansion with three floors and unexpected corners is an extraordinary place for hide-and-seek.

DIY Weddings & Celebrations

Host a ceremony beneath a majestic tree, in the forest, on the lawn, or beside the pond. Approved celebrations may accommodate up to 75 guests.

Additional event facility fees:

Up to 34 guests: $1,000, including flatware, stemware, tables, and white padded folding chairs

Up to 50 guests: $2,500, with the same furnishings; event insurance required

Up to 75 guests: $3,500; tent and tent furnishings rented separately

All weddings and events require advance approval and arrangements with The Wilburton.

Yoga & Corporate Retreats

The 800-square-foot ballroom provides a spacious setting for yoga, workshops, presentations, and team gatherings.

The commercial kitchen, dining rooms, private grounds, and generous bedroom accommodations allow groups to stay, meet, and relax together.

We can recommend professional caterers, chefs, massage therapists, and event vendors. Our family's Earth Sky Time Farm offers organic vegetarian and vegan drop-off catering.

Fifteen Bedrooms, Each with a Story

15 Bedrooms • 12 Bathrooms • 25 Beds • Sleeps 34

The mansion's individually named bedrooms reflect its character and history. Many offer private en-suite bathrooms, while several family suites share bathrooms.

Ground Floor

Room 14 — The Old English Inn: Queen bed; shared hallway bathroom and shower facilities. Convenient for guests who prefer to avoid stairs to their bedroom.

Room 15 — Albert's Study: Twin bed; shared hallway bathroom and shower facilities.

Ground-floor facilities include two powder rooms and one shower. Please inquire about specific mobility or accessibility needs.

For events requiring the ballroom carpet to be stored, Albert's Study may be unavailable. A cot can be arranged in Room 5 instead.

Second Floor

Room 1 — The Perfect Universe: Two double beds and one twin; private bathroom, adjoining office, and seasonal sunroom.

Room 2 — The Wedding Present: Two double beds and one twin; private bathroom.

Room 3 — Lovely Louise: Two double beds; private bathroom.

Room 4 — Marvelous Marge: Two double beds; private bathroom.

Room 5 — Battenkill Bridal Suite: King bed, sitting area, electric fireplace, clawfoot tub, and separate shower.

Third Floor

Rooms 6 & 7 — The Telion Holon Suite: Room 6 has two full beds and a private bathroom. Room 7 has one double bed and shares the bathroom inside Room 6.

Room 8 — The Chicago Heiress: King bed; private bathroom with tub and shower.

Room 9 — The Formal Theory: Queen bed; private bathroom with shower.

Room 10 — The Yale Club: Two double beds; private bathroom.

Rooms 11–13 — The Happy Farmers Suite: Three bedrooms sharing a hallway bathroom, with an additional hallway door for privacy.

Cornell: Queen bed
Eden's Art Studio: Two twin beds
Talula's Kitchen: Two twin beds and kitchenette

The mansion has three floors and a historic layout. Some bedrooms share bathrooms, as described above. We are happy to help groups plan their sleeping arrangements.

Dogs Welcome

We know it isn't a party unless the whole family can share it -- and that includes the dog! We are so dog friendly, our fCanine Concierge was featured on Animal Planet.

Dog fee: $125 per dog. Cats are not permitted.

Practical Information

The mansion includes fast Wi-Fi, ample free parking, hardwood floors, a commercial kitchen, and two washers and dryers in the basement.

Linen fee: $550 per reservation.

End-of-stay cleaning fee: $950 per reservation.

Optional housekeeping is available for an additional charge.

No Saturday check-ins or checkouts. No prom groups.

HISTORY

The Battenkill Valley Mansion was built in 1904 as a wedding present for the daughter of The Wilburton's owner.

The marriage, however, did not have a storybook ending. The young bride scandalized her family by leaving her husband and sailing to Europe on a steamer with a married man.

Our family has owned the award-winning Wilburton Inn for 40 years and the Battenkill Valley Mansion for 20 years.

Before becoming a gathering place for reunions, retreats, and celebrations, the mansion was home to our family's Earth Sky Time Farm. The farm later moved to 200 acres of Vermont farmland, where its organic farming and food traditions continue.

Today, we are proud to care for this remarkable historic estate and welcome families and friends who come from across the country to enjoy it.

A rare opportunity to gather everyone you love beneath one roof, in the privacy and elegance of a genuine Vermont mansion.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Melissa & the Levis Family
The Wilburton | Manchester, Vermont