Ideal for Skiing by Stratton & Bromley Mt. • family reunions • DIY weddings • Yoga retreats • Corporate meetings • Holidays • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Sports Teams • Church Groups • School Groups Nestled on 5 acres, this newly renovated mansion sleeps 34! Fast Wi-Fi • Commercial Kitchen • Ballroom/Game Room • Huge Living room • Formal Dining Room • Bonfire • BBQ • Pool & Tennis. Indoor pool for extra fee. Outdoor/indoor activities for all ages. The Battenkill Valley Mansion in Manchester Village, Vermont is perfect for groups to gather and vacation in Vermont. Nestled on a private, 5 acre estate, this turn-of-the-century mansion sleeps 34 guests! The Wi-Fi works great. You’re surrounded by nature. 15 Bedrooms • 12 Baths • 23 Beds • Sleeps 34 • 5 acre Pine Forest Setting Commercial Kitchen • Ballroom/Game Room • Huge Living room • Formal Dining Room Bonfire • BBQ • Nearby Pool & Tennis WE SPECIALIZE IN: Family reunions • DIY weddings • Yoga retreats • University Gatherings • Corporate meetings • Holiday • Birthdays • Anniversary Celebrations • Sports Teams • Church Groups • Ski season rentals near Stratton & Bromley Mountains Please call Melissa at The Wilburton Resort in Manchester VT to review policies and answer any questions before reserving online. MINIMUM NIGHT STAYS: 3-nights: May - June 26, September & October 4 nights: Thanksgiving, July & August, Passover Check ins are welcome every day of the week EXCEPT Saturdays. EVENTS, CELEBRATIONS & DIY WEDDINGS: There is an additional facility fee for all special events & weddings 34 guests: $1000 (Includes flatware, stemware, tables & white padded folding chairs.) 50 guests: $2000 (Includes the above plus event insurance.) 75 guest max: $3000 (Requires renting all the above plus a tent.) DOGS: Bring Fido! We are so dog friendly, our family’s nearby Wilburton Resort’s Canine Concierge Jetson was featured on Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl! All breeds are welcome. $125/per dog. CATERING: Earth Sky Time, our nearby family farm can provide organic vegetarian or vegan drop off catering. The event chef of The Wilburton can also help cater your celebrations. POOL & TENNIS: You are welcome to use the nearby outdoor pool and tennis court at The Wilburton. Some black out times may apply due to Wilburton events. CLEANING FEES: $550 linens & $950 end-of-stay cleaning fee is added to all reservations. Housekeeping is available during your stay for an additional fee. There are 2 washers and dryers in the basement. MANSION LAYOUT: GROUND FLOOR ENTERTAINING SPACES: The commercial kitchen features 10 gas burners, 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, 2 refrigerators, and a 3-bay sink. It is ideal for cooking for large groups. The wood-paneled dining room and adjoining breakfast room seat all 34 guests. The versatile ballroom is 800 sq feet. It is typically set up as a game room with a full size ping pong table, oversized chess table, table top foosball and air hockey. All furniture, except for the Victorian green velvet couch, can be cleared so that the space can be used for many other functions. It seats wedding ceremonies and dining functions for up to 50 guests. We frequently host yoga retreats. The ballroom fits 23 yoga mats. The oversized living room has a piano and large flat screen TV, 3 leather couches, overstuffed chairs, board games, books, and Bluetooth stereo. GROUND FLOOR BEDROOMS Rm 14: QUEEN Handicapped accessible. Four poster bed. Shares the powder room and shower in the hall. Rm 15: TWIN Small sunken room off of the living room. Shares the powder room and shower in the hall. Note: If you’d like us to roll up the huge ballroom carpet, then we use this room for storage so it can not be rented. GROUND FLOOR BATHS 2 powder rooms. 1 shower. SECOND FLOOR BEDROOMS Rm 1: MASTER SUITE WITH 3 BEDS: 2 DOUBLES, 1 TWIN, ENSUITE BATH (marble tub/shower) Adjoining office with large desk & seasonal sunroom. Rm 2: 3 BEDS: 2 DOUBLES, 1 TWIN, ENSUITE BATH (shower) Rm 3: 2 DOUBLES, ENSUITE BATH (shower) Rm 4: 2 DOUBLES, ENSUITE BATH (shower) Rm 5: BRIDAL SUITE: KING, ENSUITE BATH (tub and shower) Huge room, electric fireplace, sitting room, clawed foot tub & separate shower THIRD FLOOR BEDROOMS Suite #1: Rm 6: 2 FULLS, ENSUITE BATH (tub/shower) Rm 7: DOUBLE. USES BATH INSIDE ROOM 6 Rm 8: KING, ENSUITE BATH (tub and shower) Rm 9: QUEEN, ENSUITE BATH (shower) Rm 10: 2 DOUBLES ENSUITE BATH (tub and shower) Suite #2: All 3 rooms share a bathroom with a shower in the hallway. There is a door in the hallway to give this 3 room suite more privacy. This is a great apartment for a family or teachers at a retreat. Rm 11: QUEEN MASTER, high four-poster bed Rm 12: TWO TWINS, small room Rm 13: QUEEN SLEEPER SOFA & Kitchenette GROUNDS: 4 picnic tables that seat 40 guests, 2 propane BBQ grills, a gazebo, hammock, lawn games, pond, and a bonfire area with chairs in the forest. Wedding groups can enjoy a variety of backdrops for ceremonies - in the forest, next to a majestic tree, on the front lawn or down by the pond. (The pond is not very deep. It’s more for photos than swimming.) There is plenty of room for free parking. HISTORY: The Battenkill Valley Mansion was built in 1904 as a wedding present for the daughter of the man who built our sister property, the majestic Wilburton mansion. The Wilburton Destination Resort less than half a mile away accommodates up to 100 guests in 7 buildings of different sizes and styles. It is an ideal private getaway for destination weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and private celebrations. For more information on the Wilburton, see VRBO 325882 · HA 223128. AREA Manchester is a year round destination for sports, arts, and relaxation, less than 5 minutes away from designer outlet shopping, Orvis fishing, canoeing, tubing, hiking, and world-class golf. Bromley Mountain is only 10 miles away, and Stratton just 18 miles. The Dorset Summer Theatre Festival, Vermont Horse Show, Southern Vermont Art Center, Crafts Fair, and farmers markets are just a few of the fun nearby activities. Step outside your door for miles of scenic bike rides or runs along scenic River Road. The Battenkill Valley Mansion is in the heart of Manchester Village, only 1 mile from the Equinox Hotel and Hildene. Bromley and Stratton Mountain are minutes away - only 8 and 18 miles away respectively. DIRECTIONS Only 4 hours from New York City and Boston, 90 minutes from Albany International Airport, and 1 mile from the shops and stores of Manchester, The Battenkill feels very far away but is in fact very easy to reach. Our family has lived in Manchester for 50 years. We celebrate our 36th year as family innkeepers of the Wilburton Resort on Columbus Day 2023. We look forward to sharing this beautiful home in the charming town of Manchester and welcoming you and your group to Vermont! Melissa Levis, Family Innkeeper Jetson, the Canine Concierge The whole house and private estate. We live nearby and our housekeepers can help with anything you need during your stay. We are happy to recommend local activities, restaurants. We can also cater group dinners at your house! Manchester is 4 season resort destination. It's so great, it was just featured in the New York Times Travel Section: (URL HIDDEN) You can fly into Albany 90 minutes away. You really need a car to enjoy the area. It's an amazing one of a kind home. Very peaceful, quiet and a true gem. Lots of beautiful artwork too. Great for hide and go seek. You can eat outside in summer. Firepit. Firewood and pond towels are not included in this rental.