Retreat Farm

I miss the wider selection of cheese samples, but it's still nice

I miss the wider selection of cheese samples, but it's still nice

When we first moved to Brattleboro back in 2023, the Retreat Farm was one of the first places we visited. Not only is the mission of nonprofit phenomenal, the organization hosts events that bring community together and folks closer to nature. We have spent hours attending community events, hiking trails, and just all around enjoying what Retreat Farm has to offer. When deciding on our wedding venue a year later, the Retreat Farm was one of our top choices. At the time, the North Barn was being renovated and had not yet been finished, but even then we saw the vision. I also think it is important to mention, as a queer couple, we received nothing but respect throughout the entire process. From the beginning, everyone we worked with from signing the contracts to planning the actual wedding, we received enthusiasm for our less than traditional wedding (Gothic Victorian/Halloween themed). Retreat Farm from the beginning was exceptional! I cannot reiterate enough how kind everyone was to work with. Working with Samantha as the venue coordinator was a breeze. She was accommodating, fun, and well organized. She answered every question, no matter how little. Planning a wedding is no easy task, but every step of the way, Samantha and the Retreat Farm staff were there. Franklin and the staff day of were also all so accommodating and there to help address any last minute hiccup! Everyone was also so fun and inviting to all of our guests dressed up in their costumes. We had an outdoor ceremony on Outlook Meadow and I know the work that would've gone into hauling the arbor, chairs, and sound system up that hill, but they did what they could to make our day PERFECT! We had our reception in the North Barn and even with spending time in the space before, I could not have imagined how perfect it was with all of our decor! The wood beams, tables, and lights balanced perfectly with our elegant Victorian and silly Halloween decor! No matter what style wedding you're looking for, the Retreat Farm will help you make it happen in the most beautiful spaces!

Really nice place for the fall. I attended the 11th puppets in paradise and it was fun!

Wonderful place! We only visited the store which was filled with local foodstuffs such as unique cheese varieties. Definitely a nice place to spend a couple of hours.

The farm itself has an amazing store with tons of local farm food available. Cheeses and chips and all kinds of other great things! The store was clean, will maintained, and the staff was extremely helpful. There is also an area with working animals that I did not have time to see on this trip. There are also a fair amount of hiking trails behind the farm, including one that goes up a large ski lift! If you're looking for way off the grid, super backcountry hiking... This isn't that. Which is perfectly fine because sometimes I just want to go on a nice hike with my dog and feel comfortable being away from people, crowds, roads... Without having to spend the majority of the day driving to and from the trailhead 🙂 There are several well-maintained trails that are well marked throughout the hiking area. The ski lift has a set of maintained stairs that you can climb, or you can work your way uphill throughout the trails and come out of the top. The trails were very wide, and good for groups and families. We went on a Saturday in summer and only saw two other family groups of four, but were never actually near them. Highly recommended, and definitely plan to take my lab Leia hiking there again next year!