The Black Bear Inn Bed & Breakfast

Congratulations to The Black Bear Inn for their 2011 Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator Magazine!

Set high in the Green Mountains, the Black Bear Inn offers a warm and restful atmosphere, and some of the most panoramic views in Vermont! We are a four-season country inn, centrally located just minutes from Burlington, Waterbury, and Montpelier. Our rooms and suites are ideal for families, or couples looking for that romantic Vermont getaway!

Let us prepare you a bountiful picnic basket to enjoy alongside nearby Joiner Brook - or wherever your day's explorations may take you. There is golf at a nearby course, fishing in mountain streams, bicycling or hiking in the scenic countryside, and swimming in our own heated pool. And, down the back roads is a maze of antique shops, auctions, flea markets and winding drives.

In the winter, the finest in cross-country and downhill skiing awaits you at the Bolton Valley Ski Resort. With an average of 275" of snow each year, you can enjoy nordic and alpine skiing. The Timberlane ski area at the Bolton Valley resort includes a quad chair, and six intermediate and expert trails all directly accessible from the Black Bear's own trail. This system gives you access to an entire 64-trail network of skiing. You'll also enjoy the new top-to-bottom Vista Bowl Doppelmayr quad, at the main base lodge. This will lift skiers from base area to near the summit of Vista Peak in just 9 minutes. Cross country enthusiasts can also strap on their skis right outside the Inn, and experience the extensive, well-maintained 100-km network of trails. Forget the usual inconveniences - lift lines are rare and snow conditions are excellent here at Vermont's only slope-sided mountain inn.
With senses sharpened by the fresh mountain air, you will discover the finest country dining right here at the Inn. Start the day with a full country breakfast that includes our homemade muffins and locally-tapped maple syrup. Breakfast is served from 8 to 9:30 am (meal hours subject to change). Later, savor full-course, candlelight dinners which are created by our own Chef Brian O'Neil. Our desserts are masterful creations in themselves. Our pastries are, of course, homemade. And from our cellars, you'll enjoy a wine selection that is truly splendid. Evening dinner service is available most evenings. Make your dinner reservations with us at time of room reservation and save 15% off the meal! Excludes alcohol, taxes, or service charge. Perhaps you would like to retire to a more intimate setting. We have a well-stocked bar that is the perfect place to gather with friends and reflect on the day's events.

Set in Vermont's Green Mountains, the Black Bear Inn offers a warm and stress-free experience for weddings and elopements. The Black Bear Inn is the perfect Vermont getaway to host your Wedding. We specialize in ceremonies of 30 people or less; this allows us to focus our attention on you and your very special day.

All of our packages include a marriage license, ceremony officiant, two nights lodging, and meals for the couple. Choose a package below that fits your needs and budget, or let us help you to create a customized package. Also ask us about receptions and dinners for groups of 30 or less.

Contact Jill, in order for her to assist you with your needs from scheduling to floral and travel arrangements. We will also assist you with Vermont's seamless marriage license application process, which does not require birth certificates or that the couple apply in-person. We will simply send you a license application to fill out and return to our town office, and the license will be ready upon arrival. We will also schedule a local Justice of the Peace to officiate your ceremony.

Call Jill at 1-800-395-6335 or email at innkeepers@blackbearinn.travel

Honeymoon Suite Package
■Two-night Lodging in our Coach House/Honeymoon Suite with full breakfasts and candle-lit dinner for two each night by Chef Brian O'Neil
■Private ceremony in our Garden Woods setting, or in our Parlor in front of a roaring fire
■Ceremony and State License Fee
■Wedding Cake & Champagne
■Passes to Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory Tour, and Vermont Teddy Bear Factory Tour
■Vermont Teddy Honeymoon Bear
■Vermont Welcome Basket
■Sleigh ride or skiing included in winter, Lake Champlain Cruise or Shelburne Museum passes in summer/fall
■Coach House/Honeymoon Suite with Private Hot Tub and gas fireplace
Total Package Cost: $1039
(before tax and service charge; add $40/nite during foliage season)

Complete Ceremony Package for the Wedding Couple
All of the following are included in your Wedding/Civil Union Package For Two:
■Two-night Lodging in a Super Deluxe room with full breakfasts and candle-lit dinner for two each night by Chef Brian O'Neil
■Private ceremony in our Garden Woods setting, or in our Parlor in front of a roaring fire
■Ceremony and State License Fee
■Wedding Cake & Champagne
■Passes to Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory Tour, and Vermont Teddy Bear Factory Tour
■Sleigh ride or skiing included in winter, Lake Champlain Cruise or Shelburne Museum passes in summer/fall
■Super Deluxe room with private Hot Tub and Vermont Firestove
Total Package Cost: $799
(before tax and service charge; add $40/nite during foliage season)

Simple Package
■Two-night lodging in a Standard room with full breakfasts each day
■Candlelit dinner for two one night by Chef Brian O'Neil
■Private ceremony in our Garden Woods setting, or in our Parlor in front of a roaring fire
■Ceremony and State License Fee
Total Package Cost: $499
(before tax and service charge; add $40/nite during foliage season)
(room upgrades are available by adding the nightly surcharge to this package price)