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Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,396 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Manchester, Vermont
Guided tours show off this stately Georgian Revival mansion & gardens used by the Lincoln family.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (802) 362-1788
- Website hildene.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
The setting
“The Lincoln estate itself is rich in history, and one of the standout moments was seeing President Abraham Lincoln’s iconic top hat on display.”
“And the formal garden with its sweeping views is stupendous.”
Amenities couples mention
“The Portman train cabin and working automatic organ in the main house were the best parts that we really enjoyed.”
“Out of this world mountain views.”
What couples say again and again
“So many of our guests went to check out the museum, Pullman car, and farm over the weekend and they all came back raving about how beautiful, fun, and informative everything is!”
From the reviews
Hildene is a stunning Manchester landmark and one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. I had the pleasure of coming here in the summer for a wedding, and the setting could not have been more perfect.
We got married at Hildene in June 2026. Theresa and her team made our wedding an exceptional day! We had so much fun and everything was executed flawlessly. Our guests have reached out to compliment us on having “the best wedding ever” and the Hildene team made that possible.
Getting married at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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