The Lilac Inn
Bed and Breakfast and Restaurant

Welcome to the Lilac Inn in historic Brandon, Vermont. This National Historic Register House, built in 1909, was renovated and reopened as an inn in 1991 to recreate the grandeur of the era in which it was built.

Perhaps you've already seen some of the Lilac Inn's many features in Yankee and Country Inns magazines. The Grand Gallery, the architectural focal point of the inn, is also the social center, where you may take tea in the afternoon or play cards after dinner. From there, you can head to the tavern for a drink with some lively conversation or, if you seek solitude, retire to the library. Outside, stroll the grounds or practice on the putting green. At night, stargaze on the garden patio or steal away to the gazebo with your true love.

Guest Accommodations... With deceptive ease, the Lilac Inn juxtaposes dramatic open spaces with cozy, comfortable surroundings. Although the floor plan covers ten thousand square feet, the Inn features just nine guest rooms, each uniquely designed and decorated for both aesthetics and practicality. Through careful blending of the new and the old, each room evokes the ambiance of the past without forgoing the conveniences of the present. Modern appointments, placed discreetly, do not intrude on the room's period decor. Feel free to spend an evening relaxing by the fireplace, watching television, or taking a languorous bath in your tiled bathroom's deep porcelain tub.

Brandon rests in the Otter Creek Valley between the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains. Chartered in 1746, the historic village exemplifies the classic New England small town. Locally, you may tour the Vermont Ski Museum, The Stephen Douglas House, and the Warren Kimble Art Studio. Middlebury College and the Shelburne Museum are close by along with a number of other shops and attractions.

Nearby Lake Champlain and Lake Dunmore, as well as numerous streams and smaller lakes, offer swimming, boating, and fishing. Killington Mountain and Blueberry Hill to the south and east provide terrain for cross-country and downhill skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. Golf is just minutes away at the Neshboe Golf Course.

Breakfast ...
Whether you choose a casual meal in the tavern or a more formal dinner in the West Garden Room, you will delight in the award-winning cuisine. The menu, which relies on local products and many Vermont recipes, changes often, but the commitment to quality is constant. Breakfasts are also a full gourmet fare, from fresh fruit to fresh pastries and muffins. Fine food, lovely presentation, and gracious service has made the Lilac Inn a favorite for local diners as well as overnight guests.

Weddings and Events...
With space for 150 people in the glassed-in ballroom, The Lilac Inn frequently hosts various musical and cultural events from chamber music concerts to wine tastings. Private affairs, such as business conferences and family gatherings, can also be accommodated. Events can be completely catered by the Lilac Inn staff, and the entire Inn can be rented out for special occasions. The Lilac Inn is a favorite setting for weddings; the Inn's wedding coordinator can work closely with the couple to plan the ceremony, entertainment, dining arrangements, and wedding cake.

As a guest of the Lilac Inn, you will find the same elegance and genteel hospitality that one would have felt on a holiday in the country eighty years ago combined with the conveniences of today.