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the trails, wander down to the river, or just sit on the terrace with a glass of wine and listen to the quiet.” The Cobble House is just twenty minutes from Killington and Pico, within easy reach of Woodstock, Quechee, and Bethel, and surrounded by trails, slopes, and some of the state’ s best fly fishing.“ It’ s not quite in town, but it’ s very accessible,” he adds.“ You’ re right in the middle of everything that makes Vermont special.”
Tara Pollio Events
Manchester, Vermont tarapollio. com
Tara Pollio Events has become a name synonymous with artistry, grace, and effortless sophistication in Vermont’ s wedding world. Based in Manchester, Pollio has spent nearly three decades transforming Vermont estates into one-of-a-kind celebration venues, balancing beauty with heartfelt significance. Her weddings feel distinctly Vermont— natural yet elevated, grounded yet radiant— because they are built on authenticity.
Pollio’ s career began at Stratton Mountain Resort in the 1990s, where a single successful floral assignment opened the door to a life’ s work of planning, design, and creative direction. By 1998, she had founded Tara Pollio Floral Design( now Tara Pollio Events), blending her eye for aesthetics with an instinct for flow and atmosphere. Over the years, her business evolved into one of New England’ s most respected event-production firms, known for its refined and remarkable style. Today, she limits herself to only a few weddings each season, focusing her
Tara Pollio, Owner and Founder of Tara Pollio Events( Ali Kaukas, courtesy Tara Pollio)
energy on bespoke, deeply personal events where she can immerse herself fully in the details.
Glowing client testimonials describe Pollio’ s process as intuitive and grounding. She begins each collaboration by listening— not just to ideas about colors and flowers, but to the rhythm of the couple’ s life together.“ Every wedding should encapsulate who they are as a couple,” she says.“ I do not do cookie cutter. I want to know who they are, what they love, what matters most to them. From there, we build something that feels alive.”
Her weddings range from organically elegant ceremonies to more modern affairs. She has organized events at River Road Farm, styled artful receptions at the Marble House Project, and brought glowing installations to Southern Vermont Arts Center. What unites them is her signature blend of warmth and restraint: soft light, textural fabrics, and designs that highlight the beauty of the space rather than overwhelm it. Her longstanding relationships with Vermont-based vendors are integral to her success.“ There’ s so much talent here,” she says.“ I’ ve worked with the same core team— caterers, florists, tent companies— for more than twenty-five years. We trust each other completely. Everyone shows up ready, and we take care of one another.”
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