The Grafton Inn

What The Grafton Inn does

The Grafton Inn is a historic hotel, restaurant, and event venue operating continuously since 1801 in Grafton, Vermont. The property comprises 42 individually decorated rooms and suites in the Main Inn, Homestead/Windham, and Cricketers buildings, plus five standalone guest houses (Fiske Cottage, White Gates, Tuttle House, Barrett House, Allard House) available for short-term rental. The inn operates three on-site dining venues — Phelps Barn Pub (year-round farm-to-table), 1801 Tavern (seasonal fine dining), and Pine Room Bar (seasonal lounge) — all anchored to a Vermont Fresh Network sourcing philosophy and Grafton Village Cheese Company partnership.

Revenue is generated across four primary streams: lodging accommodations (per-night, double-occupancy pricing with included Vermont country breakfast); restaurant and bar dining; all-inclusive wedding and event hosting (packages ranging from $3,500 midweek elopements to $34,995+ full-property weddings for up to 150 guests); and special packages/experiences plus never-expiring gift certificates. The customer mix spans wedding couples, romantic getaway travelers, corporate retreat groups (12-30 attendees), families, and pet owners, with named enterprise customers spanning financial services, healthcare, consulting, and nonprofit sectors.

The inn is owned and operated as a for-profit affiliate of the Windham Foundation, a nonprofit established in 1963 by Dean Mathey to preserve rural Vermont communities; the Foundation purchased the property in 1965 and reinvests earned income into preservation programs. A $30 per-room Preservation Fee directly funds the Foundation's mission. Distribution combines direct channels (own website with TravelClick booking, phone reservations, walk-ins) with third-party platforms (OpenTable, WeddingWire, The Knot, Select Registry, Distinctive Inns of New England). The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has hosted historical figures including Rudyard Kipling, Ulysses S. Grant, and Theodore Roosevelt. Current leadership comprises General Manager Angela Comstock and Windham Foundation President and CEO Bob Donald.

Name

The Grafton Inn

Legal name

The Grafton Inn

Website

https://graftoninnvermont.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1801

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Grafton Inn is a historic Vermont hotel, restaurant, and destination wedding venue operating since 1801, offering 42 rooms, 5 guest houses, three dining venues, and all-inclusive event packages under Windham Foundation ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Boutique Inn & Hospitality

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Bed-and-Breakfast Inns (721191)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Inns & Heritage B&Bs (THAGAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boutique Inns (THAGAHAB), Historic/Heritage Conference Hotels (THAGALAL)

Keywords

• Historic inn lodging
• Destination wedding venue
• Farm-to-table dining
• Corporate retreat hospitality
• Boutique Vermont hotel

Headquarters

HQ city

Grafton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Lodging Accommodations: The Grafton Inn operates 42 individually decorated rooms and suites plus 5 guest houses for short-term rental. Revenue from nightly room rates with double occupancy base pricing plus additional person charges. Includes full Vermont country breakfast.
2. Restaurant & Bar Dining: Three dining venues (Phelps Barn Pub year-round, 1801 Tavern seasonal, Pine Room Bar seasonal) serving farm-to-table cuisine. Revenue from food and beverage sales including craft cocktails, local beers, and wine.
3. Wedding & Event Hosting: All-inclusive wedding packages ranging from $16,995 to $34,995+, corporate retreat packages at $2,750-$5,000, and private event venue rentals. Revenue from package bookings and per-person charges.
4. Special Packages & Experiences: Specialty packages including romantic getaways, seasonal promotions (e.g., Ciao Italia Dine & Stay Escape at $299), Fire & Ice Weekend package at $900, and room enhancements (wine, flowers, local beers).
5. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates sold in any denomination, valid for lodging, food, and beverage. Never expire and treated as cash.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Grafton Inn is a historic Vermont inn operating since 1801 that sells short-term lodging accommodations (42 individually decorated rooms and suites plus 5 private guest houses), farm-to-table dining across three on-site venues, full-service destination wedding packages, and corporate retreat and meeting facilities. It also offers special seasonal packages, gift certificates, and guest access to Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center for year-round recreation.

Product overview

The Grafton Inn is a historic Vermont inn (established 1801) offering a portfolio of hospitality products centered around lodging accommodations and farm-to-table dining. The core offerings include 42 individually decorated rooms/suites plus 5 guest houses; three distinct dining venues (Phelps Barn Pub year-round, 1801 Tavern seasonal, Pine Room Bar); full-service wedding packages; and corporate/event meeting services. The inn also provides add-on experiences including special getaway packages, gift certificates, and access to Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center. All properties are managed under the Windham Foundation and operate as a single integrated destination resort with accommodations, dining, events, and recreation unified on one property in Grafton, Vermont.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lodging & Accommodations

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 five-star reviews for wedding services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Windham FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1963The Windham Foundation, founded by Dean Mathey in 1963, purchased The Grafton Inn in 1965 and invested in major renovations. The Foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting the vitality of Vermont's smaller rural communities. The Grafton Inn operates as part of the Foundation's affiliated for-profit businesses that contribute to these endeavors. Earned income from the inn assists in funding Foundation programs. Current leadership includes President and CEO Bob Donald.
• Grafton Village Cheese CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cheese producer whose products are featured on the inn's menus and cheese boards. Partnership supports Vermont farm-to-table philosophy and local economy.
• Grafton Nature MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal museum with hands-on exhibits focused on regional plants, animals, and geology. Partnership supports environmental education and guest experiences.
• Grafton Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization dedicated to preserving the knowledge, stories, and heritage of Grafton Village. Partnership supports historical preservation efforts.
• Grafton Trails & Outdoor CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated Windham Foundation entity providing hiking, biking, skiing, and outdoor recreation activities. Located 0.8 miles from inn. All Grafton Inn guests receive trail passes and equipment rentals. Partnership provides year-round outdoor activities for guests including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, fat biking, swimming, and disc golf.
• Select RegistryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and booking network for distinctive boutique inns. Membership provides booking referrals and marketing exposure.
• Distinctive Inns of New EnglandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing cooperative of New England boutique inns. Membership provides marketing and booking referrals.
• Vermont Fresh NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork connecting restaurants with local Vermont farmers and producers. The Grafton Inn's restaurant is part of the Vermont Fresh Network, demonstrating commitment to using locally-sourced ingredients.
• Mary Ann Esposito (Ciao Italia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCelebrated chef and cookbook author hosting special 'Ciao Italia! Dine & Stay Escape' event on August 1, 2026. Tuscan-inspired dinner in the inn's vegetable garden. Event priced at $95++ per person including signed cookbook and wine.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Red Lion Inn: Historic country inn in Stockbridge, MA (est. 1773) operating lodging, multiple dining venues, and events. Closest analog as a similarly-heritage New England inn with comparable F&B and event mix.
• Woodstock Inn & Resort: Historic Vermont resort in Woodstock offering lodging, dining, weddings, and corporate events. Operates as a destination property in southern Vermont with comparable full-service event and wedding positioning to The Grafton Inn.
• The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa: Historic Vermont resort in Manchester, VT with multiple dining venues, golf, spa, and event space. Competes for southern Vermont destination weddings, corporate retreats, and weekend leisure stays.
• Castle Hill Resort and Spa: Historic Vermont estate inn in Proctor offering luxury lodging, fine dining, and weddings. Comparable historic character, comparable event offering, and comparable mid-size scale.
• Windham Hill House: Boutique Vermont country inn and wedding venue in West Townshend, VT. Closest geographic and product analog: similar scale (~20 rooms), wedding-focused, farm-to-table dining, and intimate event positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Trapp Family Lodge: Larger Austrian-themed Vermont resort in Stowe offering lodging, dining, and extensive outdoor recreation. Broader portfolio with more rooms and cross-sell capacity, but similar Vermont positioning and skiing/wedding/event overlap.
• The Cranwell Resort: Historic Berkshire resort in Lenox, MA with 110+ rooms, dining, spa, and weddings. Broader incumbent in the southern New England destination market with overlapping wedding and event offerings.
• Topnotch Resort: Upscale Stowe, VT resort offering lodging, spa, dining, weddings, and corporate events. Larger scale with year-round programming but analogous product mix for weddings, retreats, and leisure stays.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCB3D5MtABXkRnsAQw_Oia2w
• Facebookfacebook.com/GraftonInnVermont
• Instagraminstagram.com/graftoninnvermont
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-grafton-inn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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