Gather Somewhere Worth Remembering
Some occasions call for more than a table at a restaurant. At Clara’s, your gathering becomes part of the story of a historic Vermont mansion originally created for entertaining, welcoming guests, and bringing people together. Located at the White House Inn in Wilmington, Vermont, Clara’s offers a distinctive setting for private events of many kinds. From intimate dinners and family celebrations to cocktail receptions, corporate gatherings, and wine dinners, our spaces, food, and hospitality can be thoughtfully arranged around your occasion. Whether you are planning something relaxed and intimate or a more formal celebration, our team will work with you to create an experience that feels personal, comfortable, and memorable.
A Setting for Every Occasion
Clara’s offers a variety of indoor and outdoor possibilities, allowing you to choose the atmosphere that best fits your gathering. Historic interiors provide warmth, character, and an intimate dining experience, while outdoor options allow guests to enjoy the beauty of the Deerfield Valley and surrounding Green Mountains.
Depending on your event, we can help determine the most suitable space, seating arrangement, and dining configuration for your group.
From a beautifully set dinner table to a relaxed cocktail-style gathering, the goal is simple: create a setting where your guests can enjoy themselves and you can focus on the occasion.
Event Spaces & Configurations
Our event spaces can be arranged to accommodate different types of gatherings and dining styles. Depending on the nature and size of your event, options may include:
- Seated private dinners
- Family-style or shared dining
- Cocktail-style receptions
- Intimate private gatherings
- Corporate dining
- Indoor celebrations
- Seasonal outdoor events
Our team can discuss available spaces, guest capacities, seating arrangements, and the best configuration for your particular event during the planning process.
Events for Every Chapter
A Beautiful Part of Your Wedding Weekend
Clara’s can be part of the White House Inn wedding experience without taking away from the destination wedding itself. Couples and their guests can gather with us for rehearsal dinners, welcome dinners and receptions, wedding dining, cocktail gatherings, smaller wedding celebrations, and post-wedding brunches, with food and beverage service tailored to the occasion. For couples planning a complete destination wedding at the White House Inn, Clara’s provides a natural place to gather before, during, or after the celebration. Planning a Full Wedding at the White House Inn? Contact Us Today!
Indoor or Outdoor - Choose Your Setting
Historic Charm, Intimate Gatherings
Celebrate inside Clara’s surrounded by the warmth and character of our historic Vermont mansion. Our indoor spaces are ideal for private dinners, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, birthdays, anniversaries, cocktail receptions, and intimate celebrations. We can help arrange the seating, dining setup, food, and beverages to suit your event and create a comfortable, memorable experience for your guests.
Gather With a View
Enjoy your celebration outdoors with beautiful views of the Deerfield Valley and Green Mountains as your backdrop. Our outdoor setting is perfect for seasonal dinners, cocktail gatherings, welcome events, family celebrations, and private parties. From seating and dining arrangements to food and beverages, our team will help bring the details together for a relaxed and memorable Vermont gathering.