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A Private Estate Events is a secluded 19th-century Livingston mansion welcoming couples from the beginning of May until November in Germantown in the heart of the Hudson Valley, north of Rhinebeck, NY, and south of Hudson, NY. Merely a two-hour drive or Amtrak ride north of New York City, and three hours directly west of Boston, it's perfect for a day trip or weekend away. This manicured National Register property features both riverside grounds and a historic barn complex. The half-mile of riverside frontage is dotted with three-hundred-year-old oak trees and an acre lake. Wedding ceremonies take place overlooking both the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains on our new riverside tent site or in front of the lake. In the Fall of 2019, a dedicated tent space perched over the river that can accommodate the largest of wedding receptions opened with a promenade below it. It features free WiFi for live streaming. The 19th-century barn complex where rehearsal dinners or wedding receptions can be held sits on the hill behind the mansion and Carriage House. There is WiFi there, too. You can make a whole weekend of it with touch football in the Garden area or a morning brunch the day after. We are here for you!
Facilities and Capacity
With a maximum capacity of 275 guests, couples can host their ceremonies and receptions on the intimate estate grounds. The well-groomed lawn offers both a ceremony space and a custom tent space, both with backdrops of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. The white mansion's veranda and its surrounding grounds, which overlooks both these spaces with its tall windows and grand porticos, is the perfect place for your cocktail hour. The barn complex features a brick barn with indoor bathrooms, a large caterer prep kitchen, potable water, indoor bathrooms (2 men, 2 women, 1 handicapped), and alternative ceremony space. The wood barn has two levels, and exposed wood rafters for a romantic country feel and can seat up to 120 people without additional tenting, less with social distancing. Its stone patio is ideal for dancing. The bespoke fire pit is managed by the staff, and our Adirondack chairs are placed around the fire pit and the lawns for your guest's enjoyment.
Services Offered
The venue offers on site property manager that coordinates with your vendors throughout your wedding weekend. He is not in lieu of a planner. A Private Estate also offers additonal staffing for every aspect of your event.
WE ALSO OFFER MICRO WEDDING PACKAGES for those of you who want to spend only a few hours on the property. We do have Corona Virus Protocols that include constant wiping of high touch points and a portable dual, no touch handwashing station for the Riverside grounds.
Accommodations
Two homes on the property offer accommodations to couples and their guests. The Carriage House sleeps up to 12 in its four bedrooms (3 with en-suite bathrooms) and upstairs living area. The Carriage House is fully air-conditioned with fiber optic WiFi, a smart TV, a working ice maker, and a full laundry facility, including a steamer for your formalwear. In the autumn months, aged wood is provided for the wood-burning fireplace. Rental of the Carriage house is required in the Fall, June, August, and holiday weekends, but 90 % of our wedding couples rent it anyway, as it's the perfect place for the bride and her friends to get ready and provides a place for children and baby sitters to be parked during the wedding reception that is only two minutes away. The second option for lodging is our Creekside Cabin. Built in 2017, the cabin is fully air-conditioned and heated and can sleep up to 6. It was designed for the groom and his friends or a family with kids. It has fiber optic WiFi, a working ice maker, and a covered porch that overlooks a woodland stream.
Please inquire about additional housing when you come to visit.
What You'll Love About A Private Estate
The team truly cares about making your dreams a reality. The stunning landscape also makes for dreamy backdrops in your wedding photos. Enjoy their Virtual 360º Tour above to envision the layout better.
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A Private Estate is highly praised by couples and vendors alike for its stunning grounds overlooking the Hudson River, professionalism, and exceptional service. Reviewers highlight the owner, Ripley, property manager Jack, and the entire team's dedication to ensuring a seamless and beautiful wedding experience. The venue offers various picturesque locations for ceremonies and receptions, such as the barn and tent site, with guests appreciating the charming setting and well-maintained property. With glowing reviews emphasizing the beauty, attention to detail, and collaborative support provided, A Private Estate is recommended as an exceptional wedding venue.
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Private Estate is one of my favorite locations to photograph a wedding. It offers a wonderful view of the Hudson river. I love the architecture of the barn and the intimate atmosphere it creates. There are so many locations to make timeless photos and portraits of the bride and the groom. I highly recommend it.
What an amazing atmosphere for a wedding. We had a great experience working with Ripley and Jack, and hope to work again at a Private Estate again. A great value with all it has to offer. A well maintained and loved gem.
Elegance at it's best! From the beautiful front lawn over looking the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains, to the unique barn setting with an excellent outdoor patio setting, A Private Estate is no question, a venue like no other!!! We LOVE performing at this venue and working along side their friendly staff! A+++
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