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Birch Hill Catering
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About this venue
Welcome to Birch Hill Estate & Stablegate Farm
Celebrating 90 Years of Family-Owned Hospitality Experience – Est. 1936
Just 20 minutes from Albany, a world away from ordinary. Tucked into the rolling pastures and quiet woodlands of Rensselaer County lies a destination where wedding dreams come to life. Whether you're drawn to the elegance of Birch Hill Estate or the rustic romance of Stablegate Farm, we offer a setting as unique as your love story.
With fifteen distinct ceremony and reception sites between our two properties, we have the perfect backdrop for every couple from timeless ballrooms to vintage barns, sunlit vineyards, and serene waterfront arbors.
Now celebrating 90 years of unforgettable events, Birch Hill has been a family-owned and operated gem since 1936. For four generations, we’ve helped couples celebrate the most meaningful day of their lives with heart, hospitality, and effortless style. Schedule your tour today and discover why so many couples trust Birch Hill to make their wedding day extraordinary.
A Note About Our Properties:
Birch Hill Estate is our original event property, acquired by the Feldman family in 1987. About 15 minutes away, we added Stablegate Farm in 2007 to offer a rustic and nature-forward alternative. Both locations are part of Birch Hill's event portfolio.
Disclaimer: Stable Gate Winery is a separate business operated by the Stable Gate Dharma Collective.
We Are Green
Since 2016, Birch Hill has led sustainable catering in the Capital Region:
• Powering venues with over 300 solar panels
• Composting more than 2,500 gallons of food waste annually
• Collaborating with local farms to craft seasonal menus
• Partnering with outreach organizations to minimize food waste
We Are Foodies
Our CIA, Johnson & Wales, and New England Institute culinary trained chefs bring passion and creativity to every dish:
• Crafting fresh, customized menus
• Supporting local farms and sustainable practices
• Offering diverse culinary styles to suit every palate
We Come to You
Already have your dream venue? We’ll bring Birch Hill to you:
• Full-service off-premise catering with mobile kitchen
• China, silverware, linens, and rentals available
• Seamless setup, service, and cleanup
• Experienced staff and dedicated Bridal Consultant on-site
We Do It All
Beyond the wedding day, Birch Hill is your partner for every celebration—as well as a range of corporate and social events:
• Bridal shower brunches and fireside rehearsal dinners
• Farewell brunches to conclude your festivities
• Fundraisers, galas, team retreats, holiday parties, and more
Feldman Family Owned Since 1936
For nearly a century, our family has been honored to help yours celebrate love, connection, and life’s most meaningful moments.
• From birthdays and family reunions to anniversaries and beyond, we bring people together with care, creativity, and heart.
From our family to yours.
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Birch Hill is widely praised for its stunning grounds, versatile indoor/outdoor spaces, and outstanding cuisine. Guests highlight attentive, experienced staff and coordinators who ease planning, handle last-minute changes, and execute every detail flawlessly. Overall the venue is highly accommodating and strongly recommended for weddings.
Winter Wedding
Exceeded all expectations
From the moment we took our first tour, I knew Birch Hill was where I wanted to get married. It was obvious that their team genuinely cared about giving us the wedding day we had always envisioned. They wanted us to be happy, supported, and able to enjoy every moment—and that’s exactly what they delivered.
Having a coordinator throughout the planning process was invaluable. Molly and Catherine were my rocks from start to finish. This was the biggest and most expensive event I have ever planned, and I had no idea where to begin. Their expertise, guidance, and attention to detail were priceless, not only leading up to the wedding but on the wedding day itself. I always felt like a priority, and on my wedding day I truly felt like a princess.
I also want to give a special shout-out to William and the entire Birch Hill team for accommodating a last-minute change to our plans. We had always envisioned an outdoor wedding, but a sudden forecast of cold temperatures, wind, and rain made us decide that moving indoors would be the best option. William and his team made the transition happen almost instantly. I was genuinely amazed at how quickly and seamlessly they rearranged everything.
We ended up having our reception in the Conservatory, and it was absolutely stunning. When I walked in and saw all of my décor perfectly arranged and my vision brought to life, I literally cried tears of joy. It was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined.
The entire Birch Hill team went above and beyond to make our day perfect. Between the breathtaking scenery, outstanding service, and unwavering support throughout the planning process, our wedding day was nothing short of magical. Everything went flawlessly, and I could not be happier that we chose Birch Hill for our dream wedding.
If you’re considering Birch Hill as your wedding venue, book it, you will not regret it.
You Should Get Married Here
Sarah and Doug's Wedding
Wonderful Team, Beautiful Location!
Dream wedding
Excellent venue!!!
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Jared is clearly very experienced and was a wealth of knowledge during the planning process, which made things a lot easier on us, especially regarding decision-making. He helped us to customize the event to make it just right for us and was incredibly accommodating to our requests and specifications.
Joanne was so attentive, checking in with us throughout the event, bringing us water and appetizers and napkins and drinks and making sure that we got enough to eat. The wedding day was such a blur, and we easily lost track of time talking to our guests, so it was incredibly helpful to have Joanne looking out for us.
All of the other staff were fantastic, as well. They were friendly, helpful, and professional.
The food was delicious! We enjoyed it very much and got so many compliments from our guests.
We highly recommend Birch Hill Catering!
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Excellent and friendly staff, creative arrangement of all decorations and appearance of all food. Excellent choice for catering!
Birch Hill Catering has been a delight to work with. They have been very responsive to our wedding clients and are an excellent match with our rustic, chic theme at The Historic Barns of Nipmoose.
Birch Hill is one of our favorite wedding locations in the Capital District. It has a lovely country setting, expansive views and a beautiful setting for an outdoor ceremony. They are one of the only locations where a bride can comfortably ride in on a horse and carriage with no concern for traffic or complications. Each of the ballrooms have a unique appeal to them allowing a couple to choose between the two. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful...... a must see when considering available venues.
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