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Mount Gulian Historic Site
Mount Gulian Historic Site
Mount Gulian Historic Site
Mount Gulian Historic Site
Satellite bar with a view
Satellite bar with a view
Reception
Reception
Greenery signs
Greenery signs
Charming tablescape
Charming tablescape
Garden Ceremony
Garden Ceremony
Enchanting Forest Grove
Enchanting Forest Grove
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Mount Gulian Historic Site

About

Mount Gulian is a historic and picturesque wedding venue in the beautiful Hudson River Valley near Beacon, NY. Tucked away on a private 44-acre estate with an unparalleled view of the Hudson River, Mount Gulian’s alluring grounds, charming garden, and historic buildings are ideal backdrops for you to craft your dream wedding.

The estate features an authentic 18th-century Dutch barn with an attractive bluestone patio, a picturesque garden with antique roses and peonies, a magical field overlooking the Hudson River, and a historic Dutch Colonial home. All of these areas may be used on your wedding day.

Couples have used Mount Gulian’s comfortable, spacious barn for their dinner reception and dancing. The garden and sweeping riverside lawn, surrounded with lush greenery, have served as outdoor, natural spaces for the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, as well as attractive settings for photo taking to capture the magic of your special day.

Located only 75 miles from New York City and under 5 minutes from the Beacon train station, Mount Gulian is conveniently located to nearby hotels, Airbnbs and B&Bs.

The Mount Gulian Team joyfully welcomes couples of all backgrounds who wish to celebrate their love with family and friends at a venue that blends beautiful scenery with historic charm. Whether you envision a beautiful ceremony with live florals in the garden, a relaxed cocktail hour on the Riverside Lawn, or an elegant reception under twinkling lights, Mount Gulian is a magical spot that will create lasting memories for you and your loved ones.

Mount Gulian can best be summed up as beautiful, inviting, accommodating, comfortable, and surrounded by nature. We hope you will come and visit. As a non-profit historic site and museum, please note that the income we receive from wedding rentals is applied to our American history education programs for youngsters and adults.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,800

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,800

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Lighting/Sound
Parking

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Barn
Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
July
August

Reviews of Mount Gulian Historic Site

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August Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous fall wedding setting

Mount Gulian was a fantastic venue for our fall wedding. The changing leaves were gorgeous, and it's right on the river, just an absolutely beautiful place. A true blank canvas, we were able to make it exactly the day we wanted it to be. The staff were accommodating and didn't bat an eye at any of our more unusual elements (e.g., having drag performers at cocktail hour). I would highly recommend this venue!
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Jessica Sent on 08/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous, intimate, DIY barn wedding!

Mount Gulian was a perfect setting for our dream wedding. The views are incredible, the grounds are beautiful. We had our ceremony in the garden, then our reception in the beautiful barn, which despite humidity and warm weather, stayed cool with their big fan. We planned to have our cocktail hour on the lawn, but due to some light rain, had to move it to the barn. But no one knew the difference, everyone had a great time. This versatility was great – we knew that rain or shine we’d be taken care of. Because it’s a very DIY space (you will need to rent everything from ice to restrooms) we would recommend a wedding planner. Stephanie from Just Hitched was who we worked with – she used to work exclusively at MG and knew it inside and out. But having the DIY space was perfect. We had a wood-fired pizza truck (Itsa Pizza), designed the space exactly how we wanted, our own table settings, decorations and DJ, etc. Everything was customizable to what we wanted for our wedding. The staff at MG was perfect and accommodating, helping us every step of the way.
Patricia-Ann
Patricia-Ann Sent on 09/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We fell in love with Mount Gulian from the moment we stepped on the grounds. Jess was absolutly amazing - sweet, responsive, flexible, understanding and down to earth. We had a change of wedding plans which no longer allowed us to keep our wedding at Mount Gulian and Jess and Elaine were nothing short of amazing. They worked with us to try to make it doable, and in the end, we had to scale down our guest list and budget and they were so understanding and supportive, even offered us to borrow items and suggested alternative venues - one of which we ended up at! If you want a gorgeous location and amazing people to work with, to go Mount Gulian, you won't be dissappointed.
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Sarah Sent on 08/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We absolutely LOVED everything about Mt.Gulian from the moment we toured the grounds. Jessica was great to work with and very thorough with her information and details leading up to the day. We were in constant contact and felt at ease about all of the vendors dropping off/picking up supplies before and after the event. We had a beautiful reception and everyone had a great time. It was everything we were looking for and more, rustic, elegant and laid back. You will have to do everything planning wise, but it is great that you get to work with whom ever you want. I'm a little bit of a control freak and want to confirm things myself so I didn't have a problem with this. If you get easily overwhelmed you might want to hire a coordinator.
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Samantha Sent on 10/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I couldn’t tell you how many compliments I got from my gust about this site beautiful rustic elegant helpful kinda staff Jessica and Kimberly both two kind women could have ask for a better spot
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Jessica Sent on 11/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Mount Gulian was our first and only choice for our wedding day. It was so rewarding to be able to use a historic site as our venue, guests really loved being there and spoke about wanting to go back and visit again. It was really something unique for guests to be able to see, as well as a special place for us to work with. The site is so breathtaking that we felt like we barely had to decorate or else it would just take away from how beautiful the scenery and buildings are on their own. It was really nice to find out that they only do one wedding per weekend and that we had the house, garden, and barn to use for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Although we had some staff changes throughout the planning process, everyone we worked with from start to finish was friendly and accommodating and helped our day run smoothly. Just know that you will have to depend highly on rentals since there is no kitchen, tables, chairs etc. This wasn't a problem at all, but just something to think about. Overall we could not be happier with Mount Gulian as our wedding venue, it was beautiful and will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
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Cathy Sent on 07/14/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I can't possibly say everything I want to about how much I loved Mount Gulian! The price is an amazing value. The history of the site is extremely special. The stone house and Dutch barn are to die for, and the view of the Hudson River along with a stunning garden are incredible. To top it off, Kim helped to coordinate and make our day run so smoothly! Our guests were blown away by the lush green gardens and forest surrounding the ceremony/cocktail hour location and the whimsical setting of the reception in the barn. I highly recommend Mount Gulian - both for its aesthetic and the wonderful staff!
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Laura Sent on 11/02/2017
4.7 out of 5 rating
We love Mount Gulian! It is such a hidden gem in the Hudson Valley and we're so glad we stumbled upon it. The view of the Hudson, the gardens, the house, and the barn will take your breath away! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful it was. Our coordinator Jessica was super helpful and made sure all the details were set. It is pricey in the long run because the cost doesn't include anything except the use of the space, so you have to bring in a caterer, rentals, etc. but it was so worth it. I see other reviewers have said that it was stressful dealing with multiple coordinators - I also was in contact with a few changing coordinators but I still felt that everything flowed nicely and it didn't affect anything at all. Thank you so much, Mount Gulian!
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Andreea Sent on 10/05/2014
4.7 out of 5 rating
This is the most beautiful venue you'll ever see, especially on a clear, sunny day. Our guests were blown away by the venue and the river view from it. The grounds are beautiful and there is a huge lawn, a garden and a two and a half century old barn where various parts of the day can take place. The historic house is small and very picturesque. If you are into DIY, there is a lot of room for creativity here and the day before the event can be used to set up. Mount Gulian is a little gem on the Hudson Valley and we can't say enough about its charm. Do yourselves a favor and visit.
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User861616 Sent on 07/12/2012
3.5 out of 5 rating
Loved this venue, gorgeous! Dealing with 3 different events coordinators in a year was a little disconcerning, but with a few little misunderstands everything was great! And Kim was fantastic day of.
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Mount Gulian Historic Site frequently asked questions

Mount Gulian Historic Site includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
The space offered by Mount Gulian Historic Site for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
Mount Gulian Historic Site offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Mount Gulian Historic Site offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Mount Gulian Historic Site offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
Mount Gulian Historic Site offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Mount Gulian Historic Site is recommended by 85% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.3 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in average response time, 4.3 in professionalism, 4.3 in value, 4.2 in quality of service and 4.1 in flexibility.
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