Onteora Mountain House is a wedding venue located in Boiceville, New York, just an hour away from Albany. This rustic property sits on a mountain overlooking the Catskills, and features a 90-year-old Adirondack-style main house for an authentic upstate experience. With a number of bed and breakfast accommodation options on site, this venue is ideal for a weekend destination wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can host up to 180 guests on their special day at Onteora Mountain House. The property includes an inn, a banquet pavilion, and a ceremony space overlooking the mountain vistas and Esopus Valley. After exchanging vows among the trees, newlyweds and their guests can explore the garden and main house during the cocktail hour. After, they are welcome to head inside the pavilion for their reception. The rustic banquet hall brings in the outdoors with floor-to-ceiling windows and a polished wooden interior. Its openness and high ceilings create a spacious atmosphere for dining and dancing. Soon-to-be newlyweds are invited to use one or both of the hillside cottages as get-ready rooms to prepare for their big day.

Services Offered

For a blissful wedding experience, Onteora Mountain House offers a range of services to support you throughout your special occasion. The venue’s staff will be there to set up and clean up, as well as arrange tables and chairs according to your preferred layout. If you need assistance before the celebration, they also offer event planning. Various food, accommodation, and additional service packages are available to choose from for a personalized plan.

Cuisine

With full in-house bar service and select catering, Onteora Mountain House provides a number of options for a vibrant reception. After the cocktail hour, your meal can be in the style of a buffet or served by waiters. The team is happy to prepare a cake or other dessert options for a sweet conclusion to your dinner.

Accommodations

Couples and their guests are invited to stay the night in any of the property’s seven rooms. Formerly the summer residence of Richard Hellmann, famous for his mayonnaise company, the house features panoramic views of the Catskills and cozy furnishings. The two rooms in the hillside cottage beside the main accommodation grant guests more privacy during their stay. These spaces are equipped with features such as whirlpool baths, fireplaces, and four-poster beds for a rejuvenating mountain stay.