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Owls Hoot Barn is a rustic wedding venue located in West Coxsackie, New York. This barn was built in the early 1800s and provides a relaxed environment for a variety of special occasions. The property is nestled in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hudson, Catskill, and Athens are all easily accessible by car, and New Tork City is approximately two hours away. For the discerning couple, Owls Hoot Barn presents the perfect medium of country charm within a reasonable distance of major metropolitan areas.

Facilities and Capacity

Owls Hoot Barn is able to hold a capacity of 150 individuals on the main level or over 200 guests via the attached pavilion on the ground level. The main level boasts a hay loft that maintains its original timbers and the downstairs lends itself well to a bar and photo booth section. These rooms are completely customizable and can be personalized with the couple's preferential designs. The barn provides access to seven bathrooms, including a wheelchair accessible option, and has commercial fans that keep the room at a comfortable temperature all year round. Air conditioning options are available during the summer months and heat options during cooler months. Twinkle and bistro lights are draped from the ceiling, creating a soft glow throughout the space. Ceremonies may also be held on the grounds outside, surrounded by ancient trees and the bounty of nature. Should inclement weather hit, couples are able to make use of the on-site pavilion.

Services Offered

This barn's team has over two decades of experience in the wedding industry and has a collection of period pieces that can serve to enhance any event. These items are available to clients who book their wedding celebration at Owls Hoot Barn for no added cost. This venue offers a myriad of options for overnight accommodation through rental houses and cabins. Full and partial planning solutions are available for clients, should they choose to use them, and the team at the Owls Hoot Barn looks forward to working with any couple on their special day.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
May
July
November

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4.9 out of 5 rating
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92% Recommended by couples
Casey
Casey M. Sent on 10/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Perfection!

I'm so grateful we chose Owls Hoot Barn for our wedding! It was everything we could have hoped for and more and Kerri was an absolute delight to work with! It was absolutely the most amazing fall wedding and a weekend we will never forget!
Daryan
Daryan C. Sent on 09/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best thing I could’ve asked for

It’s unbelievable how incredible Kerri and the OHB team were. What got us was a “true” dog friendly venue — my precious fur baby got to be with us every step of the way from ceremony to a private last dance. Also the ability to make sure things were going well or getting last minute things I forgot to rent while planning this myself…. Kerri is such a great human. — the main black house rental was additional but folks, it’s so worth it!!!
Allie
Allie C. Sent on 10/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Picture Perfect Wedding Weekend

Owls Hoot Barn was the perfect location for us to have our dream wedding weekend, and to say it was the best weekend of our lives would be an understatement!! Kerri, who not only owns the barn but did our full weekend wedding planning, was the absolute best to work with! She kept us on track with planning, connected us with vendors that fit our vision and our budget (which saved us thousands of dollars and hours of research), and was the biggest reason our entire weekend was perfect from start to finish.

The venue itself is a dream, the grounds are simply stunning, the patio is the perfect place for cocktail hour, and the barn itself is so cool and unique- and all of these different locations allow for a lot of flexibility with your event. We hosted our welcome party in the welcome barn and the back patio on Friday night, complete with wood fired pizzas and Kerri’s camper to serve beer and wine out of. Our guests gushed all night about the beauty of the venue and the grounds.

Our wedding took place on Saturday, and we would not have changed a thing about it, even though the weather chose not to cooperate for our ceremony! Our initial vision was to have an outdoor ceremony, which Kerri and her entire team had set up. Their flexibility is unparalleled as 30 minutes before the ceremony it began to rain heavily; Kerri and co were able to move the ceremony to the patio and it was absolutely perfect, picturesque (see pictures below!) and still ran on time thanks to the endless hard work of the team.

One of our other favorite features of the barn is the many rental houses directly on the property. This allowed our wedding party and close friends to be steps away from us at all times. The houses themselves are beautifully and eclectically decorated, making them a dream for getting ready photographs and for taking post-ceremony portraits (also, see below!). Our other favorite feature is the shed full of wedding décor that we utilized for all of our events. We were able to create our seating chart from a huge windowpane in the shed, pulled candles, vases, table numbers, and books for our centerpieces—which was a big money saver and also very sustainable!

We also hosted our farewell brunch on the back patio on Sunday morning, and again our guests had so many compliments for the space and the event. Kerri worked tirelessly the entire weekend to make sure every detail was perfect, and we could not be more appreciative. Overall, if you are looking for a unique venue with beautiful landscapes where you can host a full-weekend getaway, houses to host your friends and family onsite, have multiple hotel options within a five minute drive, and a space where you will not only get the most beautiful photos that you will cherish forever, but also a space where you will have the time of your life, please look no further than Owls Hoot Barn.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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Natalie & Maxime
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Vinny & Liza
29 photos · 08/29/2016

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Bliss Events Bliss Events Wedding Planners

Working with Kerri at the Owls Hoot Barn was a pleasure! Experineced, dependable and super easy to work with. We look forward to working with Kerri at her breathtaking venue again!

Rogue Hospitality Rogue Hospitality Wedding Caterers

We love working at Owls Hoot Barn. It is an amazing venue and such a beautiful setup. We cannot wait to work alongside them again in the future. Thank you Kerri for everything!

Cathy's Elegant Events Cathy's Elegant Events Wedding Planners

Everyone at Owls Hoot is a pleasure to work with! Kerry and her crew are kind, thoughtful and experiences, which comes across in everything they do. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a barn wedding in the region!

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