I initially wrote a review on Knot, because that is where we found the venue, but I wanted to post here too because we are just so incredibly grateful, and want every couple to give this place a chance!!

I first sent a simple inquiry online as I did to many other locations, but I received a very quick and informative response that gave me so much important information about the venue. Not only that but Catherine immediately invited us to come and visit–which we promptly took her up on! I want to be transparent though. We were initially worried because we have seen a couple poor reviews about the Abbey and its management of weddings, but Catherine explained to me that there were a few management companies at fault. But now the actual owners handled things. And would you even believe that this Catherine, who was explaining things to me, is a new employee! She isn't the same one as I read about in the reviews! All of this immediately reassured us. We even held Chatherine up with all of the questions! Her next appointment took it great though–we were all laughing about how desperate we were for a date here! But honestly, all of this goes beyond just our concerns. This was one of the most stunning venues we had ever visited, and there is certainly nothing like it in the area. I had heard that it was a pricy venue, but honestly, it’s pretty in line with others in the area. The other thing I loved about the Abbey was their rain plan! No matter the weather, we were guaranteed a beautiful spot for the ceremony. Catherine has sent us a fantastic proposal, and once we get the guest list down, we are absolutely gonna book! I am so happy that we took the chance on the Abbey and I really encourage every couple to check them out!!

We had a wonderful experience at The Abbey Inn & Spa. Catherine was a pleasure to work with in the months leading up to the event. She was responsive, helpful and professional at all times. Bri, who was the day-of coordinator, was amazing. She was everywhere at once and made sure everything was taken care of. The grounds at the Abbey are stunning and the ballroom is beautiful. The staff was so accommodating. Everyone is still talking about what an amazing event we had!

I fell in love with the Abbey Inn at first sight after spending countless hours researching venues in the Hudson Valley online. It’s such a special place to us, we have only had amazing experience through the planning process all the way to the big day. When we first visited the venue, the general manager gave the loveliest tour of the gorgeous property with all of the history behind it. We had lunch at Apropos which completely won me over, I am a huge foodie and I knew I wanted my guest to have the same premier farm to table experience we had. While there were a couple changes in management during the 16 month wedding planning process, each point of contact was better than the next. Catherine was fantastic to work with, she was patient, kind and organized. I did not have a wedding planner so I am eternally grateful to her and the team for pulling off the best wedding ever. We went up to the Abbey Inn for our tasting 3 months before the wedding which was SO special and one of the most memorable days of our engagement. Again, the food completely WOW’ed us and my husband even chose one of their cocktails for his signature drink because it was so yummy! Catherine took us for a tour of the property and helped us to envision all the spaces for the big day, you can tell she is passionate about her work and actually cares for those she works with. She answered every single one of my questions with patience and put me at ease during a pretty stressful time. A couple weeks prior to the event, we were introduced to Briana, the events manager who would be helping to coordinate the day of the wedding. Little did I know at the time, she would my guardian angel for the ENTIRE weekend. We checked in on Friday night since we were having our rehearsal dinner at the Abbey as well. it was so wonderful to have the bridal suite which has a conjoining room. My husband and I were able to sleep in separate beds the night before to keep with tradition. The next morning, we transformed the bridal suite to a salon where all the girls got their hair and make up done. The guys got to enjoy lunch and hung out in the executive boardroom (one of my favorite spaces). Each event space in the Abbey is absolutely gorgeous and so special to us. I was super worried about the weather because we were planning for an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. Briana was totally on top of the weather and helped us to pivot to a fully indoor event at the very last minute, she really helped ease my anxiety about the entire situation. I was SO impressed with how her and and her team were able to pull off the pivot since we made the call on the day of the wedding. The entire day went off without a hitch, Briana was an absolute rockstar corralling my wedding party and dealing with the chaos which is my family! She was so on top of the timeline and made sure the event went as smooth as possible. As the bride, it’s such an intense day, I really appreciated her level of detail from coordinating my vendors all the way to making sure my dress was properly bustled. I seriously could not have asked for a better wedding coordinator. If there’s one reason to book this venue, it would be for the service!!! It was the most beautiful and memorable day of our lives, all thanks to the Abbey Inn.

Where do I even begin?! The Abbey was the absolute PERFECT choice for our wedding. I truly cannot say enough fabulous things about how special this location is and how amazing they were to work with for our special day. We held our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, after party, and brunch all at the Abbey in mid-June, and every single one was absolute perfection. Gina was a DREAM to work with -- I felt like we had our own personal wedding planner throughout the entire process. She answered all (and I mean ALL) of our emails, calls, questions, etc. and when I arrived at the Abbey for our wedding weekend I felt totally calm, cool, and collected knowing that Gina was running the show. And of course, there are no words to describe how beautiful and magical this property is both inside and out! Most of our guests stayed at the hotel so we were all able to really take advantage of the property throughout the weekend and every single staff member made us and our family and friends feel special and welcomed. The food was amazing, everything was well organized, coordinated, and beautiful... what more can I say?! I am so grateful we found a place where we could really build an entire weekend, and I am even more grateful that the Abbey helped us to coordinate it all as seamlessly as they did! I can't wait to go back and visit our special place for many many years to come!

We found the Abbey Inn when it was still under construction in 2019. My daughter's wedding was set for May 2020 but was cancelled due to the pandemic. Eileen was beyond flexible, allow us to change the date three times! The happy day finally happened on Saturday and I couldn't be more pleased with the result. Thanks to Gina, Joe and the Chef for a memorable day!

We actually just held our daughter's wedding here, and used 5 rooms. The architecture and gardens are absolutely stunning. The food is amazing, filet mignon, branzino, etc. The rooms are beautiful. The people who work there are friendly and helpful. They even did the entire wedding gluten-free. We loved everything about The Abbey.

- We had the ceremony in the Cornerstone room, photos outdoors overlooking the Hudson, cocktail hour on The Bluff, the reception in the Highlands ballroom, the rehearsal dinner in the Grand Terrace, and the farewell breakfast in the Hudson room. The couple stayed in the bridal suite, which included a separate sitting room and a large balcony. All rooms were beautiful. Everyone especially loved the Cornerstone room, which is hand-painted with Latin words and saints. The Highlands ballroom looks like a castle.

- The entire wedding was gluten-free, which is difficult, but they were very accommodating to our needs. They also were careful of other special diets.

- We also had a handicap-accessible room for grandparents, and it was the most beautiful handicap room anyone had ever seen. It had a large balcony with table and rocking chairs, walk-in shower, and low bed.

- The people there were very helpful. At breakfast, a waitress told our guests the history of the hand-painted cornerstone room. It was painted by a nun, who continued painting until she was 89. The room was restored several years ago, and restored by hand. A man who helped set up the ballroom told us the history of the hotel and the ballroom also. It was built in 1872 and was an abbey for 100 years. It was meticulously restored from about 2017-2020, and opened in March 2020 - right at the start of covid. Everyone seems to really love the place. The wedding & events specialist worked closely with us, and was by our side throughout the weekend.

- Even if you are just going there for a weekend, lunch, or dinner, this is a fabulous place. It even has a happy hour with burgers, ricotta toast, and half-price drinks. It is such a beautiful place, it truly looks like a European castle, or Abbey. It is a gem in New York!!!

Due to COVID, our original venue unfortunately had cancelled our June 12, 2021 wedding and we were directed to The Abbey as an option. When they say everything happens for a reason, it is true! When you arrive at The Abbey, not only are you amazed by the gorgeous Hudson River/ mountain views, but you are immersed in pure magic! When we were planning our wedding, we wanted our guests to feel like they were transported to the Amalfi Coast and The Abbey did just that. It is not like any other venue in the Hudson Valley - it is a little bit of old with a modern spin. The ballroom is stunning, the food is incredible, but the most important piece to The Abbey is their wonderful staff. Not only was Eileen and her team extremely accommodating (we have tons of food allergies, etc.), they truly go out of their way to ensure your day is special. Eileen is attentive, professional, and a joy to work with. She will ensure that everything you want is there and that everything is executed perfectly. We are so happy that we had our June wedding at The Abbey. Like our guests keep saying - it was THE BEST wedding ever!

Eileen and Executive Chef John were 100% transparent with what could and could not be accomplished when we were scouting venues. Not only were they honest they were creative in how we could make our wedding beautiful and memorable during a time when most couples were pushing their weddings into the following year. We had to accept that a traditional cocktail hour and dancing were two things we would have to forego in order to comply with the current state guidelines. around COVID whereas other venues within a 20 mile radius were quoting things I knew they could not pull off legally and without compromising the health of our guests.

I did not hire a wedding planner but Eileen sure did take on that role. As a COVID bride nothing is more important than communication. Eileen didn't miss a beat and handled each request/concern I had no matter how large or small with professionalism and class.

Let's talk about the food! Our guests are still raving about how full they are and how delicious the menu was. With a guest list where 50% was vegetarian and the balance true carnivores Executive Chef John and Chef Jared found a way to please everyone. I still don't truly know how they pulled that off but they did and flawlessly.

The day of staff from our bartenders, wait staff, F&B director were a pleasure to work with. They were all so sweet and beyond accommodating. They went above and beyond to not only ensure my husband and I were content but also did this for our guests.

There are many beautiful venues in this area which we scouted out but at the end of day I chose the Abbey Inn & Spa because of Eileen. Working with her was like planning my wedding with my mom. I fully trusted her, her taste is impeccable, she's brutally honest and she's an expert. I won't write too much about the grounds because you can see by the pictures how gorgeous the venue is. The photo's don't even do this place justice. The landscaping is magical. When we were exchanging vows under the gazebo, overlooking the Hudson river at almost sunset I was mesmerized by the view and had to remind myself to pay attention! A few days later I asked my husband if I could read his vow book because I truly blanked out as I was paying attention to the view and not him!

Thank you Eileen and the rest of The Abbey staff for truly giving us the wedding of our dreams during a time when the world is in disarray. We are still in awe of how truly beautiful our wedding day was. We owe that all to you.

My husband and I got married at the abbey yesterday. 10/10/20 . It was everything and more !!!! The staff was absolutely incredible! The service was amazing !! All of our guests loved the food !! Everything from beginning to end was just perfection . Without Eileen Whitney this wouldn’t have been possible !
Gilbert , Rebecca , and Mike were absolutely incredible! All of them treated us like family . And you can’t get any better than that . We are forever grateful! Thank you so much !!!

We got married at The Abbey Inn & Spa September 2020, and it was amazing!! Everything turned out beautifully, and we couldn't have wished for a more perfect day. They were able to take on our last minute micro wedding, and the Director, Eileen, was so kind and accommodating. She was so responsive from the day I reached out to her, extremely patient, and worked closely with us to make sure the day turned out exactly the way we wanted it to. The staff at the Inn were all so polite, friendly, and helpful during our stay. The rooms/suites at the Abbey are also lovely, and the view of the Hudson River from this location is stunning! If you get married here, you won't regret it!