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About

The Hillcrest Estate is a historic mansion and wedding venue with incredibly unique style, located in the countryside between Rochester and Buffalo, New York. The estate boasts over a hundred acres of pristine land and quite a few famous visitors and we are open all year round!

Facilities and Capacity

Two main areas are available for your wedding party at The Hillcrest Estate. The ballroom, accented with vintage decor and two massive fireplaces, antique furniture, hardwood flooring, and chandeliers, can accommodate up to 125 guests. Then, looking outside, the veranda features a tiered terrace and reflecting pool along with impeccably maintained lawn space for your ceremony and reception. The outdoor space can host roughly 200 guests.

Services Offered

We offer endless services including: onsite manager throughout your entire wedding weekend, bridal suite access before the event for photography opportunities, and outstanding customer service. You’ll find the following services quite accommodating for your event at The Hillcrest Estate:

  • Overnight accommodations for up to 22 guests
  • Option for ballroom or tent reception
  • In-house catering and bar
  • Bridal Lounge
  • Grooms Lounge
  • Parking
  • Handicap accessibility
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Linens
  • Furniture
  • Decor Rentals
  • Preferred Vendors

Accommodations

Spend your entire weekend at The Hillcrest Estate by booking the night of your wedding, or the entire weekend! Our carriage house, which accommodations up to 6 guests, that is equipped with a full kitchen, living room, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, a front porch with views of the woods and fields, and a backyard fire pit and outdoor seating area. Our accommodations packages also include use of the 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in the mansion that can accommodation up to 16 guests.

  • Woman-owned
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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?

$7,000

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

$5,000

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

Yes

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

$7,000

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

$5,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$19

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

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

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Mansion

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
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of The Hillcrest Estate

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Hillcrest Estate offers a beautiful, natural setting ideal for intimate or weekend weddings, with elegant indoor spaces and a tented reception area. On-site accommodations are luxurious and convenient, and guests praised the outstanding food and generous portions. The attentive, organized staff made planning and weather contingencies stress-free, earning high recommendations.

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Hillcrest Estate offers a beautiful, natural setting ideal for intimate or weekend weddings, with elegant indoor spaces and a tented reception area. On-site accommodations are luxurious and convenient, and guests praised the outstanding food and generous portions. The attentive, organized staff made planning and weather contingencies stress-free, earning high recommendations.

N
Nicole Sent on 08/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

the best in the wedding world 😍

I absolutely love hillcrest, its such a classic beauty and the owner kate is fantastic to work with! She wants to make sure your over the moon happy with everything and is as much in love with estate as anyone! A classic beautiful estate that you will nevr forget!😍🥰😍🥰
Ariana
Ariana Sent on 07/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding at The Hillcrest Estate

We had our wedding at The Hillcrest Estate last month and it was such a beautiful day! Kate was so helpful throughout the planning process and very accommodating to my husband and I’s requests. We had a micro wedding and the venue was a perfect size for us. Every single one of our guests commented on how beautiful the estate is and had an amazing time. Thank you so much Kate and The Hillcrest Estate for making our day so special!
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 07/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Hillcrest is Incredible

Our experience at Hillcrest Estate was exceptional from beginning to end. The property is absolutely beautiful, with thoughtful attention to every detail. Our daughter and son-in-law chose the woodland setting for the ceremony, and it couldn't have been more perfect. It created a peaceful, natural backdrop; many of our guests commented on it throughout the day.

The bridal party and parents stayed in the mansion and guest house, and the accommodations exceeded our expectations. The rooms were elegant, comfortable, and well-appointed, with a refrigerator in every room and everything we needed to keep snacks and drinks on hand while getting ready. It truly felt like a luxurious home away from home.

We hosted the rehearsal dinner and cocktail hour in the ballroom, and it was stunning. Every element of the space felt intentional and beautifully designed. It was the perfect setting for an intimate dinner while still providing plenty of room for guests to mingle comfortably.

The food deserves special recognition. Both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding reception meals were outstanding. We've received countless compliments from our guests about how delicious the food was, as well as how generous the portions were.

The reception was held under the outdoor tent, which created an elegant atmosphere while allowing everyone to enjoy the beauty of the property. One of the things our guests appreciated most was having the ceremony and reception in one location. The estate offers so many inviting places to gather, relax, and enjoy the natural surroundings, making the entire experience feel seamless and welcoming.

The staff at Hillcrest Estate was truly exceptional. They were proactive, organized, responsive, kind, and professional throughout the planning process and on the wedding day itself. We had an uncertain weather forecast, and their communication and preparedness gave us complete confidence that every contingency had been considered. Thankfully, the weather cooperated, but it was reassuring to know we were in such capable hands.

If you're looking for a venue that combines the beauty of nature with timeless elegance, exceptional service, and outstanding food, I cannot recommend Hillcrest Estate highly enough. It was the perfect place to celebrate our daughter's wedding, and we're so grateful for the unforgettable experience they created for us.
Tarra
Tarra Sent on 06/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Venue!

The Hillcrest Estate was the perfect venue for our wedding. Kate made everything extremely easy with the micro-wedding package and she was so helpful throughout our entire experience. We really loved being able to accommodate our closest family and friends for the weekend. We are still getting praise on how beautiful the venue is! I am so glad we listened to the local vendor recommendations, they were all amazing. Kate and her team did an excellent job and we cannot recommend them enough!
L
Liz H. Sent on 08/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful place for an event

My daughter got married here and it was beautiful and the overnight accommodations are wonderful and convenient!
M
Marlena Sent on 12/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue ever

I cannot rave about Kate and The Hillcrest Estate enough. The property is stunning. The accommodations on property are amazing and Kate does a phenomenal job managing it all. This is an absolute dream venue.
J
Jessica Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful and Beautiful

We looked at several venues and kept coming back to Hillcrest. Kate was great to work with and helped keep me on track with timelines. She was there on our wedding day to help things run smooth and take care of any issues. Our money went a lot further at Hillcrest when compared to other venues. It was a beautiful setting and our guests loved it!
B
Brienne Sent on 10/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!! 20/10 stars!!!!!

This place is absolutely wonderful! On top of an amazing, beautiful, well taken care of venue, Kate was absolutely amazing from start to finish! I can't sing their praises enough! 20/10 stars in my opinion!!!
Katy
Katy Sent on 07/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and flexible

The whole venue is beautiful. We got ready in the brand new bridal suite and we’re blown away by the beauty of everything there! Kate was very quick to respond and helped us set up the day before the wedding. We loved it and our guests loved it too!
S
Samantha Sent on 07/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely awesome

This venue is amazing! Kate is awesome to work with - she is super quick to get back to you with detailed answers, and offered many suggestions for our event. The property is so versatile and beautiful!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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The Hillcrest Estate frequently asked questions

The Hillcrest Estate includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Hillcrest Estate includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Hillcrest Estate includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by The Hillcrest Estate for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Mansion
The Hillcrest Estate offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Hillcrest Estate offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Hillcrest Estate offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Hillcrest Estate offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
The Hillcrest Estate is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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