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The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks is a wedding venue located in Thurman, New York. Imagine an enchanting farmhouse with rustic barns, surrounded by lush gardens, a babbling brook, and serene meadows. With the breathtaking backdrop of Three Sisters Mountain, our historic homestead, located in Thurman, NY, is the perfect location for your most cherished occasion. Discover all that The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks has to offer.


Facilities and Capacity
Up to 150 guests are welcome to join couples at The Promise Gardens. Ceremonies take place on the lush green lawn with The Three Sisters Mountains as the backdrop. Receptions are held in our brand new dinner reception barn, The White Willow Barn. The barn ensure guests' feet stay dry in the event of rainy weather. Our cluster of barns including a bridal suite, grooms area, and large main barn all set the stage for a gorgeous indoor and outdoor wedding. The barns have large windows and doors all around them to ensure the space doesn’t feel closed off. This also gives guests, no matter where they are a view of the expansive property.

Services Offered
The property at The Promise Gardens has its own parking for up to 30 cars for guests and the wedding party. The venue provides couples with a historical barn for dancing, and a beautiful dinner barn connected to the main barn by a stunning walkway that has a clear top with twinkle lights and a beautiful chandelier. This space is perfect with its bistro lighting and table and chairs for guests to take in the night and the beauty that surrounds them We have over 7 stunning gardens full of every season's flowers that set the stage of beauty throughout our property and wrap around the barns. Please go to https://thepromisegardens.com/ and fill in the contact form to receive a brochure with more information on how you can have a beautiful garden/barn wedding at The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks. We can not wait to hear from you.


Accommodations
We are located in the heart of The Adirondacks, and so close to Lake George, The Promise Gardens is an ideal location for wedding weekends on the lake. We have lots of comfortable and well-appointed lodging options nearby, wonderful restaurants and nightlife options, and so many fun activities for your and your guests to enjoy. (Think hiking, boating, spas, museums, winery tours, and more!)


History
The property’s history can be traced back to 1820 when Guy Brooks built a tavern on the land. The main house was built in 1855, and the barns have been carefully maintained since 1965. In the 1980s, they were moved to their current location to protect them from flooding.

  • 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?

12,000

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

$10,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Winery

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What event items are available?

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

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
June
July

Reviews of The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks

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The Promise Gardens is a hidden gem and a dream wedding venue, according to multiple reviewers. The stunning beauty of the Adirondacks, Lake George backdrop, and thoughtful venue layout left guests in awe. Terri, the owner, and her team received high praise for their kindness and responsiveness, contributing to a seamless and magical wedding experience. The addition of the new White Willow barn was a highlight, showcasing the venue's continuous improvement and dedication to creating a beautiful setting for couples.

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The Promise Gardens is a hidden gem and a dream wedding venue, according to multiple reviewers. The stunning beauty of the Adirondacks, Lake George backdrop, and thoughtful venue layout left guests in awe. Terri, the owner, and her team received high praise for their kindness and responsiveness, contributing to a seamless and magical wedding experience. The addition of the new White Willow barn was a highlight, showcasing the venue's continuous improvement and dedication to creating a beautiful setting for couples.

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Jade Sent on 08/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Overview of the Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks

Where do we even begin!! June 24, 2022 was magical, dreamy & simply perfect. Choosing the Promise Gardens as our wedding venue was the easiest decision by far. This venue is absolutely breathtaking in every way and fit our vision in location, layout & overall look. We had our ceremony outside looking out at the three sister mountains, cocktail hour on the patio, reception under the tent & dancing in the barn. The movement between spaces on the property was very appealing to us. I (Jade, the bride,) have been in love with this venue even before we got engaged & I'm so delighted that we were able to make our dream to have a wedding there come true. We are so appreciative of the partnership with our coordinator Yana, who helped make this planning process as smooth as possible. Yana was always willing to jump on a zoom call, phone call or respond promptly to our texts. Terri, the owner is so organized, friendly and detail-oriented. She truly cares for her property, and works above and beyond to make sure the event runs smoothly and that the bride & groom as well as the guests are happy. Our guests were (and continue to be) in awe of the beauty of the venue and details of the day. We can't stop smiling just thinking about how beautiful the day was for us and for our families who traveled near and far. We are forever grateful to the Promise Gardens venue & staff!
Jade & Jim
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Jenna Sent on 09/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A total hidden gem — we’re still dreaming about it!

A total hidden gem — we’re still dreaming about it!

We stumbled upon The Promise Gardens online while searching for Lake George wedding venues, and despite never having heard of it before, the moment I stepped onto the property (in the middle of winter, no less), I just knew — this was the one. And once wedding season rolled around? It was even more magical than we imagined.

The venue is absolutely stunning. You get everything that makes the Adirondacks so special all in one place — so close to Lake George, gorgeous mountains as your backdrop, dreamy barns, and hydrangeas everywhere. Our guests were blown away — we heard over and over, “Wait, how did you find this place?!”

Beyond the beauty, the way the venue flows is so thoughtful — there’s a perfect, natural progression from ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner to dancing, each in its own unique space. It makes the entire night feel exciting and seamless.

Terri, the owner, clearly pours so much love into the property. She and her team were kind, responsive, and genuinely lovely to work with from start to finish. You can tell she cares deeply — not just about the land, but about the couples who get married there. And from what we saw, it just keeps getting better every year.

We highly recommend The Promise Gardens — for the views, the vibe, the amazing team, and the way it makes you feel like you’ve found your own private piece of Adirondack heaven. Honestly, we wish we could get married there every year.
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Mckenzie Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

My wife and I had the pleasure of hosting our wedding at The Promise Gardens this summer. This venue was a dream location for my wife long before we got engaged, and her dreams were fulfilled every step of the way to our wedding day! Our guests were in awe of the venue, from the obviously eye-catching florals, the backdrop of the Adirondacks, the beauty of the barns and all the small details in between. The new White Willow barn was the perfect dinner space for our guests and it didn’t even exist when we first booked the venue! Of course, Terri and Rachel were very pleasant to work with and made sure all our questions were answered in the months, weeks and days leading up to our special day. If you’re looking for your dream venue in the Lake George/Adirondack area, do yourself a favor and visit The Promise Gardens!
Seraphim
Seraphim Sent on 09/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing else compares!

Ryan and I are beyond fortunate to have found your venue, Terri! It was the first we visited, actually quite by accident, on our way back home from a camping trip in the Adirondacks (near Keene). We were immediately smitten, but tried our best to do our due research... but sure enough, the beauty of the mountains, the flowers, and the property drew us right back. We loved how there were multiple buildings/barns on site and people could flow in and out and around them. It's a venue that encourages wandering and appreciation of all the little beautiful things that surround us.

Even more incredible is that Terri was planning on building a beautiful white barn where the reception tent used to be, and I was lucky enough to see the architect renders when I went to visit a second time! But, I had another idea for the barn... and when I emailed her a rendering that I did, Terri actually took the time to consider it and ultimately implemented it in the final design for the barn!! I think that the finished barn is absolutely gorgeous, with views towards the mountains and a cozy fireplace on the opposite end, and I'm even more proud that it was a collaborative effort. Terri is a wonderful hostess: firm yet very accommodating, kind, and very smart!

There is no other location I could ever want my greatest memory to be remembered at. Thank you for all of your hard work, Terri and co.! Your venue is an inspiration to me as an aspiring architect. Sending you so much love!
Nuliva412
Nuliva412 Sent on 09/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue!

We had our wedding at The Promise Gardens in July 2024. We could not be more satisfied with how it turned out! The new white dinner barn is gorgeous and the breezeway really is the perfect spot for cocktail hour. Our guests raved about this place! Terri and her team show extreme pride in their property and it shows! It is an absolutely beautiful venue and we would recommend it to any couple!
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Mackenzie Sent on 07/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10 out of 10 Venue!

Promise Gardens delivered a flawless execution of our wedding! And most impressively, while battling the number one most dreaded wedding day situation - rain. From the ceremony in the beautiful new lofty white washed dinner barn, to cocktail hour throughout the illuminated terrace and rustic dancing barn, the weather was hardly a factor. PG’s all-hands-on-deck (yet inconspicuous) transformation of the dinner barn from ceremony seating to dinner table setting all within the cocktail hour was skillful. Even in the midst of the rain there were plenty of locations within the venue to take photos (rustic barn, bridal suite, garden terrace, lush vestibule steps, etc.) A critical new addition to PG is the roofed patio off the dinner barn that stages a secondary bar so the wedding party can stay hydrated in the fresh air, but most importantly doubles as a covered location for an unencumbered backdrop of garden/mountain landscape views in case of inclement weather. We were fortunate enough to have a window where the rain stopped to capture photos throughout the gardens - of course the unique distinction of PG - but honestly might even prefer the pictures taken within the intimate covered venue offerings. Next, having a secondary location in the dancing barn for the post reception celebration is the only way to go. It encourages the wedding party to get up from their tables and take it to the next level. Albeit, a good band/DJ is critical. The layout of the party barn sets the stage for up close and center dancing, while also offering enough room under the same roof for those not dancing to hang back while still feeling like part of the action. And don’t worry, even in the heat of a summer celebration, the cross breeze between open barn doors and ceiling fans helps cool down the dance floor. Our only critique would be that we couldn’t stay longer, but just make sure you have sufficient transportation (stocked with drinks) and an after party destination solidified/warned for the next phase of the celebration. Thank you Terri and Promise Gardens for everything and more than we could have ever imagined!
Kayla
Kayla Sent on 06/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

This venue is straight out of a storybook!

6/8/24 - the most perfect day of our lives thanks to Terri & her beautiful creation at the promise gardens! Our wedding was an absolute dream! It felt like a fairytale, everyone was in awe of how breathtaking this venue is! The views of the three sister mountains & all of the flowers planted there plus the rustic farm feel makes this venue an absolutely magical place!! We also got lucky that renovations were done for this season and the new white willow barn is STUNNING! It’s so light in there, super spacious, built with climate control (for the brides getting married in the hot summer weather) & beautiful greenery all throughout. I wouldn’t think another second about having your wedding here. It was seriously a dream come true & our guests are still raving over it ☺️☺️☺️

Also I couldn’t help but notice a review about location.. the location was perfect, coming from a bride who’s been visiting LG since I’m a baby.. It was only an 18 minute drive from the village where there’s hundreds of hotels for guests to stay! Couples who are still deciding, look no further - we are still on a high from our wedding day! ❤️ I can talk about this venue for days and days. It was so surreal all thanks to everything this venue has to over 😊
Laura
Laura Sent on 09/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Beautiful Wedding Venue

The Promise Gardens was the most beautiful venue we ever could have imagined for our wedding. The beauty of the property truly exceeded every expectation we ever could have had. Terri truly has a talent for gardening and clearly had a wonderful vision for her property that she has brought to life for all her guests to enjoy. Terri and her team made us feel like family and were always quick to respond with a text or call for any of our questions.

So many of our guests said it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to, not to mention the location in the Adirondacks makes for a very unique wedding experience for our guests. The property feels so private and yet you're only 10 minutes away from Lake George and 40 from Saratoga (where our guests stayed).

The Promise Gardens recommended vendors list was so helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed working with each vendor we chose.

I would recommend the Promise Gardens over and over again. 10/10 was the perfect wedding. Thank you Terri and the Team! :)
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Grace Sent on 10/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A Magical Wedding Venue!

The Promise Gardens is the most magical and beautiful wedding venue! We had our wedding reception there on July 16th, 2022 and it was the most perfect place for us! Terri was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process. She maintained open communication along with her Client Experience Manager Yana, answered our questions quickly and efficiently, and made excellent vendor recommendations. The property itself is truly so unique and gorgeous! With the breathtaking gardens, the mountain views, rustic barns, chic white dining tent, and expansive lawn, The Promise Gardens has so much to offer. We had our cocktail hour out on the lawn with fun lawn games and a bar car, formal dances under the enchanting walkway, family style dinner in the dining tent, and dancing & drinks in the rustic barn. Guests ended the night by the fire pit with some late night snacks. During our venue walkthrough the Friday before our wedding, Terri was there to greet us while planting beautiful new flowers down the stone walkways! She transformed her property into the magical fairytale wedding we've always dreamed of. She consistently makes updates to the property that enhance its natural beauty even more and you can tell she truly cares about the couples who book with her. She was there the day of too with a big smile on her face! Our guests have said our wedding was the best wedding they have ever been to! Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding the most magical and lovely day! We're so grateful for The Promise Gardens, Terri and her entire team!
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Matthew Sent on 08/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Beautiful Wedding Venue

After my fiancee and I first toured this property, we found ourselves comparing every new venue we toured to the Promise Gardens. The gardens, rustic barn and beautiful dinner tent provided everything we dreamed of and more. All of our guests wouldn't stop talking about how beautiful it was on our wedding day. Also, working with Terri and Yana leading up to our day was amazing. They always answered every question quickly, and provided the best vendor recommendations! We would definitely recommend the Promise Gardens to everyone looking for an Adirondack wedding.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Blooms Floral Design Blooms Floral Design Wedding Florists

Terri is a delight to work with! Anytime you can walk into a venue and be greeted by a warm smile and a set space, you know you're in amazing hands! Burlap and Beams is a beautiful location and Terri goes above and beyond to assist her couples in having a dream event. We love working there and have nothing but great feedback from our couples on their events.

Kate Taylor Events and Weddings Kate Taylor Events and Weddings Wedding Planners

I cant say enough positive things about Burlap & Beams for your wedding venue. This is a hidden treasure in the heart of the Adirondacks with all the glamorous, rustic enhancements you could imagine. Every season the owner continues to fill the property with creative touches that make this barn one of the best in the capital region. As a wedding planner I know what to expect when I arrive on site with no surprises to how the day will go, which is perfectly. You will not be disappointed with the quality of value of this unique wedding venue!

Blooms for Rooms Blooms for Rooms Wedding Florists

I have worked with Terri at Burlap and Beams many times. Every time that I visit I am amazed at the new decor and improvements she continues to make to the barns and property. She is always hustling around the day of the wedding making sure the barns and gardens are in tip top shape. She puts her heart into Butlap and Beams. I would recommend Terri and Burlap and Beams to any bride for their wedding!

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The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks frequently asked questions

The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Winery
The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.
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