Catskill

Wedding Venues

The Falls Venue sits on 22 wooded acres. Located thirty miles south of downtown Albany and steps from downtown Hudson, The Falls is a breathtaking destination—without being a destination. JMS Collective's meticulous attention to detail and a great desire to fill the needs of the greater community of Columbia County residents has resulted in not only a beautiful space in the former gymnasium for weddings and events, but also offering state of the art housing.

A Private Estate is a 19th-century mansion welcoming couples in the Albany, New York area. With a manicured property that’s a half-mile wide, this historic landmark venue overlooks the Hudson River and Catskill Mountain peaks. A modern barn sits upon the hill behind the mansion. This secluded space is just a five-minute drive from Clermont State Park, and across the river from Bristol Beach. Facilities and Capacity With a maximum capacity of 300 guests, couples can host their ceremonies and receptions on the intimate estate grounds. The well-groomed lawn offers ceremony space with a backdrop view of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains. The white mansion sits on the other side, with tall windows and grand porticos supported by arched columns. The modern barn space features two levels and exposed wood rafters for a romantic country feel. Services Offered The venue offers accommodations, chairs, parking and event rentals for couples’ weddings. A fire pit and Adirondack chairs add to the coziness of A Private Estate, while indoor bathrooms and electricity ensure guests have access to modern amenities on this historic property. Accommodations Two structures on the property offer accommodations to couples and their guests. The Carriage House contains four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. Three bedrooms connect to suite bathrooms. Use the portable twin bed, a daybed and a convertible sofa to sleep additional guests. The Carriage House also includes a wood-burning fireplace, with aged firewood provide in autumn months. The second option for lodging is the new Creekside Cabin. Built in 2017, the cabin will offer lodging for up to six guests.

Rip Van Winkle Country Club, a banquet hall in the Albany, New York area, hosts weddings at their classic venue. This country club overlooks the Catskill Mountains, ensuring a private getaway for couples celebrating their wedding. Facilities and Capacity Up to 130 guests can join couples at the Rip Van Winkle Country Club. Couples can choose between a large tent on the country club’s lawn for their reception, or the main dining room. The main dining room features large windows overlooking the mountains as well as a stone fireplace. Smaller celebrations can be held on the enclosed porch or the formal dining room. The formal dining room is decorated with sparkling chandeliers and an elegant white hearth. Services Offered The staff at the venue take care of many wedding-day details for the couple. They offer the following services: Bridal suite Cleanup Chairs In-house bar In-house catering Liability insurance Outside vendors Parking Setup Tables Valet Cuisine At the Rip Van Winkle Country Club, the staff sits down with each couple to help them plan the perfect menu for their special day. They offer full in-house bar service, and the following serving options for their cuisine: Buffet Cocktail reception Dessert Hors d'oeuvres Plated Servers

Oz Farm is a barn venue in the Albany, New York area. This horse farm offers beautiful mountain views and expansive, well-kept lawns. Owned by Jennifer Oz LeRoy, former owner of Tavern on the Green and Russian Tea House, this venue guarantees couples work with an experienced event planner for their big day. Horse-lovers can giddy up to this venue, located just five minutes from Bristol Beach and one hour from downtown Albany. Facilities and Capacity Couples can invite as many as 1000 guests to join them as they celebrate their wedding at Oz Farm. This venue offers indoor and outdoor spaces for couples’ ceremonies and receptions. Couples have the option to exchange vows outdoors with a picturesque farmhouse and distant mountain peaks in the background. The barn’s crisp white exterior accents hide a cozy romantic inside space complete with wooden beams overhead and cathedral ceilings. Attached to the barn is a new courtyard with a fire pit. Services Offered The staff at Oz Farm work hard to make couples’ wedding dreams come true. Other services offered by the farm include: All-inclusive packages Bridal suite Cleanup Decor Event planning Event rentals Furniture In-house bar In-house catering Liability insurance Lighting/sound Outside vendors Parking Pet friendly Photo booth Setup Tables Tents Valet Cuisine With full in-house bar service and tasty catering options, the fare at Oz Farm will delight couples and guests. The venue offers catering in the following styles: Buffet Cocktail reception Dessert Family style Hors d'oeuvres Outside cake Plated Servers Stations Tastings

The BARN at Liberty Farms is a ranch for couples celebrating their wedding in the Albany, New York area. This rustic venue also functions as an organic farm, complete with resident horses in the pastures. This ranch is a five-minute drive from the Columbia County Airport, and a 50-minute drive from the larger Albany International Airport. Facilities and Capacity This 300-acre property welcomes up to 150 guests for a couple’s wedding. A ceremony in a former paddock features a lush green underfoot and dense trees beyond the crisp white fence line. The barn, fit for receptions, is a former thoroughbred stallion barn. The updates to the space, including heating and air conditioning, modern restrooms and catering prep areas, have transformed it into an elegant yet outdoorsy space. Wood-paneled walls and ceilings, along with barn doors and iron chandeliers, give The BARN at Liberty Farms its cozy country feeling. Services Offered The venue works with couples to provide a romantic wedding celebration, and only hosts one wedding per weekend throughout the year. Couples will also find the following services: Accommodations Bridal suite Chairs Cleanup Lighting/sound Outside vendors Parking Pet friendly Tables Accommodation Liberty Farms offers two options for lodging. The first is Silo View Farmhouse, a four-bedroom house that sleeps 10 guests. The house, with charming blue siding, features a newly remodeled kitchen and outdoor dining tables and chairs. The second option for overnight guests is the retreat. These accommodations feature five guest tents centered around the Three Peaks Dining Lodge. The tents, with hardwood floors and private decks, have amenities and en-suite bathrooms. Each tent sleeps two adults. Other Services The BARN at Liberty Farms is also available to host bridal showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners and elopements.

Hunter Mountain, a resort in Albany, New York, provides the perfect setting for couples looking for a rustic wedding venue. With ceremonies on top of a mountain or situated cozily inside the resort, this unique space provides scenic views from any location. The resort is nestled among the mountains near the Indian Head Wilderness and Kaaterskill Wild Forest. Facilities and Capacity For couples looking for a unique and outdoorsy setting, the resort offers a mountain-top ceremony, to which couples and guests will be transported via ski lift. Once at the top, a backdrop of green slopes and blue skies stretch as far as the eye can see. Indoors, tall expansive windows as well as wood and stone accents contribute to the rustic and natural feel of the venue. Couples looking to wed at Hunter Mountain can invite a maximum of 300 guests. Services Offered Available to host your ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner, the resort provides the following services to couples: Accommodations Audio equipment Bridal suite Chairs Cleanup Event planning Event rentals In-house bar Liability insurance Linens Onsite parking Outside vendors Setup Tables Wireless Internet Cuisine Hunter Mountain offers bar service and provides the following types of catering styles: Buffet Cocktail reception Hors d'oeuvres Plated Servers Stations Tastings

The Shamrock House, a banquet hall in the Albany, New York area, hosts weddings with a rustic ambience. Indoors and out, this venue is surrounded by nature and wooden accents. This venue is a five-minute drive from Zoom Flume Water Park, and is approximately 55 minutes outside of Albany. Facilities and Capacity Couples and as many as 200 guests can celebrate at The Shamrock House. From a garden ceremony surrounded by country views to a poolside cocktail reception, the outdoor spaces at the venue are encompassed with greenery. Indoors, a reception graced with wooden accents and exposed beams gives a cozy and romantic feeling to the celebration. Services Offered With attention to detail starting from the very first moment of contact and continuing until the final dance, this hotel prides itself on helping couples with their wedding planning. The venue provides the following services: Accommodations Bridal suite Chairs Cleanup Event planning Event rentals Furniture Lighting Tables Tents Parking Setup Accommodation With a variety of inns and motels on the property, guests and couples will be able to stay conveniently at the venue.

Birch Hill Catering, a classic venue in Hudson, New York, welcomes couples from across the Albany, New York area looking for a romantic country wedding. Birch Hill Catering offers two unique venue locations: Birch Hill Estate and Stablegate Farm. Birch Hill Estate suits couples looking for a traditional wedding experience, while Stablegate Farm satisfies those looking for a more rustic setting. Facilities and Capacity Birch Hill Catering offers a diverse array of venue options with its two locations and a guest maximum of 1500. Birch Hill Estate consists of two ballrooms, pavilions and outdoor weddings. The Columbia Ballroom features floor-to-ceiling windows and a fireplace. The Conservatory Ballroom also features floor-to-ceiling windows, in addition to three terraces. Couples can get married surrounded by pine trees and fresh air in the Grand, Pond or Sunset Pavilions. For a more open outdoor ceremony, couples can choose to wed at the Pergola by the Pond surrounded by green lawns and the estate’s resident birds, peacocks and swans. Stablegate Farm and Vineyard offers venues that include a lodge, barn, vineyard or outdoor wedding. The Stablegate Barn, an original historic structure, features exposed wood, rafters and a new dance floor. The Stablegate Lodge is decorated with redwood beams and a stone fireplace. The Stablegate Vineyard consists of expansive greenery, including rolling vines. Services Offered This venue offers the following services and products for your wedding: Audio equipment Bridal suite Cake Centerpieces Chairs Cleanup Decor Drapery Event planning Event rentals Liability insurance Lighting/sound Lounge furniture Photo booth Setup Signage Tables Tent accessories Tents Trinkets Vases Cuisine Birch Hill Catering offers bar and catering services to couples on their big day. With a variety of styles, the venue offers options such as: Buffet Cake Cake cutting Chocolate fountain Cocktail reception Dessert Family style French service Hors d’oeuvres Outside cake Plated Servers Stations Tastings Able to meet most dietary needs including gluten free, kosher, lactose free, no pork, nut free, organic, vegan and vegetarian needs, the catering provided by the venue ranges in cuisine options. These options include: African American Asian British Cajun Caribbean Chinese Ethiopian French German Indian Italian Japanese Korean Latin American Local Mediterranean Mexican Middle Eastern Russian Southern Southwestern Spanish Thai Vietnamese Location Birch Hill Catering features two distinct locations for you to choose from. Birch Hill Estates is located about 10 minutes east of Schodack Landing and the Hudson River. Stablegate Farm sits just east of the intersection of I-90 and the Columbia Turnpike.

Best Western Plus Kingston is a modern hotel wedding venue in Westchester, New York. This full-service hotel is located in the scenic Hudson River Valley, surrounded by the picturesque beauty of the Catskill Mountains. With 208 guest rooms, they can accommodate your family and friends that are travelling from out of town. Their experienced team of event planners will provide a personal touch while making your wedding dreams come true. Facilities and Capacity With six indoor event spaces to choose from and over 8,000 square feet of banquet space, Best Western Plus Kingston can accommodate up to 300 guests in any space you choose. The venue's classic and modern interior makes it a premier location to host your special day. Best Western Plus Kingston is also available for bridal showers, engagement parties and rehearsal dinners. Services Offered Best Western Plus Kingston offers many services to cater to your needs on your wedding day. The venue also provides barware, china, flatware, glassware, linens and even a chocolate fountain. The wedding services they offer include: Accommodations Bridal suite Cake Cleanup In-House bar In-House catering Pet Friendly Setup Wireless Internet Parking Wheelchair access Cuisine Best Western Plus Kingston also offers the convenience of in-house catering. The wedding catering services they provide include: Buffet Cocktail reception Dessert Hors d'oeuvres Outside cake Plated Server(s) Accommodation Best Western Plus Kingston provides guest rooms with premier amenities. The amenities they offer include an indoor, heated salt water pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, restaurant/bar, catering/banquets, 24-hour business center, free Wi-Fi access, game room, pet friendly and complimentary hot American breakfast in the morning. Other Services In addition to catering, Best Western Plus Kingston also provides in-house bar services for your big day. The wedding bar services they offer include: Bartender(s) Cash bar Champagne toast House beer House liquor House wine Limited bar Liquor license Open bar Premium liquor Signature drink Specialty beer Specialty wine

The Carey Institute for Global Good is a country estate in the Albany, New York area, hosting weddings overlooking the Catskill Mountains. This historic venue is perfect for couples seeking a weekend-long getaway for their wedding, with a brewery and restaurant onsite. This romantic and secluded venue sits just off of Myosotis Lake, approximately a 45-minute drive from downtown Albany. Facilities and Capacity Up to 250 guests can join couples on their special day at the Carey Institute for Global Good. Ceremonies take place on Stonecrop Hilltop, overlooking acres of treetops and rolling mountaintops. More intimately, ceremonies can be held in the wooded clearing of the forest, surrounded by stately trees and accessed by natural paths. Cocktail receptions on the stone porch of a historic home are followed by receptions in the Carriage House restaurant or a white tent in the meadows. The Helderberg Brewery is available to host after-parties in the tap room. Services Offered This wedding getaway invites couples and guests to stay for the weekend. With a casual dinner on Friday and a plethora of outdoor activities to keep guests entertained before Saturday’s celebration, a wedding at the Carey Institute for Global Good will feel like a mini vacation. The venue also offers the following services: Accommodations All-inclusive packages Audio equipment Bridal suite Cleanup Chairs Event planning Event rentals Furniture In-house bar In-house catering Liability insurance Lighting/sound Parking Setup Shuttle Tables Wireless internet Cuisine With full in-house bar service and cuisine provided by the Carriage House restaurant chefs, couples will have their catering needs covered. The chefs are able to customize menus to couples preferences and dietary needs. They serve their fare in the following styles: Buffet Cocktail reception Dessert Family style Hors d'oeuvres Plated Servers Stations Tastings Accommodation The historic houses on the estate can accommodate up to 150 guests. These antique-filled homes delight with outdoor porches, fire pits and private bathrooms, all surrounded by upstate New York’s natural beauty.

Onteora Mountain House is a banquet hall hosting weddings in the Albany, New York area. This rustic venue sits up on a mountain overlooking the Catskills. The included bed and breakfast make this venue ideal for a weekend destination wedding. The venue sits 10 minutes from the Ashokan Reservoir, a 30 minute drive from I-87. 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 hall lodge and ceremony space overlooking the mountain vistas. After exchanging vows among the trees on the edge of the mountain, couples and guests can head inside the banquet hall for their reception. The woodsy banquet hall brings in the outdoors with floor-to-ceiling windows and a polished wooden interior. The openness of the space and high ceilings give the venue an airy feel. Services Offered Couples can choose to rent the venue for the entire weekend, or for Sunday afternoon into Monday. Onteora Mountain House offers the following services for couples as they celebrate their big day: Accommodations Bridal suite Cake Chairs Cleanup Event planning Parking Setup Shuttle Tables Cuisine With full in-house bar service and select catering services available, the venue provides options to make couples’ wedding days stress free. The catering services include: Buffet Cake Dessert Plated Servers Accommodations Couples and their guests are invited to stay the night in the bed and breakfast’s seven rooms on the property. Formerly the summer house of Richard Hellmann, famous for his mayonnaise company, the five-room house features panoramic views of the mountains and cozy furniture. The two rooms in the cottage grant guests more privacy during their stay and features a fireplace and four-poster bed.

Wake Robin Inn is a wedding venue situated on the picturesque Litchfield Hills in Lakeville, Connecticut. The inn is located on 11 acres of rolling hills, with space for indoor and outdoor weddings. Wake Robin Inn is the perfect venue for a weekend wedding destination, with 38 rooms and suites on site for you and your guests. On your wedding day, you will have complete exclusivity, privacy, and customization of your event. You choose your own caterer and rentals and customize your bar, to ensure the wedding you envisioned comes to life. Enjoy the manicured grounds with a tented outdoor wedding and all the modern amenities the inn has to offer. Wake Robin Inn is the perfect destination for your bridal shower, elopement, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception. Facilities and Capacity Wake Robin Inn can accommodate up to 225 guests inside the inn for an elegant indoor wedding or outside in the garden. The inn also offers 38 private rooms and suites for you and your guests. Services Offered Wake Robin Inn offers the following services for your wedding day: Bridal suite Accommodations Wireless Internet Parking

Interlaken Inn is a wedding venue in Lakeville, Connecticut. You'll find that 30 acres of English, cottage-style gardens provides a gorgeous backdrop for your big day. The shimmering lakes and well-kept lawns add to the beauty of this venue. From a destination wedding weekend to an intimate affair, this venue has it all. Facilities and Capacities Couples can host up to 220 guests at the resort for their wedding. Couples can exchange vows by the stunning lakeside for a picturesque ceremony. An outdoor garden cocktail reception will charm guests with its scenic views. The year-around tent and atrium provide a rustic ambiance perfect for a countryside wedding. Services Offered Interlaken Inn is a full-service venue with in-house catering and event coordination to ease the wedding planning process. Couples also have the option to bring in outside vendors.The venue offers additional services such as: Accommodations All-inclusive packages Cake Cleanup Event planning In-House bar In-House catering Liability insurance Pet Friendly Setup Wireless Internet Cuisine Couples consult with the chef to choose from a variety of delicious menus including hors devours, cocktail reception, plated dinner, food stations, tastings, family style, buffet and dessert accompanied by servers. Couples also have the option to bring in an outside cake and vendors. In addition, extra food and beverage items are included, such as: Barware/glassware China Flatware Linens Chocolate fountain Other Services In addition the venue can host additional wedding events such as: Bridal shower Ceremony Elopements Engagement party Rehearsal dinner Reception Other Facilities The venue provides additional facilities in addition to the ones listed above, like: Onsite parking Wheelchair access

Jack’s Oyster House is a restaurant in the Albany, New York area, hosting wedding receptions for couples seeking a historic banquet hall venue. This establishment, at over 100 years old, offers specialty cuisine and vintage surroundings. Sitting directly in downtown Albany, this venue is a ten-minute drive from Washington Park. Facilities and Capacity This venue welcomes a maximum of 150 wedding guests in their two event spaces. The banquet halls feature classic black-and-white checkerboard flooring and polished wooden walls. There are large windows overlooking the city streets with window shades for privacy, and historic bars with dark wood and columns against the walls. Services Offered This venue’s team has several years of combined experience hosting weddings, from small gatherings to larger parties. Jack’s Oyster House offers the following services for the couple’s event: Cake Chairs Cleanup Event planning In-house bar In-house catering Liability insurance Outside vendors Parking Setup Tables Wireless Internet Cuisine While the full-service bar serves specialities such as oyster shots, the catering team works equally as hard to impress guests. Larry Schepici, the restaurant’s executive chef, creates menus for couples based on their tastes and his own unique cuisine creations. Although seafood is an option, couples have other choices for their wedding dinner as well. Dishes can be served to the attendees in the following catering styles: Buffet Cocktail reception Dessert Hors d'oeuvres Outside cake Plated Servers Stations Other Services This venue is able to host bridal showers, engagement parties and rehearsal dinners in addition to wedding receptions. History Jack’s Oyster House opened in Albany in 1913 under the ownership of Jack Rosenstein. Having remained in the family for generations, the business is now owned by Jack’s grandson, Brad.