Bear Mountain Inn Reviews
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4.5 out of 5 rating
4.5 out of 5 rating
87 Reviews
91% recommend it
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Robin Sent on 08/17/2023Magic in the lodge
Pros: Alysa was our day of coordinator. She was absolutely amazing, helpful, professional, organized, and thought of every detail that I did not. She was calming and just ran everything so incredibly smoothly. My wedding day was so easy and relaxing because she took care of things!
THE FOOD WAS EXCEPTIONAL!!!! We did a weekend event (Rehearsal dinner followed by late night munchies on Friday; wedding Saturday; Farewell brunch Sunday) and every single meal was eloquent and delicious! People are still talking about the food three months later. I still think about the food, I can't wait to go back for a date in the restaurant. Service was wonderful and organized.
Beautiful venue with extremely professional staff, weekend of my dreams!
Cake included with venue; the venue took care of everything excluding photographer/DJ/shuttle. Very easy planning.
Bridal suite included with the venue!!! You can choose to do hair and makeup at the spa for an additional cost which is conveniently located down the hall from your room. Would probably recommend you bring your own hair and makeup however.
CONS: There is limited logging, weddings at the inn do have the option to rent out each room in the inn (13 I believe in total) which are expensive. Plus, this is limited. We were able to book two cottages, the overlook had an event however. So know that you'll have to shuttle. There is a holiday inn at fort Montgomery.
Beware using the carousel during summer months, it IS NOT air-conditioned! Our Friday event was held in the carousel which was unique and awesome for kids, but, I lost like seven pounds in sweat. It was SO hot, would recommend against summer months there.
It is a state park, so weddings are at 6 pm after the park closes. People will weirdly watch your ceremony, take pictures of you, and refuse to move out of the way for a bride's professional photographer. People in the park were real inconsiderate and weird, like shockingly so, so don't expect people at the state park to be considerate that it's your wedding day. The venue and cocktail hour are inside the Inn which was private, we did not have issue with people once the ceremony was over (more an issue for pre wedding photos).
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Jennifer L. Sent on 12/16/2022
Absolute dream!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this venue! Alysa, our coordinator, was an absolute dream to work with! Our day wouldn’t have been the same without her. The staff was phenomenal. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. Everything went completely seamless on the day of our wedding! Truly the best day of our lives! Thank you so much Alysa and the Bear Mountain Inn staff!!! -
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Vita S. Sent on 08/12/2022Perfect Event in Every Way
From my first contact with Bear Mountain Inn to the day of the event, everything was perfect. The food and service were excellent! The space for our event, which was a bridal shower, was bright and clean with an outdoor patio accessible to us as well. I could not have asked for a more perfect day! If you are looking to book a venue for an event in the Hudson Valley, I would highly recommend the Bear Mountain Inn. You will not be disappointed. -
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Jody E. Sent on 10/26/2020Amazing day Overlook lodge 10/24/2020
My daughter had her wedding at the Overlook lodge 10/24/2020. Mina and her staff not only took every precautionary measure to ensure we remained within NYS guidelines, they were just amazing to work with. In less than four weeks she helped us create a fabulous micro wedding. Attention to detail, professionalism and of course a great experience. Food was delish, desserts too and the view was picturesque Thank you from all of us for this wonderful day Sarah, Kyle and their Moms!!!Bear Mountain Inn's reply:
Dear Jody,
Thank you for your kind words. It was our pleasure to serve you, your family and guests for Sarah and Kyle's most special and sacred day. And what a BEAUTIFUL wedding it was! And the most perfect and picturesque October day to get married. We hope to serve you in the near future and hope to see you all again soon. Wishing you peace and good healthy during these times of uncertainty.
Warmest Regards,
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Jill B. Sent on 12/08/2021Magical Wedding at Bear Mountain Inn
Our wedding at the Bear Mountain Inn was a dream come true! From our first visit wandering around and meeting Alysa, who became our coordinator, to our wedding reception and farewell breakfast - we loved our experience with Bear Mountain! We hosted our wedding in the ballroom and had our wedding ceremony & cocktails on-site as well. Having an on-site coordinator was a huge help with everything - finding vendors, food selections, decor, logistics. So many vendors we met with had wonderful experience working at this venue and were familiar with the property - which helped as we were not from the immediate area. Having a venue with in-house catering made the food experience easy - the gourmet selections were amazing, our guests raved over the food at both the cocktail hour and reception. Service was amazing for the wedding- we had 120 people and no one waited in line at the bar! It was also great to have a venue that allowed for an on-site after party in the bar as we had many guests staying on-property. We were able to host a farewell breakfast as well. The only advice I can give it to make sure you know how you want to layout the room as it makes a huge difference to be able to discuss with vendors and, if you use the spa, make sure you are hyper organized because there was a lot of confusion (even though the hair stylist and makeup artist were AMAZING!!! I highly recommend this venue - and work with Alysa if you can as we will make planning a pleasure! -
Allison C. Sent on 07/24/2022
Fantastic Fall Wedding
Bear Mountain was a perfect location for our wedding. They were able to host our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in a upscale rustic setting. The staff was amazing, especially their event planner, Valerie. Their food catering service was outstanding. Our overall experience exceeded every expectation. -
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Alexandra C. Sent on 12/23/2020Micro Wedding 11/28/2020
After having my big wedding postponed I knew I was still going to get married on that day. I contacted Bear Mountain and learned that they host micro weddings. James and I were able to meet with Mina and replan our entire wedding in about 2 months. My husband and I got married at the merry-go-round pavilion at bear mountain inn on 11/28/2020. Our biggest concern was keeping everyone safe; the safety guidelines were fantastic, tables were spread out and they go by the NYS rule of 50 people and no dancing. They currently have a buffet style dinner and have the servers who are gloved and have mask handing the food out, so no one else is touch the spoon. Everyone felt comfortable. Mina allowed for us to come up the day before to decorate the space, her attention to detail was phenomenal and she helped so much! She always answered my text messages, emails, phone calls, Mina and her team were a delight to work with. Also the scenery at bear mountain is breathtaking, I can’t get over the photos I have received. Thank you Mina for making our day special and easy to plan! -
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Ruth G. Sent on 04/25/2021Wonderful experience
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Tomiko A. Sent on 01/14/2020
Dream wedding venue
Having our wedding at the Merry Go Round at Bear Mountain was a dream come true. From the moment we went for a tour with Valerie, we knew we had found our spot. Valerie and her team worked wonderfully with us to ensure we had an unforgettable time and comfortable stay at the Inn. The setting is absolutely gorgeous which made decorating hassle-free. Our guests had an amazing experience! -
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Angela P. Sent on 01/04/2020Beyond Words!
It’s hard to find all of the words to describe how incredibly amazing the Bear Mountain Wedding experience was. They really made the day the best day of our lives. From the moment I sat down on our tour with Valerie, it was clear that this was where we would get married. She took care of everything right from the start - and not just wedding details and planning, but throughout the process she took amazing care of us and really made us feel special and welcome. Together with Gia & Alyssa, they removed any stress, worry or chaos about weddings, which is a pretty impossible feat. Mina is another team member who wasn’t part of our wedding planning but somehow she managed to be part of it and make the experience that much greater. What I am saying is - that entire team is absolute FIRE and you can rest easy in their hands. They are a FANTASTIC crew from from front desk to the kitchen. The chef is OUTSTANDING. The food is INCREDIBLE. The space is GORGEOUS and everything about every moment is WARM and WONDERFUL.
On the day of it felt as though the team were part of our family. Everything was smooth and as care free as a wedding day can be. And for that I am eternal grateful and recommend this team for your wedding, events, or for any occasion or emergency! They’ve got your back. (Valerie is a saint!)
Whatever wedding dream you have, they bring it to life. All the stars. And all the thumbs up (my husband was born with 3 thumbs, and if that 3rd thumb were still around, it would be up too!)
(photo by Gustavo Tessaro Photography)
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Lauren Sent on 09/27/2019Amazing! We loved it !!
We can’t thank the entire staff at the Bear Mountain Inn for the most beautiful day! Valerie is excellent!! She went above and beyond for us and the wedding went off without a hitch! The rooms were great and our family had a great time! If you want something different that’s classy and beautiful this is it!! Also, the food was amazing!!! -
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