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Locust Grove Estate

Locust Grove Estate

Poughkeepsie, NY
4.9 out of 5 rating, 72 Reviews
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    So wonderful to get married here!

    Ken was amazingly kind during the whole process!! It was a beautiful place to get married (we got to experience it in both rain and shine and it was magical in both settings). We cannot wait to go back and visit on our anniversary! All of our guest remarked about how beautiful the space was! We also rented out Greystone House which was magnificent! Highly recommend doing that too for brides!
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    Lauren C. Sent on 10/24/2022
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    Wonderful experience

    Locust Grove Estate is absolutely beautiful. The gallery, grounds, garden, and property are gorgeous. We had our wedding there recently and it was the perfect venue! The foliage looked wonderful, the hall was spacious. Choosing this venue was very budget-friendly and Ken is so helpful and communicative. We highly recommend. Thank you, Locust Grove!
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    Angelina Sent on 09/26/2022
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    Absolutely stunning!

    Locust Grove was the most unique and beautiful wedding venue! We looked at over 20 venues and the second we found locust grove we knew it was the one. Ken is an absolute pleasure to work with! Each of our guests was so surprised by how beautiful the venue was. We plan on coming back every year to celebrate our anniversary and walk along the trails!
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    Eric C. Sent on 09/15/2022
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    Simply the best

    Locust grove is an insanely beautiful place to have a wedding. Ken the contact is amazing and always there to answer questions. The added benefit is that besides weddings they do such great work for the community that it is so nice knowing that's where our money is going. The greystone house that the ladies used to get ready is STUNNING.
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    William M. Sent on 09/26/2022
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    Locust Grove is Incredible!

    Locust Grove is an incredibly beautiful venue. It couldn’t have been more perfect for our 90-person wedding in late August. The ceremony space was a garden that was so full of life - it was exactly what we wanted as we took such an important step forward together. After the ceremony, the cocktail hour happened on the patio, which was a perfect space to enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and the beautiful weather with our loved ones! The reception space is also excellent, and had a fantastic dance floor and great HVAC to keep the guests cool, calm, and collected. We love Locust Grove and are so excited to have it be a part of our relationship. We look forward to coming back to visit in the future! Also, no review of Locust Grove would be complete without the mention of Kenneth Snodgrass, the director - he is an absolute champion and was always willing to help us with whatever we needed to make sure our wedding went perfectly!
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    Taylor B. Sent on 06/25/2022
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    Perfect Venue

    I was very specifically looking for an outdoor venue with a good indoor backup space for bad weather. This place was so gorgeous. On the most perfect day, my guests were blown away by the natural beauty of this place. And it required MINIMAL decor, just a little to personalize the space a bit. So happy I found this place, the day would not be the same anywhere else!!
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    Sara T. Sent on 03/24/2022
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    A beautiful place to create beautiful memories

    Ken and the staff at Locust Grove are absolutely amazing, and so responsive! The grounds and the main event space are breathtaking, and provided the perfect backdrop to our special day. Keep in mind you will have to bring in all your vendors (food, cake, DJ, etc.), as they just provide the venue, but it's SO worth it.
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    Kelsey L. Sent on 04/28/2021
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    Beautiful for Spring!

    My husband and I both met at Marist College, so getting married at Locust Grove had always been a dream of mine. From the beginning, Ken, was so great to work with! Covid hit us mid wedding planning, and Ken was always available to answer any questions we had. In the end we ended up going forth with a 50 person wedding and I would not change a single thing. The space was perfect- people had plenty of place to roam around and although we only had 6 tables at dinner, the space felt full and lively the entire night. The grounds are absolutely stunning and we were able to get some really amazing photos. For the brides- I also highly recommend renting Greystone House for your "getting ready photos," you will NOT be disappointed. Locust Grove is perfect for the couple who doesn't want a traditional banquet/hotel wedding, still wants that "outdoors" feel, but wants something a bit more sophisticated than a barn.
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    Kathleen Sent on 08/19/2020
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    5 star venue!!

    Ken was so helpful and gave great recommendations for caterers. He was so kind and great to work with. The facilities are. Beautiful and clean.
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    Julia Sent on 08/18/2019
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    Amazing venue!

    We loved having our wedding here! It met all our needs - outdoor garden ceremony space (with indoor space as a backup if it rains), beautiful terrace for cocktail hour, and air conditioned reception space with tables/chairs provided. It was super convenient since the catering staff had access to the kitchen and there was ample parking and nice bathrooms for guests. We got a hotel block at the courtyard Marriott next door and our guests were able to walk from the reception back to the hotel, eliminating the need for shuttles/Uber/designated drivers. Ken was extremely responsive and helpful as we planned our wedding.
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    Eric L. Sent on 06/02/2019
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    Beautiful grounds

    We had our wedding at The Locust Grove in late May, and couldn't be happier with our decision. Ken was a pleasure to work with, and was great with communication. The gardens were a bit delayed due to the winter, but still were gorgeous and provided ample background to our ceremony. We fell in love with the outdoor patio where we had our cocktail hour, and the backyard area overlooking the hudson river where the ceremony was held. Absolutely loved it!
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    Sarah Sent on 10/24/2018
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    Locust Grove was the perfect wedding venue!

    Locust Grove was the perfect wedding venue! Similar to other reviewers, we didn't look anywhere else. We had our wedding ceremony and reception here October 20, 2018 and absolutely loved it. Everything about the space is beautiful. Ken was a pleasure to work with and answered all of our questions quickly. The venue fee goes towards maintaining the grounds and educational programs. The best part was being able to decide whether we wanted an indoor or outdoor ceremony the day of, weather dependent. Would definitely recommend for future weddings any time of year!
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    Austin Sent on 10/09/2018
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    Very simply, Locust Grove was the absolute perfect place to get married. My wife and I literally didn't look anywhere else, and decided we wanted to have our wedding there about 30 seconds into seeing the space. They have multiple spots to choose from for the ceremony; we got lucky with the weather and did ours outdoors, but would have been fine holding it in either of the beautiful galleries if we had to. The cocktail hour spot was perfect - we had a live jazz trio and it worked so well in the covered outdoor space, and the reception room was absolutely beautiful. There are beautiful gardens all over the property, and the entire place is just gorgeous. Our guests were blown away. Ken, Jay and Sean were all great to work with. We really hope to do another event there one day. HIGHLY recommend!!
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    Ashley Sent on 07/16/2018
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    What a beautiful site! I knew this was the venue when we first walked in. The price is affordable compared to other "barn" or "garden" type weddings because Locust Grove provides all of the tables and chairs that we needed! We didn't need to rent them! Ken was so helpful from start to finish. We had our ceremony on site as well. We are so happy with our decision to be married at Locust Grove! It was perfect!
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    Molly Sent on 09/02/2019
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    Beautiful venue

    Had our wedding at Locust Grove in April of 2018 and it was perfect. The process was very smooth and everything was easy, taking one part of the stress away from our wedding.

    The grounds were amazing for photos and our guests were able to explore the gardens and trails before the ceremony started. The cherry blossoms were out for our photos so couldn't have been more perfect!
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    Justin Sent on 02/14/2018
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    Very happy with this beautiful venue. Loved the grounds of the property and very happy leaves were still on the trees for this time of year. This venue definitely met our expectations for a rustic serene look and feel. The space we had for our reception was comfortable and spacious for our 120 guests. Happy we were able to use the separate room for our food setup which allowed more space for dancing. We recommend having your wedding here or any special event.

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    Marisa Sent on 08/10/2017
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    Locust Grove was the perfect location for my July 2017 wedding of 120 people. There were so many gorgeous spots for photos on the grounds. It was so convenient to have the tables and chairs and not have to pay to bring that in. The venue is so beautiful on its own and needed very few decorations. Our Locust Grove wedding felt intimate and low-key; our guests said they felt like it was out of a story book. Highly recommend this perfect venue!
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    Lindsey Sent on 10/15/2017
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    Ken was absolutely wonderful! He was attentive and professional and things went off without a hitch. Locust Grove is beautiful and the gardens are absolutely gorgeous. The venue where we had all the tables and chairs (these are included in the rental fee) fit all of our guests and vendors perfectly.

    Overall, our wedding in Locust Grove was everything I asked for and more. There's nothing more beautiful than an outside ceremy here. If you pick this place as your venue, don't forget to take a stroll along the gardens before getting married. Trust me!
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    Janet Sent on 07/11/2017
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    My husband and I married on May 20, 2017 at the beautiful Locust Grove Estate. We both fell for the natural beauty of the estate with the lovely gardens, the opportunities for exploration of the grounds, Samuel Morse's home, the many gorgeous trees, the display of local artists' work, and the incredible West Gallery. Swoon! Family and friends were equally enamored by the space and grounds and continue to let us know. The director of the estate, Ken, was wonderful to work with, informative, and so helpful with any questions we had. Thank you, Ken!
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    Linda Sent on 04/30/2017
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    Our daughter & son-in-law chose Locust Grove Estate for their wedding for its beauty and location and their love of art & nature. Ken Snodgrass was friendly, professional, and helpfully in so many ways. I can't thank him enough. The grounds are so beautiful and our guests enjoyed roaming, taking in their splendor and exploring the art gallery. Locust Grove Estate made our daughter's wedding a truly wondrous event!
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    Courtney Sent on 03/08/2017
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    I wont lie, what first caught my eye with this place was the affordable price. We paid for our wedding ourselves and we're shocked at how much people wanted to charge to rent a space! When we went to look at the place we were sold. It was beautiful on its own, and I realized it would only take a small amount of decorating on our part. Ken was extremely helpful the whole time. He even let us store stuff there a day early. We received so many compliments on how beautiful the location was!! I highly recommend Locust Grove.
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    Joanna Sent on 12/05/2016
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    We loved having our wedding at Locust Grove and received compliments from all of our guests on how beautiful the venue was. It rained on our day and it was stress-free knowing we had an indoor ceremony option! The building is nice and new (with big, clean, new bathrooms for those of you considering barn weddings!) Ken is responsive and helpful. Everything went perfectly (besides the rain!) and we couldn't be more pleased. The grounds provided an amazing and convenient setting for all of our photos.
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    Danielle R. Sent on 10/12/2016
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    The best decision we ever made was having our wedding at Locust Grove. The venue is absolutely beautiful and relaxing. The kitchen is top notch and highly liked by caterers. Working with Ken is a breeze, he is such a sweet and caring person who really wants your special day to go smoothly and he is there for you every step of the way. Your guests will be delighted by the beautiful gardens (especially during the fall) and the beauty of the building itself. It is a gem and it is absolutely amazing.
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    Leslie Sent on 08/15/2016
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    Ken is fantastic! So quick to respond to questions, very accommodating, and funny! Everyone we encountered there, though, was great. It is a beautiful place and we feel we could not have picked a better spot for our wedding. Recommend very highly.
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