The Kaaterskill Reviews
Reviews
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Caroline Sent on 09/20/2020Loved this venue!
My husband and I got married here on 10/19/2019. From the moment I pulled up to this venue I knew this was where I wanted to get married here, I literally almost cried. This was exactly the type of style we were looking for. The staff were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Although it’s very DIY, I couldn’t have chosen a better place. -
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Magno Sent on 05/27/2020Dream come true!
From beginning to end, the staff at Kaaterskill made our wedding experience a dream come true. We’d do it all over again and again! -
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Jessica Sent on 10/28/2019Beautiful venue, great staff, felt right at home
The Kaaterskill venue is absolutely beautiful in the fall. The red barn and boat house give a quaint and warm feeling to the property, while the farm house rooms provide luxury and relaxation to everyone staying on the grounds. Leading up to our wedding, we had ongoing good communications with the NYC administrative staff and excellent communication with the Grounds Manager, Alex. Whenever we needed assistance, we were able to call Alex regarding size, amenity and location-specific questions. Moreover, we stayed at The Kaaterskill prior to our wedding, at a small discount, and were able to assess and plan everything better while at the venue. The grounds themselves are well maintained and provide for multiple options on how you can set up your own wedding at the venue. We felt right at home walking the grounds and picking our wedding ceremony location, cocktail hour, and reception set up. Note, The Kaaterskill does not handle wedding coordination for you, but rather offers use of the entire grounds and buildings and you must figure out all the details that you desire. We would highly recommend The Kaaterskill if you are looking for a farm wedding and want to customize the times, themes, and overall feeling of your wedding. -
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Jake Sent on 10/23/2019Everything we wanted at the Kaaterskill
The Kaaterskill is the type of venue that makes writing a succinct review in this format quite difficult. We were in search of a simple yet distinct nature-centered venue where we could host our mostly DIY-style wedding for 110 of our closest family and friends. In this venue, we found a truly inspiring setting with a personality and life of its own that served as the perfect backdrop for celebration. The depth and detail of The Kaaterskill must be experienced in person to be understood, but we will attempt to highlight the most useful characteristics in regards to hosting a wedding.
Our initial visit to the property was all we needed to be sold on the vibe. Anna responded promptly to our request, and set up a time for us to come visit overnight. Alex, the property manager greeted us warmly, and showed us around the stunning grounds. The “wow” factor is immediate- the farm is even more beautiful in person than the pictures, and the peace, quiet, and serenity create an immediate calming effect. Ducks come and go from the pond, and the farm animals graze amidst horses farther out in the pasture. Everything is well maintained, yet rustic and real- the people and creatures belong there. The barn is perfect for a low key yet charming reception. It's open to the fresh air of the farm, with plenty of space for vendors to work and 3 comfortable restrooms.
Alex showed us the accommodations, and our decision was even more definitive. The six suites in the main house are absolutely perfect for the immediate family/wedding party. We could all stay in close proximity yet still have some privacy when we wanted it. The spacious and well stocked kitchen perfectly serves meal-centered socializing, and the eclectically decorated common area provides even more room to spread out. The guest house across the driveway has 3 additional bedrooms and common space perfectly suited for other relatives and close friends attending.
The Kaaterskill is conveniently located within a few minutes drive of Catskill, Palenville, and Saugerties. While the rustic setting makes it easy to unplug and feel far away from the city, these towns have most everything you may need when it comes to groceries, wine/liquor, and supplies.
While the facilities provide all of the necessary concrete needs for a wedding, it is the staff that delivers the intangibles. The groundskeepers Alex and Sandra are fully dedicated to the mission of the property, and invest a deeply personal level of care and attention into making things easy and comfortable. Alex was always available to answer any logistical questions in regards to the grounds, and provided invaluable advice on so many things that didn’t cross our minds. The staff exceeded all expectations, and became and essential part of planning a DIY wedding like ours.
We could not be any more earnest in our recommendation of the Kaaterskill and their staff for your wedding celebration. -
Shannon Sent on 10/16/2019
Wedding and reception
Amazing place and the staff were awesome in answering questions and assisting us in the process. -
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Brooke Sent on 09/25/2019Our experience was wonderful
We loved working with the team at the Kaaterskill to plan our wedding weekend. The venue and property were exactly what we were looking for. We worked very hard to make our wedding unique and special and that it was! The scenery is beautiful and peaceful , the animals friendly and fun! The team was accommodating and let us come as much as we needed to help build ideas for what was the perfect wedding! Alex is a godsend! And we can’t thank him enough for all of his help during this entire process. Our wedding party and family stayed on the property with us and we truly enjoyed every moment! I hope to be back for our one year anniversary! -
Amy Sent on 10/01/2025
September wedding
The venue is beautiful clean and accommodating. The main barn has three bathrooms that was great for all the guests. Also having the house for the night before and the night after was amazing. All around great place and experience we loved it. -
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Rose Sent on 09/12/2019
A magical wedding experience
The Kaaterskill is a perfect place to plan a DIY wedding. They suggested vendors that turned out to be wonderful. The on-the-ground team exceeded our highest expectations. The beautiful setting is beyond compare. -
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Rebecca Sent on 09/11/2019Wedding at The Kaaterskill
We absolutely loved our wedding at the Kaaterskill. Everything was incredibly beautiful. Alex, the property caretaker was beyond, beyond amazing and our day of coordinators, Tammy and Amanda were also outstanding. They truly made the entire planning process and day of our wedding, perfect. They also made sure all renovations and construction were done on time. Lastly, the animals on the property were part of what made everything so special. The views, the animals, the people, the property, it was all around great! -
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Sara Sent on 06/22/2025Had our dream wedding at The Kaaterskill!!!
I knew I wanted a venue that didn't feel like every wedding held there would be essentially the same. I wanted the ability to customize and make the day our own, and the beautiful Kaaterskill allows you to do exactly that!! The property is absolutely gorgeous, the barn is charming and cozy while still being very spacious. From the stunning mountain backdrop to the farm animals, the Kaaterskill honestly just has a magical, warm feeling to it. We felt really, really at home there, which is not something I felt would be possible with other wedding venues. The onsite accommodations (the pondhouse and the farmhouse) are also beautiful! Alex the groundskeeper did SO much to make our day possible, from directing parking to getting the bonfire lit to helping with trash removal. We can't thank him enough! This venue is very DIY, so you have to do a lot of work on your own with planning, but it's every bit worth it to have the personalized wedding of your dreams. We found great wedding vendors from the surrounding areas, and our fabulous caterer was familiar with the Kaaterskill. This venue will forever have a place in my heart, and I can't wait to come back and visit on future anniversaries!! -
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Marianne Sent on 10/28/2017The Kaaterskill is a gorgeous setting for a wedding. We had our ceremony in the clearing and the party in the barn and our guests had a great time. Our wedding was a very DIY which I don't recommend for everyone!
However the inn is in need of updates to really make it as magical as it has the potential of being. The ice machine hasn't not been replaced, the water pipes smell like sulphur. Little things like The towel bar in the bathroom being broken. The kitchen also needs to be better stocked and organized for wedding groups to function out of.
Josh the caretaker was phenomenal with helping us and Amy was very attentive to our needs. I think the owner needs to invest some time and money into the space and I believe his staff is up for the challenge. -
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