The Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn Reviews

The Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn had everything we wanted in a venue. It has a lot of historic charm and a rustic feel while also being very well kept up and accessible for older family members and guests with mobility challenges. The wedding weekend package also includes a lot of the services you need to run an event reducing the burden of having to coordinate with a lot of external vendors for basic things like tables, linens, catering, etc. The real differentiator with Preston Barn is the staff. Helene was our coordinator for the day and was so incredibly helpful in the months leading up to the wedding and during the whole weekend. She went above and beyond by doing things like coming to check on me while I was getting my hair and makeup done to show me a picture of the welcome table and cheating chart display to make sure it looked like I had imagined it would. She was present during the first look and family photos and took "back up" photos as the photographer was shooting to make sure we had some images available to show family, friends, and coworkers in the days immediately following the wedding. The rest of the staff was also wonderful. The kindest gentleman was with us the whole afternoon while we were taking pictures before the ceremony and made sure we had water and were comfortable. I also learned afterwards that during the reception he offered to heat up one of my maids of honors meals for her as it had gotten cold while she was pulled in a 100 directions for various things. It was overall a wonderful experience and I would recommend Preston Bard to anyone looking for a venue that brings thoughtfulness, a personal touch, and great care into the whole experience.

My husband Greg and I got married at this truly remarkable venue this past November and we cannot stop raving about how much we loved every aspect of this perfect weekend; we're hoping friends get married here so we can experience it all over again as guests!

From our very first meeting with Helene, we felt we were in great hands. She was so communicative and walked us through every step of the overwhelming process and made everything so totally seamless. It was like talking to a family member from the start. She made everyone feel so comfortable and at ease throughout the whole weekend--even looking after our flower girl and holding her up to the barn window to see guests start arriving while we were all hidden away pre-ceremony!

Between the amazing staff who helped us throughout the whole weekend, and the truly one of a kind venue, we had the absolute best possible wedding we could have ever hoped for! It was so special to stay onsite at this historic inn throughout the entire weekend with our friends and family. Everyone is still raving about the incredible quality of the brunches included and the kind innkeeper Jeff who waited on us hand and foot and made us all feel so at home. Speaking of the food quality, we had countless guests tell us that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding and we agree wholeheartedly.

This venue and staff are truly such a hidden gem that any couple would be lucky to experience!

The staff really made the day go perfect. Helene was extremely helpful with everything we possibly could've asked and if she didn't know the answer she found out and informed us asap so wed stop stressing out haha.
The staff working that night were amazing. Food was extremely good from what we had.
Jeff the Inn Caretaker was beyond amazing and really went out of his way for us. We honestly couldn't thank him enough.
One of our best decisions and we don't regret anything from this choice.

The staff on the day of our wedding were incredible. Everyone was very respectful and nice to us and our guests. Helene was absolutely amazing. Always answered our questions in a timely manner and walked us through everything. Price wise, affordable for what we received. All inclusive! Also, Jeff the Inn keeper, goes above and beyond! Really went out of his way to make our stay so homey and comfortable. This was the best decision we made together, besides marrying each other haha.

I cannot say enough - the venue is fabulous as is Helene Rosenkranz - the best of the best

I wanted to have an experience that was largely hands off, stress free and low key. The team at The Preston Barn and Old Drovers Inn was so professional, experienced and kind - the whole party was almost turnkey! I had options, but I could leave alot in their hands if I desired. So fairly priced, excellent value. We had just what we hoped for!

When we decided to get re-married (this after 24 years of marriage followed by five years divorced) we wanted it to be at a special place, one that is intimate and cozy. We had been to Old Drovers a few times over the years so we visited to see if they would be interested. From that first conversation we knew we had found the place to start our new life back together. It's such a lovely place, convenient but in the quiet country, and is so warm and welcoming. Jeff (the owner) and Helene (wedding coordinator) could not have been more eager and easy to work with. The rooms are wonderful, the food superb, and you just can't beat the ambiance of an old inn. We rented their gorgeous four bedroom house just down a road for our kids and grandkids, and it was perfect! We had a delicious choice of meals, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed our reception dinner. The service was impeccable, and the entire experience could not have been better. We highly recommend Old Drover Inn to anyone seeking a romantic place to tie (or re-tie!) the knot---or for any other occasion.

Absolutely breathtaking rustic barn venue! The picturesque setting, attentive staff, and cozy ambiance made our wedding unforgettable. Highly recommended for a charming and magical celebration.

I can't recommend this venue highly enough! We had our daughter's graduation party here in June 2023, and it was the best decision. Helene's event and catering experience is second to none. She can make your dream come true. If you want a stunning location for that country vibe, this is the place for you! We have also attended weddings and an anniversary party here, and we always have the best time. Look no further than The Preston Barn at Old Drovers! Its a hidden gem and you won't be disappointed.

I can’t say enough about how happy we are that we chose The Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn for our Daughter’s wedding. Helene and her staff were absolutely amazing from beginning to end! Our guests haven’t stopped talking about how much they enjoyed themselves and how attentive the staff were. Helene took charge of everything so we didn’t have to worry about anything! If we thought of something, Helene already had it covered! Chef also did not disappoint! He offered a wide variety of menu options that were absolutely delicious! When you walk into the Preston barn for the first time, it immediately makes you feel like you’re visiting family. It’s so warm and inviting. It’s a beautiful venue. Having the option to also stay on-site at the Old Drovers Inn worked out perfectly for us. Jeff made us feel right at home and was available for anything we needed and the breakfast buffet was amazing! If you’re looking for a venue for a special celebration, I highly recommend The Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn. I guarantee you will not be disappointed!

For some people, it can be difficult to describe the experience of having their special celebration at the famous Preston Barn at Old Drover’s Inn. But not for us. We had reserved the Preston Barn for our “Diamond Anniversary” – that took place this September. I wanted to celebrate our 60 years of marriage at this special venue so we could have our family and friends to be with us and make memories for years to come. And we think that this was accomplished. For me, the word grandeur comes to mind. You become surrounded with elegance, with an atmosphere of beautiful arrangements that are perfectly light, resulting in the comfortable settings that you chose. Their excellent sound system was amazing. We had our pictures (that we accumulated over our many years) continuously being shown on their large monitor. Basically a slide show of our life together. This slide show was very well received and enjoyed.
Making and planning our arrangements was easier than we thought. Their staff is very good at understanding and executing everything we would like to have on our special day. From setting up the tables, picking out our colors and all the decorating of the hall itself. The staff made us feel comfortable and at ease. It even became enjoyable and opened a degree of excitement, knowing that our awaited celebration would soon be here.
During our celebration, I found the staff so professional and helpful that it made the evening more enjoyable. The music, the service and the evening could not have been any better. I knew that this evening was going to go by very quickly and it did – but everyone had a great experience and enjoyed the night. It may sound silly, but I would do it all over again – it was that perfect night. For us, having our “Diamond Anniversary” at the Preston Barn was the ultimate experience that we will cherish forever.
Terry & Lolly LaManna

We had our wedding at the Preston barn on 9/30/23 and it was absolutely the best decision we made in the entire wedding process. We were completely blown away the first time we visited and we knew it was our dream venue. Helene is so incredible, from the first visit through the wedding day she was so helpful, kind and patient with any questions we had. She really made us feel so special and heard throughout the planning. If I could give Helene 1000 stars I would!

We loved having a full wedding weekend on site and it was so special to have our bridal party and parents stay with us onsite in the Inn and Carriage House. We had our Rehearsal Dinner onsite as well as an after party in the Tavern and Sunday brunch and it was so awesome to celebrate in the same location all weekend. The Inn-Keeper, Jeff, is amazing and so accomodating. He made us feel so welcome!

The food the entire weekend was top tier and we still have guests telling us how good it was! The passed apps at cocktail hour were incredible and the staff even set up a table to the side of our ceremony with all the apps we selected as well as our signature cocktails to enjoy a private toast with our bridal party and parents right after the ceremony before we headed to cocktail hour. We did a family style dinner which we are still getting compliments on because it gave guests the opportunity to try multiple options and connect with one another while passing around the plates.

The dance floor is huge and we had an amazing time dancing the night away with our friends and family. There is also a firepit which we brought s'mores supplies for and guests were able to take a break from dancing and hang out by the fire as they pleased.

The vibe of the whole property is immaculate, from the 18th century Inn to the modern rustic barn, it's just such a cool spot and unique from many of the ballroom weddings we had attended. We absolutely loved planning our wedding here and the venue really brought our vision and dream to life. We highly recommend having your wedding here!

Our company has hosted our annual employee award event 2 years in a row at The Preston Barn, and are planning on coming back again next year to celebrate with them for a third! Event planning with staff at The Preston was professional, yet very grounded and laid back. Both the planning process and event unraveled very smoothly, and our guests were just absolutely thrilled with their experience. A beautiful place to celebrate in! Highly recommend The Preston Barn for any and all of your events!

The Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn is a hidden gem in the Hudson Valley. The minute we saw this glorious setting, we knew it was for us. The grounds are simply beautiful. Acres of beauty for us to enjoy the ENTIRE wedding weekend. This is the most picturesque of venues and I haven’t even mentioned the barn. The barn was breath taking; beautiful, exposed wood, with a large space making it the perfect space for the reception. What makes this venue so special is that it’s a one stop shop kind of place; we had our rehearsal dinner at the Old Drovers Inn restaurant on site and all the wedding/cocktail food was sourced on site, and let me say, the food was AMAZING. Our guests raved about it for days. Lots of options and customizable too. They were very accommodating to my guests with allergies. Helene and the whole staff was so great to work with. Every question was answered by the patient and attentive staff. They all helped to make our wedding day perfect! Run, don’t walk to book this one of a kind special place for your wedding

We cannot thank Helene and the entire team at Preston Barn enough for everything they did to make our special day so magical! We are overwhelmed with gratitude for an absolutely extraordinary experience! As a same sex couple, my husband and I were beyond thrilled to not only be treated with respect but to also feel fully embraced, included, and supported throughout the entire process. Helene is a phenomenal event and venue coordinator and took special care, time, and attention to make sure that we fully understood all the options that the Preston Barn had to offer and worked with us to craft the perfect wedding weekend! ! First, you cannot ask for a more beautiful venue and setting for a wedding! The Preston Barn does an incredible job of blending together the stunning beauty of its natural setting with the rustic feel of a barn venue all while delivering pure elegance and class from start to finish. The entire planning process, site visits, tastings, and final details were all part of what became a truly meaningful and pleasurable experience. There truly are no words for how incredible the experience was, from the exquisite accommodations as the Old Drovers Inn, Carriage House, Preston House, and Mountain Cabin, to the staff support as we completed final wedding preparations and rehearsals, the absolutely delicious rehearsal dinner handsomely setup in the Federal Dining Room, the amazing opportunity to meet and greet arriving guests at the firepit, the seamless execution of the ceremony and reception, the extremely fun VIP after party in the Tap Room, and the wonderful farewell brunch the day after! What was most important to us as we planned our wedding, was to be able to bring together our beloved family and friends so that we could provide them with a delightful experience while having true quality time together celebrating the beginning of our married journey together, and the Preston Barn more than delivered on that dream! At the end of it all, both of us and our guests were beyond pleased, and the Preston Barn and team will always hold a very special place in our hearts! We cannot wait to go back and visit again soon!

I truly can't put into words how amazing Helene and her team were on our wedding day, and throughout our whole wedding journey! The venue is ever more beautiful than the pictures. The food is fantastic (personal favorites are the meat and cheese board, apricot tarts, short ribs, mac and cheese bites) but that is just the beginning! The team at The Preston Barn, especially Helene, is TOP NOTCH! They were the perfect balance of completely professional, handling our whole wedding weekend with ease and flexibility, and also incredibly thoughtful and personalized. They handled EVERYTHING, which allowed us to be completely in the moment on our day! It was magical!

I also just want to take a moment to mention Helene specifically. She is a POWERHOUSE! From start to finish, she was an invaluable member of our wedding team. She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind and organized. She helped us through the whole process!

Booking The Preston Barn for our wedding day was the BEST decision we could have made. It was the most MAGICAL WEEKEND! I could not recommend it more!

We don't use this place for weeding, but for a company event.
Definitely, the venue is well located, has a great structure and the support is amazing!
The place is rustic, but with flower decoration, it can surprise you.
I appreciate all assistance we received and care.
Thank you.
Cristiani Basso

Preston Barn is an incredible wedding venue! I don’t know where to start, but we were married there on New Year’s Eve, and everything was beyond our wildest expectations. We held a 50 person, indoor wedding and had everything in the barn- the ceremony, reception, dinner, dancing, you name it- and the barn was able to hold everything beautifully, and the space felt so special and different for each part of the day. Every step of the process was seamless, and was aided by their incredible in house planner, Helene. She is very attentive, calm and creative, and always makes you feel supported throughout the process. We also hired a wedding planner to help with planning on our end, and they worked together amazingly and helped pull together the best day ever.

The venue also has everything you need- beautiful tables, chairs, tableware, etc., which takes a ton of stress off, and also helps you create the day you want without having to bring in lots of outside odds and ends (and helps with budget!). The food was also amazing, and our guests are still talking about everything, including the passed appetizers! In additional to loving the barn, we also were excited to choose the venue because of the Drover’s Inn- not only because of the beautiful building (and countless photo opps inside and outside), but also it was amazing to have 20+ guests essentially on site with us in the Inn and the other building on site- the rooms are charming and very comfortable, and I’m still dreaming about the breakfast they served in the mornings. We also fell in love with the venue knowing that we could host the rehearsal at the restaurant at the Drover’s Inn, and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious, and the venue was intimate, cozy, and beautiful. And the excellent service continued even after the wedding- the day after the event, Helene was there to make sure the cleanup went smoothly and helped donate items that we no longer needed to a local woman’s shelter. And to say nothing of the amazing drinks and attentive service of Randy and his staff! It was a magical weekend and they made us feel like family, and we can’t wait to go back and celebrate each year for our anniversary!

My advice would be to get married at the Preston Barn (no question!), and a few weeks before the big day, when you are in the height of the wedding planning stress, go have dinner at the Inn, enjoy the beauty of the venue, chat with the amazing staff, have an A+ drink from Randy, and remember that they have everything taken care of!

The Preston Barn was phenomenal in every way. Loved it.

The Preston Barn was an amazing place to organize my husbands 60th Birthday Party last November. All my guests were in awe to see this original, spacious wooden barn with an old day charm.
Filled with beautifully arranged stylish furniture, twinkling lights, and smooth music, this place was inviting for a great and fun evening.
Mrs. Helena- the wonderful event organizer and whole staff, were very welcoming and professional. The whole process from the beginning to the end was a truly enjoyable experience. The hosting, detectible food service, and decorating was perfect and tastefully done.
This event will stay with my family and friends as one of the best memories.

This was the perfect venue! Our event was Labor Day weekend, so the weather was perfect!! Not only do you get the barn, but there is an outside patio, a fire pit, an outside tented area and even lawn games. We brought a DJ in and we used their large screen TV for a video. We also had several speakers. Helene helped us from our first inquiry, very professional, personable, accommodating, flexible all the way up until the event. We had the event catered and there was a large selection of choices. We had 150 people attend the event and people are still talking about it. I personally stayed at the inn next-door, which was perfect and there is a restaurant on site as well. The staff were very accommodating, hard-working, and kept the event going throughout the night. I loved that there were different areas that everyone could enjoy. This is the perfect venue for any event. I would highly recommend this for a wedding, especially! Dance under the stars! #perfectvenue

I can't say enough good things about this venue and the the staff. The only thing I was sorry about that day was that the night had to end ! We had a wonderful time ! The venue was so pretty , the food was delicious , the staff was so friendly & accommodating! My guests all commented on what a wonderful time they had and how impressed they were. Helene and staff were EXCELLENT! I had a couple of hiccups a long the way that I needed help with and Helene was calm snd patient and was so eager to help and boy they all did !!! They are amazing to work with ! It was a day we won't forget ! Thank you to all at the Preston Barn for helping give my son a beautiful party and send off into the military. It was a day with memories we will cherish !

The Old Drovers Preston Barn is the perfect location for your wedding or country style event. Both the indoor and outdoor settings are supreme. The attention to detail by staff is second to none. If I could get remarried, I would not hesitate to use this venue and staff. The food was marvelous, and the service was spot on. All the guests were extremely happy and impressed.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Helene and staff were nothing short of amazing on our big day. My husband and I got married on 11/4/23. Helene took so much stress off of me when it came to planning. The food was amazing as well! Oh, and we can't forget the staff and inn keeper! All were so nice and helpful. Everything went so smooth. They made everything work from accommodating allergies to grandparent accessibility to the venue. I would get married there over and over again.