Are you looking for a nature-focused wedding venue that gives you a weekend experience of a lifetime?

The picturesque landscapes of Upstate New York’s Catskills and Hudson Valley are full of hidden gem locations to host your dream celebration. Ditch the idea that rustic weddings have to be in a barn and you have to be shoved indoors for your wedding reception. Embrace being surrounded by calming nature and prioritize a wedding experience that embodies natural beauty and intentional activities.

Wildflower Farms (Hudson Valley)

Wildflower Farms is a nature-led, upstate escape that is a perfect destination for your wedding. Their venues and accommodations give you space to connect more deeply with each other. This location is ideal for intimate micro-weddings or larger weddings as well! Imagine spending the whole weekend with your favorite people. You lounge in your luxurious, cozy cabin, swim in the pool with friends during the afternoon, share a farm fresh dinner under Maple trees, and make memories around the bonfire at night… Yeah, kind of the best weekend ever!!

PROS:

• 65 free standing cabins, cottages & suites

• Privatize The Green Room for an intimate rehearsal dinner, up to 20 guests

• 110 person reception capacity at our largest venue, Marigold Room & porch

Mohonk Mountain House (New Paltz, NY)

The Mohonk Mountain House was voted the #1 resort in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic (traveler’s Reader Choice Awards 2023) and it’s very easy to see why! This Victorian castle resort is nestled in the Hudson Valley has over 85 miles of scenic hiking trails, water activities on their large lake, holistic wellness experiences, and of course, breathtaking accommodations for your wedding weekend – from gardens to mountain views!

PROS:

• Multiple ceremony and reception locations to choose from

• Complimentary overnight accommodations for newlyweds

• 40-130 guest capacity

• Large variety of experiences and activities for all your guests to enjoy all weekend long

Glens Fall House (Round Top, NY)

Glens Fall House is a timeless Catskills wedding venue for couples looking to celebrate their nuptials in a laid back wooded wonderland. This cozy, yet lively getaway blends classic charm and quirky design, for the people who enjoy quiet morning hikes as much as late-night concerts in the tavern. All your guests can lodge here and enjoy on-site hiking, waterfalls, locally sourced tavern restaurant and lay poolside! This is the perfect spot for a wedding weekend. Your ceremony is held in the great lawn next to their garden while your reception is outside covered with a luxury tent.

PROS:

• Hiking, waterfalls, garden, and sauna on-site

• Full weekend property buyouts

• 20-200 guest capacity

• Large variety of experiences and activities for all your guests to enjoy all weekend long

Living Stone (Catskills NY)

Living Stone is a wedding venue in the bluestone of the Catskill Mountains that lets you connect with nature. With a waterfall directly onsite, you will be in pure bliss listening to water flow your whole wedding weekend! Tucked away on 38 acres of pristine forest in the Catskill Mountains of the Hudson Valley, this wedding venue is perfect for intimate celebrations.

PROS:

• Exclusive use of the property and great flexibility for you to fully enjoy your wedding weekend

• Open air, covered pavilion reception space

• 35-125 guest capacity

• Wedding AND elopement packages.

Roxbury Barn and Estate (Catskills NY)

Roxbury Barn and Estate is not your typical wedding venue – it’s boldly beautiful space in nature with character. If you are looking for a relaxed, intimate gathering with style, this is your wedding venue! With farm-to-table cuisine, sustainable practices, and proudly inclusive. Their 50-acre place offers a majestic pine grove for your ceremony, a hilltop pavilion with stunning mountain views for cocktail hour, a roofed dining terrace, and an 1850s-redesigned carriage barn for dancing and lounging.

PROS:

• Sustainable practices, proudly inclusive

• Open air, covered terrace reception space ( you don’t have to have a barn reception)

• 50-140 guest capacity

• Farm-to-table cuisine

• Get-ready cottage, extensive gardens, spring-fed ponds, fields and woods, and a spectacular bonfire ready for s’mores.

• Full information pdf here. (including pricing)