New York's Rustic Wedding Gems: 24 Captivating Barns, Farms, and Historic Homes
With picturesque sites pre-dating the Revolutionary War, upstate New York is a treasure trove of historic farms, barns and country manor homes. Surrounded by the awesome natural beauty of the Hudson River, crystalline lakes, and Catskill and Adirondack Mountain peaks, it's a four-season wonderland that's trending as a destination getaway and mecca for great organic food, wine, and sightseeing.
CATSKILLS
CATSKILLS
Seven Ponds Farm
Summit, NY
Style: Quaint working farm nestled amid rolling pastures, ponds and lakes, with event spaces ranging from the Observatory, a cool, outdoor bar, to the historic farmhouse, with a rustic-chic vintage rowboat "chandelier."
Catering: In-housePrice: $$

Blenheim Hill Farm
Blenheim, New York
Style: Historic “living farm” dating back to the 1700s nestled on over 300 acres of gently rolling pastures, with a lovely lakeside ceremony site and a charming 150-year-old, three-story barn for receptions.
Price: $$

Windham Manor
Windham, NY
Style: Spectacular 45-acre property nestled in the Catskills Mountains near stylish Windham, highlighted by a stunning, climate-controlled barn and renovated 12-bedroom Victorian mansion.
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

Adena Orchard & Vine
Jewett, New York
Style: Gorgeous, family-run orchard on 15 mountaintop acres, with ample sun-dappled lawns, old fruit trees, two historic barns, and a sparkling pond and stream linked by scenic walking paths.
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$

Cadillac Ranch Event Barn
Davenport Center, NY
Style: Rustic retreat tucked away in the Catskills, with a lovely gambrel-roofed red barn, a historic grain silo, plenty of rustic décor options, and fire pits around the pond for post-wedding s'mores.
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

Stone Tavern Farm
Roxbury, New York
Style: Private 400-acre farm and historic barn in a secluded valley with expansive views, a sweet pond, a historic barn, and no curfew!
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$

Historic Barns of Nipmoose
Buskirk, New York
Style: Three beautifully restored, rustic-chic barns and multiple ceremony areas like a grove of aspens and in front of a magnificent stone wall.
Price: $ • $$

The Inn at West Settlement
Roxbury, New York
Style: Cozy inn and farmhouse with a meadow, pond and gardens, plus a classic shake shingle-roofed barn for an incredible reception.
Price: $ • $$

Handsome Hollow
Long Eddy, New York
Style: Former Amish dairy barn that's been lovingly restored and is now a stunning, romantic and rustic-chic event venue surrounded by pristine wilderness.
Price: $$

UPSTATE
UPSTATE
The North Farm
Geneva, New York
Style: Exquisite, rustic-elegant venue set beside beautiful Seneca Lake, boasting a large courtyard and a manicured ceremony location overlooking the water, 19th-century dairy barns transformed into dreamy event spaces, and plenty of flexibility to bring your vision of an upstate wedding to life.
Price: $$ • $$$
Freedom Run Winery
Lockport, NY
Style: Exchange vows al fresco overlooking the vineyards, apple orchard, and sunflower fields or in the 1826 timber-framed barn, before joining your guests for a reception in the modern Tasting Room and Barrel Room, which opens onto a large covered patio.
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$

CENTRAL NEW YORK
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Springside Farm
Fabius, NY
Style: Charming fall harvest and Christmas tree farm in the rolling hills of southern Onondaga County, boasting sweet arbors, a gazebo, and a natural wood barn with large doors that frame views of the bucolic surroundings.
Price: $ • $$

Our Farm
Manlius, NY
Style: Rustic and elegant family-owned farm on a lovely, tree-bounded property with one-of-a-kind offerings like hay rides, romantic private gardens, friendly farm animals, and even a pumpkin-launching trebuchet named Boris.
Price: $ • $$

New Park Event Venue & Suites
Ithaca, NY
Style: Exquisite spot set on 18 private wooded acres in the Finger Lakes, with al fresco ceremonies held amid a circle of towering pines along the banks of a creek, and receptions in the wood-framed Pavilion or beneath an airy tent on the sprawling lawns.
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$

WESTERN NEW YORK
WESTERN NEW YORK
Jerris Wadsworth Wedding Barn
Caledonia, NY
Style: 1858 Genesee Valley country estate comprised of several gorgeous venues, including the charming, antique-laden Greeting Barn, expansive gardens for al fresco ceremonies, and a spacious dining area & dance hall within the historic Scottsville Inn Bar, and cozy overnight accommodations in the mansion and nearby Amish-built cabins.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Twin Silos
Livonia, NY
Style: Characterful former dairy barn set among rolling pastures and sweet ponds just 30 minutes south of Rochester, offering generous packages that allow weekend-long access and plenty of support from the warm, wonderful owners.
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

Notting Hill Farm
South Wales, New York
Style: Lovingly modernized timber frame barn with authentic mortise and tenon joinery, framed by lush floral borders, spacious patios, and rolling hills at the heart of a bucolic, manicured pasture on a 200-acre working farm.
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

HUDSON VALLEY
HUDSON VALLEY
Lundy Farm
Wawarsing, NY
Style: Stunning private 62-acre property perfect for retreats and intimate weddings, boasting two luxury villas with overnight accommodations for 25 guests, a regenerative organic farm & greenhouse, and a prime location nestled amid lush forests only two hours from NYC.
Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$

West Song Farm
Westtown, NY
Style: Breathtaking 16-acre property offering endless possibility, from intimate lakeside microweddings to grand celebrations beneath a peaked tent in the sprawling meadows, with fantastic music provided by the in-house band for dancing into the night.
Catering: BYOPrice: $

Oak Hill
Hudson, New York
Style: Bluff-top manor house presiding over 130 scenic acres in a private woodland park, with fabulous Hudson River and Catskill Mountains views.
Price: $ • $$

Walden Riverside Farm
Walden, NY
Style: Family-owned estate nestled on 50 lush acres beside the Wallkill River, highlighted by a hand-built and -raised Dutch Barn and an 18th century farmhouse.
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$

Shaker Heritage Barn
Albany, NY
Style: Charming 1915 Shaker Barn at the heart of a remarkable property just minutes from Albany but with a worlds-away vibe, set among cool historic buildings, winding paths through the trees, lily pad-dotted ponds, and a gently rolling stream.
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$

FEATURED INTIMATE WEDDING PACKAGE
FEATURED INTIMATE WEDDING PACKAGE
Friends Lake Inn
Chestertown, NY
This romantic woodsy retreat is offering intimate wedding packages to make your dream wedding in the Adirondacks a reality.
Adirondack Petite Wedding Package starts at $3,299 for the wedding couple, up to 14 guests, and includes:
• Officiant
• Bouquet, boutonniere, and seasonal floral centerpieces
• Professional photographer (1 hour)
• Welcome reception with presentation platters of hors d'oeuvres
• Wedding toast
• Two-course dinner
• Boutique wedding cake with matching flowers
• One-night lodging for the wedding couple & breakfast the next morning
They also have Elopement packages starting at $999.

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