The Ruins at Sassafras 194 Darrow Road • New Lebanon • NY 12125
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Once the site of a thriving Shaker settlement, this beautiful property is now under the ownership of a family dedicated to unearthing its treasures and sharing them with the world through its museum, celebration venues, and lodgings.
- There are eight event sites across the lush grounds, allowing you to craft the day's flow exactly as you wish. We love the idea of ceremony at Deere Pond, with its graceful weeping willow, and a tented reception amid the romantic, stacked-stone Ruins.
- Accommodate up to eighteen overnight guests across three artfully restored buildings—The Stone House, Caretaker’s Cottage, and Smoke House all feature double rooms and countless charming, vintage-inspired design touches.
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Deals
Please note that The Ruins at Sassafras is fully booked through the next two years.
Please contact the venue for current availability.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $12,000–22,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
- Guest count
The venue fee includes:
- 7-hour exclusive use of the property & venues
- 1 planning meeting, 1 production meeting, and 2-hour rehearsal
- Property event manager, parking attendants, and chauffeured golf cart
- Two preparation rooms
- Indoor Shaker tables, bars, cross back wooden chairs, bistro lighting, and a variety of décor
- Antique window grids for floral and lighting arrangements
- Access to All Seated & Weven software for planning
Below pricing applies to up to 200 guests; additional guests are $40/person.
Weekend Days | $15,000–22,000
Weekdays | $12,000–15,000
Micro | $7,000–12,000 for under 50 guests
Additional Info
Overnight lodging for up to 18 guests can be accommodated in the Stone House, Cottage, and Smoke House. The price starts at $3,000/night for all three venues with a 2-night minimum.
In-house wedding planning and coordination services are also available; inquire for details.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 220 | 300 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 250 | 300 |
| Reception | Seated | 220 | 300 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 50. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$$ • $$$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
In-house
All alcohol service for events requires a New York State Liquor Authority permit. Any caterer with a liquor license can obtain this permit. In the event a client hires a Massachusetts-based caterer, they will have to purchase the alcohol themselves. In this scenario, it is recommended to hire TIPS-certified bartenders.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Barn
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Mansion
- Mountain
- Museum
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Private Estate
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Hills
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Mountains
- Panoramic
- Valley
- Waterfall
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