Best Catskills Wedding Venues for 2026-2027 (with pricing)

A Catskills Wedding Venues Guide

Updated December 21, 2025: I did the research so you don’t have to. Below is my comprehensive guide to the best Catskills wedding venues for 2025—complete with up-to-date pricing info wherever possible. All venues on this list are LGBTQ+ friendly and personally vetted for quality, vibe, and accessibility from NYC.

This list features venues perfect for couples looking to escape the city and celebrate surrounded by mountains, forests, and natural beauty. Whether you’re envisioning a rustic barn wedding, an elegant manor celebration, or an intimate mountaintop ceremony, you’ll find a venue here that speaks your language.

Let’s dive in.

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Windrift Hall

• Windrift Hall is a majestic Georgian Colonial manor that exudes timeless elegance. It’s actually my favorite upstate venue — I had so much fun at the first wedding I shot there.
• Capacity: Up to 200 guests
• Cost: $7,000 site fee + $50 per person for prop rentals. House rental starts at $1,100/night (varies by weekend/midweek).
• Total estimated cost for 100 guests: Approximately $15,000-20,000 (site fee + rentals + accommodations)
• Photographer’s note: The grounds are stunning for portraits, especially during golden hour. The porch and gardens provide endless photo opportunities.

Foxfire Mountain House

• Foxfire Mountain House is a historic farmhouse meticulously restored and surrounded by scenic mountain beauty. It creates a truly intimate and picturesque wedding venue for couples seeking a one-of-a-kind backdrop.
• Capacity: Up to 120 guests
• Cost: Approximately $48,000 for a Saturday in peak season (includes venue, food, beverage, and accommodations) This is a full-service venue with overnight accommodations for your wedding party.
• Photographer’s note: The natural light streaming through the farmhouse windows is incredible. Plan your timeline for late afternoon ceremony for the best mountain backdrop lighting.

Mount Tremper Arts

• Mount Tremper Arts offers a rustic-chic alternative in a converted barn space with artistic flair.
• Capacity: 80-140 guests depending on layout
• Special feature: Charming porch with seating for 20 for intimate dinners
• Accommodations: Overnight stays for up to 16 guests
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• Photographer’s note: The artistic installations throughout the space create unique photo opportunities. The porch is perfect for intimate couple portraits.

The Inn at West Settlement

• The Inn at West Settlement is a historic inn with beautiful grounds creating a natural wonderland for your celebration.
• Capacity: Up to 185 guests
• Cost: $12,500 venue rental (entire property for the weekend) This allows you to host your entire wedding weekend with overnight accommodations for guests.
• Photographer’s note: The sprawling grounds offer endless variety for portraits. I especially love the natural forest backdrop for ceremony photos.

Winter Clove Inn

• Winter Clove Inn is a historic all-inclusive family resort spanning 300 acres at the base of North Mountain. For weddings, they provide exclusive use of the entire resort from Friday to Sunday, creating a true destination wedding experience.
• Capacity: Up to 120 guests for seated events
• Features: Luxury tent for reception, wooden greenhouse by pond for cocktails/lounge, forest lawn for ceremony, 49 guest rooms for overnight accommodations
• Wedding Package Includes: Exclusive use of entire resort for the weekend, all 49 guest rooms (Friday & Saturday nights required), reception dinner, Sunday brunch, 5-hour open bar ($66 per person 21+), plus access to all resort amenities (bowling alley, golf course, hiking trails, pools) Estimated Cost: Minimum spend starts around $40,000-50,000 for a weekend wedding (all 49 rooms for 2 nights + food & beverage). Exact pricing varies based on guest count and menu selections.
• Unique Feature: Established in 1838, this is one of the oldest resorts in the Catskills with charming vintage character
• Payment: Cash or personal check only (no credit cards for wedding expenses)
• Photographer’s note: The greenhouse structure provides beautiful diffused light for portraits, and the variety of settings (forest, pond, historic inn) means we can create diverse looks without traveling. The expansive porch with rocking chairs makes for great candid moments during cocktail hour.

Full Moon Resort

• Full Moon Resort is a rustic yet sophisticated destination wedding venue spanning over 100 acres of meadows, forests, and streams. Located near Woodstock, about 2.5 hours from NYC, this full-service resort specializes in weekend-long destination weddings.
• Capacity: 60-400 guests depending on setup
• Features: Moondance Pavilion (built 2018) for receptions, vintage barn for BBQs and cocktails, streamside ceremony tent, year-round heated pool, multiple lodging options from glamping to luxury cottages
• Cost: Pricing starts around $5,000 for smaller events. Full weekend destination weddings typically range $40,000-80,000+ depending on guest count, accommodations, and food & beverage selections.
• Sunday Wedding Discount: Reduced rates available for Sunday or Sunday/Monday weddings
• Photographer’s note: The variety of ceremony locations (creekside, wooded grove, pavilion) offers incredible flexibility for weather and lighting. The natural surroundings provide stunning backdrops without needing to leave the property.

Deer Mountain Inn

• Deer Mountain Inn is a turn-of-the-century Arts & Crafts style inn set on 168 private acres with breathtaking mountaintop views. This intimate boutique venue offers full property buyouts for truly exclusive celebrations.
• Capacity: Summer/Fall: up to 200 guests | Winter: up to 70 guests seated / 90 cocktail style
• Accommodations: 6 double-occupancy rooms in main lodge + 4 standalone cabins
• Features: Mountaintop ceremony site, multiple indoor spaces including The Attic (Swiss Alpine lodge aesthetic) and The Sunroom, award-winning restaurant with Chef Corwin Kave, miles of hiking trails
• Cost: Contact for pricing (full buyout model with planning services included)
• Full-Service Planning: Event coordinators Maureen & Nick provide comprehensive planning support
• Photographer’s note: The mountaintop ceremony location is unbeatable for dramatic Catskills views. The Arts & Crafts interior details and natural light in The Sunroom create beautiful photo opportunities throughout the day.

Gather Greene

• Gather Greene is a modern, design-forward wedding venue set on over 100 acres between the Berkshire and Catskill Mountains. Located in Coxsackie, just 2 hours from NYC, this contemporary venue perfectly blends nature with modern amenities.
• Capacity: Up to 250 guests
• Features: 4,000 sq ft open-air pavilion with see-through motorized shades, 17 minimalist cabins (sleeps 34), shale quarry pond for after-parties, sunset deck with mountain views, multiple ceremony locations
• Accommodations: 17 cabins at $275/night each, all with king beds and floor-to-ceiling windows
• Cost: Site fee varies (contact for pricing). Full weekend buyout model. Cabin stays and bonfire add-ons ($500) available.
• Featured In: New York Times, Hudson Valley Magazine
• Photographer’s note: The variety of backdrops is incredible – from the modern pavilion to wooded clearings, meadows, and the quarry pond. The natural light through the pavilion screens is perfect for reception photos, and the sunset deck offers unbeatable mountain views.

Hayfield Catskills

• Hayfield features two beautifully restored 200+-year-old barns in a high mountain valley surrounded by Hunter and Windham peaks. This turnkey venue offers refined rustic elegance without feeling overly country.
• Capacity: Up to 235 guests (160 seated indoors; larger events with tented dining)
• Features: Two restored barns with 35-foot ceilings, custom dining tables, vast hay field for ceremony, three bathrooms (no porta-potties), ample mountain views
• Cost: Flat venue fee $10,950. Furniture package (benches, tables, chairs, antique bar) additional $2,350. Season: May-October, Saturdays only.
• Clientele: 90% of couples are from Brooklyn
• Unique Feature: Only a dozen weddings per year means full attention throughout planning process
• Photographer’s note: The dappled sunlight through ancient trees, sprawling hay field, and dramatic mountain backdrop create storybook settings. Plan ceremony for late afternoon to capture best mountain lighting.

Hotel Lilien

• Hotel Lilien is a boutique mountain hotel offering both indoor and outdoor event spaces with stunning Catskills mountain backdrop.
• Capacity: Up to 140 guests
• Features: 18 guest rooms, seasonal pool, fire pit, restaurant with bar, ample parking, new Lodge addition coming with more indoor space
• Cost: Contact for pricing
• Photographer’s note: The mountain backdrop and mix of modern boutique style with natural surroundings creates beautiful contrast for photos.

Wylder Windham

• Wylder Windham is an upscale yet down-to-earth all-inclusive wedding weekend venue in the Catskill Mountains.
• Capacity: Large capacity with full weekend accommodations
• Features: 110 guest rooms + farmhouse, all-inclusive catering, ceremony/cocktail/reception spaces, getting-ready rooms
• Cost: Contact for pricing (all-inclusive model)
• Perfect For: Couples who want guests to stay the entire weekend on property
• Photographer’s note: The variety of spaces and mountain setting provide endless photo opportunities throughout the weekend.

Inness

• Inness offers multiple event spaces on over 200 sprawling acres of stunning Catskills property.
• Capacity: Event barn (160 seated), Restaurant (50 seated), Lounge (35 micro-weddings)
• Accommodations: 28 cabins + 12-room farmhouse
• Cost: Contact for pricing
• Perfect For: Couples wanting a true upstate escape with various venue size options
• Photographer’s note: The expansive grounds and multiple venue options allow for varied looks throughout your wedding coverage.

Spillian

• Spillian is a restored 1880s Gilded Age mansion built by the Fleischmann’s Yeast family, set on 33 private acres in Fleischmanns. This historic “Stick Style” mansion evokes rustic elegance with original oil murals, antique furnishings, a Steinway piano, and concert harp—creating a wedding experience rich with history and magic.
• Capacity: Up to 125 guests
• Accommodations: 8 guest rooms (sleeps up to 18)
• Features: Grand dining room, wraparound porch, Victorian gazebo, pond, forest cathedral with stone walls for ceremonies, 2 fireplaces, custom menus designed from scratch
• Cost: Site fee starts at $12,950 for two nights (2026). Wedding dinner packages at $149 per person. Includes two-night stay, in-house catering, bar service, planning support, day-of coordination, bonfire with s’mores.
• Unique Feature: Museum-quality building being listed on National Register of Historic Places. Fully customizable experience led by former theater professionals.
• Photographer’s note: The forest cathedral ceremony site is breathtaking, and historic murals inside provide timeless backdrops. The evening bonfire creates magical end-of-night portraits.

Troutbeck

• Troutbeck is a legendary 250-year-old estate on 45 secluded acres in Amenia, once frequented by Mark Twain and Ralph Waldo Emerson. This fully renovated manor house combines historic grandeur with modern luxury and Michelin-starred dining.
• Capacity: Up to 250 guests
• Accommodations: 37 guest rooms and suites (sleeps 80+)
• Features: Largest ballroom on full-service estate between Connecticut and Hudson River, historic Walled Garden (built 1916), Pole Barn, Gallery, outdoor pool, tennis courts, hiking trails
• Cost: Full property buyout required (Saturday 12pm-Sunday 12pm). Budget estimate from top planners: $1,500-$2,500 per guest for complete wedding.
• Required: Wedding planner
• Perfect For: Couples wanting a full luxury estate experience with exceptional culinary program
• Photographer’s note: The Walled Garden is one of the most romantic ceremony locations in Hudson Valley. French doors from ballroom create beautiful natural light for reception photos.

Scribner’s Catskill Lodge

• Scribner’s Catskill Lodge is an upscale mountain retreat in Hunter offering thoughtfully designed spaces and exceptional hospitality. Originally founded in 1966 and fully renovated in 2017, this modern lodge blends rustic charm with contemporary style.
• Capacity: Accommodates both intimate and large weddings; large weddings require property buyout
• Accommodations: 38 guest rooms in the main lodge + 11 luxury Rounds cabins with outdoor soaking tubs, oculus skylights for stargazing, and 360-degree mountain views
• Features: Prospect Restaurant with locally-inspired menu, multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces, over 20 acres of mountainside to explore, pool, sauna, fire pit
• Cost: Contact for pricing (buyout model for larger events)
• Perfect For: Couples wanting upscale ski lodge vibes with modern farmhouse aesthetic; guests who appreciate excellent food and hospitality
• Photographer’s note: The modern mountain aesthetic combined with natural surroundings creates beautiful contrast. The Rounds cabins provide unique photo opportunities with their distinctive architecture and mountain views.

The Arnold House

• The Arnold House is a fun and lively country retreat set on 80 acres on Shandelee Mountain in Livingston Manor. With over 100 years of history serving guests, this venue specializes in customized weekend wedding experiences that feel more like staying with old friends than a traditional hotel.
• Capacity: Peak season (mid-May through October): 120-200 guests. Off-peak season (November through mid-May): maximum 90 guests
• Accommodations: 16 guest rooms, plus newly added pool (2024)
• Features: Rustic Pole Barn (seats up to 200), temperature-controlled Greenhouse with 150+ tropical plants, Shandelee Hall Dining Room, Tavern, meadows and pond for ceremonies, hiking trails
• Cost: Peak season site fee starts at $16,000 + $160/person (includes 3-hour open bar). Off-peak site fee starts at $4,000 + $160/person. F&B minimums: $35K+ peak, $15K+ off-peak.
• What’s Included: Customized menus showcasing seasonal ingredients, multiple event spaces, weekend activities (baseball in meadows, fly fishing, brewery tours, bonfire with s’mores, fireworks)
• Unique Feature: Chef Brittany creates incredible farm-to-table menus—guests consistently rave this is the best wedding food they’ve ever had
• Photographer’s note: The meadow ceremony site overlooking the pond with wildflowers and vibrant fall foliage is stunning. The 35-foot barn ceilings and Greenhouse tropical setting offer dramatic variety for photos.

Onteora Mountain House

• Onteora Mountain House is a historic 1928 Adirondack-style estate built as the summer home of mayonnaise mogul Richard Hellmann. Perched at 2,400 feet on Mount Tycetonik, this venue offers a 220-degree panoramic view of the Catskills and Esopus Valley, surrounded by 200 acres of protected forest.
• Capacity: Up to 180 guests comfortably (larger events possible with specific parameters)
• Accommodations: 7 guest rooms (sleeps 7 couples + up to 4 children on convertible couches)
• Features: 90-foot ceremony deck with valley views, 3,600 sq ft heavy-timber pavilion with floor-to-ceiling windows, Adirondack-style main house for cocktails, terraced ceremony seating, koi pond, hiking trails
• Cost: Site fee: $12,500 for April-August/November or $16,000 for September-October (2026). Food & beverage starts at $245/person including breakfast next day, cocktail hour, dinner, dessert, 5-hour open bar. Minimum 50-75 guests depending on season.
• Weekend Package: Exclusive use of property Friday afternoon through Sunday 11am, includes Friday rehearsal dinner for house guests, two breakfasts, 6-hour Saturday wedding event
• What’s Included: All food and beverage, in-house catering by Blue Mountain Bistro, staffing, equipment (tables, chairs, 40 linen colors), golf cart service
• Perfect For: Couples wanting a true destination weekend wedding near Woodstock with spectacular mountain views
• Photographer’s note: The ceremony deck with Catskill range backdrop and towering pines is magical. The pavilion’s floor-to-ceiling windows flood reception photos with natural light and mountain views. The property offers endless variety from wooded trails to the koi pond.