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Choosing your bat mitzvah venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Hudson Valley. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Hudson Valley venue has never been easier.

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    VIP Country Club

    600 Davenport Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10805, USA
    • Spaces for 150-475 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 3 Ballrooms
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Enjoy a flawless wedding in an ultimate luxury setting to commemorate the beginning of your new life together. The VIP restaurant is the only place where you can get the signature "A La Carte" service. We offer you an unrivaled experience, which will include a cocktail reception complete with all one-on-one stations and a cuisine that is customized for each individual visitor in our residence. An additional feature of the award-winning venue is the leather-bound wine lists that provide a range of Californian, Italian, and French wines. Cocktail parties complemented by patios and fountains, formal garden terraces overlooking the lake, and in-room lounges all provide a stunning background for any celebration. Call us for a customised consultation to learn more about how we can make your very special event one that will be remembered forever. Beautiful vegetation, flower gardens, and dynamic fountains abound on our beautiful waterfront property, which is stretched over 8 acres of ground and is surrounded by water. The VIP Country Club is comprised of two dining rooms, both of which are completely private and equipped with distinct facilities such as coat check, a beautiful suite, and indoor and outdoor lounge areas. Outstanding service, innovative cuisine selections, and magnificent sea views distinguish us from the competition. Our professional event managers will accompany you through the whole process, ensuring that your vision becomes a reality for you.

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    The Sagamore Resort, Lake George

    110 Sagamore Rd, Bolton Landing, NY 12814, USA
    • Spaces for 10-1,000 Guests
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 12 Resorts
    • 12 Total Spaces

    The Sagamore Resort sits on a private 70-acre island in Bolton Landing, New York, on Lake George in the Adirondacks. Dating to 1883, the property's Grand Hotel-era architecture gives gatherings here a sense of history that newer builds rarely match, with the lake visible from most event settings. For private events and celebrations, the resort offers more than 32,000 square feet of indoor event space and 20,000 square feet of outdoor space. The Sagamore Ballroom and Event Center each accommodate up to 1,000 guests in reception configuration, handling galas, large weddings, and multi-day conferences at full scale. Smaller gatherings find a fit in the named conference suites — Abenia, Evelley, and Triuna, each handling up to 75 guests — as well as the lakeside Bay View room and Dollar Island for mid-sized groups. Outdoors, the tented and climate-controlled Shelving Rock Terrace accommodates up to 300 guests with panoramic Lake George views, and the Lakeview Lawn opens the space further for ceremonies and receptions under open sky. In-house catering draws on fresh local produce, and the resort's event team provides planning support from first inquiry through event day. Guest accommodations across hotel rooms, lodge suites, and multi-bedroom condominiums make The Sagamore a natural choice for destination weddings and multi-day corporate retreats.

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    Hunt Hill Farm Trust

    44 Upland Rd, New Milford, CT 06776, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests

    Hunt Hill Farm — now home to The Silo Cooking School — is a cultural institution with more than five decades of history in New Milford, Connecticut. Founded on Ruth and Skitch Henderson's passion for food, fine art, music, and conservation, the property helped spark the recreational cooking movement in the 1970s, well before the Food Network era. Today, The Silo operates as a cooking school, event venue, and community gathering place tucked into the Litchfield Hills. Led by Chef Constantine "Dino" Kolitsas, the program offers hands-on cooking classes, corporate team-building sessions, private group classes, catering services, and youth summer camps. The campus has served tens of thousands of children and adults from across the region and holds accredited NGO status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The farm's white barn and silo buildings sit on open grounds surrounded by trees — a rural Connecticut setting that suits celebrations, cultural events, and creative programming in equal measure.

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    Alder Manor

    U.S. 9, Yonkers, NY 10701, USA
    • Spaces for 200-300 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    Alder Manor is a 72-room Renaissance Revival mansion in Yonkers, New York, designed in 1912 by the architecture firm Carrère and Hastings for mining magnate William Boyce Thompson. Named for Thompson's Montana hometown of Alder Gulch, the estate sits on more than six acres of classically inspired gardens filled with authentic Roman artifacts imported from Italy in the early twentieth century. The interior is defined by a succession of original architectural features: marble floors, walnut and oak paneling, a rare English-style trompe-l'oeil ceiling, a 15th-century Italian stone fireplace, an actual 16th-century Italian church façade incorporated into the structure, a three-story staircase, and an indoor tiled pool topped by a stained glass window. Many of the 72 rooms retain original Renaissance paintings and historic artifacts. The grounds command views of the Hudson River and the Palisades. Alder Manor is available for film, photo, and commercial shoots, with convenings, retreats, private events, and weddings anticipated in 2026.

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    Altamura Center For The Arts

    404 Winter Clove Rd, Round Top, NY 12473, USA
    • Spaces for 100-150 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Historic Space

    The Altamura Center for the Arts & Cultures sits in Round Top, New York, in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Founded in 1970 by soprano Carmela Bucceri Altamura and her husband Leonard Altamura, the center grew from a performing arts school into a cultural organization known for its international voice competition and immersive summer opera institute — drawing faculty from institutions including La Scala. From April through November, the center opens its grounds for weddings and private events. The property offers a blend of indoor and outdoor spaces — including a tent, decks, and canopies — and accommodates gatherings of 100 or more guests. A bridal suite is available on site, and hotel accommodations with event package pricing are within walking distance.

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    Cove Castle

    13 Castle Ct, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925, USA
    • Spaces for 16-200 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Waterfront

    Cove Castle sits on two lakefront acres along Historic Greenwood Lake in Greenwood Lake, New York, approximately one hour from New York City. The property includes a 58-slip marina and a combination of indoor and outdoor event spaces, with panoramic views of the lake and surrounding hills as a backdrop for celebrations. The site carries a layered history in the area — it operated as an ice factory in the early 1900s and later as a boat-building facility before becoming an event destination. Today, Cove Castle hosts weddings, engagements, anniversaries, baby and bridal showers, sweet 16s, corporate holiday parties, and fundraisers. A signature offering is the Chef's Table, a private dining experience on the dock with seating for up to 16 guests, personalized tasting menus, customized printed menus, and dedicated exclusive staff — all set against open lake views.

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    Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

    895 Shore Rd, Bronx, NY 10464, USA
    • Spaces for 30-125 Guests
    • 2 Museums
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Total Spaces

    The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, located in the Bronx's Pelham Bay Park and the only remaining big country estate in the city, covers the social history of the individuals who lived and worked on the estate during the nineteenth century. Less is more in this case. The mission of the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, which is the last remaining "great country estate" in the Bronx Pelham Bay Park, is to create a vibrant site through the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of the property and grounds for the benefit of the public throughout the greater New York City metropolitan area and beyond. In order to achieve our mission, we must do the following things: 1) protect, preserve, and restore the site's architecture, landscape, and collection; 2) interpret the site's history in compelling and innovative ways; and 3) develop dynamic education programs for students in grades K-12, adults, and families. In addition to being administered by the Bartow-Pell Conservancy, which is a proud partner member of the Historic House Trust and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is home to the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum.

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    Sanzari's New Bridge Inn

    105 Old New Bridge Rd, New Milford, NJ 07646, USA
    • Spaces for 65-250 Guests
    • 4 Restaurants
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 1 Tent

    Sanzari's New Bridge Inn is an Italian restaurant in New Milford, New Jersey, housed within a historic building in Bergen County. The kitchen specializes in Italian cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian-inspired daily specials, and the dining experience spans three distinct settings. The Bar Room features wood trim, a fireplace, and live entertainment most weekends — a natural gathering space for cocktail-driven events. The Grand Dining Room is formally appointed with rich décor and an extensive wine list. On the second floor, the Ballroom is a dedicated private event space with tasteful décor and a private bar, suited for intimate weddings, birthday celebrations, baby showers, christenings, and corporate functions. For larger events, a Banquet Tent and Patio extend the venue's capacity, with configurations supporting groups of up to 350 guests. Private events include complimentary valet parking, place cards, and easels, with custom linens and additional vendor referrals available through the events team.

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    Regency House Hotel

    140 NJ-23, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444, USA
    • Spaces for 350 Guests

    A landmark along Route 23 in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, this property traces its roots to the late 1960s, when it was built as a Sheraton hotel. It later became the Regency House Hotel, known throughout Northern New Jersey for hosting weddings and banquets, before joining the Wyndham family in December 2018 as Baymont by Wyndham Pompton Plains/Wayne. The dedicated Regency Weddings & Conference Center serves a wide range of occasions — weddings, vow renewals, bridal and baby showers, Sweet 16 and Quinceañera celebrations, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Indian weddings, graduation parties, holiday gatherings, and corporate meetings and mini-conferences. The hotel's events team works directly with clients to develop a custom proposal for any event.

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    Hancock Shaker Village

    1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 01201, USA
    • Spaces for 75-270 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Barn
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Hancock Shaker Village is a living history museum on 750 acres at the base of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts, offering weddings and private events across a campus of twenty historic buildings. Heirloom vegetable and herb gardens, farm animals, and sweeping mountain views provide a setting unlike a conventional event venue. Event spaces range from the heirloom gardens — available for outdoor ceremonies and photographs — to The Timberframe, which accommodates up to 75 guests, and The Event Tent, which hosts up to 270 guests with views of the surrounding mountains and one of the oldest working farms in New England. The Village sits approximately two and a half hours from Boston and three hours from New York. Staff assist with events from bridal luncheons and rehearsal dinners through the wedding day itself, and the Village provides couples with a curated list of regional vendors including caterers, florists, photographers, videographers, sound rental, and entertainment.

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    The Lazy Swan Golf and Country Club Village

    1754 Old Kings Hwy, Saugerties, NY 12477, USA
    • Spaces for 300-400 Guests
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 1 Country Club

    The Swan Country Club is a golf and event venue in Saugerties, New York, situated in the Hudson Valley foothills with views of the Catskill Mountains. The centerpiece event space is a 12,500-square-foot octagonal ballroom featuring crystal chandeliers and state-of-the-art theatrical lighting that can be customized to complement any color scheme. The ballroom accommodates more than 300 guests for weddings and private celebrations. Ceremonies can take place on the wrap-around veranda overlooking the manicured grounds and fountains. The venue's in-house culinary team, led by a nationally recognized chef, provides full-service catering with custom menu planning. The Swanbar — a two-level outdoor bar with panoramic mountain views — rounds out the property's event offerings with a farm-to-table menu featuring locally sourced ingredients.

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    LakeHouse Inn

    615 Laurel St, Lee, MA 01238, USA
    • Spaces for 175 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Ballroom

    A hidden gem nestled between the towns of Lee and Lenox, Massachusetts, in the Berkshire Mountains. This tiny four-season boutique hotel is noted for its warm, friendly hospitality as well as its great position in the heart of downtown. Tanglewood, Kripalu, Jacobs Pillow, Barrington Stage, The Mount, and Monument Mountain Reservation are all excellent places to spend your time during your visit. The LakeHouse is one of the most popular wedding venues in the Berkshires, as well as a popular corporate retreat and relaxation destination. Pull into our driveway, take a look around, and you'll quickly realize that you've discovered a hidden gem in the Berkshire Mountains. Take advantage of the LakeHouse sunset views across Laurel Lake by sitting on the back cliff with a glass of wine at the start of your stay. Save some time to explore the lake, whether it's with a kayak or a paddle board, which are both available to our guests at no extra price. Our goal is for you to feel completely at ease while on your Berkshire getaway with us. The Lakehouse Inn, which is centrally placed, offers a variety of lake activities as well as a tranquil atmosphere that is known to relax the mind. Away from the site, the Berkshires are home to some of the best food and culture in the region. “There aren’t enough superlatives to describe this gorgeous Inn! Fully renovated to such elegant beauty. The rooms are beautiful, comfortable with the best views of Laurel lake… Every detail of this Inn is so well and lovingly thought out.” - Yuki C.

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    Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds

    37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ 07822, USA
    • Spaces for 230-250 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    The Conservatory is a 5,000-square-foot glass event building set on the grounds of the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, New Jersey. Established in 2008 originally for flower and garden exhibitions, the venue has evolved into a dedicated wedding destination hosting over 100 events annually. The building pairs its rustic setting with elegant details — cathedral ceilings, mahogany finishes, exposed wood beams, and floor-to-ceiling windows. A permanent dance floor anchors the reception space, which accommodates up to 230 guests. Four distinct ceremony locations give couples a range of settings: the Zen Garden, a gazebo, the Whiskey Garden, and an indoor space with a retractable garage door that opens onto a paver patio and seven surrounding gardens. An evening fire pit on the patio extends the space into the later hours. The venue hosts one event at a time, with all on-site catering provided exclusively through Willow & Sage.

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    The Emerson Resort & Spa

    5340 NY-28, Mt Tremper, NY 12457, USA
    • Spaces for 50 Guests
    • 1 Resort

    The Emerson Resort & Spa is a hidden gem only two hours outside of Manhattan. Open rooms and oversized windows showcase breathtaking vistas and bring the beauty of the outdoors in, designed with the magnificence of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley in mind. Our award-winning spa offers nature-inspired treatments, our trademark restaurant, Woodnotes Grille, The Shops at Emerson, and the World's Largest Kaleidoscope. Skiing, hiking, motorcycling, fishing, and attending outdoor concerts are just a few of the many activities available in the area. Alternatively, visit the eclectic and historically significant towns of Phoenicia, Woodstock, and Saugerties. Weddings An beautiful celebration for individuals who want to celebrate their wedding in a small group. The Emerson Great Room is ideal for intimate weddings of up to 50 people, with a big chandelier, staircase, fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Mount Tremper and the rushing waters of the Esopus. For nearly 25 years, The Emerson has specialized in intimate weddings and elopements, working closely with each couple to develop unique and distinctive details that make their wedding... their wedding. The Emerson is an easy-to-reach resort with reasonable accommodations, located just two hours from New York City. Our specialty restaurant, Woodnotes Grille, provides on-site catering, and wedding weekend alternatives like as rehearsal dinner and wedding brunch are available. Our trademark service is something we take great pride in at the Emerson. Our event coordinator will guide you through the whole planning process, starting with a personal tour of our services, and our seasoned special event crew will look after you and your guests on the day of your wedding.

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    Inn at Erlowest

    3178 Lake Shore Dr, Lake George, NY 12845, USA
    • Spaces for 120-250 Guests
    • 2 Ballrooms
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 3 Total Spaces

    The Inn at Erlowest, originally built in 1898 as a private residence, is a historic Queen Anne-style stone castle situated on the shores of Lake George in New York's Adirondack Mountains. The property operates as a luxury wedding and event destination, with multiple indoor and outdoor spaces capable of hosting gatherings from intimate celebrations to receptions of 250 guests. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 250 guests with sweeping Lake George views, while the Second Story Ballroom and the stone-framed Courtyard each host up to 120 guests. North Point, a grass-covered peninsula extending over the lake, offers an outdoor ceremony site framed by mountain vistas. Shepard's Restaurant, the property's 4-Diamond farm-to-table dining venue, provides on-site catering for all events.

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    Depe Dene Resort

    3494 Lake Shore Dr, Lake George, NY 12845, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests

    Depe Dene Lakeside Resort — pronounced "dee-pee-dean," a Native American term for family and togetherness — occupies more than 10 acres of beachfront along Lake George in New York's Adirondack region. The resort fronts the water with more than 350 feet of private beach, which the resort describes as the largest private beach on Lake George. At the heart of the property stands the Historic Waterfront Mansion, a five-story, 12,000-square-foot estate built in the late 1800s by Captain D.S. Denison and one of the final homes from Millionaires' Row. With panoramic lake views throughout, it is available for family reunions, wedding parties, and corporate conferences. The broader resort campus encompasses villas, cottages, townhouses, suites, and motel rooms, all within walking distance of the beach and pool. On-site amenities include a heated outdoor pool, kayak and paddleboard rentals, tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, a game room, and a playground — resources well suited to multi-day group celebrations.

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    The Royal Regency Hotel

    165 Tuckahoe Rd, Yonkers, NY 10710, USA
    • Spaces for 250-600 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Ballroom

    Our three ballrooms, which can accommodate anywhere from 50 to 400 guests, provide a romantic and luxurious setting for any wedding celebration. Our knowledgeable staff can assist you in selecting from a variety of wedding packages, which include everything from hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and a full dinner service to DJ services, photography, and floral design and decoration. You can host a baby shower, the next office holiday party, or a sweet sixteen party at the Royal Regency Hotel in Yonkers, New York. The hotel's event spaces and knowledgeable staff will make sure that your event runs smoothly. We provide a comprehensive range of event services, ranging from linens to catering. Among the many amenities available at our spacious Yonkers meeting venues are video conferencing, teleconferencing, projectors, coffee and tea stations, TV/VCR/DVD players, flip charts, microphones, whiteboards, and computer rentals, among other things. As a result of our collaboration, we'll ensure that you have everything you need to conduct business effectively and successfully. The Royal Regency Hotel can accommodate any event you have in mind, thanks to its relaxing lounge, three ballrooms, and the ability to combine the ballrooms into larger spaces. Our Crystal Ballroom has a built-in stage, and all of our venues can be outfitted with podiums, video conferencing systems, and other specialized equipment.

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    Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Course

    870 Shore Rd, Bronx, NY 10464, USA
    • Spaces for 220 Guests
    • 1 Country Club

    Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Courses are located in Pelham Bay Park and feature a variety of elegant venues, including the 1,800-square-foot art deco Great Room, a glass-enclosed pavilion with seating for more than 220 guests, a picturesque gazebo with seasonal flora and a charming stone walkway, and more. You might admire the stunning views of the two golf courses, which are ornamented with lush greens, majestic forestry, a trickling creek, and gently sloping hills, in addition to the gorgeously restored clubhouse. Our magnificent locations are complimented by an amazing team of event management professionals, catering sales coordinators, a maitre d', and a full-service private events crew, as named Best Wedding Venue in the Bronx and Westchester by The Knot. Our unequaled amenities and customized attention, together with our range of wedding and event packages, ensure that your event will exceed your highest expectations. Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions Our stunning indoor and outdoor event locations will ensure that your event is one to remember. Hold your ceremony in our beautiful gazebo and garden, repeating your vows among the season's newly planted flowers. Perhaps the pavilion, which is covered in glass and features exquisite white draperies and delicate chandeliers on each of the three 10-foot peaks, is more your thing. In one of our lavish banquet halls, entrust your large reception to our team of seasoned catering and event management experts for a magnificent, worry-free wedding that is sure to impress your guests. Corporate Events Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Courses can help you take your corporate event to the next level. Replace your traditional boardroom with a meeting in our newly remodeled clubhouse, or have a convention in one of our expansive venues, which can accommodate over 2,000 people. Our expert event staff will work with you to ensure the success of any event, from small, professional breakfasts and power-networking luncheons to large seminars and corporate meetings.

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    Beekman Arms & Delamater Inn

    6387 Mill St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, USA
    • Spaces for 120 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Ballroom

    Innkeepers and visitors alike have been enjoying the Hudson Valley's natural splendor since before the Revolutionary War at the Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn. This historic resort, which has been in continuous operation since 1766, has retained much of its colonial beauty and character while providing guests with modern conveniences while on a historical holiday. Weddings The Beekman Arms is located in Rhinebeck, New York, a beautiful Hudson Valley town with a rich history. You and your guests will enjoy our one-of-a-kind guest experience in a 250-year-old building. Our buildings contain 80 rooms to accommodate you and your guests. Our site is not only ideal for wedding ceremonies and receptions, but it is also a fantastic setting for showers, rehearsal dinners, overnight accommodations, or even a simple post-wedding luncheon after the ceremony. We have designed wedding package choices to accommodate events of any size, and our Events Team will work with you to customize any package or assist you in planning the wedding of your dreams. Please contact us for more information. Local seasonal vegetables from our Hudson Valley Farms will be used by our Culinary Team to construct the highest quality meals possible. We take great pride in providing traditional service, preserving the local charm, and providing courteous welcome. Conference Center Our Delamater Inn property boasts a wonderful new conference room, complete with fireplace and French doors leading to a big porch, which is available for use by our guests. While this space is suited for 25-30 people when set up in "conference" form, it can handle more people when set up in "theatre" style. The latest technology is accessible, as are a variety of additional excellent services provided by our knowledgeable and dedicated team members.

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    The Cottage in the Pines

    1200 NY-42, Sparrow Bush, NY 12780, USA
    • Spaces for 240 Guests
    • 1 Historic Space
    • 1 Estate
    • 1 Mansion

    Host Your Next Event in Mt. Sinai You will be treated to a level of customized, distinctive service at Willow Creek Golf & Country Club that mirrors the exclusivity of our renowned country club. We take pride in giving you and your guests our undivided attention. Allow us to pamper you with excellent cuisine and unsurpassed service in a refined setting. We also make unique corporate events and celebrations. Give your staff a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our private country club location provides a distraction-free environment that is beneficial to business. On Long Island, you can host your dream wedding. Willow Creek Golf & Country Club is the ideal place for a wonderful Long Island wedding, offering the greatest cuisine and excellent service to you and your guests. Allow your visitors to enter through the stately Grand Entrance Foyer and proceed to the majestic Lakeside Ballroom. Our large wedding venues on Long Island can be tailored to fit your specific requirements and wishes. For your fantasy Long Island wedding reception, our elegant ballroom, which overlooks the stunning golf course and lake, can comfortably seat up to 240 guests. Our on-site chef will construct a unique menu of delectable cuisine using only the freshest ingredients. We are delighted to provide you with only the greatest cuisine and exceptional service. The Willow Creek Wedding Team will oversee every detail, going to great lengths to ensure that your special day is perfect. We really hope to provide a magnificent wedding day for you and your guests, one that will be remembered for a lifetime.