Top Upstate New York Premiere Venues
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Diamond Mills Hotel & Saugerties Steamboat
25 S Partition St, Saugerties, NY 12477, USA- Spaces for 350 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
In the historic Village of Saugerties, New York, Diamond Mills is a Luxury Boutique Hotel, a Contemporary Farm to Table Restaurant, and an Event Venue. Diamond Mills offers a hotel and gourmet celebratory experience unlike any other in the region, nestled between the mighty Hudson River and the gorgeous Catskill Mountains. Visitors to Diamond Mills are welcome to participate in a variety of activities such as hiking, farm and wine tours, antiquing, kayaking, waterfalls/swimming holes, skiing, and other outdoor sports. Saugerties is home to the world-famous Garlic Festival and the HITS Horse Shows, as well as some of the most gorgeous and rustic pick-your-own apple orchards in the country. Diamond Mills is a fantastic destination escape, located just 10 miles from Woodstock and a short trip from Rhinebeck, Tivoli, Kingston, Phoenicia, and Hudson. Weddings & Social Events Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern and Saugerties Steamboat Co., both known for raising the bar for wedding locations in the Hudson Valley, offer unrivaled waterfront wedding backgrounds to say "I Do!" You will find three separate spaces in Saugerties, New York, about 100 miles north of New York City, where the Esopus Creek meets the Hudson River, likely to match your distinctive wedding or event style and personality. Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern is the ideal meeting location for friends and family to celebrate your wedding weekend, from our 30 room boutique hotel and world-class Tavern food to thrilling outdoor activities and access to quaint businesses within walking distance. It is your idea. It is Your Party. It is Your Call. Our Occasion Professionals recognize and respect the significance of your event. Whether you are organizing a beautiful wedding reception, an intimate celebration, or a small get-together, we will be there for you every step of the way. We customize and coordinate every little detail from start to finish to ensure you have the best day of your life on your wedding day!

Angelo's 677 Prime
677 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207, USA- Spaces for 22-150 Guests
- 7 Restaurants
- 4 Event Spaces
- 3 Meeting Spaces
677 Prime brings its fine-dining culinary program to private events at 677 Broadway in downtown Albany, New York, hosting gatherings of 10 to 200 guests across seven distinct spaces on the second floor. Rooms can be reserved individually or combined, scaling from an intimate 22-person boardroom meeting to a 150-guest cocktail reception in the combined State and Hudson rooms. The kitchen team supports every event with chef-driven menus — buffets, passed hors d'oeuvres, specialty cocktail stations, and plated dinners — and accommodates custom requests and dietary restrictions. Several rooms, including the State Room and the State + Hudson combination, offer panoramic views of the Albany skyline; others are configured for conference-style presentations with full A/V setups including projected screens, sound systems, and high-speed internet. The events program is suited to weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, corporate dinners, and business meetings, with a dedicated event sales manager coordinating each booking.

Catskill Weddings at Natural Gardens
304 Sutherland Rd, East Meredith, NY 13757, USA- Spaces for 250-500 Guests
- 1 Barn
- 1 Farm
- 1 Garden
Natural Gardens spreads across 107 acres in the Western Catskill foothills near East Meredith, New York. The property has been cultivated over decades into a landscape of twelve koi ponds with stone waterfalls, native orchid beds, woodland garden paths, and hundreds of perennial varieties — a setting the owners describe as grown rather than built. The centerpiece for events is the Catskill Barn, a reception space finished with cedar floors, vaulted ceilings, and exposed hand-hewn beams. Screened windows frame views of the ponds and surrounding forest, and the barn accommodates up to 250 guests with tables, chairs, a dance floor, and bathrooms included. Ceremony locations across the grounds include a pondside platform with a wooden gazebo and stone waterfall, wooded clearings, and curated garden paths. A dedicated bridal barn with staging rooms, a makeup room, and a mirror room serves the wedding party throughout the day. The venue allows outside catering and can coordinate shuttle service for guests. A bonfire area is available for evening gatherings, and the property's 25 landscaped acres provide generous space for portraits and lawn games.

Race Brook Lodge
864 S Undermountain Rd, Sheffield, MA 01257, USARace Brook Lodge, which is located in Sheffield, Massachusetts, is tucked away at the base of Mount Race, and it extends to you a warm invitation to a place of tranquil respite and exceptional hospitality that is in harmony with both the local environment and your own inner harmony. Visit us for a variety of experiences, including lodging, dining, hiking, weddings, retreats, and live music. When you leave your room, you will be greeted by breathtaking hiking trails that will lead you to the must-see views from the top of Race Brook Falls. These views are not to be missed. From there, you can gain immediate access to The Appalachian Trail, and just on the other side of the brook, you'll find our farm garden, where we grow the majority of the produce that we use in our restaurant. The foundation of our family-run establishment is a profound dedication to catering to the specific requirements of each of our visitors. We welcome married couples who are looking for a peaceful and romantic getaway in the Berkshires to celebrate anniversaries, weddings, or just because. In addition, we are a venue for corporate events, family get-togethers, and yoga and wellness retreats. We are here to provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime, stress-free experience that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and more connected to yourself, nature, and any new friends you made along the way. Regardless of what your needs are, we are here to meet them. Our historic lodge, which is run by our family and is situated in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires, has 31 guest rooms, as well as walking trails, waterfalls, a variety of gathering spaces, and a serene atmosphere, making it the ideal location for a truly enchanted vacation. We provide a variety of wedding packages that are designed to bring each couple's vision to life. One of these packages includes the one-of-a-kind opportunity to gather for the entire weekend, during which time close friends and family can spend extended periods of quality time together. Your group can choose from a wide variety of activities both on and off the premises, and we will be happy to provide any catering services or other amenities you require. Our multiethnic team creates an environment that is warm and inviting for everyone, and we are fully dedicated to assisting you in planning the wedding of your dreams.

Basin Harbor
4800 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT 05491, USA- Spaces for 16-650 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 7 Outdoor Spaces
- 18 Total Spaces
For more than 140 years, Basin Harbor has been shaped by five generations of the Beach family, beginning in 1882 when Ardelia Beach opened her farmhouse on the shores of Lake Champlain to visitors seeking an escape from the city. What began as a working farm grew, under Allen Penfield Beach, into a full resort with cottages, a golf course, a dance hall, and an airfield — additions that still define the property today. Set on the Vermont shoreline with views across Lake Champlain to the Adirondack Mountains, Basin Harbor now offers dining at Ardelia's restaurant, an 18-hole golf course, a boat club, and lakeside recreation alongside more than a dozen indoor and outdoor event spaces. Waterfront lawns, a tented dock, and historic rooms host everything from intimate dinners to weddings and group events for 300 or more guests, with rain contingency planning and on-site lodging in inn rooms, cottages, and private houses supporting multi-day celebrations.

Baro
485 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M4, Canada
The Kaaterskill
424 High Falls Road Ext, Catskill, NY 12414, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
Our delicious rooms have been carefully created, and while they are polished, sophisticated, and clever, they are nonetheless simple and have an appeal to everyone. Splendid panoramic mountain views can be found in every room, and many of the accommodations also have a stone fireplace, a private jacuzzi bath with a separate shower, satellite DVD TV, high-speed internet, a private patio, a small kitchenette, superior linen, and one-of-a-kind decor. The verdant grounds and breathtaking vistas at The Kaaterskill offer for the perfect setting for a wedding that both you and your guests will remember fondly for the rest of your lives. The Kaaterskill is unlike any other hideaway since it offers panoramic vistas of the surrounding Catskill Mountains as well as more than 40 acres of spectacular landscape. This gorgeous property showcases the finest that the Catskill Mountains have to offer, including breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, acres of woodland and pastoral land, stunning walkways that run along sluggish rivers, and ancient trees. Using the Wedding and Event Calendar, you may discover which dates at The Kaaterskill are still open. Our Venue Coordinators focus their efforts exclusively on weddings and other special events throughout the week. If you would like more information about hiring the venue for your forthcoming events, please get in touch with the wedding planner at the Kaaterskill by calling (646) 988-5497 or sending an email to weddings@thekaaterskill.com.

The Georgi On The Battenkill
21 Adam Ln, Shushan, NY 12873, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
Nestled along the world-renowned Battenkill River in Shushan, New York, The Georgi Park and Museum sits on nine acres of lush lawns and gorgeous gardens just west of the Vermont border. The Battenkill wraps around the property on nearly all sides, creating a naturally serene setting framed by a row of 60-plus-year-old hydrangea trees and a canopy of oak, chestnut, apple, and basswood. Originally bequeathed to the Town of Salem in 1989 by Jessie Georgi, the property combines a riverside community park with a museum housing Italian panel paintings and a mineral collection. The grounds are available for weddings, memorial gatherings, family celebrations, and performances from May through November. The Community Room offers a residential-style interior suited for meetings, workshops, and smaller gatherings, and doubles as a bridal suite. For larger celebrations, the open and level lawns along the river accommodate tenting arrangements of varying scales.

Bar Raval
505 College St, Toronto, ON M6J 2J3, Canada- Spaces for 100-200 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
A Barcelona-inspired pinxto bar with small plates to share and a variety of cocktails, beer, wine and fortifieds.

The Inn on Broadway
26 Broadway, Rochester, NY 14607, USA- Spaces for 12-200 Guests
- 1 Bar
- 5 Hotels
- 5 Total Spaces
Built in 1929 as the University Club of Rochester, the Inn on Broadway is a boutique hotel and full-service event venue in Rochester, NY. Architect Leon Stern designed the building in Georgian Revival style, and its original character endures throughout the property in wood-paneled walls, carved woodwork, fireplaces, and leaded-glass accents. The venue hosts weddings, private dinners, and corporate gatherings across five distinct event spaces, from the chandelier-lit Ballroom — which seats up to 125 guests — to intimate rooms like The Library and The Parlor suited for smaller private gatherings. All catering is handled in-house through Gio's Prime 26, the on-site steakhouse. Wedding packages include in-house coordination, hotel room blocks at discounted group rates, gold Chiavari chairs, ivory linens, and late-night access to Vanni's Jazz Lounge for post-reception celebrations.

Log Country Inn
4 Larue Rd, Spencer, NY 14883, USA- Spaces for 40 Guests
Log Country Inn B&B has offered a peaceful retreat on the edge of 7,000 acres of New York State forest since 1987. Founded by Wanda, a Polish emigrant who converted the rooms of her log cabin to welcome guests from around the world, the inn now comprises two properties — the original Log Country Inn and the All Welcome Inn — with six rooms total in Spencer, NY, about 11 miles south of Ithaca. The property's woodland setting makes it a natural fit for reunions and family gatherings, and the inn is open to hosting events in collaboration with artists and creatives. Guests have access to hiking trails, fishing ponds, a fire pit, and a playground on the adjacent state forest. A complimentary breakfast — with vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options — is included with every stay. The inn welcomes guests from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ travelers, and is pet-friendly.

Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel
4229 Stuhlman Rd, Vernon, NY 13476, USA- Spaces for 350-400 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Event Space
Vernon Downs Casino Hotel sits in Vernon, New York, where harness racing has drawn crowds since the track first opened. The property combines a working racetrack — live racing runs April through November — with a casino, AAA-approved hotel, and a state-of-the-art Event Center suited to everything from wedding receptions to corporate gatherings and social celebrations. The Event Center accommodates up to 350 guests for sit-down dinners, with views overlooking the historic racing track. Catering ranges from passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktail displays to grand buffets and multi-course seated dinners, with pricing structured to fit varying budgets. A dedicated Wedding Sales Manager coordinates event planning and logistics. The venue earned the WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award in 2020. On-site hotel accommodations keep out-of-town guests steps from the reception, and six dining venues — including Mr. G's Food and Spirits, Ring Eyed Pete's Sports Bar, and the Miracle Mile Restaurant — give groups additional options across the property.

The Fern Lodge
46 Fiddlehead Bay Rd, Chestertown, NY 12817, USA- Spaces for 20 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Total Spaces
The Fern Lodge is a boutique waterfront inn set on 70 acres of wooded land bordering Friends Lake in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Located in Chestertown roughly an hour and fifteen minutes north of Albany, the property offers five intimate guest rooms — each with a king-size bed, stone fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, and lake or mountain views — within a Great Room anchored by vaulted log ceilings and a central stone fireplace. For events, the lodge specializes in elopements, petit weddings, vow renewals, and honeymoons for parties of 2 to 20 guests. Ceremonies take shape in several lakeside and indoor settings: the lakeside gardens, the screened-in porch with fireplace, the boathouse deck, and the Great Room itself. Elopement packages include a local officiant, bridal bouquet and boutonnière, a boutique wedding cake, sparkling wine, and a full multi-course breakfast for all guests. Full property rental is available, and the lodge welcomes LGBTQ+ couples and celebrations.

Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa
100 Center St, Lewiston, NY 14092, USA- Spaces for 60-180 Guests
- 2 Hotels
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Meeting Space
Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa is a boutique hotel set on historically significant grounds in Lewiston, New York — a small-town riverfront community approximately 20 minutes from Niagara Falls. The property's site served as the launching point for the U.S. invasion into Canada during the War of 1812, and the hotel carries that heritage through architecture that reflects the old-world tradition of lodging and Lewiston's lasting charm. The hotel hosts weddings, elopements, corporate meetings, and private events across two dedicated spaces: the Lewiston Ballroom, which accommodates up to 180 guests on the second floor and opens to the outdoor Sunset Terrace overlooking the Niagara River and escarpment; and the Fairbanks room, which seats up to 60 or receives up to 100 for a reception. Event planning is supported by an executive chef and a dedicated Special Events Liaison, and the hotel's on-site restaurant and full-service spa round out the experience for guests staying on property.

Grapevine Farms
2373 NY-7, Cobleskill, NY 12043, USA- Spaces for 100 Guests
Grapevine Farms Restaurant & Boutique occupies a restored 1850s farmhouse in Cobleskill, New York — the same building long known to locals as "The Mauhs'." The owners discovered the then-abandoned property while studying at SUNY Cobleskill, renovated it with family and friends, and opened on October 12, 2002, just one week after their wedding. Spread across three floors of themed rooms, the property brings together a Farmhouse Bistro, Wine Cellar, bakery, and retail shop under one historic roof. Banquet services are available for private groups looking to host gatherings in the farmhouse setting. Grapevine Farms was named 2020 Retailer of the Year by the New York Wind & Grape Foundation.

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park Ave, Lackawanna, NY 14218, USA- Spaces for 100-200 Guests
- 1 Landmark
- 1 Outdoor
- 4 Total Spaces
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is a landmark event venue set within Frederick Law Olmsted's 19th-century South Park in Buffalo, New York. At its heart is a Lord and Burnham-designed conservatory completed in 1900 — a 20,000-square-foot glass greenhouse with domed ceilings nearly 70 feet high, encompassing 12 interconnected tropical greenhouse galleries and a permanent plant collection of approximately 5,400 species. The venue hosts weddings, receptions, galas, corporate events, showers, and celebrations of life across two current settings: the historic Conservatory and an outdoor Courtyard with views of the iconic Palm Dome, each accommodating up to 120 seated guests. The Canopy, a newly constructed nature-inspired event venue featuring soaring timbered ceilings, wall-to-wall windows, and treetop views of South Park, is available for booking with a 2027 opening — offering a Palm Room for up to 180 guests and an Orchid Room for up to 100, or combined capacity for more than 250. All events are supported by an in-house event coordination team, with a network of approved catering partners and flexibility for outside vendors.

Cherry Island Weddings
Cherry Island, Alexandria, NY, USA- Spaces for 20-250 Guests
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 1 Historic Space
- 2 Total Spaces
Casablanca on Cherry Island is a Gilded Age estate set on five acres of lawn and gardens along the St. Lawrence River, accessible by water from Alexandria Bay, New York. The Victorian mansion was originally built for Louis Marx, an American tobacco and sugar planter, and its interior still features pressed tin ceilings, stained-glass windows, two player pianos, and a Meissen china collection that has remained on the island for generations. The estate hosts weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and private events for 20 to 250 guests, with catering arrangements available for larger celebrations. The wraparound porch — with its sky-blue ceiling and panoramic river views — serves smaller cocktail gatherings, while the broad lawns and interconnected reception rooms together accommodate elaborate seated affairs. For groups requiring overnight accommodations, the 13-bedroom main house sleeps up to 28 guests.

A Tiny House Resort
2776 Co Rd 23B, South Cairo, NY 12482, USA- Spaces for 400 Guests
A Tiny House Resort is a 45-acre family-run destination in South Cairo, New York, nestled in the Catskill Mountains about two hours from New York City. Founded in 2017 by three generations of the same family, the property was transformed from an overgrown waterfront parcel into a one-of-a-kind retreat built around creek life and natural beauty. The setting includes a half-mile of Catskill Creek frontage, an on-site waterfall, a seasonal heated pool, a Makers Art Studio, resident farm animals, and 15 uniquely designed tiny houses. The resort opens its full grounds for private events — small weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats, and milestone gatherings — with exclusive access to all facilities when the venue is reserved for a private event. Outdoor activities including tubing, kayaking, hiking, and guided goat walks add a distinctive character to any celebration held here.

Owl's Hoot Barn
386 Bronck Mill Rd, West Coxsackie, NY 12192, USA- Spaces for 180-250 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Barns
- 1 Historic Space
Owl's Hoot Barn is a historic 1800s Dutch barn surrounded by a beautiful natural setting. With a variety of smaller barns, there are many different locations to host your event. The barn can host up to 180 people and the pavilion is a great place to have a cocktail hour. Owl's Hoot Barn also features an incredible outdoor space where couples can have their wedding ceremony. With multiple spaces, it's easy to have every part of your wedding, including the ceremony, cocktail party, and reception, at Owl's Hoot Barn.

Emerson Park Pavilion
6914 E Lake Rd, Auburn, NY 13021, USA- Spaces for 120-480 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Historic Space
- 2 Total Spaces
Emerson Park Pavilion is a historic lakefront event venue in Auburn, New York, situated on the shores of Owasco Lake and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The pavilion blends well-preserved architecture with updated event amenities, offering a distinctive backdrop for weddings, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, and private celebrations. The venue's two primary indoor spaces handle a wide range of group sizes. The Owasco Ballroom accommodates up to 320 guests for seated dinners and 480 for receptions, and comes equipped with a 16-by-22-foot stage and built-in projection screen — well suited for presentations, awards evenings, and large-scale receptions alike. The Lakeside Dining Room provides roughly 2,400 square feet of flexible space for groups up to 120. Outdoor ceremony areas line the waterfront, with a flower fountain setting and a lakeside path; a covered porch serves as a weather contingency. All events are supported by A&M Catering, which provides full-service bar packages, in-house catering, and dedicated coordination from planning through event day. Complimentary WiFi and parking are available on site.