The Best Venues for a Barn Wedding in the Hudson Valley

Rustic elegance abounds when you choose an upstate barn venue for your wedding.

The Hudson Valley has become a world-renowned wedding destination thanks to four-season beauty and celebration sites that range from elegant ballrooms to pastoral farms. But barn venues, in particular, have become iconic of Hudson Valley weddings — especially for couples seeking a touch of rustic elegance or a uniquely bohemian aesthetic. Barn venues exude warmth and history, with gorgeous natural tones and soaring ceilings — yet each one is unique. Here’s where to find your ideal upstate New York barn wedding venue.

 

OWLS HOOT BARN | Coxsackie NY | @owlshootbarn | INSIDE+OUT Spotlight

With a passion for the region’s rich history, Owls Hoot Barn in West Coxsackie was lovingly restored to a venue that can accommodate up to 180 guests. The property features a historic 1800s barn set among seasonal wildflowers and a tree-lined creek to provide countryside ambiance. A covered pavilion serves as an ideal cocktail hour space, with a nearby bonfire option available. Rentals are available to maintain a vintage aesthetic, such as mason jars, lanterns, old books, and more; there’s even a 1965 Ford pickup on the property, ideal for photo ops.

CALLICOON HILLS | Callicoon Center NY | @callicoonhills

This historic hideaway is defined by its eye-catching architecture and peaceful vibe. Once a resting place for fatigued New Yorkers, the property has become a mecca for leisure-seekers and happy couples alike. Dating back to the 19th-century, its rustic barn can set the scene for every part of your once-in-a-lifetime celebration. For a truly stunning venue that blends vintage charm with unbeatable scenery, look no further than Callicoon Hills.
From intimate gatherings to lively soirees, Callicoon Hills ensures to create that ‘wow’ moment, no matter the season with its picturesque backdrop, delicious cuisine and a variety of indoor/outdoor settings. Unparalleled natural beauty, vintage charm, and incredible variety.

OZ FARM | Saugerties NY | @ozfarm

Oz Farm offers a special setting for weddings and receptions for couples holding ceremonies, renewing their vows, or celebrating the anniversary of their nuptials here. The 3,200 square foot rough cut oak barn was once a working horse barn, it has been refreshed to accommodate 150 sit down guests with entertainment and a dance floor. There is no shortage of adorable horses, ponies, and more beautiful animals at Oz Farm. With many moments to choose from they will arrange for special interactions to highlight your event.  Available from Thursday to Sunday for weddings and special events, this breathtaking location creates a picturesque ambience for you and your guests.

CRESTED HEN FARMS | High Falls NY | @crestedhenfarms

Located at the base of Mohonk Mountain and nestled on the banks of the Rondout Creek, Crested Hen Farms in High Falls provides the ideal site for an elegant rustic wedding or special event. The farm sits on over 32 acres and boasts a 3,000 square foot event space with soaring ceilings, and large hand sewn beams that are original to the structure. The venue is available from mid-Spring through mid-Autumn.

FULL MOON RESORT | Big Indian NY | @fullmoonresort

Full Moon Resort offers an authentic Catskills wedding experience tucked away on a winding road in Big Indian. Among a slew of options to create your ideal wedding, their spacious barn with skylights and a loft space is strikingly luxe. Weekend wedding options include on-site catering for everything from a welcome barbecue to morning-after brunch, with accommodations aplenty in cottages with panoramic views, spacious suites, charming bed-and-breakfast-style lodging, and glamping options.

STONEHILL’S | Accord NY | @stonehillsfarmhouse

Stonehill’s in Accord is the sort of venue where you feel far away from it all. Set in a quiet, woodland setting, their restored 1800s dairy barn space features elegant touches like warmly lit lanterns and country-chic table settings, accommodating up to 200 guests. Outdoor ceremony and cocktail hours take place on handicap-accessible lawn and graveled space, and catering is suggested through a preferred vendor. Overnight stays at their historic farmhouse complete your wedding weekend.

THE BARN AT BLACK WALNUT FARM | Saugerties NY  | @thebarnatblackwalnutfarm

The Barn at Black Walnut Farm is a historic 19th-century barn. The property sits on 34 acres with open meadows, forests, winding nature trails, and gardens, offering an idyllic backdrop for events with 3 ceremony site options: The Forest, The Meadow, and The Lawn. The venue can accommodate 80 guests for a seated dinner and up to 200 guests for dancing and cocktails/standing room. Many larger groups have dinner on the lawn under the stars (or, rent a tent)– and then bring everyone into the barn to dance the night away!

KIERNAN FARM | Gardiner NY | @kiernan_farm

Kiernan Farm in Gardiner is a working cattle farm and winery on a historic property. You’ll say “I do” on rolling pastures before celebrating in a post-and-beam barn built in the late 1700s, surrounded by the natural splendor of the Shawangunk region: fruit trees, streams, soaring rock walls, and more. Weddings include the use of the ceremony field with seating for up to 150, an event barn, a restroom trailer, and a farmhouse (for up to 10 guests) Thursday through Sunday.

THE BARN AT LIBERTY FARMS | Ghent NY | @barnatlibertyfarms

The BARN at Liberty Farms sits on a 300-acre certified organic farm in Ghent and can accommodate up to 150 guests. Formerly a thoroughbred stallion barn, the venue also features eight large stalls that can be used as experiential spaces like a lounge area, coffee station, photo booth, or dessert bar. Weddings are offered May through October (heating and air conditioning are both options) and on-site farm-to-table catering is available.

MILLBROOK VINEYARDS AND WINERY | Millbrook NY | @millwine

Entering Millbrook Winery’s 130-acre estate feels like arriving at an Old World vineyard. Enjoy bucolic views during your outdoor ceremony, before dancing the night away in their charmingly rustic 1940s barn. The main loft area can fit up to 120 guests and opens up to an outdoor patio with sweeping views of the vineyard below. Please note, as of publication, only spring weddings are being offered.

THE BARN AT VILLA VENEZIA | Middletown NY | @thebarnatvilla

The stunning Barn at Villa Venezia in Middletown offers 27,000 square feet of event space in their two-story venue. The ground-level reception room can fit up to 300 guests, while upstairs can seat half of that, but with birds-eye views of the rolling countryside below. On-site catering, accommodations, and a coordinator are available, among other amenities.

7M2K | Kingston NY | @7milestokingston

The 1,200-square-foot events barn at 7 Miles to Kingston is just one of the gems of this retreat destination in Kingston. With space for up to 120 guests, the wheelchair-accessible barn is surrounded by manicured lawns with views of the Esopus Creek and an on-site coordinator is available to help plan your weekend wedding. Accommodations are available on the property in a renovated historic stone house.

THE RUSTIC BARN AT PLEASANTLY DEVINE STABLES | Rock Tavern NY | @pleasantlydevinestables

Situated on 100 acres in Rock Tavern, The Rustic Barn at Pleasantly Devine Stables offers a warm and inviting space for up to 150 guests beneath its tall ceilings and rough-hewn beams. The property also features a serene pond, tree-lined scenery ideal for outdoor ceremonies, a covered cocktail patio, air conditioning and heating options, and the use of a historic farmhouse with a detached bridal suite.

THOMPSON RIDGE VIEW FARM | Pine Bush NY | @thompsonridgeviewfarm

Formerly a dairy farm, Thompson Ridge View Farm has been given new life as an authentically rustic events venue for up to 150 guests. Celebrate your big day in a restored barn that maintains original features like cow stalls and a tin roof. Located in Pine Bush on 134 acres of pastoral fields with mountain vistas, you can also choose to have an outdoor ceremony with hay bale seating before enjoying photo ops and ax throwing during cocktail hour.

BUTTERMILK FALLS INN & SPA | Highland NY | @buttermilkfallsny

Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa in Milton has been long-lauded for its contemporary-country accommodations, acclaimed spa services, and farm-to-table dining, creating an all-in-one setting for a charming wedding weekend. Although larger events can take place at their riverside outdoor setting, the Barn at Buttermilk offers intimate rustic elegance for up to 90 guests with catering from onsite Henry’s Restaurant. Overnight stays in their stunning hotel are available for up to 50 guests.

INDIAN RIDGE | Highland NY | @thebarnatindianridge

Whether you want to say your vows beside blooming apple blossoms or during peak fall foliage, the Barn at Indian Ridge is situated on 300 acres in Highland and available year-round. The 4,000-square-foot post-and-beam barn offers plenty of room for dancing and dining for weddings of up to 200 guests after a scenic outdoor ceremony; choose from various settings, including a meadow, near a waterfall, or lakeside. Onsite accommodations are available and preferred caterers are suggested.

RYAN FAMILY FARM | La Grangeville NY | @theryanfamilyfarm

Rustic charm with a modern twist, historic Ryan Family Farm has been making memories for lifetimes. The venue can accommodate up to 160 guests comfortably inside the spacious 3000 square foot barn, leaving ample room for a dance floor. With additional space on the raised patio area for cocktail hour and adjacent ceremony lawn area. Alternate deck, lakeside and indoor ceremony option available too. Originally built in 1828, this venue is steeped in history and charm.

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