The Farm, started a dozen years ago by Steve and Candice MacLean, sponsors all kinds of events…read moreinvolving farm-to-table cuisine, but I came for a wedding. I confess that I was uptight about driving around up here at night but finally figured out that if I stayed on Rt. 23 North to where it crosses with Glendale Rd. (listed as County Rd. 565), I'd be ok. Straight up, make a right, and follow that twisting road to the Farm. Going back later, take 565 West to Rt. 23 and then down to Rt. 287. Pretty straightforward. I came early, thinking parking might be a problem, but it wasn't. At that point, the wedding party and family members were taking pictures in the back, so I loitered around the side. I'm more socially adept than I used to be, but being social does require a lot of energy from me, especially when I'm around a large group of people that I don't know or haven't seen in several years, and I was somewhat depleted at that point, suffering the aftereffects of a bad migraine, an adverse reaction to the migraine medication, and lack of sleep. But this was my oldest friend's son getting married, and I was determined to soldier on. The "cocktail bar" was opened, and, in the past, that would have been a problem for me. Temptation beckoned. Socially uncomfortable? Have a few drinks, and if you're not quite transformed into the life of the party, at least you'll loosen up. Thankfully, I resisted that Dionysian siren call. The thought of driving home on those twisting, darkened roads was daunting enough sober. Drunk? Suicidal. Also, the memory of trying to "loosen up" and succeeding was a rare one. Much more common were memories of becoming an insufferable a**hole. So, I stuck with water. And Coke. The wedding was held outside, with the idyllic backdrop of the surrounding hills and mountains, and cows feeding peacefully in the pasture beyond, serving to set the appropriate mood. The minister (I believe from the Universal Life Church?) asked everyone to shut off their cellphones and such so that we could all be fully engaged in the service. A few minutes later, a cow in the field moo-ed the longest, loudest moo I've ever heard from a cow (admittedly, I haven't heard too many, being a child of suburbia), and I quipped to my neighbor sotto voce, "Someone forgot to tell Bessie to quiet down." Ha ha. The service was lovely. Thankfully, it was a beautiful day, moving towards a glorious dusk and sunset, as my friend and his ex-wife (who was and still is a wonderful lady) escorted their son to the altar. Then the bride-to-be was escorted to the altar by her parents. Afterwards, we moved inside the converted, modernistic barn. I was seated at Table 13, and thought, "Is that an omen?" Turns out, it wasn't. I was seated with a friendly group. I only knew 1 person at the table, but most of us had a Wayne background (as in Wayne NJ). People were dancing towards the front, and the music was loud, so conversation was episodic and minimal, but we did agree, old-timers that we were, that the music we grew up on was far superior to what they were listening to nowadays. One gentleman at the table mentioned Billy Joel as being in that superior category, and I diplomatically refrained from commenting; things I've learned never to discuss at large gatherings with people I don't know well-- (a) politics (b) religion, and (c) my antipathy to the music of Billy Joel. The food was very good, served buffet style. Fresh potatoes, vegetables, chicken, a delicious squash soup. And the appetizers that were served during cocktail hour-- a puff pastry I couldn't identify but was tasty; a substantive cheese ball; pork sliders that I could have made a meal of. There were pleasant moments for me. My friend's older sister, whom I've known since I was 7, came to me and re-introduced me to various members of her immediate family, telling me I should take a seat at their table. I would have, but I didn't want my "Table 13" comrades to think I'd spurned their company. But it was a nice, warm moment. And as I got ready to leave, my friend hugged me and said, "This guy is my brother." For someone who always felt like an outsider standing beyond the circle, it was nice to be reminded that this was 1 circle that I was a part of. The drive to Rt. 23 was a bit hairy, with my cataract-afflicted eyes, but thankfully that affliction wasn't compounded by alcohol. I made it home in 1 piece. Any criticisms? The bathrooms leave something to be desired. Often, there was a line outside. The doors seemed flimsy, with outside light filtering in through the cracks. If you're only micturating, as I was, not a big deal. And the price for the wedding is not cheap. Still, this is a wonderful, gloriously rustic venue to have a wedding at, or some other event. Beautiful memories are created in this setting that will last a lifetime. Peace, love and prosperity to the happy couple, and to all couples! May you enjoy a long, healthful and happy life together!

I was part of a bridal party that recently had a wedding at this venue. The venue is wonderful and…read morescenic, the food is decent but the service is absolutely terrible. Weddings are stressful, this venue went out of its way to add to that stress. The wedding coordinator Christie was absent for the entire preparation of the ceremony with the exception of stopping in to make sure the bride had alcoholic beverages (the least of anyone's concerns). The bridal party was left to figure it out for them selves. The groomsmen had absolutely no guidance whatsoever. Christie emerged from the abyss at the last second to make it look like she was doing something only to disappear again shortly afterwards. We were told it was the first wedding she coordinated which makes sense as she appeared to be a hostess who was promoted at last second to get Steve out of a jam. Christie fully disappeared shortly after everyone came in from the reception never to be seen again. Part of the package included a room for the groom and groomsmen to get ready in. The venue removed this accommodation (without removing cost). We were forced to find an Air BNB to get ready in prior to arriving to the venue. Guests were not properly directed and were left to wander into the ceremony aimlessly. Vendors were denied water in violation of the Geneva Convention. The venue repeatedly told the DJ to turn down the music which was well within noise ordinance, lying about people who were asking for it to be turned down. The husband and bride were never asked nor informed about this issue. The DJ ended up coordinating a fair amount of the events himself and was the only reason this wedding didn't turn into a riot. Steve was no where to be found the entire time (most likely counting out the $43,000 he was paid for this event.) We did catch his scowling at us as we packed everything up through the window as if we had done something wrong. All of this would have been forgivable had the cows that were promised been present for the photos and ceremony. P.S. if someone in your bridal is pregnant and asks for crackers while getting ready make sure you pay extra for that otherwise they'll give you an attitude about it when they say no.

We went to the blue arrow farm last night because they band that we had heard about called jungle…read morehabitat was playing and they are a fan that specializes in 70s songs and I have to tell you they were amazing. Not only did they put on a great music tribute to the 70s but they changed outfits throughout the whole presentation and performance and we're just amazing. Blue arrow farm is just an incredible place to visit year-round and they have a great bar and the food is very good. Highly recommend blue arrow farm and Pyle Island, New York.

Blue Arrow is such a beautiful landscape and farm. The event areas are great. The cause Blue Arrow…read moresupports is incredible. However, don't book an event there unless you are willing to drop a lot of money. As this story goes, I have come to find out I am known as the "bare minimum" booking. Mike, the owner, also made it clear that I can review on Yelp! but he is not concerned as nobody really is concerned with Yelp! as that's where people go to leave negative reviews. His Google reviews are better. If you book an event, speak to anyone but Ariel. Ariel made promises that she didn't keep and verbally explained the contract in a way that cost me money. All of which was explained to Mike, who basically said he was "surprised" as he never has had a conversation like this. On top of making sure to tell me how he lost money on my event booking, he didn't offer anything more than a discounted event should I want to come back and that he'll speak to Ariel. Which by the way, she even quoted some misinformation in an email chain withMile and I. Essentially, Ariel was all about my booking until it was disclosed that I wasn't looking for anything more than a space with light refreshments and snacks. Ariel did the reservation for me but pushed doing double appetizers as I might not have enough for 30 people. I went home with 4 trays of food and everyone had eaten a lot. Hmmm. So I lost money there. I also was told that someone would be on hand to make sure my guests were welcomed and ensure they were in the right place. I was doing a surprise party for my wife, I was the chauffeur. I was told it was no problem to have someone on hand to do that until I got there. Surprise! There wasn't. Mike told me I didn't pay enough to justify a $25 an hour staff member to help. Wait? I never asked for someone for the three hours and understood people would self serve. I was PROMISED someone for a few minutes during the initial kick off. I was also told how to set up music wrong and when I texted Ariel I was told to find the Chef at the location and ask them. Cool. Ariel also made it clear that the hour set up and break down, didn't apply to me as I wasn't decorating so I was limited to 3 hours. Mike told me the opposite. So I lost extra time. Mike basically told me since I didn't do a walk through this is why all these issue occurred. I don't believe a walk through would have help with an improperly explained contract that I abided by, a promise that Ariel or someone would be there between 1215-1230 to help with my guests because Ariel said they really couldn't come before 1230 and the fact that I tried to do one round of appetizers but was told I really should do 2, especially since I was not doing an actual dinner and I should trust her. There was also a stink bug issue the day of that Mike told me was an issue all over. However, I was at a few events the past few weekends that didn't seem to have this issue. I also checked with individuals in events in Orange County and they denied this issue . But as Mike said, it's an old barn what would I expect. Essentially, Mike was very friendly and cordial but offered me - you signed this contract and Ariel told me you didn't want any help so they did the "bare minimum" for me as I was there "bare minimum" reservation. Ironically, my initial conversation with Ariel was very transparent and if Blue Arrow wanted to make money over creating a memory they should have declined my request.

Stella is amazing to work with! Her attention to detail is second to none. I love her style and she…read morebrings that extra special touch. from her show stopping cakes to overall event design you feel like you're walking into a really special event made just for you. I'd recommend her for any occasion big or small!!

From the owner: At Stellar View Events, we bring your vision to life with custom-designed event décor, floral…read morearrangements, balloon installations, sweet buffets, custom cakes, and more. Whether you’re planning a wedding, birthday, baby shower, graduation, or corporate event, we offer full-service event design and planning tailored to your style and budget. With experience as Head of Marketing for Martha Stewart and as an Executive at Party City, our founder brings a wealth of industry expertise, creativity, and trend insight to every celebration. You can trust that your event will not only look stunning, but also be flawlessly executed. Our Signature Services Floral Design From elegant centerpieces to lush bouquets, we handcraft every floral arrangement to elevate your event and leave a lasting impression. Balloon Décor Transform your space with modern balloon arches, backdrops, and installations in a variety of colors and themes—perfect for photo moments and grand entrances. Custom Cakes & Sweet Buffets Delight your guests with stunning custom cakes and themed dessert tables. We offer fully curated sweet buffets with candy, cupcakes, cake pops, and more. Favors & Custom Touches We create personalized party favors and decorative accents that reflect your unique style and make every guest feel appreciated.

I cannot recommend Jacque and Lifetime Events by Jacqueline highly enough! From start to finish,…read moreJacque went above and beyond to create an unforgettable winter ski getaway and an incredible 50th birthday celebration at Whiteface Lodge. Every detail was handled with precision and care--from crafting a daily itinerary of winter activities like skiing, ice skating, and dogsledding, to orchestrating a spectacular birthday bash complete with shuttle service for guests, stunning décor, catering for food and beverages, a fantastic DJ, photographer, and even fun photo booths. The list of what she managed is endless! What truly stood out was Jacque's professionalism and calm confidence throughout the entire process. Even when things were uncertain, she never wavered. Jacque made me feel completely supported, as if I had a trusted partner who always had my back. Her ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and keep everything running smoothly ensured that I could relax and enjoy every moment knowing I was in good hands. If you're looking for someone who combines creativity, organization, and grace under pressure, Jacque at Lifetime Events by Jacqueline is the one. She turned my vision into reality and exceeded every expectation. I am beyond grateful for her hard work and dedication! Thank you Jacque!! Keisha Grant-Heslop

Jacqueline did it all from finding the venue down to the decor for my 4 year old's fairy themed…read moreparty! It was a gorgeous and fun party and I had absolutely nothing to with most of it which was amazingggg. If you need an event planner because you simply don't know how or don't have the time to plan anything, she's your girl. She will deliver professionally and beautifully!

Very nice family that runs this business, used them multiple times over the years, events always…read morewent well.

I used this service for a Fourth of July BBQ and they were phenomenal. Everyone was very courteous…read moreand proffessional. My wife and I didn't have to life a finger. They left the house and the kitchen looking better than before they arrived.

Faith Ferguson Productions over promises and under delivers. If you're "hoping" for a great event,…read morethey have a good story. Unfortunately, hope is not a strategy. Countless mistakes, lack of communication, and failure to deliver were consistent throughout the planning stage. Not surprisingly, those same traits were there on the day of the event as well. This is one event planner you will not regret avoiding.

Faith Ferguson is a wedding planner extraordinaire. At our first meeting, she walked us through her…read moreprocess, discussed our budget with us in a comfortable yet productive way and made sure to understand what was most important to us on our big day. From there, Faith procured a contract that was specifically designed to our needs and budget, which took away the need for multiple rounds of negotiations and revisions. When it comes to Faith, she makes everything easy. Once we officially started working with Faith, it was off to the races. She was diligent, giving us multiple checklists and timelines of what tasks we needed to complete and associated due dates. This helped us stay organized and gave us the direction we needed. Nevertheless, she still walked us through each item to make sure we were comfortable with every decision we made. She helped us negotiate numerous vendor agreements, saving us thousands of dollars in the process. One thing I loved about working with Faith - she introduced us to several wonderful vendors, but also had no problem working with vendors we found on our own. Faith is the ultra-professional. You know those horror stories you hear from friends of thousands of dollars of unexpected costs coming up in the last couple of weeks leading to their wedding? We were done planning everything and had the last month to spare, allowing us to truly enjoy the final weeks leading up to our big day. Faith had every single detail covered; there are no surprises with Faith. Faith's problem solving ability is what I'd say most distinguishes her from other professionals in the space. When we second guessed some of the choices we had made - Faith was there to speak to the vendors and make sure they would adjust their plans around what we needed. More than anything - Faith was an emotional rock for us. She understands how weddings can exacerbate difficult family dynamics and she helped us ensure everyone remained excited and positive about the big day. At the wedding - Faith jumped into action. We did not worry about a single thing on our wedding day. Every vendor arrival, setup detail, timeline concern - Faith was on it. She organized the whole day like a pro and by the time we arrived to our venue, it was sparkling. The entire day went off without a hitch - again, no surprises with Faith. She kept our bridal party and family informed of the timeline and made sure we didn't fall behind, which is no easy feat. We had the night of our lives and were worry free- we just knew Faith had it all handled. Not a single thing went wrong on our big day and that's completely a testament to Faith. If you're looking for the wedding planner that has it all - look no further, Faith is it!

Ananya is a wonderful planner that takes utmost care of client needs. She is thorough with her…read moredesign and considers the client requirements and suggestions. She is very patient and has completed projects in a short notice as well for some of my friends. She can handle both traditional events and parties as well. Highly recommend her for all of your party needs.

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