I am writing this as a wedding guest as i, along with my family attended a wedding this past…read moreweekend from 11/11/2022 - 11/13/2022. As a guest, it is pretty cool to pretty much have a place for the weekend, and do events the entire weekend. Also not to mention to not have a curfew or any time restrictions. First on friday, in the evening, we attended the toast. it was nice, and pretty cool to ride in a golf cart on the way to your destinations in between places. Only thing is it is a little cold to do things outside. the heat lamps at the toast did help, but everytime the wind blew and that the ground was wet, it was making everything cold, including me. Anyways tho, the event was gorgeous, and it was a perfect stay underneath the pavolon. The next day was the wedding. And again a bit cold to be outside, but bundling up helps. The view was gorgeous with mountains surrounding everyone. Next we took the golf carts to the barn. Will admit, since there was lots of people, it should have been a little more organized as far as getting people on the golf carts, but i think they managed pretty well. Now the barn, is so beautiful! Love the big setting with the bar, and the bar outside as well. Didn't really like the music tho, but that's more up to the wedding party-- like a little less electronic sounds and more full songs. If i danced to the full everytime we touched by cascada it would have been awesome! the floor is heated in the barn and it was pretty warm in there, which helped the people who were cold from the outdoors at least. love the atmosphere and it is a big place also. On Sunday, we went back to the barn for some breakfast. again tho kind of cold if people leave the barn door open. Overall fun atmosphere and cool place. Definetely different from the normal city husslers.

We wanted to have a different wedding from the "cookie-cutter" country clubs that we had been to so…read moremany of before. We couldn't have wished for a better location, right from the moment we saw Stone Tavern Farm, we fell in love with the place. The fact you have no time restrictions and can pretty much do whatever you want for a whole weekend meant our wedding would be completely unique.We got married at the end of September and had stunning weather as well as early fall leaf colors, it was perfect. We worked closely with John (the owner), Ashley (wedding coordinator) and Colin (onsite manager). Leading up to the wedding, John and Ashley are clearly very busy and sometimes didn't respond as quickly as we would have liked, but when they did, they calmly fixed all of our concerns. We were having nearly 200 people for the weekend and due to there being another wedding location nearby, finding accomodation for later responders was challenging but John promised everyone would get somewhere and he personally insured it happened. When it's your wedding week, John and his team make you feel like the most important people in the world and they handle EVERYTHING. From the cake topper breaking the morning of the wedding, to making sure all the guests are well taken care of while waiting for the ceremony to start (because our first look photos took longer than expected), to ensuring the bridal and groom actually get to eat at the cocktail hour and reception, to a STUNNING fireworks show! As with any wedding there is a great deal of planning involved. Because we were having a 3 day event, this workload was tripled. We started by looking at vendors recommended by Stone Tavern Farm as well as some of our own. Friday night we had John's BBQ (delicious!) and karaoke. Saturday we had cold cuts for lunch and lawn games and then for the ceremony used the phenomenal Rhinecliff as our caterers (Dale and James were LEGENDS) and the sublime Larry Siegel Band for our musicians. Sunday was a wonderful brunch in the pavillion (STF provided). Our flowers were provided by the Catskill Flower Shop and they were simply stunning, Lydia was extremely easy to work with and thoroughly professional. The talented Hendrick Moy was our wedding photographer. Also, Ashley did a wonderful job with our drapes and decor. All of these vendors were some of the finest I had ever seen at ANY wedding. The Rhinecliff catered to our Italian family on the bride's side and English family on the groom's side. Cocktail hour was well served and the main courses were hot and delicious (go for the short ribs!) The Larry Siegel Band were a 7 piece live band that played for almost 5 hours, they had a varied repertoire and all of our guests were floored by their talents. The drummer even played with the B52's in a previous life! When we met with Lydia at the Catskill Flower shop she took our "vision" and turned it into perfect table arrangements, bouquets, and other details into reality. Lydia even helped us to build on our ideas and gave us great recommendations for candles and other small details that made the ceremony site and barn look absolutely beautiful. Our only issue was with Rolling V Transportation. They were providing transportation for our guests to and from the ceremony. I would not recommend them at all, they wanted to pick up some guests at 12pm for a 4pm wedding start! They were completely useless and didn't seem to know the area at all. Thankfully John and Ashley stepped in and personally ensured that everyone got to and from the wedding. All in all we had a completely stunning and memorable wedding. Many people commented that it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to. Standing outside the barn at the cigar bar watching the climax of the day a huge private fireworks display cannot be put into words. Thank you everyone at Stone Tavern Farm for making our wedding the greatest day of our lives.

It's literally a magical step back in time. Beautifully renovated old mansion in the Catskills. So…read moremuch history in every nook and cranny. Haunted in a Romantic way. You can feel the life and the love of this place the minute you walk in and the longer you stay it seeps Into your bones. Food was incredible - bed very comfy. Clawfoot tub. Each room has its own theme. The place is exquisite

Spillian is a lovely venue, but what really sold us were the people. The owners, Mark and Leigh,…read moreare retired theater people and they are there to put on a show. And you are the director! They really encourage you to make it your day, and it's a truly customizable experience. There is no fixed menu, or seating arrangement, or timeline. They work with you throughout the planning process to make everything your own. Mark and Leigh were incredible every step, not only were they able to comfortably answer all of our questions but everything went smoothly on the day. And Chris in the kitchen is something else, hands down one of the best chefs I have had the pleasure of chatting with, and if he offered, I'd be at his table every night for dinner. Another saving grace is that the venue itself doubles as an airbnb for you and your loved ones. You rent the house for the weekend, and it has 8 bedrooms to divide amongst your bridal party. It really helped me to let loose on my day knowing that my bed was right upstairs and that the Spillian staff would handle the cleanup. They also hosted our rehearsal dinner and morning after brunch, and it lessened the load to not have to plan two separate events with different vendors. Now let's talk about the day itself! I didn't have to lift a finger. My husband and I brought along decorations and signage, and expected to have to do some organizing ourselves. But the Spillian staff were there Friday night when we were unpacking asking what everything was and where we wanted it, and it was packed back up for us by Sunday morning. On Saturday, they went to work putting everything together for us. It was beautifully orchestrated by Spillian's coordinator, Sam. We can't thank her enough for making sure that our rainy day wedding went so smoothly, we barely even noticed that we had to shift our plans within 30 minutes! Originally, the whole affair was meant to be hosted outside, but persistent rain (it is the Catskills after all) had us moving the reception indoors. They had the whole event setup outside and moved it all inside in record time. By the time photos were done everything was set for dinner. They even offer a late night bonfire if that's your thing, and thankfully we were still able to light it in the rain. Overall 35/10 Have your wedding here, stop questioning it.

The experience at Covered Bridge Gardens is incredible and unforgettable…read more Kathy and the crew are without doubt, the most accommodating and creative!! When planning your event, they get to know you personally and intimately. They make sure that you will NEVER forget your special moments. From music events, to baby showers, wedding showers,,, they make it the most unforgettable for you.

I'm not particularly familiar with the housing situation in Bloomville/Bovina, so I couldn't tell…read moreyou whether or not there are a plethora of houses available that can sleep nearly twenty people...but the carriage house at the Turquoise Barn can. And surprisingly, it can do it quite comfortably. Evidently the Turquoise Barn is the name for this entire compound, which is primarily a bed and breakfast. I can't speak to their breakfast, but I can report that this carriage house and the surrounding grounds are absolutely gorgeous. If you're looking to get out of the city and get away from the grind, you could do a lot worse than this massive, rustic cabin. Especially if you want to do it with a bunch of your clown friends. The carriage house can not only sleep sixteen (be aware that this is with a couple bunkbeds and futons included), but it can also entertain at least that many easily. There is a decent-size kitchen, a long dining table downstairs, as well as another on the back deck...and seeing as how the house is at the base of the mountains, the view is spectacular. The layout of the house itself is rather intelligent, spaced well with a bathroom for each bedroom. Although the finishes are a bit rough, the showers have thankfully been recently updated, and the shower pressure is excellent. As far as I can tell, there are only two real downsides to renting this house: 1. It's not cheap. Sleeping four to a room with some on bunkbeds and some on pullouts, I would've expected to pay a bit less per head. Especially considering... 2. ...There are a lot of rules. Look, I get it. You have a house that sleeps 16, and people tend to get a little wilder in big groups...and it's usually better to tell people what is or isn't allowed up front. But to me, there's something...unwelcoming about being handed a list of regulations after paying a lot of money to stay somewhere. That said, there were only two major rules that really affected our stay: - No shoes in the house. A few members of our party pointed out that it was a big drafty house, and there weren't even carpets covering the floors...they were hardwood. I can understand not wanting mud tracked all over the house, that's just common sense. But if it's dry out? Also, we'd already paid a cleaning fee, which seems like it would earn us the right leave a little dust behind in order to keep our feet warm. - It's a vegetarian kitchen. Or a No Meat, Zone (they know better), if you will.* I can understand that the owners may be morally opposed to animal products and don't want them cooked in their pans, but it's a fact of life that there's nothing better than bacon and eggs to feed a big group of people on a lazy weekend morning. If you can get past the minor inconvenience of their rules, you'll love this house, and you'll love your stay. We were lucky enough to be there in fall as the leaves were changing, but I imagine summer is incredible as well, and curling up next to the woodstove** in the winter doesn't sound too bad either. ____________ *This became the anthem of the weekend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2cQSPRTdhg **We were told there would be enough wood for a bonfire, but we couldn't find anything more than a bit of kindling. Which was sad.

We rented the carriage house at the Turquoise Barn for an 80th birthday party. I cannot express our…read moregratitude to Michael and his beautiful property strongly enough. I'd seen pictures on the website, but they just didn't do the Carriage House justice. The 13 acres associated with the property are beautiful including trails and romantic points & gardens. What a gift, thank you Turquoise Barn!!

We came upon Mary's Cookin Again at Phoenicia's Fall fest and their rice and beans and mac and…read morecheese are all my daughter has been talking about since. She had an expander put in her mouth the day before so could not really eat much until we came across their stand and she absolutely loved it. Such sweet service and we are looking forward to the next time we see them!

Mary catered our wedding and the food was delicious and she treated us fairly and was accommodating…read moreof our needs. Thank you Mary!

We loved this Inn! Everything from the beautiful interior, grounds,rooms , amenities and amazing…read morebreakfast! So many details have been thought of. Would love to visit again!

This is a true gem. Its a rustic inn nestled next to a lovely stream surrounded by greenery. The…read morerooms have updated bathrooms and comfy beds. The Inn keepers are warm and friendly. This place is good for respite from urban life, a writers retreat or when you need to be surrounded by country life at its best.

Grounds are beautiful and amenities at this hotel are endless; a lot to offer if you want to get…read moreaway from the hustle and bustle of NYC. Particularly, I enjoyed relaxing on the porch and listening to the river in the morning and taking long runs along the river too. That to be said, I think there's a lot to be desired with their service and hospitality. It took me several calls to confirm our reservation, the innkeeper called me the wrong name 3 times when I finally got someone on the phone, and there is hardly any staff once you are there. Lastly, rooms are quite outdated, lack a television, and bathrooms haven't been touched since the 60s. For this price, I'd rather spend $150 more a night and live it up at Inness. I've heard there are updates occurring this winter, perhaps some of this will change.

Finally came to stay at this Inn after many years of passing by onto other adventures. Even with…read moreOur stay being in the height of winter there is so much to do - you never need to or leave the grounds. Indoor pool, basketball court, gym/workout room, snow shoes, cross country skis and boots, ice skating rink with a skates and well prepared food - cannot image whAt it is like in the springtime! The rooms are modest and comfortable and the staff is overall friendly and accommodating - We are sure to come back and see what fly fishing season brings -

Eileen Is one of the nicest people, and so accommodating. Attended a wedding for a dear friend and…read moreEileen was there to help with everything. She knew when to stand back and she knew when to help out. I couldn't recommend her beautiful barn enough!!!

Great venue for a small wedding or party. Outside gathering area, kitchen to prepare food, bar,…read moredance floor. Outside chapel area for ceremonies. Beautiful stonework. Owners are lovely and accommodating. 60 - 120 people.