If you asked me to describe this venue in two words, it would be easy: Beauty and Heart. Yes, the The Natural Gardens is a meticulously landscaped, beautiful dream setting in the Catskills. But the owners, Steve and Cathy, are what MAKE this venue absolute perfection. This property is their home, and they care for their guests like their own family - they put their heart and soul into this venue, and do the same when caring for their bridal couple. My husband and I were originally looking for a venue in Hudson Valley, but our guest size, desire for a weekend event, and Fall-timed nuptials prompted us to expand our search further into the Catskills. Thank goodness it did! When we arrived at the venue for our first visit, it was September, and the grounds were still beautifully lush and green, with blooming flowers. We were quickly won over by the treelines, ponds, and gardens. Steve is a horticulturist, and has cultivated every inch of the property with love - and it shows. We knew it would the tree-lines would be perfect for our fall wedding, complete with yellow, orange, and red foliage (and it was!). On that first day, Steve and Cathy took us on a tour of the property, and we loved that there were plenty of options to host a number of events, and have it feel like a 'different' venue for each aspect of our wedding weekend. They also had plenty of recommendations for us - from caterers to local hotel/private home accommodations. We booked with them a little more than a year in advance, and they stayed highly responsive and communicative right up until our wedding weekend. They also let us know that we were welcome to come back at any time to take photos (including engagement pictures), or make plans for our wedding weekend. We didn't end up doing so because we live in New York City, but it was helpful to know the option was there! During our wedding weekend, we ended up using the property for two days: On Friday, we held a Color Wars style game day for our guests, followed by a welcome party dinner in the forest. On Saturday, we had an outdoor ceremony, followed by a reception in the barn/event center, topped off with a s'mores bonfire under the stars. The weekend was magical, in large part thanks to Steve and Cathy. Unfortunately, we had a wedding planner who under-delivered, and Steve and Cathy were well aware of the stress and hardship that this caused us. But they made sure that we were well-taken care of, and graciously took on MUCH MORE than they should have had to to ensure the weekend was as successful as possible. From ensuring our cake was on display for our guests, to golf-carting us around the property to get photos/video in as many settings as possible, to combing the property for lost items the morning after, Steve and Cathy went above and beyond our expectations. And our guests absolutely LOVED all the photo ops with the beautiful fall scenery. We couldn't have picked a better spot to start our forever. Thank you, Steve and Cathy! PS - A few things to know/be mindful of: There's no mobile/wi-fi service (yet), but they are working on it. We actually loved that we (and our guests) were able to completely disconnect. It made for a better party! There is an onsite bridal house with plenty of couches, a bedroom, and sizeable makeup/hair space for wedding day. This bridal house was my absolutely LIFESAVER - it was a great place to retreat, get my zen, and prepare for the long day of wedding festivities. Steve and Cathy are constantly making upgrades to the venue - so ask about what they may have in store for your target dates. In between our booking and our actual wedding weekend, they built out some restrooms by the bonfire area which was also near we were had our "games." It was a perfect addition that was totally unexpected! read more

My daughter had a weekend wedding at Natural Gardens in September of 2018. We are so grateful to our hosts Cathy & Steve. They worked nonstop, handling details large and small for our frankly, very disorganized group. They really are amazing! If you're considering Natural Gardens for any kind of event, I strongly recommend that you come and tour the property because the website simply cannot do justice to this stunning place. As you walk the grounds you'll find yourself thinking "This is the loveliest spot" each time you round another bend. The beautiful color palette in the trees, flowers and grasses will change with every visit. Cathy and Steve seem to be constantly improving the venue--we had a great cocktail hour after the ceremony at their new outdoor reception area. Some of our guests were the first to stay in the glamping cottages. Cathy catered our Friday night dinner. She's a really talented chef--and you'll be able to check out her culinary skills at the tavern they're opening soon on the property. We had a truly wonderful experience. There are so many choices one has to make for a wedding. The best decision we made was to hold it at The Natural Gardens. read more

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I attended a wedding at the Natural Gardens and loved every moment. From the outbuildings to the gazebo to the walking paths to the event barn, everything about this venue is perfect for a wedding. The secluded, serene environment provides a deeply spiritual and vibrantly green background for festivities. I will say that the venue is nearly impossible to find on your own (due to the lack of phone service) but that local shuttle services and taxis can lead the way. Also, the venue requires a lot of walking so make sure to take advantage of a golf car ride; and, definitely plan on bringing a pair of comfy shoes to wear as the night rolls on. Overall, I enjoyed myself thoroughly. I found the staff to be helpful and friendly; and, the grounds to be nothing short of magical. read more

I attended a lovely wedding at the Natural Gardens this summer and had an absolutely lovely time. Guests were asked to wear comfortable shoes because of the natural, unpaved landscape and grass that makes up the beautiful venue surrounded by trees and ponds. The location is outside of cell service (which we were also informed about) which ended up being a blessing in disguise because it helped us fully immerse ourselves in the beautiful moment of our friends celebration. The inside venue itself is a large newly (looking) constructed wood barn that was very clean and comfortable which manged accommodate a fairly large number of guests. Because there were many outside places along the ponds with benches there was never a feeling of being confined and it allowed the guests to escape to nature and watch the stars with the near 0 light pollution. The venue staff were very friendly and helpful toward guests specifically with transporting on golf carts those who needed assistance getting to the ceremony which was a short walk away. read more

A beautiful, nature-filled venue! I went to a wedding there recently and loved all the different spaces they created (barn, pond, gazebo, meadow, forest). My small son was there and had a blast listening to frogs and watching the stars when the sun went down. It felt intimate and infinite at the same time. This is a remote and magical place, and definitely worth a visit. read more

Our daughter had her wedding at Natural Gardens yesterday. I must admit that I was a bit of a skeptic having visited the property during late fall/early winter. But we were blown away by the property, food, preparations and care that Steve and Cathy showed us. They have a vision and they are executing it flawlessly. How lucky we were to have found this place. All our guests were blown away as well. We highly recommend. read more

I'm in a wedding band and have attended roughy 200+ weddings as a result. This venue, hands down, is the most beautiful one I've encountered yet. Attended a gorgeous wedding as a guest and loved every moment. The setting is glorious. I would 100% have my wedding here! read more

I was able to be behind the scenes at a summer wedding here. I was the matron of honor and saw many details many other reviews may not have got to see! On the property, there is a small chateau (cottage) where the gals in the wedding were able to get ready. A bedroom, a sitting area with pit-type couch, and another small area with a love seat were places to hang out and change, but there was also an area for hair and makeup set up with good lighting. The torches that lit the path between areas the wedding used made the short walk magical. Late night set-up included a bonfire on the property where guests played guitar, sang, and roasted marshmallows for s'mores. The golf carts greeted us at the bonfire and helped us with our small suitcases of hair/makeup/change of clothes and drove us up the hilly driveway to our bus. Personally, I liked the small barn mouse who ran across the rafters during my speech. He made the audience laugh and took the pressure off me! I highly recommend this event venue for outdoor weddings and family reunions! read more

Attended a wedding here that was truly one of the most beautiful and magical I've ever experienced. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, and a must-visit stop for those who appreciate nature and want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The staff is also incredibly kind and responsible. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

we attendend a a wedding here in july. magical!!! yes it was hot, its july in new york, its going to be hot and sunny. the venu is beautifully landscaped farm with ponds full of koi, frogs and all kinds of animals. super bonus with all the frogs and fish we had zero mosquitos! the owners provided golf carts for people who didnt want to walk or wore the wrong shoes for an outdoor farm wedding. the propert owners and staff were very attentive and well prepared for the day and evening. the barn is beautiful inside and clean. yes we saw a couple mice running high up on the walls but its a barn in the country. the bathrooms were clean and well maintained. the couple things that went slightly wrong were the weddig coordinators fault. at night the farm lights up the paths and ponds, but just enough so it doesnt take away from the crystal clear starry sky view! there are benches and seating all along the ponds! its cozy and romantic. super bonus was a bonfire that went late into the night! anyone would fall in love with this place. thank you guys for having us and i hope some other friends get married here! read more