If you asked me to describe this venue in two words, it would be easy: Beauty and Heart. Yes, the…read moreThe 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!

My daughter had a weekend wedding at Natural Gardens in September of 2018. We are so grateful to…read moreour 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.

This spot is magical. Peaceful, remote-- but with all the comforts you'd want for a night or three…read morein the woods, including a lovely tripod cooking grill, a beautifully clean outhouse (w soap and hand santizer provided), potable water, woodchips to sleep on, etc. Brad, who is the owner and host, greeted us when we arrived to check in on how we were doing. He has thought of everything. I cannot wait to return.

From the owner: Catskills off-grid campground with 45 acres devoted to exploring without feeling crowded. Each site…read moreis private and far from others, with 500+ environmentally protected acres just over the ridge. Come hike, play and stay: Whether our amazing all-season Colorado wall tent, rugged Lean-Too cabin, group camping site in an ancient bluestone quarry or just a remote site to pitch a tent and relax at altitude, we harken back to olden camping days without sacrificing comfort and modern amenities. Our entire mountain is available to rent for reunions and events, and we are open year-round! You are very welcome at Dirt Road Camp!

Crystal and her crew catered an outdoor party of 50 for us. They knew exactly how to plan…read moreeverything. The food was fantastic, with rave reviews from our guests. Thanks to Rooster on the Run our party was a huge success! We will definitely use them again!

Catered our post wedding brunch and did an awesome job. Both the food and the service were…read moreoutstanding. I'd strongly recommend!

Information from their website: https://www.stricklandhollowfarm.com…read more "Strickland Hollow is a working cider apple farm, artisan distillery and event space built in the 1800's nestled in the heart of the great western Catskill Mountains. Our Tasting Room, located at 70 Main Street, Delhi, showcases not only our spirits but the best wine, beer, cider and spirits from New York State, along with cooking classes and the occasional special dinner." I am writing a review of a cooking class I attended, "The Art of Making Sushi". Jerry Pelligrino wears a lot of hats. He is a farmer, distiller, and chef. After 20+ years in the hospitality industry, Jerry, came up to the Catskills to create Strickland Hollow Farms. The Tasting Room is the storefront where distilled spirits, ciders, beers, and wines exclusively from New York State are offered for sale. Conservas (food preserved in cans) are also sold there but they're not from NY. Attached to the left of the main shop is a room which can be converted to an ad hoc kitchen. That's where the cooking classes are held. Mise en place (putting in place) is a culinary term which means ingredients and tools are prepared and organized before the cooking begins. The success of this sushi making course was dependent on the preparation of the ingredients ahead of time. Fish (salmon, scallops, tuna) was cut into strips, pre-cooked shrimp (deveined with tail on) was available...halved avocados...julienned cucumbers...soy sauce...cutting boards...knives...makisu (rolling mats)...plates...sushi rice...everything was ready. A lot of work went into the preparation to make it easier for the students to learn how to make different types of sushi. Jerry usually focuses on teaching maki and nigiri sushi. This time, he also prepared gunkan maki zushi because I asked about it ahead of time. A brief demonstration of how to create each type of sushi started the class and then we were left to our own devices. I really liked this style because I think most of us were experiential learners. We had to do the thing to learn it, get a feel for it. Jerry also cut some chu toro (medium fatty tuna) I managed to get before the course in order to add it to what was already available. Yeah, I'm a geek and, Jerry, well, he is beyond accommodating. Overall, it was a really enjoyable course. We learned a lot. Jerry is a knowledgeable and engaging person. It won't be the last time I'll be taking a class at Strickland Hollow.

From the owner: We are a local distillery that makes apple based spirits, plus gin. We offer tastings of our…read morespirits. We also, carry other New York State beer, wine, cider and spirits. We host cooking classes year round. From April to October we offer food on our patio and inside.

The BlueStone restaurant that is attached to this golf course was so yummy last year! We were…read moregoing multiple times a week. I'm unsure of what happened though. Our food was absolutely disgusting. The potato soup was the consistency of mash potatoes and had a sour milk taste. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich which came on a small hamburger roll that was falling apart when it was placed in front of me. Soggy. Didn't get to try the chicken luckily, because my knife wouldn't even cut through. I don't know if the owners changed, but it has gone very much downhill. We will not be back.

This golf course is awesome. We came here on a Saturday morning went out with a group of 6 no…read moreproblems at all and had nothing but a great time. I think we pretty much had the course to ourselves. Very scenic course for a great value, you can't go wrong.

I was at the wedding this past weekend, and it was absolutely beautiful! Everything ran incredibly…read moresmoothly, the decor was sophisticated and exactly what the bride had envisioned. Not only was it beautiful to look at, the food to exquisite! Delicious, flavorful, and an apparent result of hard work. The workers went above and beyond to help guests. Would recommend!

Impeccable service and flawless catering services. Gorgeous displays and spreads of food.read more

We found Chef Deanna through Instagram and were intrigued. I sent her a quick note, and next thing…read moreyou know, we're on a phone call for over an hour that felt like 10 minutes. We asked Deanna to cater our 115 person, mountain top wedding with as much fire-prepared food as possible. Think Francis Mallmann (google him if you arent familiar). No running water. No electricity. She was game. She was more than game. She came ready to rumble and was cooking on the fire pit from morning until late night. Deanna is warm, talented, energetic, charming, and generous. She made amazing, locally sourced, fresh food our guests are still raving about. She has real relationships with farmers and producers in the area - her local connections are priceless. Her whole team never broke their professionalism and wowed us with their service and hospitality. She helped our moms serve apple pies instead of wedding cake. She sprinkled flowers all over the buffet tables. She shared with us all her beautiful old plates. She surprised us with a late night round of sloppy joes. She let us borrow all the props and baskets and water jugs for our whole wedding weekend, even for events that she wasn't specifically there for. I could go on and on. Book with Deanna, she is a true unicorn of the catering world.

We hired Chef Deanna in 2019 for our farm wedding in 2020. We had an amazing, romantic and intimate…read moretasting with her at her beautiful home in the winter of that year in which we fell in love with her food...and then the pandemic hit. We postponed two times, and Chef Deanna was incredibly accommodating throughout it all. In fact -- she supported our decision to postpone (even the second time!) when so many people questioned why we were doing it. Postponing twice was absolutely the right decision, and we had our dream wedding on 4/9/22 of this year. Chef Deanna worked with us to create a menu that was rustic and aligned with our tastes/personalities. We did a barbecue buffet for the main course -- with macaroni and cheese, multiple types of meat, cornbread, etc. -- and a more classic cocktail hour with charcuterie/cheese etc. Everything was delicious. My only regret is that I didn't go up for seconds! In ADDITION to that, Chef Deanna provided her gorgeous vintage plates that were a perfect fit with our venue. This really helped make our planning easier, and added to the beauty of the tables on the day. Everything went seamlessly -- We could not have been happier with Chef Deanna's catering!

We absolutely loved our stay at Terrazza of the Titans. The space was bright, spacious, and…read morebeautifully designed, with thoughtful details and gorgeous décor throughout. Every inch felt welcoming and comfortable for our family of four. The waterfall at the Stratton Falls campus was absolutely stunning and incredibly relaxing. Falling asleep to the sound of the water from our deck made the experience feel truly special. Even with the cold weather, there were still plenty of activities to keep our family entertained. Between the waterfalls, game room, Netflix, life-sized chess, foosball, air hockey, the Crooked Cabana bar, hot tub, and dry sauna -- this place truly has it all. A special thank you to Chuck for making our Mother's Day weekend even more memorable than we could have imagined. From the cookies and coffee to the kids' welcome packets, every detail reflected warmth and care. We could not imagine a more family-friendly and welcoming experience. This was our third stay here, and it somehow keeps getting better every time. We already cannot wait to come back again and bring even more of our family with us next time.

Ok well we really loved our room. Not Star Trek fans, but that's one of the few rooms that fit our…read moreneeds that was available. But it was very cool when we went in. Our bagged breakfast was missing a few items we ordered. That really was not ideal, as we had a long drive ahead of us to the city. So we ended up having to stop to get a couple of things since what we planned on having was not there. Also, the wait for someone to be at check in was long. We went to the Stratton falls first accidentally. It's 2.5 miles from where our location was. Apparently, the guy at check in saw us and knew we were at the wrong property (they were full at that location) but didn't tell us when he saw us. (We didn't see him). When my son finally found someone (that guy) he said "I saw you when you came in and knew you went to the wrong place...". Ok.... So you just let us stand around for 12 min, before we went searching for you? He wouldn't even give us more than "it's down the road." Directions to the other place. That guy was an awful first impression. The lady at our location was lovely, but he made the initial feeling stick with me. So, customer service sucked because of him. I had friends that came to meet us from 30 min away and had to wait an additional 20 min thanks to that guy. Would I suggest it? If the service continues like it was... no. Fun themes though. I hear they moved to new ownership, so maybe that's what is going on.