15 Barn Wedding Venues in New York You'll Swoon Over

There's no shortage of barn wedding venues in New York, a state brimming with forests, mountains and farms. You may best associate the city with the skyscrapers and taxicabs of the Big Apple, but the landscape of the rest of the state is anything but thanks to the Adirondacks, the Catskills, Hudson Valley, Long Island, the Finger Lakes and Lake Erie.

If you're located in New York City and want a more rural wedding, you might be best off looking for a barn wedding venue in the Catskills or Hudson Valley, which are only a few hours' drive away. It's an area teeming with so many options that it's hard to choose. But central and western New York aren't lacking either, with plenty of gorgeous barns. You'll want to decide what kind of setting you prefer and what location might be more convenient for your guests. Also, make a list of questions to ask the venue before you book and think about what kind of barn wedding venue you want—as you'll see in this list, they're not always rustic.

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The Sablewood in Schoharie, New York

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Of the endless barn wedding venues in upstate New York, The Sablewood stands out for its chic black exterior (which it's aptly named after) and its stunning interior. Built in 1870 on 120 acres of land, the barn will make your jaw drop with its 40-foot high ceilings and centerpiece—a 1920s vintage crystal chandelier. It's a glittering circle of gilded accents and candles, spanning 12 feet wide. Who needs a disco ball to dance under when you have something as elegant and fun as that? The Sablewood also has plenty of rentals to complete your design aesthetic, from vineyard-style ceremony chairs to French country farm tables. It can hold up to 175 of your friends and family.

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• Guest Capacity: 25-175

Pomona at Blue Barn in Hilton, New York

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With 4,800 square feet of open space, large white walls and a vaulted ceiling, Pomona at Blue Barn is a breath of fresh air. This modern barn wedding venue in the Rochester, New York, area is only five years old and features all the amenities you didn't know you needed, like ambient lighting and a floor-to-ceiling grand fireplace. It also has temperature control year-round, perfect for New York's warm summers and cold winters, and can hold up to 225 of your loved ones. Upstairs, there are getting-ready rooms for both spouses, featuring ceilings adorned with sparkling chandeliers and gorgeous drapery.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 225

The Timberlodge at Arrowhead in Akron, New York

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Don't let The Timberlodge at Arrowhead fool you—the building may not be an actual barn, but the interior was designed with a barn-like style. It's a great option for those who want a twist on the classic barn wedding venue. Located outside of Buffalo, New York, it has a main dining room that feels open and airy thanks to high windows, even higher vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams that you can play up with garlands of greenery. Outside is a wraparound patio and veranda for your ceremony or cocktail hour.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 250

Bear Ridge Destination in Clymer, New York

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If you're looking for a barn wedding venue in western New York, Bear Ridge Destination will undoubtedly impress. It has not just one, but two barns. The Burly Bear Barn is perched on the forest's edge, with a 20-foot balcony overlooking the treetops. Inside is a cavernous space with soaring ceilings aglow with chandeliers and a lofted area upstairs. In contrast to this barn's red wooden exterior, the Cozy Bear Barn has a more industrial feel with gray-weathered wood and a tin roof. It can seat 100 guests, making it ideal for smaller weddings. It's also insulated, helping it stay warm in the winter, with large barn doors that open to the outdoors during summer.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 100 in the Cozy Bear Barn and more in the Burly Bear Barn

RGNY in Riverhead, New York

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If you're dreaming of a vineyard wedding and a barn wedding, why not have both? Rich in Mexican heritage, RGNY is a family-run winery and a barn wedding venue in Long Island, New York, convenient for NYC urbanites. Exchange vows among rows of grapes and head to the barn afterward for dinner and celebrations with up to 200 of your friends and family. RGNY provides rentals including chairs and farmhouse tables and offers signature add-on services like fire pits and a "mobile love bar." This venue is also a gorgeous spot for a New York wedding shower, rehearsal dinners or engagement parties.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 200

Windham Manor in Windham, New York

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You might not think luxury when you think barn, but Windham Manor proves otherwise. This barn wedding venue in the Catskills of New York is climate-controlled, with 10,000 square feet of space for up to 300 guests to dine and dance all night. Take your pick from farm tables and bistro tables to complete your reception space under classic wooden beams soaring across the ceilings. There's also a balcony perfect for a photo op. Next door on the 45-acre property is a Victorian manor with12 guest suites for you and your soon-to-be spouse, your wedding party and close family.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 300

Birch Hill Estate and Stablegate Farm in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York

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At Birch Hill Estate and Stablegate Farm, there are plenty of places to tie the knot. But we're partial to its barn wedding venue just outside of Albany, New York, where the romance is all in the details—the bistro lighting, the 200-year-old Dutch barn door and the rustic wheels pinned to the wall. The space accommodates 130 seated guests and 300 standing. Outside are panoramic views of the mountains, the venue's vineyard and pastures filled with grazing horses. A couple who gave it a 10/10 wrote, "I couldn't have designed a better venue for my wedding if I tried."

• Guest Capacity: 130 seated guests and 300 standing

Hayloft on the Arch in Vernon Center, New York

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There's something stunning about an arched barn, and the one at Hayloft on the Arch doesn't disappoint. The curved ceilings meet in an eye-drawing point, creating an intimate, romantic feel; we recommend hanging some twinkling lights to complete the mood. This barn wedding venue serving Syracuse, New York, sits on 30 acres of rolling hills. There's a fire pit for late-night s'mores after-party and plenty of green grounds for lawn games during cocktail hour.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 300

Wren's Roost Barn in Naples, New York

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There's something refreshing about a whitewashed barn and the way it opens up a space. Wren's Roost Barn does exactly that in a charming way, allowing its maple-hued wooden doors to really pop. This barn wedding venue in the Finger Lakes New York region is less than a decade old, but boasts old barn beams in a new structure. Outside, there's a bar and patio for cocktail hour and a fire pit in case it gets cold. There's also a whimsical bridge over a babbling brook leading to a small pond.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 200

Springside Farm in Fabius, New York

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Spring and summer couples, this one's for you. Springside Farm acts as a pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm in fall and winter, but come the warmer months, it's wide open for weddings. This barn wedding venue in central New York spans 5,000 square feet, large enough to fit 350 guests. Our favorite feature is its six doors, plus two sliding doors, which all look out to rolling green hillsides. It makes for a dreamy indoor-outdoor wedding, especially when coupled with the outdoor patio that adds an extra 1,900 square feet of space to the party.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 350

The Barn at Villa Venezia in Middletown, New York

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If a barn could be a mansion, it would be The Barn at Villa Venezia. Nestled in six acres of countryside, this massive barn has 27,000 square feet to bring all your wedding fantasies to life—especially if that looks like getting married in a barn wedding venue in Hudson Valley, New York. For larger receptions, there's a main level room with picturesque views of the outdoors fitting 150 to 300 people. On the second floor, there's a smaller room for 125 to 150 guests. Either is a prime choice for celebrating after tying the knot outside on the venue's stone patio or in its scenic grotto.

• Guest Capacity: 125-300

The Treman Center in Newfield, New York

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With Tuscan stone courtyards, a small pool and wild gardens, this barn wedding venue near Ithaca, New York, emits destination wedding vibes. Located in Treman State Park, which is teeming with waterfalls and natural beauty, The Treman Center is ideal for smaller weddings. The 1800s red barn fits up to 90 people and has three floors with grand fireplaces. The first is perfect for the reception dinner, and then you can move to the second floor for dancing. And the third features a getting-ready suite complete with a dressing area, where you can also stay overnight.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 150

The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks in Thurman, New York

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You may not think that a New York barn wedding venue would also double as a waterfront property, but The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks proves otherwise. Secluded in the mountains near Lake George, the property is on a wooded creek ideal for your wedding photos. Amid its flowering gardens and romantic meadows with pear and apple trees are three barns. The Hudson Barn is the mainstay, circa the 1800s, with an elegant-meets-rustic feel thanks to its crystal chandeliers and warm colors. The Grace Barn opened in 2023 to serve as a getting-ready space and the Dinner Barn is opening in 2024.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 150

Cedar Lakes Estate in Port Jervis, New York

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Just an hour-and-a-half from New York City, Cedar Lakes Estate stuns in its Shawangunk Mountain setting. The entire venue is like a woodland fairytale dream, from its mountaintop flower-studded ceremony site to its open-air pavilion awash in the glow of bistro lights for cocktail hour. But the venue calls its 5,400-square-foot barn the "centerpiece." It's easy to see why—a dark wooden interior creates a luxe, but cozy atmosphere, complete with floor-to-ceiling glass panels and a chic 24-foot prohibition bar.

• Guest Capacity: 300+

Maple Shade 1785 in Delhi, New York

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A yellow exterior, black trim and green roof make the barn at Maple Shade 1785 a little different from other New York barn wedding venues. Sitting on 200 acres with a micro-orchard and pond, right between two mountains and the west branch of the Delaware River, it's ideal for those looking for a truly private affair. Built in the 1800s, the barn features hand-hewn beams and warm lighting with a custom blue stone bar. It can hold up to 150 of your loved ones.

• Guest Capacity: Up to 150