Chateau at Coindre Hall

pictures and visiting coindre hall it is a spectacular venue with so much space and endless possibilities and the food from lessings from the cocktail hour to the dinner was phenomenal ( if you are a steak person you MUST get the chateaubriand- speechless) but besides all the amazing food, warm inviting spacious castle and beautiful scenery, John the maître d is out of this world. he went above and beyond not only giving us exactly what we wanted but he ensured every single detail was exactly right and went off without a hitch, he made our day so much easier, and he is the nicest person. if you are getting married soon and love the castle idea, rest assured coindre hall and John will make your wedding absolutely perfect and a night everyone will remember, like it was for us!!!!

our special day. The venue itself is truly one-of-a-kind - spacious, unique, and charming, with stunning historic architecture that created such a magical atmosphere for our celebration. John, our coordinator, was incredibly efficient and organized, making the planning process so much easier with the Complete Wedding Package. He was a pleasure to work with and did an amazing job tailoring the day to include the traditional Chinese tea ceremony that was so important to my family. We are so grateful to the entire Chateau at Coindre Hall team for helping make our wedding day truly unforgettable!

bsolute pleasure working with Coindre Hall and I’m so glad I booked them.

, the maître ‘d, was exceptional from our very first visit, throughout the entire planning process, and all the way through to the wedding day itself. He managed every detail flawlessly, guiding us through the entire process and making our planning experience completely stress-free. This was the only wedding venue our daughter and her fiancé considered because they knew it was the perfect place for them. It is absolutely breathtaking. Our guests can't stop talking about what a beautiful and one-of-a-kind venue it was with superb food, which was abundant, and exceptional service. The overall layout and design of the different rooms worked out perfectly, and we received compliments on the separation. We were initially concerned, but our guests truly enjoyed being able to stroll around, dance if they wanted, or have a quiet conversation in a more relaxed space. It's such a unique place, full of charm and character but it’s John and his amazing staff who make Coindre Hall the first wedding venue you should consider, hands down.

ing. Kelly, the bridal attendant, was amazing. She knew what I needed before I knew! They all went above and beyond to make our special day perfect. From the first day we stepped into the gorgeous mansion, John made us feel like our day was the most important day. He put our minds at ease with every question or concern we brought to him. Simply put, John is the best! The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking. The grounds are gorgeous, and a fall wedding with the leaves changing made for a beautiful backdrop for our ceremony. The inside is so beautiful, I barely had to add any decor. We were able to add a few touches to make it unique and special for us, but it truly didn’t need much at all. The food is amazing!! It’s been 2 weeks since our wedding and we’re still getting calls and texts about how delicious all the food was!! The variety of foods offered are amazing. There is truly something for everyone, and they were very accommodating for our guests with special dietary needs. One of the things I fell in love with about the Chateau at Coindre Hall is just how unique it is. Very few of our guests had ever been there for an event and everyone was blown away by the beauty and uniqueness of it. Coindre Hall is a true hidden gem on Long Island, and I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who wants their special day to be different and feel like the most important day ever. Thank you John, Lessings, and the entire team at Coindre for our best day ever!!

But what really steals the show is the maître d', John. John was flexible, supportive, and helped make our wedding perfect. We even had additional "day of" requests that he was always able to address. I appreciated his flexibility, his guidance and his patience with us. If you are looking for a beautiful and incredible experience for your wedding, Coindre Hall will meet it!

e the most special day ever. John truly made this the best venue for our wedding! We had specific requests that he accommodated, and he met with us several times to ensure we were happy with the service. I am so glad we got married at Coindre Hall. If I could, I would do it all over again! Thank you to the team and to John. You made this an unforgettable experience.

ion for the big day. The staff were fantastic to work with - communication was always quick, clear, and helpful in the planning process. They had faith that the rain would let up just in time for our outdoor ceremony, and we are so grateful we went for it because it truly did turn out perfectly. The delicious food and drinks had all our guests raving - we received so many compliments! Overall, we highly recommend Coindre Hall for couples looking for a unique and gorgeous wedding venue with wonderful staff.

throughout the night, and my guests are raving that this is the most gorgeous venue they’ve ever been to! They couldn’t stop talking about the food, either!Thank you Coindre Hall for making my wedding the most special and magical night of my life!

the inside is just as magnificent. Working with the staff, especially the maitre d, John, was an absolutely magnificent experience. He was reasonable, understanding, and compassionate to the needs of my highly emotional daughter. I can't say enough about the amazing experience we had with Chateau at Coindre Hall.

her more traditional wedding venues we looked at. We loved the layout and the flexibility of the different rooms. We also were able to have our dog stay the whole reception in a room in the front which was a major selling point for us. The planning process was very smooth and communication with John the Maitre d was exceptional. John went above and beyond to make sure the day was just as we envisioned. He is amazing at his job and you an tell how much he truly cares about making the day perfect. Our guests raved about the venue and how unique it was. We highly recommend Coindre Hall!!

up to the wedding up through and even after the wedding, the level of help and guidance provided by John was impeccable. He would answer all questions and reassure us throughout the process. The package deal was an amazing option which got rid of any headaches in finding vendors. All the vendors that were part of the package deal were also great and easy to work with and super experienced in handling weddings at Coindre Hall. The food was also great and as a picky eater myself, I was happy to have so many options to choose from between cocktail hour and the main entree. The separate rooms worked out great for wedding guests who did not want to dance or were hard of hearing. Our actual wedding reception was like a dream. John and the whole Coindre Hall staff were lovely and diligent in making sure our special day truly was special. I would highly recommend Coindre Hall to anyone who wants a beautiful story book wedding!

d, yes, we ended up selecting their “all-inclusive” wedding package, but our experience was far from “cookie cutter.” From the moment we walked in, John greeted us with a smile and enthusiasm, and his attention to detail and his knowledge of the property and how to run our event from top to bottom are unmatched. First, we loved that we got to get married in such a beautiful, romantic, historic waterfront venue – Coindre Hall truly is a hidden gem and I’m so surprised people don’t know about it or haven’t been to more events here. The venue also offers you the opportunity to have your ceremony and reception on premises, indoors or outdoors, and only hosts one event at a time, so you will never be short-changed when it comes to service and attention. Second, we know some people don’t love that the venue is broken up into several different spaces, particularly the dance floor being in a separate room from the dining tables, but boy did this work out LIKE A DREAM! We could dance our hearts out AND hear our guests and ourselves when we talked. It was so nice to take a breather from dancing with some peace and quiet. Yet, you could still hear any and every announcement our MC made all night long. Finally, the food and service were truly outstanding! The food preparation is done/overseen by the same chef as the Three Village Inn (hint: if you want to do a “tasting,” go have lunch or a date night there!) and WOW! Everything was DELICIOUS! We served a wide variety of dishes between cocktail hour and the reception and everything was so flavorful and prepared to perfection. The real stars here were John and the Coindre Hall staff! Even two weeks later, we have people telling, texting, and posting about how much fun they had and telling us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. We are thrilled with the choice we made with Coindre Hall!

ate from dinner was perfect. Cocktail hour was spectacular. John puts his heart and soul into this, as well as the rest of the staff. John was extremely helpful and really takes the time to make sure your wedding is everything you dreamed of. We had a December wedding and the mansion was so beautiful decorated for the Holidays and had such an old world charm that is so unique. We had a piano player at cocktail hour and a live painter. I could never imagine getting married anywhere but Coindre Hall. John and Team - thank you for the wedding of my dreams.

autiful…the service was magical! Chateau at Coindre Hall reminds us of Disney worlds’ Cinderella’s castle at first sight! It’s unique style and real historical elements just adds so much more character to our story! We and the venue are so lucky to have the Maitre d’ John, who’s so caring, personable and calming. John and the staff were vital in our successful wedding and the reason we were able to stay calm. John’s expertise and genuine thoughtfulness was consistent. He gave us many planning tips & insightful inspiration. He has great aesthetic taste and was very organized, so John was always on top of the planning process. And on the big day, he and the staff helped us a lot by maintaining our guests and coordinating events. We got tons of compliments on how smooth and intimate the wedding was. There was no rush, no pause, and the day went by so quickly. The food at our wedding day was delicious! We loved all our selections (bacon scallops, sushi station, roast chicken, lamp chop, duck breast, sea bass and more) and wish we could devoured more if not in our fitted gowns and tuxedo. The chefs designed each dishes well, which made it even more memorable. Thank you John and the rolling pin bakery for helping us creating our dream cake that we’ve always wanted. Schedule a visit and you will love it!

was wonderful with all the details in setting up. Emily was so amazing in helping my daughter all day and the bridal party with pictures and everything! I highly recommend coindre if you want the best venue experience!!

nd unique, definitely different from other more typical wedding venues, and I had so many guests tell me how memorable my wedding was. The food is absolutely delicious, for both appetizers and main dishes. I had a few guests that had to take the main dishes to go, since they filled up too hard on the excellent appetizers. As for the actual event, trust me when I say that maitre d' John will take care of you. He will call your wedding "his wedding," and he will treat it that way. He will make sure everything runs smoothly. If you're clueless about weddings (like me), he will guide you AND your entire wedding party through it. It will give you a peace of mind to be able to relax, knowing that John is running your wedding. On my wedding day, my florist forgot to drop off flower petals for my 4 flower girls. We found this out about an hour before the ceremony. John casually said, "Don't worry about it," and I still have no idea how, but he had procured flower petals somewhere for my flower girls! John will make sure that the bride and groom gets to eat, rest, and have a great time. As a bride, I was getting way too stressed out during the wedding planning process that I wasn't sure if I would have a good time at the wedding. I can now say that my wedding day was the best day of my life!

und. Could not recommend this venue for your big day enough. We were able to dance and fully enjoy our cocktail hour and reception which was so wonderful, and the staff was incredibly attentive and helpful.

ach and every email and phone call to help create our perfect day. We had some people drop last minute due to COVID and he was very flexible with meeting our minimum. I really wanted to get married outside. It was drizzling and raining on and off as we were trying to take pictures before the ceremony. John went above and beyond and set up both inside and outside so that we could have a backup plan if needed. The weather ended up holding out during the ceremony!! There were some decorations I did not love at the venue and John moved/got rid of whatever I wanted. He was so helpful and did a great job adding the decorations I had around the venue. All of our guests ranted about the food. My family is very picky, but they all had nothing but great things to say! We booked when they still had their old menu. They changed menus before we got married and gave us the choice between the two. We went with the old menu since we felt it had better options and gave us more food during the cocktail hour. I am a vegetarian and John tried to be accommodating. However, I was extremely disappointed in the vegetarian entree that was served. I picked the cauliflower steak as the vegetarian option, but it was just roasted cauliflower with the sides! Myself and my vegetarian guests ended up just getting a plate full of veggies for dinner. It was not an actual entree for any night, especially a wedding. We were assured the chefs had experience with vegetarian and even vegan guests.I was embarrassed that my vegetarian guests were served that at my wedding. We added on an Asian Station during the cocktail hour and the food was to die for! Everyone loved it so much. It was definitely worth adding. We also added a Churro Exit Station. We were very upset and do NOT recommend adding this station. The churros tasted good but my parents saw the man running the station on his cell phone. This is unacceptable. We paid extra for this station and he was on his phone and not advertising it to guests as they were leaving. My parents saw guests walk past him without knowing we had churros and my parents had to tell guests about it. Had they not been there at that time, those guests would have left without receiving a churro. Also, when he was not on his cell phone my husband & I saw him just standing there and again not saying anything to the guests as they walked past him. He should have let the guests know what was being served. We paid extra for this station and many guests walked right past him and left without knowing about the churros.

ballrooms for dining and dancing. It made conversation much easier without sacrificing the party atmosphere. My guests raved about the food (highly recommend the swordfish and duck breast). The wedding package Lessing’s offer was a life saver as we planned in about 9 months. At the heart of this is John and his staff. He is incredibly attentive and really listens. We had a lot of ideas including lawn games, having craft beer kegs delivered, and mochi donuts; John helped us nail all those details. He made suggestions that made the day smooth, and was thoughtful. He even brought my husband pie instead of cake because John remembered we mentioned that he doesn’t like cake. John is great at communication, acts as your day of coordinator, and really was the catalyst that made our day so incredible.

g going well. We were assured then, and reassured over and over again leading up to our big day, that it was going to be perfect. Perfect is not the word - this truly, was the best day of our lives and it wouldn't have run so smoothly without John. Coindre Hall is a stunning venue and I highly recommend it if you are interested in an old world, naturally beautiful castle, with tons of character. Coindre is a special place to us, growing up and living on Long Island, and for our guests as well. Everyone said that the venue, service, as well as the food provided by Lessings, was the best they've experienced. I can go on and on but I must thank John most of all!!!! Thank you for giving us the most beautiful, memorable night of our lives! With love, The Newlyweds!

o our needs. I can not say enough good things about them.

but that was also still affordable for Long Island. We loved the idea of an old mansion / castle type of venue. Coindre Hall is a hidden gem! A huge part of why our wedding day was so perfect was because of John, the maître d'- he truly goes above and beyond. We live in Boston, so John was super flexible about working with our schedules during the wedding planning, and he allowed us to come see the venue with family multiple times before our wedding day, always patiently answering all of our questions and talking us through everything. He was always super responsive over email as well. The day of the wedding, the weather was touch and go, but John allowed us to make the final call to have the ceremony outdoors, and it thankfully ended up being perfect. And if the dancing and dining being in different rooms during the reception makes you worried that no one will dance- don't worry! John and our band were excellent about ushering people into the dancing room. Coindre Hall is run by Lessings, so the food and service was excellent as well. You are in amazing hands with John and the Coindre Hall staff!

g. Decor, food, vendors , all superb. Menu planning and invaluable advice every step of the way. You won’t be disappointed !

g I needed. She was absolute perfect and excellent at her job. The venue looked so beautiful with my light decor. Everyone had a blast. It was really the best day!

enue as well as the French inspired architecture. The venue and decor is unique and enchanting and provides beautiful scenery and spaces for amazing photo ops. With that said, John who is the maitre d' is absolutely amazing and goes above and beyond to make sure your day is exactly what you envision and as smooth as possible. John really was key in making our wedding go exactly as planned. He was always very clear and transparent regarding details and what to expect, he was always easy to reach whenever we had any questions or concerns and always made us feel at ease. Our wedding went off without a hitch and John was on top of everything from start to finish!! The staff at Coindre Hall overall is amazing! We received so many compliments regarding the venue, the food was amazing as well, our guests loved the food!! The Chateau at Coindre Hall is the perfect venue for any size wedding, we wish we could relive our wedding day all over again!!

f so we didn't have a care in the world on the night of our wedding. He took time to meet with us on multiple occasions and hash out all the details. The food was absolutely incredible as well!Mirabelle restaurant is the caterer for the venue and everything we ate was perfection. Guests were so so happy with the food and service. I can't thank John enough! As for the venue itself, who doesn't want to get married in a French chateau? You get the whole venue to yourself and guests can wander through the many rooms and both floors, as well as go outside. And the best part-they are dog friendly and our two dogs were able to stay upstairs in the bridal suite after the ceremony! We loved everything about Coindre Hall and highly recommend it!

ning to the wedding itself. John and George went above and beyond- special touches everywhere and super attentive. I’m so grateful to them and to Lessings/Coindre Hall for being the only accommodating venue we found during the pandemic and for making our day just magical and safe. Thank you John and George :-) I can’t wait to throw another celebration through Lessings! Cheers!!

When we first went to see it when choosing venues we met with Dan who was knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to book during the off season and got an amazing deal that was a very reasonable price and included so many great local vendors. Then once we booked and got to planning, we worked with John who walked us through everything ahead of time. I cannot express in words just how great John Schlenke and his team were, both before and during. Everyone was lovely, helpful, and flexible. The day of John and George ran things to perfection. They not only were able to accommodate all our requests, but they were able to anticipate all our needs which really helped to keep everything moving along. Even though it was a little cold, because it was still nice weather, we choose to have our ceremony out front of the building. I really appreciate that they let me decide that morning if we would have the ceremony inside or outside. It took of the pressure of having to make plans in advance and worry about weather. The ceremony was beautiful and they literally rolled out the white carpet. The reception was equally lovely. Everything about the venue is beautiful and classy, so we didn't need to add too much additional decoration, just some extra flowers and pictures on the mantles. Lessings doesn't do what I think of as a traditional catering tasting, they have these group events that you can attend, so I was a bit nervous about the food since I didn't get to taste it all. That being said, the food was really good and more than abundant (as was the alcohol!). Also, we had several guests with dietary restrictions, and since all the food is made to order they are able to accommodate all requests. Overall the Lessings team at Coindre Hall did an amazing job and I would absolutely recommend this venue!

ved! Our wedding was near Christmas and the hall was decorated beautifully. The food was great and everyone was so impressed by the uniqueness of the venue. We loved how the dancing and dining were separate but also connected so the guests who didn’t want to dance could actually hold conversations but still be a part of the party. John really goes above and beyond and we cannot say enough wonderful things about him.

e found the venue and were raving about everything from the venue to the food to the courteous staff members! We chose this location because it was so unique and we were sold once John took us on a tour of the place. We had the entire place to ourselves and it was really spacious. We loved the history behind it and we were going for a unique/vintage/elegant feel so this place was perfect for us. We opted for the wedding package and were so incredibly pleased with all the vendors. We worked with Amanda from Village Florists, AJ from Absolute Entertainment, Pat from Mark of Elegance, John from Park Ave Studio and Rolling Pin Bakery. The flowers were created exactly as we envisioned, the music playlist had everyone dancing on the dance floor all night long, the limo driver was very punctual and friendly, the photographer was incredibly professional and knew of all the right places to take pictures, and the cake was beautifully made and tasted delicious. I can’t thank everyone enough! This is the first time I have ever given an online review. Our wedding was two days ago and I just felt the need to write a review to share my experience with all the newly engaged couples out there looking for a venue in Long Island. I will just say that John helped us so much and took so much weight off of our shoulders. He truly made this wedding happen and this experience would have been totally different without him by our side. I would highly highly highly recommend this venue to anyone! Thank you to John and his team!

oesn't let the place speak for itself, the care and love they put into making Coindre Hall shine is amazing. Getting married in the fall we weren't sure if we could have an outdoor ceremony, last minute we did and the employees were out there leaf blowing away to make it perfect. If the seperate dancing and dining makes you nervous (I cerainly was) don't worry! I got so many compliments on how nice it was to have a quite place to relax and the dance floor was still PACKED all night. Second, the food was amazing. I have very picky family and they are still telling me how good the food was. Saving the best for last, John our maitre d'. After reading all the glowing reviews of John I thought i knew what to expect but he blew us away. He went above and beyond what we could have imagined. He was everywhere. My FIL was ill and needed to sit often, he was joking that John must have pulled chairs out of his pocket because he always had a place for him to sit. I can't express how happy we are that he was part of our day. He took all the stress and guess work out of it, the day went smoother than I could have imagined. My now husband is very hard to impress, and he is still raving over how great John is. You are in amazing hands.

as the place for us. Since we chose 11/23 to get married it was considered off season and we were able to sign up for a package that included the DJ, florist, photographer, limo and wedding cake. The stress of finding vendors was gone! The hall itself is exquisite. It’s natural decor is enough for all of your photos. And the staff is incredible. Every single person who works there made sure we had the most perfect day. John Schlenke was the main person we worked with there and he was so kind, helpful and accommodating. We added last minute changes to our contract and he made them all with no questions asked. From the moment we walked through the door on wedding day he was by our side guiding us to the next step. George was his assistant and he was also so kind and helpful. I don’t know what we would have done without this team. They were everything we needed and made sure everything was perfect. I will be recommending Coindre Hall to anyone I can! I’m still getting calls 2 days later telling me what an amazing wedding it was- the food and atmosphere were great. We couldn’t have asked for more!

so we are a fairly informed family. Everything about this wedding was superb. Months - I mean two and three months after the event - friends still tell me it was the best wedding they ever attended. Food was excellent. The steaks rivaled steakhouse meals. The setting provided us with warmth and intimacy, while also allowing for us to have a high-energy celebration. Our host, John, was attentive to our needs right from our first visit. I highly recommend this venue. No more children to marry off, but I wonder if John would like to handle our fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration...

ails of the wedding packages, would also serve to be our maître d’ at the actual reception. Looking back, that was the first of many indications of the high level of attention and service we would receive at Coindre Hall. Not only is Coindre Hall an enchanting venue, which takes you back in time to a beautiful era on the Gold Coast of Long Island, it is an exclusive one, which means, one wedding party per day. It is a wonderful feeling to walk into a venue at the start of your wedding reception and feel like you own the place—and that was my experience at Coindre Hall. You would be hard pressed to find, on Long Island or really anywhere, another exclusive venue in the same price range. Throughout the process leading up to our wedding, John showed us the utmost attention in answering questions and resolving every aspect of the wedding reception plans. In John, we found the consummate professional and someone who truly cared about making our special day the best it could be. John was even able to do some additional landscaping around the venue, at my request. Do I need to say more?! Oh yes, the food—excellent variety and delicious! Simply put, if you are looking for superlative service and attention to detail; housed within a beautiful and intimate venue; look no further than Coindre Hall! You will not be disappointed!

s a very professional, informative and efficient manager who listened, offered advice and personally cared about the wants and happiness of the couple and parents. He met with us, the parents, and the bride and groom to give us the overview of the facility at our convenience. He spoke in detail to the bride and groom and asked them what they wanted on their big day. The entire affair was planned according to their wishes and turned out to be a unique and beautiful wedding! We highly recommend this facility and if possible to request John.

mmunicative, responsive, patient and accommodating. His thoughtful, quiet presence was exactly what a a bridal party and mother of the bride needs!! He had our backs throughout the entire day. When things were about to happen, such as the cutting of the cake, Jon was there to give me a heads up so I didn't miss a beat. The ceremony was held outside, in front of the castle. Guests were seated on the lawn and bride and groom and bridal party were in front of an enormous, graceful tree. The majestic castle is just lovely, with ample space to allow the party to flow from room to room. The band was in an attached yet separate room so conversations were easily heard in the dining room-genius idea! Lessings provided excellent, organized service with delicious food selections. It takes a lot for this fussy MOB to find something good enough for my daughter and this was truly magical.

still felt cozy - i'm sure it will feel the same with a party of 150 people. The best part of Coindre Hall is John Schlenke and his team. John worked tirelessly to ensure our day went smoothly. You can tell he truly loves his job and cares for each couple that is getting married at Coindre Hall. Our day would not have been the same without him. Thank you John!!