Full Moon Resort

rescheduled, not once, but twice. They really worked with us to make sure we had the wedding we had originally planned and everything went beautifully. It made waiting almost an extra 2 years full worth it. The grounds are breathtaking, especially on days like the foggy winter days we had. Alexis and Morgan were always quick to respond to us and really helped to make the weekend special. If you're hesitating to go for a visit, I highly recommend you do so and see it for yourself. Pictures don't do it justice and it's really worth seeing for yourself. It's a great blend of rustic cabin getaway and chic mountain resort. We were so happy with how everything went and we can't recommend them more highly for your event. You won't regret it!

none of this prepared us for how truly incredible the event and the magical staff would be. The setting is breathtaking. The food, mouthwater. The team, above and beyond. And the value, INSANE. 6 Months later we still have guests reaching out to say what a great time they had and how much they want to go back. It's hard to capture what a tight and welcoming ship they run - but I urge you if you're on the fence GO WITH FULL MOON. You will be so happy you did!

he venue and property the first time we visited. Nestled within the Catskill mountains, the property is truly breathtaking at any time of year (we originally visited in the Winter and the snow on the ground made everything look and feel like a beautiful Winter Wonderland). From the day we started planning all the way through and even after our wedding day, Michael and the entire staff at Full Moon Resort could not have been more wonderful to work with as well as accommodating along the way. Having been a pandemic couple and needing to reschedule our date a few times, the team was always quick to reach out with updates and ensure we had a perfect date set once things were safe enough to do so. We really lucked out and were married Columbus Day weekend in the Fall which was a beautiful weekend surrounded by the most incredible Fall Foliage. Our memories and pictures are incredibly beautiful and every part of the property speaks to this upstate charm. From the minute we arrived, all of our guests were in complete awe of the property and experience, we could not have asked for a more special place to share our big day with everyone we loved. Our ceremony was held by the creek in the woods and was beautiful, peaceful and serene. Due to some light rain our cocktail hour was moved to the barn which was another awesome building on the property, the staff was quick to respond to the weather and make sure everything still turned out perfect throughout the night. The reception venue is brand new and expansive, allowing plenty of space for any size party. It is beautifully designed and having loved this part of NY already, we really appreciated all the Woodstock and upstate touches throughout. The cabins, houses and other accommodations on property are all unique, well furnished and designed. With many rooms options available, most if not all guests are able to stay on property which really added to the experience as we were able to spend extra time with all of our guests throughout the weekend which was something that was important to us. From the cocktail hour, to the reception to the afterparty, our guests raved about the food, drinks and friendly staff - in fact most if not all of our family and friends told us it was the most fun they had ever had and already asked when we can return for another event. Our wedding was magical and truly a dream come true! If you are looking for an incredibly unique, beautiful and fun experience, Full Moon Resort has it all! We cannot wait to return here for another event or visit in the future.

a (catering) were phenomenal! That said, we were blinded by all of the positive reviews online and now feel compelled to share some of the issues we encountered. Again, we had a fantastic wedding, but we thought it would be helpful to separate the gorgeous setting from the management so other couples can be better equipped than we were. 1. VALUE: Costs at Full Moon can differ significantly depending on the date/time of year. If you're getting married on a prime Saturday, the all-in cost will likely be equivalent to that of NYC venues. It's not the price alone that was an issue; instead, it was the value. Full Moon did not come close to offering the same level of service as a high-end NYC area venue. For example, we ran out of dessert on both Friday and Saturday nights. 2. WEDDING COORDINATORS: We recommend against getting married at Full Moon UNLESS you can also afford a wedding planner or day-of coordinator. Full Moon offers wedding coordinators as part of their package, but in our experience, this coordinator was not actively driving the flow of the event. Our planner was not even in attendance at our welcome dinner and was not accessible the day of our wedding (especially tough with no cell service). We had a small religious ceremony (~25 people) before the larger ceremony (~110 people) that was sheer chaos because there was no one present running the show. Our closest family members ended up with no seats during the larger ceremony. We can only imagine how silly the empty second row will look in our photos! On Friday night, the outdoor heaters broke and someone from the venue asked us if we could leave the party to call the vendor (a vendor that Full Moon hired for us and we'd never spoken to). 3. COVID SAFETY: From the start of the pandemic, Full Moon downplayed our concerns. In the final weeks, they did take our requests around safety more seriously and agreed to a testing/vaccination protocol, but we felt that their constant dismissal of our concerns took away much of our excitement. Also, we ended up paying for empty seats as the size of our event changed due to COVID. While we know the pandemic has been tough on the wedding industry, we found Full Moon rigid with their pre-pandemic expectations. 4. RESORT STAFFING: There is no front desk attendant overnight, making check-in confusing for guests who arrive late. One of our guests had a problem with their room and couldn't get in touch with anyone, so they ended up leaving their keys on the front desk and driving home at 3 AM. Yes, we're aware this is a rustic venue, but without cell service, how would guests reach someone in case of an emergency? 5. AIRBNB: During the pandemic, Full Moon pivoted (smartly!) from weddings to short-term rentals. We found the detailed images on Airbnb to be incredibly helpful as we completed the room assignments, but the advertised rates on Airbnb are much lower than what wedding guests pay. Between this discrepancy and the required meal charges, our guests' rooms appeared to be nearly double the advertised Airbnb price.

d you get to have it more than just once. The grounds are magical. The staff is attentive. A lot of the newly renovated bathrooms have heat-radiated floors (!). You get to plan a custom-tailored event here and get to be whisked around to enjoy it. The staff makes sure you are having a good time. We booked our wedding a year out, and got help from our coordinator, Morgan, immediately & every step of the way. She made sure we were aware of every decision we would have to make well in advance, so we had no last-minute scrambles. Throughout the whole process, she was there to help and quick to reply to any and every question we had. She was so organized and professional, and we really got the sense she loves her job. A tricky part of this venue is the couple gets to create a room chart. Our coordinator for this, Tia, made it EASY. She was also there for any questions we had or last-minute trouble shooting. She was also fast to help our guests out and incredibly understanding. Creating the chart was a key part of the experience, we were able to place old friends together and family near each other. It made our weekend special. On our first day we were introduced to another coordinator, Alexis, who was (surprise surpise) ALSO AMAZING. She was so damn cool and helpful. She kept her eyes on the weather (since we had a fire & s’mores going outside) and let us know everything that was going on without distracting from our night. Through the whole weekend, she always seemed to know what we wanted! Anytime we had a question, the staff made sure to have a thorough answer. I was diagnosed with a dairy allergy (yes, butter too) in the middle of the process and was worried I’d go hungry/they wouldn’t understand. I was FULL AND FED the whole weekend, the food I had available to me was amazing, and the staff was able to tell me exactly what went into everything. I was able to confidently sit down at our sweetheart table and chow down with out a paranoid “are we sure this doesn’t have dairy in it?” My vegan friends didn’t have to turn to their emergency trail-mix. Trust me, everyone will have a great time. The people that work here clearly love & have pride in what they do. This review could go on forever, I just want to add a few more shot outs. Great Bar Manager, Josh Brown, really cool guy who knew what he was doing. Consuela, head of catering, ridiculous sweet & made sure we were fed. I felt like I’d get in trouble if I didn’t eat (in a good way lol). Devin & Jake, a few of our awesome bartenders. Michael, who humbly introduceds us, who did sound and set a whole lot up. John Hanley, who brought us to the ceremony and made sure we knew we didn’t have to rush home. There was an overnight coordinator, Kaitlin. She made sure we knew who to reach in case of emergency (because you are in the middle of nowhere). Since we had so much support with the planning, we were able to communicate what goes where upon arrival and then enjoy the weekend we created with our friends. We can’t stop thinking about it, so if you want a magical & memorable weekend celebrating your love with your friends that you can actually enjoy, check this place out!! Then whole weekend was magical and I don’t think I will ever stop reeling.

ddressed and handled and literally nothing went wrong. If you have a dream like we did to have a 2 day grownup drunk summer camp party but with fancy dresses - get married here. Legit it will be the best wedding anyone has gone to. 10 outta 10.

look no further. Full Moon is not your average catering hall that will blend in with every other wedding memory your guests have. From the moment you step foot on the grounds you start to feel the magic of this place. For starters, every backdrop looks like it's out of a storybook. From our ceremony by the creek to our after party in the roadhouse, each moment was a true fairy tale. Every staff member is warm, kind, and inviting and all weekend we felt like family. It was honestly hard to leave! If you do choose Full Moon we highly recommend opting for the entire weekend experience. On Friday night our guests were delighted with a welcome BBQ and ended the night with a bonfire & s'mores on the lawn. We ended the weekend with a farewell brunch with some of the best french toast I've ever had. OH YES - THE FOOD. I have had countless guests compliment us on the food, it was out of this world. I ate my entire meal AT MY OWN WEDDING, which is honestly unheard of. Chef Adam is so personable and fun and cooks up some of the most incredible food (and wedding cake!) I cannot leave this review without a special shoutout to Morgan, my angel of a coordinator who was with me every step of the way. She was so overwhelmingly kind and attentive to us and our families throughout the entire planning process. Alexis, our other weekend point-person was also so incredible and so fun. Tia, the reservations manager, helped us coordinate all of the rooms onsite and dealt with many a change from me - all handled with aplomb. Paul - who gave us our initial tour is such a sweet and wonderful human. Josh - our bar manager and new bestie. Consuela - another sweetheart! Again, every single person there made the weekend what it was: the event of a lifetime. I'm sure I'm forgetting compliments but please, if you're considering Full Moon for your wedding - DO IT! It's such a special place. We will be visiting for many anniversaries for sure. We love you!

ibly helpful! We had full access to everything it was such an amazing weekend with friends and family. The rooms are so beautiful it was an amazing getaway for each of our guests. The food was the BEST wedding food we have ever had and we’re not just saying that! The breakfasts & lunch that were offered all weekend were delicious as well. The kitchen staff were so incredibly sweet. I wish we could get married here every year. It was beyond our expectations. Thank you Stephanie & the whole full moon staff!!

tail, and our wedding day went as perfectly as possible because of their excellent, professional service. My bridesmaids and I were able to get ready in the Loft in the Pavilion, and the photos Sam June of Arius Photography (highly recommended!) took are stunning. Full Moon in July is breathtakingly beautiful, the food was delicious, and the cake was gorgeous. We had full use of the grounds for the night into the next morning, and though our guests were a rowdy crew, not once were we made to feel anything but welcome to enjoy our time there. Our guests still talk about how much fun they had and how comfortable the rooms were...and the views!!! I could go on, but really I just want to say: Thank you, Full Moon!

pectacularly magical wedding venue and all around experience. Me and my husband got married here in September 2019. As a base, we were looking for a venue where our wedding guests could come and unwind for a few day all together, without worrying about driving around to different locations. Full Moon delivered that and more for us! The fact that you are surrounded by nature, have perfect accommodations, amazing pavilions and barns to have you special day in, and phenomenal food at every meal, was such a bonus! Even though our initial tour took place during a blizzard in February, we could instantly tell how truly amazing this place is. Our initial meeting and tour with Michael was perfect. He was so knowledgeable and had great recommendations for vendors. Leighann we so helpful and patient in getting us and our guests all set in their accommodations. Stephanie was incredible as our wedding planner in everything from meal choices, helping us in great detail to figure out the flow of the two days there, day of set up, and even to our departure in making sure we had everything. Hands down, we couldn't have had a better wedding experience!

Also, the food is truly delightful. We had steak and salmon (fairly simple) and numerous people commented on it being the most delicious meal they'd had in a long time. It's a bit of a journey to get everyone up there, but even those who were skeptical at first (why are you having your wedding all the way up there?!) absolutely loved the weekend and commented on how unique and special it was. It's like a destination wedding close to home. I could not recommend it more highly. If you're considering FMR, go for it!

urs touring the property and talking through our ideas for the wedding, and after that meeting we just knew this place would be special. We really wanted a weekend getaway/destination wedding vibe (rather than just renting a venue for a night), and Full Moon was the perfect choice. We cannot rave enough about the customer service, every single staff member was very responsive, professional and easy to talk to. Everything from negotiating our contract with the owner Michael to ironing out the finer details with Stephanie was so easy and streamlined. Quick shoutout to Stephanie - she truly made our wedding everything we wanted, and she is excellent at what she does! As many weddings do we had a lot of last minute changes and details to sort out, and no matter how many times we emailed (or how many family members would call) she always got back to us right away and helped us solve any problems that arose. We were also incredibly impressed with how organized and responsive both LeighAnn and Tia were with our guests' lodging/reservations! We had a full house, every single room taken and a lot of our guests called to try and make changes, and they handled all of the reservations perfectly. It was a lot of fun building our own community there for the weekend, and it was a weight off of our shoulders not having to worry about minute details of each room for our guests. Everyone who was on site on our wedding weekend (Oct 13-15th) was fantastic - the food was AMAZING (chef Adam is the BEST), the wait staff was awesome (and they really made me and my husband feel like celebrities), and other venue staff went above and beyond to accommodate everyone (including my elderly 90+ year old grandparents, they always had a golf cart ready to take them around!) One more note - I love how they try to be as sustainable as possible, any leftover food was either taken by us, staff or donated to a local shelter, so nothing went to waste. 10 out of 10 would recommend, 1000000000% !!!

t of many), and from our first visit we were already envisioning how the entire weekend would go. Even though we had yet to see other options, we both seemed to feel that it was always going to be our choice. The setting is warm and welcoming and the staff are exceptionally service oriented and experienced in putting on beautiful affairs on the property (using the many different venues available). We liked the way that it was perfectly situated in the mountains - it was quiet and fostered an amazing connection and bond between all of the guests there (the lack of cell service is a PLUS), and all the while everything that needed to happen was taken care of behind the scenes by the attentive staff. The property provides such beautiful backdrops that your pictures are guaranteed to be absolutely stunning, regardless of what season. We were there in February, and even amidst a bit of drab and cold weather, it was picturesque and perfect.

yone else at Full Moon are rock stars. Throughout the entire process they were incredibly helpful, supportive, and most importantly understanding. Planning a wedding is not an easy process, but Full Moon went above and beyond to make sure that on our wedding weekend we were stress free and able to enjoy the picture perfect views/setting. From the welcome BBQ to the day we left, the staff was unbelievable. Upon arriving on Friday, we could already smell the amazing BBQ that was being prepared for that night's festivities. All weekend the food was delicious...major Kudos to Chef Adam and the kitchen crew! We had a weekend that we will never forget, and more importantly our friends and family feel the same way. Our guests mentioned that it was the best wedding they've ever been to...we certainly agree. Love, Erik & Zandy Lowe

ss I was able to enjoy and be present for the whole weekend! I felt like I was taken care of, Stephanie who was my event coordinator at Full Moon was phenomenal! She has such a grasp on time management, listening to her bride, and thinking 10 steps ahead! She’s sweet, kind, and super good at her job! From the moment I went to Full Moon and stepped foot on the grounds I knew this place had a special magical touch. The scenery alone is awe inspiring. From hummingbirds darting around, to enchanted butterflies following my guests like little angels, the whole property came alive in celebration! My guests could not get over how simple yet stunning everything was from the Barn, to the tent where we held the ceremony, to the Moon Pavilion where we partied and then ultimately to the Roadhouse where we partied even more! None of us wanted to leave, we just wanted to bask in the peace and serenity that Full Moon offers. Yes, they “produce" weddings, BUT when you are there, on your wedding day, it is not a procedure but the creation of a memory, an imprint in time. The food was spectacular! All my guests had gone out of their way to make it a point of how much they were enjoying the food and how refreshing it was to not only come to a wedding, but a destination wedding where the meals…ALL THE MEALS…were 5 star status! All my husband and I wanted was a place to gather family and friends, to be comfortable, drink beer, dance, and spend time in the presence of loved ones; and that is exactly what we did from Friday-Sunday! The booking staff at Full Moon did a wonderful job addressing guests questions as well as handling any issues with rooms. The cleaning staff was very polite, even though we didn’t really see them because they are like ninjas at their job and while we were wrapped up in drinking by the pool or wandering around they were on top of keeping the place spotless! The servers were also great! We will be forever grateful to Full Moon for hosting our beautiful wedding, a weekend we and our guests will never forget!

self is so special because every guest can stay onsite, so you really feel like you get to spend time with everyone and not feel rushed. Our guests also said that they appreciated the slower pace of the weekend and it felt like a mini-vacation for them, with really comfortable rooms and delicious (I mean it!) food. From start to finish over the 15 months of planning, FM were the most helpful people possible - Stephanie, the lead coordinator, responds so quickly to email and has great answers to any question, no matter how random, as she has produced so many weddings. The vendor recommendations that she provides are also really helpful because she's worked with nearly everyone in the Hudson Valley / Catskills area, so she knows where to direct you. LeighAnn and Tia from the room reservation team also ensure that what could be quite a fraught process (choosing rooms for all of your guests!) is super easy. We've been back home and married for a month and the only thing we wish is that we could do it all over again.

ur dreams! The food is just as amazing as the view! I feel blessed we found this place. All of our guests said it was the most beautiful, unique and most fun they have ever had!!!

e planning process, my wife and I were extremely impressed with the staff at Full Moon. Everyone we worked with was courteous, professional and knowledgeable. Anytime we emailed with a question or concern, we received a prompt response, often times within minutes! We had to make some changes with our guest list, room and table assignments even in the last few days before the wedding but Stephanie helped us with everything. She is truly amazing and I don’t know how she keeps track of everything! A great thing about getting married at Full Moon is that your guests can stay on site in a variety of lodges, cabins and even yurts! Assigning accomodations for your guests is the trickiest part of getting married here but LeighAnn was a great resource and getting to tour the different accommodations during our tasting day was helpful as well. Many of the accommodations have been renovated in the last couple of years. My wife and I liked our room so much we wished we could have stayed an extra night just to enjoy it some more. As for the wedding day itself, everything went incredibly smoothly. The housekeeping staff made sure to prioritize the rooms where the bridesmaids and groomsmen would be getting ready and the front desk staff was warm and welcoming. We were able to utilize many of the spaces at Full Moon for our wedding: Lower Grove for the ceremony, front lawn for the cocktail hour, Pavilion for the reception, Roadhouse for the after party and barn for breakfast the next morning. All of the spaces are charming and beautiful! As for food, our guests were very happy with the offerings. I didn’t get a chance to eat very much at cocktail hour but I heard good things. The entrees at the reception were outstanding and our guests enjoyed the pies, ice cream and cookies for dessert in place of a traditional wedding cake. At the after party we had pizza and pretzels which were a big hit. The staff even set up a campfire for us outside of the roadhouse so guests could make s’mores. The breakfast buffet the next morning was great as well and our vegan guests were happy with the offerings throughout the weekend as well. I can’t say enough about the hospitality and professionalism of the staff at Full Moon. There were so many nice little touches like a gift basket in our room and to-go meals in the fridge of our room just in case we didn’t get a chance to eat enough during the night. The waitstaff and bartenders were all wonderful and the housekeeping staff did a great job too! Overall, we are very pleased with our choice of Full Moon for our wedding. We loved having a “destination wedding” that was still within a reasonable drive of NYC. Having our guests stay on site and come to breakfast the next morning was so nice. I’ve been to other weddings where you have to take a shuttle bus to the afterparty or have guests stay at a bunch of unmemorable hotels and this experience was so much better. It’s a little bit more work upfront than other wedding venues, mostly because you have to figure out where to place your guests but it’s worth it. If you want to have a wedding in a beautiful location that is connected to nature, this is the place for you! Our guests even got to see two bears (from a safe distance!) at breakfast the morning after our wedding!

re was the biggest gift I could have ever given. The energy, the people, the nature, the food, the vibe--everything becomes a haze of love. The staff at Full Moon Resort is really willing to bring your vision to life however they possibly can. The event managers will help you through the entire process, and you (or a wedding planner) deal with booking third party vendors (flowers, music, etc). Your event manager will take care of everything the day/weekend of the actual wedding so you don’t have to worry. Anyone who is able to fill the place with their favorite people is extremely lucky to have that experience. It's truly magical!

unning through it. The wedding event venues are great - the newly built Pavilion is the single best reception hall that we saw in our research; the Barn is a charming older building which would serve well for smaller weddings or for the rehearsal dinner or after-wedding breakfast; the Roadhouse is great for an after-party following the reception. The grounds include about 60 rooms for on-site lodging; the newly renovated rooms are truly high end, while the older rooms are still quite nice (although more rustic/vintage). THE TEAM. Paul Magaril gave us a great introduction to the grounds. Michael Densmore, one of the owners, is extremely fair, a straight shooter, and a pleasure to work with to sort out contractual matters. LeighAnn Trent was super helpful in taking care of our on-site guests. Chef Adam Kowalsky cooked up delicious meals (and handled our all-vegetarian menu with ease). Last but not least, Operations Manager Melanie Warner was awesome. Melanie ran the show the entire weekend, and had every detail 100% under control. TURNKEY. The awesome thing about Full Moon is that you get to have many or all of your guests stay on-site, and Full Moon provides catering in-house, so it's one big combo turnkey package which lets you focus on customizing the details that actually matter to you. If your vision is to have a wedding in nature, and you find appealing the idea of having everything taken care of under one roof (lodging, catering, venue) then you absolutely must book Full Moon Resort.

f and organized by the staff at Full Moon. Every thought we had was already under control by the event coordinator. Our wedding was on a Sunday and the staff set up all of our decorations perfectly without any issues! Our coordinator, Melanie, was clearly a pro, and made us feel so calm and confident on our wedding day that everything was going to be perfect. Everything went off without a hitch and there’s nothing they don’t keep track of. It truly allowed us to just focus on getting married and enjoying our day. We were blown away by attention to detail, work ethic, and genuine care that all the staff members at Full Moon Display. We 1000% recommend having your wedding here. You can rest assured it will be perfect!

throughout the entire weekend, is the perfect pallet for your wedding weekend. That, topped with the incredible service, makes for the best weekend ever. First off, our welcome party Friday night was essentially wedding part 1. About 90% of our guests arrived (despite the April snow) for both nights, and we had such a blast. Again, the set-up here is perfect- you're able to get really meet & greet time Friday with everyone so that as the bride and groom, Saturday can really be about fun and enjoying the evening. The staff was so attentive and friendly throughout the evening, ensuring that everyone had a great time. Additionally, as I walked around throughout the evening to greet our guests I heard at least 5-6 times different people telling friends "You have to go get some food - it's AMAZING". So we hit the ground running fast Friday night- but Saturday couldn't be beat. First of all, Melanie and her staff made everything so easy - they really are Pros, that can help guide you into the smoothest timeline. All my husband and I heard throughout the wedding planning process was "you're not going to be able to eat the day of" well not at Full Moon. After our beautiful, cozy ceremony, we did portraits and met everyone at the cocktail hour. Afterwards, the staff had saved plates of appetizers, and kept the bar open, so that we had 20 minutes to sit, process, enjoy each other and eat before meeting our guests for the reception. As wonderful as that was, we didn't even technically need it, since things run so smoothly at Full Moon that we both were able to SIT and eat hot meals- I would have never known this wasn't the norm if it weren't for the dozens of people that told me they had very different experiences at their own wedding. It's also worth noting that after my dress was bustled too low, Melanie spent 25 minutes with me, pinning the dress up, so that I could dance and have fun throughout the evening. The other thing worth noting is that throughout the 1.5 Years that we had planning our wedding- we NEVER felt stressed, and I owe 95% of that to Full Moon. Melanie's timelines and process check-ins ensured that we were always on top of the next step and never felt overwhelmed. We really kept waiting for the other shoe to drop in the planning process, and it was all so easy, thanks to Full Moon. The bottom line- if you're looking for a beautiful, FUN, catskill wedding- this is your place. Good food, great staff, and a system set-up to make life easy for the bride and groom. It really couldn't be any better.

receptions, but the people who work there make your wedding more than you could ever hope for. From the owners, Paul and Michael, to the chef Adam West and his team, to the grounds crew, front desk staff, catering ladies...nothing but smiles, laughs, and helpful past their pay I am sure! But, all in all, my wedding would never have happened without our Coordinator, Melanie. Our story was my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer and I moved the wedding up to two months from out engagement in hopes he could be there to walk me down the aisle. In two months, Melanie helped me plan the wedding of my dreams. On the day of, she was there with me ever moment, asking me questions and making sure everything was just as I wanted it. When I didn't have an answer, she gave me several options and often I just asked her to do what she thought was best. Then, because everyone was busy with my dad, she actually helped me get dressed. She even put on my pearls. At the ceremony, she made sure my dad got to go down the aisle with me no matter what. At the reception, she had a special plate of food made for him because he asked for it and getting him to eat is hard. Most amazingly, at one point I looked over and she was feeding my dad...she didn't have to do that, but she did it so I could have the best wedding possible. In my eyes, Melanie is now a part of our family and I will forever sing her praises, and praises for Full Moon. My friends and family said it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to, all planned in just two months. Not to jump backwards, but the FOOD....sweet Lord I never ate so much! And it was AMAZING! Best food I had ever eaten. Period. The chef Adam worked right along with us for food choices and even helped my vision of an afternoon tea happen with delicious scones and finger sandwiches. He helped me design the perfect cake and it was incredible. If you and your hunny are foodies like us, there is no other venue to match the food at FM. I wouldn't have done my wedding any other way, even if I had the chance. It was truly one of the best weekends of my life and I owe it to Full Moon!

g and over all relaxed feel.... it easily earned my top mark. The feeling of joy and love filled the air. It truly was our dream wedding. Thank you Full Moon Resort for helping us create the perfect wedding.

g for last minute or up to chance. They are extremely professional with excellent customer service for you and your guests. The venue is is so beautiful as is, or you can add details and customize to your liking. There are various choices for settings for events available, but the entire place is reserved for you and your guests the entire weekend regardless of how you choose to use the spaces. The food at each and every meal is carefully prepared and delicious. My guests still talk about it a year later. This is not your normal wedding venue. They provide more than you can imagine, and delivered the absolute perfect day! Do whatever it takes to have your wedding here. You will not regret it!

tion. The planning overall felt like it went very smoothly and I felt pretty relaxed leading up to the day. We were originally supposed to have our cocktail hour outside, but it was chilly so we moved it inside with no issues. The only thing that I felt was frustrating was the way they set up bookings for the rooms that guests stayed in. Unlike at a hotel where there are a set block of rooms to stay in, there was a variety of different rooming options and the couple has to figure out where everyone will be staying. If anyone wants to change rooms, the couple has to manage those changes. It was pretty much our only source of frustration because it felt like doing a seating chart x 100. In the end, everything worked out and it was beautiful, but I have to believe that there is an easier way to do all those bookings.

uch a crisp and clean but also cozy feel. The new indoor reception pavilion is GORGEOUS with lots of exposed wood and tons of windows and French doors. We were unlucky in that it rained the whole morning of our wedding so the ceremony couldn't be at their lower grove outdoor grassy location but thankfully they have a new "backup" ceremony location that is under a permanent tent and right next to a beautiful creek so it was still amazing and picturesque. The staff was so friendly and great at catering to any special requests we had in order to make the weekend uniquely ours. The best thing is that the entire wedding weekend from rehearsal dinner to farewell brunch is all in one place so there's no worry about you or your guests getting to your locations on time or hitting traffic etc. Several weeks later our guests are still telling me how good the food was too which I feel like people hardly remember at most weddings. I highly recommend Full Moon Resort!

we went forward. Not Full Moon Resort! They insisted they were a "unique" vendor and a phone call was a must! I asked for any pricing information before a call - general menu, any spending minimum, etc, but was refused. We then proceeded to play phone tag for 2 weeks. Finally, we had the conversation. The first thing he said was that "you must rent out all the cabins" and "it is a wedding weekend: you must rent Friday AND Saturday" which are two immediate deal breakers for what we were looking for. Their website is informative and getting any detail out of them is the biggest pain! It might be a delightful venue, but in your initial searches... GOOD LUCK

g brunch. It was more than we could have ever dreamed. Having everyone together for the whole weekend made it truly special, people were able to relax and let loose, and it gave us the opportunity to spend time with all 200 guests even though the reception went by in the blink of an eye. There's no place else like it where you can have all of these amenities and have over 100 guests sleep on site. The remainder of our guests stayed down the block at Alpine Inn and Slide Mountain Forest House, both were very charming and accommodating. The entire Full Moon staff is incredible. They treated us like family. Melanie was an amazing wedding planner and LeighAnn & Ashley made room accommodations for my guests painless with their quick responses. Melanie made the weekend so simple for us, walked us through every step, rehearsal, made sure we were always fed, and even bustled my dress at the reception with safety pins (her idea!) so that I could dance more comfortably. The food was incredible, the bartenders were outstanding. Everyone that worked at Full Moon went above and beyond. All of my guests claimed to have the best time ever, many stating it was the best wedding they ever went to. The planning was extensive, but they truly make sure to think of every detail and get things done early so that its not a last minute scramble. The new pavilion is unbelievably gorgeous. Even though it rained on our wedding day, the staff was able to set up the ceremony tent with open sides on the creek so we still got the outdoor feel we always imagined. Even our weather plan B's seemed like they were plan A's. I could really go on forever raving about Full Moon. Thank you Full Moon for your outstanding service and for making our dreams come true.

, FUN-filled celebration for 100+ friends and family, in a gorgeous setting not too far from NYC--but just far enough!--where everyone can stay on-site, this is the place. From the guest rooms to the creek to the FOOD (which was unbelievably delicious) to the lovely grove-like ceremony site, to the after-hours Roadhouse for partying well into the night...it was like we'd conjured the perfect spot :-) these guys truly know what they're doing. Leave yourself in their capable hands and you won't regret it. I just hope our friends will plan weddings there, because I can't wait to return as a guest!

ll of that. We had a welcome BBQ on Friday, guests ate breakfast and lunch together on Saturday, we had a ceremony, reception and after party Saturday evening, and a farewell breakfast on Sunday. Our guests loved that they got to know one another over the weekend. The reception was in the Barn, which is beautiful, with high ceilings, and had the perfect rustic vibe we had been looking for. The staff was fabulous from start to finish (and a special shout-out to Stephanie, whom we peppered with questions for months, and Consuelo, who knew what we wanted before we even knew it!). During and after the wedding weekend, we were flooded with comments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was, how wonderful the staff was, and how excellent the food was -- from start to finish. On that -- the Chef at Full Moon is AMAZING! Every bite was delicious. If you're looking for a special, magical wedding weekend -- look here!

at "looks great and HAS THEIR ACT TOGETHER". The Full Moon is the real deal! Starting with the planning months in advance and through the day itself and beyond I can't say enough about the place. Our wedding was transformed from a standard 5 or 6 hour reception on a Saturday to a 3 day celebration of friends and family - all staying on the same property and enjoying food and fun and visiting in a way I can't imagine anyplace else providing. AND THE FOOD!!!! Starting with the Friday night BBQ in the barn - which felt like an entire wedding reception in itself - to the final breakfast Sunday morning the meals were outrageous and the service was top notch. The only thing my bride and I had to do was enjoy the company of our guests. From the cocktail reception Friday afternoon on the porch to the hot air balloon ride after the ceremony (thanks for the suggestion you guys) they arranged for everything and it was flawless. And did I mention the "after party" in the roadhouse across the street with 120 of our guests? (The "hard core" crowd) The reception in the tent ended at 11:00....but then the band set up in the roadhouse which the Full Moon owns across the street and we partied with East Side Mix until 1am!! Pizza, full bar, cupcakes and wedding cake - they just blew us away. It's been 800 days since the wedding and people STILL TALK ABOUT IT!!!! I would have expected the costs to be 2 or 3x's what it actually was and honestly it would have been worth it even then. We looked at a ton of other venues -NOTHING COMPARES. Seriously - I should have posted this much sooner but it is so very good that I am still compelled to bother with a review 2 yrs later. That alone should tell you something! GO, GO GO....IF YOU CAN BOOK THIS PLACE DO IT - YOU'LL NEVER REGRET IT.

anized. The grounds are absolutely stunning - it's a magical place, and would be special even without an outstanding staff. Luckily, there's no need to compromise here. Thank you, Full Moon, for making our wedding day the stuff of dreams!

and made it so the big day went smoothly and the stress was very minimal. She even brought a tray of hors d'oeurves and drinks from out cocktail hour while we took our pictures. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. The food was excellent too! All of our guests used words like perfect, magical, enchanting and beautiful. I heard from many people it was the most fun wedding they had been to in while. I will say picking the rooms for all of our guests was a little stressful, but LeighAnn was such a great help is sorting that out with us. The new cabins are also amazing with stunning views. Would highly recommend this venue. Oh and there are so many places to takes pictures. Our Photographer was in love with the grounds.

e your time there feel really special. All of our guests kept asking us how we found such a special, unique venue. The food was delicious - everyone raved about it and finished their meals! The service was impeccable the entire time we were there. Their accommodations, both old and new, were perfect for a range of guests and tastes. We love Full Moon and wish we could do our wedding all over again!!

e outdoors type.

Ann and Stephanie, our event planners, were so helpful and patient with all our questions and concerns. The setting was beautiful and Full Moon thought of every little detail to make it the best experience possible. They have lots of different areas on the property which we took full advantage of and were able to craft a wedding that was just right for us. Highly recommend!

spectacular, and the scenery is breathtaking. Throughout the planning process our coordinators were there for us every step of the way and we were able to customize every detail that mattered to us and leave the "defaults" for the rest. It may be a little more upfront work setting up your guest's accommodations but with the right vendors (their recommended vendor list is a great starting point) the end result is a stunning and seamless event from beginning to end. Our guests agreed, and many told us it was a refreshing change from the "expected" and the most fun they've ever had at a wedding!

or their less busy 'winter' season (we got married at the end of March), and part of the deal is 3 hours of open bar included and a coordinator! Melanie, the Coordinator, was extremely useful throughout the planning process, checking in and making sure we were on target with getting everything done on time. The only criticism I would have is that sometimes it was slow to get a response or the response was a little vague - but they also are constantly putting on weddings so its understandable that the bride they have that week is the one that gets the most attention! Once we actually got there and everything was being executed, I kid you not, they did not miss a beat. Not one single thing went wrong on my wedding day. I danced too hard at one point and the zipper on my dress broke, before I even knew what was happening, Melanie, who you don't even notice is maneuvering every detail like a ninja, had pulled me into a back room I didn't even know existed and had drawers full of emergency tools and had me pinned back up and back on the dance floor in less than 5 minutes. And the staff they employ? The kindest, hardest working people you'll ever find. The food? Holy crap (can I say that?) TO DIE FOR! Every guest was raving about it- and when we woke up the next morning, we found they had actually made an extra meal for both of us to take home! It was the sweetest surprise to get to experience those meals for a second time and be brought right back to our wedding night. I cannot rave about Full Moon enough- it is completely magical.

allows you to customize so much. The food is QUITE delicious. The entire staff is helpful and on top of it and the communication leading up to it was helpful and stress reducing. Their package allows for a lot of add-ons which (as long as you're paying attention!) is great because you can customize what you want to spend money on to make sure you stay in budget. Recommend FULLY!!

l. The attention to detail was amazing! Our water glasses were full whenever we got back to our table, and all our guests raved about how friendly the staff were. The food is EXCELLENT, breakfast, lunch, and dinners were all great. They have their stuff down and know how to throw a good party. Having Melanie (our event manager at Full Moon) to help us with the logistics of planning a wedding was great, but it was even better to have her there the day of the wedding. I tend to be very anal about details and execution, and I really didn't worry about a single thing the day of the wedding because she had it all under control. We had such a wonderful time, and really got to spend a full weekend, in a beautiful place enjoying our family and friends.

friendly! The food was AMAZING and we had guests requesting to-go bags because they felt it was so delicious (it was one of the only weddings I've ever been to where literally everyone stopped and ate the dinner). The fact that our entire guest list was able to stay at the resort and we were the only couple having a wedding made it feel so exclusive. Additionally, our guests loved how much time there was to spend with everyone and allowed family and friends who may not have seen each other in a while to truly reunite over the course of a whole weekend! The scenery was beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed being in the mountains in the winter! The rooms for guests were quaint and at about $125 per night totally affordable (compared to $200 per night at other more traditional hotels). If you're looking for something different and memorable, I highly recommend Full Moon for your wedding!

ith our December wedding with just enough snow on the ground for pictures and they took care of the grounds so well. Accommodations were wonderful with allowing family and friends to stay together and it was so much fun visiting people in all the different houses and cabins. The food was not your typical wedding food and was so delicious from the BBQ the night before to breakfast to the actual wedding. Lastly the staff were so nice, always checking to see how we were and everything ran so smoothly. This was the best day and weekend of our lives and would highly recommend this location.

we started the process of looking at venues we knew that we did not want a traditional wedding and we did not want to get married in your typical reception hall. We had heard about Full Moon from a few different friends and they all had nothing but great things to say and “magical” was a term that was often used. Once we visited Full Moon we understood exactly what our friends meant by magical and knew instantly that this was where we were going to get married, there was absolutely no doubt in our minds, Full Moon was perfect for us. I can’t explain the feeling that you get when you are physically at Full Moon you are half way up a mountain in the middle of the forest preserve and there is nothing but the beauty of nature surrounding you. From the quaint loveliness of each little building, to the charming old farm house with the stone fountain, to the little cabins that are scattered about the property, to the beautiful stream that runs along the back side of the property, each and every little detail is breathtaking. Our wedding was a rustic vintage theme and Full Moon and all of its beauty just brought out every detail in our pictures in such an unforgettable way, some almost look fake in the sense that the background is so gorgeous it is unbelievable. I want to share one of the many magical moments that myself along with my bridesmaids and photographer will never forget: Prior to the ceremony, we did our bridal party pictures separately in hopes that we would at least make it to part of our cocktail hour. The bridesmaids and I were getting ready in a house on the property where my mother’s side of the family was staying and when our photographer asked us to go out back into a wooded area to take pictures before heading down to the ceremony, as magic would have it, a herd of deer decided to join us! So my bridal pictures are myself and my bridesmaids in the woods with a herd of deer in the background UNBELIEVABLE. Since our wedding, literally every single guest that myself, my husband, our families etc. have spoken to have gone on and on raving about how wonderful Full Moon was and how our wedding is one of the best weddings they had ever been to. From the over the top delicious food, to the ambiance, to the staff, to the properties…people just thought it was perfect and so did we. I really want to acknowledge and share my appreciation of the staff at Full Moon as well, they are kind, generous, truly caring…REAL PEOPLE. They made us feel like we were part of the Full Moon family in every way. There is truly something to be said about that as these are people that you need to work with throughout your entire planning process and these are the people that are going to be supporting you throughout your special day. Every moment was special in some sort of way and we owe that to Full Moon. We will carry those memories with us for a lifetime. If you are looking to start your life together in a magical world of beauty and love Full Moon has the perfect setting for you and I am truly confident in saying that the staff will help you along every step of the way to ensure your special day is flawless and as magical as ours was.

e to the local community when the area was devastated after Hurricane Irene. Their actions are a testament to their ethos -- why wouldn't you want to support a small business as wonderful as this one? We knew that a "traditional" wedding venue was not for us. I hate the feel of wedding halls and cookie-cutter wedding factories. There is nothing cookie-cutter about this place! They have over a hundred acres in one of the most beautiful parts of the Catskills, which makes for a stunning backdrop, regardless of season. We had our ceremony outdoors; this can be risky, I know...but they are a well oiled machine when it comes to execution and contingency plans for rain. Everything from our ceremony, to our cocktail hour on the large lawn, to our reception in the barn, after party across the street at the Roadhouse (with campfire!), to the after-after party in the billiard room for all those left standing...it was all completely gorgeous and a hell of a good time. Shoutout to LeighAnn for overseeing everything, prior to and day of...what a blessing! The service was truly outstanding. And the food - MY GOD...the food.was.incredible. Even my most picky of guests raved about how delicious it all was. Chef Adam also made our cake for us and it was both gorgeous and delicious! If you have a vision, Full Moon will make it happen. They are true professionals. They made all of this happen even though we picked a date only 6 months away. This worked out by chance. They book up quickly (because they are so wonderful!). There was nothing available in September, but there was ONE Sunday-Monday package available in June at a discounted rate, which also worked best with the amount of people we were planning on inviting...and our budget. We jumped on it and Full Moon assured us that getting everything done in time wouldn't be an issue. They didn't disappoint. We used their vendors list to find out florist, DJ, photographers, and makeup artists and were able to book everything without even breaking a sweat ;). Everyone on their vendors list knows the venue well, which is very helpful because they show up and are just ready to roll. The lodging may not be for everyone. I'm a nature lover and love camping and thought the rooms were exactly as they described...rustic, simple, and charming. Most of our guests loved it and had a great time unplugging in the woods. My cousin and her husband slept in the yurt and had a blast! Words to keep in mind when planning your wedding: you can't please everyone. Just do what feels right for you! Even now, months later, I still have family and friends reminiscing about how wonderful a time they had. Several people mentioned they have never been to a wedding more beautiful or unique. I'm so glad and so grateful for the wonderful memories I'll have forever. Thank you Full Moon!

re event. It was important to us that we could stay in one location for the ceremony, party, and after party, and then people could stay over (no need to worry about driving after an open bar). We wanted a venue that felt elegant but casual ("rustic chic"), and we LOVED the idea of being married in a barn. However, we were working within a fairly tight budget for a Hudson Valley/Catskills wedding. Full Moon made it possible to have everything we had hoped for and come in under our budget. We chose to do a Sunday-Monday package and got started planning! Beyond the venue itself, the staff deserve all of the credit for helping us to have the exact wedding we dreamed of. From the day we first contacted Full Moon Resort until the day after our wedding, the staff made our wedding experience as easy and personal as possible. Paul, who introduced us to the property and wedding packages,was friendly, accessible, and kind. He had us at hello (really). Although we are located in California, Paul accommodated time differences and travel schedules to talk on the phone and show us around the property at times that worked for us. Michael, who helped us to sign the contract, ensured that we were able to have (and afford) every detail that was important to us. Adam, the chef, held a special tasting for us to (again) accommodate our travel to the east coast - and treated us and our parents to an incredible gourmet meal so we could taste everything we were considering. The food, by the way, was something all of our guests RAVED about. Adam truly blew everyone away. Consuela and other staff who helped out on the day of our wedding made sure that we had everything we needed. People say you won't have time to eat at your own wedding, but Consuela made sure that we could - and we were so happy not to miss out on Adam's food! But LeighAnn, our wedding coordinator, truly deserves her own paragraph. LeighAnn was with us from the time we signed the contract until the wedding weekend was over, and she made every step of planning so easy. Somehow, she made everything happen. It rained on and off on the day of the wedding, and instead of worrying about rain plans and feeling disappointed (as I thought I would be!), LeighAnn made the call about how to accommodate unpredictable weather and set up our rain ceremony location to be even more beautiful than the original plan. In the end, we were actually glad for some rain! She genuinely cared about us and our wedding day enough to make sure that everything was just how we wanted it, and it allowed us to really relax and be present for the whole day. If you are looking to truly enjoy your own wedding day, this is the place for you! We cannot recommend it enough. Many thanks to the incredible staff for making our wedding our best day!

res to a tee. The venue had the best combination of rustic and chic, perfect for our more adventurous guests as well as our guests that needed more tending to. Having your wedding at Full Moon allows you to curate an entire magical weekend with your guests - for us, we wanted a wedding themed "Dirty Dancing meets a Jewish sleep away camp". We screened Dirty Dancing after the rehearsal dinner BBQ (fire pit and s'mores outside for those who didn't feel like watching). On Saturday we planned a whole day of camp activities from yoga to hiking, arts and crafts to kickball tournament. No other place we looked at allowed us this amount of flexibility and options. The site is gorgeous with many different locations to host various events. The on site caterer was INCREDIBLE, many of our guests commented on the quality of the food, from breakfasts to lunches to cocktail hour and reception dinner they killed it on quality and presentation. The accommodations on site are well taken care of and allow your closest family and friends to be with you for the whole weekend. I am a theater producer in the city and let's just say I was very specific in my vision of my wedding. I seriously could not have asked for a better experience. Five stars, A++, I am one happy groom. Look no further, if you want an outdoor rustic chic wedding, THIS is the place to have it. Oh, and LeighAnn was our wedding planner. Major props, I couldn't have done it without her!

as mostly delicious, including some nouveau Indian cuisine and our wedding cake! Melanie, our day-of coordinator, was a tremendous help before and during the wedding. Melanie made sure that she, my other vendors and I had all ironed out all logistics so that by 4 p.m. on Friday and through the rest of the weekend I was able to enjoy everything without further coordination. On Friday, Full Moon’s standard process is to have welcome services for guests at check-in, an evening BBQ and an after party with bonfire. On Saturday, there is generally free time until the wedding ceremony, cocktail, reception and after party. We complicated this process by adding an Indian engagement ceremony in the middle of the BBQ and an Indian sangeet in the middle of the after party, as well as soccer and cricket on Saturday. Full Moon never said “no” and made sure it all happened seamlessly. As evidence of how thorough Full Moon is, they boxed up food for guests that did not arrive on time and also put extra meals in my husband and my room on Saturday after the reception! Full Moon does require additional effort on the couple's part, including assigning guests to their rooms and bringing the "extras" you want to use (e.g., sparklers, smores, tiki torches, etc). The advantage of this is that the Full Moon wedding is very personalized. Also, although the cabins have free wifi, cell reception is very poor, which means NO one is looking at his/her phone and everyone is socializing! Note that the rooms are clean, simple and comfortable. All have fans and some have AC, but this is not a five star hotel experience. Also, wear comfy shoes for the gravel and grass paths (although there is a golf cart for those with mobility issues).

ng coordinator) and everyone there made sure the change was done quickly and was just as beautiful! Loved everything here and was very budget friendly. Highly recommend it to anyone!