About this vendor
Garner Historic District is a one-of-a-kind Hudson Valley wedding venue in Garnerville, NY. This 14-acre, 19th-century former textile mill sits on the banks of the Minisceongo Creek and is located only 37 miles from New York City and easily accessible to the entire tri-state area.
At the Garner Historic District, you and your partner-to-be can choose from several beautifully renovated, historic venues for your celebration. You'll also have access to our collection of charming outdoor spaces, which provide unique settings for every stage of your special day and will treat you and your guests to an unforgettable experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, your wedding will be immersed in 19th-century architecture, re-imagined studios and industrial spaces, alleyways, brick facades, and a creek-side sculpture trail—all within an eclectic artist and artisan community.
OUR VENUES
Dye Works
Max. Capacity: 250
This 8,000-square-foot transformed warehouse has kept its 19th century charm with its 30-foot-high cathedral ceilings, exposed brick walls, large windows overlooking the creek and original wood floors, beams and columns.
The open, expansive floor plan is a blank canvas inviting you to design your event, from elegant affairs to casual gatherings, entirely your way. We do not have exclusive contracts with any rental company, event planner, or caterer, but we do have a restaurant (Hudson's Mill) and brewery (Round Table) on-site and would be happy to help coordinate their services. We also have a list of preferred vendors on our website and can make additional recommendations for local vendors.
The Calico
Max. Capacity: 150
What was once among the nation's foremost hubs of calico fabric production during the 1800's has now been re-awakened into "The Calico." Inspired by artist's lofts of yesteryear, this 6,800 square-foot former warehouse with 18-foot ceilings, exposed wooden beams, enormous windows, and whitewashed brick has been filled with art, artifacts to convert a grand room into a gracious gathering space.
The Calico comes with a furnished reception area for 100 people complete with stunning live edge tables surrounded by a collection of eclectic vintage chairs, dimmable industrial pendant lights, a massive industrial chandelier and installations by Garner Historic District artists and artisans. It also has 2 lounges, a vintage bar, and a projection wall.
Located on the first floor around the corner from our outdoor spaces, this newly re-imagined venue celebrates Garner Historic District's past, present, and future and the communities that continue reinventing it.
OUTDOOR SPACES
Use of our scenic outdoor areas is included in the rental of either venue. Dye Works Square, Brick Alley, and Creek-Side Sculpture Trail are excellent outdoor options for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. They offer stunning settings for pictures and places for your guests to explore. Check out the gallery to see them in action.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Brewery & Distillery
- Industrial & Warehouse
- Loft
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
- Rentals & Equipment
Reviews
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5
out of 5.02 reviews
I absolutely loved having my wedding at the Garner Arts Center! The venue is truly one-of-a-kind—unique, stunning, and full of character. It was the perfect backdrop for our specia...
l day. Kris was incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process. I visited the space multiple times, and she was always accommodating and supportive. When unexpected weather forced us to move the event indoors, she went above and beyond to help us create a beautiful indoor setup that still captured the outdoor feel I had envisioned!
As wedding photographers ourselves, we knew we wanted to hold our own wedding in an alternative and creative venue that we hadn’t worked at before, which was hard to find! One of o...
ur own couples told us about Garner Historic District and we immediately drove up from NJ for a visit (an easy 40 min ride from the North Jersey area). Even in the middle of January in snow, Miles gave us a tour and we were instantly in love and had a gut reaction immediately.
The interior of the reception space of the Dye Works building at Garner Historic District has wooden beams and exposed, weathered brick with string lighting. A river runs through the entire place. We love the mix of nature and "industrial" at the Garner Arts Center complex. If you’re unfamiliar, Garner Historic District is an old textile mill located in Rockland County, New York. It used to be a Civil War/World War II uniform factory. There’s so much history and character to the architecture. On site, you’ll now find other various businesses including our fantastic caterers Hudson’s Mill NY and Round Table Brewery (formerly Industrial Arts Brewing, where we sourced our beer kegs for reception!) Additionally, the fact there are artists’ lofts and the Frank Welles Gallery space meant so much to us and our mutual love of art.
Miles was always super accommodating and communicative (especially when we postponed our big day due to covid). It was awesome to have the entire place to use for the weekend to aid in the set-up and break-down. We hardly felt stressed because we had so much time to do everything! We utilized Hudson's Mill NY (located in the complex) as our caterers, they went above and beyond and blew us away! We also sourced our beer kegs for reception from Industrial Arts Brewery, (Now Round Table Brewery) also on site! Holding a wedding here actually made things super convenient. Lots of hotels and Airbnbs are located in the area for guests and there are lots of other things to check out in nearby Stony Point, along with some nice hiking trails!
We prepped in the Frank Welles space, which has BEAUTIFUL lighting and you're surrounded by impressive paintings as your backdrop as you get ready. We did our first look in the Brick Alley. It was private, secluded and having the string lights on made it extra special. Our ceremony was against the brick wall overlooking the creekside trail. Guests moved to the Brick Alley for Cocktail Hour and everyone told us how impressed they were! Then we heard lots of "oohs and ahhs" as guests entered the reception and were blown away by the Dye Works space! The room is incredibly spacious. We only had about 125 guests, and with covid still on everyone's minds it felt like a very safe environment. The tables were able to be spread out, we opened the windows and doorways and the ceiling fans were running for plenty of ventilation. Everything went smoothly and our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves!
We had such a vision for our wedding day and Garner Historic District helped us bring it all to life! This will always be a special place in our hearts and we plan to come back frequently for dinner at Hudson's Mill or a drink at Round Table Brewery and we'll always reminisce about how special our day was here!
Contact
55 West Railroad Avenue, Garnerville, NY | tri-state area, Hudson Valley
Garner Historic District