John Braca
EVENTS DIRECTOR
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AWARD WINNER (10X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Courses feature a beautifully restored and renovated venue surrounded by unrivaled golf course views. With world-class cuisine and our exclusive "one wedding at a time" service, it could be the perfect NYC setting for your rehearsal dinner, wedding, or reception.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$670
Ceremony:
$500
Bar services:
$10 per person
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Jun and Sept-Oct.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Country Club
Garden
Historic Venue
Park
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
John Braca
Events Director
John Braca began his career at AGC in 2012 as a Maitre’D and has since been promoted to Senior Private Event Director. In 2002, he held his first catering job as a bus boy at the Surf Club, learning the ins and outs of the operations of the catering and event business from top to bottom. From a young age, he has been driven and team oriented, earning an All American in Track and Field in High School. In college, he was a Fashion major as he developed his eye for style.
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.0132 reviews
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Split Rock Golf Course is highly praised by multiple reviewers for exceeding expectations with exceptional service, delicious food, and a beautiful venue. The staff, notably John Braca, Kristen, Alicia, Al, and various bridal attendants, are commended for their attentiveness and professionalism in ensuring smooth event execution. Reviewers highlight the venue's gorgeous decorations, including a picturesque gazebo and pavilion, as well as positive interactions with staff members who contributed to memorable experiences for various events ranging from weddings to Sweet 15 celebrations.Review photos
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Nicole G
5.0
11/19/2024
I just had my wedding here a few weeks ago and Split Rock Golf Course exceeded every expectation! Everyone did such an amazing job decorating, the venue looked gorgeous. I can’t thank the entire staff at Split Rock enough for putting every thing together for us and making everything look so beautiful. Our maître d and bridal assistant, Kristen and Alicia, were so attentive and made sure we always had a drink in our hand! When we arrived, there was SO much food in our bridal suite and it was so delicious. I can’t say enough great things about the food, it was exceptional. We didn’t get to finish our entrees (we partying too much!) so my husband and I ended up taking them home. We ate them cold at 1:30am at the JFK TWA hotel since we were going to our honeymoon the next morning and the food was still so good!!! The Venetian hour blew everyone away, the desserts were so delicious. My favorite dessert was the jelly filled donuts. I don’t even like jelly filled donuts but they were the best donuts I’ve ever had! Please let the chef know everyone raved about the food! All my guests were so happy and had such a wonderful time, I can’t say thank you enough! They also mentioned that the servers were very kind and very attentive as well.
Through out the last 11 months, I worked with John Braca to coordinate every detail of the reception and he was so amazing to work with. Every email I would send him was responded to within an hour with a helpful answer to put me at ease. He took care of absolutely everything for me. We are truly blessed to have had such a great wedding planning experience with John and a beautiful wedding day at Split Rock.
Joy R
5.0
7/22/2024
We are beyond thankful and grateful for everything Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Course did to make our dream wedding come true. We just got married this past Thursday and John was so helpful with our whole wedding process and would get back to us right away if we had any questions. The day before and the day of our wedding Al went beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. He was so friendly and easy going. Kristin our maitre d’ and Alexis our bridal attendant was so attentive to my now husband and myself. They were very sweet as well. The whole staff was so nice and great throughout. Our guests kept raving about how beautiful the venue was and how good the food tasted. The whole staff at Pelham also worked so well and closely with all our vendors which made everything ran smoothly. We are definitely so happy that we chose Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Course as our venue for the most special day in our lives.
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Ariana M
5.0
10/10/2023
We celebrated my daughters Sweet 15 in Septiembre and had an amazing experience. John was amazing on helping us with all the details from start to end! The food and drinks were very good as well. My daughter had an amazing time celebrating her special day as did all my guests. We will definitely use them again for future events. Thank you the Salomon-Mendoza family.
Donelle H
5.0
8/21/2023
All the positive reviews are accurate and highly deserved. The pavilion, the walkway to the gazebo, the gazebo itself, the friendly staff, the beautiful decorations, and the diligent hosts were more than we could ever ask for.
John Braca was instrumental to our entire wedding going well, and working with him has been an awesome experience. We had an international wedding, and because of that, we had visa issues for over a year, forcing us to postpone. John was a huge help in supporting us throughout this process and when the big day finally arrived, he made sure everything was top notch. We can't thank him enough for giving us the wedding we really wanted.
Thanks so much to Kristen for being an unbelievable Matre'D and bridal attendant. She was swarming around making sure everything went according to plan and checked with us often in case we needed to change anything. We can't thank her enough.
If this venue is in consideration for your event, don't hesitate and book here.
Elisa P
5.0
8/02/2023
We had my daughters Communion at the Split Rock 10 years ago and just had her Sweet 16 on Friday night! John was instrumental in the planning and execution for her party. He paid close attention to details such as Shirly Temples for the kids at the entrance and handicap ramp for my mom.
I received many texts as I was leaving the event that night from many guests telling me how delicious the food was, the venue was beautiful, and the team of servers/bartenders were outstanding.
I couldnt have asked for a better turnout. The Split Rock and the team there are excellent and work hard to make your vision come to life!
Thank you so very much for all of your help in making Marisa's Sweet 16 soemthing she will never forget!
Lena H
5.0
9/04/2022
John, Al, and the rest of the team at Split Rock made our wedding dreams come true. They were thorough, very communicative, and made sure to cover every last detail so that everything ran smoothly on the day of the wedding. John was great at answering all of my questions and meeting with me on numerous occasions to discuss details. He was also great at being available for our vendor for music to go over logistics for electric/ speakers, etc. My husband and I got married on May 28th, 2022, with a brunch daytime wedding. We had planned to have our ceremony by Split Rock’s beautiful gazebo. However, due to an impending thunderstorm, we moved our ceremony indoors in the tent. (Our gameplan was set in stone from the previous day for the weather, and it was great to feel like there was the Plan A and Plan B with the timings). Honestly- with the photos, it looked just as beautiful, if not more beautiful with the florals inside the pavilion. The beautiful clear siding of the pavilion gave us an indoor/outdoor feel, so we enjoyed the view of the nature, but were able to stay safe and cool in the air conditioning inside. In fact, I think the ceremony felt even more intimate, unique, and special this way given the way our guests were seated. My husband and I were in awe at how everything looked even better than we anticipated with the décor. Al, our event coordinator was so meticulous and was great at keeping on top of the schedule, while also being flexible with my or my husband’s “go ahead” for changes. As a very anxious person in general, Al really made me feel at complete ease during the day. I wasn’t worried about a thing. He was like a ninja,- I mean that in the best sense- he was making everything happen flawlessly in the background, so that my husband and I could just ENJOY the day. Kristen and Mariah were my bridal attendants, and they were the absolute BEST. They made me feel so comfortable, and were so good at anticipating my needs. Most of all, I felt that they genuinely cared that I was having the best time… My husband and I are just so happy in choosing this place as our venue!
Laura P
5.0
8/11/2022
Look no further... you have found your venue! I recently had my wedding at Pelham Bay & Split Rock, and I truly cannot say enough positive things about the experience. First and foremost, the venue is BEAUTIFUL. The photos are lovely but do not do the place justice. The fact that it is situated within a golf course creates a truly magical effect; once the sun went down, our wedding reception became a bright beacon of light and music amidst a gorgeous, dark expanse. We were permitted to use the grass, which meant that the kids at the reception had plenty of room to run around, and anyone who needed a quiet moment away could take a short walk and do so. The venue provided fire pits and s'mores on the grass as well, which were a wonderful, special touch. From start to finish, John and the team were wonderful to work with. They were flexible, responsive, and answered all our questions. The food was delicious! And the space was extremely versatile... we wanted our reception to be entirely outdoors due to covid, which we were able to do. BUT we also had access to a gorgeous indoor space for guests who needed a break from the summer heat. And if the weather had been bad, we would have had the option to move indoors if needed, which gave us great peace of mind throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend this venue enough. Our night was unforgettable.
Clari C
5.0
8/09/2022
A few years ago a stumbled across Pelham Split Rock’s Instagram page and I knewww it was where I wanted to have my wedding ceremony. Unfortunately COVID changed things and a reception at Pelham Split Rock wasn’t possible. Earlier this year when my husband and I started looking for venues for our baby shower it was a no brainer, we just knew we had to have it here! John, the event manager, was helpful from the very start. Always responsive, detailed and made all our requests a possibility. As if things couldn’t get any better, the crew supporting the event the day of were spectacular. They kept us on schedule while being flexible and soooo accommodating. Many of our guests couldn’t believe this hidden gem existed in the Bronx.
Toschia H
5.0
8/04/2022
Everything was wonderful. My dad had a great time and the guests were amazed by the views and the venue! I had several people ask me to forward them the information in regards to renting the venue…
Also, the wait staff was nothing but amazing.
Thanks you so much for everything.. have a great day!! Thanks John Braca
Maria P
5.0
7/31/2022
The entire planning process was easy . John was very helpful
The party was great, the staff was very attentive. Food excellent. The guest were all very happy. We all had a wonderful time. 100% recommend this venue.
K P
5.0
7/28/2022
The praise that follows not only on behalf of the customer but echos much of what the guests of our event had to say. Split Rock golf Club handled my family, guests and business matters with professionalism and the genuine goal of making sure that your event is what you need it to be. From walk through, communication, transactions to set up and complete execution. The staff as a whole worked to make sure that each point was as smooth as possible. I appreciate that there was staff at every turn was readily available and willing to assist with any request. The venue is beautiful and enough space to fit a big party comfortably. Thank you for making this event memorable!
Donna W
5.0
7/25/2022
I want to thank John for the wonderful day we had yesterday for my daughter's bridal shower. The room was beautiful and the food was delicious. The servers were friendly and did an amazing job.
Thank you again for all your help and I will strongly recommend this place.
Take care
Donna
Massiel A
5.0
5/30/2022
I held my daughter's Sweet 16 at this venue last Friday May 20th and it was amazing. I fell in the love with this venue in 2014 when I was a bridesmaid in a wedding at Split Rock. 8 years later and they were just as great as I reme. Wred them. I decided to have this event in October of 2021, which only gave 8 months to book a venue and make all the preparations. Split Rock was the only location I contacted that met every criteria: location, accessibility, privacy of the event, price, offerings. From the very start of the process- John- the event director was amazing to work with- accessible, flexible and accommodating. He made the process super quick and easy. O the day of, Al and his team were incredible. Al, has a very calming and reassuring demeanor which made me feel at ease. Mother nature threw a wrench in some of the plans; however, they were still able to accomodate me. The staff were all friendly and efficient. All of my guests loved the venue and were raving about the food, service and attention to detail; one of my friends was so impressed that she is planning on holding her 50th birthday at the venue. I absolutely loved everything about my event and I'm looking forward to holding future events at this location.
StacyAnn M
5.0
4/25/2022
I cant say enough about Split Rock. We have my daighters Sweet 16 on April 15 and it was magical. The staff went above and beyond to make the event a complete success. Thank you to John, Al and the entire staff for everything.
Caitlin Grace B
1.0
8/22/2020
We still have not been contacted about a refund or even if we are cancelled (though we know we are) Our wedding should have been taking place September 6th. They have a large deposit from us and the venue says its open but they will not respond.
Jennifer H
5.0
3/03/2020
We hosted a baby shower brunch for my sister in law this past weekend. I could not say enough about what a fantastic experience it was. Jessica is a sweetheart and was on point from start to finish. She answered every question and made us feel at ease about every aspect of the planning process. Pelham Bay was accommodating, flexible and easy to work with. During set up we were able to meet Al and he was also extremely helpful and so nice! The food was also delicious, many guests made comments on what a great variety they offered. Hands down best venue for a beautiful shower. I wish I could share pictures in this review.
Maria C
5.0
12/13/2019
I don’t know how to thank each and every staff member enough for such a memorable experience from beginning to end. We first met with Jessica and she helped us through the whole process of our wedding. Every detail, every question, she took care of us even knowing that we gave very little time for planning ( literally less than 2 months). At first we had 50 guest and very quickly that escalated to 160 guests, she kept accommodating us in every way possible to make this the best day of our lives. They made us feel like they were part of the wedding. We met Albert and he was as pleasurable, always with a smile helping through the process and never said no. :) The day of the wedding Kristen, the bride assistant, was attentive of every detail of my needs, and still had time to handle the details of everyone else. The venue was beautiful and perfect to accommodate all our guests, they left with a great impression and a home feeling. Will recommend Pelham Split Rock & Golf Courses with our eyes shut.
Alexandra M
5.0
11/20/2019
We had the most amazing engagement party! All the staff couldn’t be more helpful and accommodating! The food was delicious! Our party was so great guests said it could have been our wedding! We are so thankful for all of you guys for making our party so perfect and memorable !
Sandy W
5.0
11/20/2019
We are so happy to have found Split Rock, which was an incredibly perfect venue for our wedding. We were immediately drawn to the art deco style of the entryway, and the beautiful outdoor scenery. Our wedding was in fall and the leaves were just starting to turn. Everyone who worked with us was very helpful at every step of the way, a big thanks to John Braca for providing all the info we needed and being flexible. The catering and food was amazing- Al did a great job of coordinating. We also worked with a wonderful bakery they recommended that made us the perfect cake. Can't recommend highly enough.
Cristy R
5.0
11/19/2019
In our journey to create our perfect wedding day, we were in search for the perfect venue. We wanted a fall theme for our wedding and figured we would check out Pelham Bay & Split Rock - I mean, we live 15 minutes away. The place is beautiful. There is a large well-maintained parking area. We fell in love with the white tent for the reception and the stone walkway that leads to the gazebo for the ceremony.
We met with Jessica and she took the time to break down the wedding packages. We ultimately chose the all-inclusive. In the months to come, Jessica was always available and answered our many questions. She gave honest advice based on what we were looking for. Throughout the entire process, Jessica was very responsive and attentive, making it easy to work with her to execute our vision. She definitely was a significant influence on making us feel not as overwhelmed as we would have been.
For our rehearsal, Al orchestrated the line up and gave us a detailed guide of what to expect the next day. On the day of the wedding, everything went so smooth. Al made sure to check in with us every chance he could. He was essential in making sure that each part of the day on the itinerary ran perfectly and on time. He was also attentive to one of our guests with a food allergy and guaranteed that her meals were properly handled.
Kristin, our bridal attendant, was the best. She always made sure we had a drink in hand and food throughout the night. She was genuinely caring in accommodating to anything we needed. She even took us to a beautiful area on the location so our photographers could take sunset pictures of us. She was even supportive with the groom as he frantically glued back one of our cake topper figurines had he broken. We felt like we were in good hands.
The bartender certainly gave our guests top quality drinks. Everyone left the bar with a big smile on their face! The wait staff was courteous and professional.
We loved the variety of food choices. The San Juan station with the pernil was a big hit. The Asian station , dumplings and lo mein was great. The carving station was savory. For dinner, the three-course meal was splendid. It was all DELICIOUS. Everyone said that the Cheese Tortellini is a must.
We got our wedding cake through Contis Bakery, the taste was to die for and it was more than enough to feed all of our guests. The S'mores and the bonfire was a great touch for our November Fall wedding. We finished off the night perfectly with the beautifully decorated multi-flavored donut wall. That's right, donut wall. Mmm.
Pelham Split Rock and Golf Courses gave us exactly what we always wanted, a perfect wedding.
Cristy Reynoso and Juan Ramirez
Michellee J
5.0
10/23/2019
OMG THE BEST WEDDING EXPERIENCE!!! The staff was absolutely amazing! The venue was exquisite. The venue is absolutely breathtaking. The food was so delicious!
Prior to the wedding they made sure to go over details and accommodate all that was wanted by my husband and I. My attendant was ON POINT!
The staff makes sure everyone is having a great time and catered too! beautiful !!!
Virginia K
5.0
10/08/2019
My fiancé and I heard about Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Course from a friend that had his wedding there, but to be honest the reviews were so high I was weary. I am so glad we went, from the moment we walked in John Braca was friendly, attentive and straightforward. We are so fortunate to have found Pelham Bay and John. I did not have a vision in mind, but my fiancé did, he wanted more of a non-traditional reception with our favorite rock bank performing. John and Pelham Bay were more than accommodating, almost making it too easy. The planning, the food choices everything was just so easy and perfect. John is a pro and it definitely shows.
The day of the wedding, October 5, 2019 everything was absolutely perfect . The lay out and table arrangements were exactly like we wanted and all of our “quirky” touches were added. The food was delish!! Still people are raving about it, the servers and bartenders were very attentive. Not one guess was in need of anything because food and drink was always being offered. Our Bridal attendant Sarah was just wonderful, she was very helpful and would remind me to breath as I am a tad high strung! I am so grateful for John and the staff at Pelham Bay & Split Rock and coud not recommend them enough! Almost wish we could do it all over again we had so much fun! Thanks for your help, service and enthusiasm in making our day so special.
Chris L
5.0
10/04/2019
We spent our entire wedding night receiving CONSTANT praise for the venue, and it was extremely deserved.
From the very beginning, John has been nothing but responsive and flexible. We fell in love with this venue immediately, and from our first conversation he worked with us to build out a package that matched our budget and our slightly-smaller-than-minimum guest count. We weren't super fussy with a lot of our details, but all the same we got the sense that John would be patient and there for us to work out whatever we wanted to do. Even when we got into the eleventh hour and had some last minute complications on our side, he worked with us to make sure that everything went smoothly.
As for the event staff, Al our maître d' and Kristen our bridal suite attendant were both on point. I personally was a bit of an anxious wreck in the lead-up to the wedding, but it was apparent right away that both of them had the whole evening under control. It meant my wife and I could truly relax and enjoy our evening more than we thought possible.
Kristen was phenomenal, she anticipated all of our needs (sometimes before we even knew we'd need them!). She always made sure we had food and drinks, were in the right place, and that all of our things were organized.
Al was so brilliant that I honestly barely even noticed him in an extremely good way. All of our food was out hot and right on time, the service ran effortlessly, and our night ended up being absolutely perfect.
As far as the venue itself, the location is absolutely gorgeous. The views from the tent are great, and the central outdoor space makes a great transition from cocktail hour to reception when the weather's nice. Don't be afraid to work with the outdoor space when planning your event. The s'mores station was a big hit the outdoor fire pits and outdoor dance floor meant we could transition back outside at the end of the night. Everything was absolutely perfect.
In terms of recommendations, we liked how little decoration it took to make the space look great. We rented some outdoor lounge furniture to spruce up the outdoor space, and that added a lot. We also would recommend bringing some extra uplighting for the tent. The lighting is even and adequate, but some fancier pops of color would've been nice (our DJ warned us but we didn't listen).
The food was excellent and plentiful. The cocktail hour stations were delicious and our package came with enough food between them and the passed hors d'oeuvres that some of our guests thought that was the entire meal! The courses were stunning as well, and the dessert stations ended up being real hits. The s'mores station was a popular hang out spot at the end of the evening, the milk and cookies went over very well with our younger guests, and the donut wall ended up in a lot of our guests's photos that night.
Honestly we could not have asked for a prettier venue, better food, or a more organized team. Our evening was absolutely perfect and we were able to truly enjoy it thanks to these talented folks. We'll definitely be keeping them in mind if we need another event in the area, and we highly recommend you check them out as well.
Genail M
5.0
9/05/2019
We plan a 3-month wedding and we’re married on June 9, 2019. This place was the PERFECT venue to host our celebration. The location is convenient, absolutely gorgeous with outdoor space for our ceremony and indoor space for our reception. The wedding coordinator/ manager was extremely seasoned and attentive, which made planning easy!!! Thank to John for making our day wonderful! The food, decor and service was impeccable! I HIGHLY recommend this place to make your day come true!! Also, the day of coordinator was super great and attentive... thank you Sarah!!! We had the best time!!!
Mirtha M
5.0
8/21/2019
OMG where do we start?! My dream wedding was achieved because of two things. The beautiful venue that gives you the choice to host your wedding outdoors and the wonderful people who worked nonstop through alllll my questions and concerns. First is John, what an angel! We booked almost a yr in advance, so the amount of questions, comments and concerns that I had leading up to the wedding would had driven ppl off the wall. John was 100% always responsive and attentive. The day of the wedding he was my hype man! He kept everything in order leading up to the wedding and I had 0 stress! Next is Al, he help us for our rehearsal because we didn’t know what we were doing! He took the time to guide each of us through rehearsal and the day of the wedding he made sure communication between him and the rest of the vendors was crystal clear! We were running a little behind schedule but he made sure transitions from ceremony to cocktail, pictures, reception and entertainment was seamless. And lastly Kristin! Ugh! Loveeddd heeerrr!! She was all about me as soon as I got to the venue, she walked around with my veil and holding my train for pictures and she was stressing my bustle more than I was. She made sure I was eating and drinking and enjoying myself the whole night. I wish I could relive my wedding day it was an amazing experience and this venue and the people in it will make sure you have the time of your lifeee!!! We chose outdoor dance floor and dining and everyone loved how it was different. THE FOOOODDD... amazing! My guest loved the second course which was penne a la vodka! Then we had choice of steak, salmon or chicken! I heard no complaints! Cocktail hour we had so many choices! Trust me, you will fall in love with the venue! We sure did, we wish we can turn back time and do it all over again!
Mercedes E
5.0
8/15/2019
While searching for the perfect venue for my daughter's Masquerade Sweet 16 I found Pelham Bay Split Rock. I found a "jewel" hidden in the Bronx. The place was absolutely gorgeous, the decor was perfect, and the event manager, Jessica Vasquez, truly made my planning less complicated. She was a professional, knowledgeable, she made dance practices possible, she was flexible with time and flexible with payments. I am extremely grateful for her help. Once August 3, 2019 arrived, I was overjoyed as to how beautiful the room looked, the guests were complimenting the staff as to professionalism, attentiveness during the whole event. The food was delicious, the Open Bar was amazing. The night was magical for my baby girl and also for family and friends. Memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you with all our hearts Jessica and the service staff. You all rock the BEST. Mercy & Family.
Marilu T
5.0
7/18/2019
Our Daughter's Sweet Sixteen was on July 13th 2019. It was a wonderful evening! The staff at Split Rock was very attentive. The food was delicious! Thank you John for helping us organize the event. Thank you Al and the rest of the staff for attending to our every need on that evening.
Kelsey C
5.0
7/18/2019
I hosted my sisters bridal shower at the Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Course & I just have to say that the venue and the people that work there are top notch! John Braca, the Event Director, was amazing! He helped me so much, I had a lot of questions and he was always extremely helpful & willing to assist! The food and drinks were amazing, all of my guests were extremely impressed with the venue and the service! The maitre d, servers, and bartender were extremely professional, attentive, and polite! The party turned out better than I could have ever imagined & I am forever thankful to John and the entire Split Rock team for helping me make this dream come true event for my sister!!!! Book your next event with them I promise that you will not regret it! Thank you again!
Helynn B
5.0
7/15/2019
Words cannot even begin to express how grateful we are to Jessica Vasquez and the entire Split Rock/Pelham Bay Golf course team for helping us to create the most amazingly epic Sweet 16 for our daughter ever on July 7, 2019. Not only were they an absolute pleasure to work with they went the extra mile to take care of every detail to make the evening extra special. Our guests are still calling us to tell us what a wonderful time they had and how much they enjoyed themselves. Our daughter truly felt like a Princess and is still floating around on Cloud 9 feel extremely grateful to have the memories that will last a lifetime. I look forward to the opportunity to return to Split Rock/Pelham Bay and would highly recommend this venue to anyone considering hosting a very special event.
Robyn S
5.0
7/01/2019
We got married Saturday June 22, 2019 at Pelham Bay & Split Rock and everyone is still raving about how great the wedding was! John Braca was the best! I must have emailed him 10x a day! Lol and he was always quick to respond no matter what.. he definitely made me feel that my wedding was going to be the best! The outdoor dance floor was a huge hit and the cocktail hour was amazing!! Everyone said it was such a great venue and that everything was prefect! I’m so lucky to have found John and Pelham Bay Split Rock for our wedding!! John made the planning so easy and he was extremely helpful with the menu choices and handling all the decorations for that day! We danced the night away under the stars and will never forget how great our experience was! Thank you John Braca and all at The Rock! We love and appreciate you!
Emily B
5.0
5/27/2019
We had our wedding at Pelham Bay & Split Rock on 5/26/19. It is the most beautiful venue and quite affordable compared to Westchester venues. The food was amazing. Our guests were raving about the hors d'oeuvres. John Braca, the coordinator, is a pro. He's so responsive, always calm, and can make your wedding vision come true. He coordinated with all our vendors, so I never worried about how everything would flow. We had our ceremony outdoors, but it started to rain during cocktail hour. The staff was on it and let us know when we arrived about the chance of rain. We ultimately decided to bring the band inside, so they were already moved inside before the rain hit. That really shows the great planning and professionalism at Split Rock. Sarah, our bridal attendant, kept our drinks flowing and bellies full. She made the WORLD of difference for us to enjoy our night. I can't thank the staff at Split Rock enough for making our wedding the better than we could've ever imagined!
Josephine M
5.0
5/14/2019
Good morning John,
I just want to say Thank you again for all you did to make my Daughter ToniMarie's Bridal Shower a memorable day. Your attention to detail , checking on all my decorating, to make sure everything was just perfect. We can't forget "The Sign " lol. Your waiters, bartenders, and Chris, made sure my guests were attended too from carrying their gifts in to drinks and dinner.
You are an asset to the SplitRock Country Club. You made our experience exceptional. We will be recommending you and can't wait to celebrate a future event with you and your staff.
Thank you
John & Josephine Mellia & ToniMarie
Sent from my iPhone
Rosemarie G
5.0
5/09/2019
I had my Daughter’s Bridal Shower at Pelham Bay Split Rock Golf Course on April 28th 2019. Everything was absolutely amazing! Event coordinator Jessica was exceptionally helpful and great to work with! The food was delicious and the service and staff was impeccable!
Ariana C
5.0
3/17/2019
My fiancé and I were looking at a few locations near the Bronx to have our engagement party at. We automatically fell in love with Split Rock the minute we passed by the facility. It is absolutely gorgeous on the outside and even more breathtaking on the inside. We reached out to John, which is the event director, and he was extremely helpful from the very beginning. We booked this venue a few months prior to our party and John was there to help every step of the way. He is extremely quick with answering emails and phone calls and really cares about what the customers want and need. John was very flexible when it came to making payments, which made our life very easy when dealing with everything that comes along with party planning. He also allowed us to come by in the morning the day of the party and set up for hours before the guests arrived. We wanted to do the decorating ourselves because we had a specific vision and John was very nice about that. Once we got there for the party everything that I had asked for was complete. I was thrilled with how beautiful and perfect the room looked. The wait staff was extremely helpful and willing to work. There was never a moment when a single guest had to ask for something because the wait staff was already on top of it. Cocktail hour was amazing! Reception was amazing! The food was just great. I could not ask for a better experience. I will definitely be throwing more parties at Split Rock and will recommend them to all with no hesitation. Thank you again John & staff!!
Elizabeth L
5.0
11/11/2018
I had my wedding here on October 6, and I can't begin to tell you how amazing it was to work with the staff. We had booked the date a year in advance; no matter how much time went by, John remembered who he was talking to and remembered all of the details. The venue was very accommodating, professional, and friendly. The grounds of the venue are beautiful, and the ceremony and reception were perfect. I can't tell you how amazing this venue is.
Nicole P
5.0
11/07/2018
My sister had her wedding here on October 6th, 2018. Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Course was the perfect venue. I can't tell you how many venues we looked at but as soon as we stepped foot on the grounds, my sister knew she wanted to have her wedding here. I'm so glad shee did because John was great to work with and the food was great and the ceremony on the course was beautiful. From beginning to end it went smoothly. Oh and the outside cocktail hour looked so amazing! We had a violinist and the venue was very accommodating towards that as well. You won't regret having your event here.
Sandy B
4.0
9/27/2018
Our wedding was September 1,2018, at Pelham Split Rock. The venue was absolutely amazing. The weather was excellent . The view, indoor tent, outdoor patio, the pavilion, the entire venue was perfect. We were blessed to have a our door ceremony at gazebo and out door cocktail hour. All of the guest were comfortable , enjoying themselves. The pictures came out amazing with the sunset on the background. The food was excellent and tasty. The wedding cake had a incredible taste, just delicious provided by Conti’s bakery. We want to extend a huge Thank you to Split Rock and John Braca for making our special day Amazing. We recommend this location to all no matter what the occasion. Sandy and Jose Berrios EST September 1, 2018.
Fiona L
5.0
9/14/2018
My wedding was September 8th 2018 at Pelham Split Rock and couldn’t be more pleased! John, the event manager was absolutely amazing! First off, this venue is not a typical reception venue which is why we chose it in the first place, we wanted to give our guests a different experience than the normal catering hall and host a complete outdoor reception. Split Rock allowed us to execute this vision perfectly! First off, the venue is completely yours for your entire event, for us, John ensured we had the entire day reserved for ourselves and our design team! We utilized all the spaces and our guests loved it! There was flexibility for them to move around indoors and outdoors, we had our beautiful outdoor dance floor, cigar rollers and even a food truck pulled up right to our dance floor! John ensured that everything we asked for was executed, he went above and beyond to customize our food, desserts and experience! Where else can you go and ask to change a menu completely and be met with “ok, sure we can do that for you”. Speaking of the food it was delicious and plentiful, our guests had nothing but compliments on everything that was being served, from the cocktail hour to the specialty desserts from Conti’s who also did my wedding cake which was incredible and delicious! We met with the chef beforehand at a private tasting and he worked with us on all of our selections, he was also so delightful and pleasant! The drinks were also on point and I never had an empty glass thanks to John, he was always watching my glass and ready with a refill at the drop of a hat. This venue is so flexible and open minded, they are willing to work with your budget and offer you an all-inclusive package that really is a good bang for your buck.
On top of all of this, we took a risk on an outdoor reception and unfortunately were met with a little drizzle just as the reception was about to start, I must say John worked his butt off to reformat our outdoor setup inside and then back outside when it stopped raining! I honestly don't’ know how this would have played out without him.
Overall, if you’re looking for a unique experience, with a great staff and food, this is the place to be! I would do it all over again (minus) the rain!
Thank you John and Split Rock!!!!!!
Vendor response 11/16/2018
It was our pleasure, we LOVED working with you both. We are so glad you had a magical nigh...
t, the pictures are breathtaking .
Wish you all the best
-John and Jess
Angela L
5.0
9/05/2018
WE ALL HAD A GREAT TIME - FOOD WAS EXCELLENT - THE STAFF WAS EXCELLENT. . If we EVER have another party for ANYTHING – even just a party to have a party – Split Rock will be it. I will definitely pass the word around about this place. John and Jessica were AMAZING to work with, they are the perfect duo.
THANK YOU for everything.
Meredith A
5.0
8/25/2018
My husband and I got married at Pelham Bay/Split Rock last Fall after finding the venue and beginning to plan about 6 months before we hoped to get married. We didn't have an exact date in mind when we booked, and were lucky that John had dates available for our desired Sunday brunch wedding. We then attended the Mother's Day brunch shortly after booking, and got an idea of the food selections. The venue is beautiful, and John and the staff are very accommodating. The day of our wedding, we were fortunately able to have our ceremony outside at the gazebo, which was beautiful, our cocktail hour outside on the porch area, and then move into the tent for the reception. Overall, it was a great day! We had hired a day-of wedding coordinator, so I didn't have too much interaction with the staff on the day of the wedding, but regardless, are very grateful to them for helping us to have the wedding we envisioned. I definitely recommend attending the bridal show that they host periodically, as you can meet some of the vendors that work with the venue regularly, which was very helpful in the planning process.
Christina M
5.0
7/16/2018
I just had my wedding at Split Rock on 6/15/18 and I can't say enough amazing things about our day. I looked in to a few places before finally deciding on Split Rock. Not only did I come to find that I knew the event coordinator there, but the place is just beautiful. You get the whole venue for your event, and with it being on a golf course, your view is perfect. The gazebo, the indoor tent, the pavilion for cocktail hour, the outside patio - so many different areas for your special day! John was amazing to work with, and he went above and beyond to make sure the venue looked exactly how I envisioned and then some - everything was perfect!!!! My maître-d was always available to help me, she even sewed my bustle on my dress because it had torn while dancing!! My bridal attendant, Sarah, was on point - she was always making sure me and my husband had a drink, she brought us food, she helped me at the end of the night with my dress, she helped pack up all our stuff and load it into our car, she was sweet and wonderful to work with - I truly can't say enough good things about her! Split Rock, the staff, the location, everything about it was more than I could have imagined, and I would recommend them 100% for your wedding, or any event for that matter!
Frank R
5.0
7/16/2018
Nothing but phenomenal. My wife and I got married last month , the entire ceremony and reception was seamless and absolutely remarkable. The food was great, the décor was great, but the most important thing for me was the SERVICE. John Braca Director of Events was Amazing , and gave us great service to the wedding party and guests!!! THANK YOU!!! WE WILL DEFINITELY RECCOMMEND!!! It was a day to remember.
The B
5.0
6/27/2018
Thank you so much Johnny for making our wedding day perfect! I can’t thank you enough! The location is perfect the service top of the line and the food and drinks are excellent! My guests are still talking about it!
Sabina D
5.0
1/03/2018
words cannot describe the perfection of this venue . beautiful and Johnnie takes care of you!!!! We are so blessed to have found this place! the food was so delicious and they had my back the entire time to make sure we were happy. So thrilled!
Ashley C
4.0
11/14/2017
We had our wedding at Split Rock in September, and it was the best wedding ever! I've gotten so many compliments from our guests. My husband and I were paying for the wedding ourselves, so cost was always concern for us, but you will not find a better value for your money. We did an indoor/outdoor event, with cocktail hour outside on the patio and the reception in the main tent. We kept a bar open on the patio and fire pits as well, so we had guests in and out all night. The two spaces were perfect. I barely ate at the actual event, but the food at all of the tastings we went to was great, and all of our guests said they enjoyed their meals! We worked with John, and he was incredibly responsive, especially in the last few weeks leading up to the big day. I had a few random requests that they were able to accommodate perfectly. Even on the day of, John, our Maitre'D and our Bridal Attendant were there every step of the way, until the very end of the night. We also used their preferred DJ company...Top Notch, and I couldn't have asked for a better DJ and Emcee...everyone talked about how much fun they had dancing. It was the perfect night!
Yahaira Q
5.0
11/04/2017
My husband and i recently had our wedding at Pelham split rock on October 27. The venue was beautiful and the staff extremely attentive and made me feel so comfortable and at ease. John really outdid himself handling Vendors and making the space look breath taking my beautiful. The food was excellent and everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you so much to everyone for making this day so memorable for Rafael and I.
Nyan M
5.0
10/31/2017
We booked our wedding for September with John 9 months ahead. As we planned, everything turned out great, weather was beautiful, staff was great, helpful and courteous, and the food hits the spot. One plus thing about this venue is that, there's no other event going on @ the location except ours so we don't have to share the entrance or the valet with others. The cost for the Ceremony and the reception was very reasonable and John (Event Manager ) will work with you on your budget. It was a fun, and exciting. Would definitely recommend this venue for anyone who's looking for an out door wedding event.
Valerie G
5.0
10/14/2017
Pelham Bay Split Rock was an excellent venue for our wedding on October 6 of 2017. We worked with John, who was extremely helpful to us with every single question we asked and ensuring that our day went perfectly. Although we worked with John, all of the staff at Split Rock was excellent from the Maitre D' to the Bridal Attendant Sarah who was a dream. All of our guests said that it was the best wedding they have been to, I wish I could relive it again it was so amazing. The food was also INCREDIBLE !!! We had some changes we wanted to make with the menu and they were able to accomodate us in every way, Thank you Split Rock!
Annie G
1.0
10/08/2017
I recently had my wedding here and although the ceremony and reception itself were fine, I was absolutely appalled at how I was treated in the hours prior to the start of the wedding. I was told my wedding party and I could show up 2 hrs before my official start time to set up the space and take pictures. However, when we got there, the previous party guests were still there. Despite asking multiple times, the staff refused to help figure out a solution between our two parties. In addition, my wedding party was rudely told to move out of the way, or just plain ignored when they asked questions.
This was an incredibly stressful part of an already nerve-wracking day. I ended having 30 minutes to prep, and barely got time to collect myself before the ceremony. Plus, my guests started arriving while many of the previous party guests were still milling in the lobby, which was very confusing for everybody. To be clear, this is not the fault of the earlier party- the venue should not have booked events so close together and definitely should have stepped in when this issue arose.
Jacklyn D
5.0
9/29/2017
I recently had my wedding at Split Rock and can't even begin to explain how phenomenal everything was. First, John is the most amazing, caring, and attentive person to work with. During the planning process, we made multiple visits to the location and called and emailed countless times, and every single time, John made sure to thoroughly answer everything and with a smile on his face. Planning everything with him involved was super easy and they are very accommodating and able to make changes to their packages to accommodate each weddings needs, something you don't see very often. We did the all-inclusive package which includes flowers, DJ and cake and all of the vendors were awesome and easy to work with. Flash forward to the day of, and everything was done perfectly! The day was better than I could imagine and every single employee was sweet and attentive. I wouldn't change a thing about the day and am so happy that we decided to get married here!
Kristen E
5.0
8/29/2017
Absolutely love this place and wish I can do it all over again!!!!
The venue is beautiful and unique. Plenty of magical spots for photos. I had my ceremony outside and reception inside the large tent. We also used all the spaces in between. (Courtyard, smaller tent, inside building, bridal suite). The tent didn't feel like a tent in anyway shape or form. There were windows on every side/ very open feeling.
The staff were AMAZING!! Let me first explain we aren't the typical bride and groom. I'm a metal chick and hubby is a tattoo artist. We wanted everything to be unique, traditional with an edge to it, and elegant. John (manager) worked with me every step of the way making sure we kept that image in mind.
Our florist dropped the ball and forgot our flower girl basket with pedals and came short one bouquet for one of my bridesmaids. John wouldn't allow me to freak out at all. Very calmly and convincing told me he will cover it. With all the flowers available he made a whole new bouquet and flower girl basket without any of the arrangements looking like they were touched. You couldn't tell which one was from the florist and with one John made.
The bridal attendant was great. She made sure my step daughters were cared for and everything was on point for me. She has patience of a saint!!
I unfortunately didn't get a chance to eat. (My guest wouldn't give me a break). But everyone commented on how great the food was. I did contact John who is planning a dinner for my husband and I so we can have our meal we missed out on at the venue.
Thinking over it all there was not one thing I was told no I couldn't have or no they couldn't do. Between the Mister Softee truck, sparklers, "Save Penis Forever" signs, the groomsmen having a tea party in their underwear on the golf course, having the venue to ourselves for the whole entire day, my weekly a million questions, etc they made everything happen.
I am so thankful to the crew at Pelham Bay Split Rock Golf Course.
I couldn't imagine having my wedding anywhere else. PS: Trying to make hubby agree to renewing our vows in 5 years. Still in the works ;)
Jovana R
5.0
8/14/2017
Amazing is an understatement! our wedding was this past Sunday August 6. Everything was truly amazing!! John and Jessica were very helpful from the beginning. My Matre'D Sarah was so great! Always so attentive to us as well as Edwin! They made my day extra special. My family and friends are still talking about how amazing this place is and the service!!!
Francesca W
1.0
8/14/2017
My fiance and I filled out the online questionnaire and received a response pretty fast from John.
John and Jessica invited us to view the property. As we live in Manhattan, we rented a car (on a summer weekend so the cost was $100+) and drove up excited to see the space.
After the worst 30-minute sales pitch I have ever heard, we are then told at the end of our meeting that none of the dates we requested are available.
WHY would you invite someone to see your space if you cannot accommodate them?
Waste of a day and waste of money.
Plus - the bathrooms had metal swinging doors like at a baseball stadium. Definitely not classy.
Janet G
5.0
7/18/2017
I booked my daughter’s Sweet Sixteen at Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Course for July 2nd, 2017. John was very helpful to me; especially that I had to plan this party at the last minute. He was able to answer all my questions and made things very easy for me. He was always willing to speak with me, respond to all of my emails and answer any questions in detail and in a timely fashion. John handled all of our party details with ease. The venue itself is well taken care of and looked beautiful for the event. The staff was amazing. The food was delicious! Everyone was very impressed and happy. The attendant and Matre'D were unbelievable to my daughter and our guests! The event decorator was able to come in early and start decorating. The DJ was able to set up without any issues. By the time I arrived, an hour prior to the event, everything was almost finished.
I would still highly recommend this venue. Everything was perfect and our guest really loved the location, the food, the service and the overall experience. Thank you so much to the staff who really took care of us, they helped to make my daughter’s dream of being a princess for a day, a reality.
Garrett S
4.0
7/12/2017
We booked Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Course for our wedding on July 8th, 2017. John was very helpful to us. He was able to answer all our questions. He was always willing to meet up with us. John handled all of our wedding details with ease. The venue itself is well taken care of. The staff was nice and friendly. The food was amazing. From the appetizers to the salads to the main course. They are very flexible and able to do whatever you dream of! The bridal attendant and Matre'D were amazing as well.
The only problem we had was that the staff was not nice to our relatives that were in charged of the decorations. The event that was before ran 30 mins late which delayed our decoration time. They gave my aunt who was in charged of decoration a hard time. The time between the event before my wedding was way to close. We were told we could start decorating at 4:30 and work our way inside the pavilion and the party before us ran until 5 pm. Out cocktail hour was due to start at 6:30pm.
Even though they're was a mishap we would still highly recommend this venue. Everything was perfect and our guest really enjoyed the location and the food. Thank you so much to the staff who really took care of us, I never had to get up to get anything and they made our dream wedding happen.
Mirela M
5.0
6/28/2017
Talk about the perfect location and the perfect Bridal Shower... Everything was absolutely amazing from the location, to the staff, to the food, and most importantly the two Event Coordinators, John and Jessica. They exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable. I couldn't be happier and my guests can't stop talking about it. Thank you for everything!
Ronald M
5.0
6/12/2017
Pelham Split Rock!!! WOW!!!! What an amazing venue, staff, Maitre D, Bridal Attendant, waiter, Valet Parkers!!! We have zero complaints! John Bracca was the first point of contact when we were deciding on the venue. He made our decision very easy. We decided on the venue 1 year and a half prior to the wedding date. As soon as we decided on the venue John forwarded to us all the information necessary. He forwarded information of all vendors, he has worked with. We didnt plan a rehearsal and John called us to remind us. And gave us an 1hr slot prior the beginning of another event. The day of the event we met Edwin the Maitre D ( amazing service) he made us feel so comfortable and so relaxed, shortly after my wife met Julissa the Bride Attendant she was so very attentive to everything! I had a white blazer and when taking pictures a few guests unintentionally put makeup on my jacket, she quickly got a Tide wipey and cleaned it for me, and then did it a second time. The food was amazing, cocktail hour was absolutely great!!! We had unlimited alcohol, and at least 3 bars for alcohol. Edwin escorted us to the Golf Cars and escorted us to the best places to have the best photographs. The food was over the top!!! We had a few vegans and vegetarians, they quickly brought out an amazing pasta dish! The food was amazing, the chicken was amazing, the skirt steak was amazing, the salmon was amazing... All the vendors felt so comfortable with all the staff... My wife an I will definitely promote this place, because they made our special day amazing. Edwin you were amazing! Julissa you were amazing! John thank you, and I hope that we can continue staying in touch, I will refer many people to you! I could continue writing but please feel free to ask me any questions...
Thank You Pelham Split Rock
Polly C
5.0
5/23/2017
I had my daughter's bridal shower here back in April. It was such a lovely time. John- the Event Manager- was such a pleasure to work with. He made sure I had everything I needed. The whole staff was pleasant, and made my guests feel comfortable. My daughter had a beautiful time as well. We all enjoyed the food- it was a brunch- and the grounds are beautiful for pictures. Definitely recommend this venue for all your wedding needs.
Nicole T
5.0
5/09/2017