Race Brook Lodge

where most of our friends and family could stay, and a venue where we could host an entire weekend-long experience. With Race Brook Lodge, we got all of that and so much more. I couldn't have imagined every detail coming together as perfectly as it did. Eve and Craig are truly exceptional, they were so instrumental in helping guide us to find the right vendors and the right mix of elements that made our wedding weekend so successful and so perfectly us. They were so helpful every step of the way, always calm and gracious and really knew exactly what worked and what didn't. I can't say enough good things about working with them. Our friends and family could not stop raving about how it was one of the most fun, unique weddings they had ever been to, and certainly the best food. For us, every detail throughout the weekend made it feel special—Friday night dinner on the porch, the local gypsy jazz band, the florist who brought in trees from the woods to decorate the barn, the morning hike to Race Brook Falls, communal breakfasts in the lodge and certainly the late night campfires. Getting married by the brook with all of our friends and family was everything we could have ever imagined, and we will forever be so grateful to Race Brook Lodge for all of their hospitality. We couldn't have hoped for a more wonderful place for our wedding weekend. Over the 9 months we spent planning, we visited Race Brook several times and stayed in a different room each time, each with it's own unique personality and coziness. The dinner at the Stage Coach Tavern was always exceptional, and we loved getting to know Dave and Casey as well as Eve and Craig. We will definitely be staying at Race Brook for years to come.

hen got engaged several years later, Race Brook was our first and obvious choice. What drew us to Race Brook – and something that no other site can offer in the same way – is that all of our family and friends were able to stay together for the entire weekend, enjoying breakfast in the lodge, hikes, swims in the pool, catching up in hammocks by the brook, all in addition to enjoying the wedding events right there on the same grounds. Race Brook’s atmosphere is best described by the Dutch word gesellig, which conveys coziness, comfort, and a deep sense of belonging. Our guests felt welcome, comfortable, and at home at Race Brook, all of which contributed to the feeling of relaxation, enjoyment, and exuberance at the wedding. And while Race Brook is authentically rustic (really - it is not cheesy or overly precious), they can also host a really elegant, sophisticated wedding! And they accommodated all our needs with minimum stress on our part. From the beginning of our planning process, it was clear that the event planners Eve and Craig knew exactly what they were doing and were on top of every detail. They had suggestions for local vendors, and knew the ins and outs of executing every one of the plans we had. Overall, Race Brook is one of the most special places we've ever come across, and we feel lucky to have had our wedding there.

barn on the property to have both our ceremony and reception. We found the staff to be extremely helpful and accommodating,both during the planning process and at the event. The food was phenomenal. The grounds are beautiful and a great place to take pictures. We had a small wedding and everyone stayed at the Inn. Our families and friends could not stop raving about the wonderful weekend they had. We loved it and I wouldn't change a thing if I could do it all over again. I highly recommend them for a wedding or any other family reunion.

. We searched all over the Hudson Valley and could not find anything quite right -- all were either too expensive, or would mean we would have to bring in everything ourselves (even bathrooms). After a quick "Berkshires" google search, we stumbled on Race Brook and quickly booked a visit. We came in the dead of winter and still knew it was exactly what we were looking for. From that first meeting with Eve and her staff to the wedding day 9 months later, they could not have been more accommodating to our needs and requests. Race Brook worked with us on all aspects of the wedding - logistics, decor, vendors, the welcome dinner, rentals, etc., to make sure we were all on the same page and that all would go smoothly. As in-house caterers, they worked with us to make a menu that suited our dietary tastes. They were professional, organized and enthusiastic when it came to making our wedding day truly special. They were always very up front about costs, any logistical problems they anticipated, and really helped fill in where they saw any gaps in the planning. Race Brook is very unique in that it has a very casual, B&B vibe, and if you are looking for your guests to make a real weekend out of it, this place is perfect. We had all of our immediate family and friends stay onsite (it was a bit of a game of Tetris trying to fit everyone into all the adorable rooms but it was worth it). This allowed for friends to pitch in and help with last minute tasks, go on hikes, relax in the hammocks, and eat breakfast together. We had a lot of DIY decor and props, and Race Brook was very flexible with us utilizing the beautiful grounds as we liked. We truly made use of the entire site - we had a Pizza-Truck welcome dinner, bonfires both nights, an outdoor wedding ceremony and cocktails, dinner under a tent, dancing in the barn, and a wedding after-party at Race Brook's underground "speakeasy" with leftover wine and cupcakes! The staff was so flexible and helpful with making all of this happen for us! The venue is definitely for a couple who wants to plan a creative, DIY event, as many vendors have to be brought in. This is not a cookie cutter venue, and would not serve a couple looking for a formal affair. If you are willing to put the work into planning a truly unique, romantic barn wedding in the beautiful Berkshires, this place is for you.