The Sablewood

5038 State Route 30, Schoharie, NY

About This Vendor

An Exquisite 1870s Barn in the Catskill Mountains

Celebrate in comfort and timeless style in The Sablewood, our stunning circa 1870 post & beam barn. The soaring 40' high ceilings and 12' wide 1920s vintage crystal chandelier will take your breath away and leave your guests with an unforgettable experience! Set in the spectacular beauty of the Northern Catskill Mountains, this 120 acre working family farm is just 35 minutes outside Albany and 3 hours from NYC or Boston. The Sablewood can accommodate parties ranging from 25-175 guests. The Sablewood, named for the unique sable (black) color, has undergone meticulous renovations to maintain historic character while updating essentials for year round comfort with full climate control. Our outdoor spaces are filled with flowing flowers and landscaping set against the mountain backdrop. Wedding day rental includes use of two gorgeous sun drenched preparation suites, all ceremony, cocktail & reception furniture, and a full staff to assist in planning and event day. Our staff handles furniture setup & breakdown (ceremony, cocktail space, and reception), greeting & directing guests, taking wedding couple and photographers around the farm, managing all lighting, heating and air conditioning, keep our gorgeous bathrooms stocked & sparkling, and cleanup at the end of your event. Beautiful cross back vineyard style ceremony chairs, choice of arbor options, gorgeous handmade French country farm tables & high end wooden reception chairs, full climate control, & stunning custom restrooms are all included in your rental. Indoor and outdoor options for ceremony and covered cocktail hour in case of inclement weather with our NEW white barn, "The Charlington"! The Charlington stands next to the Sablewood and is also fully climate controlled with stunning 26' high ceilings, custom scissor trusses and handmade french country chandeliers. The Charlington is another "Plan A" in case of inclement weather for an indoor ceremony and covered cocktail hour on the bluestone veranda facing the mountains. Photo Credits: Danni LaRaia Photography, Tracey Buyce Photography, Cassandra Daye Photography, Amber J Photography, Ellen Jackson Photography, Cassidy Lynne, Twice Beloved Studio

Amenities + Details

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

On-Site Accommodations

Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony

Guest Capacity

Up to 200

Settings

Ballroom, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Estate, Historic Venue, Mountain

Venue Service Offerings

Destination Weddings

Awards and Affiliations

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The Sablewood Reviews

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Reviewed On 6/23/2023 by Melissa R

If you’re looking for that barn/country side wedding with all the charm of rustic, romantic but all the modern necessities, The Sablewood is for you. Could not have asked for a better wedding venue. The best decision I made. Lisa and the whole ...

Sablewood team have weddings down to a science. The Sablewood has everything you need. Beautiful fields, water features, and gardens for endless photo opportunities. Multiple locations to choose where to have your wedding ceremony with the option to get married inside in the Charlington barn in case the weather doesn’t cooperate. The dinning area is stunning on its own with beautiful farm tables and gorgeous chandelier. Its a venue that looks beautiful on its own, you decorate as little or as much as you would like. The suites for the bride and groom to get ready in have everything you and your vendors could need and help make the day run smoothly and stay on track. Lisa has such an excellent relationship with top vendors in the area that all love coming to the Sablewood. Her sister Holly is a huge help on the day of the wedding with driving you around the property to get the most beautiful pictures. I cannot say enough good things about The Sablewood.

Response from the Vendor on 08/08/2023

Thank you SO much Melissa (and Lucas) for your beautiful review and we are so happy you loved your day at the Sablewood. You were our first couple to book based on being guests at another wedding here and we love that your guest experience brou...

ght you back. We hope to see you again soon!!! xoxo - Lisa

Reviewed On 8/08/2023 by Giuliana P

When we toured The Sablewood we knew it was the perfect venue for our wedding, we could not see any others after that day! Besides the two stunningly beautiful barns, patio and outdoor spaces at The Sablewood, Lisa and her family and staff were...

all beyond amazing to work with throughout the planning process, and even better on the wedding day! They truly make sure everything is taken care of and are incredibly kind and you can tell how much they care about the property! We could not be any happier with how smooth, stress free and beautiful our wedding day was thanks to Lisa, Holly and The Sablewood staff!

Response from the Vendor on 08/08/2023

Thanks so much Giuliana and we absolutely loved hosting you and Dom! (as well as all your wonderful family) We so appreciate all your kind words here and wish you all the best!!! xoxo Lisa

Reviewed On 7/12/2023 by Nicole H

The Sablewood was everything I could have ever hoped for in a wedding venue. It was the easiest and best choice we made throughout the planning process. They have literally thought of EVERYTHING you could ever want in a wedding venue. From the ...

most beautiful bridal suite, to a separate building that can serve as an alternate ceremony space (that is equally as stunning as the outside ceremony space), to the most incredible backdrops for photos, the Sablewood truly has everything. I seriously can not recommend this venue enough!

Response from the Vendor on 08/08/2023

Thank you so much Nicole (and Jake)!!! We are so appreciative that you made the trip to host your wedding at the Sablewood and you had the most gorgeous day. We so enjoyed having you here are still loving your disco ball theme!! :) xoxox - L...

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Reviewed On 11/05/2022 by Patrick G

Beautiful venue! The grounds are stunning no matter what time of year it is. Incredible thought and detail has been thought into, not only the venue space, but the tables, chairs and small details such as the multiple arbors to choose from and ...

easels for welcome signs. The tables and chairs are some of the most elegant and high quality compared to similar venues found in the area. When it comes to weddings, Lisa and Holly are the best venue coordinators/owners you could work with. Lisa had provided a list of suggested vendors that they had worked with previously. We loved every vendor that we worked with from her list. Day of, Lisa and Holly were outstanding and thought of details that we hadn’t even considered until that point (Holly’s car was detailed that weekend to avoid getting the wedding dress dirty). Holly was extraordinary when driving us around the venue to find the ideal spot for wedding photos. If you book this venue, you’ll have no regrets.

Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2022

Thank you so much Patrick and we so appreciate all your kind words here. You and Khali were absolutely wonderful and it's so nice to know you also loved the suggested vendors. A great team truly makes the day. Can't wait to see more of your ...

stunning classic photos!! xoxo -Lisa

Reviewed On 11/02/2022 by Erin Y

The Sablewood is truly an incredible venue! Lisa, her family and her staff are amazing and make sure your day goes exactly as planned. The grounds are impeccable and provide many options to help create the wedding of your dreams. Our guests ...

had endless compliments of the stunning facility and how seamless each part of our day was.

Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2022

Erin (and Ryan)! Thank you so much for your kind words here and we are so happy you and your guests loved it here. You had an incredible day, and we so appreciated all your attention to detail, even including the railroad insulators in your d...

ecor :) Can't wait to see more, and best of luck to you!!!! xoxo -Lisa

Reviewed On 10/18/2022 by Lauren A

My husband and I got married at The Sablewood in June 2022. From the moment we first visited The Sablewood we immediately fell in love and know that was where we would get married. Not only is the venue gorgeous and unique but Lisa, the owner w...

as so sweet and takes so much pride in her venue. Lisa and her staff were beyond amazing on our wedding day. Everything was set up perfectly, her staff made sure every single detail was perfect. All of our guest raves about how breath taking the venue was. We would highly recommend choosing The Sablewood for your wedding day!

Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2022

Lauren (and Nate) - Thank you so much for all your kind words here and we are so happy you and your guests loved it here!! You had such a beautiful, amazing day and we are still blown away by your photos & video running through the tall hayfie...

lds. Wishing you all the best!!! xoxo - Lisa

Reviewed On 8/08/2022 by Shayna W

Our wedding at the Sablewood was absolutely perfect! Lisa and her team worked so well together, and worked amazingly well with our other vendors. With no planner, it was amazingly kind and helpful that Lisa made herself so available to us. The ...

Sablewood itself is stunning! The temperature control was a relief for our humid July wedding, and our guests were grateful. The new white barn is so pretty. We used the outdoor space of it for cocktail hour and took some of our portraits inside. They are some of my favorite photos. All of our guests commented on how pretty everything was. We barely had any florals or decor because the Sablewood is so beautifully done. You can't find a better choice!

Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2022

Shayna (and Wyatt)! Thank you so much and we are so happy you and all your guests loved your wedding at the Sablewood! You were wonderful to work with and absolutely love your range of gorgeous photos. Best of luck!!! xoxo -Lisa

Reviewed On 7/20/2022 by Meghan W

We still cannot believe how lucky we were to have gotten married at The Sablewood. There is not a detail that was missed at this venue, everywhere you turn you get a breathtaking view. From the moment we entered The Sablewood on our tour we ins...

tantly knew that was were we wanted to get married. There is a lot of stress with planning a wedding and as you get closer weather can be a big one, it was extremely calming knowing that The Sablewood offers so many ceremony, and cocktail hour options that are all beyond gorgeous. Lisa, Holly, and the rest of the team did an amazing job and made our wedding run seamlessly.

Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2022

Awe thank you so much Meghan and we are so happy you and Tim choose the Sablewood!!!

Reviewed On 10/08/2021 by Amy P

The Sablewood is by far the most magical venue I have ever been too, and I am so lucky I had the pleasure of being married there. The property is straight out of a fairytale, with the most beautiful restored barn (epic chandelier), immaculate l...

andscaping providing endless photo ops, multiple ceremony locations, fire pit, I could go on and on but you just need to see it. Lisa and her team are PROs when it comes to making the day go smoothly. Somehow they seemed to have everything we left behind or just lost the day of (table numbers, twinkle lights, etc.) and helped make the day a total dream for my husband and I. Her sister drove us around the property to get all the photos we wanted (talk about amazing service), and just made sure we were able to enjoy every single minute. This team is beyond efficient & professional, having all our decor packed up neatly and ready to go for us the next morning. But more than anything they are a pleasure to be around & we are so lucky to have worked with them!!! Wish we could do it all over again!

Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2022

Aww Amy, we were lucky to have you and Marc here too!! Thank you so much for your review, we can say just as many nice things about you and your families! :)

Reviewed On 8/10/2021 by Denise R

My daughter's 8/7/21 Wedding was MAGNIFICENT! Lisa has been incredible every step of the way with my daughter. The Sablewood team on wedding day was OUTSTANDING! My daughter, residing/ working in NYC for 4+ years, found this location pract...

ically in her hometown backyard. My daughter wanted a barn wedding and she searched downstate NY and more and nothing compares to this pristine venue just outside Albany, NY. Albany is not far for all you downstate brides looking for the most professional team to guide you through the process. Capital District brides must see this location too. The Venue grounds are GORGEOUS. The black barn is GORGEOUS. There is a new white barn close to being completed that is GORGEOUS! The MOST STUNNING BARN VENUE ever! The kindest, most professional and hardworking family owners (Lisa, Holly, and their Dad) take such pride in their business and it shows with every detail inside and outside. I can not tell you how many of the 188 guests at the wedding just kept commenting on the venue and it's beauty.

Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2022

Thanks so much Denise, and we absolutely loved hosting Megan & Tyler. So appreciate your kind words here and glad you all had an amazing time. :)

Reviewed On 7/14/2021 by BriAnna W

I am having a hard time putting my gratitude into words. Lisa, Holly and the fabulous people at The Sablewood made my wedding day an absolute dream! Lisa is wonderful!! The Sablewood is absolutely perfect. Everything you need is there. They hav...

e really thought of it all. I knew the second I pulled up to the property that this was where I wanted to get married. We couldn't be any happier with our experience at this venue. I would recommend this venue to any couple!

Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2022

Bri!!!!! You will always be part of the Sablewood! Absolutely loved hosting you and Michael and still in love with your amazing photos!

Reviewed On 12/02/2020 by Carson H

The Sablewood was a freaking DREAM come true for our wedding day. Due to COVID, we had to change our venue last minute and Lisa was a star and so supportive and helpful to us. Let me tell you, we are beyond happy we ended up having to change to...

this venue because I would pick the Sablewood every time. It's insanely gorgeous, our guests said it was the most beautiful venue they've ever been to. Every detail was perfect on our day, I would not change one thing. The bridal suite is AMAZING, truly. It was so convenient to have the bridal suite and groom's suite next to each other for our videographer and photographer, and the photos I have of getting ready in that bridal suite are incredible. The entire property is so beautiful - I can't rave enough about it and how our photos look from the day. Lisa's (one of the owners) Dad made pretty much everything in the barn and bridal suite, and everything is so unique and just so so gorgeous. Lisa and her entire family are the nicest people, her sister drove me to my first look with my husband, and was just the sweetest. Lisa, you made my stress go away as soon as we decided on your venue. The day of, I can't thank you enough for everything you did for us, it was magical and smooth sailing. I really wasn't stressed at all and I have you to thank for that. This venue is EVERYTHING. Seriously. Beyond Pinterest-worthy, it is a magical place and I had the best day of my entire life there. THANK YOU!

Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2022

Thank you so much Carson, we absolutely loved hosting you and Josh and are so happy this was just meant to be :)

Reviewed On 3/21/2018 by Suzanne T

My fiancé and I have our hearts set on getting married in a barn. We love that Highview Springs not only has a unbelievable historic barn but also has absolutely beautiful views. We may have to schedule extra time with our photographer there ...

are so many beautiful photo areas! The owners made us feel at home and we are so happy to have found this place.

Reviewed On 3/18/2018 by Hannah B

We highly recommend Highview Springs Farm to anyone who has even considered a barn wedding! It is such an amazing barn with a great open space with lots of flexibility and a spectacular chandelier ! We loved the windows all around - you feel ...

like you are outside but you also have heat and AC. We appreciated that they handle so many things for you- that we don’t have to rent or setup anything - all the tables and chairs and setup and even a fire outside at night for s’mores .

Reviewed On 1/16/2018 by Alyssa G

In the most simplest of terms, the farm and surrounding property are magnificent. Set on a bucolic piece of land with picturesque views from every angle and undulating hills, the venue makes for a truly beautiful and unique setting for any occa...

sion at any time of the year. Great care is taken to maintain the natural beauty of the farm that once acted as a stable for Morgan horses. The barn has undergone incredible and meticulous reconstruction making it a showstopper of a site. Highview Springs Farm offered my husband and I the most naturally beautiful venue to celebrate our marriage in the Schoharie Valley. We chose to have our reception outdoors in early August, set around the stunning scenery of the Farm. Lisa was a tremendous help in offering flexibility, it felt like we had her full support and creative rights for the day. From lawn games to a surrey with the fringe on top, this venue really had it all for us. There was no problem including our dog, Rusty in the festivities either. Similar settings in the Boston area where we lived at the time, were not affordable and too restrictive. This location offered a respite from the buzz of the city for our out of town guests at an affordable rate for us. Mazzone Catering did an amazing job with the menu, service and presentation. If you're lucky enough to get her, I highly recommend Tracey Buyce Photography out of Saratoga. She has an incredible eye for detail, is very horse/dog savvy and made us feel at ease during the one on one shots. All in all, we had a fabulous experience from the very beginning of planning until the last guest left. The only problem was, we didn't want the night to end!

Contact Info for The Sablewood

5038 State Route 30, Schoharie, NY

Meet the Team

Lisa Shaul

Owner

I grew up working on my family's vegetable farm & have always appreciated the beauty of the Schoharie Valley. It's hard to put into words how excited I was when the opportunity came about to purchase this beautiful farm where I used to ride horses as a kid. We initially used the big 1800s barn as hay storage but always thought it could be so much more. Here we are, multiple years (& countless hours of a huge family effort later) with a stunning venue to offer couples what I like to call the ballroom of barns. Please schedule a tour & let us help make your wedding dreams come true!

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