Hudson Valley Getaway and Event Space
Hudson Valley Getaway and Event SpaceVanderbilt Lakeside Bar Room & Guesthouse, a venue in the quiet village of Philmont, just outside of Hudson NY, caters to weddings and milestone celebrations. Surrounded by a 20-acre lake amid lush greenery and tall trees, this property offers connection to nature without sacrificing amenities. Originally a railroad hotel built in the 1860s by the Vanderbilt family, the space has been newly reimagined to host celebrations of all sizes. With overnight accommodations for 16 to 20 guests, and the ability to host up to 150 event guests, this charming wedding venue can serve as a second home for couples celebrating their long-awaited day. Classic wood moldings, tall tin ceilings, tons of natural light, vintage-inspired wallpaper and diverse decor and furnishings, all come together to encapsulate the aesthetic of a Victorian-era home combined with a laid back lake house in the woods. Guests can step onto the oversized deck, with vast views of the expansive lawn, peppered with wildflowers, and mature trees, and the lake which is home to wildlife like herons and a family of eagles. The outdoor bar, firepit and bocce court lend themselves perfectly for cocktail hour on the lawn. Vanderbilt Lakeside can accommodate up to 130 for a ceremony with a seated dinner. For cocktail parties, the event space accommodates up to 150 people, and welcomes smaller celebrations and micro-weddings as well. The 5 spacious common areas are custom arranged per event, providing guests with use of thoughtfully-curated furnishings and decor, in addition to farmhouse-style dinner tables, dining chairs, lounge furniture, throw rugs, a variety of arbors, curved mahogany bar, pool table, shuffleboard, and an abundance of green plants. The space has no lack of Instagram-worthy backdrops! Onsite parking, wifi, central heat and AC, a back up power generator, beautifully appointed restrooms, an in-house sound system, and venue insurance coverage, all add to the long list of included amenities. In-house catering and full bar packages are offered for all events. Sample menus feature approachable, seasonal globally-inspired recipes, craft cocktails, boutique wines, and local beers, with the aim to always allow for further tailoring. All catering-related wares and friendly, trained staff are provided. From guests' initial inquiry to the event day itself, husband and wife owners manage all bookings, catering, and the facility, working directly with guests to customize every element of their event from start to finish.