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The handsomest of hollows.
This silvery-grey fox is 240 years old and once a working dairy barn. Not only will you have 4000 sq. ft of sweet space to soiree, a restored 18th century farmhouse to hang your hat in but Handsome Hollow sits on 93 acres of pristine wilderness. Explore endless trails, creeks, hemlock groves, maple forests, blueberry fields, springs, an old bluestone quarry and Big Fork Mountain. WINNING.
The Lowdown
Type
Barn / Farm / RanchField / Forest / Orchard
Views
CreekForestMeadow/FieldMountains
Style
Country
Elegant
Romantic
Days Venue is closed
November 1st-May 15th
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

Handsome Hollow is a truly rare place. The stunning, 93-acre property with fields, meadows, forests and mountain views, is the location of a restored 18th century barn. Also on the property, is a chic, stylishly designed, 120-year old farmhouse. Handsome Hollow is an idyllic, unforgettable wedding destination in the Catskills.

Capacity

Seated
200
Buffet
200
Standing
200
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Estimated price per head

from $150 to $400

Additional charges

Rehearsal dinners/Welcome drinks or brunches/Goodbyes with more than 20 guests will have an additional cost.   

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Required To Host An Event At This Venue

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2015
Curfew
12 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Can Select The Caterer Of Their Choice
Alcohol
Licensed Server Is Required
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations
120-year old farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths.
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • A/V Equipment
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Wifi
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
Inside Scoop

Get a good seat on the cocktail patio for sunset, it has the best view. Take a walk around the 93-acre property, there are lots of cleared paths. Grab a drink from one of the roving vintage bar carts. Help yourself to an apple from the ancient apple grove. Enjoy s'mores around the giant bonfire.

Venue Features
The scene:
Handsome Hollow is a stunning, 93-acre property with fields, meadows, creeks and pine forests. It has total privacy and stunning mountain views. Set in an open, 5-acre field, is the barn, originally built in 1780. It has 4,200sf of entertaining space with soaring cathedral ceilings, and beautiful hand-hewn beams, as well as a lovely 1000sf bluestone cocktail patio, perfectly situated to catch the sunset. Also on the property, is the 120-year old, 3 bedroom farmhouse. All of its original details have been kept intact, but reimagined in a chic, stylish way.
Design:
Farmhouse chic. Each and every design choice has been carefully made, staying true to the past and adding a surprising element of the present.
Extra perks:
Tables and chairs seating up to 200 guests. A caterers prep area, with commercial refrigeration and commercial ice machine. A gorgeous, vintage 8-ft long farmer's table, an equally gorgeous 8-foot long bench with a bit of yellow paint still visible from years of use. Each can be used any way you wish. Three vintage portable bar carts. Vases, lanterns, jars, pitchers, buckets.
Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
Barn
Barn, built in 1780, 4,200sf of entertaining space, plus a 1000sf bluestone cocktail patio space, with overhang in case of rain.
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