Natural Gardens Est. 2012
304 Sutherland Road, East Meredith, NY, United States
A testimonial sums it up:
The Natural Gardens is a beautiful place, full of magic.
You come through the trees at the top of the hill and walk down the incline to look up and see an expanse of tall green grasses dotted with pink and purple flowers.
The nuptials were in a valley where the voices of the Rabi, Bride, Groom and friends echoed as they blessed each other. Or in the case of this wedding, Blind Melon sang through the trees as tiny humans dressed as bees skipped through the aisle.
A few ponds over is an opening for cocktails and conversation. A lovely place to unwind as the sun sets before entering the barn for the evening.
The barn was stunning, clean, elegant and well lit. The service was beyond stellar and the bartenders were the fastest I have experienced at a wedding.
I would suggest wearing nothing but flat shoes, sandals or flip flops to this venue as the walking paths are gravel and there are so many incredible parts of the property to explore.
The bonfire that the bride and groom provided for the guests after a night of dancing was extremely thoughtful. It added just one more moment for friends and family to soak up the magic of the The Natural Gardens, enjoy each other, toast a marshmallow and listen to the songs and sound of a guitar.
Mary A. - Columbus, OH
- Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
- Ample Parking Onsite
- Dining Chairs
- Dining Tables
- Onsite Restrooms
- Other
- The Scene:
- A kind of eden tucked into the Northeast, Catskill Barn Weddings at The Natural Gardens provides couples with a natural upstate NY getaway that is ideal for a whimsical wilderness destination barn wedding. Everything about this location gently whispers peace and serenity. Envision walking through a lush green field as your wedding aisle and saying your vows at the glittering pond-side beneath an archway of tree branches, with the ambient music of tweeting birds and fish leaping from the water creating the soundtrack for one of the most important moments of your life. A nearby stone waterfall and flourishing flowers adds character to this already uniquely beautiful outdoor space!
- Design:
Our farm is located in the Western Catskills in Upstate NY about 2 ½ hours north of NYC. The farm is natural and rustic yet dramatic and sophisticated with all the perennial gardens, rock walls and 12 landscaped ponds and waterfalls. You will also get a country farm feel as we grow vegetables, mushrooms, hops, blueberries, grapes and other fruits here on the farm. We also have chickens, ducks, peacocks and other livestock on the farm.
The farm is extremely private as we own both sides of the road and have no neighbors within ½ mile. No other houses can be seen, all you and your guests will see and hear is nature. There are countless areas for photos and your ceremony.
- Standout Venue Features:
- Natural Gardens offers endless possibilities for your upstate NY destination catskills barn wedding, so there's no need to rent additional sites for your rehearsal dinner, after-party, or wedding brunch. Enjoy bonfires, nature walks, just sit around the ponds, an afternoon playing lawn games or when our new Tavern opens playing billiards, shuffleboard and/or darts in the brewery while enjoying one of our beers or use your imagination to come up with a plan to utilize the property in a way Natural Gardens haven't thought of yet!
The quaint wooden gazebo, beautifully cultivated land, dense woods, and glittering pond waters all serve as the perfect backdrops for singular wedding photos. Host a rustic barn reception on the farm, an open space barn venue that begs for your personal touches. The cedar floors, vaulted ceilings, and exposed beams define the space, offering the perfect vibe to match your laid back ceremony. Enjoy one-of-a-kind views of the ponds and surrounding forest out of the structure’s wide screened windows, allowing your guests to breathe in the fresh air of the scenic Catskills while celebrating your union! - Extra Perks:
- Our venue includes no curfew including bridal house, ceremony chairs & setup, reception tables & chairs, dance floor, outdoor solar and laser lighting, adirondack chairs, benches and golf carts for elderly & wedding party ceremony transport. Also includes the following extra items; 2-Canopies 10’ x 20’, White Birch Chuppah, Day of Event Coordinator, Bonfire, S’mores Sticks, 10 Oil Lanterns, 25 Shepherd Hooks, 5 Decorative Wooden Ice Chests, Portable Generator, Grill, Chafing Dishes, Microphone with Amp, EZ Up Canopy, Hops, Woods & Back Pond Ceremony Sites, Mason Jars with Candles, Additional Bistro Lights, Ice Tub for Kegs, Golf Carts for other than Elderly, Extension Cords, Lawn Games and various other props & decorations.
- Food, Restaurants, Cafes:
- Elena & Company Catering - I have also had the pleasure of feeding President Bush, Senator Hillary Clinton and her staff, Tony Bennet, and Willie Nelson along with many other celebrities over the years. I’ve been blessed with many awards but perhaps my most prestigious award was winning the “Woman of The Year” award from Working Woman magazine in 2001.
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Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
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One of our many ceremony sites
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Cocktail Hour
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Host a rustic barn reception on the farm, an open space barn venue that begs for your personal touches.
- Photographer: Natural Gardens
The cedar floors, vaulted ceilings, and exposed beams define the space, offering the perfect vibe to match your laid back ceremony.
- Photographer: Natural Gardens
The quaint wooden gazebo, beautifully cultivated land, dense woods, and glittering pond waters all serve as the perfect backdrops for singular wedding photos.
- Photographer: Joe Damone Photography
The Natural Gardens encompass 107 acres in the Western Catskills, the farm boasts beautiful mountain scenery, barns, woodland gardens, landscaped ponds with large koi, babbling brooks and waterfalls.
- Photographer: Joe Damone Photography
- Photographer: Natural Gardens
The Natural Gardens is a beautiful place, full of magic.
- Photographer: Natural Gardens