Seminary Hill Est. 2016

134 Seminary Road, Callicoon, NY, USA

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Located 2 hours north of New York City in the western Catskills, Seminary Hill is home to an active, sixty-acre apple orchard and burgeoning cider mill.

The Lowdown

Type: Banquet Hall / Event Facility; Field / Forest / Orchard

Views: Farm View; Historical Monument; Meadow/Field; River; Rolling Hills; Valley; Vineyard

Style: Country; Elegant; Romantic; Rustic

BEST type of CELEBRATIONS: Family Reunion; Group Getaway; LGBT Weddings; Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception; Wedding Ceremony; Wedding Reception

Venue Setting

Seminary Hill is a family-run apple orchard in the western Catskills, 2 hours north of NYC. This 65-acre estate has been in the Doetsch family for give generations, and now they're reviving and updating their roots in cidermaking. The rolling pastoral acres, winding Delaware River, and towering Catskill mountains surrounding the House and Orchards converge to form a breathtaking scene for photographs and vows.

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

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Does this include catering fees?: No
Additional Charges: The venue price includes all taxes and cleaning fees. Extra nights are $500 each.
Insurance: Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

Capacity

Seated: 200

Buffet: N/A

Standing: 200

Celebrations Hosted Here Since: 2016
Curfew: 12 AM
Venue Spaces: Outdoor Venue Space Only
Catering: Client Can Select The Caterer Of Their Choice
Alcohol: BYO Permitted – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol
Music: Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking: Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations: Our cabin and guest house can accommodate up to 16 people.
Eco/Green Events: Yes
Pet-Friendly Events: Yes
Kid Friendly Events: Yes

Inside Scoop

Pick some herbs and veggies for your breakfast in the garden just outside the cabin's front door. Grab a book and sit under the sapling overlooking the valley. Wander in the orchards and take a peek at some of wild, funny names of our apple and pear strains. Take some photos, bring your dog for a romp. Sit in the rocking chairs on the wraparound patio at sunset. Enjoy s'mores around the bonfire pit.

Fun fact: The Doetsch family has roots in Callicoon that go back more than five generations. During Prohibition in the 1920s one great-grandfather distilled “apple jack” in a shed on the property—until the day he fell asleep during brewing and the shed burned down. Now we are reviving and updating the orchard-to-bottle process, which, in 2020, you'll be able to see in action.

Amenities

Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
Wifi
Ample Parking Onsite

Venue Features

The Scene:

Seminary Hill sits atop a ridge overlooking the Delaware River with stunning countryside in all directions, offering an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding, whether it’s an intimate gathering, extravagant party, or somewhere in between. Our 65-acre estate holds winding hiking and cross-country ski trails and a fire pit. Atop the highest hill, you can see the historic St. Joseph’s Seraphic Seminary that gives our venue its name.

Weddings take place against a unique landscape depending on the season. In spring, our trees bloom delicate pink and white flowers. In summer, colorful fruits grow against deep green leaves. In autumn, apples and pears hang ripe for the picking amid vibrant fall foliage.

Your wedding anniversary won’t simply be a date on the calendar, it will represent a unique moment in the life cycle of an apple tree. We invite you and your family to revisit our orchard and cider mill for years to come, recalling your vows and celebrating your future.

Design:

Built from timber felled on the property, the house is simply furnished, with kilim rugs covering the wood floors. The rustic cabin boasts a two-story rustic fireplace built with stones on the property. The luxurious master suite opens onto a balcony overlooking the sprawling property and has a jacuzzi to boot.

Standout Venue Features:

Starting in 2020, our cathedral-ceiling tasting room can offer not just a gorgeous reception venue, but also a fun afternoon activity! You can tour our facility to learn about the complete orchard-to-bottle process and taste our distinctive ciders while enjoying stunning views of the orchard and surrounding landscape.

Awards & Notables We've been featured in Record Online in a piece they did on Sullivan County's burgeoning tourism and craft alcohol industries.

Eats & Drinks

Food, Restaurants, Cafes, Bars & Lounges

Food, Restaurants, Cafes:: Just down the road is historic Main Street in Callicoon with restaurants, shops, kayaking, and more.

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