Hudson Valley Weddings at The Hill in Hudson, New York is 300 acres of horse pastures, woodlands, and fields with unobstructed views of the Catskill and Berkshire Mountains, a 1801 Palladian Barn, a sixty-acre lake, and one wedding per week. Two hours from Manhattan. It is one of my favorite places to photograph in the Hudson Valley, and I would photograph here every weekend if I could.
About the Venue
Located at 65 Bells Pond Road in Hudson, NY, approximately 125 miles from Midtown Manhattan and 10 minutes from the town of Hudson. Maximum 22 weddings per year, one per week. Four days of exclusive property access: two days before the wedding for setup, the wedding day, and the day after for cleanup. Site manager on the property throughout the event.
The Spaces
The Palladian Barn was built in 1801. Multi-level, with horse stalls on the first floor and a vast event space on the second floor. Up to 300 guests. Tables and chairs for 300, string lighting and chandeliers, multiple arbors to choose from for the ceremony, a full prop room of decorative items available for use, and lawn games — all included in the rental. The barn is functional in any weather.
The Art Barn is a separate, smaller structure ideal for cocktail hour, after-parties, or getting-ready coverage. Excellent natural light and character.
The Cottage is a dedicated getting-ready space with great lighting, hooks, mirrors, and sinks. A separate Groom’s Room is in the Palladian Barn.
The outdoor ceremony spaces offer unobstructed views of the Catskill Mountains with meadows, horse pastures, and the sixty-acre lake as the backdrop. Multiple ceremony arbors available.
What to Know Before You Book
Outside catering required — bring your own vendors. The venue has a preferred vendor list, but outside vendors are welcome. Amplified music until 10:30 pm, acoustic until 11 pm. Pet-friendly. Kid-friendly with a miniature train on the property. The venue has even boarded horses for couples. Pricing is customized — contact the venue directly for current rates.
Photography at The Hill
The ceremony lawn against the Catskill Mountain backdrop at any time of day. The Palladian Barn interior under the string lighting and chandeliers for reception coverage. The Art Barn for getting-ready portraits in natural light. The horse pastures and meadows for a couple of portraits. The sixty-acre lake. The long driveway lined with trees on arrival. The property in the fall, when the Hudson Valley foliage turns against the mountain backdrop, is extraordinary. I genuinely have no need to leave this property for wedding-day portraits. Everything is here.
Frequently Asked Questions: The Hill Weddings
Where is The Hill located?
65 Bells Pond Road in Hudson, New York. Two hours from Midtown Manhattan, 10 minutes from the town of Hudson.
What is The Hill?
A 300-acre Hudson Valley wedding estate on a hilltop with Catskill and Berkshire Mountain views. The 1801 Palladian Barn accommodates up to 300 guests. One wedding per week, maximum 22 per year. Four days of exclusive access. Outside catering required. Tables, chairs, lighting, arbors, and a prop room are included. Pet-friendly and kid-friendly.
What makes The Hill distinctive?
The combination of the one-wedding-per-week exclusivity, the 300 acres of private property, the 1801 barn, the sixty-acre lake, the mountain views, and the four days of access is unusual even among Hudson Valley destination venues. This property has a natural setting so strong that you need almost no additional decor. The barn, the pastures, the mountains, and the light do the work.
How many guests can The Hill accommodate?
Up to 300 guests for the ceremony and reception in the Palladian Barn.
Is The Hill pet-friendly?
Yes. Pets are welcome, and the venue has even boarded horses for couples who want them present for their wedding day.
Do you photograph weddings at The Hill?
Yes. It is one of my favorite Hudson Valley venues, and I would return without hesitation. If your wedding is here, I would love to hear about it.
