Meadow Ridge on the Hudson in Coxsackie, New York is 100 acres on the bank of the Hudson River with views of the Berkshires and the Catskills, a 19th-century English-Dutch dairy barn that is one of the largest restored barns in the northeast, a wooded glade ceremony site with the river just beyond the altar, a dock and beach on the water, friendly goats in the paddock, and the kind of light in the Hudson Valley in fall that makes photographers want to stay forever. Two hours from Manhattan. One event per weekend.
About the Venue
Located in Coxsackie, New York, 20 minutes from downtown Hudson. The property was founded in the late 19th century by a Manhattan-based financier who commuted by boat to the river beachfront. Opened as a wedding venue in 2018. One event per weekend — no shared days. Up to 300 guests for a seated dinner. Seven-hour event window with an 11 pm curfew. The minimum wedding budget is approximately $85,000. A professional wedding planner is required with a minimum of partial planning services.
The Spaces
The restored dairy barn is the primary reception space. Twenty-foot reclaimed wood bar crafted from barn wood salvaged during renovations. Raised bandstand that accommodates large bands and full equipment. 250 cross-back dining chairs and five farm tables made from reclaimed barn wood are included. Radiant heat and HVAC on both levels. A getting-ready suite on site.
The bluestone terrace adjacent to the barn has open vistas of the meadows, the Hudson River, and the Berkshires. Dry-stack stone walls create a dramatic entryway to the barn from the terrace.
The wooded glade is the primary ceremony location. A clearing in natural woods on the bank of the Hudson River, surrounded by towering oak and black walnut trees. The river is visible just beyond where vows are exchanged. Cedar arch and chuppah available. Golf cart with driver included for accessibility.
A dock and beach area on the river is available for couple portraits. The meadows, pond, streams, and red maple allées provide panoramic views in every direction. Friendly goats in the paddock are a genuine bonus.
What to Know Before You Book
Outside caterers only, from an approved list. No on-site overnight accommodations. Most couples arrange guest accommodations in the nearby town of Hudson or in Albany. Rehearsal dinners can be hosted in the Garden, a separate space from the main venue, so the reveal is not spoiled. Parking for up to 150 vehicles on site, but most couples provide shuttles for guests. A bonfire is included in the rental.
Photography at Meadow Ridge on the Hudson
The wooded glade ceremony with the Hudson River visible through the trees. The barn interior beneath the raised bandstand and the reclaimed-wood bar. The bluestone terrace at golden hour with the Berkshires in the distance. The dock and beach on the river for a couple of portraits. The meadows of golden grain in late afternoon. The red maple allées in fall, when the color is at its peak. From the high point of the property, a sunset over the Catskill Mountains that is genuinely extraordinary.
Frequently Asked Questions: Meadow Ridge on the Hudson Weddings
Where is Meadow Ridge on the Hudson located?
Coxsackie, New York, in the Hudson Valley. Two hours from Manhattan, 20 minutes from downtown Hudson.
What is Meadow Ridge on the Hudson?
A 100-acre Hudson Valley wedding estate on the bank of the Hudson River. Restored 19th-century English-Dutch dairy barn with capacity up to 300 guests. Wooded glade ceremony site with river views. Dock and beach on the Hudson. One event per weekend. Seven-hour event window with 11 pm curfew. Outside caterers from the approved list. Professional wedding planner required.
What makes Meadow Ridge on the Hudson distinctive?
The combination of the one-event-per-weekend exclusivity, the wooded glade ceremony site on the actual riverbank, and the 100 acres of Hudson Valley landscape is genuinely unusual. This is not a venue designed to look like a farm. It is a farm with goats, a dock, a pond, and meadows that change with every season. The Hudson Valley light in fall here is some of the most extraordinary I photograph anywhere.
Is there overnight accommodation at Meadow Ridge on the Hudson?
No on-site overnight accommodations. Most couples and guests stay in Hudson, approximately 20 minutes away, or in Albany. The venue is happy to make recommendations.
What is included in the Meadow Ridge rental?
250 cross-back dining chairs, five reclaimed wood farm tables, PA system, cedar arch and chuppah, golf cart with driver, bonfire, getting-ready suite, 20-foot reclaimed wood bar, and use of the full property. Outside catering is arranged separately through the approved vendor list.
Do you photograph destination weddings at Meadow Ridge on the Hudson?
Yes. If your wedding is here, I would love to hear about it.
