FAQs
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What is the venue rental fee and what does it include?
Please see the details for complete pricing here and the list of included items here.
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Do you offer in house catering, beverage, and planning packages?
You can see our recommended caterers list here, our Beverage Package here, and Planning Package here. We do allow outside caterers that are professional, licensed and insured. We do not allow outside beverage service. We do allow outside planning services from reputable, insured professional planners.
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Do you provide plates/cutlery/linens?
We do not, these items are typically rented through your caterer. We do provide barware/glassware through our in-house beverage program.
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Does the venue fee include overnight lodging, food, and beverage?
No, our overnight fee includes exclusive use of the building, parking, tables, chairs, glassware, firepits and firewood, restrooms, and attending staff. Food, beverage, and overnight guest accommodations are additional costs. See our full list of what’s included in the fee here.
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Are there any additional fees on top of the listed venue fee?
Yes. We charge 8% NY State Sales Tax and 20% Staffing Service Charge on top of the venue fee. If you book The Whole Package, the staffing fee drops down to 10%.
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Stonehill's can sleep up to 50 people indoors. How does that break down?
We can accommodate up 50 guests between the Inn and the Cabins. The price is $6,250 per night, plus tax. Breakfast can be added for $25per person, per night. Breakfast must be added for all guests, cannot be added a la carte. See our accommodations breakdown here.
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What does the Staffing Service Charge cover?
It goes toward staffing and labor costs for your event. We are proud to offer some of the best wages locally and pay our employees a fair living wage. This is not a gratuity and gratuity is not required for our venue staff.
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What is the venue capacity?
We can accommodate up to 200 people with our current setup. Larger parties can be accommodated at customized pricing to account for additional rentals. Please inquire for larger groups exceeding 200.
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What dates are available?
Please check our currently available dates by clicking here.
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Is there an accommodations buyout for on-premise lodging?
For Saturday events we require an accommodations buyout of 2 nights, held for your group with a $5,000 accommodations deposit that is refundable when your guests book. For all other days, we require a 1 night accommodations buyout, with a $2,500 accommodations hold deposit.
In order to provide your guests with the best possible experience, your group must book out all rooms on-site for your event. We will not open the rooms up for public bookings outside your group. Our group booking rates are here.
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When are the payments due?
When the contract is signed, to continue holding the date, we require a 50% of the venue rental fee. The final installment will be required 30 days prior to the event. Full payment is due by the specified due date.
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How do I reserve my preferred date?
To reserve a date email us at events@stonehills.co saying you are ready to book XYZ date if it is still available. Please include a backup date in case your preferred date is unavailable. Your date will be held upon receipt of your initial payment.
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Do you take walk-ins or do I need to schedule a tour?
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Is there a food and beverage, or guest count minimum?
We do not have a food spend minimum. For Prime Saturday’s, we have a guest count minimum of 100 adults. We have minimum beverage spend $55 per person per main event. We have a $30 per person per supporting event. We charge a 20% gratuity on all beverage packages which goes directly to our bartending staff.
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Do you allow self-serve buffet style receptions?
We are not able to accommodate self-serve buffet setups for Reception Dinners. All dinners in/around the barn must be served by servers.
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Do you host more than one wedding per day?
We only host one wedding each day to ensure that each couple's event is special and receives our full attention. We do however, reserve the right to host our regularly scheduled Cocktail Club programming at the Farmhouse Inn on Friday evenings unless you decide to buy it out at a rate of $5,000.
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How many people can sleep at Stonehill's?
We can accommodate 50 guests on-premise utilizing the Farmhouse Inn and Cabins. We also allow camping for a small fee that goes to cover the rental of an appropriate restroom facility for campers. Starting in 2025, we will be able to sleep closer to 60 people indoors with expanded lodging. See the occupancy breakdown here.
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Are there overnight accommodations nearby?
Yes, many! See our Local Lodging list here. In addition to ample Airbnbs, we are close to Inness, Hasbrouck House, Elmrock Inn, and Starlite Motel. There are also larger chain hotels in New Paltz and Kingston which are 15 and 25 minute drives, respectively. Many couples will arrange for a shuttle to transport guests through First Student.
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How many cars will your parking lot accommodate?
Our parking lot can accommodate 150 cars. We are close with Arrowood Farms and can arrange for expanded parking if needed, utilizing the walking path between our two properties. We do however, encourage the use of carpooling and shuttle buses.
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What is the ceremony rain plan?
If there is rain in the forecast, we will work closely with you and your wedding planner to make a judgement call 24 hours prior to your ceremony. Our team will move benches to one of two covered locations which also provide for a beautiful setting under the clear-top tent in front of the barn or under the bar in the stone cellar, your choice. If desired, you are also allowed to rent an additional tent for the ceremony site should you prefer to keep it there.
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We plan to have our ceremony offsite, or only plan to have our ceremony at Stonehill's. Does your fee change?
Because we only host one event per day, our fee structure remains the same whether you hold your ceremony, reception, or both onsite.
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Do you allow dogs onsite to play a part in our wedding day?
We are dog friendly, with some specific stipulations. Dogs are allowed with pre-approval at the ceremony and reception. Dogs must be on a leash at all times and someone must be responsible for them other than the bride and groom.
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What forms of payment do you accept?
We take credit card, cash, check, Zelle or wire transfer.
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My preferred dates are unavailable. Do you have a cancellation waiting list?
We do not keep a cancellation waiting list because cancellations are unpredictable. As soon as a date does become available we post it here.
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Where can I find pictures of the decor available?
We have photographs on our inventory page found here.
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What time will I have access to the venue to decorate?
You will have access to the barn starting at 12pm the day of your event.
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Are we required to hire a professional wedding planner?
We do require you to have a professional planner as this is a very specific skillset that needs to be dedicated to planning on your behalf. Partial or Full wedding planning is required to ensure your wedding planning goes smoothly in the months leading up to your wedding in-addition to the bid day. We know some of the bet planners around, and we’re happy to refer you!
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What time do you suggest we start the ceremony?
We suggest starting Friday weddings at 5:00 pm, Saturday weddings between 4:00 - 5:00 pm, and Sunday weddings at 4:00 pm. If you do not plan to do a first look or plan to get married when the sun sets earlier in the evening, please contact us to discuss a schedule.
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How will the tables, chairs, etc. be arranged for my sized event?
Click here to download the suggested Stonehill’s table layout PDF. We will reach out to you to determine your preferred layout prior to the big day!
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If we choose the one day option, will we be able to access the location early to rehearse our ceremony?
If you elect the one day rental, our venue will likely be reserved by another couple the night before. For that reason, one day rentals should plan for an offsite rehearsal. You are also welcome to bring anyone who would feel more comfortable understanding the venue (such as your DJ or minister, or any little ones in the wedding party) to one of our open houses.
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Can we have fireworks or candles on the property?
Fireworks are not permitted. Sparklers are not permitted as per the fire department. We do not permit candles in the barn or in rooms.
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Can vehicles be left overnight?
Other than registered overnight guests, no vehicles can be left overnight. Please advise your guests of this policy. Vehicles that are left and not registered will be towed at the owners expense. We appreciate your understanding.
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What time does the music need to stop?
Unless an Afterparty option is added, music on Friday's/Saturday's must conclude by 11:00 p.m. to ensure that you, all of your items, and all of your vendors are off-property by midnight. Music on Sunday's must conclude by 9:30 p.m to be off property by 10:00 pm. Music must stop by 1:30am when an Afterparty is selected.
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We are using a rental company. Can they drop items off or pick them up outside of the rental period?
We are open as an Inn during the week for normal business. For this reason, all deliveries must happen during the standard rental period. Please advise your vendors of this policy.
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Can we have the ceremony or reception somewhere else on the farm other than the ceremony site or the barn?
We can set ceremonies and receptions up at various sites throughout the property on a case by case basis which will be subject to additional fees. Please contact us to request.
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How far in advance do you need our final headcount?
We require final headcount 4 weeks in advance of your big day.
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Are outside food, beverages and alcohol permitted?
Due to local health department and NY State Liquor Authority regulations, outside food, beverages and alcohol are strictly prohibited. You can view our Beverage Package here.
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What is the event clean-up process?
Stonehill’s staff will handle all standard clean up and trash removal throughout and following the wedding reception.
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Can we take photos around the farm on our wedding day?
Sure! Just ask us and we would be happy to make recommendations.
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Can we nail decorations to the walls or hang things like streamers or lanterns from the beams?
As the barn is historic, we request that holes are not placed in the walls. We will have areas where hooks are already placed that you are welcome to use for any additional decorations. The beams at Stonehill’s are very tall and not reachable without a ladder. For this reason, we do not allow for anything to be hung from them without prior approval and help.
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Are children permitted at the venue?
Yes, children over the age of 6 months old are allowed but must be supervised at all times.
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Does the barn have AC/heat?
For 2025, the barn will have AC/Heat. For 2024: The barn does not currently have AC or heat, however units can be rented and cold or hot air can be blown in. These rentals typically cost $800-$1,200 depending on the number of units you rent and amount of fuel.
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Is smoking allowed?
Smoking is strictly prohibited in the barn and in any buildings. We can arrange for a smoking area near the reception upon request at no additional cost.