GCV&M is the largest and most comprehensive living history museum in New York State – and the third-largest in the United States. Chartered as an educational institution by the NYS Board of Regents, the Museum offers opportunities to see, smell, taste, touch, explore, and experience our 68 historic buildings; more than 20,000 artifacts; wildlife paintings, drawings, and sculpture spanning centuries; the living collections in our gardens, on our working farm and at our Nature Center; and the gorgeous landscape that first brought settlers to this region. Being one of the most unique wedding venues in the Great Rochester area, Genesee Country Village & Museum provides a wedding location unlike any other. Our 19th-century Historic Village offers both historic churches and stunning outdoor venues for your ceremony, paired with our unforgettable reception spaces including two romantic, rustic barns, as well as our recently updated banquet center.

At Yost Farm, every corner tells a story and every barn whispers of history and romance. Nestled in the heart of Western and Central New York, our picturesque farm offers a collection of original barns, each with its own distinctive character and charm. Step inside the Carriage House and discover the inviting ambiance created by our large custom oval wooden bar, expertly crafted from the original wooden planks of the barn itself. This unique feature not only adds rustic elegance but also pays homage to the rich history of our farm. Café lights illuminate the space, casting a warm glow over gatherings of family and friends as they enjoy hors d'oeuvres and signature cocktails. Large barn sliding doors open to reveal views of our scenic surroundings, allowing guests to soak in the beauty of our expansive grounds.

The scenic Bristol Mountain estate spans over 200 acres with a 1200' vertical summit for stunning views, private celebrations, and unparalleled experience. With multiple outdoor ceremony locations and two indoor reception locations, couples can choose the space that speaks to their vision.

Welcome to Gather, a charming and elegant private event venue steeped in history and restored with modern touches. Originally built in 1836, our beautifully restored barn reopened its doors in 2023, blending historic charm with contemporary chic. Gather operates as a space-only rental venue, allowing you the flexibility to bring in your choice of vendors and create a truly personalized experience. Additionally, we offer planning services to help you orchestrate every detail and ensure your event runs smoothly. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or special celebration, Gather provides a picturesque and versatile setting to make your vision come to life. We invite you to explore the beauty and possibilities of Gather for your next event.

Located 30 minutes from Buffalo and Rochester in Batavia is an affordable barn venue that holds up to 300 guests. We offer on-site wedding ceremonies as well as the receptions with beautiful landscaped backdrops. Each wedding is one of a kind! We are not a cookie cutter wedding venue - we are here to help make your wedding all your own. If you want a food truck, lets make that happen; if you want a band instead of DJ let's do that, if you want sparklers instead of bubbles - great! My goal is to give you a place that is a blank canvas and we design it the way you want it. This is your day - no one else's. So let's make it the way you want it!!

Dating back from the turn of the last century, the nostalgic building at Opera House Lane is now the ultimate rustic event space. Whether you’re throwing a party for a hundred or four hundred of your friends, The Warehouse is the place where everyone fits in! With a bar clad in sheet metal and barn boards, incandescent style lighting, exposed structural beams, and original brick flooring, this space has endless character. Additionally there is wall of glass garage-style doors that lead to an outdoor stage and green space gathering area; The Warehouse is ideal no matter the weather. Situated in cozy Hornell NY, you may just feel like you’ve stepped into downtown Nashville when you enter The Warehouse!

Our event venue is located in historic Albion, New York which makes a unique space along the Erie Canal. We offer the most beautiful room for a wedding event with sweet and dreamy tables. We offer outdoor spaces for those who enjoy feeling fresh air while spending the best time of their lives!

The Snug, Pavilion and patio offer a large 4000 sq ft location with stunning backdrops of Seneca Lake and the surrounding countryside. Nestled in the grounds of our brewery and pub (Seneca Lake Brewing Company & The Beerocracy) we offer the perfect setting for your wedding or event with amazing view of Seneca Lake as a backdrop. Inside The Snug infinity windows and doors provide that indoor/outdoor feel, while full audio/visual equipment allow you to enjoy different levels of sound inside or out. Our covered pavilion provides the perfect space for your reception, dance floor, bar area while the patio offers the perfect setting during the reception for your guests to relax on one of our sectional couches around one of many fire tables. The expansive lawn area provides the perfect space for many lawn games like cornhole, ladder ball and our fire pit provides the perfect warmth for guests as the sun sets. Visit our microsite for info, gallery, FAQ's & more.

This historic treasure was the summer home of the renowned Knox Family until it was purchased by NYS to be enjoyed as a state park. The Colonial Revival style home was designed by Architects Frank Bell Meade and James Montgomery Hamilton in a simple classic design which exudes restrained elegance. The two story Mansion is 14,000 square feet and sits on 633 acres. The first floor rooms offer unparalleled grace and charm which are used for events, with ancillary rooms upstairs. This unique venue can be rented May through October; it is closed for the winter months. The Mansion at Knox Farm is the perfect setting to create the wedding of your dreams. Plan a delightful afternoon garden party or an elegant affair with all the trimmings.... It's your day and your dream. To bring your vision to reality, we offer you the ability to choose from a host of local vendors to suit your personal style. We want you to experience a magical day full of cherished memories.

DATES OPEN IN 2022 AND 2023! Calling all animal lovers! Hawk Creek Wildlife Center is the perfect venue for a relaxed, nature loving couple to celebrate their big day. We are a wildlife conservation center in East Aurora, NY that is a permanent home to over 100 animals. Our mission is to educate and inspire others and reconnect people with nature. Both our beautiful facility and our amazing ambassador animals can be part of your big day!

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! We want to help you put on a memorable, fun wedding for your guests. Deer Run Winery is a family-owned farm winery and wedding venue in Geneseo, New York. Since 2003, Western New York couples have been hosting their wedding events on the lush 20-acre farmland grounds and award-winning winery with rustic charm.

At Twin Silos we only do one wedding on a weekend to provide each couple the time and attention they deserve for their special event. The barn and grounds rental generally runs from Friday at 10:00am thru Sunday 1:00pm. This provides ample time for decorating, rehearsal, on-site wedding and the reception. The reception area includes heat and air conditioning, separate women's & men's bathrooms both with multiple stalls and a separate ADA compliant bathroom. Also included are tables and white chairs for the ceremony and reception. We offer a cake display area, amber up lighting into the rafters and all lights can be dimmed. The outside area offers a 10' x 30' front stone patio and an attached 20' x 70' covered deck. Both of these entrances are wheelchair accessible. The deck also has tent sides that can be used to enclose the entire deck for inclement weather. We look forward to meeting with you and working to make your special day go perfectly.

Oak Knolls Manor was built in 1906 and is a preserved Wells Barn in Western New York. We host only ONE event a weekend which allows our clients the opportunity to slow down, have time to set up, and enjoy family and friends. The rural location really creates a destination wedding feel. The venue features our silos with propane fire pits and outdoor furniture to relax and take in the views. The silos are also a great spot for a cigar bar. Equipped with two large decks on either side of the venue, one is covered and remains completely waterproof even when the weather doesn't cooperate. The other overlooks the Genesee Valley where there is plenty of open space to see for miles. We have tables and padded fruitwood chairs to accommodate up to 250 guests. Including 8 farm tables, 20 rectangular tables, and 10 rounds. We also have durable padded ceremony chairs and two wood stained arbors to choose from along with ceremony coordination services. All included with venue and ceremony costs.

The Hillcrest Estate is a historic mansion with incredibly unique style, located in the countryside between Rochester and Buffalo, New York. The estate boasts over a hundred acres of pristine land and quite a few famous visitors. Two main areas are available for your wedding party at The Hillcrest Estate. The ballroom, accented with vintage decor and two massive fireplaces, antique furniture, hardwood flooring, and chandeliers, can accommodate up to 110 guests. Then, looking outside, the veranda features a tiered terrace and reflecting pool along with impeccably maintained lawn space for your ceremony and reception. The outdoor space with a tent can host roughly 200 guests. Services Offered We offer endless services including: onsite manager throughout your entire wedding weekend, bridal suite access before the event, the carriage house and carriage house lounge for the bridal or grooms party to get ready, catering and bar service, onsite accommodations for up to 20.

Our venue, The Chalet at East Hill Creamery, completed in 2017, is an impressive example of local craftsmanship with Alpine influences. Owners Gary and Betty Burley knew they wanted to create an event space for the community that incorporated the natural beauty of the lumber from their land and the bright openness you can only get in the country-side. Featuring Amish post-and-beam construction in red oak, hemlock, and white pine and huge colonial windows, our venue offers a lovely balance of woodsy charm and modern sophistication.

A elegantly rustic newly built barn situated in the heart of the Fingerlakes of NY with breathtaking views. The private 22 acre property has a beautiful landscape, modern farmhouse style barn, outdoor patio and bar, a framed tent, large 1 acre pond and more.

Abandon Brewing Company offers a unique and naturally relaxing setting for your special day. Nestled in the Finger Lakes of upstate New York, Abandon is the perfect place to host your rustically beautiful event.

There is no place more beautiful than the Finger Lakes, and we are excited to bring a destination to the community where people can come together to enjoy each other, laugh and sip delicious artisan spirits. The venue also offers a tasting room with seating for 84 inside, a wall of full glass accordion doors that open to an outdoor balcony that seats 60, all with spectacular scenic lake views, and is well appointed with a full bar, whiskey barrel sinks in the restrooms, a viewing window of the still, and an aged tin ceiling that sets the space apart from others. The new 4992-square foot Finger Lakes venue features a state-of-the-art distilling room that is highlighted by a custom-built, 500-gallon copper, two-stage hybrid pot still/ reflux column still from HBS Copper, the commercial division of Hillbilly Stills in Tennessee.

The North Farm is a large, recently renovated wedding event venue located in Geneva, New York. Consisting of repurposed 19th century dairy barns, a large courtyard and a manicured ceremony location with gorgeous lake views, this venue is perfect for rustic wedding couples who are looking for something truly unique. With six different gathering spaces available, you’ll have an environment that is centered around sustainability and flexibility, allowing you to create a completely customized and memorable experience that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. The uniqueness of the space will provide a truly memorable wedding backdrop; you can also make use of the space for incredibly memorable wedding photos that you can cherish for years to come!

The Meadow is a four-season venue on Seneca Lake. Home to Vineyard View Winery’s Seneca Lake tasting room, our 100-person event space can be expanded during the warmer seasons to host up to 170 people in an indoor-outdoor experience. Located on the shores of Seneca Lake, our space offers sweeping lake views, stunning fields of flowers, and optional experiences to spend time with the Sweet Farm Rescued Animal Ambassadors.

Our farm is open to hosting weddings & other special events. We have two picturesque ponds that are perfect for your ceremony. Our newly remodeled barn & large all-peak event tent can hold the reception and/or ceremony. Our grounds are very spacious & we have plenty of room to spread out. We have a beautiful farmhouse on the property that is available to rent for the weekend of your event!

With a passion for great wine, ethical farming, and hospitality, Barnstormer Winery was established in 2013 to embody these ideals. Located in a historic barn with roots stemming back to the early 1800′s, we have made significant renovations to preserve the integrity and atmosphere of this Seneca Lake gem while modernizing its aesthetic. We have a three acre “home farm” on the winery estate, along with rolling vineyards and rustic charm serving as the perfect backdrop to your elegant, low-key, casual. Our cozy barn provides a warm atmosphere to welcome guests to your special day, while our vast outdoor space houses a variety of possibilities for your ceremony and/or reception. Our vineyards provide a sense of tranquility and elegance, creating an ambiance that is distinctively romantic and celebratory. The combination of our romantic barn, lush grapevines, manicured gardens, and rural charm sets the stage for an unforgettable wedding experience. Casual, elegant, and stress-free.