Bad Seed Cider Taproom

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,540 for off-peak dates, and $3,940 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $48

Catering services pricing

$48 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $2,400

Guest capacity

Up to 125 seated guests

About this venue

Located in the heart of the Hudson River Valley, experience beautiful and breathtaking grounds for pictures while being conveniently located in the Metro area. With our stylish rustic aesthetic and top-notch amenities, this one-of-a-kind destination sets the scene for a truly unforgettable experience. For couples that want a farm wedding, but not a dirt floor, Bad Seed Cider can provide a unique yet lavish wedding experience for guests. Whether you're planning a grand soiree with 125 of your best friends or a more intimate event, we have you covered. Ceremonies can take place with a scenic view of the apple orchard. After saying 'I do', couples and their loved ones can make their way into the Cider House for a night of dancing and entertainment. The 3,000 square feet of indoor space is a blank slate for you to plan your perfect reception. Plus over 5,000 square foot outdoor space complete with fire pits for your guests to relax and unwind at the end of a memorable evening.

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-125

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Vineyards, Wineries

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
43 Baileys Gap Rd, Highland, NY 12528

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Main Taproom

We provide an elevated Farm Wedding experience.

Spanning 5,000 sq ft, our Taproom elegantly marries rustic charm with modern design, providing ample room for up to 125 guests. Accentuated with event lighting, the taproom features an a generous dance floor, a dedicated bar section, a relaxing loft area and restroom facilities. This space serves as a blank canvas, ready to be tailored to your unique vision.

Guest capacity

50-125 Seated

50-150 Standing

Square footage

5,000

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner

Included in this room:

String lighting and colored uplighting, 200 amp electrical service, large stage for bands/DJ's, back up generator, potable water, bathrooms, heat and Air conditioning. We also include tables and chairs!

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Bad Seed Cider Taproom packages

Open Bar Package 5 - Hour

Peak pricing $48

Description

The Party starts here! With two Bars to service your guests we ensure a cold craft beverage is never out of reach. Staffed with three dedicated knowledgable bartenders to help guide guests on a tasting tour of the Hudson River Valley with everything from Ciders made on site , locally brewed beer and wine we ensure there is something for everyone behind the bar.

What’s included
  • 12 Draft lines Hard cider
  • 8 Draft lines local Craft Beer
  • A selection of local Ny Wines
  • Soft drinks including Boylan's Sodas
  • Non- Alcoholic Beer & Cider
  • Three Bartenders ( Two if Guest list is under 80)

Available services that can be provided by Bad Seed Cider Taproom

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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  • The Greatest Wedding Venue In The Hudson Valley!

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    •Adam & K.•Oct 27, 2024

    If you're looking to get married in the Hudson Valley, you need to have it at Bad Seed. The staff are truly incredible, always going above and beyond during your wedding planning process all the way through the wedding. Throughout the planning period, the bad seed team were always available whenever we had questions or needed to figure out logistics. During our wedding day they we're constantly checking in on us to make sure that we we're having a great night and our guests raved about the kindness and care they showed to them throughout the night. Plus, the cider is truly the best you can find! Speaking on the venue space itself, you cannot find a more picturesque location! Set perfectly on their own orchard, you're surrounded by beautiful foliage as far as the eye can see! And the venue itself has plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces that will charm all of your guests! We truly cannot think of a better place to have held our special day, and we're eternally grateful to Devin & the rest of the Bad Seed crew for making our day absolutely perfect! :)

  • The Best Choice for a DIY Wedding

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    •Ben and A.•Jul 2, 2024

    We got married at Bad Seed in June 2024. It was the first venue we toured and we knew it was perfect right away. Devin, Albert, Brandon, and the rest of the Bad Seed team are so down to earth and communicative. They gave us great advice about how to make our wedding day amazing. We wanted to DIY our decor and music, bring in our own food vendor, and have a casual garden party vibe. Bad Seed was super flexible, letting us choose whichever vendors we wanted and giving us tips for great service providers in the area. Because they only do one wedding per weekend, we had the entire day before the wedding to set up (which we needed!) as well as the entire morning/afternoon before the big event. There was always someone at the venue to help with whatever we needed, even going above and beyond to help us lay out the tables and set up decor. We wanted an indoor/outdoor wedding. Unfortunately, mother nature had other plans with a heat wave and thunderstorm moving through the area. On the bright side, Devin and the Bad Seed crew made sure we could do the whole event inside -- even going out to buy a big industrial fan to make sure the taproom stayed cool (we didn't end up needing it, the AC did its job!). Bad Seed is also SO reasonably priced compared to other wedding venues in the area. There was no nickel and diming or hidden fees - just an honest price and a great value. During the actual event, the bar staff went above and beyond to take care of us, checking in on us throughout the night and bringing us drinks so we didn't have to wait at the bar. It really made us feel like a million bucks. Oh, and our guests were raving about the cider :) If you're looking for an awesome, picturesque wedding venue in the Hudson Valley, Bad Seed should be your top choice.

  • Amazing

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    •Elyse S.•Jul 1, 2024

    I got married at bad seed in august 2023 and it was the best experience I could ever dream of.

  • A one-of-a-kind, dream wedding venue

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    •Alli G.•Jul 1, 2024

    Full stop, you need to have your wedding at Bad Seed. Not only is it a stunning location with a perfect mix of indoor and outdoor space (get married/take photos in a literal apple orchard, and party it up inside a modern-with-tons-of-charm taproom) but Devin and his team were incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process. They answered our questions quickly, and were extremely flexible and helpful the week of our wedding. We were able to bring up boxes earlier in the week, set up the day before our wedding, and had private access to the grounds/taproom on our wedding day. As a queer couple, we also loved that Bad Seed partners with Big Gay Hudson Valley year-round, so we already knew they would be a queer-affirming space and our wedding day was no different. Everyone we spoke to / worked with helped make our wedding a magical experience.

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