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The Sablewood
The Sablewood
First Dance
First Dance
Head Table
Head Table
Bride & Bride under the willow
Bride & Bride under the willow
The Stables
The Stables
Summer in the Hayfields
Summer in the Hayfields
The Sablewood fountain
The Sablewood fountain
Reception room
Reception room
Couple in the mountain fields
Couple in the mountain fields
Rowboat in the Upper Pond
Rowboat in the Upper Pond
Full Sablewood view
Full Sablewood view
Dancing in the mountains
Dancing in the mountains
So much natural light
So much natural light
Sunset at the upper pond
Sunset at the upper pond
The Preparation Suites
The Preparation Suites
Preparation Suites
Preparation Suites
Hydrangeas by cocktail area
Hydrangeas by cocktail area
Fire boulder at night
Fire boulder at night
Upper pond Ceremony site
Upper pond Ceremony site
The Stables
The Stables
Circle arch in mountains
Circle arch in mountains
The Sablewood South Entrance
The Sablewood South Entrance
Ceremony Circle
Ceremony Circle
Dogs for Photos & Ceremony
Dogs for Photos & Ceremony
Winter wedding
Winter wedding
Wedding portraits in mountains
Wedding portraits in mountains
Outdoor Cocktail Hour
Outdoor Cocktail Hour
Married & Walking to Barn
Married & Walking to Barn
The
The "hotspot" with dress
Lift & spin in the mountains
Lift & spin in the mountains
Girls Fun in the Suites
Girls Fun in the Suites
Indoor ceremony
Indoor ceremony
Preparation Suites
Preparation Suites
Grooms with their dog
Grooms with their dog
Couple with horse & wreath
Couple with horse & wreath
Bride in natural light
Bride in natural light
Groom & groom sweetheart table
Groom & groom sweetheart table
Row boat in upper pond
Row boat in upper pond
Willow tree over pond
Willow tree over pond
Upper pond at the Sablewood
Upper pond at the Sablewood
Preparation Suites
Preparation Suites
The Stables
The Stables
Dress with chandelier
Dress with chandelier
Ceremony circle
Ceremony circle
Big Room of the Sablewood
Big Room of the Sablewood
Horse & carriage to ceremony
Horse & carriage to ceremony

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About

On WeddingWire since 2017

The Sablewood is a fully renovated circa 1870 barn situated on over 120 acres in the northern Catskill Mountains. - Just 35 minutes to Albany and under 3 hours to NYC or Boston.

The venue features a stunning climate controlled post-and-beam barn, outdoor (or indoor) ceremony & cocktail locations, gorgeous custom lighting inside and out, high end wooden farm tables and chairs and a staff to do all the setup & cleanup and day of assistance. Weddings are a relaxed full day experience starting in the bright & airy preparation suites with full mountain views. The barn & grounds delight visitors with flowers and natural landscaping flowing around the barn & grounds.

Facilities and Capacity
All spaces can comfortably accommodate events of all sizes from 25 to 180 guests.

The Sablewood is named for its sable (black) exterior, which gives way to another world when stepping into the bright sun drenched interior. Inside couples can share their first dance under the 12-foot wide, 1920s chandelier with all custom lighting throughout.

The venue includes indoor and outdoor options for ceremony and covered cocktail hour in case of inclement weather with our NEW white barn, "The Charlington"! The Charlington stands next to the Sablewood and is also fully climate controlled with stunning 26' high ceilings, custom scissor trusses and handmade french country chandeliers. The Charlington is another "Plan A" in case of inclement weather for an indoor ceremony and covered cocktail hour on the bluestone veranda facing the mountains.

Photo Credits: Danni LaRaia Photography, Tracey Buyce Photography, Cassandra Daye Photography, Cassidy Lynne Photography, Ellen Jackson Photography, Twice Beloved Studio.


Services Offered
The venue offers the following services to couples choosing The Sablewood as their wedding destination:

  • Two gorgeous Preparation Suites
  • Year round climate controlled 1870s Sablewood barn
  • 120 acres of stunning views, with our staff to transport couple & photography teams around the property
  • Beautiful large restrooms, cleaned & stocked by our staff
  • Show stopping custom Lighting inside and out
  • French country Farm Tables (up to 180)
  • Pottery Barn dining Chairs (up to 180)
  • Cross back wooden vineyard chairs for ceremony (up to 180)
  • Choice of ceremony arbors & ceremony locations
  • *NEW climate controlled white barn for indoor ceremony & covered cocktail hour options
  • Indoor & outdoor Bars
  • Evening fire (fire boulder at the mini barn with adirondack chairs and white lights)
  • Set-up and breakdown of all spaces by our Sablewood staff
  • Decor including sheer white draping, 8 wine barrels, 2 wooden easles, smaller tables for gifts/welcome
  • End of the night Clean-up by our staff
  • Pet Friendly
  • Range of wonderful catering companies to chose from for all food & alcohol
  • Onsite Complimentary Parking for 70+ cars and buses
  • Pet friendly
  • Wireless internet
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Reviews of The Sablewood

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The Sablewood is highly recommended as a wedding venue, praised for its stunning property, thoughtful design, and beautiful barns. Lisa and her team are described as amazing to work with, providing attentive and professional service. The multiple ceremony and cocktail hour options, well-maintained property, on-site suites, and seamless organization of details received high praise from reviewers, making it a dream venue with exceptional staff. Recommended for its breathtaking setting, accommodating team, and meticulous attention to detail, The Sablewood stands out as a top choice for couples seeking a magical and stress-free wedding experience.

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The Sablewood is highly recommended as a wedding venue, praised for its stunning property, thoughtful design, and beautiful barns. Lisa and her team are described as amazing to work with, providing attentive and professional service. The multiple ceremony and cocktail hour options, well-maintained property, on-site suites, and seamless organization of details received high praise from reviewers, making it a dream venue with exceptional staff. Recommended for its breathtaking setting, accommodating team, and meticulous attention to detail, The Sablewood stands out as a top choice for couples seeking a magical and stress-free wedding experience.

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Jenna W. Sent on 01/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded our Expectations

From the moment we met Lisa, we knew we were in good hands! The Sablewood is absolutely stunning and the custom work done by Lisa’s father is gorgeous. The property also has numerous beautiful locations for bridal portraits.

Lisa and her team are fantastic. We got to enjoy our entire day while The Sablewood team took care of everything! Our wedding was 5 months ago and our family and bridal party are still in awe about how seamless and relaxing our day was.

Choosing this venue was our best decision, it truly exceeded all of our expectations!
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Dana Sent on 09/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A dream venue!

I cannot recommend The Sablewood enough for a wedding venue. Not only were we blown away by how beautiful the property is the second we pulled up, but meeting Lisa, who is so warm and welcoming, sold us immediately. The Sablewood truly has it all. It is both intimate and spacious at the same time. Every inch of this place has been thoughtfully designed and elegantly decorated for the perfect day and night. From the bridal suites to the ceremony circle, the pond for a first look, the white barn for cocktail hour and the gorgeous reception barn. This place just screams beautiful. Our photos are truly stunning from being able to move all over the property to get different viewpoints and we could not be happier. Lisa and her team are just AMAZING to work with. Everyone was so friendly and helpful - they completely worked with our vendors to set up all of our spaces and even helped pack things up at the end of the night. Lisa was there the whole night, coming with us around the property for photos and checking in. It really was such a dream venue and staff to work with, we could not have been happier. If we could do it all over again, we would not have changed a single thing.
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Trina S. Sent on 04/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book The Sablewood!!!!

From the second we stepped foot on the Sablewood's property, we knew that this was where we were going to say I do. The pictures speak for themselves, it is the most magical, whimsical, gorgeous venue I have ever seen (and I toured 50 of them). It is easy to see in pictures what a gorgeous event you can host at The Sablewood, what is not pictured is the team that makes it all happen. The team at The Sablewood is professional, kind, supportive, and attentive. They will make you feel as though you are the only couple in the world to get married. The Sablewood team was a pillar of support during the preparation leading up to the wedding day. They attended to countless phone calls from a panicked bride and offered support that felt like they had solved any and every issue before they even happened. My husband and I were able to be present during every moment of our wedding day, soaking up all the special moments with each other and our guests. This would not have been possible if it weren't for The Sablewood's team running the show in the background. We are forever grateful to the team that made our wedding the most special, beautiful, and perfect day. Host your wedding at The Sablewood, it will be the best decision you ever make!
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Team

Lisa Shaul
Lisa Shaul
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The Sablewood frequently asked questions

The Sablewood includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Sablewood for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
The Sablewood offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Sablewood offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
The Sablewood offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Sablewood offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Sablewood is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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