The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks Reviews

Promise Gardens delivered a flawless execution of our wedding! And most impressively, while battling the number one most dreaded wedding day situation - rain. From the ceremony in the beautiful new lofty white washed dinner barn, to cocktail hour throughout the illuminated terrace and rustic dancing barn, the weather was hardly a factor. PG’s all-hands-on-deck (yet inconspicuous) transformation of the dinner barn from ceremony seating to dinner table setting all within the cocktail hour was skillful. Even in the midst of the rain there were plenty of locations within the venue to take photos (rustic barn, bridal suite, garden terrace, lush vestibule steps, etc.) A critical new addition to PG is the roofed patio off the dinner barn that stages a secondary bar so the wedding party can stay hydrated in the fresh air, but most importantly doubles as a covered location for an unencumbered backdrop of garden/mountain landscape views in case of inclement weather. We were fortunate enough to have a window where the rain stopped to capture photos throughout the gardens - of course the unique distinction of PG - but honestly might even prefer the pictures taken within the intimate covered venue offerings. Next, having a secondary location in the dancing barn for the post reception celebration is the only way to go. It encourages the wedding party to get up from their tables and take it to the next level. Albeit, a good band/DJ is critical. The layout of the party barn sets the stage for up close and center dancing, while also offering enough room under the same roof for those not dancing to hang back while still feeling like part of the action. And don’t worry, even in the heat of a summer celebration, the cross breeze between open barn doors and ceiling fans helps cool down the dance floor. Our only critique would be that we couldn’t stay longer, but just make sure you have sufficient transportation (stocked with drinks) and an after party destination solidified/warned for the next phase of the celebration. Thank you Terri and Promise Gardens for everything and more than we could have ever imagined!

We had our wedding at The Promise Gardens in July 2024. We could not be more satisfied with how it turned out! The new white dinner barn is gorgeous and the breezeway really is the perfect spot for cocktail hour. Our guests raved about this place! Terri and her team show extreme pride in their property and it shows! It is an absolutely beautiful venue and we would recommend it to any couple!

Ryan and I are beyond fortunate to have found your venue, Terri! It was the first we visited, actually quite by accident, on our way back home from a camping trip in the Adirondacks (near Keene). We were immediately smitten, but tried our best to do our due research... but sure enough, the beauty of the mountains, the flowers, and the property drew us right back. We loved how there were multiple buildings/barns on site and people could flow in and out and around them. It's a venue that encourages wandering and appreciation of all the little beautiful things that surround us.

Even more incredible is that Terri was planning on building a beautiful white barn where the reception tent used to be, and I was lucky enough to see the architect renders when I went to visit a second time! But, I had another idea for the barn... and when I emailed her a rendering that I did, Terri actually took the time to consider it and ultimately implemented it in the final design for the barn!! I think that the finished barn is absolutely gorgeous, with views towards the mountains and a cozy fireplace on the opposite end, and I'm even more proud that it was a collaborative effort. Terri is a wonderful hostess: firm yet very accommodating, kind, and very smart!

There is no other location I could ever want my greatest memory to be remembered at. Thank you for all of your hard work, Terri and co.! Your venue is an inspiration to me as an aspiring architect. Sending you so much love!

My wife and I had the pleasure of hosting our wedding at The Promise Gardens this summer. This venue was a dream location for my wife long before we got engaged, and her dreams were fulfilled every step of the way to our wedding day! Our guests were in awe of the venue, from the obviously eye-catching florals, the backdrop of the Adirondacks, the beauty of the barns and all the small details in between. The new White Willow barn was the perfect dinner space for our guests and it didn’t even exist when we first booked the venue! Of course, Terri and Rachel were very pleasant to work with and made sure all our questions were answered in the months, weeks and days leading up to our special day. If you’re looking for your dream venue in the Lake George/Adirondack area, do yourself a favor and visit The Promise Gardens!

6/8/24 - the most perfect day of our lives thanks to Terri & her beautiful creation at the promise gardens! Our wedding was an absolute dream! It felt like a fairytale, everyone was in awe of how breathtaking this venue is! The views of the three sister mountains & all of the flowers planted there plus the rustic farm feel makes this venue an absolutely magical place!! We also got lucky that renovations were done for this season and the new white willow barn is STUNNING! It’s so light in there, super spacious, built with climate control (for the brides getting married in the hot summer weather) & beautiful greenery all throughout. I wouldn’t think another second about having your wedding here. It was seriously a dream come true & our guests are still raving over it ☺️☺️☺️

Also I couldn’t help but notice a review about location.. the location was perfect, coming from a bride who’s been visiting LG since I’m a baby.. It was only an 18 minute drive from the village where there’s hundreds of hotels for guests to stay! Couples who are still deciding, look no further - we are still on a high from our wedding day! ❤️ I can talk about this venue for days and days. It was so surreal all thanks to everything this venue has to over 😊

The Promise Gardens was the most beautiful venue we ever could have imagined for our wedding. The beauty of the property truly exceeded every expectation we ever could have had. Terri truly has a talent for gardening and clearly had a wonderful vision for her property that she has brought to life for all her guests to enjoy. Terri and her team made us feel like family and were always quick to respond with a text or call for any of our questions.

So many of our guests said it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to, not to mention the location in the Adirondacks makes for a very unique wedding experience for our guests. The property feels so private and yet you're only 10 minutes away from Lake George and 40 from Saratoga (where our guests stayed).

The Promise Gardens recommended vendors list was so helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed working with each vendor we chose.

I would recommend the Promise Gardens over and over again. 10/10 was the perfect wedding. Thank you Terri and the Team! :)

After my fiancee and I first toured this property, we found ourselves comparing every new venue we toured to the Promise Gardens. The gardens, rustic barn and beautiful dinner tent provided everything we dreamed of and more. All of our guests wouldn't stop talking about how beautiful it was on our wedding day. Also, working with Terri and Yana leading up to our day was amazing. They always answered every question quickly, and provided the best vendor recommendations! We would definitely recommend the Promise Gardens to everyone looking for an Adirondack wedding.

The Promise Gardens is the most magical and beautiful wedding venue! We had our wedding reception there on July 16th, 2022 and it was the most perfect place for us! Terri was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process. She maintained open communication along with her Client Experience Manager Yana, answered our questions quickly and efficiently, and made excellent vendor recommendations. The property itself is truly so unique and gorgeous! With the breathtaking gardens, the mountain views, rustic barns, chic white dining tent, and expansive lawn, The Promise Gardens has so much to offer. We had our cocktail hour out on the lawn with fun lawn games and a bar car, formal dances under the enchanting walkway, family style dinner in the dining tent, and dancing & drinks in the rustic barn. Guests ended the night by the fire pit with some late night snacks. During our venue walkthrough the Friday before our wedding, Terri was there to greet us while planting beautiful new flowers down the stone walkways! She transformed her property into the magical fairytale wedding we've always dreamed of. She consistently makes updates to the property that enhance its natural beauty even more and you can tell she truly cares about the couples who book with her. She was there the day of too with a big smile on her face! Our guests have said our wedding was the best wedding they have ever been to! Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding the most magical and lovely day! We're so grateful for The Promise Gardens, Terri and her entire team!

Terri was incredible. Not only is she one of the kindest people I’ve ever met, she has an amazing property with so much charm. I never knew what my dream wedding venue would be until I saw The Promise Gardens. After I found this venue everything else for my wedding fell into place like it was a sign I found the perfect place. I will always cherish the day I married my best friend at the most amazing venue.

Wow, what a STUNNING location. As soon as we walked into the barn we knew no place could compare to The Promise Gardens. Terri takes meticulous care of the gardens and the grounds and has done an incredible amount of work over the past two years to renovate and update. This place is a photographer’s and couple’s dream come true with beautiful little nooks and crannies all over the grounds, gorgeous views of the mountains in the background, and a wonderful canopied walkway complete with twinkling lights. One of our favorite things about The Promise Gardens was the slight separation between dining and dancing areas, allowing those who would prefer to socialize the ability to do so without straining to hear each other but also being close enough to the fun to feel included. We highly recommend The Promise Gardens! Thank you Terri and Danielle!

The Promise Gardens of the Adirondacks (formerly Burlap & Beams) was the first and only venue that my then fiancé and I looked at. As soon as we stepped on to the grounds we knew that it was the only place we could see ourselves getting married. The main selling points for us were: the view (oh my, those mountains are gorgeous), the fact that there were multiple barns which gave people the opportunity to spread out, the fire pit, and of course the gorgeous gardens.

We were originally supposed to get married in 2020 but Covid had other plans. Terri (venue owner) was super responsive and quick to offer alternate dates for 2021 without requiring us to pay 2021 prices, which unfortunately several other vendors did require. Although we were not thrilled to have to postpone our wedding for a year, throughout that time Terri went to town making updates and making the property even more gorgeous. One of my favorite additions that she added was a porch with tables off of the dance floor/bar area. We ended up having our dream wedding in July of this year and it was PERFECT.

Guests are still raving about how gorgeous it was, and there were countless locations for perfect photos. I wish I could do it all over again there, the venue is so magical!

I couldn't imagine a more perfect venue to get married at. When we saw the venue in June of 2020, it was beautiful, but the upgrades Terri made over the past year made it even better! One of my favorite things about the venue is it's so beautiful as is. Terri has done a great job decorating the barn with lights, drapery, and wall hangings, so we just had to provide table décor and accents to add our personal touches! There were so many picture opportunities, and lots of space for people to spread out and mingle. We especially loved having the porch attached to the barn, so guests who didn't want to dance, but still wanted to be close to the party, could hang out. One thing to keep in mind is the music must end at 10pm... this is mapped out in the contract, but just something to keep in mind! Thankfully we had a sunny day and were able to get married in front of the mountains. It was more beautiful than we could have imagined. Truly a day we will never forget!

I had the pleasure of attending a wedding last summer at Burlap and Beams and I was in complete awe of the venue. Not only were the historic barns absolutely breathtaking with stunning natural charm and all the additional special touches that Terri has added, but the beautiful perennial gardens definitely sets this venue apart from any other. The babbling brook and stunning mountain back drop will allow you 100's of "one of a kind" photo opportunities!! Terri has set the bar high, her professionalism and experience will make you feel comfortable planning your Big Day!! I would highly recommend Burlap & Beams to anyone considering their dream barn wedding. You will not be disappointed!!

We were looking for a relaxed but sophisticated barn venue with a place to have the ceremony outdoors and Burlap and Beams was that and more! Beautiful surrounding scenery, truly amazing landscaping, lovely arch for the ceremony with the backdrop of mountains, quaint barns with unique and memorable details for us to get ready in, an elegantly lit barn for dancing in, an ethereally draped tent with really cool farm tables for eating in, and a transparently covered walkway for dancing under the stars- everything was just perfect, and noticed and appreciated by our guests. It created a beautiful atmosphere without trying. Terry was great to work with, very responsive and helpful. Would highly recommend this venue!

This location is absolutely beautiful! Breathtaking! They had done amazing updates from when we first visited the venue and we couldn’t be happier. Everyone was in absolute awe of the beauty of the venue. The ceremony space was perfect, with mountains in the background, and the barns are impeccable. Honestly, the fact that the venue was this incredible made up for all the other glitches from the vendors I chose for the event. Thank god i chose this venue, because on my big day, it’s beauty blinded me from all other issues. The owner has incredible flowers blooming everywhere, a fire pit which they light for you, and gorgeous accommodations for the bride and groom to get ready. It’s just absolutely lovely. You don’t have to bother spending money on decorations or flowers. I can not wait to get my photos! It’s a photographers dream! I can’t speak enough to this venue. I wish I could convince my friends to marry there so I have an excuse to go back! The owner Terry is very lucky to call that location home!

My wedding day at Burlap and Beams was nothing short of magical. Terri truly goes above and beyond for all of her couples and wants your day to run as smoothly as possible. Everything at the venue is so pristine and charming...from the gardens to the barn itself. Dealing with Terri was so stress free and her communication was fabulous. I highly recommend Burlap and Beams!

My wife and I were searching for a rustic and charming Adirondack location for our wedding, so we were enamored with Burlap and Beams the second we stumbled upon its website. The pristine mountain backdrop perfect balance of understated elegance in the barns made us feel right at home! Terri was thoughtful and extremely helpful as we consulted with her, providing some valuable tips during planning. We booked the venue over a year in advance, and each time we visited we were thrilled to see Terri's exciting new updates - from the small touches such as tulle accents draped from the ceiling, to bolder statement pieces like the gorgeous live edge bar top.

The venue was easy to personalize, so we incorporated our own designs into the decor. Looking at photos from weddings both before and after ours at B&B, we felt that each was unique, appreciating that it was not a one-size-fits-all experience. Opting for simpler centerpieces and flowers, we chose to let the natural beauty of the venue speak for itself. It did not disappoint! Guests were raving about the place, enjoying games of corn hole, sitting and chatting around the fire pit, and soaking in truly remarkable views. We felt that Burlap and Beams reflected our style impeccably and would highly recommend it!

As soon as we looked at the website, we were sold on Burlap & Beams! And even more so when we visited Terri's property for a tour. Throughout the process, Terri was responsive and helpful with any inquiries we had. We knew we wanted a barn wedding and were impressed when we saw what Terri's package included. Many barns require several additional vendors, but because Terri's included tables, dinner chairs, ceremony chairs, the arbor, the stunning lighting all over the property, the dinner tent, etc., we felt the price was a great value. We used mostly her preferred vendors and that helped everything come together so smoothly. Terri's venue is truly unique and gave our guests an experience they would never have had anywhere else - our guests were able to dance when they wanted to, take a break outside or in one of the smaller barns (and get a break from the heat!), play some cornhole, or sit at the firepit - this provided exactly the relaxed, but still elegant event we were looking for. Tip: highly recommend hiring a wedding coordinator for this venue. This helped all the vendors stay on the same page and ensured that Terri's property was left the way we found it (so we didn't have to worry about it!). Thank you Terri for all of the work you put into your property to make Burlap & Beams a one-of-a-kind wedding venue!

Could not have dreamt this any better! Such stunning and beautiful views! A must for your special day!! I wouldn’t have changed a thing!! Terri is a true professional!! Thank you for making our day so memorable and creating a true happily ever after!

What a beautiful venue !!! Everything is amazing here !!! Terri goes above & beyond to make sure your special day is absolutely perfect !!!!

When we first saw this venue via internet we fell in love with it instantly. So much that we booked it right away. Terris venue was everything we were looking for. We barely needed anything because she kept it so beautiful. She was so nice and understanding. We simply loved this venue. It was our dream wedding. Thank you!

This venue is absolutely spectacular. Terri has nailed rustic barn charm with classic elegance!! The grounds and gardens are stunning spring, summer or fall. Both of my children had their senior portraits taken on her grounds. The most beautiful pictures ever.

My husband and I just recently got married at Burlap and Beams on 10/6/2018. This was the only venue we looked at it well over a year ago and I knew instantly it was perfect. The combination of an exquisite background of the lower Adirondacks, stunning renovated barns, and an owner who puts so much care and love into her property made booking Burlap and Beams a no-brainer.

All of my questions over the past year were promptly answered by Terri, not only with information but with a personalized genuineness that made me feel like I wasn’t just “another bride.” Over the course of the year, many upgrades were made to the already beautiful barns such as a brand new bar, upgraded chandeliers and lights, and more gorgeous plants and flowers than you can imagine (all planted and maintained by Terri.)

The day of our wedding was pure magic. The property was so gorgeous under the overcast, fall day. The fog over the mountains behind where we were married, combined with the foliage of the mountains, was epic and surreal. Terri switched out some beautiful hydrangea garlands over the cocktail hour space because she wanted fresh flowers for the day. (I’ll note that every time I have been to the barns she is out and about getting her hands dirty with planting and decorating.) The space is interactive multiple buildings. It is the perfect size, too. It didn’t feel too big for a smaller wedding of 80, such as ours. It is also large enough to hold many more people, without it feeling too cramped.

The main barn is literally done for you; you don’t have to do a THING. The lights, garlands over the brand new bar and on the walls, and new lighting create this amazing atmosphere. While she used to have a huge mason jar chandelier, she upgraded this past season to these gorgeous wrought iron chandeliers. With that said, even though this venue is a barn and it’s name may have the word “burlap” in in, it is by no means your run of the mill generic “rustic barn” style venue. Terri most definitely knows how to update the barn as the seasons change and different wedding decor goes in and out of style (as well as maintain the staples that remain season after season.) Burlap and Beams also has a barn that is filled with decorations. We used wood slabs for our centerpieces, chalkboard easels, and a number of other decorative pieces that were all there for us to use. In addition to the barns, the property extends to a flowing brook surrounded by trees. There are hanging lights scattered throughout the trees, as well. This made for an EPIC photo location, it was so gorgeous.

I am so happy we found Burlap and Beams. Terri is wonderful and an amazing owner of this gorgeous property. The value is excellent and if you are someone who visions a more DIY-style wedding where you can opt for something other than a pre-packaged plan, Burlap and Beams is for you.

I came across Burlap & Beams on Facebook several years ago, even before I met my husband. I immediately fell in love with it, and knew then that someday I'd have a rustic, barn wedding. Over the years I continued to follow Burlap and Beams and the updates that Terri has so carefully and beautifully made. When my husband and I got engaged, Burlap and Beams was at the top of our list and we immediately jumped on it.

From the day we booked Burlap and Beams to the wedding day, Terri was amazing. We live in California and were planning our wedding from a far. Terri was always available to quickly answer any questions we had. As a bride, you can tell that Terri wants your day to be absolutely perfect, and is willing to help in any way she can. We even found two old doors in Terri's shed that she allowed us to add chicken wire to so that we could display pictures of us as kids on the day of the wedding-- an idea I got from Pinterest. They are still there for anyone to use!

When our wedding day finally came, Burlap & Beams literally took my breath away. All of our guests commented on how beautiful and unique the venue was. And can we talk about those hydrangeas! Absolutely Stunning! We cannot recommend Burlap & Beams enough! Thank you Terri!