Stablegate Farm and Vineyard

From the minute you arrive at Upstate New York’s finest farm and vineyard venue, you will be enamored by the historic charm and rustic elegance that defines Stablegate Farm and Vineyard.

Whether you fall in love with the 19th-century Dutch barn, intimate lodge or any of the outdoor spaces with lovely views, your unique event vision will come to life effortlessly at Stablegate Farm and Vineyard.

Stablegate Farm & Vineyard offer just a few of the many indoor event spaces and outdoor event spaces available from Birch Hill. The Birch Hill Estate, just minutes away, provides 70 acres of gorgeous grounds surrounded by natural woodlands, just outside of Albany, New York.

Stablegate Barn

Let the vintage décor and romantic lighting at Stablegate Barn inspire your most desired rustic event ideas. Guests of weddings and corporate retreats alike enjoy an escape from reality in this charming 19th-century Albany barn venue. As horses graze in the pasture and starry skies hang low above the growing vines, guests enjoy a relaxing experience customized to match your unique event theme. When your guests sit back upon wooden cross-back chairs or step up to the custom-built copper penny-topped bar, they will be whisked away to another place and time.

Stablegate Farm offers access to our privately owned vineyard along with 360-degree views of the Catskill Mountains, giving plenty of ways to incorporate the beauty of Upstate NY into your special event. However far you want to take your elegant rustic event vision, let the whimsical charm of Stablegate Barn welcome your guests to an incredible experience capped off by your most important personal touches.

FULL GALLERY
Hallmark Features
  • Original historical building
  • Market bistro lighting
  • Incredible natural vistas
  • Customizable space with room to expand
Amenities
  • Fireworks set-up
  • Choice between round or long tables
  • Choice among premium linens
Capacity
  • 150 seated (indoors)
  • 225 seated (barn+tent combo)
  • 300 standing

Stablegate Lodge

If the redwood cedar vaulted ceilings at Stablegate Lodge don’t capture your imagination, then the fossil stone fireplace certainly will. This intimate setting is perfect for rustic chic and mountain lodge events. From university formals and baby showers to intimate weddings, a vast variety of events come together flawlessly in this versatile space. Its garden patio is ideal for hosting outdoor cocktail hours and late-night fire pits while its sun room that opens up to a large field facilitates all your favorite outdoor activities.

With dimmable lighting and ample event technology, Stablegate Lodge is well equipped for all your creative event ideas. Guests can pose with our horses or snag some magical pond-side pictures in any event atmosphere you can imagine.

FULL GALLERY
Hallmark Features
  • Redwood cedar vaulted ceilings
  • Fossil stone fireplace
  • Natural vistas and wildlife
Amenities
  • Garden patio
  • Sun room
  • Fire pits
  • WiFi
  • Audio jacks
  • Speakers for iPod connections
Capacity
  • 100 seated
  • 200 standing

Tents & Grounds

Wherever your guests find themselves on the 40+ acres of private property that comprise Stablegate Farm and Vineyard, they will enjoy clear, starry skies and unparalleled views. Providing access to vineyards, horse pastures, ponds and wildflower fields, Stablegate Farm and Vineyard is your entry point to 360 degrees of natural beauty.

To make the most of the stellar views, Stablegate Farm uses custom drapery, romantic lighting, paper lanterns, specialty chairs and tables, linens and anything else you can imagine to deck out clear span tents. As your guests enjoy views of the Catskill Mountains or lush wildflower fields, they will be flooded with unforgettable experiences while they walk among the grape vines, pose with our horses or dance in the moonlit grove at Stablegate Farm and Vineyard.

FULL GALLERY
Hallmark Features
  • Natural vistas and wildlife
  • 40+ acres of flexible event space
  • 360-degree natural views
Amenities
  • Customizable set-ups and décor
  • Serene grove
  • Access to vineyards
Capacity
  • 1,000

Ceremonies

If the ivory wrought-iron archway with growing vines and large Northern Catalpa tree in the background are any indication of the beauty that awaits you at Stablegate Farm and Vineyard, then your guests are in for a real treat. Among the meandering grape vines and Edison bulb-lit grove, you will find no shortage of enchanting ceremony spaces.

For a taste of the incredible settings Stablegate Farm and Vineyard offers, imagine a sunset ceremony overlooking the Catskill Mountains or a charming barn wedding with horses nearby. Wherever your imagination takes your ceremony, your guests will soak up the breathtaking views, rustic features and elegantly presented small bites and champagne greeting.

With transportation to and from your ceremony site provided, your guests will be at ease and ready to enjoy every personal touch you put on this incredible ceremony space.

FULL GALLERY
Hallmark Features
  • Incredible natural views
  • Barn venue
  • Edison bulb-lit grove
  • Grape vines
  • Photo ops with horses
  • Overseen by your personal Birch Hill event coordinator
Amenities
  • Easy access to power
  • On-site personalized rentals
  • Serviced by a top Albany catering company
Capacity
  • 500