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Truly Perfect
Fran
We had the most amazing 3-day wedding celebration at the Barn on the Pond. I can't say enough wonderful things about this venue - the decor, the setting, the mountains, the pond, the lovely accents everywhere! IT TRULY WAS PERFECT and all our guests have raved it was the best wedding they have ever been too. I have to thank the people at the Barn on the Pond for their flexibility and willingness to work with me on my vision - we were a great team and we could not be more ecstatic about the result. The memories will last a lifetime and will always make us smile. We are so grateful and can't wait for a reunion weekend at the Barn.
Professional & Helpful
Private User
We got married at Barn on the Pond and everything about the place was perfect. The owner is extremely professional and helpful and also is just a kind and engaging person. There are personal and creative touches everywhere in the barn. From the decor to the architectural design elements, the whole place is just an awesome and relaxing space. We enjoyed the large kitchen, (two sinks/two dishwashers, lots of space) the open plan living room and dining space was perfect for us and our guests. The fire pit in the yard was a major high point too. I highly recommend Barn on the Pond and we will definitely be back!
Magical Moments
Ora
The Barn on the Pond team are the most positive, responsive, thoughtful people I've ever worked with. They have thought of EVERYTHING that could make a moment magical. No detail left behind. The space they offer is so special and gorgeous and perfect and their creativity, thoroughness, and genuine delight in hosting and creating magical moments for people shine through.
Unconventional and Fun
Private User
We absolutely loved our wedding at Barn on the Pond. The venue is funky and beautiful, with all the kitchen gadgets you could ask for and lots of comfortable, well-appointed hang-out spots. Tripp and Van were very responsive and helpful; we felt in good hands the entire time. If you're looking for an unconventional and fun venue, check them out!
Birthday Celebration
dennis
The house and setting were magnificent and Tripp and his people were friendly and flexible in helping us get set up. There were 20 or 30 of us in the house at various times over a long celebratory weekend but it never felt crowded or stressful. We cooked and ate like pigs and danced the night away to the same band that had played at our wedding 15 years ago. Special kudos have to go to Sara, who looked after us so that we didn't have to look after ourselves and busted butt cleaning up. She knows the house inside and out, she kept us out of trouble and we forever cheerful and flexible. The kids loved sleeping in the airstream.
Beautiful Space
Ruth
We just had a beautiful wedding at Barn on the Pond and could not have asked for anything more. From our first meeting with Tripp and during every interaction with Henrietta they were so helpful in helping us find vendors, allowed us to structure things just the way we wanted and were beyond willing to work with our needs in so many ways. The Barn is a beautiful space with room for privacy and yet is intimate at the same time. We will be back to celebrate many special anniversary's here.
Wonderful Venue
Private User
The barn on the pond is a wonderful venue with unique touches. It is the perfect get away for the weekend with multiple sleeping a spaces.
Feeling Was Irreplaceable
Sigita, Tom and Mila Weber
Our wedding on Barn on the Pond was such a success. The lay back, country side, not formal feeling was irreplaceable and made all the guests very relax, stress free and mostly very happy. Barn On the Pond is a highly designed barn that got an extreme makeover renovation few year ago to become an astonishing country side modern castle.
The big lawn served our guests well, we cooked dinner and breakfast to 50 guest on the day before the wedding with no problem. The kitchen can faction as commercial kitchen with no problems at all. Hugh refrigerator, another freezer, 2 dishwashers,etc.
Thank you for being a part and helping create this once in a life time memory,
Fun and Cool
Private User
I cannot say enough about how fun and cool this space is. It was perfect for our 65-person wedding. We stayed for the whole weekend, along with our wedding party, and had our ceremony down by the pond, dinner up on the back patio area and then a dance party inside the barn. You really have to pull together everything (all vendors, rentals, etc.) but for us, it was so worth it. We had a great weekend of just hanging out with friends and then dancing our asses off in the barn on the wedding night.
Tripp and his team are incredibly helpful and responsive, returning emails quickly and coming up with creative solutions to any issue. They were flexible and laid back, exactly what you need when your own stress level is sky high.
Perfect Outdoorsy Style Wedding
Sabrina
Barn on the Pond was the most perfect location for our outdoorsy style wedding. My husband and I knew it was the place we were going to go with from the moment we walked into the Barn. It was exactly what we were looking for, for our small wedding (50 ppl). The grounds, the barn, the amenities that came with the Barn were all perfect and because the ceremony, dinner and reception can all be held on the property and you can then easily crash into bed after a night of partying it was perfect. From the beginning the staff at the Barn - Tripp B and his team had been helpful, responsive and flexible with all of our many questions and concerns...
I can't say enough; the place is awesome and it is taken care of and organized by some really great people. Thank you BOTP for a great wedding weekend.
Guests raved!
Fran
This was the venue for our wedding 2 weeks ago. We spent 4 nights here with our families celebrating and relaxing in this beautiful home. Tripp has done a spectacular job with the design and decor of the house, and the location as gorgeous. I can't say enough about how much all our guests raved about the Barn! A special place, and an amazing experience. My wife Paige and I had our wedding at Barn on the Pond on May 12th, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience.
A special place, and an amazing experience.
Private User
My wife Paige and I had our wedding at Barn on the Pond on May 12th, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience.
This is a truly special place to get married. As the other reviewers have mentioned (and the pictures show), the barn and the surrounding property are stunningly beautiful. The owner, Tripp, is a designer by trade, and it shows in the impeccable decorations and tasteful aesthetic on display throughout the property.
Believe it or not, the place looks even more beautiful in real life than it does in the photos. During the lead-up to our wedding, we visited the barn a number of times to take measurements, make detailed plans, etc… and every time we visited, we were amazed again at the sophistication and charm it exudes. It really is the perfect blend of rustic and modern.
The lawn and the pond are also stunning. Paige and I had our ceremony out on the grass, in front of the pond, surrounded by about 50 of our family and friends. The setting was absolutely perfect - lovely, serene, and even a touch dramatic. The feeling of being out there was something that I won't soon forget.
Tripp is a kind and gracious host, and was extremely helpful throughout the process of planning our wedding. And BOTP's event coordinator, Evelyn Gentile, was also a great resource of information, and very accommodating for all of our needs.
Barn on the Pond will always hold a special place in our hearts. My wife and I have even discussed how we would like to rent the barn and return for one of our wedding anniversaries sometime in the future, to relive the experience of being in this unique place.
I couldn't recommend it more highly!
A very special place.
Ora
My husband and I were very fortunate to get hitched at The Barn on the Pond last summer. After throwing a fundraiser there with the help of Tripp, Evelyn and other members of the Barn's staff the previous summer we completely fell in love with the spot and knew it was the place for our wedding.
The Barn has a GREAT style and is incredibly open and airy yet very comfortable. We (arty filmmakers from Brooklyn) love the look and feel of this spot and it is often referred to as an ideal layout for our future home.
Our wedding was small, simple and affordable but still COMPLETELY beautiful thanks in large part to the location. Our wedding had about 38 guests which was few enough to have our dinner inside so we didn't have to fuss with a tent, but the space is flexible and can accommodate a bigger group either on the upstairs deck or on the huge lawn.
We rented The Barn for the entire week so that we could spend some time relaxing with our family before the other guests arrived. I definitely recommend this as you will want some quality time at this place! (I had the greatest nap of my life on one of their giant couches, I will never forget that nap...) And there's plenty of hangout spots for small groups so it worked great as a central meeting location for our guests.
I could go on about the Airstream trailer and the wildflowers and the Big Ass Fan but you really need to check it out for yourself.
Enjoy!
Perfect Setting
Private User
Barn on the pond was the perfect setting for my daughter's bridal shower. I had the place the day before to decorate and prepare the food(I did all the work myself and hired someone to serve and clean up the day of the shower). My daughter was having her wedding reception in a barn so it was a great beginning to her rustic theme. Even though in my opinion I don't know if I can call it rustic, it's quite beautiful inside.. I set up tables and chairs for 50 people in the main room. There was fresh snow on the ground so the windows that surrounded my guest allowed them to enjoy the beautiful scenery. We had the fireplace going and that was where she sat and opened her gifts. So many of my guest were in awe over Barn on the pond. The kitchen has plenty of space to work. Everything about it was picture perfect!
Corporate Retreat ★★★★★
Cameron/airbnb
We had a wonderful time at the Barn on the Pond. Everyone slept great. The setup for the audio / visual was the best of any Airbnb we've stayed in. So easy to watch movies or play background music. The Internet worked like a charm, even with eight people tugging at it. The whole week was peaceful and relaxing. We got so much work done. We also went out to dinner the very first night at New World Home Cooking and had such a blast. Thanks Tripp for all your help and patience.
Corporate Retreat ★★★★★
Chris/airbnb
Tripp knocked it out of the park. His house and hospitality were great and this was a great spot for our team to host a retreat. I would absolutely return.
Planning HQ For Off Site Wedding ★★★★★
Sue/VRBO
Destination wedding in the Hudson Valley?
How to accommodate a week-long celebration with a gathering of family and friends?
At the Barn on the Pond, of course!
Tripp’s Barn on the Pond was absolutely perfect providing a both rustic elegance and a sense of serenity. He has the Barn adorned with so many special and unique details. Tripp has great taste in decor and we enjoyed his many small details honoring his family and Texan background that were not put away into storage because of guests.
He was able to transform his “Barn” into the perfect home away from home for this bride’s parents and their being able to entertain at any time. We loved the open spaces, the kitchen and the sanctuary the property provided. We constantly fed and entertained our grandchildren, their parents and anyone else looking for food or drink. We had a welcome BBQ and the fire pit was ideal for making s’mores and numerous toasts. There was a birthday party for a 4-year old; had an after-dinner gathering after the rehearsal dinner, and a going-away brunch on Sunday where some 40 folks chilled out leisurely inside and out. The chill time we did have was enjoyed on very comfortable and inviting furniture.
Gathering of Families ★★★★★
Jonathan L./Homeaway
I wanted to organize a trip for 16 adults and 10 children, and was hard-pressed to find a house that accommodate such a large group, in an intimate setting. While the barn does not in fact hold that many, it was wonderful to find out that there are neighboring properties which can be rented in combination with The Barn. So we were able to rent The Barn, in addition to the house next door (beautiful in its own right), and create the intimate weekend I had imagined, with a larger group. It worked like a charm!
On top of this, I was also looking to have catered meals prepared onsite, and The Barn came through with flying colors in this category as well. Jodi Cummings is the house's resident private chef who, you can hire as an option to cook fabulous meals. Being tied to a local, high-quality livestock farm, Jodi was able to source very high-quality meats for our meals, at a very reasonable price. Her cooking was perfect for the setting: wholesome, fresh ingredients, restaurant quality, and then some. Jodi impressed me as the kind of chef who could cater to almost any taste. And with her assistant present for our dinners, cleanup was taken care of.
The barn itself was as beautiful, and more so, than the photos suggest. The owners clearly have excellent taste, and put a lot of energy into a decor that is perfect for the upstate setting. If design is important to you, The Barn will not disappoint.
Our group also took advantage of the airstream on the property, and it was surprisingly comfortable, even in the cold weather. Friends of ours stayed in the camper with their 3 year-old son, and were really happy with their experience.
Our group took full advantage of the sweeping front lawn, the fire pit, the *huge* circular hammock, and we really just had a perfect weekend.
I've rented *many* places upstate, and The Barn is now at the top of my list. Enjoy!
Family Reunion ★★★★★
Chris/airbnb
Tripp knocked it out of the park. His house and hospitality were great and this was a great spot for our team to host a retreat. I would absolutely return.
Corporate Retreat ★★★★★
Maarcia B./VRBO
I sought a rustic and elegant location to stay and host a family gathering. Barn on the Pond exceeded our expectations in every way. The entire process of booking, getting all our questions answered regarding amenities, made it easy for us to choose this place.
We arrived early on Friday to prepare and as each guest arrived, we quietly waited for their exclamations of pleasure at the beautiful and comfortable layout of the space. A lot of thought was put into creating a space that was a both an elegant, relaxing retreat and a superb place to entertain a large group of 16 for dinner on Saturday. The kitchen.....oh my, the kitchen with all the amenities!!! It was my favorite place, a dream kitchen where preparing meals while interacting with others was such a pleasure. Our Chef/Caterer also appreciated the space and had no problem getting the job done, with ease and on time.
Despite every bed in the house being taken, we never felt that we were crowding each other. I was part of the overflow of guests that slept outside in the airstream which was a surprisingly comfortable experience. There were numerous intimate spaces, both inside and out, if anyone needed quiet time away from the others.
So thank you Tripp, for providing a wonderful space where we created an unforgettable occasion for love, laughter and togetherness.