LOVE NOTES
Here are testimonials from some of our real wedding couples! You can find more testimonials from other event clients, guests, and vendors HERE. Thank you to all of our amazing couples and everyone else who has shared their experience and feedback with us! We appreciate you so much!
The Preston Barn was the perfect venue to bring our dream wedding to life! Everything about it was just amazing and exceeded my expectations. The elegant, rustic style of the barn was gorgeous and we loved dancing the night away underneath the twinkle lights. The food was absolutely delicious and is something that our guests raved about! We were able to have a bon fire with smores and a sparkler exit at night which were beautiful touches that the venue helped us execute. After our wedding ended, the fun didn't stop! We had so much fun with our bridal party for an afterparty in the Tavern. We loved staying at the beautiful Inn and Carriage house with our family and bridal party and enjoyed having breakfast on property with them the next morning. Helene, the wedding coordinator, does an amazing job. She made us feel so supported throughout the entire planning process and frequently checked in with us to see how things were going. Day of our wedding when we had a few hiccups (rain and buses not arriving), Helene was there to quickly and efficiently smooth things over without missing a beat. She made sure our wedding day ran seamlessly and that we did not have to worry about anything. Additionally, we were originally supposed to get married in the Spring of 2020 when COVID hit. Although having our wedding postponed at that time was a harsh reality, Helene and the staff at The Preston Barn handled this situation with grace, supported us, and worked with us to ensure that everything still turned out perfectly in the end. We truly appreciated how kind they were to us during such uncertain times. The Preston Barn and the beautiful wedding memories it gave us will forever hold a special place in our hearts. From start to finish, our wedding weekend was more than we could have dreamed of. Almost a year later, we continue to get countless complements on our wedding! My husband and I plan to go back to celebrate our first wedding anniversary there this year and hope to make this a tradition for many years to come!
-Jenny & matthew
The Preston Barn was truly the best decision that my husband and I made when planning our wedding. The Preston Barn was the only venue we ended up seeing in person because from the moment we stepped inside we knew it was the one. Helene was so helpful and professional from the very first meeting. She suggested incredible vendors and had an experienced answer/suggestion for everything. We got married in December and the barn was decorated so beautifully (we probably received 10 Christmas cards from guests who took their picture at the wedding because the tree was so beautiful!). The food is exceptional and we received so many comments from guests saying it was the best wedding meal they have ever had. Every aspect of the wedding ran so smoothly and we were able to really enjoy being with our guests. I would HIGHLY suggest paying the Preston Barn a visit if you are looking for a wedding venue, I am sure they will blow you away!
-Abigail & Greg
Helene and her team at The Preston Barn were amazing. The day (and the whole wedding weekend) went so smoothly. They know exactly what they are doing and how to make the experience enjoyable for everyone. They go above and beyond there. After a hurricane came and it poured on our rehearsal dinner, we made the decision to have the ceremony in the tent. Day of, the sky cleared and it was beautiful. Her team took down the tent walls and set up cocktail hour outside. It was exactly what we wanted! We had so many compliments on the food and drinks. We chose a buffet and we are so glad we did. Breakfast at the inn was also delicious and the accommodations were fantastic. Highly recommend this venue!!
-Kristen & Dean
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for an absolutely extraordinary experience! We cannot thank Helene and the entire team at Preston Barn enough for everything they did to make our special day so magical! First, you cannot ask for a more beautiful venue and setting for a wedding! The Preston Barn does an incredible job of blending together the stunning beauty of its natural setting with the rustic feel of a barn venue all while delivering pure elegance and class from start to finish. In addition, as a same sex couple, my husband and I were beyond thrilled to not only be treated with respect but to also feel fully embraced, included, and supported throughout the entire process. Helene is a phenomenal event and venue coordinator and took special care, time, and attention to make sure that we fully understood all the options that the Preston Barn had to offer and worked with us to craft the perfect wedding weekend! The entire planning process, site visits, tastings, and final details were all part of what became a truly meaningful and pleasurable experience. There truly are no words for how incredible the experience was, from the exquisite accommodations as the Old Drovers Inn, Carriage House, Preston House, and Mountain Cabin, to the staff support as we completed final wedding preparations and rehearsals, the absolutely delicious rehearsal dinner handsomely setup in the Federal Dining Room, the amazing opportunity to meet and greet arriving guests at the firepit, the seamless execution of the ceremony and reception, the extremely fun VIP after party in the Tap Room, and the wonderful farewell brunch the day after! What was most important to us as we planned our wedding, was to be able to bring together our beloved family and friends so that we could provide them with a delightful experience while having true quality time together celebrating the beginning of our married journey together, and the Preston Barn more than delivered on that dream! At the end of it all, both of us and our guests were beyond pleased, and the Preston Barn and team will always hold a very special place in our hearts! Looking forward to going back to visit again soon!
-Andrew & everett
Wow, what a great decision it was to go with Old Drovers. The venue looked fantastic. Helene, Donna and the whole staff was great to work with. They were so kind and provided excellent service throughout. The food was amazing. The drinks. The Bartenders & Servers. The overnight accommodations. The Innkeeper. The grounds. Just great. So many guests raved about it too and they were so happy with everything. We all were so impressed.
- Katie & Andrew
My husband and I got Married at the Preston Barn on April 30th, 2022 and, let me tell you, it was everything we dreamed of and more. From the rustic/elegant vibes right down to the food, everything was literally amazing. We met with the event coordinator, Helene, about a year and a half before our wedding day and since that first meeting with her she was more than accommodating to every question and every need we had. We had our ceremony outside on the most perfect day. Followed by cocktail hour on the patio and then our reception in the barn and it was all so beautiful. THE FOOD! we still have people that came to our wedding tell us how great the food was and how amazing the wait staff was. We have actually brought our family out to the restaurant a few times before and after our wedding because the food is just THAT good. We also stayed in the Old Drovers in the night before and the night of our wedding and it was perfect. We all got ready there the morning of which made the start of the day so easy. We also rented 2 of the other houses that they have available so that we could have family and friends stay the night of the wedding if they wanted to. Its an all in one package and I would chose them all over again if i had to. My husband and I plan to go back to the restaurant to celebrated out anniversary each year!
-Stephanie & Chris
Fantastic team + beautiful venue = best day ever!
I truly can't put into words how amazing Helene and her team were on our wedding day, and throughout our whole wedding journey! The venue is ever more beautiful than the pictures. The food is fantastic (personal favorites are the meat and cheese board, apricot tarts, short ribs, mac and cheese bites) but that is just the beginning! The team at The Preston Barn, especially Helene, is TOP NOTCH! They were the perfect balance of completely professional, handling our whole wedding weekend with ease and flexibility, and also incredibly thoughtful and personalized. They handled EVERYTHING, which allowed us to be completely in the moment on our day! It was magical!
I also just want to take a moment to mention Helene specifically. She is a POWERHOUSE! From start to finish, she was an invaluable member of our wedding team. She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind and organized. She helped us through the whole process!
Booking The Preston Barn for our wedding day was the BEST decision we could have made. It was the most MAGICAL WEEKEND! I could not recommend it more!
-ellen & Josh
"The Preston Barn was absolutely beautiful and Helene did an excellent job making sure everything was ready and beautiful for our wedding. We got married in October 2022 and the fall foliage was stunning."
-Rebecca & Reed
Preston Barn is an incredible wedding venue! I don’t know where to start, but we were married there on New Year’s Eve, and everything was beyond our wildest expectations. We held a 50 person, indoor wedding and had everything in the barn- the ceremony, reception, dinner, dancing, you name it- and the barn was able to hold everything beautifully, and the space felt so special and different for each part of the day. Every step of the process was seamless, and was aided by their incredible in house planner, Helene. She is very attentive, calm and creative, and always makes you feel supported throughout the process. We also hired a wedding planner to help with planning on our end, and they worked together amazingly and helped pull together the best day ever.
The venue also has everything you need- beautiful tables, chairs, tableware, etc., which takes a ton of stress off, and also helps you create the day you want without having to bring in lots of outside odds and ends (and helps with budget!). The food was also amazing, and our guests are still talking about everything, including the passed appetizers! In additional to loving the barn, we also were excited to choose the venue because of the Drover’s Inn- not only because of the beautiful building (and countless photo opps inside and outside), but also it was amazing to have 20+ guests essentially on site with us in the Inn and the other building on site- the rooms are charming and very comfortable, and I’m still dreaming about the breakfast they served in the mornings. We also fell in love with the venue knowing that we could host the rehearsal at the restaurant at the Drover’s Inn, and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious, and the venue was intimate, cozy, and beautiful. And the excellent service continued even after the wedding- the day after the event, Helene was there to make sure the cleanup went smoothly and helped donate items that we no longer needed to a local woman’s shelter. And to say nothing of the amazing drinks and attentive service of Randy and his staff! It was a magical weekend and they made us feel like family, and we can’t wait to go back and celebrate each year for our anniversary! My advice would be to get married at the Preston Barn (no question!), and a few weeks before the big day, when you are in the height of the wedding planning stress, go have dinner at the Inn, enjoy the beauty of the venue, chat with the amazing staff, have an A+ drink from Randy, and remember that they have everything taken care of!
-katie & nikos
My husband and I recently got married and the Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn on 12/18/21 and all I can say is WOW! We had to reschedule our wedding from May 2020 and I stumbled upon this venue in my searches and I am so glad I did. I knew when I visited the grounds it was the perfect place to host our event, and it truly was. The venue and inn are just so stunning. I loved the feel when you walked into the inn, like you stepped into your whimsical and cozy cottage with all its charm and warmth. It was so nice to have the amazing accommodations right on site for all of our close family for the weekend. Another plus (among many) was access to the barn for the entire weekend. We used the Barn for our rehearsal dinner and our wedding reception, and it is a weekend I will never forget. The food - it was amazing. All the apps (which I got to try because they put a whole plate aside for the Bride and Groom) were amazing, and the entrees were so delicious. The space - again, just so stunning. There were so many lovely decorations already available for us to use which was so nice! Donna and Helene went above and beyond with helping me decorate the barn and bring my winter wedding vision to life. Helene was there through every step of the planning process, answering and questions we had and was so helpful and attentive to me and my guests! Donna was so nice and helpful making sure I was happy and had everything I needed throughout the weekend! You can really tell the staff enjoys what they do! My guests could not stop gushing over the wedding and it will be talked about for many years to come! We also had our after party at the Tap room - I loved the look of it from when I first visited, and it was a major point for my husband! I am so thankful to everyone at the Preston Barn for our special day!!!
-Alexa & Nick
"My husband and I got married at The Preston Barn on 10/2/21 and it was hands down the best decision we made! The whole weekend was better than I imagined it could be. It felt like a fairytale. The staff was extremely nice and efficient. Helene was our coordinator and she was amazing! She made sure our day ran smoothly from start to finish and she thought of every little detail. Not only is the barn absolutely stunning, the Inn and Carriage House are so beautiful and perfect to get ready in with your whole bridal party. It really made our wedding feel like a big celebration. I cannot recommend The Preston Barn enough!!"
-Marissa & Joe
The Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn is an amazing place for a Wedding. Helene was our contact there, she was great to work with and very quick to respond. There were plenty of photo opportunities with a lot of different backgrounds and the food was fantastic! All said, my husband and I were very happy with this venue and we recommend it to all of our engaged friends.
-Lauren & Tim
“Love at fist sight is how we would describe the Preston Barn! Since the moment we stepped in at this venue we were captivated by its rustic charm yet elegant and modern look. Its beautiful grounds are well maintained, offer spotless and quaint accommodations. The owner has done a fantastic job of updating without ruining the essence of the property. However, the real selling point was when we got a chance to speak to Helene, the Venue’s Wedding Coordinator. After our first visit, we knew this was the place for our Hudson Valley wedding. We were married at the Preston barn on November 13th 2021 and could not have asked for a more amazing weekend. Helene was absolutely wonderful to work with and orchestrated our wedding vision without any hesitation. Our wedding ceremony was planned to be outdoors, however the extreme rain stopped us from it. We started to freak out but Helene stepped in and ensured we had the most beautiful and intimate indoors ceremony. She is always two steps ahead! The cocktail hour, the food and desserts were absolutely delicious and all the Preston Barn’s professional staff provided an incredible service. Our guests were extremely impressed - pretty much everyone asked us how we came across this gem of a venue! The Preston Barn has it all to host the most beautiful wedding and we are so happy we found this special place. Our whole wedding weekend was truly unforgettable and it could have not been possible without Helene and all of the Preston Barn staff! Look no further!!”
My husband and I had our dream wedding at the Preston Barn in May 2021. The moment we walked through the property we knew it was a special place. The grounds are just so beautiful in ALL seasons. And we originally wanted a Fall wedding because of the Hudson Valley foliage but our new date in May was just as gorgeous with the spring blooms and greenery! The Barn has just enough rustic charm with a modern edge. The Edison lights really set a soft romantic vibe. You definitely don't need tons of decorations here because it's just beautiful. It is spacious but also intimate at the same time. And the FOOD. WOW. Our guests could not stop raving about the food. The appetizers and the entrees were delicious. The Old Drovers Inn, located just steps away from the Barn, is a magical place on its own - so much character! The rooms were spacious and each had their own bathrooms. The library and common rooms were so whimsical. It was so much fun to stay at the Inn with my bridal party. If we had more guests at our wedding we would have rented the other accommodations because they are conveniently located near the venue and are also so charming! The real star was Helene, our wedding coordinator. Through the whole process she was professional, responsive and creative. She listened to our requests/concerns, gave great advice, and genuinely cared about making our wedding weekend memorable. Planning a wedding during the Covid pandemic was very stressful but Helene went above and beyond to help us through it. Thank you so so much Helene! I highly recommend the Preston Barn for your dream wedding! It would be so lovely to come back and stay at the Inn for anniversaries and have dinner at their restaurant.
-Melissa and Thanh
If you are looking for a magical wedding and best weekend of your life, look no further! The Preston Barn was the first and only venue we visited when looking for the perfect place to get married. As soon as we arrived we knew the Preston Barn was it! Our wedding could not have been more perfect. From the incredible staff, to the delicious food, to the most charming and romantic ambience, we wouldn’t change one thing. Helene is absolutely amazing! She answered every question we had, ensured no detail was missed, and truly made the day seamless! Our guests have not stopped raving about their stay, the food, and everything in between! Thank you to the Preston Barn and all of their amazing staff for bringing our dream wedding to life!
-Jaclyn and Mike
There are so many wonderful things to say about The Preston Barn. This was the first out of two venues we looked at and it set the standards high. Nothing compared to the beauty, warmth and uniqueness we saw and felt while visiting for the first time. It was my husband and I rolled into a venue, rustic elegance! The barn is breathtaking, with lights above your head, you truly feel like you’re living in a rustic dream. Exposed wood everywhere and a top-notch bar. The food was amazing, everything we have ever had there has been the best. What I also loved about this venue was the option to make it a weekend getaway. We live local but we wanted the weekend experience where we could be right where we need to be with our family and friends all weekend. Now, let’s talk about Helene, the moment we met her we could sense her calm personality, her willingness to work with you in every way and her true genuine love for what she does. Leading up to the wedding she was always available by email or phone for any question or idea I had. She was so helpful. Day of the wedding, I couldn’t imagine without her, when we weren’t sure where the ceremony would take place due to weather shifting, she calmly let us talk it out, let us move things around and made up a plan. She was always there when you needed her, she was organized and was such a comfort, almost as if she was part of the family. The staff was also wonderful and attentive, our guests and ourselves were so impressed and appreciative. Long story short, if you are looking for that weekend getaway, rustic, unique, beautiful barn wedding with vast greenery all around, The Preston Barn is your wedding spot! We highly recommend this venue and the wonderful Helene and Preston Barn/Old Drovers Inn staff. Truly a wonderful, magical experience.
-Katie & ken
“My husband and I got married in April 2021 in a private ceremony and had our reception in September 2021 at the Preston Barn. The barn was a perfect place for our reception and provided a fun and open atmosphere for our unique Sunday mid day event. The option to have the barn doors open really brought the vibe we were going for and provided a cross over indoor/outdoor reception! The staff were a great help the day of and Helene was there every step in planning and until the event was over that day. We had no troubles doing a more unconventional style reception starting at noon, the food was great and was perfect for the time of day. Our stay at the Inn was also nothing short of spectacular, the inn keepers were attentive and were available for anything we needed. The breakfast served after staying the night at the Inn was also delicious and a great way to start the day.”
After visiting many wedding venues, we fell in love with The Preston Barn upon arrival. The barn itself is breathtaking with it's rustic charm and modern finishes. Somehow, it managed to be grand, yet cozy. The grounds were immaculate with so many options for the ceremony and cocktail hour. The tent on-site was also a big selling point for us - and we actually ended up using it when thunderstorms rolled through the area. The lodging offerings were another bonus - Old Drovers Inn, The Carriage House and The Preston House had the perfect setups for our wedding party. The convenience of arriving Friday for our rehearsal and staying put throughout the weekend was a logistical dream. It felt like a getaway with all of our closest loved ones. Nothing would have been possible without Helene. At our first appointment, she greeted us with a warm smile (and a folder of important information, of course). When we decided to postpone our wedding during COVID, Helene could not have been easier to work with during such a stressful time. We were grateful for her compassion and flexibility. Helene is best-in-class - professional, easygoing, communicative, understanding and caring. She went above and beyond to reassure us in our decisions and make sure all of our visions became a reality. We always felt like we were in the best of care with Helene; she made time for our endless questions, and was always thoughtful in providing solutions. From start to finish, she was a lifeline to us and felt like family. We loved Helene so much that it was legitimately saddening to say goodbye. We could not recommend The Preston Barn more - it's truly a gem venue and any couple that chooses it for their special day should feel very lucky. The food is outstanding (and seasonally curated by the ever-talented Chef Everett), the tucked away location is private and romantic and the staff could not be more accommodating. We got everything we wanted and more. The Preston Barn served as the backdrop to the happiest weekend of our lives - it will always have a special place in our hearts. Thank you for all of the memories!
-Lindsey and Chris
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We had the most amazing wedding day! Helene was the best person to work with … She made my vision happen and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. The staff is so friendly and attentive to everyone and the food is amazing. The venue itself is just absolutely beautiful.
-michele & brian
Honestly cannot thank the entire staff enough! Through postponing a year, to downsizing due to COVID Helene and her team made everything flawless, and everything we’d ever wanted. Service, fantastic- having everything in one spot as well as immediate family to get ready and celebrate the morning after with complimentary breakfast (which was AMAZING). We couldn’t have asked for more - although most we didn’t even have to! Thank you.
-karen & topher
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“Helene was professional, experienced, and easy to work with. We appreciated how flexible she was and helped make our special day our own. She was communicative and responsive to all of our questions that we had leading up to our wedding day. We couldn’t have been happier with how our wedding turned out. Would recommend to all!!”
“Lovely venue and professional staff! We loved having rooms for the bridal party on the grounds. It made for a fun wedding weekend! Highly recommend!”
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We are beyond grateful that our planner recommended the Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn for our October 2020 micro-wedding. With so many uncertainties at the time, the staff and wedding coordinator Helene helped make this re-worked wedding a dream! They were flexible, responsive, and so accommodating throughout the whole process. Having accommodations available on-site was a priority for us, so we could just relax while getting ready. The inn keeper made sure we felt comfortable and had anything we needed to enjoy the weekend. Preston Barn is surrounded by plenty of beautiful backdrops for photos, and there is even more in the area for photo ops. Preston Barn was the perfect setting for the natural feel we hoped for on our day. All of our guests remember the the mood setting lighting in the barn and delicious food. When picking out our menu, we were delighted with the number of choices! Everything sounded amazing, and it was. Thank you Preston Barn for such a wonderful experience!!
-Catherine & Keith
Our wedding day and weekend at Old Drovers Inn was even better than what we had expected! Helene and the team went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best wedding day! We have received countless complements regarding the food and venue and would do it all over again!! The location was the perfect setting for a cozy winter wedding. We would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a picture perfect historic “New England“ experience!
-MARISSA & JAKE
“I can’t say enough about our experience planning our wedding at The Preston Barn. The Venue Coordinator, Helene Rosenkranz, went above and beyond to make our day fantastic and to help mitigate a lot of the stress of planning our event. We booked the wedding in March of 2021 and by July 2021 I felt confident we had actually (surprisingly!) pulled off planning a wedding with 100+ guests in just four months. Our day went absolutely seamlessly. The reception venue at the barn was GORGEOUS and the outdoor ceremony was all we could’ve asked for and more. Our guests are still talking about how delicious the food was too! Thank you, thank you Helene! We would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone.”
We don’t even know where to start. Old Drovers Inn is the most magical place and we are beyond happy we got to celebrate our big day here. From day one, everyone was very responsive and made us feel like we’re the priority. If there were any issues, they took care of them. Big shout out to Helene and Randy, these two just made everything better and we can’t say enough of good things about them. If you’re thinking of booking this place for your special day, don’t hesitate and just do it. You’ll get married at a beautiful place and have your stomachs filled with AMAZING food and I’m sure your guests will be amazed and well taken care of. We can’t stop talking about this past weekend , beyond perfect.
-Tereza & Jon
Preston Barn provided the perfect atmosphere for our wedding. Somehow rustic, yet modern, yet romantic - it had it all! Our favorite part of the wedding weekend was having our bridal party stay on property with us at the Old Drovers Inn and in the newly built (and beautiful!) Carriage House. It added such a fun element to have that special time with some of the most important people in our lives both before and after the reception.
-Kate & Joe
“Thank you to the entire Preston Barn team on helping to make our wedding day the best day of our lives! We knew from the moment we toured the barn that it was exactly the setting we wanted to celebrate the start of this new chapter of our lives. Everything about our day was better than we could have even imagined, and a massive part of that is thanks to your hard work! Every single detail was considered in regards to the venue and our guests’ accommodations. The Barn looked gorgeous and our guests who stayed onsite were so complimentary of their rooms and the overall charm of the spaces. The attention to detail was also apparent with each member of the event staff, who were there every step of the way, anticipating the next stage of our event (even down to umbrellas being run out to us at the exact moment raindrops began to fall during our Friday rehearsal!). Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The timing and flow of the day were seamless, allowing us to be in the moment and just focus on enjoying the day! We will be forever grateful for that! We were 100% confident in you working with our day-of coordinator and other vendors to ensure everyone knew what to do when. The food was absolutely delicious! Everything we ate- from breakfast in the Inn in the morning, to rehearsal dinner, to cocktail hour, to dinner during the wedding- it was all fresh, seasonal, and perfect!! Overall, we cannot say enough good things about our experience working with you!! It was just the greatest day, and countless guests commented on how amazing the venue and experience was!!”
From the moment my wife, Arlene, and I started to see the Preston Barn peeking through the tall and thin trees, we knew right away, that was the venue where we would have our Wedding. As we pulled up the road, just passed The Old Drovers Inn, there was the Preston; nestled into the forest, but standing out as a unique beauty. We were given a tour of the barn by Lauren, and from the aged wooden walls to the centered over-hang, which was my wife’s favorite detail, the dream of our Wedding was starting to become a reality. It wasn’t too difficult at that point to make our decision, and a few days after the tour we decided to book the Preston Barn.This was a year and a half prior to our wedding, which was on 9.21.2019, so we had a lot of time to plan all the details out perfectly. And perfect it truly was! On the day of our wedding, when we arrived at the Preston Barn, all the long farm tables were neatly set, the round iron chandeliers were delicately decorated with greenery and other hanging flowers, and the over-hang had an abundance of colorful flowers that perfectly tied the entire venue together. And my wife really loved it!All the staff from the Preston was superb in their own way. The food was absolutely incredible. From the hors d’oeuvres to the main course, our guests could not have been more satisfied with the taste and quality of the food. And our guests, which mainly consisted of close family members, could not stop raving about how much they loved the Preston Barn. For a lot of them, this venue was fresh and full-of-life, and Arlene and I are sure they won’t soon forget it! Helene was extremely crucial in helping my wife and I finalize the details for the day, and she was an important line of communication for any questions we had.
We would like to thank all the staff from The Preston and Old Drovers Inn for helping us create a sensational wedding. We highly recommend The Preston Barn to any couples looking for a rustic but elegant venue.
-arlene & tony
My husband and I married here on August 17th, 2019. Old Drovers/The Preston Barn conveniently sat dead center between the houses my husband and I grew up in. As Dover/Wingdale natives we watched the venue go from an abandoned but beautiful building to a gorgeous wedding venue. The team at OD/PB are amazing (Helene, Randy, and Lauren especially)! They truly dedicate every moment of the day to ensuring your happiness. I honestly cannot think of a single thing that didn’t go exactly the way I wanted. Helene is not only a family friend, but is an AMAZING staff member who will make you feel special during the entire process. The drinks were fantastic, and everyone raved about the food! I suggest splurging on a signature drink or two, (especially the blackberry mojito!!!!) because they are all fantastic. If you are on the fence, take a weekend to stay at the Inn, tour the grounds, and have dinner. You’ll fall in love with it’s rustic, vintage charm. Thank you so much Jim, Randy, Lauren, and Helene! Love, Daniel & Nicole.
-Nicole & Daniel
“I cannot say enough about Helene and everyone at the Preston Barn. We were so lucky to have been married there. The day was absolutely perfect from start to finish. We stayed at the inn and carriage house all weekend (so so nice and convenient), and we used the tap room for our rehearsal dinner. Everything about this venue is stunning, from the hotel rooms to the food, to the whole vibe. Our wedding day was beyond perfect…Helene was so easy to work with and soooo helpful. Our outdoor ceremony was beautiful and flawless, and the barn…..OMG. All of my guests could not believe how gorgeous the barn is. I want to do the whole weekend all over again. Thank you so much Helene!!!!!!
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The best decision of our lives was choosing to marry one another. The second best was choosing to get married at The Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn. From the second we toured the property, we knew it would be a stunning location for both our ceremony and reception. We continued to fall in love with this venue as we toured the charming, spotless lodging accommodations. We knew we would love the beauty of the venue. We could have never expected just how perfectly The Preston Barn staff, Helene, in particular, would execute our vision. Our venue coordinator, Helene, was the most helpful resource from start to finish. She worked with us every step of the way to ensure our planning went smoothly. She worked directly with our vendors as well, communicating important details and double checking everything for us! We already knew we loved her as the wedding weekend approached but her efforts and attention to detail throughout our wedding weekend completely blew us away. She was there for every moment, attending to anything we requested and even going out of her way to provide last minute décor details. She treated our families like family. We can truly say we could not have done it without her. And she did all this with a calm and confident demeanor. What a gift she is! Lauren was also a wonderful resource for all our questions and facilitated our planning with excitement and professionalism! We are also extremely grateful for Randy, the bartender, who worked with our father to accommodate special bar requests. Lastly, Erin, the innkeeper, worked diligently to service all our guests throughout the weekend. Our friends and family continue to say the weekend was one of their favorite vacations to date! The Preston Barn and Inn is unparalleled in all areas. The grounds are meticulously cared for, the food is local, fresh and gourmet (both at the reception and at the amazing breakfasts provided!) and the service is top notch. Our guests have never experienced anything like it and the accolades continue to pour in. We continue to hear our wedding described as whimsical and magical and we must agree it truly felt like a dream. Thank you for making our dreams come true! We will always have a special place in our hearts for The Preston Barn.
-Laura & George
The Preston Barn was the very first wedding venue we looked at and we literally fell in love at first sight. It is one of the most unique and beautiful wedding venues in the Hudson Valley. The barn is equipped with everything you could want or need for a wedding and the food is amazing! My husband and I wanted a rustic venue for our October wedding and The Preston Barn was the perfect fit. The entire staff at the Old Drovers Inn and The Preston Barn were wonderful to work with and made our entire wedding weekend one we will long cherish. The inn itself is rich in history and the Carriage House is absolutely beautiful. Our family and bridal party had the pleasure of staying on site for the weekend and it couldn't have been more wonderful. The wait staff provided our guests with top notch service throughout the entire weekend, including at our rehearsal dinner and the brunch the morning of our wedding and the morning after. Our wedding guests raved about the food and drinks served during cocktail hour and during the reception. Stephanie and Randy are awesome! Stephanie was a tremendous resource throughout the planning process and Randy was a huge help with many last minute details that we needed ironed out. We can’t thank them enough as well as the entire staff at The Preston Barn for everything that was done for us to make our wedding perfect in every way. It is a moment in our lives that we wish we could relive over and over again. THANK YOU!
-julia & sean
Our wedding at the Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn was nothing short of amazing! From the day we stepped onto the grounds we knew this was the atmosphere we wanted for our wedding. The barn is newly-built and gorgeous on the inside and out. The barn is surrounded by lush, green grounds and the clearing near the woods was the perfect spot for our ceremony. Stephanie and her crew truly helped make our wedding so special and they were so accommodating and responsive throughout the entire planning process. The food was also absolutely incredible at the rehearsal dinner/cocktail hour/reception. We did a family style menu at the reception and received so many positive compliments from our guests. We also rented the inn and carriage house across the street and it was such a fun weekend for our family and wedding party. Both houses have so much character and the service was great. We’ve gotten so many compliments from our guests on the overall atmosphere and we can’t thank Stephanie and everyone at the Old Drover’s Inn for making our wedding so special!!!
-alisa & logan
“We are very thankful to the Preston Barn staff for making our special day extra special! The Preston Barn is not only a place that captivated us by its unparalleled beauty, but also because of its amazing food and incredible service. Helene and the staff were there for us to make our day go very smoothly and even though we had a small wedding ceremony their attention to detail, the décor, the food, the drinks, the service, can’t compare to any other weddings I have ever attended. We are forever grateful to the Preston Barn staff for giving us one the most memorable experiences in our lives and we highly recommend this place for anyone that wants to create incredible everlasting memories!”
On July 7, 2018 I married my best friend at the most magical place, The Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn! It was everything we could have dreamed of and more. Between the staff, views, and food, everything was beyond perfect. The staff was so detailed and listened to our every want and need. Stephanie was such a pleasure to have worked with through the entire process. She was on top of every detail leading up to the day of the event keeping us in order and on track of things, which was a HUGE help considering things get hectic days before. She is an incredible Coordinator! Helene was there for our special day, and she nailed it. She made sure our needs were taken care of and made sure we got to eat and that every detail went smoothly for us. OH, and the food! The food here is heavenly. We had a buffet of different foods. They even accommodated for our guests who were Gluten Free, how incredible! Not a single complaint from our guests, and the views were photo perfect! We were lucky enough to have a nice cool day in the 70's with low humidity, and it made for beautiful views. I can't express enough how incredible The Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn are! I would choose them every time. Thank you to everyone who made our day so magical!
-KATLYND & TYLER
From the day we first stepped on the grounds of the Preston Barn, we were blown away by the facilities and the options it presented us to create our perfect day. The facility was spacious and wonderfully connected to the outdoors for a truly beautiful, natural vibe. Stephanie and the rest of the staff members were extremely gracious and helpful at addressing our questions and needs. You will not find better food at any other wedding venue. Our guests could not stop talking about the venue and its natural beauty. You will not be disappointed having your wedding or event at the Preston Barn! Thank you for helping us create such a special day!
-LAUREN & KRIS
From the day we walked onto the grounds of the Old Drovers Inn my husband and I were treated by Stephanie, Erin and Everett like we were family. Stephanie was engaged, detailed and thorough with her responses and information she relayed to us throughout the process. The food has been raved about for MONTHS since our wedding day and me and my husband could not be happier. For us, specifically my husband, the Preston Barn and Old Drovers are a part of his history. Almost 30 years ago my husband’s parents purchased a piece of property in Dover Plains across from a Historic Bed and Breakfast built in the 18th Century. For years they would watch Owners change hands until the building fell into disrepair. Recently it landed in the capable hands of Jim and his talented team. Since being in Jim’s hands, the grounds transformed before my new family’s eyes. The old building was brought back to life very quickly and the Preston Barn was built to be the beautiful celebration space it is today...
We give the Preston Barn, Old Drovers Inn, Stephanie, Erin, Everett, Jim and the rest of his staff a 10/10, 5 stars, and 2 thumbs up. The love my new family has for the Old Drovers was shown back to us 10 fold!
-HANNAH & WILL
Both Old Drovers Inn & the adjacent Preston Barn are beautiful locations for spending a wedding weekend. The management and catering staff were easy to work with & very accommodating as we were moving through the planning process. The newly built barn is gorgeous, inside and out - we had a lot of compliments from guests about the venue. Right across from the buildings is a lush, green space perfect for the woodsy feel I was going for as well. Food and drinks were incredible: the rehearsal dinner, reception and day-after brunch. Also got many compliments on this aspect by both our wedding party and guests, great job guys!! Still dreaming about an amazing day they helped put together for us! :)
-Nicole & Matt
We had the first of all weddings at the Preston Barn on May 20th, 2017 and were blown away by the overall experience. The venue itself was exactly what we were looking for in terms of food, atmosphere, scenery and overall experience. Jim, Everett and the rest of the staff were nothing but helpful while planning and organizing our wedding-we couldn’t praise them enough. As a wedding venue we couldn’t fault anything. The food was out of this world and all our guests complimented on the quality of food. There were many options to choose from and the buffet presentation was beautiful. We had full use of Old Drovers Inn, once the main venue wound down so we were able to keep the party going! The room we stayed in was great and our guests loved being able to relax in front of the fire pit enjoying a few more drinks. The venue played a huge part in the success of our weekend and the amount of our guests who are still talking about your venue is a testament to that. Thanks again to everyone at the Preston Barn!
-Ashley & Kirby
The Preston Barn and Old Drovers Inn provided us with everything we hoped for and more for our wedding! It is not only a breathtaking venue, but the entire staff was a dream to work with! Planning a wedding during the pandemic was a stressful experience, but from the start Helene (the event coordinator) made the process as smooth and enjoyable as possible! She is truly a gem! She is very responsive, approachable, caring, thoughtful and knowledgeable! She helped us coordinate our entire wedding weekend and utilize the venue space to meet our "micro" wedding goals in just about 6 weeks! Every aspect of our wedding weekend was organized perfectly and when a tropical storm threatened to drench our day Helene and Donna worked quickly with us to change the plan so that our day would still be beautiful. Our wedding was on a Sunday with about 30 guests. On Saturday we had access to the venue to set up and make sure the rain plan was in place. This was so convenient and mitigated any last minute stress. That night we enjoyed a delicious dinner with our wedding party and parents in the Tap Room. Then, we retired to our more than comfortable rooms in the inn where we spent the rest of the weekend. The inn is not only charming but the innkeepers (Erin and Everett) are a pleasure to stay with and the complimentary breakfast was outrageously phenomenal! It was a beautiful experience to enjoy a delicious meal with my bridal party and then get ready all together! Then, we were able to relax there again after the festivities of our wedding day. Not having to travel all weekend was an absolute dream and the accommodations could not have been more inviting, clean and comfortable! The day of our wedding Helene was with us every step of the way! When our photographer cancelled on us three hours before our ceremony due to the weather, Helene reassured me everything was going to be okay. She was ready with her camera and helped, along with friends and family, to capture our day. She truly goes above and beyond to make you feel cared about and make your day special and memorable! All of the staff members that worked at our wedding were equally helpful, kind, and wonderful to work with! The food was also outstanding! All of our guests loved it! Just like our whole day, the food was unique (not the typical wedding venue fare). It is clear the chef pays close attention to detail and makes sure every ingredient is fresh and of the finest quality! Everything was cooked perfectly and was just as delicious as when we had our tasting! Our entire experience with The Preston Barn and Old Drovers Inn was truly outstanding! We cannot say it enough! I recommend this venue to anyone who is looking to have an incredible and customized experience in a gorgeous location with high quality food and wonderful, attentive and caring people!