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    Great setting for a wedding--even in a torrential downpour!

    This is a gorgeous property for a wedding--the barn is amazing, the setting by the river just beautiful. Unfortunately the day of our daughter's wedding was in a torrential rainstorm, so we had some logistical headaches. But Ripley, the owner and Jack the caretaker were outstanding. They helped supervise what needed to be done to help our guests arrive in driving rain, Jack put mats out on the muddy grass to get people into our tent, and thanks to them, everything worked out beautifully. Our guests were blown away by the beautiful barn and tented dance floor and so were we. We also rented the carriage house on the grounds to stay in over the weekend and to do the wedding prep and that was perfect too--clean and just lovely. And a great fully stocked kitchen too. Highly recommended!
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    All that and more!

    You couldn't ask for a better location. Ripley and Jack went out of their way to accommodate all of our requests. So happy we chose A Private Estate.

    A Private Estate's reply:

    Thank you for such a sweet review. We were delighted to host you and your family.
    Happy Holidays!

    Ripley and Jack
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    John M. Sent on 12/10/2023
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    Father of Bride

    My daughter’s Wedding at A Private Estate was like a fairy tale for her. The grounds were immaculate, the weather was exquisite and everything ran seamlessly with all of the recommended vendors . A big shoutout to Jack, the Caretaker, and Ripley for their attention & support which made this day truly unforgettable. John P. Markham
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    Isobel T. Sent on 10/18/2023
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    Spectacular Views and Caring Team

    I got married a month ago at A Private Estate and it truly was the wedding of my dreams! For starters the view is so insanely beautiful. I couldn't get over how stunning it was to get married with the river & mountains behind me and the incredible garden/estate. But beyond the spectacular venue Jack & Ripley were amazing to work with. From my very first visit, Jack told me he treats every wedding like it's his daughters and I knew we'd be in good hands. And that's exactly what happened. 2 hours before the ceremony we changed our rain plan because of the sun and Jack and his team moved the ceremony outside of the tent. It meant so much to me to be able to have the ceremony that I had envisioned. The carriage house where me and my bridesmaids got ready was also great! Plenty of room for all the glam and had AC. We got great photos there too. The property is also so big which also made it nice to spread out our different events throughout. HIGHLY recommend getting married here!

    These beautiful images taken by Joseph Lin.

    A Private Estate's reply:

    Thank you so much Izzy for this sweet review. Your smile that day made Jack and my day. Do come back and visit! We wish you both much happiness in the years to come.
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    Sarah R. Sent on 08/18/2023
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    Beautiful Hudson Valley Venue!

    My husband and I chose A Private Estate after falling in love with the landscape and view!! After visiting multiple other venues along the Hudson river, we found that A Private Estate felt most "untouched" and would truly allow our guests to experience the quiet and natural beauty of the Hudson Valley. We liked that we could use the tent site and customize our wedding to our taste with the beautiful landscape as our backdrop. Ripley and her team are amazing! They've hosted many weddings and have their best practices, which are helpful since for most of us, it's our first time planning a wedding :). We happened to have a high chance of rain on our wedding day and ultimately had to go with our plan B for the ceremony, but never once felt stressed about it. Special shoutout to Jack (Ripley's right-hand man)! He worked behind the scenes the wedding weekend to ensure that everything went smoothly and was so easy to work with. We would highly recommend going with APE for your special day :).

    A Private Estate's reply:

    Thank you so much for this lovely review. I truly appreciate the acknowledgement of all the work Jack does to make a wedding day magical. I cant wait to show him this review. Please come back and visit the next time you are in the area. All best wishes to you both.
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    Agnes D. Sent on 12/04/2023
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    Quintessential Hudson Valley Estate venue

    A Private Estate is a stunning property on the banks of the majestic Hudson River, its grand and stately house a perfect backdrop for classic wedding portraits with options for a reception on the lawn or in the beautiful barn. Jack is on hand to make sure the day runs smoothly with a terrific team of helpers and the sunsets over the river are the stuff of dreams.

    A Private Estate's reply:

    Thank you Agnes for this lovely review. I really appreciate you acknowledging Jack ( our property manager)'s invaluable contribution to a successful wedding.
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    Maura Sent on 12/07/2023
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    June 10th at a private estate

    We had our wedding here at a private estate on June 10th all we cañ do is rave about the beauty of the well manicured grounds to the professionalism of all the staff. Ripley and Jack were very accommodating.

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    Thank you Maura for your kind words. We appreciate it. All best wishes to you and your family. Come back and visit when you are next in the area.
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    Melissa G. Sent on 12/16/2022
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    A Private Estate

    We had the most beautiful wedding day at A Private Estate. Both Ripley and Jack made the day go by seamlessly. We had the space to get ready on sight in their beautiful carriage house which made our morning feel stress free. The property speaks for itself and you will know exactly what I mean once you tour. I would highly recommend for one of the most elegant properties in the Hudson Valley!
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    Katie M. Sent on 12/16/2022
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    We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding at A Private Estate

    My husband and I got married at A Private Estate this past October, and to say it was amazing would be an understatement. Ripley, the property owner, and Jack, the groundskeeper, made us feel so welcome, and they were both fantastic to work with throughout the entire planning process and on our wedding weekend. From the moment we toured the property in January 2021, we knew it was the place for us. We are local to the Hudson Valley, so we knew we wanted to have our wedding somewhere that would showcase the area's natural beauty, and A Private Estate really knocks this out of the park. In addition to the stunning outdoor grounds, where we had our cocktail hour, there is a fantastic barn complex, which we used for our dinner/dancing. (Our guests continue to tell us about how much they loved the venue!) As if these things aren't enough, there is also a Carriage House on the property, and another estate next door, which can be rented. We utilized both of these for our wedding party, and it was so much fun (and convenient) to have everyone close by. We truly could not recommend Ripley, Jack, and A Private Estate more highly, and we cannot thank them enough for everything they did to contribute to our magical wedding day!
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    Virginia S. Sent on 12/30/2022
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    A Private Estate is A Perfect Venue!

    A Private Estate is amazing - the location and view can't be beat and the property is so unique with multiple areas/ways to layout your wedding between the lawn and the barn. Our guests were blown away by APE - everyone said something to us about the property. The team is great to work with and will do whatever it takes to make the day perfect.
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    A.j. Sent on 12/17/2022
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    Simply the best!

    Every aspect of working with Ripley and Jack at A Private Estate Events exceeded our expectations. We could not recommend it more strongly. The venue itself is gorgeous. It was the best of all the sites we toured in terms of natural beauty, landscaping, architecture, and overall atmosphere. We also can’t say enough good things about Ripley and Jack, the owner and property manager of A Private Estate. They are organized, professional, responsive — everything you would want in a wedding vendor. Our wedding plans encountered a last minute issue due to covid, and Ripley could not have handled the situation better. She went out of her way to make sure we still got the wedding we dreamed of — and we did. Thank you Ripley!!
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    Kelley H. Sent on 12/20/2022
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    10/10!! The Absolute Best!

    There aren't enough words to describe how amazing A Private Estate is. Ripley and Jack take so much pride in making the property beautiful from the first tour to our wedding day. We had our cocktail hour and reception at the tent site on the river and our guests couldn't stop remarking on how gorgeous the property is. Luckily we have a lot of photos to remember the beautiful day forever!
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    A Magical Wedding Weekend

    I don't think words can adequately describe how magical of a day our wedding was! The whole weekend felt like an absolute dream. Ripley and Jack go above and beyond to make sure every couple feels special and the day goes perfectly. From the ceremony to the reception everything went seamlessly and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful location. The grounds in June are incredible and there is something about being nestled in the mountains on the river that makes everything feel a bit more magical! A bald eagle even made a guest appearance during our ceremony!! Our guests raved about how beautiful everything was and our stay in the carriage house was the cherry on top!
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    Billy T. Sent on 01/05/2024
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    Wonderful Venue/Wonderful People

    We have catered numerous events at Private Estate over the years and cannot recommend their venue enough. The spacious property is impeccable with beautiful river views, a gorgeous mansion, state of the art barn, and perfectly manicured grounds. Brides and grooms will take much comfort working with Ripley and Jack who are all in and will treat your wedding like it's their own. Words cannot express how wonderful these individuals are to work with, my advice, schedule a tour and book this venue, it will be the best decision you will make for your wedding.

    A Private Estate's reply:

    Thank you Billy for this fantastic review! We are truly appreciative. We may offer jaw dropping views and exquisite grounds but like you we are all about superlative service to our clients. That is our point of difference from our competitors. We are as you put it "all in" for every wedding couple. We can do this because we limit our services to no more than one couple a week and 15 a year.
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    Susan P. Sent on 06/19/2022
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    Stunning location

    Despite seeing this location for the first time in the depths of winter with thick snow on the ground it didn't detract from the spectacular view which is stunning. From the moment we met Ripley and her Estate Manager Jack I knew we were in good hands. Alix and Ben wanted an elegant rustic style wedding and that's certainly what they got. We had several meetings on site (including accommodating us on a Sunday as I live in the south) and nothing was too much trouble. Ripley gave us a list of recommended vendors, all excellent. Don't be deterred by the fact there are several moving parts getting guests from the ceremony and cocktail location on the river and up to the barn for dinner. Jack's organization and coordination on the day of the wedding was first class and everything went like clock work. As the mother of the bride I couldn't have wished for a better day and thrilled that my daughter had the wedding she dreamed of. I highly recommend this venue.
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    Alix P. Sent on 06/16/2022
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    Spectacular venue and wonderful people!

    Our wedding was at A Private Estate in late May and it was even more spectacular than we could have ever imagined. Ripley was extremely accommodating in showing us the venue, arranging a couple of site visits, and answering all of our questions. Jack is the estate manager and was an absolute superstar behind the scenes ensuring everything ran smoothly on the day. We had our ceremony on the house lawn, the cocktail hour on the tent site, and the reception at the barn so there were a lot of moving pieces but everything worked out great due to the support we received leading up to and on the day. The setting in full greenery is absolutely stunning, we had more than a few guests tell us there were audible gasps as the shuttle bus turned the corner and the view of the Hudson became visible. Would highly recommend having your wedding here if you want a wow factor!!

    A Private Estate's reply:

    Thank you Alix. It was a joy to host you, your family and friends! We are still talking about how lovely everyone was. Both Jack and I wish you both many years of happiness. Come back in visit if you are ever in the area. All the best, Ripley
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    Sheri A. Sent on 11/07/2021
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    A Magical Wedding

    This place is absolutely magical and my husband and I fell in love with the property on our first visit (Fred the cat helped seal the deal as well!) The view of the Hudson is unbelievable and the privacy and intimacy is unmatched. The most asked question from our guests has been "How did you find this place?!"

    When my husband and I first saw the property we were astounded at how many options you could have for your whole weekend. There is a stunning historic barn complex on the property where we held our rehearsal dinner and a beautiful tent site, which overlooks the Hudson, which is where we held our reception. It's truly such a unique property to have both of those options available.

    There is also an option to rent out the carriage house (on the property) and creekside cabin (right off the property) which we decided to do. The convenience of this was so helpful throughout the weekend. Our *only* comment is that there did happen to be a lot of flies in the carriage house, but this is expected to some degree when in the woods.

    Ripley and Jack (the property manager) could not have been more lovely and friendly to work with and truly went above and beyond for us to make the day special. Jack is truly amazing and so very attentive in making sure that everything is taken care of. You can really tell how much he loves the property and takes such pride in all that he does.

    We absolutely loved our wedding and this place will always hold a special place in our hearts. Ripley kindly told us that she'd be happy to have us back again and we hope to visit our special spot for years to come.

    Also noting - for those looking at venues! The photo's here do not do justice to how breathtaking this whole property is. If you're able, go see it for yourself. Meet Fred the cat and fall in love with this magical venue like we did. It was truly perfect.

    A Private Estate's reply:

    Dear Sheri,

    Thank you for this rave review. Jack and I are really happy that everything came together for you both that weekend. Let us know when your photos are ready.

    Our apologies about the flies. We clean the house twice a week and the only thing I can think of is perhaps they flew in when we were working on the house and got trapped inside. We do have screens on all windows and doors.

    Happy Thanksgiving. Wishing you all the best.

    Ripley and Jack
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    Kelsey H. Sent on 12/10/2021
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    Majestic Ceremony Site Overlooking the Hudson Valley

    A Private Estate is a gem hidden away in Germantown, NY. The journey down the wooded road and magically opened up to a majestic property overlooking the Hudson River Valley. This backdrop highlighted our ceremony and was beautiful. Ripley made the process easy, straightforward and was accommodating to let our photographer and coordinator see the property to plan the best shots ahead of time. We utilized this venue for a small wedding, but it was more than capable of handling lots of guests. You won't be disappointed by planning your special day at A Private Estate, because we weren't. Thank you so much Ripley!

    A Private Estate's reply:

    Hi Kelsey,

    Thank you for this lovely review. Jack and I wish you all the best for you both in the years to come.

    Happy Holidays,

    Ripley
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    Blake S. Sent on 10/20/2021
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    Unmatched wedding venue

    Our wedding at A Private Estate was perfect. There is no other venue like it for the price. We were able to have three separate locations on the same property (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception), making the day feel like a full experience. The views are incredible and there are countless spaces for perfect pictures. The ability for the bridal party to get ready just feet from the ceremony, and to stay on the property, is also great.

    Ripley is fantastic to work with and is so pleasant and flexible. Her vendor recommendations were spot on as well. We couldn't have asked for anything more in a venue!

    A Private Estate's reply:

    Dear Blake,
    It was a delight to host you and Sora's wedding. Thank you for this wonderful review. Jack and I work hard to make your wedding day magical. Please do come visit us in the future if you are in this neck of the woods.
    Ripley
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    Sara T. Sent on 10/05/2021
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    Best Venue

    We had our wedding here in September and it was a perfect venue! Ripley and her staff were wonderful. The venue is huge! And the views of the Hudson and the Catskills were incredible.
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    It's the people that make an event successful!

    We had our wedding here on September 10th, 2021 and it was a magical experience. We can't say enough good things about Ripley, the owner of the Estate and Jack. They are the hidden gems of the property. We were one of the many couples impacted by COVID and I have to say Ripley was such a blessing in disguise. She was incredibly patient and flexible and I feel grateful that we chose A Private Estate from the beginning. Besides that, the property is stunning and the view of the Hudson is something you have to see in person. We had two ceremonies in one day on the Estate and the entire staff went above and beyond to make our day simply perfect. Of course, having the perfect weather was a plus! Thank you Ripley and Jack! It was a joy to work with you.

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    Hi Abby,

    Thank you for this review! You captured our essence- exceptional service. Yes the views are too die for but its the people who make your wedding day/weekend special. Please come back and visit. We truly enjoyed hosting you and wish you all the best in the years to come.
    Ripley
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    Alec Sent on 07/24/2021
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    Beautiful venue with professional management and a personal touch

    My wife and I chose A Private Estate after visiting several Hudson Valley venues, including other historic houses with river views. We were consistently pleased and impressed with the professionalism and thoroughness of Ripley, the proprietor; her property manager, Jack; and the vendors she recommended. They have hosted dozens of weddings and are continually making small, thoughtful improvements to the property to make things easy and flexible for couples. Ripley limits the number of weddings at A Private Estate each year in order to protect the condition of the grounds, which are beautiful in their own right, and made all the more special by sweeping views of the Hudson River and the Catskills.

    We were especially grateful that Ripley worked with us to reschedule our wedding date, from June 2020 to June 2021, due to the pandemic. A Private Estate is perfectly set-up for outdoor events; we had both our Saturday ceremony/reception and a Sunday brunch on the property, all outdoors. (It rained a little during our reception, but we were under a big tent so we hardly noticed!) We were glad to be able to stay in the Carriage House, which made the weekend less stressful for us and our families. Our guests mostly stayed in the Hudson and Rhinebeck areas.

    My wife and I loved having our wedding at A Private Estate and would absolutely recommend it to couples looking for a charming venue with beautiful views in the Hudson Valley.
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    Tara Sent on 11/02/2021
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    Beautiful, Bespoke Venue

    My husband and I looked at dozens of wedding venues, but when we saw A Private Estate we knew it was the perfect place for us. We fell in love with the big oak trees, the sweeping lawns, the view of the Hudson, the beautiful barn, and the carriage house. We had to delay our wedding a year due to Covid, but we were happy to find that the venue owner Ripley was accommodating and we were able to reschedule. Leading up to our day and day-of, both Ripley and Jack were kind, helpful, and lovely. We enjoyed chatting with them whenever we visited the venue and it made us very excited for our big day, despite the delays. Jack went out of his way to make our day special, putting in extra work to help with some last-minute asks. All of the guests were so impressed by our venue and the view-- people are still saying to us it was unlike any place they had ever been for a wedding! I stayed at and got ready at the Carriage House, and it was very comfortable and looked gorgeous in pictures. We feel so grateful to be able to get married at A Private Estate, and will remember it and Ripley & Jack's kindness forever!

    A Private Estate's reply:

    Dear Tara,
    We will remember you always. You have been one of our most gracious brides. Your wedding was a pleasure. We were so glad that you got such a beautiful day after your Covid postponement. Thank you so much for sharing some of your photos too. Jack and I wish you all the best. Do come visit in the future!
    Ripley
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    F Kwok Sent on 01/20/2021
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    An Amazing Experience Even with Covid

    We had an amazing experience with Ripley and Jack at A Private Estate. They were responsive and very helpful and had a great network of vendors that they were able to refer to us. Our wedding took place during parts of the Covid restrictions and they were very good at helping us understand the rules and what we could not do and what things would cause problems for other vendors. They were also very helpful in providing the right equipment and facilities to have a safe event under the Covid regulations and were willing to be flexible on their end to help us comply with rules. This was especially important to us as we had a few older guests and we are very happy to report that no one got sick at the event so things were done right. We can't recommend them enough.

    A Private Estate's reply:

    Thank you Frank. You cannot buy good health and Jack and I are so glad that everyone stayed well and that you and Allison enjoyed your wedding day despite the pandemic. We wish you much happiness in the years to come and good health too. Come back and visit if you find yourselves in the area. All the best, Ripley and Jack.
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    Kim A. Sent on 08/07/2022
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    Much More than a Perfect Venue — A Perfect Team!

    With an original 2020 wedding date, we had an unexpected layer of stress during the planning stages — but all of that was dissipated and reduced by the Private Estate dynamic duo that is Ripley and Jack. We postponed our wedding twice (from 2020 to 2022) and they were both extremely accommodating during the process. From being flexible to providing valuable advice (on everything from wedding day flow to tent placement), Ripley and Jack are THE reason to choose A Private Estate.

    Of course, it's one of the most beautiful venues in the Hudson Valley with stunning grounds and facilities but it's the additional planning support, vendor relationships and day-of management that make this the premier wedding venue. They went above and beyond to make sure that we, our family (who also stayed in the Carriage House on the property) and our guests had an amazing time. Another big advantage to A Private Estate is access to the neighboring property, Holcroft House, a beautiful historic home where some family stayed and where we took our first-look photos with gorgeous views.

    And Jack!!! A true jack of all trades felt like our right-hand man the entire weekend, even helping assemble and build some of the DIY elements and decor that we made. It was a huge help and another advantage to choosing A Private Estate.

    And when it comes to the property (that truly shows off the beauty of the Hudson), it's like having 10 venues in one, full of multiple mini locations where you can use for multiple events from the welcome area, ceremony site, cocktail hour, reception and more. We originally opted for the barn for the reception but ended up changing to the ceremony tent site due to the impeccable views. After saying "I do" at the ceremony site, we had cocktail hour by the pond and to the left of the house so we would have unobstructed views of the house in our wedding photos. Honestly, I could go on and on about how phenomenal the A Private Estate venue and team are. See for yourself with a few of these photos:

    A Private Estate's reply:

    Thank you so so much for this review. You captured so eloquently what we are about. Please come back and visit us sometime in the future. All best wishes to you both. xoxo
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