NEW to Owls Hoot Barn! We are offering special Elopement Packages and Micro weddings for selected dates with onsite accommodations for 12-24 guests, contact us today to discuss these options~
What’s important to you is important to us, even if that means recommending a different venue for your event! While this may be an odd approach to running a specialty ‘business’, our goal is that everyone we tour at Owls Hoot Barn has a good sense of what their time here will be like. That means we’d love to chat with you about your vision and if we can make it happen we’ll discuss exploring those options.
One driving factor of our clients is a love of the Hudson Valley. For those lucky enough to have been raised here we know how magical the seasons are and year after year we have people coming back to host events even after they have ‘moved away’. For others it’s everything that the Hudson Valley represents that resonates with them and is something they want to share with others. Proximity to the Catskills and Berkshires, major cities like Albany down to New York City, Brooklyn, and beyond boost the appeal to host an event in the Hudson Valley. And we are an easy commute from New Jersey, Long Island, Massachusetts and more!
The best place to start is with the basics of what a typical ‘farm/barn venue’ costs. Average wedding costs come in at around $56K according to a recent The Knot article. While Farm/Barn venues offer a more relaxed atmosphere where couples are looking to have the opportunity to personalize their wedding in ways that are meaningful to them, this could come with a higher price tag than expected so we are pleased to share with our clients that average events of 120 guests usually cost anywhere from $30k – $40k depending on the vendors you select to support your event. Venue, rentals, decor and a private cabin is factored into that at about $15k-$18K depending on the number of guests.
Other factors to consider would be Catering/Bar/Staff (licensed bar with service of hard alcohol), florals, photography, videography, DJ/music, shuttle transportation and event insurance. Now that we’ve outlined the ‘basics’ of most events it’s best to have a discussion about how you can prioritize elements into an overall budget that works for you.
Flexibility is important, as is the ability to enjoy nature and to have indoor and outdoor spaces that can be utilized to create a flow for an event that spans from the early afternoon into the evening.