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March 2024 by Carlo & Mia
We got married at Vanderbilt Lakeside in August 2023 and had a wonderful experience working with Henrietta and Matt after stumbling upon the venue on Airbnb. It was meant to be because we later figured out that we had frequented Henrietta’s bar, Night of Joy, in Brooklyn when we first started dating and her amazing aesthetic really comes through. We had our closest friends stay with us at the house for the weekend and hosted 100 guests.The look and feel of the space is uniquely chic and quirky all at once with beautiful modern and vintage accents. It's quite whimsical which makes for awesome wedding photos - we didn’t need any additional decor, except for flowers. The backyard/deck space and lakeside views were exquisite in late summer sunshine. The day of our wedding the rain held out for us and we were able to have our ceremony on the lawn, facing the lake and had dinner under a tent on the deck with additional seating in the adjacent room with the sliding doors fully open, and dancing in the bar room under the disco ball. The lawn games and pool table added to the summery and fun atmosphere.Henrietta was very clear in her communication, very responsive, patient throughout our planning process from beginning to end, and offered recommendations for other vendors and services, which were really helpful to us. Henrietta and Matt were also super helpful and flexible in assisting us with our food and beverage selections, answering our many many questions, and providing staff (who were all friendly and professional) when needed. All of the food was truly excellent and everything was served on time. The grilled cheese sandwiches and handcut fries we had as afterparty snacks were a massive hit. Henrietta was also around and available to assist throughout our wedding weekend, which we really appreciated and she communicated well with all of our vendors.We’re so grateful that we found Vanderbilt Lakeside and will forever cherish the memories of our wedding there. We highly recommend it!
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January 2024 by Rachel
Henrietta and Matt are amazing! They have created a beautiful and eclectic place for a large group to stay comfortably and visitors should definitely take advantage of their culinary skills by hiring them to cook a gourmet meal. The leftovers kept everyone happy the next day and we all went around taking pictures of the decor to inspire our own home decorating! The setting is private and nestled next to a pretty pond where the pup I was allowed to bring loved romping. Three stars for location only if you’re looking for a more bustling town but the general area makes for a very pretty drive. Highly recommend!Rooms: Cute, modern, comfortableNearby activities: Local eateries for take out or eat inWalkability: Sidewalks along main drag with shopsFood & drinks: Amazing catered food option and bar layout for socializing
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January 2024 by Chris Ryder
My wife and I got married here on NYE 12/31/2023 and stayed on site with our family and friends for the weekend. We had an amazing experience during our stay and an even better experience with the Wedding!It is such a unique space with even better service. Henrietta has an amazing eye for decoration and is extremely organized and easy to work with.The food is incredible...actually incredible...and they were flexible with our guests accommodations. We would recommend this space to anyone looking for a truly unique and wonderful event experience. Thanks again Henrietta & Matt!!Rooms: Rooms were perfect and clean. Beds were very comfortable and easy to feel at home.Nearby activities: There are a lot of good food options nearby if you're staying for the weekend and the town of Hudson has plenty of shopping and activities.Food & drinks: Food is incredible and service was flawless.
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December 2023 by Kara Guerrieri
We had our wedding at Vanderbilt Lakeside last month (October 2023). We had an AMAZING time and I can speak more highly of the venue, hosts, and staff. We rented the inn for the entire weekend and our immediate family stayed there with us.Henrietta was very responsive all along the way - she answered all of my questions and provided clear expectations, which is very helpful when you are planning a destination wedding.The entire inn is gorgeous. Images don't do the place any justice - it's stunning. Vanderbilt also provided dinner and apps for our wedding, and the food was fantastic. All of the staff were lovely and very gracious.Thanks for an amazing weekend!!
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December 2023 by Meredith Lee
My husband and I got married at Vanderbilt Lakeside last month and it’s hard to put into words how wonderful everything was. We knew from the minute we stepped inside that this was the venue for us. The inn is a unique, one of a kind place. The home and the property are truly spectacular.Henrietta was so helpful from the moment we first inquired. She provided detailed, thorough information and was always quick to respond to my questions during the planning process. She made everything leading up to the weekend seamless and worked with us to create our dream wedding. They do all of the catering in house and we had an extensive menu to choose from. The food was incredible and the family style dinner portions were very generous. People are still raving to us about how amazing the food was. Specialty cocktails and bar selections were great as well!!We wound up having 70 guests and the space was perfect for us. I can’t speak highly enough about the entire experience. The weekend and wedding were perfect. Henrietta and Matt really have something special here.
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November 2023 by Julia N
If you are considering staying here for a weekend, or spending the biggest day of your life here, please just do it. You would be so lucky to experience it.We had our wedding at Vanderbilt Lakeside on 10/21/23 and let me just say: not only is it aesthetically a beautiful and unique venue, but Henrietta and Matt are quite literally the dream team when it comes to putting on an amazing event. Henrietta was always so responsive over our 17 months of planning, and was always eager to be helpful, even when I asked for ridiculous measurements and requests. She is so kind, so organized, so attentive. Matt made what our guests say is the best wedding food they’ve ever had––and daresay the best meal they’ve had in a while. Everyone also loved the signature drinks. I’m biased, but I think it was the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever seen. People kept complimenting me on what a great job I did¬¬, but the house is just so gorgeous on its own that I really can’t take credit for anything. The foliage was in full bloom around the lake too, and even though it rained, we had ordered a tent for the expansive deck and it was just a beautiful view. My family and bridal party stayed there for the weekend as well, and the rooms were comfortable with private bathrooms.Henrietta and Matt have exquisite taste when it comes to décor and food; and their team’s attention to detail and hospitality was so deeply appreciated on such an important weekend for us. When our tent was installed, they didn’t install the side panels, so Henrietta and Matt were out on the deck installing them for us in the pouring rain. I was unfortunately pretty ill on our big day, and wasn’t able to eat any of the delicious food. The kitchen staff kindly sent me home with leftovers and the bartender kept what we called the “Julia special” just for me: Pedialyte on the rocks. Henrietta made sure our table had crackers for me and I could actually cry right now thinking about how much everyone went out of their way to make sure I was ok.Thank you so much to Henrietta, Matt, and their amazing staff.
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November 2023 by Julia N.
If you are considering staying here for a weekend, or spending the biggest day of your life here, please just do it. You would be so lucky to experience it.We had our wedding at Vanderbilt Lakeside on 10/21/23 and let me just say: not only is it aesthetically a beautiful and unique venue, but Henrietta and Matt are quite literally the dream team when it comes to putting on an amazing event. Henrietta was always so responsive over our 17 months of planning, and was always eager to be helpful, even when I asked for ridiculous measurements and requests. She is so kind, so organized, so attentive. Matt made what our guests say is the best wedding food they've ever had--and daresay the best meal they've had in a while. Everyone also loved the signature drinks. I'm biased, but I think it was the most beautiful wedding I've ever seen. People kept complimenting me on what a great job I did¬¬, but the house is just so gorgeous on its own that I really can't take credit for anything. The foliage was in full bloom around the lake too, and even though it rained, we had ordered a tent for the expansive deck and it was just a beautiful view. My family and bridal party stayed there for the weekend as well, and the rooms were comfortable with private bathrooms. Henrietta and Matt have exquisite taste when it comes to décor and food; and their team's attention to detail and hospitality was so deeply appreciated on such an important weekend for us. When our tent was installed, they didn't install the side panels, so Henrietta and Matt were out on the deck installing them for us in the pouring rain. I was unfortunately pretty ill on our big day, and wasn't able to eat any of the delicious food. The kitchen staff kindly sent me home with leftovers and the bartender kept what we called the "Julia special" just for me: Pedialyte on the rocks. Henrietta made sure our table had crackers for me and I could actually cry right now thinking about how much everyone went out of their way to make sure I was ok. Thank you so much to Henrietta, Matt, and their amazing staff.
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October 2023 by Dominika Malinowski
Beyond amazing! We had our wedding at Vanderbilt Lakeside and truly couldn't have wished for a better experience. Henrietta has created such a unique, welcoming and stunningly beautiful space. She assisted us with all the details to make the day perfect from coordinating menus, set up plans (and multiple rain back up plans) and every little question in between. She was responsive, kind and organized.Our guests raved about the food, thanks to the Chef, Matt! We had multiple people tell us this was the best wedding food they have ever had. The drink were incredible, too.If you are looking for a unique, intimate but fun venue- Vanderbilt Lakeside is perfect.
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October 2023 by Kicy Motley
We hosted our wedding here in September of 2023. Everything was flawless. In the months leading up, Henrietta was attentive, thoughtful, and patient in helping us coordinate everything. Matt is a wizard in the kitchen. Your guests won't get the typical subpar wedding food, but food that feels home-cooked with love. The venue itself is gorgeous with amazing touches throughout that will add to the uniqueness of your event. 11/10, highly recommend.
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October 2023 by Katie Newmark
My husband and I just had our wedding weekend at Vanderbilt Lakeside. The whole experience was amazing from beginning to end! The food, drinks, and staff were all wonderful! The house is beautiful with luxury touches throughout. Please consider having your special event here, you will be blown away by everything!
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October 2023 by Dominika LeCates
Beyond amazing! We had our wedding at Vanderbilt Lakeside and truly couldn't have wished for a better experience. Henrietta has created such a unique, welcoming and stunningly beautiful space. She assisted us with all the details to make the day perfect from coordinating menus, set up plans (and multiple rain back up plans) and every little question in between. She was responsive, kind and organized.Our guests raved about the food, thanks to the Chef, Matt! We had multiple people tell us this was the best wedding food they have ever had. The drink were incredible, too.If you are looking for a unique, intimate but fun venue- Vanderbilt Lakeside is perfect.
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August 2023 by Dani K.
My friends and I absolutely loved our stay at Vanderbilt Lakeside! We had so much fun, and Henrietta and Matt were so accommodating throughout the entire weekend. We also really enjoyed the meal we had there! The food was so delicious. We will likely be back again some time in the future!
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August 2023 by Batoul Husain
This was the perfect venue for our micro-wedding in July 2023. Henrietta and her team went above and beyond in making sure we had the perfect wedding day! The food, service, and facilities far exceeded our expectations.
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August 2023 by Batoul H.
This was the perfect venue for our micro-wedding in July 2023. Henrietta and her team went above and beyond in making sure we had the perfect wedding day! The food, service, and facilities far exceeded our expectations.
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June 2023 by Molly Eisner
Vanderbilt Lakeside is the most amazing upstate destination. We rented the whole house for a bachelorette trip, the bedrooms are amazing, the house is charming and the outdoor space is beautiful. We loved it and can't wait to go back.
