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The Romance of the Perfect Mountain Setting
Bear Mountain Inn is a scenic wedding venue located in Bear Mountain, NY, just an hour from Manhattan. Surrounded by stunning views, this historic hotel presents couples with a timeless setting for their special day. Focusing on your needs, this resourceful, experienced team can help you host an event filled with character and charm. Since 1915, the Bear Mountain Inn has welcomed guests for weddings, celebrations, and relaxing weekend getaways. This historic venue offers a range of event spaces to help make the most of your wedding day. This venue provides room for up to 230 guests to enjoy the comfort and quality of this relaxing inn. You can enjoy the stunning outside views of Hickory Terrace for your ceremony, overlooking Hessian Lake and the gorgeous valley. Stepping inside, you and your guests can relax and enjoy the accommodating, elegant atmosphere of the Appalachian Ballroom. With a fully stocked bar and plenty of space, it offers a welcoming setting for a quiet moment with your loved ones. Or, you and your guests can enjoy the spacious and stunning Perkins Ballroom. With beautiful lighting and breathtaking views of the surrounding nature, it is an ideal setting for a romantic celebration. Additionally, this hotel offers spacious and luxurious suites for you to relax and restore in, providing a complete experience for your special day. Couples interested in the charming setting of this elegant hotel are welcome to book a tour to see more of what it offers. Their accommodating, experienced staff can be there to answer your queries while also attending to you on your big day. Furniture and decor rentals are available, including tables, chairs, linens, and flatware, among many other items. Additionally, the skilled caterers at this venue can create a feast tailored to your preferences to be enjoyed on your special day. From passed hors d’oeuvres to full family-style dinners, they can cater to your every culinary need.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 250
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Historic Venue, Hotel, Mountain, Park, Restaurant
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View PricesThe Bear Mountain Inn and Spa Reviews
Paulina Miller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
I loved getting married at the Bear Mountain Inn. Valerie was incredibly helpful in planning the wedding, and did a great job giving us advice without pushing us toward anything. She was incredibly kind and knowledgeable and made our wedding go so smoothly! I had a lovely bridal suite that was very comfortable for my entire bridal party to have hair and makeup done while eating and hanging out. I loved taking photos at the Merry Go Round. All the rooms for our wedding were beautiful and felt cozy despite having over 100 people, and the food was delicious. My husband even got in a short hike to see the foliage on the morning of our wedding! I'm so glad we chose to get married here.
Reviewed on 29-12-2022
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
I loved getting married at the Bear Mountain Inn. Valerie was incredibly helpful in planning the wedding, and did a great job giving us advice without pushing us toward anything. She was incredibly kind and knowledgeable and made our wedding go so smoothly! I had a lovely bridal suite that was very comfortable for my entire bridal party to have hair and makeup done while eating and hanging out. I loved taking photos at the Merry Go Round. All the rooms for our wedding were beautiful and felt cozy despite having over 100 people, and the food was delicious. My husband even got in a short hike to see the foliage on the morning of our wedding! I'm so glad we chose to get married here.
Reviewed on 29-12-2022
Brianna Santoro (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Having our wedding at Bear Mountain - Overlook Lodge was everything we could have hoped and more for our special day! From the moment we first hiked at Bear Mountain to touring the venue for wedding options we fell in LOVE with the space and atmosphere with Tracey! Having Tracey with us through the planning process to the actual big day, she was incredible to work with! If you choose to have your wedding here, you will be in great hands and won’t be disappointed. Our families were fond of all the employees at Bear Mountain and are still raving about the day, food, vendors, ceremony, hotel services, and everything in between!
Reviewed on 19-07-2023
Having our wedding at Bear Mountain - Overlook Lodge was everything we could have hoped and more for our special day! From the moment we first hiked at Bear Mountain to touring the venue for wedding options we fell in LOVE with the space and atmosphere with Tracey! Having Tracey with us through the planning process to the actual big day, she was incredible to work with! If you choose to have your wedding here, you will be in great hands and won’t be disappointed. Our families were fond of all the employees at Bear Mountain and are still raving about the day, food, vendors, ceremony, hotel services, and everything in between!
Reviewed on 19-07-2023
Dana Weibrecht (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Having our wedding at Bear Mountain Inn was our Wedding Day dream come true. It’s timeless elegance and naturally rustic feel was everything we wanted for our big day. From the moment we walked out of our tour with Valerie, we couldn’t see ourselves not having our wedding there. Valerie and Gia were beyond amazing guiding us through our entire planning process with nothing but positivity and kindness. Whenever I was freaking out or overthinking, they reassured it would all work out and be taken care of. We were a little surprised that our after party didn’t take place in the entire restaurant of 1915, rather a side room and bar, but we it was still worth it. If you choose to have your wedding here, you will be in great hands and won’t be disappointed. Not to mention, a month later and people are still raving about the food. Also, choose Caked Up! Cafe for your choice of wedding cake bakery. Denise is LOVELY! If there is one thing that we felt should be provided or offered as part of a wedding package is a shuttle service to and from the Main Inn to the Stone Cottages + Overlook Lodge, especially at after a night of partying and having to navigate back to their hotel.
Reviewed on 08-06-2023
Having our wedding at Bear Mountain Inn was our Wedding Day dream come true. It’s timeless elegance and naturally rustic feel was everything we wanted for our big day. From the moment we walked out of our tour with Valerie, we couldn’t see ourselves not having our wedding there. Valerie and Gia were beyond amazing guiding us through our entire planning process with nothing but positivity and kindness. Whenever I was freaking out or overthinking, they reassured it would all work out and be taken care of. We were a little surprised that our after party didn’t take place in the entire restaurant of 1915, rather a side room and bar, but we it was still worth it. If you choose to have your wedding here, you will be in great hands and won’t be disappointed. Not to mention, a month later and people are still raving about the food. Also, choose Caked Up! Cafe for your choice of wedding cake bakery. Denise is LOVELY! If there is one thing that we felt should be provided or offered as part of a wedding package is a shuttle service to and from the Main Inn to the Stone Cottages + Overlook Lodge, especially at after a night of partying and having to navigate back to their hotel.
Reviewed on 08-06-2023
Zachary Paul (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
If I could give it 0 stars I would, we went yesterday for an appointment with Gia, but we instead met with Valerie who off the bat seemed incredibly disinterested in being there. Throughout the whole appointment, we only heard what they can't do instead of what they can do, or blaming rigidity on corporate. The base chairs are horrible looking and the extra $3500 does not give any sort of feel of being \"all-inclusive.\" We were shown more of the restaurant than the after-party area which was incredibly disappointing since it led us to believe we would have the gorgeous area to use instead of a very basic and small bar area, requiring a minimum of 125 for a wedding and then offering an after party that could barely fit 50 people comfortably is inexcusable. Having gone to Bear Mountain Lodge my whole life, and my parents before me this was a sad and disappointing experience that has left a bad taste in my mouth. Gorgeous area as always but Valerie is one of the worst people I have ever had the misfortune of working with in any field. Her snide remarks and lackadaisical attitude were the worst of it, after being disappointed with what was \"offered\" and voicing concerns with how little there was instead of solutions we were met with an under the breath \"Well maybe this isn't the venue for you.\" I will let that speak for itself. After two wonderful tours (one of which happened earlier that morning) at other locations that gave a full rundown of what was offered including bonuses and deals, we heard nothing from Valerie except added fees and hidden costs. The most we heard about anything is \"Sorry that's just how it goes\"
Reviewed on 24-05-2023
If I could give it 0 stars I would, we went yesterday for an appointment with Gia, but we instead met with Valerie who off the bat seemed incredibly disinterested in being there. Throughout the whole appointment, we only heard what they can't do instead of what they can do, or blaming rigidity on corporate. The base chairs are horrible looking and the extra $3500 does not give any sort of feel of being \"all-inclusive.\" We were shown more of the restaurant than the after-party area which was incredibly disappointing since it led us to believe we would have the gorgeous area to use instead of a very basic and small bar area, requiring a minimum of 125 for a wedding and then offering an after party that could barely fit 50 people comfortably is inexcusable. Having gone to Bear Mountain Lodge my whole life, and my parents before me this was a sad and disappointing experience that has left a bad taste in my mouth. Gorgeous area as always but Valerie is one of the worst people I have ever had the misfortune of working with in any field. Her snide remarks and lackadaisical attitude were the worst of it, after being disappointed with what was \"offered\" and voicing concerns with how little there was instead of solutions we were met with an under the breath \"Well maybe this isn't the venue for you.\" I will let that speak for itself. After two wonderful tours (one of which happened earlier that morning) at other locations that gave a full rundown of what was offered including bonuses and deals, we heard nothing from Valerie except added fees and hidden costs. The most we heard about anything is \"Sorry that's just how it goes\"
Reviewed on 24-05-2023
Christina Grott (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-04-2023
I had my wedding here and couldn't have asked for a better location or day! The food and service was amazing. My wedding coordinator, Alysa, was so professional, responsive, and organized throughout the whole process. I highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 13-04-2023
Wedding Date 01-04-2023
I had my wedding here and couldn't have asked for a better location or day! The food and service was amazing. My wedding coordinator, Alysa, was so professional, responsive, and organized throughout the whole process. I highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 13-04-2023
Jess Kennedy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-10-2022
We had our wedding at the Bear Mountain Inn on 10/29/22. Our coordinator was Alysa and she was amazing throughout the entire planning process. The communication was easy, timely and detailed. We got the sense that she loved her job and clients. The Inn itself was beautiful. We had 125 guests and the room was large enough as to not feel cramped or crowded. The big windows provided gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains and property. The food was better than most food we have had at other weddings in the past and the portions were perfect. We highly recommend the Bear Mountain Inn for a wedding or any other large social gathering. Thank you again Alysa and staff.
Reviewed on 24-01-2023
Wedding Date 29-10-2022
We had our wedding at the Bear Mountain Inn on 10/29/22. Our coordinator was Alysa and she was amazing throughout the entire planning process. The communication was easy, timely and detailed. We got the sense that she loved her job and clients. The Inn itself was beautiful. We had 125 guests and the room was large enough as to not feel cramped or crowded. The big windows provided gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains and property. The food was better than most food we have had at other weddings in the past and the portions were perfect. We highly recommend the Bear Mountain Inn for a wedding or any other large social gathering. Thank you again Alysa and staff.
Reviewed on 24-01-2023
Jennifer Lacina (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-12-2022
I fell in love with this venue the day we went to visit it for the first time. Our coordinator, Alysa, was a complete dream to work with. She made sure everything went seamless while planning our special day & on our wedding day. She didn’t miss a single detail! I cannot thank her enough! The venue is absolutely gorgeous! My husband and I got married on December 2, 2022 and Bear Mountain fulfilled our dream Christmas wedding. The staff was amazing! The food is delicious! Our guests cannot stop talking about this venue! It was the best day of our lives and I cannot thank Alysa & the wonderful staff of Bear Mountain Inn enough! You make dreams come true!
Reviewed on 17-12-2022
Wedding Date 02-12-2022
I fell in love with this venue the day we went to visit it for the first time. Our coordinator, Alysa, was a complete dream to work with. She made sure everything went seamless while planning our special day & on our wedding day. She didn’t miss a single detail! I cannot thank her enough! The venue is absolutely gorgeous! My husband and I got married on December 2, 2022 and Bear Mountain fulfilled our dream Christmas wedding. The staff was amazing! The food is delicious! Our guests cannot stop talking about this venue! It was the best day of our lives and I cannot thank Alysa & the wonderful staff of Bear Mountain Inn enough! You make dreams come true!
Reviewed on 17-12-2022
Christopher DalCeredo (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
The reception for our Daughter's wedding was fabulous! The food at both the cocktail hour and dinner was delicious, fresh, and flavorful. The staff was attentive, patient, and always smiling. Shout out to Myles and Jordan! My wife and I are so glad that the reception was at Bear Mountain. We had many friends and family from out of town who were extremely impressed all around. Great job and wonderful Customer Service.
Reviewed on 09-11-2022
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
The reception for our Daughter's wedding was fabulous! The food at both the cocktail hour and dinner was delicious, fresh, and flavorful. The staff was attentive, patient, and always smiling. Shout out to Myles and Jordan! My wife and I are so glad that the reception was at Bear Mountain. We had many friends and family from out of town who were extremely impressed all around. Great job and wonderful Customer Service.
Reviewed on 09-11-2022
Natalie Buccafusca (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2022
My husband and I were married at the Merry go round on 9/24 and it was magical for us. The day was a little hectic, but who’s wedding day isn’t. I would like to highlight the excellent service we received from Alysa, the sales coordinator who took on a lot more than she should have. Thanks again!There was also Jordan, he helps us during the reception so much and was a pleasure to deal with. I don’t remember the names of the bartenders or the other staff but every single person was just wonderful and so helpful. During check in for me, the hotel staff was pleasant and helpful. The spa is where my bridal party had our hair and make up done. Annatte was amazing in handling my anxiety and the 11 girls we had there for services. Marissa was my make up artist during my trial and my wedding day. I would recommend her to anyone! She was absolutely amazing. She took her time and answered all my questions and did an amazing job. I can’t remember the hair dressers name but she was great too! I came in on my wedding day with no idea of how I wanted my hair. She was patient and kind. We did have a small hiccup with my mothers make up. Another make up artist did her make up and she wasn’t happy with it. Annatte sprung into action and had it fixed in no time. Even with the small issue, I would recommend this place. The way they handled the issue was professional and greatly appreciated. I cannot thank everyone enough for how great our day turned out.
Reviewed on 03-10-2022
Wedding Date 24-09-2022
My husband and I were married at the Merry go round on 9/24 and it was magical for us. The day was a little hectic, but who’s wedding day isn’t. I would like to highlight the excellent service we received from Alysa, the sales coordinator who took on a lot more than she should have. Thanks again!There was also Jordan, he helps us during the reception so much and was a pleasure to deal with. I don’t remember the names of the bartenders or the other staff but every single person was just wonderful and so helpful. During check in for me, the hotel staff was pleasant and helpful. The spa is where my bridal party had our hair and make up done. Annatte was amazing in handling my anxiety and the 11 girls we had there for services. Marissa was my make up artist during my trial and my wedding day. I would recommend her to anyone! She was absolutely amazing. She took her time and answered all my questions and did an amazing job. I can’t remember the hair dressers name but she was great too! I came in on my wedding day with no idea of how I wanted my hair. She was patient and kind. We did have a small hiccup with my mothers make up. Another make up artist did her make up and she wasn’t happy with it. Annatte sprung into action and had it fixed in no time. Even with the small issue, I would recommend this place. The way they handled the issue was professional and greatly appreciated. I cannot thank everyone enough for how great our day turned out.
Reviewed on 03-10-2022
Elizabeth Messina (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
My husband and I had our wedding at the Overlook Lodge last weekend - wow! It was amazing. The staff, food, bar, accommodations - everything - was all we could’ve asked for and more. Alysa was our coordinator and she is THE BEST. She was there to help every step of the way with a smile. A huge thank you to the team at Bear Mountain. It was an amazing day for us, our families and our guests.
Reviewed on 22-09-2022
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
My husband and I had our wedding at the Overlook Lodge last weekend - wow! It was amazing. The staff, food, bar, accommodations - everything - was all we could’ve asked for and more. Alysa was our coordinator and she is THE BEST. She was there to help every step of the way with a smile. A huge thank you to the team at Bear Mountain. It was an amazing day for us, our families and our guests.
Reviewed on 22-09-2022
Vita Taormina-Green (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-08-2022
From my first contact with Bear Mountain Inn to the day of the event, everything was perfect. The food and service were excellent! The space for our event, which was a bridal shower, was bright and clean with an outdoor patio accessible to us as well. I could not have asked for a more perfect day! If you are looking to book a venue for an event in the Hudson Valley, I would highly recommend the Bear Mountain Inn. You will not be disappointed.
Reviewed on 12-08-2022
Wedding Date 06-08-2022
From my first contact with Bear Mountain Inn to the day of the event, everything was perfect. The food and service were excellent! The space for our event, which was a bridal shower, was bright and clean with an outdoor patio accessible to us as well. I could not have asked for a more perfect day! If you are looking to book a venue for an event in the Hudson Valley, I would highly recommend the Bear Mountain Inn. You will not be disappointed.
Reviewed on 12-08-2022
Talia Rivera (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2022
Just had my wedding this past weekend at Bear Mountain Inn and i cant speak to the experience enough. From the start Valerie our coordinator from the venue was hands on and super helpful, she was always accessible and there to answer questions as needed. She helped contact vendors closer to the date also and really helped it feel as seamless as possible. Day of she was very caring and helpful, she really makes you feel like your wedding is super important to her. The food was good, the price is a little steep but for such a beautiful venue and backdrop its worth it. Downside also is that since its a public park you get a lot of random people on the grounds, we had to wait long to get into the parking lot and had to park super far down. (same for my guests) Would be much better if they had a lot for guests of wedding and wedding party. Especially for the price we pay, its a premium price, just felt like we should not be walking for 10 minutes from the car with tons of stuff to be getting inside the building. Other than that that was our only complaint. Thanks again to bear mountain.
Reviewed on 11-08-2022
Wedding Date 07-08-2022
Just had my wedding this past weekend at Bear Mountain Inn and i cant speak to the experience enough. From the start Valerie our coordinator from the venue was hands on and super helpful, she was always accessible and there to answer questions as needed. She helped contact vendors closer to the date also and really helped it feel as seamless as possible. Day of she was very caring and helpful, she really makes you feel like your wedding is super important to her. The food was good, the price is a little steep but for such a beautiful venue and backdrop its worth it. Downside also is that since its a public park you get a lot of random people on the grounds, we had to wait long to get into the parking lot and had to park super far down. (same for my guests) Would be much better if they had a lot for guests of wedding and wedding party. Especially for the price we pay, its a premium price, just felt like we should not be walking for 10 minutes from the car with tons of stuff to be getting inside the building. Other than that that was our only complaint. Thanks again to bear mountain.
Reviewed on 11-08-2022
Alexandra Sullivan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-07-2022
My husband and I got married in the Inn on July 15th. We postponed our wedding due to Covid, and Valerie was such a huge help along the way! She and Gia made our day simply seamless! They went above and beyond to help us set up, coordinated with all of our vendors, and added final touches that made us feel so special. We had a large party and nearly 200 guests. The lodging and all of the spaces fit our group perfectly! The food was AMAZING! Our rehearsal, cocktail, and reception food was absolutely delicious. The buffet was fantastic. It was such a dream to be married outside on the patio. It was peaceful and stunning. Our guests all had an amazing time, and we couldn’t have dreamed a better place to be married.
Reviewed on 26-07-2022
Wedding Date 26-07-2022
My husband and I got married in the Inn on July 15th. We postponed our wedding due to Covid, and Valerie was such a huge help along the way! She and Gia made our day simply seamless! They went above and beyond to help us set up, coordinated with all of our vendors, and added final touches that made us feel so special. We had a large party and nearly 200 guests. The lodging and all of the spaces fit our group perfectly! The food was AMAZING! Our rehearsal, cocktail, and reception food was absolutely delicious. The buffet was fantastic. It was such a dream to be married outside on the patio. It was peaceful and stunning. Our guests all had an amazing time, and we couldn’t have dreamed a better place to be married.
Reviewed on 26-07-2022
Allison Aprile (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2021
We wanted a fall wedding and Bear Mountain was the perfect place. The scenic park and rustic Inn was a wonderfall backdrop. We had an amazing experience with the staff and accommodations. Our guests praised our choice of venue. We had to delay our wedding date several times due to COVID and the event coordinator was patient and helpful. Their food catering was terrific and we were pleasde with our overall experience.
Reviewed on 24-07-2022
Wedding Date 05-11-2021
We wanted a fall wedding and Bear Mountain was the perfect place. The scenic park and rustic Inn was a wonderfall backdrop. We had an amazing experience with the staff and accommodations. Our guests praised our choice of venue. We had to delay our wedding date several times due to COVID and the event coordinator was patient and helpful. Their food catering was terrific and we were pleasde with our overall experience.
Reviewed on 24-07-2022
Gavin Lugo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-06-2022
We have to say Alyssa, Alyssa, Alyssa, she was an absolute joy to work with. She was understanding, considerate, and caring. She had a sense of humor and was always willing to hear us out on our ideas or thoughts. The Venue was beautiful as can be, the service was excellent, and everyone just loved the venue and how it fit our personality. We had a wonderful wedding and would recommend Alysa and The Bear Mountain inn to anyone looking for a nice country wedding. Oh and the next day was so gorgeous just to walk around with the family.
Reviewed on 24-07-2022
Wedding Date 16-06-2022
We have to say Alyssa, Alyssa, Alyssa, she was an absolute joy to work with. She was understanding, considerate, and caring. She had a sense of humor and was always willing to hear us out on our ideas or thoughts. The Venue was beautiful as can be, the service was excellent, and everyone just loved the venue and how it fit our personality. We had a wonderful wedding and would recommend Alysa and The Bear Mountain inn to anyone looking for a nice country wedding. Oh and the next day was so gorgeous just to walk around with the family.
Reviewed on 24-07-2022
Rebecca Fix (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
My husband and I got married on June 25th in the Bear Mountain Inn. We are native New Yorkers who currently live in Wisconsin, so we were trying to plan a wedding across the country (and then amidst a global pandemic!). We had to move our original wedding date due to COVID, and Mina was so accommodating and even kept our pricing the same. We transferred over to Valerie, who handled everything for us so wonderfully. She was easy to contact, always had ideas to help support our vision, and handled so many things for us since we were across the country. The food was delicious all night and the venue was stunning. Our vendors found Bear Mountain easy to work with, and the entire weekend was so wonderful for us. Continental breakfast the next day was also delightful! If we had one complaint, it'd be the hotel itself. There was a lot of confusion with the front desk on reservations and my mother had to spend a fair bit of time working it through with them in the midst of photos and everything else. All in all, I highly recommend the wedding team at Bear Mountain. Thank you Valerie and Gia for all you did for us!
Reviewed on 18-07-2022
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
My husband and I got married on June 25th in the Bear Mountain Inn. We are native New Yorkers who currently live in Wisconsin, so we were trying to plan a wedding across the country (and then amidst a global pandemic!). We had to move our original wedding date due to COVID, and Mina was so accommodating and even kept our pricing the same. We transferred over to Valerie, who handled everything for us so wonderfully. She was easy to contact, always had ideas to help support our vision, and handled so many things for us since we were across the country. The food was delicious all night and the venue was stunning. Our vendors found Bear Mountain easy to work with, and the entire weekend was so wonderful for us. Continental breakfast the next day was also delightful! If we had one complaint, it'd be the hotel itself. There was a lot of confusion with the front desk on reservations and my mother had to spend a fair bit of time working it through with them in the midst of photos and everything else. All in all, I highly recommend the wedding team at Bear Mountain. Thank you Valerie and Gia for all you did for us!
Reviewed on 18-07-2022
Emily Holland (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-06-2022
My wedding was June 26 at the Carousel. I worked with Valeria and Gia, truly a dream team! Valerie made my day so magical and my vision come true!! Part of the reason I got so emotional walking down the aisle was because of seeing the beauty of the venue for the first time! They truly went above and beyond to make every detail of my day perfect! The carousel ran the whole time for guests and the food and cocktail hour was amazing. All of my guests have told me how great the décor, atmosphere, and seamless all events throughout the night were. I am forever thankful to Valerie, Gia and Bear Mountain for my dream wedding!
Reviewed on 30-06-2022
Wedding Date 26-06-2022
My wedding was June 26 at the Carousel. I worked with Valeria and Gia, truly a dream team! Valerie made my day so magical and my vision come true!! Part of the reason I got so emotional walking down the aisle was because of seeing the beauty of the venue for the first time! They truly went above and beyond to make every detail of my day perfect! The carousel ran the whole time for guests and the food and cocktail hour was amazing. All of my guests have told me how great the décor, atmosphere, and seamless all events throughout the night were. I am forever thankful to Valerie, Gia and Bear Mountain for my dream wedding!
Reviewed on 30-06-2022
Joyce Cordeiro (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-04-2022
My daughter's wedding reception was April 23 at the Carousel Room at Bear Mountain. The place was absolutely beautiful, magical, leant itself so well to the party. The food was excellent, the service was great. The Carousel was available all evening and everyone enjoyed. We worked with Alysa and Gia, and they were prompt with responses and helpful in every way. I can't wait to be invited to a wedding there again.
Reviewed on 03-05-2022
Wedding Date 23-04-2022
My daughter's wedding reception was April 23 at the Carousel Room at Bear Mountain. The place was absolutely beautiful, magical, leant itself so well to the party. The food was excellent, the service was great. The Carousel was available all evening and everyone enjoyed. We worked with Alysa and Gia, and they were prompt with responses and helpful in every way. I can't wait to be invited to a wedding there again.
Reviewed on 03-05-2022
Meagan Fitzgerald (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-12-2021
We are so very glad that we decided to have our big day at Bear Mountain Inn - from start to finish, their services created a picture perfect weekend. Valerie, our day of coordinator, is amazing. She is kind, attentive and thorough - my husband and I very much enjoyed working with her. The venue is beautiful in its own right, even before it is decorated, and the food is incredible. All the staff at Bear Mountain Inn made us feel so special and brought our wedding vision to life. One of the best parts about having your wedding at Bear Mountain Inn is that you can always go back to visit and relive the day, considering it is also a state park. We are looking forward to doing so on our first wedding anniversary. Do not hesitate to have your wedding at Bear Mountain Inn!
Reviewed on 17-03-2022
Wedding Date 04-12-2021
We are so very glad that we decided to have our big day at Bear Mountain Inn - from start to finish, their services created a picture perfect weekend. Valerie, our day of coordinator, is amazing. She is kind, attentive and thorough - my husband and I very much enjoyed working with her. The venue is beautiful in its own right, even before it is decorated, and the food is incredible. All the staff at Bear Mountain Inn made us feel so special and brought our wedding vision to life. One of the best parts about having your wedding at Bear Mountain Inn is that you can always go back to visit and relive the day, considering it is also a state park. We are looking forward to doing so on our first wedding anniversary. Do not hesitate to have your wedding at Bear Mountain Inn!
Reviewed on 17-03-2022
Katrina Lent (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-01-2022
I grew up going to Bear Mountain and always had it in the back of my mind as a nice place to have a wedding, but it absolutely surpassed all of my expectations. The food was amazing and the staff was fantastic. All of my guests have been telling me what an awesome venue it was. Everything went so smoothly the day of the wedding all I had to do was sit back and enjoy.
Reviewed on 27-01-2022
Wedding Date 22-01-2022
I grew up going to Bear Mountain and always had it in the back of my mind as a nice place to have a wedding, but it absolutely surpassed all of my expectations. The food was amazing and the staff was fantastic. All of my guests have been telling me what an awesome venue it was. Everything went so smoothly the day of the wedding all I had to do was sit back and enjoy.
Reviewed on 27-01-2022
Sarah Tarantino (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-01-2022
When we first Bear Mountain Inn, we fell in love with it. We almost didn't book it because we thought our wedding would be too small, but after seeing it in person, we KNEW we had to have our wedding there since it was so beautiful. On top of that, they offered such a great package, and Alysa was great to work with. Everything was amazing, and we couldn't be happier!,
Reviewed on 25-01-2022
Wedding Date 15-01-2022
When we first Bear Mountain Inn, we fell in love with it. We almost didn't book it because we thought our wedding would be too small, but after seeing it in person, we KNEW we had to have our wedding there since it was so beautiful. On top of that, they offered such a great package, and Alysa was great to work with. Everything was amazing, and we couldn't be happier!,
Reviewed on 25-01-2022
Joanne Girard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-12-2021
We had the best time at Bear Mountain! Our wedding was amazing and very low stress! All of our guests have been raving about our wedding for the past week. We could not have been happier. So many things were included with the package and we had so much fun being able to stay with the guests at the lodge. Valerie is amazing and it would not have been possible without her. We love you, Valerie! Thank you so much for everything.
Reviewed on 18-12-2021
Wedding Date 11-12-2021
We had the best time at Bear Mountain! Our wedding was amazing and very low stress! All of our guests have been raving about our wedding for the past week. We could not have been happier. So many things were included with the package and we had so much fun being able to stay with the guests at the lodge. Valerie is amazing and it would not have been possible without her. We love you, Valerie! Thank you so much for everything.
Reviewed on 18-12-2021
Vanessa Pansini (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-12-2021
Getting married at Bear Mountain was easily the best decision we made. Not only are all staff just absolutely wonderful to work with, but the value that you get for the price you pay is just unbeatable! Everything was included in our package, right down to cake and gratuity. The Merry Go Round was the best centerpiece, and we're still getting compliments on the food!!! Alysa was our coordinator - and we truly would recommend her to any and everyone. Do yourself a favor - at least consider Bear Mountain for your wedding/events - you will not be sorry!!
Reviewed on 15-12-2021
Wedding Date 04-12-2021
Getting married at Bear Mountain was easily the best decision we made. Not only are all staff just absolutely wonderful to work with, but the value that you get for the price you pay is just unbeatable! Everything was included in our package, right down to cake and gratuity. The Merry Go Round was the best centerpiece, and we're still getting compliments on the food!!! Alysa was our coordinator - and we truly would recommend her to any and everyone. Do yourself a favor - at least consider Bear Mountain for your wedding/events - you will not be sorry!!
Reviewed on 15-12-2021
Jill Brady (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-11-2021
Our wedding at the Bear Mountain Inn was a dream come true! From our first visit wandering around and meeting Alysa, who became our coordinator, to our wedding reception and farewell breakfast - we loved our experience with Bear Mountain! We hosted our wedding in the ballroom and had our wedding ceremony & cocktails on-site as well. Having an on-site coordinator was a huge help with everything - finding vendors, food selections, decor, logistics. So many vendors we met with had wonderful experience working at this venue and were familiar with the property - which helped as we were not from the immediate area. Having a venue with in-house catering made the food experience easy - the gourmet selections were amazing, our guests raved over the food at both the cocktail hour and reception. Service was amazing for the wedding- we had 120 people and no one waited in line at the bar! It was also great to have a venue that allowed for an on-site after party in the bar as we had many guests staying on-property. We were able to host a farewell breakfast as well. The only advice I can give it to make sure you know how you want to layout the room as it makes a huge difference to be able to discuss with vendors and, if you use the spa, make sure you are hyper organized because there was a lot of confusion (even though the hair stylist and makeup artist were AMAZING!!! I highly recommend this venue - and work with Alysa if you can as we will make planning a pleasure!
Reviewed on 08-12-2021
Wedding Date 26-11-2021
Our wedding at the Bear Mountain Inn was a dream come true! From our first visit wandering around and meeting Alysa, who became our coordinator, to our wedding reception and farewell breakfast - we loved our experience with Bear Mountain! We hosted our wedding in the ballroom and had our wedding ceremony & cocktails on-site as well. Having an on-site coordinator was a huge help with everything - finding vendors, food selections, decor, logistics. So many vendors we met with had wonderful experience working at this venue and were familiar with the property - which helped as we were not from the immediate area. Having a venue with in-house catering made the food experience easy - the gourmet selections were amazing, our guests raved over the food at both the cocktail hour and reception. Service was amazing for the wedding- we had 120 people and no one waited in line at the bar! It was also great to have a venue that allowed for an on-site after party in the bar as we had many guests staying on-property. We were able to host a farewell breakfast as well. The only advice I can give it to make sure you know how you want to layout the room as it makes a huge difference to be able to discuss with vendors and, if you use the spa, make sure you are hyper organized because there was a lot of confusion (even though the hair stylist and makeup artist were AMAZING!!! I highly recommend this venue - and work with Alysa if you can as we will make planning a pleasure!
Reviewed on 08-12-2021
Genine Doddo (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2021
This venue is horrible! Only reason why I am giving 2 stars is bc Alysa and Tracey are wonderful! This venue is so poorly run. Customer service is 0/10 . Absolutely no communication between anyone. You’re going to want to book it bc the views and the venue is stunning but it’s not worth the stress and tears!! Here’s what went wrong:1. They DOUBLE BOOKED my wedding date. Wanted me to change my date after I signed my contract and I hired all my vendors and made all deposits. Then they asked me “ if I just wanted to cancel my wedding ? “ Signing a contract means nothing to them. They hardly follow it. I had to sign about 5 contracts bc they kept making mistakes. 2. I was allotted a certain amount of rooms for my guests that were WRITTEN AND SIGNED IN MY CONTRACT. Then they told me they gave those rooms away to the Saturday wedding. My ENTIRE family had to be moved to a different location.*** Originally they told us if we get married on a Friday we get these rooms allotted Thursday and Friday night BUT if we get married on Saturday, we will NOT be allotted these rooms Friday bc the Friday wedding gets dibs. Sooo we chose to get married Friday and they STILL gave our rooms away to the Saturday wedding. 3. The front desk does not know how to function! They can not make reservations. I would have to call on behalf of my guests ALL THE TIME to fix issues. They also take days to return messages. They had my family under multiple room reservations when they only needed one room booked. Luckily they did not get charged for these extra rooms bc I kept on top of them. 4. The day I checked in I was supposed to get the bridal suite in rm 315 and they told me they gave to the Saturday bride ! meanwhile my wedding was on Friday. Instead of giving me the large suite for Friday ( my wedding day) and then giving it to the Saturday bride on Saturday (her wedding day) they gave it to the Saturday bride Thursday ,Friday and Saturday ! And gave me the smaller suite after arguing with them for 2 hours. 5. Valerie ( one of the wedding coordinators ) THREW AWAY MY WEDDING CAKE AND MY CAKE TOPPER THAT WAS PERSONALLY MADE on Etsy. Valerie, Gia, ( both wedding coordinators) and Saif (the GM ) are horrible. They did not help alleviate any issues. They did not care at all how many times I got screwed from them. Gia and Valerie will just stare at you while you’re making legitimate complaints and then they disappear and send someone else to try to fix the problem. Gias way of fixing the fact that they threw away my topper was “ oh we will let you pick out one from our gift shop” like what kind of answer is that? My topper cost me $60 and their stupid cheap statues were like $10 and none of them were actually wedding toppers just statues of bears. 6. Our banquet captain was nice but don’t expect to see her through out the night. We saw her maybe twice. Once In the beginning and once at the end to collect her tip. Didn’t come up to us once to ask if there is something she can do for us. Every time we needed something we had to ask a server. ***Alysa and Tracey were the only saving grace at that place and they both deserve to work somewhere better. Alysa my wedding coordinator is so lovely, organized and attentive. She is also prompt with emails. Tracey- who wasn’t even my coordinator is buying me a new topper and cake !! Gia sent Tracey after she didn’t want to help me. Gia went and hid in her office and sent Tracey to alleviate the issue which she did!
Reviewed on 20-10-2021
Wedding Date 08-10-2021
This venue is horrible! Only reason why I am giving 2 stars is bc Alysa and Tracey are wonderful! This venue is so poorly run. Customer service is 0/10 . Absolutely no communication between anyone. You’re going to want to book it bc the views and the venue is stunning but it’s not worth the stress and tears!! Here’s what went wrong:1. They DOUBLE BOOKED my wedding date. Wanted me to change my date after I signed my contract and I hired all my vendors and made all deposits. Then they asked me “ if I just wanted to cancel my wedding ? “ Signing a contract means nothing to them. They hardly follow it. I had to sign about 5 contracts bc they kept making mistakes. 2. I was allotted a certain amount of rooms for my guests that were WRITTEN AND SIGNED IN MY CONTRACT. Then they told me they gave those rooms away to the Saturday wedding. My ENTIRE family had to be moved to a different location.*** Originally they told us if we get married on a Friday we get these rooms allotted Thursday and Friday night BUT if we get married on Saturday, we will NOT be allotted these rooms Friday bc the Friday wedding gets dibs. Sooo we chose to get married Friday and they STILL gave our rooms away to the Saturday wedding. 3. The front desk does not know how to function! They can not make reservations. I would have to call on behalf of my guests ALL THE TIME to fix issues. They also take days to return messages. They had my family under multiple room reservations when they only needed one room booked. Luckily they did not get charged for these extra rooms bc I kept on top of them. 4. The day I checked in I was supposed to get the bridal suite in rm 315 and they told me they gave to the Saturday bride ! meanwhile my wedding was on Friday. Instead of giving me the large suite for Friday ( my wedding day) and then giving it to the Saturday bride on Saturday (her wedding day) they gave it to the Saturday bride Thursday ,Friday and Saturday ! And gave me the smaller suite after arguing with them for 2 hours. 5. Valerie ( one of the wedding coordinators ) THREW AWAY MY WEDDING CAKE AND MY CAKE TOPPER THAT WAS PERSONALLY MADE on Etsy. Valerie, Gia, ( both wedding coordinators) and Saif (the GM ) are horrible. They did not help alleviate any issues. They did not care at all how many times I got screwed from them. Gia and Valerie will just stare at you while you’re making legitimate complaints and then they disappear and send someone else to try to fix the problem. Gias way of fixing the fact that they threw away my topper was “ oh we will let you pick out one from our gift shop” like what kind of answer is that? My topper cost me $60 and their stupid cheap statues were like $10 and none of them were actually wedding toppers just statues of bears. 6. Our banquet captain was nice but don’t expect to see her through out the night. We saw her maybe twice. Once In the beginning and once at the end to collect her tip. Didn’t come up to us once to ask if there is something she can do for us. Every time we needed something we had to ask a server. ***Alysa and Tracey were the only saving grace at that place and they both deserve to work somewhere better. Alysa my wedding coordinator is so lovely, organized and attentive. She is also prompt with emails. Tracey- who wasn’t even my coordinator is buying me a new topper and cake !! Gia sent Tracey after she didn’t want to help me. Gia went and hid in her office and sent Tracey to alleviate the issue which she did!
Reviewed on 20-10-2021
Jillian Davis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-07-2021
We had our wedding this weekend at Bear Mountain Inn and everything went perfectly. We toured Bear Mountain Inn toward the beginning of our engagement and ended up comparing everything else we saw to it. It had everything we wanted; a beautiful outdoor ceremony space, a natural and open reception ballroom (we got married at the Inn), and places for our family and bridal party to stay. We were so fortunate to work with Alysa, who helped guide us from tour to the day after our wedding. She was incredibly communicative, helpful, and sweet. We also worked with Gia and Mina at different parts of our journey. Everyone at Bear Mountain Inn was incredible. A few highlights:-Bear Mountain feels like a destination wedding without being far from home. Our guests were able to enjoy all of the amenities of Bear Mountain State Park and stay on property in one of their 3 options for accommodations. -We were able to have our rehearsal dinner on site at the Merry Go Round Pavilion. Our guests were thrilled with the casual BBQ dinner (the catering menu is extensive!) and working carousel. It was a unique and memorable dinner to say thank you to our bridal party and family. -Bear Mountain Inn has a spa where all of my girls and I got ready. They did an amazing job on all of the hair and makeup. We also got massages the day after our wedding, which were incredible. -The food was delicious! Our guests were really happy with our options and BMI was even able to offer a vegan option for our guests.-We were able to host a morning after breakfast for our guests who stayed over. -The bridal suite! The pictures on their website don’t do this beautiful space justice. We booked it for the evening before our wedding as well and it made the perfect place for the bridesmaids to relax and get ready for the wedding. It was also included in our package for us the night of our wedding. A couple things to keep in mind:-It’s a state park and there may be people around during your wedding. It was not disruptive at all and didn’t bother us, but its something we didn’t consider before we booked. We are so grateful to Alysa and the whole staff at Bear Mountain Inn. Thank you for the perfect wedding weekend!
Reviewed on 14-07-2021
Wedding Date 10-07-2021
We had our wedding this weekend at Bear Mountain Inn and everything went perfectly. We toured Bear Mountain Inn toward the beginning of our engagement and ended up comparing everything else we saw to it. It had everything we wanted; a beautiful outdoor ceremony space, a natural and open reception ballroom (we got married at the Inn), and places for our family and bridal party to stay. We were so fortunate to work with Alysa, who helped guide us from tour to the day after our wedding. She was incredibly communicative, helpful, and sweet. We also worked with Gia and Mina at different parts of our journey. Everyone at Bear Mountain Inn was incredible. A few highlights:-Bear Mountain feels like a destination wedding without being far from home. Our guests were able to enjoy all of the amenities of Bear Mountain State Park and stay on property in one of their 3 options for accommodations. -We were able to have our rehearsal dinner on site at the Merry Go Round Pavilion. Our guests were thrilled with the casual BBQ dinner (the catering menu is extensive!) and working carousel. It was a unique and memorable dinner to say thank you to our bridal party and family. -Bear Mountain Inn has a spa where all of my girls and I got ready. They did an amazing job on all of the hair and makeup. We also got massages the day after our wedding, which were incredible. -The food was delicious! Our guests were really happy with our options and BMI was even able to offer a vegan option for our guests.-We were able to host a morning after breakfast for our guests who stayed over. -The bridal suite! The pictures on their website don’t do this beautiful space justice. We booked it for the evening before our wedding as well and it made the perfect place for the bridesmaids to relax and get ready for the wedding. It was also included in our package for us the night of our wedding. A couple things to keep in mind:-It’s a state park and there may be people around during your wedding. It was not disruptive at all and didn’t bother us, but its something we didn’t consider before we booked. We are so grateful to Alysa and the whole staff at Bear Mountain Inn. Thank you for the perfect wedding weekend!
Reviewed on 14-07-2021
Sandra Verdugo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-03-2021
My now husband and I had admired the views at Bear Mountain for awhile. A year ago we had looked at their rates for a wedding and it was out of our budget... Due to COVID our venue closed & we were grateful to be able to explore Bear Mountain. Due to the loss of business Bear Mountain had, they created special elopement packages. It was ideal for us to be married in this magical space with our most loved ones (restrictions in place.) Mina Park helped us plan our wedding in 3 months and what started off as an elopement became a beautiful intimate wedding with 30 guests at the Overlook Lodge. Mina helped us book group rates for my party as most of us stayed the day before at the Lodge. She also let us decorate the space the day before. She really pays attention to detail and addresses any concerns or wishes from connecting you to vendors, your seating, rehearsal, etc. The day of my wedding it was about a 3 and a half hour event, including the ceremony, cocktail hour, buffet style entrees and unlimited drinks (wine and beer.) We were allowed to have a parents dance and first dance as a married couple. Now restrictions are lifting and I believe you are allowed to dance. Still- we loved that due to no dancing we paid more attention to the guests. It was a once in a lifetime experience and what is even better is that we can always come back to remember the night. I definitely recommend. Also, will say as a tip to make sure you reach out to their spa/salon for massages, hair, nails and makeup asap as they get booked!
Reviewed on 23-04-2021
Wedding Date 21-03-2021
My now husband and I had admired the views at Bear Mountain for awhile. A year ago we had looked at their rates for a wedding and it was out of our budget... Due to COVID our venue closed & we were grateful to be able to explore Bear Mountain. Due to the loss of business Bear Mountain had, they created special elopement packages. It was ideal for us to be married in this magical space with our most loved ones (restrictions in place.) Mina Park helped us plan our wedding in 3 months and what started off as an elopement became a beautiful intimate wedding with 30 guests at the Overlook Lodge. Mina helped us book group rates for my party as most of us stayed the day before at the Lodge. She also let us decorate the space the day before. She really pays attention to detail and addresses any concerns or wishes from connecting you to vendors, your seating, rehearsal, etc. The day of my wedding it was about a 3 and a half hour event, including the ceremony, cocktail hour, buffet style entrees and unlimited drinks (wine and beer.) We were allowed to have a parents dance and first dance as a married couple. Now restrictions are lifting and I believe you are allowed to dance. Still- we loved that due to no dancing we paid more attention to the guests. It was a once in a lifetime experience and what is even better is that we can always come back to remember the night. I definitely recommend. Also, will say as a tip to make sure you reach out to their spa/salon for massages, hair, nails and makeup asap as they get booked!
Reviewed on 23-04-2021
Judy Schwartz (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2020
This venue was spectacular! My daughter just got married here on New Year’s Eve. The venue is amazing, the staff professional, caring, creative and a pleasure to work with... even under the trying circumstances of doing a Covid wedding. The event was magical and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Mina Park and her crew!!! Judy S.
Reviewed on 07-01-2021
Wedding Date 31-12-2020
This venue was spectacular! My daughter just got married here on New Year’s Eve. The venue is amazing, the staff professional, caring, creative and a pleasure to work with... even under the trying circumstances of doing a Covid wedding. The event was magical and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Mina Park and her crew!!! Judy S.
Reviewed on 07-01-2021
Alexandra Chehli (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-11-2020
After having my big wedding postponed I knew I was still going to get married on that day. I contacted Bear Mountain and learned that they host micro weddings. James and I were able to meet with Mina and replan our entire wedding in about 2 months. My husband and I got married at the merry-go-round pavilion at bear mountain inn on 11/28/2020. Our biggest concern was keeping everyone safe; the safety guidelines were fantastic, tables were spread out and they go by the NYS rule of 50 people and no dancing. They currently have a buffet style dinner and have the servers who are gloved and have mask handing the food out, so no one else is touch the spoon. Everyone felt comfortable. Mina allowed for us to come up the day before to decorate the space, her attention to detail was phenomenal and she helped so much! She always answered my text messages, emails, phone calls, Mina and her team were a delight to work with. Also the scenery at bear mountain is breathtaking, I can’t get over the photos I have received. Thank you Mina for making our day special and easy to plan!
Reviewed on 23-12-2020
Wedding Date 28-11-2020
After having my big wedding postponed I knew I was still going to get married on that day. I contacted Bear Mountain and learned that they host micro weddings. James and I were able to meet with Mina and replan our entire wedding in about 2 months. My husband and I got married at the merry-go-round pavilion at bear mountain inn on 11/28/2020. Our biggest concern was keeping everyone safe; the safety guidelines were fantastic, tables were spread out and they go by the NYS rule of 50 people and no dancing. They currently have a buffet style dinner and have the servers who are gloved and have mask handing the food out, so no one else is touch the spoon. Everyone felt comfortable. Mina allowed for us to come up the day before to decorate the space, her attention to detail was phenomenal and she helped so much! She always answered my text messages, emails, phone calls, Mina and her team were a delight to work with. Also the scenery at bear mountain is breathtaking, I can’t get over the photos I have received. Thank you Mina for making our day special and easy to plan!
Reviewed on 23-12-2020
Kristina Onishchuk (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-09-2020
COVID-19 Review: With the pandemic making it hard to move forward with our wedding due to guest restrictions and my family being from around the world, we had to cancel our wedding. Bear Mountain (and specifically Valerie our venue coordinator) made this whole uneasy process comforting and seamless! We had specifically booked the Bear Mountain Carousel location (it's an indoor space used during the day as part of the state park for carousel rides open to the public). Think carousel area by the Brooklyn Bridge but far more enchanting. At night, it turns into a wedding venue where guests can have tables around the carousel and ride it as part of the special day's fun. Even before disaster struck, they were accomodating with requests on menu substitutions and tastings, always ready to answer our questions, and allow you to pay by credit card (ladies- use this option to get cash back or points towards your honeymoon!). I could not have imagined any other venue being this great. While we are not doing a wedding with the venue, we will definitely be using them for future events. I am normally very critical of customer service as many places/vendors miss the mark, but rest assured Bear Mountain is not one of those places! We went through so many locations when picking a venue and this one fulfilled every category - rustic chic, convenience of hotel on premises, beautiful scenery for pictures, and excellent service. I wholeheartedly recommend them!
Reviewed on 18-08-2020
Wedding Date 26-09-2020
COVID-19 Review: With the pandemic making it hard to move forward with our wedding due to guest restrictions and my family being from around the world, we had to cancel our wedding. Bear Mountain (and specifically Valerie our venue coordinator) made this whole uneasy process comforting and seamless! We had specifically booked the Bear Mountain Carousel location (it's an indoor space used during the day as part of the state park for carousel rides open to the public). Think carousel area by the Brooklyn Bridge but far more enchanting. At night, it turns into a wedding venue where guests can have tables around the carousel and ride it as part of the special day's fun. Even before disaster struck, they were accomodating with requests on menu substitutions and tastings, always ready to answer our questions, and allow you to pay by credit card (ladies- use this option to get cash back or points towards your honeymoon!). I could not have imagined any other venue being this great. While we are not doing a wedding with the venue, we will definitely be using them for future events. I am normally very critical of customer service as many places/vendors miss the mark, but rest assured Bear Mountain is not one of those places! We went through so many locations when picking a venue and this one fulfilled every category - rustic chic, convenience of hotel on premises, beautiful scenery for pictures, and excellent service. I wholeheartedly recommend them!
Reviewed on 18-08-2020
Paige Murray (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-12-2019
We got married at Bear Mountain Inn in December. Everything was more perfect than we could have ever imagined. The Director of Catering, Mina Park was the most helpful and professional person, helping with the big stuff, to the little last minute changes and even helping with things like bustling my dress right before the cocktail hour. Mina knew that we probably would not be able to eat at the cocktail hour because of all the talking so she gave us samples of all the cocktail hour food in a suite right before we went down, which was so great! We had a very big wedding and we had hotel rooms booked throughout Bear Mountain and the room block and the hotel rooms were perfect, thanks to the staff at Bear Mountain .The staff was so amazing all of our guests were raving about them and even hugging the waitstaff and the bartenders goodbye at the end of the night. The cocktail hour and the buffet food were amazing. The venue itself is extremely beautiful and rustic and the amazing staff and wedding team at Bear Mountain make it even more worth it to get married there. 10/10 would recommend to anyone thinking about it!
Reviewed on 20-01-2020
Wedding Date 28-12-2019
We got married at Bear Mountain Inn in December. Everything was more perfect than we could have ever imagined. The Director of Catering, Mina Park was the most helpful and professional person, helping with the big stuff, to the little last minute changes and even helping with things like bustling my dress right before the cocktail hour. Mina knew that we probably would not be able to eat at the cocktail hour because of all the talking so she gave us samples of all the cocktail hour food in a suite right before we went down, which was so great! We had a very big wedding and we had hotel rooms booked throughout Bear Mountain and the room block and the hotel rooms were perfect, thanks to the staff at Bear Mountain .The staff was so amazing all of our guests were raving about them and even hugging the waitstaff and the bartenders goodbye at the end of the night. The cocktail hour and the buffet food were amazing. The venue itself is extremely beautiful and rustic and the amazing staff and wedding team at Bear Mountain make it even more worth it to get married there. 10/10 would recommend to anyone thinking about it!
Reviewed on 20-01-2020
Kathryn M (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-11-2019
We had our wedding reception at Bear Mountain Inn in November. It was absolutely beautiful and we received many compliments on the warm atmosphere and awesome food. Alysa was our coordinator and I could not have asked for someone better. She was extremely organized and responsive and gave great advice. The day of the wedding I did not have to worry about a single detail thanks to her! The chef was super accommodating to dietary restrictions and the staff was extremely hardworking and friendly! A bonus was taking our wedding photos on top of Perkins Memorial which we will never forget! Thank you Alysa and team for helping with the best day we could’ve asked for!!
Reviewed on 08-01-2020
Wedding Date 01-11-2019
We had our wedding reception at Bear Mountain Inn in November. It was absolutely beautiful and we received many compliments on the warm atmosphere and awesome food. Alysa was our coordinator and I could not have asked for someone better. She was extremely organized and responsive and gave great advice. The day of the wedding I did not have to worry about a single detail thanks to her! The chef was super accommodating to dietary restrictions and the staff was extremely hardworking and friendly! A bonus was taking our wedding photos on top of Perkins Memorial which we will never forget! Thank you Alysa and team for helping with the best day we could’ve asked for!!
Reviewed on 08-01-2020
Angela Perrone (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-11-2019
It’s hard to find all of the words to describe how incredibly amazing the Bear Mountain Wedding experience was. They really made the day the best day of our lives. From the moment I sat down on our tour with Valerie, it was clear that this was where we would get married. She took care of everything right from the start - and not just wedding details and planning, but throughout the process she took amazing care of us and really made us feel special and welcome. Together with Gia & Alyssa, they removed any stress, worry or chaos about weddings, which is a pretty impossible feat. Mina is another team member who wasn’t part of our wedding planning but somehow she managed to be part of it and make the experience that much greater. What I am saying is - that entire team is absolute FIRE and you can rest easy in their hands. They are a FANTASTIC crew from from front desk to the kitchen. The chef is OUTSTANDING. The food is INCREDIBLE. The space is GORGEOUS and everything about every moment is WARM and WONDERFUL. On the day of it felt as though the team were part of our family. Everything was smooth and as care free as a wedding day can be. And for that I am eternal grateful and recommend this team for your wedding, events, or for any occasion or emergency! They’ve got your back. (Valerie is a saint!)Whatever wedding dream you have, they bring it to life. All the stars. And all the thumbs up (my husband was born with 3 thumbs, and if that 3rd thumb were still around, it would be up too!)
Reviewed on 05-01-2020
Wedding Date 16-11-2019
It’s hard to find all of the words to describe how incredibly amazing the Bear Mountain Wedding experience was. They really made the day the best day of our lives. From the moment I sat down on our tour with Valerie, it was clear that this was where we would get married. She took care of everything right from the start - and not just wedding details and planning, but throughout the process she took amazing care of us and really made us feel special and welcome. Together with Gia & Alyssa, they removed any stress, worry or chaos about weddings, which is a pretty impossible feat. Mina is another team member who wasn’t part of our wedding planning but somehow she managed to be part of it and make the experience that much greater. What I am saying is - that entire team is absolute FIRE and you can rest easy in their hands. They are a FANTASTIC crew from from front desk to the kitchen. The chef is OUTSTANDING. The food is INCREDIBLE. The space is GORGEOUS and everything about every moment is WARM and WONDERFUL. On the day of it felt as though the team were part of our family. Everything was smooth and as care free as a wedding day can be. And for that I am eternal grateful and recommend this team for your wedding, events, or for any occasion or emergency! They’ve got your back. (Valerie is a saint!)Whatever wedding dream you have, they bring it to life. All the stars. And all the thumbs up (my husband was born with 3 thumbs, and if that 3rd thumb were still around, it would be up too!)
Reviewed on 05-01-2020
Brittany Piko (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-11-2019
We had our wedding at the Overlook Lodge at Bear Mountain in the beginning of November. Everything about the wedding turned out amazing. The venue was gorgeous and we loved the accessibility of having the ceremony and reception all in the same place. The scenery was breathtaking especially with the changing seasons. It was also really convenient to have our hair and makeup done right in the Spa. Mina Park was our point person for everything throughout the planning process and she could not have been more helpful and accomodating with our requests. If you are looking for a picturesque wedding venue capable of providing most services with a friendly staff who goes above and beyond I would definitely recommend Bear Mountain!
Reviewed on 02-12-2019
Wedding Date 02-11-2019
We had our wedding at the Overlook Lodge at Bear Mountain in the beginning of November. Everything about the wedding turned out amazing. The venue was gorgeous and we loved the accessibility of having the ceremony and reception all in the same place. The scenery was breathtaking especially with the changing seasons. It was also really convenient to have our hair and makeup done right in the Spa. Mina Park was our point person for everything throughout the planning process and she could not have been more helpful and accomodating with our requests. If you are looking for a picturesque wedding venue capable of providing most services with a friendly staff who goes above and beyond I would definitely recommend Bear Mountain!
Reviewed on 02-12-2019
Matthew Selsky (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-10-2019
We got married here on Friday, oh man what an experience, everything from the cleanliness of the grounds to the excellent Wedding Planner Mina! Delicious delicious inhouse catering as well as excellent lighting and special fireplaces for the cocktail hour space. We used the carousel as well for our getting ready photos and bridal party photos! A total 10/10 !
Reviewed on 28-10-2019
Wedding Date 25-10-2019
We got married here on Friday, oh man what an experience, everything from the cleanliness of the grounds to the excellent Wedding Planner Mina! Delicious delicious inhouse catering as well as excellent lighting and special fireplaces for the cocktail hour space. We used the carousel as well for our getting ready photos and bridal party photos! A total 10/10 !
Reviewed on 28-10-2019
Camille Britton-De Jesus (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-09-2019
Our wedding ceremony and reception was held at Bear Mountain Inn. We worked with Valerie who is the on-site Coordinator for the venue. Valerie was a complete treasure to work with. She was extremely kind, helpful and communicative throughout the planning process. She gave us great thoughts and insights. The day before and day of our wedding she was a Rockstar. When we would become flustered or overwhelmed she was there to help us think things through and she even found my husbands glasses when he misplaced them! We also had the pleasure of working with Mina, Gia, and Antionette who also are gems!! The ceremony was beautiful, the cocktail hour and reception was equally gorgeous. The food was delicious and the plating was beautiful. Our guests and ourselves included truly had a wonderful experience and were left with memories that will last us a lifetime! We truly have no words other than Bear Mountain Inn, their staff and Valerie are exceptional!
Reviewed on 27-10-2019
Wedding Date 27-09-2019
Our wedding ceremony and reception was held at Bear Mountain Inn. We worked with Valerie who is the on-site Coordinator for the venue. Valerie was a complete treasure to work with. She was extremely kind, helpful and communicative throughout the planning process. She gave us great thoughts and insights. The day before and day of our wedding she was a Rockstar. When we would become flustered or overwhelmed she was there to help us think things through and she even found my husbands glasses when he misplaced them! We also had the pleasure of working with Mina, Gia, and Antionette who also are gems!! The ceremony was beautiful, the cocktail hour and reception was equally gorgeous. The food was delicious and the plating was beautiful. Our guests and ourselves included truly had a wonderful experience and were left with memories that will last us a lifetime! We truly have no words other than Bear Mountain Inn, their staff and Valerie are exceptional!
Reviewed on 27-10-2019
Megan Comerford (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
We got married at the Bear Mountain Inn -- Mina and her staff are amazing. The venue was beautiful, and we were able to make a last minute call and do the ceremony outside. The staff who worked our wedding were THE BEST. They took care of all the details, made sure my husband and I ate, made our guests feel welcome, and were just so thoughtful. Mina was wonderful to work with during planning -- she had great suggestions, patiently answered all our questions, and made our day so so special.
Reviewed on 08-10-2019
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
We got married at the Bear Mountain Inn -- Mina and her staff are amazing. The venue was beautiful, and we were able to make a last minute call and do the ceremony outside. The staff who worked our wedding were THE BEST. They took care of all the details, made sure my husband and I ate, made our guests feel welcome, and were just so thoughtful. Mina was wonderful to work with during planning -- she had great suggestions, patiently answered all our questions, and made our day so so special.
Reviewed on 08-10-2019
Dan H (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-07-2019
My daughters July 2019 wedding at the Bear Mountain Inn was truly wonderful (and our large family has MANY weddings). We even had rehearsal dinner there. The spectacular outdoor grounds, the perfect lodging, the incredible food, thoughtful party room structure, but most of all…THE GRACIOUS STAFF. From housekeeping to front desk, from wait staff to chef (Armando), from barkeeps to catering (Gia), we could not have been happier. Valerie (Coordinator) and Rich (Banquet Captain) were graciously professional and hands-on the whole weekend. A most memorable weekend and perfect wedding. THANK YOU 😊.
Reviewed on 18-07-2019
Wedding Date 13-07-2019
My daughters July 2019 wedding at the Bear Mountain Inn was truly wonderful (and our large family has MANY weddings). We even had rehearsal dinner there. The spectacular outdoor grounds, the perfect lodging, the incredible food, thoughtful party room structure, but most of all…THE GRACIOUS STAFF. From housekeeping to front desk, from wait staff to chef (Armando), from barkeeps to catering (Gia), we could not have been happier. Valerie (Coordinator) and Rich (Banquet Captain) were graciously professional and hands-on the whole weekend. A most memorable weekend and perfect wedding. THANK YOU 😊.
Reviewed on 18-07-2019
Gabi Chillemi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-01-2019
Where do we begin? As a wedding photographer’s wife, I have seen so many photos of different weddings and heard horror stories of venues simply not living up to a bride and groom’s expectations. My husband assured me that the Bear Mountain Inn was one of the venues that time and again did live up to the expectations every time he photographed a wedding there.Without Mina, our coordinator; Rich, our maître d; and their staff our wedding day would not have gone as perfectly as it did. There was a snowstorm the day of the wedding, which led to plenty of issues and stress, including guests and our shuttle company cancelling last minute. This is where Mina really exceeded our expectations and kept me from having a breakdown on my wedding day. With so many things seeming to go wrong at once that were totally out of anyone’s control, she somehow found a way to calm me down and take control of any and everything we needed. Mina went above and beyond to make sure she found a new shuttle company for us to work with the night before our wedding, hired extra staff to be available in case others couldn’t make it in with the storm, and seamlessly rearranged tables to accommodate for the last minute cancellations from a handful of our guests. She and her staff even slept over the night of the wedding to continue working into the morning hours to make sure our wedding was as perfect as possible. I was given the freedom to design the reception space as I pleased, and my vision was executed flawlessly by the staff. We even booked one of the rooms downstairs at the Inn for our rehearsal dinner because we love the look and feel of the entire space – not to mention the incredible food. Everywhere you look it’s inviting, cozy, and romantic, which is exactly what we had in mind for our wedding weekend. We could not recommend the Bear Mountain Inn enough for a wedding venue. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!
Reviewed on 26-02-2019
Wedding Date 19-01-2019
Where do we begin? As a wedding photographer’s wife, I have seen so many photos of different weddings and heard horror stories of venues simply not living up to a bride and groom’s expectations. My husband assured me that the Bear Mountain Inn was one of the venues that time and again did live up to the expectations every time he photographed a wedding there.Without Mina, our coordinator; Rich, our maître d; and their staff our wedding day would not have gone as perfectly as it did. There was a snowstorm the day of the wedding, which led to plenty of issues and stress, including guests and our shuttle company cancelling last minute. This is where Mina really exceeded our expectations and kept me from having a breakdown on my wedding day. With so many things seeming to go wrong at once that were totally out of anyone’s control, she somehow found a way to calm me down and take control of any and everything we needed. Mina went above and beyond to make sure she found a new shuttle company for us to work with the night before our wedding, hired extra staff to be available in case others couldn’t make it in with the storm, and seamlessly rearranged tables to accommodate for the last minute cancellations from a handful of our guests. She and her staff even slept over the night of the wedding to continue working into the morning hours to make sure our wedding was as perfect as possible. I was given the freedom to design the reception space as I pleased, and my vision was executed flawlessly by the staff. We even booked one of the rooms downstairs at the Inn for our rehearsal dinner because we love the look and feel of the entire space – not to mention the incredible food. Everywhere you look it’s inviting, cozy, and romantic, which is exactly what we had in mind for our wedding weekend. We could not recommend the Bear Mountain Inn enough for a wedding venue. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!
Reviewed on 26-02-2019
Patricia D'Amato (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-12-2018
I was in the car the other day with my daughter, and I said to her, \"Out of all the venues we considered for your wedding, I am so happy you and Jim chose the Bear Mountain Inn!\" The reception was just amazing; our guests are still talking about it. From the beginning, we appreciated the setting, and we knew it would look even more beautiful in December. We worked with Valerie who ensured that all of our needs were met and went over and above to help in the planning of the day. She made sure that any concerns were taken care of, and we were comforted to have her on site for any last minute needs and questions. Alysa assisted us in touring the hotel facilities so we knew where our guests would be staying and was also helpful through the whole process. At the cocktail hour and reception, the food was plentiful and delicious. The staff was friendly, courteous, and eager to please. The ballroom is spacious, and the dance floor was large enough for our guests to dance freely. We were very happy that we could have an after party in the lounge and then enjoy the guest brunch there in the morning. The convenience of being able to stay on property was an added plus.
Reviewed on 24-02-2019
Wedding Date 29-12-2018
I was in the car the other day with my daughter, and I said to her, \"Out of all the venues we considered for your wedding, I am so happy you and Jim chose the Bear Mountain Inn!\" The reception was just amazing; our guests are still talking about it. From the beginning, we appreciated the setting, and we knew it would look even more beautiful in December. We worked with Valerie who ensured that all of our needs were met and went over and above to help in the planning of the day. She made sure that any concerns were taken care of, and we were comforted to have her on site for any last minute needs and questions. Alysa assisted us in touring the hotel facilities so we knew where our guests would be staying and was also helpful through the whole process. At the cocktail hour and reception, the food was plentiful and delicious. The staff was friendly, courteous, and eager to please. The ballroom is spacious, and the dance floor was large enough for our guests to dance freely. We were very happy that we could have an after party in the lounge and then enjoy the guest brunch there in the morning. The convenience of being able to stay on property was an added plus.
Reviewed on 24-02-2019
Nikole Gavriilidis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
We loved the venue and the coordinators were amazing to work with. They were very accommodating to everything that we wanted for our big day. We chose the Merry-Go-Round pavilion and were extremely pleased. All of our family and friends loved the setting and the carousel was a huge hit. We had 80 guests in total and the size was just right. We were a little nervous about the ceremony and reception being in the same spot, but the staff was amazing in how they transformed the room over a few quick minutes.
Reviewed on 01-01-2019
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
We loved the venue and the coordinators were amazing to work with. They were very accommodating to everything that we wanted for our big day. We chose the Merry-Go-Round pavilion and were extremely pleased. All of our family and friends loved the setting and the carousel was a huge hit. We had 80 guests in total and the size was just right. We were a little nervous about the ceremony and reception being in the same spot, but the staff was amazing in how they transformed the room over a few quick minutes.
Reviewed on 01-01-2019
Chelsea Frasier (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-12-2018
Our wedding at Bear Mountain was absolutely magical. We knew at our first consultation that this was the venue for us. The property alone is breathtaking in a rustic chic way, surrounded by nature nestled next to the Hudson River. Their holiday decorations are beautiful and create such an exciting and happy ambiance (And essentially does half the decorating work for you!) We had a Welcome Party in lieu of a rehearsal dinner Friday night at the Overlook Lodge. Guests commented that could very well have been the wedding considering how beautiful the setting was and how great the food was. It also put less pressure on us to greet every single guest Saturday at the wedding because you have a chance to mingle beforehand. The wedding was Saturday at the Inn and it was just about perfect. Everything was organized and decorated perfectly to our expectations. We didn't even need an actual rehearsal because Mina and Laurie were so calm and directing us as we went. The rooms were spacious and nice. I believe both the Lodge and Inn have been renovated in recent years. ALL of our guests commented on how amazing the food was from cocktail hour to dinner. The only real issues we had were that there are limited rooms available because it's not a huge hotel so we had to try and accommodate guests elsewhere (Also not uncommon, but just difficult for us to keep track of who was where and half our guests were from Michigan). Mina is a sweetheart to work with, but difficult at times to reach because she's really a one-woman show. We hope she gets more support soon! There were minor miscommunication issues between different vendors, but that's not unheard of and they were resolved in a timely manner. This is a reflection on how professional and experienced Mina and Laurie are. We will forever think fondly of our wedding and love that we can go there anytime we want to enjoy the park and everything they have to offer.
Reviewed on 21-12-2018
Wedding Date 08-12-2018
Our wedding at Bear Mountain was absolutely magical. We knew at our first consultation that this was the venue for us. The property alone is breathtaking in a rustic chic way, surrounded by nature nestled next to the Hudson River. Their holiday decorations are beautiful and create such an exciting and happy ambiance (And essentially does half the decorating work for you!) We had a Welcome Party in lieu of a rehearsal dinner Friday night at the Overlook Lodge. Guests commented that could very well have been the wedding considering how beautiful the setting was and how great the food was. It also put less pressure on us to greet every single guest Saturday at the wedding because you have a chance to mingle beforehand. The wedding was Saturday at the Inn and it was just about perfect. Everything was organized and decorated perfectly to our expectations. We didn't even need an actual rehearsal because Mina and Laurie were so calm and directing us as we went. The rooms were spacious and nice. I believe both the Lodge and Inn have been renovated in recent years. ALL of our guests commented on how amazing the food was from cocktail hour to dinner. The only real issues we had were that there are limited rooms available because it's not a huge hotel so we had to try and accommodate guests elsewhere (Also not uncommon, but just difficult for us to keep track of who was where and half our guests were from Michigan). Mina is a sweetheart to work with, but difficult at times to reach because she's really a one-woman show. We hope she gets more support soon! There were minor miscommunication issues between different vendors, but that's not unheard of and they were resolved in a timely manner. This is a reflection on how professional and experienced Mina and Laurie are. We will forever think fondly of our wedding and love that we can go there anytime we want to enjoy the park and everything they have to offer.
Reviewed on 21-12-2018
Terri Kohler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2018
We did a lot of research and I can say with full confidence that Bear Mountain was THE MOST magical place to get married. Valerie and the rest of the staff were responsive and caring and let us have exactly the kind of day we wanted. The food is delicious and the chef was so accommodating of various food allergies. I can't say enough good things about the Merry Go Round at Bear Mountain.
Reviewed on 20-12-2018
Wedding Date 07-10-2018
We did a lot of research and I can say with full confidence that Bear Mountain was THE MOST magical place to get married. Valerie and the rest of the staff were responsive and caring and let us have exactly the kind of day we wanted. The food is delicious and the chef was so accommodating of various food allergies. I can't say enough good things about the Merry Go Round at Bear Mountain.
Reviewed on 20-12-2018
Robert Corrado (parent) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-12-2018
If you want a 100% honest revue of everything at this venue, then sit down and take the time to read this.First i must tell you this is a beautiful historical place that is renovating as i write this. The renovations are needed as it old and rustic, but they are renovating.The main room is spectacular and has been renovated. The grounds are awesome for picture taking. The rooms are so so and need work but they are very spacious and for a wedding venue, my room (the junior suite) was just fine. The bridal suite is awesome and more then enough room for your entire wedding party to get ready. The prices are average and what i expected to pay.Ok now on to the staff and wedding event coordinator.We were very very fortunate to get Valerie Z. She is a goddess. There is no way we would have gotten it done with out her. She is the best of the best. Professional, stern, friendly, knowledgable and most of all experienced. Need I say more? Alyssa Q. The nicest, easiest person to work with. We had over 100 people staying at the Inn, the overlook, the lodges and cabins and Alyssa handled all this with a smile. Dawn, Erin and other front desk personal. We bombarded them with people and room changes and i was worried they would get mad or cop an attitude, these two wonderful young ladies were the best. Ok, lets go over the mistakes I made.When i signed the contract i didn't release we didn't have enough hot food at the cocktail hour, I didn't catch this and my guests were going hungry I didn't catch this at contract signing. Also only picked two dinners and one vegetarian dish, i should have had more options. But i thought there basic wedding package was enough but i was wrong. I said before they are updating but they need more staff and the need to move faster, The cabin were extremely in need of updating and repair. The overlook lodge was nice but old. Some of my guests loved the vintage look others didn't. The food was vert tasty but some guest complained it was cold. I told them to send it back and they did. Hot food was then served. The alcohol was served well and guests were tipsy so no complaint there. Again the staff was wonderful. Thats about it. If you do have any questions that i can assist you with please feel free to email me at robertecorrado@aol.com Thank you
Reviewed on 20-12-2018
Wedding Date 15-12-2018
If you want a 100% honest revue of everything at this venue, then sit down and take the time to read this.First i must tell you this is a beautiful historical place that is renovating as i write this. The renovations are needed as it old and rustic, but they are renovating.The main room is spectacular and has been renovated. The grounds are awesome for picture taking. The rooms are so so and need work but they are very spacious and for a wedding venue, my room (the junior suite) was just fine. The bridal suite is awesome and more then enough room for your entire wedding party to get ready. The prices are average and what i expected to pay.Ok now on to the staff and wedding event coordinator.We were very very fortunate to get Valerie Z. She is a goddess. There is no way we would have gotten it done with out her. She is the best of the best. Professional, stern, friendly, knowledgable and most of all experienced. Need I say more? Alyssa Q. The nicest, easiest person to work with. We had over 100 people staying at the Inn, the overlook, the lodges and cabins and Alyssa handled all this with a smile. Dawn, Erin and other front desk personal. We bombarded them with people and room changes and i was worried they would get mad or cop an attitude, these two wonderful young ladies were the best. Ok, lets go over the mistakes I made.When i signed the contract i didn't release we didn't have enough hot food at the cocktail hour, I didn't catch this and my guests were going hungry I didn't catch this at contract signing. Also only picked two dinners and one vegetarian dish, i should have had more options. But i thought there basic wedding package was enough but i was wrong. I said before they are updating but they need more staff and the need to move faster, The cabin were extremely in need of updating and repair. The overlook lodge was nice but old. Some of my guests loved the vintage look others didn't. The food was vert tasty but some guest complained it was cold. I told them to send it back and they did. Hot food was then served. The alcohol was served well and guests were tipsy so no complaint there. Again the staff was wonderful. Thats about it. If you do have any questions that i can assist you with please feel free to email me at robertecorrado@aol.com Thank you
Reviewed on 20-12-2018
Sarah Cwikla (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-12-2018
My wedding at the carousel in early December exceeded my expectations. Valerie was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was kind and beyond helpful answering all my questions throughout the year. She was always happy and positive when we went to visit. The staff the night of the wedding were wonderful. They made sure our night was perfect. I could not race enough about this whole experience. The food was outstanding as well.
Reviewed on 14-12-2018
Wedding Date 07-12-2018
My wedding at the carousel in early December exceeded my expectations. Valerie was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was kind and beyond helpful answering all my questions throughout the year. She was always happy and positive when we went to visit. The staff the night of the wedding were wonderful. They made sure our night was perfect. I could not race enough about this whole experience. The food was outstanding as well.
Reviewed on 14-12-2018
Mark S (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-11-2018
We got married at the Bear Mountain Overlook Lodge in November 2018 and can't say enough great things about the experience and the staff, especially Mina Park and Alysa Quick. We wanted something rustic and this venue became our top choice and because of the view overlooking the lake we could let the venue speak for itself without a lot of decorations. We also wanted it to be as simple as possible and thanks to Mina being incredibly flexible and also recommending all our vendors it definitely lightened the burden. We ended up with 90 guests and because the venue had rooms attached to it we were able to keep all guests on location between the rooms at the lodge and the stone cottages (the after party was held here). The ceremony was also held onsite and we weren't able to do it outside due to weather we had great flexibility to decide whether it would be indoors or outdoors. The food was also great from the appetizers to the main course including the cake (outside vendor that Bear Mountain has a relationship so we didn't have to coordinate).We used all recommended vendors and each was great and friendly. We used Bok-Music as our music/DJ and Brendan and his team did a great job from the pre-planning to the event. They used a great blend of music (ethnic/American music) and knowing the perfect timing (helped me coordinate thank you with music). We used Flowers by David Anthony which were amazing and because of their familiarity with the venue delivery and setup was perfect and effortless. Todd Marti was our photographer and Kyle Harrigan our videographer who both did an amazing job, and because they shoot this venue frequently, they knew where and when to shoot to capture everything.Any wedding regardless of size is a major undertaking but because of Mina and her staff at Bear Mountain they made this a day much smoother that resulted in a wedding that far exceeded expectations.
Reviewed on 02-12-2018
Wedding Date 10-11-2018
We got married at the Bear Mountain Overlook Lodge in November 2018 and can't say enough great things about the experience and the staff, especially Mina Park and Alysa Quick. We wanted something rustic and this venue became our top choice and because of the view overlooking the lake we could let the venue speak for itself without a lot of decorations. We also wanted it to be as simple as possible and thanks to Mina being incredibly flexible and also recommending all our vendors it definitely lightened the burden. We ended up with 90 guests and because the venue had rooms attached to it we were able to keep all guests on location between the rooms at the lodge and the stone cottages (the after party was held here). The ceremony was also held onsite and we weren't able to do it outside due to weather we had great flexibility to decide whether it would be indoors or outdoors. The food was also great from the appetizers to the main course including the cake (outside vendor that Bear Mountain has a relationship so we didn't have to coordinate).We used all recommended vendors and each was great and friendly. We used Bok-Music as our music/DJ and Brendan and his team did a great job from the pre-planning to the event. They used a great blend of music (ethnic/American music) and knowing the perfect timing (helped me coordinate thank you with music). We used Flowers by David Anthony which were amazing and because of their familiarity with the venue delivery and setup was perfect and effortless. Todd Marti was our photographer and Kyle Harrigan our videographer who both did an amazing job, and because they shoot this venue frequently, they knew where and when to shoot to capture everything.Any wedding regardless of size is a major undertaking but because of Mina and her staff at Bear Mountain they made this a day much smoother that resulted in a wedding that far exceeded expectations.
Reviewed on 02-12-2018
Chantal Bernhart (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2018
Overall, our wedding at the Overlook Lodge was great and it had the rustic feel that we wanted. The view at the lodge is also beautiful, especially during the fall! Valerie and Alysa were great with helping my planning along the way. There were a few mix ups and miscommunications during the planning which made it a little stressful at times. The processional during the ceremony also could have gone a little smoother since my bridal party wasn’t sure of when to walk out and were left hanging at one point. Granted we did not have a rehearsal dinner, but everyone knew who they were walking with and just didn’t know when to go down the aisle. I was also left up in my room by myself before the ceremony not knowing when I was supposed to go downstairs. The lodge could use some updating. There was a leak in the kitchen the night before and the water was starting to come out into our reception area. Had I not seen the leak and called for someone to check it out when I did, the water would have gone all over the carpet in the reception area. The rooms could also use some updates. One of our rooms had a hole in the ceiling and one of my guests couldn’t even sleep in their bed because their mattress was soaked so they had to drive home that night. They did get a refund, but were not provided with another room to stay in. They also had over an hour drive home late at night. There is no bridal suite to get ready in at the lodge, so I had to pay for two rooms the night before our wedding in order to have a guaranteed space to get ready in. The “bridal room” looks just like every other king size room. For those of us who stayed the night before our wedding and the night of, we got locked out of rooms during my wedding day and had to have a staff member go to the Inn to get us new keys.The food was great and everyone loved the pasta dish we chose. The staff was very helpful with setting stuff up and breaking things down for us.
Reviewed on 17-10-2018
Wedding Date 05-10-2018
Overall, our wedding at the Overlook Lodge was great and it had the rustic feel that we wanted. The view at the lodge is also beautiful, especially during the fall! Valerie and Alysa were great with helping my planning along the way. There were a few mix ups and miscommunications during the planning which made it a little stressful at times. The processional during the ceremony also could have gone a little smoother since my bridal party wasn’t sure of when to walk out and were left hanging at one point. Granted we did not have a rehearsal dinner, but everyone knew who they were walking with and just didn’t know when to go down the aisle. I was also left up in my room by myself before the ceremony not knowing when I was supposed to go downstairs. The lodge could use some updating. There was a leak in the kitchen the night before and the water was starting to come out into our reception area. Had I not seen the leak and called for someone to check it out when I did, the water would have gone all over the carpet in the reception area. The rooms could also use some updates. One of our rooms had a hole in the ceiling and one of my guests couldn’t even sleep in their bed because their mattress was soaked so they had to drive home that night. They did get a refund, but were not provided with another room to stay in. They also had over an hour drive home late at night. There is no bridal suite to get ready in at the lodge, so I had to pay for two rooms the night before our wedding in order to have a guaranteed space to get ready in. The “bridal room” looks just like every other king size room. For those of us who stayed the night before our wedding and the night of, we got locked out of rooms during my wedding day and had to have a staff member go to the Inn to get us new keys.The food was great and everyone loved the pasta dish we chose. The staff was very helpful with setting stuff up and breaking things down for us.
Reviewed on 17-10-2018
juanita ricci (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Perfect experience from day one with Valerie on our site tour to working with Mina in preparation for the wedding. The staff, the venue, the food were nothing short of amazing. We are incredibly thankful for all they did to make this day flawless!
Reviewed on 31-07-2018
Perfect experience from day one with Valerie on our site tour to working with Mina in preparation for the wedding. The staff, the venue, the food were nothing short of amazing. We are incredibly thankful for all they did to make this day flawless!
Reviewed on 31-07-2018
Melissa Neill (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-03-2019
We recently got married at the Overlook Lodge, and it really was the best time of our lives, we loved it, our families loved it and we will for sure be talking about it for years 😍 I have to give most of the credit to Valerie our co ordinator, she went above and beyond in every aspect, she also happens to be one of the nicest people. The planning was smooth and easy we enjoyed all of it, we had a vision, she worked with us and it turned out perfect. The entire weekend of the wedding was spent on site, from check in on the Friday (thanks Alysa for making that easy for us) until we left Monday morning each and every staff member we had contact with was amazing to us and everyone of our guests. Auggie and the staff at the 1915 restaurant looked after us on the Friday night ,everyone had an amazing time and then it was time for the big day. On the Saturday between Valerie, Mina and the crew of family n friends in charge of the set up I was able to go off to the spa with the girls, enjoy my time before. Valerie even brought us lunch ❤️Everything looked amazing, Mina was actually there herself pinning the sign to our sweetheart table when I got back, these ladies are amazing and they do everything.. they where never far from my side. The ceremony went off without a hitch and was beautiful outside on the terrace.. then it was time for the party, Richie the banquet captain and staff where amazing, from the minute cocktail hour began no one wanted for anything all night. Richie actually had my lipgloss on him he would give it to when ever I needed a touch up, who does that ?? Amazing he is.The food all round was fantastic our compliments to the chef always. And finally a big shoutout to the bartender (sorry i forgot her name) she handled 75 Irish drinkers like a pro she was everyone’s friend minutes into it. We could go on for pages into detail everything everyone did but I still don’t think that would cover it all, they’re just genuine nice people.We are so happy we chose this Venue thank you all for making our big day everything we wanted and more, we are so thankful. Love The O’Reillys 4/28/18
Reviewed on 14-05-2018
Wedding Date 16-03-2019
We recently got married at the Overlook Lodge, and it really was the best time of our lives, we loved it, our families loved it and we will for sure be talking about it for years 😍 I have to give most of the credit to Valerie our co ordinator, she went above and beyond in every aspect, she also happens to be one of the nicest people. The planning was smooth and easy we enjoyed all of it, we had a vision, she worked with us and it turned out perfect. The entire weekend of the wedding was spent on site, from check in on the Friday (thanks Alysa for making that easy for us) until we left Monday morning each and every staff member we had contact with was amazing to us and everyone of our guests. Auggie and the staff at the 1915 restaurant looked after us on the Friday night ,everyone had an amazing time and then it was time for the big day. On the Saturday between Valerie, Mina and the crew of family n friends in charge of the set up I was able to go off to the spa with the girls, enjoy my time before. Valerie even brought us lunch ❤️Everything looked amazing, Mina was actually there herself pinning the sign to our sweetheart table when I got back, these ladies are amazing and they do everything.. they where never far from my side. The ceremony went off without a hitch and was beautiful outside on the terrace.. then it was time for the party, Richie the banquet captain and staff where amazing, from the minute cocktail hour began no one wanted for anything all night. Richie actually had my lipgloss on him he would give it to when ever I needed a touch up, who does that ?? Amazing he is.The food all round was fantastic our compliments to the chef always. And finally a big shoutout to the bartender (sorry i forgot her name) she handled 75 Irish drinkers like a pro she was everyone’s friend minutes into it. We could go on for pages into detail everything everyone did but I still don’t think that would cover it all, they’re just genuine nice people.We are so happy we chose this Venue thank you all for making our big day everything we wanted and more, we are so thankful. Love The O’Reillys 4/28/18
Reviewed on 14-05-2018
Christina Thela (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-04-2018
Venue is beautiful. Pictures will be beautiful no matter the season. Guest services tries their best, but I felt a definite disconnect between catering, the hotel, and the staff. Our wedding in the merry go round room was unlike any other, and without a doubt the best day of my life. However, there were too many mistakes on the day of the wedding (serious room block errors, chefs not following allergy instructions, windows being left open, staff not cleaning the tables in the venue, housekeeping not cleaning my bridal suite) and every department blamed someone else. Thankfully, management did reimburse me for some of the errors.
Reviewed on 11-05-2018
Wedding Date 20-04-2018
Venue is beautiful. Pictures will be beautiful no matter the season. Guest services tries their best, but I felt a definite disconnect between catering, the hotel, and the staff. Our wedding in the merry go round room was unlike any other, and without a doubt the best day of my life. However, there were too many mistakes on the day of the wedding (serious room block errors, chefs not following allergy instructions, windows being left open, staff not cleaning the tables in the venue, housekeeping not cleaning my bridal suite) and every department blamed someone else. Thankfully, management did reimburse me for some of the errors.
Reviewed on 11-05-2018
Katie Doyle (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
We got married in the merry go round pavilion this past October and we had a great time. The setting was amazing and we had such great compliments on how beautiful the room came. Don’t be put off when you visit and it’s swarming with kids! The staff really does an amazing job at making it feel magical and warm and despite being super nervous about having the ceremony , cocktail hour, and the reception in one place, it really went off without a hitch and felt natural during the transition. We fit a huge band in there without a problem and no one complained about the unique sitting which we did around the carousel. Worked with Valerie who jumped in when our original contact quit and she picked up the job nicely. Was not aware that we had to tear down the venue ourselves but hey I guess we didn’t ask, so be prepared to do that. We took a car to the top of the mountain for before shots and thought it was absolutely worth it. It’s really an amazing natural setting to celebrate your big day. Didn’t use salon or room booking services tho, those did seem a little pricey, but the wedding suite they provided was great for getting ready and a small after party. Food is better at the tasting but still good and while the contact was sometimes a bit confusing, it all worked out and we were all happy, just make sure you come into the venue with clear ideas explainations and your own team to help!
Reviewed on 15-02-2018
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
We got married in the merry go round pavilion this past October and we had a great time. The setting was amazing and we had such great compliments on how beautiful the room came. Don’t be put off when you visit and it’s swarming with kids! The staff really does an amazing job at making it feel magical and warm and despite being super nervous about having the ceremony , cocktail hour, and the reception in one place, it really went off without a hitch and felt natural during the transition. We fit a huge band in there without a problem and no one complained about the unique sitting which we did around the carousel. Worked with Valerie who jumped in when our original contact quit and she picked up the job nicely. Was not aware that we had to tear down the venue ourselves but hey I guess we didn’t ask, so be prepared to do that. We took a car to the top of the mountain for before shots and thought it was absolutely worth it. It’s really an amazing natural setting to celebrate your big day. Didn’t use salon or room booking services tho, those did seem a little pricey, but the wedding suite they provided was great for getting ready and a small after party. Food is better at the tasting but still good and while the contact was sometimes a bit confusing, it all worked out and we were all happy, just make sure you come into the venue with clear ideas explainations and your own team to help!
Reviewed on 15-02-2018
SUZANNE MORAN (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-04-2019
FAIRY TALES DO COME TRUE WHEN YOU GET MARRIED AT BEAR MOUNTAIN INN. I COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR A MORE SPECTACULAR WEDDING WEEKEND.FROM THE FIRST CALL TO CATERING, TO THE MOMENT I WALKED DOWN THE ISLE , VALERIE WAS THERE TO HELP. SHE HELPED ME TURN MY VISION OF A WINTER WONDERLAND INTO REALITY. AND WHEN THE WEATHER WAS NOT COOPERATING, SHE MADE ACCOMMODATION SO OUR GUEST WOULD BE COMFORTABLE. THE FOOD WAS OUTSTANDING.WE HAVE RECEIVED MANY COMPLIMENTS FROM THE APPETIZERS TO THE DESERT. MY HUSBAND AND I COULDN'T WAIT FOR OUR WEDDING DINNER FROM THE MOMENT WE HAD OUR TASTING A FEW MONTH EARLIER. THE STAFF AT BEAR MOUNT INN AND SPA MADE US FEEL WELCOMED EVERY DAY OF OUR LONG WEEKEND. WE TRULY FELT SPOILED FROM ALL THE STAFF. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SPENDING OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY WITH EVERYONE AT BEAR MOUNTAIN!
Reviewed on 09-02-2018
Wedding Date 09-04-2019
FAIRY TALES DO COME TRUE WHEN YOU GET MARRIED AT BEAR MOUNTAIN INN. I COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR A MORE SPECTACULAR WEDDING WEEKEND.FROM THE FIRST CALL TO CATERING, TO THE MOMENT I WALKED DOWN THE ISLE , VALERIE WAS THERE TO HELP. SHE HELPED ME TURN MY VISION OF A WINTER WONDERLAND INTO REALITY. AND WHEN THE WEATHER WAS NOT COOPERATING, SHE MADE ACCOMMODATION SO OUR GUEST WOULD BE COMFORTABLE. THE FOOD WAS OUTSTANDING.WE HAVE RECEIVED MANY COMPLIMENTS FROM THE APPETIZERS TO THE DESERT. MY HUSBAND AND I COULDN'T WAIT FOR OUR WEDDING DINNER FROM THE MOMENT WE HAD OUR TASTING A FEW MONTH EARLIER. THE STAFF AT BEAR MOUNT INN AND SPA MADE US FEEL WELCOMED EVERY DAY OF OUR LONG WEEKEND. WE TRULY FELT SPOILED FROM ALL THE STAFF. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SPENDING OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY WITH EVERYONE AT BEAR MOUNTAIN!
Reviewed on 09-02-2018
Michelle Garcia (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2017
Do Not Get Married Here! My wedding day was the greatest day of my life, BUT that had NOTHING to do with the Bear Mountain Inn. A venue masked by a beautiful exterior is nothing more than that. If you are looking for a venue that is full of rude, unorganized, and downright deceiving staff then you have come to the right place. Initial red flags, completely understaff, played phone tag with my coordinator for a year and a half before my wedding, never cleared on details, constantly missed deadlines when providing the obscure details. On the day of my wedding, the coordination was completely unorganized and never around to answer any of my questions or even provide the lunch order for me and my girls, which was left for me to do. Also the coordinator pointed out to me that my mom, instead of getting ready with her daughter (THE BRIDE) was the one who did all the decorating, really what did you do that whole day? The staff of the inn was completely rude to me, THE BRIDE, and my family throughout the entire stay, even to my bridesmaids just asking for extra water bottles while getting ready. The reception/ceremony was another unorganized mess. The serving staff even approached me on my way to the dance floor on when they should be bringing out the courses, wasn't that decided on during the tasting? Then the minute the reception was over, still saying goodbye to guest/heading to the bar after party (in the same building), the fire alarm was set off by the serving staff because they exterminated the candles in the fireplace wrong (guess it was their first wedding). The alarm was off for the next 3 hours. The next day you were basically shooed out by the staff with no help from the wedding coordinator to retrieve any decorations or even the top tier of my cake, which basically took me crying in the wedding coordinators office to receive it. I honestly cringe to the point of tears and anger when I think about this place, a lot of other things went wrong too but I spent way too much time crying about this place to give it another thought. But I will end it with this final note, the fact that several guests and my photographer even came up to me to point out the disorganization of this venue and the lack of professionalism is completely astounding. Just don't do it.
Reviewed on 18-01-2018
Wedding Date 05-11-2017
Do Not Get Married Here! My wedding day was the greatest day of my life, BUT that had NOTHING to do with the Bear Mountain Inn. A venue masked by a beautiful exterior is nothing more than that. If you are looking for a venue that is full of rude, unorganized, and downright deceiving staff then you have come to the right place. Initial red flags, completely understaff, played phone tag with my coordinator for a year and a half before my wedding, never cleared on details, constantly missed deadlines when providing the obscure details. On the day of my wedding, the coordination was completely unorganized and never around to answer any of my questions or even provide the lunch order for me and my girls, which was left for me to do. Also the coordinator pointed out to me that my mom, instead of getting ready with her daughter (THE BRIDE) was the one who did all the decorating, really what did you do that whole day? The staff of the inn was completely rude to me, THE BRIDE, and my family throughout the entire stay, even to my bridesmaids just asking for extra water bottles while getting ready. The reception/ceremony was another unorganized mess. The serving staff even approached me on my way to the dance floor on when they should be bringing out the courses, wasn't that decided on during the tasting? Then the minute the reception was over, still saying goodbye to guest/heading to the bar after party (in the same building), the fire alarm was set off by the serving staff because they exterminated the candles in the fireplace wrong (guess it was their first wedding). The alarm was off for the next 3 hours. The next day you were basically shooed out by the staff with no help from the wedding coordinator to retrieve any decorations or even the top tier of my cake, which basically took me crying in the wedding coordinators office to receive it. I honestly cringe to the point of tears and anger when I think about this place, a lot of other things went wrong too but I spent way too much time crying about this place to give it another thought. But I will end it with this final note, the fact that several guests and my photographer even came up to me to point out the disorganization of this venue and the lack of professionalism is completely astounding. Just don't do it.
Reviewed on 18-01-2018
Becky Goldstein (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-01-2018
Mina, Alysa, Valerie and the team at Bear Mountain make for a beautiful, flawless wedding day. Between them and the people I had setting up, I was able to relax and enjoy the time before my wedding. Chef makes delicious food and was able to accommodate our various food restrictions without any fuss, our banquet captain was a true professional who made us feel like royalty ... our wedding weekend was perfect, and a large part of that was due to choosing to get married here!!
Reviewed on 18-01-2018
Wedding Date 14-01-2018
Mina, Alysa, Valerie and the team at Bear Mountain make for a beautiful, flawless wedding day. Between them and the people I had setting up, I was able to relax and enjoy the time before my wedding. Chef makes delicious food and was able to accommodate our various food restrictions without any fuss, our banquet captain was a true professional who made us feel like royalty ... our wedding weekend was perfect, and a large part of that was due to choosing to get married here!!
Reviewed on 18-01-2018
Nancy Schwartz (wedding party) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-01-2019
Overlook Lodge looked pretty by day but no one told us (and they later admitted they’ve known all along) if you dim the lights at night for your party, some of the chandeliers don’t work so either it looks horrible with chandeliers dark or you have to leave them totally bright. Terrible and classless look. Even then they flickered. We specifically came for a tasting of the food we were choosing and LOVED the food made for only 5 of us. The day of our rehearsal dinner, the food code 60 people was horrible. The pasta was okay but the cauliflower bisque was completely watered down, our steaks were mooing they were so uncooked and the fish was dry. The store bought tartufo was good. We were livid. They didn’t seem shocked. Buyers beware before booking.
Reviewed on 10-11-2017
Wedding Date 10-01-2019
Overlook Lodge looked pretty by day but no one told us (and they later admitted they’ve known all along) if you dim the lights at night for your party, some of the chandeliers don’t work so either it looks horrible with chandeliers dark or you have to leave them totally bright. Terrible and classless look. Even then they flickered. We specifically came for a tasting of the food we were choosing and LOVED the food made for only 5 of us. The day of our rehearsal dinner, the food code 60 people was horrible. The pasta was okay but the cauliflower bisque was completely watered down, our steaks were mooing they were so uncooked and the fish was dry. The store bought tartufo was good. We were livid. They didn’t seem shocked. Buyers beware before booking.
Reviewed on 10-11-2017
Gianna Schiavello (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2017
I got married at the bear mountain inn last weekend. It was stunning, but that was all thanks to me, our florist, and friends and family.Communication here is the worst I’ve ever experienced. You won’t get a phone call or email back unless you hound them, or show up in person. Send your emails at high priority. Keep paperwork on everything and take it everywhere. We got a room block for our friends and family. Rented the whole place out. Had trouble with the room block for the ENTIRE year (to the day) that we were planning. Everytime I turned around, someone was dropped out of the block. I had spoke to them 5 times on the phone and had to drive there 4 times at 45 minutes away because of so much incompetence. Flash forward to the night of the wedding. I am told that my maid of honor was dropped out of the block and they gave her room away to an outsider. So here I am arguing with the manager on my wedding night during my cocktail hour instead of enjoying my family friends and new husband. The manager Jim is so unbelievably terrible. He has no idea how to run a business and is arrogant and unphased by anything you have to say. He basically told me he didn’t care whenever I had an issue. To the point where he has nerve to have even applied for the job. He should not be working in hospitality because he is unfriendly and rude. He even asked us the bride and groom if we could be out 4 hours early the next morning because the groomsmen for the wedding the next day wanted to get ready in the bridal suite. We had problems with him and rooms for 12 months and then he wants us out early? Not on your life, buddy. I can honestly say I don’t have one nice thing to say about him. He is the absolute worst part about the whole experience. My bridesmaids and I got our hair and makeup done at the spa. At first We had the appointment for 10 if us, but eventually we cut it to 7. I had to contact them 3 times until they finally changed it to the correct number. They were wonderful and did a wonderful job none the less.Mina and Rich held my wedding together when I felt like it was about to fall apart in front of my eyes. They are great! Hard to get hold of, but great. Our outdoor ceremony went without a hitch and the reception was an absolute blast. Food A+!!All in all of I had to do it all again, I would still choose BMI, the setting was just too perfect. But just know you would have to do everyones job yourself. Your. Self.
Reviewed on 30-10-2017
Wedding Date 27-10-2017
I got married at the bear mountain inn last weekend. It was stunning, but that was all thanks to me, our florist, and friends and family.Communication here is the worst I’ve ever experienced. You won’t get a phone call or email back unless you hound them, or show up in person. Send your emails at high priority. Keep paperwork on everything and take it everywhere. We got a room block for our friends and family. Rented the whole place out. Had trouble with the room block for the ENTIRE year (to the day) that we were planning. Everytime I turned around, someone was dropped out of the block. I had spoke to them 5 times on the phone and had to drive there 4 times at 45 minutes away because of so much incompetence. Flash forward to the night of the wedding. I am told that my maid of honor was dropped out of the block and they gave her room away to an outsider. So here I am arguing with the manager on my wedding night during my cocktail hour instead of enjoying my family friends and new husband. The manager Jim is so unbelievably terrible. He has no idea how to run a business and is arrogant and unphased by anything you have to say. He basically told me he didn’t care whenever I had an issue. To the point where he has nerve to have even applied for the job. He should not be working in hospitality because he is unfriendly and rude. He even asked us the bride and groom if we could be out 4 hours early the next morning because the groomsmen for the wedding the next day wanted to get ready in the bridal suite. We had problems with him and rooms for 12 months and then he wants us out early? Not on your life, buddy. I can honestly say I don’t have one nice thing to say about him. He is the absolute worst part about the whole experience. My bridesmaids and I got our hair and makeup done at the spa. At first We had the appointment for 10 if us, but eventually we cut it to 7. I had to contact them 3 times until they finally changed it to the correct number. They were wonderful and did a wonderful job none the less.Mina and Rich held my wedding together when I felt like it was about to fall apart in front of my eyes. They are great! Hard to get hold of, but great. Our outdoor ceremony went without a hitch and the reception was an absolute blast. Food A+!!All in all of I had to do it all again, I would still choose BMI, the setting was just too perfect. But just know you would have to do everyones job yourself. Your. Self.
Reviewed on 30-10-2017
Kacie D (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
My husband and I got married at the Carousel at Bear Mountain recently and are very happy with our experience! Our coordinator at Bear Mountain Inn, Mina Park, had so many excellent suggestions throughout the planning process that made our day even more special. Our guests loved how beautiful Bear Mountain's property is and how unique the carousel wedding was. On any given Saturday, there can be up to 4 different weddings happening at Bear Mountain (between all the different areas for ceremonies and receptions), as well as hundreds of people simply enjoying a nice day in the park, so that is important to keep in mind for couples who are looking for something more private. The busy atmosphere didn't bother us, though, (Mina had told us when we booked that there would likely be multiple weddings on the same day) and we found Mina to be attentive and fully present when she was with us. In fact, she and another Bear Mountain staff member led a couple of my family members in a whirlwind set-up that transformed the Carousel Pavilion into the wedding of our dreams! All the decor we had brought looked even more amazing than we expected, thanks to Mina and her staff's professional eye and experience running large events. Because Mina and her staff are juggling so many weddings, though, you sometimes need to be patient or a tad persistent in getting responses to calls or emails throughout the planning process. But once we did get ahold of staff, they were so helpful and gave us even more information and details than we had asked for every time. The other important thing to note is that cell service and wifi are a little bit spotty in and around Bear Mountain, which, coupled with the heavy Oktoberfest traffic, could be very stressful for some brides or families. However, we are sincerely happy with our Bear Mountain Wedding experience and would recommend it again to friends!
Reviewed on 24-10-2017
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
My husband and I got married at the Carousel at Bear Mountain recently and are very happy with our experience! Our coordinator at Bear Mountain Inn, Mina Park, had so many excellent suggestions throughout the planning process that made our day even more special. Our guests loved how beautiful Bear Mountain's property is and how unique the carousel wedding was. On any given Saturday, there can be up to 4 different weddings happening at Bear Mountain (between all the different areas for ceremonies and receptions), as well as hundreds of people simply enjoying a nice day in the park, so that is important to keep in mind for couples who are looking for something more private. The busy atmosphere didn't bother us, though, (Mina had told us when we booked that there would likely be multiple weddings on the same day) and we found Mina to be attentive and fully present when she was with us. In fact, she and another Bear Mountain staff member led a couple of my family members in a whirlwind set-up that transformed the Carousel Pavilion into the wedding of our dreams! All the decor we had brought looked even more amazing than we expected, thanks to Mina and her staff's professional eye and experience running large events. Because Mina and her staff are juggling so many weddings, though, you sometimes need to be patient or a tad persistent in getting responses to calls or emails throughout the planning process. But once we did get ahold of staff, they were so helpful and gave us even more information and details than we had asked for every time. The other important thing to note is that cell service and wifi are a little bit spotty in and around Bear Mountain, which, coupled with the heavy Oktoberfest traffic, could be very stressful for some brides or families. However, we are sincerely happy with our Bear Mountain Wedding experience and would recommend it again to friends!
Reviewed on 24-10-2017
a member (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
My wife and I were so pleased with our wedding overall - the Merry Go Round space was beautiful and the exact type of \"different\" we were looking for and the food was pretty good and the chef accommodated a number of different dietary restrictions within our group. Our ceremony was beautiful and the reception was so much fun. Many of our guests told us that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. That said, the coordination and planning with Bear Mountain was pretty disappointing. In the planning process, especially close to the wedding day, we'd have to reach out with questions multiple times to receive a response and our coordinator told us about things too late many times (ex - shuttle bus permits that we learned about a few days after they were due) requiring us to work much quicker and ask for more favors than we would have had Bear Mountain been more on top of communicating with us. The day before the wedding was very hectic because our coordinator was nowhere to be found and, though our coordinator said she prepped folks, no one knew where to point us to drop off our decor/materials, and we ended up driving back and forth through the property searching for someone knowledgeable to help. Finally, a newer staff person helped us get all our stuff into her personal office, where we were nervous about our stuff falling or being bumped into. They also waited until the day before to tell us that we were SOLELY responsible for getting everything out of the space at the end of the night. Luckily, our families pitched in big time, but we would have liked to know that wayyy earlier than we did.On wedding day, our suite was ready late despite our dedicated follow up to let them know that we had stylists and friends coming to help us get ready at certain times. After 1. learning that the couple getting married in a different space on the property had their room ready but they didn't need it yet (they're identical rooms - not sure why they let that one remain empty when only we had arrived yet!) and 2. waiting over half an hour, we ended up just going to the room ourselves without waiting for the front desk, because we were running out of time and had to start getting ready! Our hairstylist started while housekeeping was still finishing up, and we ended up having to pay her extra for the time she spent waiting. Finally, it sounds like set up within the Merry Go Round was a nightmare. So much so that about 8 of our friends felt the need to jump in to not only help, but also lead parts of the set up process. We stopped by the venue to snap a few photos before everything began and we heard a few too many \"thank goodness we were here\" exclamations out of our friends. Finally, when our coordinator stopped by during the reception (once or twice) she spent a chunk of that time telling my best friend to apply for a job with them because of how great she was when she helped with set up which she should not have had to do in the first place!After the wedding, our coordinator told us that Bear Mountain had over 28 weddings that month between their 3 spaces and Friday/Saturday bookings. No wonder we got the service we did. It should be simple -- if you can't handle that volume of weddings at a certain standard, don't book that many! If we were doing it over, we'd probably still book the space we did. But it's good to know that their coordination services are not to be relied on! Stay on top of it all yourself!
Reviewed on 17-10-2017
My wife and I were so pleased with our wedding overall - the Merry Go Round space was beautiful and the exact type of \"different\" we were looking for and the food was pretty good and the chef accommodated a number of different dietary restrictions within our group. Our ceremony was beautiful and the reception was so much fun. Many of our guests told us that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. That said, the coordination and planning with Bear Mountain was pretty disappointing. In the planning process, especially close to the wedding day, we'd have to reach out with questions multiple times to receive a response and our coordinator told us about things too late many times (ex - shuttle bus permits that we learned about a few days after they were due) requiring us to work much quicker and ask for more favors than we would have had Bear Mountain been more on top of communicating with us. The day before the wedding was very hectic because our coordinator was nowhere to be found and, though our coordinator said she prepped folks, no one knew where to point us to drop off our decor/materials, and we ended up driving back and forth through the property searching for someone knowledgeable to help. Finally, a newer staff person helped us get all our stuff into her personal office, where we were nervous about our stuff falling or being bumped into. They also waited until the day before to tell us that we were SOLELY responsible for getting everything out of the space at the end of the night. Luckily, our families pitched in big time, but we would have liked to know that wayyy earlier than we did.On wedding day, our suite was ready late despite our dedicated follow up to let them know that we had stylists and friends coming to help us get ready at certain times. After 1. learning that the couple getting married in a different space on the property had their room ready but they didn't need it yet (they're identical rooms - not sure why they let that one remain empty when only we had arrived yet!) and 2. waiting over half an hour, we ended up just going to the room ourselves without waiting for the front desk, because we were running out of time and had to start getting ready! Our hairstylist started while housekeeping was still finishing up, and we ended up having to pay her extra for the time she spent waiting. Finally, it sounds like set up within the Merry Go Round was a nightmare. So much so that about 8 of our friends felt the need to jump in to not only help, but also lead parts of the set up process. We stopped by the venue to snap a few photos before everything began and we heard a few too many \"thank goodness we were here\" exclamations out of our friends. Finally, when our coordinator stopped by during the reception (once or twice) she spent a chunk of that time telling my best friend to apply for a job with them because of how great she was when she helped with set up which she should not have had to do in the first place!After the wedding, our coordinator told us that Bear Mountain had over 28 weddings that month between their 3 spaces and Friday/Saturday bookings. No wonder we got the service we did. It should be simple -- if you can't handle that volume of weddings at a certain standard, don't book that many! If we were doing it over, we'd probably still book the space we did. But it's good to know that their coordination services are not to be relied on! Stay on top of it all yourself!
Reviewed on 17-10-2017
Jennifer Presutto Howe (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-06-2017
I had my reception at the Overlook Lodge at Bear Mountain. The venue, itself, was perfect. We were able to have our ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, afterparty, and hotel block in the same place. It was very convenient for the guests and bridal party. There are so many beautiful places on the grounds to get pictures. One negative was the organization. It was ok, but some things fell out of place. Initially, communication was lacking...but throughout the process it did get better. On the day of the wedding, the carousel was supposed to be open for pictures, and it took a half hour and a lot of phone calls to make that happen. There were also not enough chairs for guests because it was not taken into account that the first row would be blocked off for the wedding party. The ceremony started late because we had to wait for more chairs. Other than that, though, the wedding went smoothly and perfectly. Despite the shortcomings, I would still recommend the Overlook Lodge for a wedding.
Reviewed on 01-09-2017
Wedding Date 09-06-2017
I had my reception at the Overlook Lodge at Bear Mountain. The venue, itself, was perfect. We were able to have our ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, afterparty, and hotel block in the same place. It was very convenient for the guests and bridal party. There are so many beautiful places on the grounds to get pictures. One negative was the organization. It was ok, but some things fell out of place. Initially, communication was lacking...but throughout the process it did get better. On the day of the wedding, the carousel was supposed to be open for pictures, and it took a half hour and a lot of phone calls to make that happen. There were also not enough chairs for guests because it was not taken into account that the first row would be blocked off for the wedding party. The ceremony started late because we had to wait for more chairs. Other than that, though, the wedding went smoothly and perfectly. Despite the shortcomings, I would still recommend the Overlook Lodge for a wedding.
Reviewed on 01-09-2017
Monique Zawadzki (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-06-2017
Bear Mountain Inn was the perfect venue for us as we wanted a rustic wedding and the area and Inn were lovely. We chose to have it at the Overlook Lodge, not the main Inn, and we are glad we did. Our coordinator, Sandra, was so helpful the entire time and answered any questions we had through the whole process. She was also great and helped us decorate the venue for the day of, so I didn't have to worry. I gave this venue 4 stars only because some of the decor was somewhat dated and could use some updating. A few of the chairs at the reception had small holes in them, which if I had known beforehand I would have purchased chair covers or different chairs. Aside from that, the venue was very clean and helped to make our day perfect.
Reviewed on 06-06-2017
Wedding Date 03-06-2017
Bear Mountain Inn was the perfect venue for us as we wanted a rustic wedding and the area and Inn were lovely. We chose to have it at the Overlook Lodge, not the main Inn, and we are glad we did. Our coordinator, Sandra, was so helpful the entire time and answered any questions we had through the whole process. She was also great and helped us decorate the venue for the day of, so I didn't have to worry. I gave this venue 4 stars only because some of the decor was somewhat dated and could use some updating. A few of the chairs at the reception had small holes in them, which if I had known beforehand I would have purchased chair covers or different chairs. Aside from that, the venue was very clean and helped to make our day perfect.
Reviewed on 06-06-2017
Noelle L (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-04-2017
Truly loved our wedding at the beautiful Bear Mountain Inn. Mina Park was incredibly helpful creating my dream wedding day. We couldn't be happier with our special day, big thank you to Rich for everything. Highly recommend this venue, the food is delicious and scenery is amazing. Planning our next trip back!
Reviewed on 07-04-2017
Wedding Date 04-04-2017
Truly loved our wedding at the beautiful Bear Mountain Inn. Mina Park was incredibly helpful creating my dream wedding day. We couldn't be happier with our special day, big thank you to Rich for everything. Highly recommend this venue, the food is delicious and scenery is amazing. Planning our next trip back!
Reviewed on 07-04-2017
Kali Thompson (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-01-2017
Very helpful on our wedding day!
Reviewed on 29-01-2017
Wedding Date 07-01-2017
Very helpful on our wedding day!
Reviewed on 29-01-2017
Teresa Marra (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2016
We got married October 2016 at the Merry Go Round Pavilion at Bear Mountain and it was beyond magical. We worked with Sandra and she did everything possible to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. The food was delicious and I still have guests telling me that it was the best wedding that they have ever been to.Sandra made us feel special from beginning to end and totally embraced the offbeat nature of our whimsically spooky wedding.
Reviewed on 18-11-2016
Wedding Date 14-10-2016
We got married October 2016 at the Merry Go Round Pavilion at Bear Mountain and it was beyond magical. We worked with Sandra and she did everything possible to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. The food was delicious and I still have guests telling me that it was the best wedding that they have ever been to.Sandra made us feel special from beginning to end and totally embraced the offbeat nature of our whimsically spooky wedding.
Reviewed on 18-11-2016
Pamela G (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-11-2016
I have nothing negative to say about Bear Mountain and the experience. I did not run into ANY issues with staff not getting back to me, be it phone or email. In fact, taken how busy they are, I was surprised at how fast they did respond.The food was great, the prices are reasonable and the views were amazing. The facility is everything you want in a venue (maybe new carpet, but I won't take points off for that). The staff was wonderful on our wedding day and took care of me and my guests. I would 100% recommend anyone in the area to look into the venue. My experience was wonderful!
Reviewed on 09-11-2016
Wedding Date 01-11-2016
I have nothing negative to say about Bear Mountain and the experience. I did not run into ANY issues with staff not getting back to me, be it phone or email. In fact, taken how busy they are, I was surprised at how fast they did respond.The food was great, the prices are reasonable and the views were amazing. The facility is everything you want in a venue (maybe new carpet, but I won't take points off for that). The staff was wonderful on our wedding day and took care of me and my guests. I would 100% recommend anyone in the area to look into the venue. My experience was wonderful!
Reviewed on 09-11-2016
kleapo Klinger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
From the moment we saw the Merry Go Round, we knew this was where we had to have our reception. The space was beautiful and unique but with the help of the catering staff we were still able to maintain all of the traditional reception elements. Our initial booking experience was a little iffy, it was hard to get in touch with people and the food was just okay. However, Mina Park has been working to revamp the overall experience and it certainly showed throughout our process. She updated the food - which became phenomenal (the beef was tender and the salmon was perfectly cooked). She was super responsive and helpful throughout, to the point that when my day of coordinator cancelled 3 weeks before the wedding, she stepped up and decorated the whole venue for me - I SOOO appreciated that! She even helped coordinate the room booking process and always made sure I had whatever I needed. She was candid and also provided many helpful suggestions throughout the process. Our guests were a little unsure of what to expect from a wedding at a carousel, but everyone loved the night and raved about everything from top to bottom. They couldn't believe such a beautiful, unique venue existed. The day of the event, the staff was extremely helpful and attentive. They helped with setup in the beginning and helped with tear-down at the end. The carousel attendant was also great, and kept the kids entertained the whole night. If you're looking for a wedding that's a little different but still with all of the classic wedding elements, the Merry Go Round is the place for you! This was definitely the place for us - thanks Mina for all of your hard work!
Reviewed on 08-11-2016
From the moment we saw the Merry Go Round, we knew this was where we had to have our reception. The space was beautiful and unique but with the help of the catering staff we were still able to maintain all of the traditional reception elements. Our initial booking experience was a little iffy, it was hard to get in touch with people and the food was just okay. However, Mina Park has been working to revamp the overall experience and it certainly showed throughout our process. She updated the food - which became phenomenal (the beef was tender and the salmon was perfectly cooked). She was super responsive and helpful throughout, to the point that when my day of coordinator cancelled 3 weeks before the wedding, she stepped up and decorated the whole venue for me - I SOOO appreciated that! She even helped coordinate the room booking process and always made sure I had whatever I needed. She was candid and also provided many helpful suggestions throughout the process. Our guests were a little unsure of what to expect from a wedding at a carousel, but everyone loved the night and raved about everything from top to bottom. They couldn't believe such a beautiful, unique venue existed. The day of the event, the staff was extremely helpful and attentive. They helped with setup in the beginning and helped with tear-down at the end. The carousel attendant was also great, and kept the kids entertained the whole night. If you're looking for a wedding that's a little different but still with all of the classic wedding elements, the Merry Go Round is the place for you! This was definitely the place for us - thanks Mina for all of your hard work!
Reviewed on 08-11-2016
jamie rose (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-12-2017
Bear Mountain ruined my wedding, It was not coordinated well at all. The food was COLD and NASTY, the days following my wedding was pure embarasment all of my guests were calling me because they got sick from the food. They breached the contract with me, overcharged my guests for parking made my wedding party help them set up my wedding and made my husband stay after and clean until 1:30 am, they have offfered me no resolution. I had to ask to cut my cake because it was getting late and after I cut it it took them almost an hour to bring it out (keep in mind there was pre-cut pieces in the back), In the midst of this I had to go to my suite because I was extremely nauseous from the food and when I came back only a few guests had pieces of cake and had to eat it with THEIR HANDS they were never given utensils. I never had a champagne toast because Bear Mountain did not provide and champagne to toast with as stipulated in my contract. The ruined what was supposed to be the best day of my life and I have nothing nice to take away from the experience.
Reviewed on 17-10-2016
Wedding Date 17-12-2017
Bear Mountain ruined my wedding, It was not coordinated well at all. The food was COLD and NASTY, the days following my wedding was pure embarasment all of my guests were calling me because they got sick from the food. They breached the contract with me, overcharged my guests for parking made my wedding party help them set up my wedding and made my husband stay after and clean until 1:30 am, they have offfered me no resolution. I had to ask to cut my cake because it was getting late and after I cut it it took them almost an hour to bring it out (keep in mind there was pre-cut pieces in the back), In the midst of this I had to go to my suite because I was extremely nauseous from the food and when I came back only a few guests had pieces of cake and had to eat it with THEIR HANDS they were never given utensils. I never had a champagne toast because Bear Mountain did not provide and champagne to toast with as stipulated in my contract. The ruined what was supposed to be the best day of my life and I have nothing nice to take away from the experience.
Reviewed on 17-10-2016
Jenny White (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-10-2016
We had a gorgeous rustic wedding ceremony and reception at the Cliff House at Bear Mountain State Park. We worked with the catering director Mina who is a pleasure to work with! She's professional, welcoming and extremely helpful! She made planning a wedding from over 6 hours away go off without a hitch and was quick to respond to my many questions over the months of planning! The day of she checked in with us numerous times to make sure everything was going great! We went with an open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres a buffet for dinner which our guests absolutely loved. Guests were saying it was some of the most delicious food they've had at a wedding!My only complaint was the rooming which is kind of a separate entity. When we had our guests call to take over the blocked rooms the front desk told numerous different guests on numerous different occasions that there were no rooms. HOWEVER, Mina and Bethanny (also in catering) were able to make everything better! I would recommend only going through them to block off rooms, make the assignments, any changes, ect. Also for any light sleepers such as myself, the inn is a bit loud when weddings are going on. My parents and other family members stayed and shared an entire stone cottage and loved the peaceful and quiet accommodations there!
Reviewed on 13-10-2016
Wedding Date 09-10-2016
We had a gorgeous rustic wedding ceremony and reception at the Cliff House at Bear Mountain State Park. We worked with the catering director Mina who is a pleasure to work with! She's professional, welcoming and extremely helpful! She made planning a wedding from over 6 hours away go off without a hitch and was quick to respond to my many questions over the months of planning! The day of she checked in with us numerous times to make sure everything was going great! We went with an open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres a buffet for dinner which our guests absolutely loved. Guests were saying it was some of the most delicious food they've had at a wedding!My only complaint was the rooming which is kind of a separate entity. When we had our guests call to take over the blocked rooms the front desk told numerous different guests on numerous different occasions that there were no rooms. HOWEVER, Mina and Bethanny (also in catering) were able to make everything better! I would recommend only going through them to block off rooms, make the assignments, any changes, ect. Also for any light sleepers such as myself, the inn is a bit loud when weddings are going on. My parents and other family members stayed and shared an entire stone cottage and loved the peaceful and quiet accommodations there!
Reviewed on 13-10-2016
Casey Luber (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2016
Our wedding at the Bear Mountain Inn this September was absolute perfection. I give most of the credit to the wonderful Mina Park, the catering director for Bear Mountain, who was by our side every step of the way. While I am nowhere near the \"bridezilla\" type, I did have my fair share of questions throughout the planning process and I was nothing short of thrilled with the professionalism, promptness, and candor with which Mina (and her talented staff) addressed every one of my concerns (which were few) and requests. Her attention to detail leading up to our wedding made the weekend itself all the more stress free. We had many guests stay at the Inn, Lodge, and Stone Cottages and they all had a blast during their mountain getaway. The ceremony was located outside on the beautiful Hickory Terrace, and I was happy that there were fewer park-goers lingering around for our 6PM ceremony than I had envisioned. Our guests raved about the cocktail hour passed hors d'oeuvres and savory martini station and no one waited long for a drink as there were two bars. The upstairs reception space felt very large, which concerned us since we ended up only having 150 guests, but it ended up feeling perfectly intimate the entire night and looked gorgeous with the dozens of candles along the windowed back ledge. The waitstaff was more or less on schedule with the delivery of the food courses, and if there was any issue it was quickly addressed by our maitre d' for the night, August, who was phenomenal. As the bride and groom, we were made to feel very special by the staff the entire night and every one of our needs was taken care of. I think one of the biggest assets of having a wedding at Bear Mountain is that everything is located at this one venue and most of the details of the day (besides your major outside vendors) are taken care of by the site. It was very relaxing to be able to get nails and hair done at the on-site Spa, which was conveniently located down the hall from the suite in which the bridal party got ready. The grounds of Bear Mountain are stunning and our photographer had no shortage of amazing shots to choose from. And, we had a delicious breakfast for our guests the following morning, which was also convenient and appreciated by our out of towners. I could go on and on about everything we loved about having our wedding at Bear Mountain, and I highly recommend making a visit if a gorgeous, rustic venue, with top notch staff and food, is your idea of a perfect wedding.
Reviewed on 09-10-2016
Wedding Date 24-09-2016
Our wedding at the Bear Mountain Inn this September was absolute perfection. I give most of the credit to the wonderful Mina Park, the catering director for Bear Mountain, who was by our side every step of the way. While I am nowhere near the \"bridezilla\" type, I did have my fair share of questions throughout the planning process and I was nothing short of thrilled with the professionalism, promptness, and candor with which Mina (and her talented staff) addressed every one of my concerns (which were few) and requests. Her attention to detail leading up to our wedding made the weekend itself all the more stress free. We had many guests stay at the Inn, Lodge, and Stone Cottages and they all had a blast during their mountain getaway. The ceremony was located outside on the beautiful Hickory Terrace, and I was happy that there were fewer park-goers lingering around for our 6PM ceremony than I had envisioned. Our guests raved about the cocktail hour passed hors d'oeuvres and savory martini station and no one waited long for a drink as there were two bars. The upstairs reception space felt very large, which concerned us since we ended up only having 150 guests, but it ended up feeling perfectly intimate the entire night and looked gorgeous with the dozens of candles along the windowed back ledge. The waitstaff was more or less on schedule with the delivery of the food courses, and if there was any issue it was quickly addressed by our maitre d' for the night, August, who was phenomenal. As the bride and groom, we were made to feel very special by the staff the entire night and every one of our needs was taken care of. I think one of the biggest assets of having a wedding at Bear Mountain is that everything is located at this one venue and most of the details of the day (besides your major outside vendors) are taken care of by the site. It was very relaxing to be able to get nails and hair done at the on-site Spa, which was conveniently located down the hall from the suite in which the bridal party got ready. The grounds of Bear Mountain are stunning and our photographer had no shortage of amazing shots to choose from. And, we had a delicious breakfast for our guests the following morning, which was also convenient and appreciated by our out of towners. I could go on and on about everything we loved about having our wedding at Bear Mountain, and I highly recommend making a visit if a gorgeous, rustic venue, with top notch staff and food, is your idea of a perfect wedding.
Reviewed on 09-10-2016
Katie Newingham (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
This venue is perfect for a rustic wedding! My husband and I love the outdoors and knew scenery was important for our wedding. We went to look at Bear Mountain and it ended up being the only venue we looked at and booked. We live in Connecticut and the majority of our family and friends were coming from New York or New Jersey which made the location very accessible. There was so much for our guests to do other than attending our wedding that weekend--hikes, visits to the zoo, Oktoberfest, golf, etc. We wanted our wedding weekend to also be a nice weekend away for our guests which Bear Mountain delivered on.We did everything on site for our wedding. We did our Friday night Rehearsal/Welcome dinner at Merry-Go Round Pavillon which was a great way to kick off the weekend. The food was delicious, venue was beautiful and our guests got to ride the merry-go round (great photo opts!) For our wedding the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and after party were all at the Bear Mountain Inn which has a great natural flow from one portion of the wedding to the next. The outdoor terrace was absolutely beautiful for the ceremony. Our ceremony was at 6:30 so the natural lighting in September was beautiful. Both the room for the cocktail hour and reception are very spacious. With our 120 guests, there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. We heard numerous compliments from our guests throughout the weekend about how good the food was. The accommodation options on the property (the Inn and cottages) were perfect for our guests that wanted to stay on site.One of the other highlights of our wedding experience was working with Mina Park, Director of Catering. Mina was extremely responsive (even on her days off!) any time I reached out with any questions. She was very organized and offered great suggestions along the way. She expects a high level of service from her staff which was very clear throughout the entire wedding weekend.
Reviewed on 08-10-2016
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
This venue is perfect for a rustic wedding! My husband and I love the outdoors and knew scenery was important for our wedding. We went to look at Bear Mountain and it ended up being the only venue we looked at and booked. We live in Connecticut and the majority of our family and friends were coming from New York or New Jersey which made the location very accessible. There was so much for our guests to do other than attending our wedding that weekend--hikes, visits to the zoo, Oktoberfest, golf, etc. We wanted our wedding weekend to also be a nice weekend away for our guests which Bear Mountain delivered on.We did everything on site for our wedding. We did our Friday night Rehearsal/Welcome dinner at Merry-Go Round Pavillon which was a great way to kick off the weekend. The food was delicious, venue was beautiful and our guests got to ride the merry-go round (great photo opts!) For our wedding the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and after party were all at the Bear Mountain Inn which has a great natural flow from one portion of the wedding to the next. The outdoor terrace was absolutely beautiful for the ceremony. Our ceremony was at 6:30 so the natural lighting in September was beautiful. Both the room for the cocktail hour and reception are very spacious. With our 120 guests, there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. We heard numerous compliments from our guests throughout the weekend about how good the food was. The accommodation options on the property (the Inn and cottages) were perfect for our guests that wanted to stay on site.One of the other highlights of our wedding experience was working with Mina Park, Director of Catering. Mina was extremely responsive (even on her days off!) any time I reached out with any questions. She was very organized and offered great suggestions along the way. She expects a high level of service from her staff which was very clear throughout the entire wedding weekend.
Reviewed on 08-10-2016
Amber S. (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2016
I worked with Mina to plan my wedding at the Bear Mountain Inn this past September. She was fantastic! The Inn is absolutely beautiful and everyone raved about the food.The ceremony was outside and it was beautiful.Everyone that worked there took care of everything for us, setting up, and packing up at the end of the day.The bridal suite was huge and made for amazing photos.I cannot thank Mina and everyone there enough for everything they did for us. They were so accomodating and friendly. They made every step of the wedding a great experience.The only thing that stressed me out is that it is a public park, it is busy, and can get crowded.
Reviewed on 07-10-2016
Wedding Date 10-09-2016
I worked with Mina to plan my wedding at the Bear Mountain Inn this past September. She was fantastic! The Inn is absolutely beautiful and everyone raved about the food.The ceremony was outside and it was beautiful.Everyone that worked there took care of everything for us, setting up, and packing up at the end of the day.The bridal suite was huge and made for amazing photos.I cannot thank Mina and everyone there enough for everything they did for us. They were so accomodating and friendly. They made every step of the wedding a great experience.The only thing that stressed me out is that it is a public park, it is busy, and can get crowded.
Reviewed on 07-10-2016
Nita Weissman (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2016
Dear Mina,I fear that if I were to cover all the details surrounding the wedding plans , I would have to write a 10 page letter... that's because you did so much for Arman and for Jen and for us too.Your attention to every detail, your consideration to making it work on so many fronts is incredible... from moving the reception upstairs, to helping us with the rehearsal dinner and helping us to do it on our budget, to getting Arman and Jen's input, taking care of Jen and Arman's bridal suite, organizing the time line and processional and even in knowing exactly where and how to place the petals around the chuppah footing... Everything and the many things I'm not mentioning or even forgetting, was huge. Your crew too were amazing and thoughtful and helpful. Ally and Elaine and absolutely the magnificent Auggie. Many guests said the food was delicious and perfectly cooked.. The bar staff helped out exactly as we discussed. The after clean up crew were thoughtful and helpful, making sure we had our belongings to take home.I certainly know that the best laid plans don't always work but of this I am sure: that staff is only as good as the person who leads them. And so you are a great leader Mina, with experience and a sure hand, you have helped to make this celebration for Arman and his bride a love-brimmed event - memorable and dear for our extended families and guests. Ken and I are so happy and pleased and appreciative of all that you have done to ensure such a happy moment in life for our family. Thank you, Nita and Ken
Reviewed on 07-09-2016
Wedding Date 03-09-2016
Dear Mina,I fear that if I were to cover all the details surrounding the wedding plans , I would have to write a 10 page letter... that's because you did so much for Arman and for Jen and for us too.Your attention to every detail, your consideration to making it work on so many fronts is incredible... from moving the reception upstairs, to helping us with the rehearsal dinner and helping us to do it on our budget, to getting Arman and Jen's input, taking care of Jen and Arman's bridal suite, organizing the time line and processional and even in knowing exactly where and how to place the petals around the chuppah footing... Everything and the many things I'm not mentioning or even forgetting, was huge. Your crew too were amazing and thoughtful and helpful. Ally and Elaine and absolutely the magnificent Auggie. Many guests said the food was delicious and perfectly cooked.. The bar staff helped out exactly as we discussed. The after clean up crew were thoughtful and helpful, making sure we had our belongings to take home.I certainly know that the best laid plans don't always work but of this I am sure: that staff is only as good as the person who leads them. And so you are a great leader Mina, with experience and a sure hand, you have helped to make this celebration for Arman and his bride a love-brimmed event - memorable and dear for our extended families and guests. Ken and I are so happy and pleased and appreciative of all that you have done to ensure such a happy moment in life for our family. Thank you, Nita and Ken
Reviewed on 07-09-2016
Tabitha Basa-Ong (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-07-2016
Got married at the Bear Mountain Inn in July 2016. It was amazing - the setting, the food, everything was in one place so it was super convenient. We were so lucky to work with the catering director (and general jack of all trades) Mina Park, who is just so good at everything. She is the consummate professional and is incredibly personable, knowledgeable, and is so organized that we basically just left everything in her hands. With her vision and experience, we trusted her 1000000%. It's also just a beautiful venue. We were unlucky with weather, and while I was really hoping for an outdoor wedding, we did one indoors instead and it was just as breathtaking. I would highly recommend it - working with Mina was so easy and again, with the amount of weddings/events that go through Bear Mountain Inn, it's a well oiled machine but yet still manages to add personal touches which made both of us feel quite special. We received so many compliments on the day (somehow, managed to keep on schedule!), my husband and I got to eat (which I hear is rare, so thank you Mina for knowing our priorities), and all parties involved had such a spectacular time. Thank you Mina for making us feel special and for conducting one of the best days of our lives!
Reviewed on 12-08-2016
Wedding Date 08-07-2016
Got married at the Bear Mountain Inn in July 2016. It was amazing - the setting, the food, everything was in one place so it was super convenient. We were so lucky to work with the catering director (and general jack of all trades) Mina Park, who is just so good at everything. She is the consummate professional and is incredibly personable, knowledgeable, and is so organized that we basically just left everything in her hands. With her vision and experience, we trusted her 1000000%. It's also just a beautiful venue. We were unlucky with weather, and while I was really hoping for an outdoor wedding, we did one indoors instead and it was just as breathtaking. I would highly recommend it - working with Mina was so easy and again, with the amount of weddings/events that go through Bear Mountain Inn, it's a well oiled machine but yet still manages to add personal touches which made both of us feel quite special. We received so many compliments on the day (somehow, managed to keep on schedule!), my husband and I got to eat (which I hear is rare, so thank you Mina for knowing our priorities), and all parties involved had such a spectacular time. Thank you Mina for making us feel special and for conducting one of the best days of our lives!
Reviewed on 12-08-2016
Christopher Clark (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2016
We absolutely loved Bear Mountain. My wife was looking for a place that had a rustic, Adirondack feel, and Bear Mountain had it in spades. The staff was great; when we first started looking at it, there appeared to be some turnover in the catering staff, but after a couple of emails, we had one person that we were dealing with, and couldn't have been happier with her. Sandra responded to every email in a matter of hours, and was so knowledgeable. She helped us with timing, planning, and organizing everything. She contacted our vendors to set up timelines with them individually, and made sure that everything was taken care of with our room block. The one negative I would have with regards to the staff was the front desk staff, who gave our guests a few issues with booking rooms through the block. Thankfully, Sandra got everything ironed out in a very short period of time, she was truly a pleasure. Sandra was very helpful with putting together all of the decorations and everything else for the venue, and when we got upstairs, it looked exactly how we had hoped, if not better.re: the food- we were very happy, and all of our guests raved about the food. There appeared to be plenty of it, and everything I ate was just as good at the wedding as it was at the tasting. We didn't know if it would be possible to scale all of that food for that many guests and keep the quality, but they absolutely accomplished it. Chef Erin and the staff were very flexible in terms of adjusting the menu to fit what our guests' various dietary restrictions.We had about 160 guests attend, and the space looked appropriate for that size, but easily could have fit more if necessary.
Reviewed on 12-07-2016
Wedding Date 18-06-2016
We absolutely loved Bear Mountain. My wife was looking for a place that had a rustic, Adirondack feel, and Bear Mountain had it in spades. The staff was great; when we first started looking at it, there appeared to be some turnover in the catering staff, but after a couple of emails, we had one person that we were dealing with, and couldn't have been happier with her. Sandra responded to every email in a matter of hours, and was so knowledgeable. She helped us with timing, planning, and organizing everything. She contacted our vendors to set up timelines with them individually, and made sure that everything was taken care of with our room block. The one negative I would have with regards to the staff was the front desk staff, who gave our guests a few issues with booking rooms through the block. Thankfully, Sandra got everything ironed out in a very short period of time, she was truly a pleasure. Sandra was very helpful with putting together all of the decorations and everything else for the venue, and when we got upstairs, it looked exactly how we had hoped, if not better.re: the food- we were very happy, and all of our guests raved about the food. There appeared to be plenty of it, and everything I ate was just as good at the wedding as it was at the tasting. We didn't know if it would be possible to scale all of that food for that many guests and keep the quality, but they absolutely accomplished it. Chef Erin and the staff were very flexible in terms of adjusting the menu to fit what our guests' various dietary restrictions.We had about 160 guests attend, and the space looked appropriate for that size, but easily could have fit more if necessary.
Reviewed on 12-07-2016
Katrina Borruso (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-03-2016
I had my March Wedding at the Bear Mountain Inn Proper. The catering Director Mina was amazing. She would answer emails at all times of the day, get back to me via phone whenever needed. She was even responding to my requests during her maternity leave. Thanks to her organization skills, I was not bombarded with all the decisions at once. She made sure everything was set up perfectly and stayed late the day of my wedding to help out. I had no stress the day of my wedding thanks to her taking charge and making sure that everything was perfect. The little touches that she gave to my wedding, made it that much more special. The food was delicious, it was honestly why we booked the inn...it didn't hurt that It had a beautiful rustic, yet modern charm. The staff at the spa were friendly and professional. They paid extra attention to our needs, and everyone looked great. They even touched up our hair during the day. The only issue we encountered was with booking the rooms. We had two stone cottages reserved for the bridal parties. I sat down and went over everything with booking. Yet, the day before the wedding there were strangers in the cabin that were not part of our block. Thankfully this was remedied for the night of the wedding. Highly recommend this place!
Reviewed on 13-04-2016
Wedding Date 19-03-2016
I had my March Wedding at the Bear Mountain Inn Proper. The catering Director Mina was amazing. She would answer emails at all times of the day, get back to me via phone whenever needed. She was even responding to my requests during her maternity leave. Thanks to her organization skills, I was not bombarded with all the decisions at once. She made sure everything was set up perfectly and stayed late the day of my wedding to help out. I had no stress the day of my wedding thanks to her taking charge and making sure that everything was perfect. The little touches that she gave to my wedding, made it that much more special. The food was delicious, it was honestly why we booked the inn...it didn't hurt that It had a beautiful rustic, yet modern charm. The staff at the spa were friendly and professional. They paid extra attention to our needs, and everyone looked great. They even touched up our hair during the day. The only issue we encountered was with booking the rooms. We had two stone cottages reserved for the bridal parties. I sat down and went over everything with booking. Yet, the day before the wedding there were strangers in the cabin that were not part of our block. Thankfully this was remedied for the night of the wedding. Highly recommend this place!
Reviewed on 13-04-2016
Hannah Siegel (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-12-2015
We knew, without a doubt, that Bear Mountain was where we wanted to have our wedding. We were able to negotiate our rate slightly (the Friday price for a Saturday wedding) which helped given that this is a pricier venue. The day of our wedding was beautiful. Prior to the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, our escort cards were put out along with photos and chalkboard that we provided. Each table was set up with our centerpieces and linens that we had requested. We did not have to worry about a thing and we had waiters designated to attend to us throughout the night which was great.\r\rHowever, the service that we were provided leading up to the event was mediocre at best. I often had to reach out to our coordinator multiple times to receive a response (this was in large part because our original coordinator went on maternity leave and did not return and then our second coordinator also went on maternity leave.) There was also many other events at the Inn the weekend of our wedding that we had to coordinate around.\r\rAll in all, though, our experience at the inn was amazing and our wedding was flawless.\r\rIf I could rate the spa separately, though, I would give it less than 1 star. The owner was extremely rude and would not let my bridesmaids leave until they gave exorbitant tips (over 20%.) After 2 hours of picture taking, my hair was falling out and when I went to request that they put in additional bobby pins, the owner instructed me to wait 20 minutes. The convenience of the spa on site was not worth it - I would recommend bringing in an outside team.
Reviewed on 28-12-2015
Wedding Date 12-12-2015
We knew, without a doubt, that Bear Mountain was where we wanted to have our wedding. We were able to negotiate our rate slightly (the Friday price for a Saturday wedding) which helped given that this is a pricier venue. The day of our wedding was beautiful. Prior to the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, our escort cards were put out along with photos and chalkboard that we provided. Each table was set up with our centerpieces and linens that we had requested. We did not have to worry about a thing and we had waiters designated to attend to us throughout the night which was great.\r\rHowever, the service that we were provided leading up to the event was mediocre at best. I often had to reach out to our coordinator multiple times to receive a response (this was in large part because our original coordinator went on maternity leave and did not return and then our second coordinator also went on maternity leave.) There was also many other events at the Inn the weekend of our wedding that we had to coordinate around.\r\rAll in all, though, our experience at the inn was amazing and our wedding was flawless.\r\rIf I could rate the spa separately, though, I would give it less than 1 star. The owner was extremely rude and would not let my bridesmaids leave until they gave exorbitant tips (over 20%.) After 2 hours of picture taking, my hair was falling out and when I went to request that they put in additional bobby pins, the owner instructed me to wait 20 minutes. The convenience of the spa on site was not worth it - I would recommend bringing in an outside team.
Reviewed on 28-12-2015
Michelle Boyce (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2015
We had our wedding September 2015 at the Overlook Lodge. Our wedding was beautiful and we had a blast! However, this was not due to Bear Mountain. The credit goes to our florist, DJ, and guests.\r\rLet me just say, I have never been married before so wedding planning was a first time experience for me and it was terrible. This was mainly due to the unprofessional, disorganized nature of the process with my coordinator, who by the way quit a month prior to my wedding. I was not even told she quit. I found out myself after receiving no response from her and finally reaching out to someone else. When I received my new coordinator, there was no apology involved. My coordinator who quit did not tell me certain things I needed to know and it came across by my new coordinator as though these things were my fault.\r\rThe whole wedding planning process is supposed to be a fun, exciting time. Bear Mountain made the process very stressful and upsetting. In no way did they make me feel like I was an important Bride or that my wedding was important to them. It felt more like an inconvenience. \r\rThe food at the wedding was just ok. It was much better at the restaurant at the Inn for the tasting. I was told later some of the food items at the cocktail hour were cold which I was not happy about. One of the servers was rude and rolled her eyes at one of my bridesmaids who was trying to get a glass of champagne for me, the Bride. The server who was with my fiance and I was great and the bartender was also great, I wish I knew their names. I did not see the maitre'd, that was supposed to be with us, once. \r\rI wanted to have my wedding at Bear Mountain for the rustic vibe and the beautiful view. I wish I had picked somewhere else, I regret my decision. I would not recommend having your wedding here unless you are happy dealing with a stressful and disorganized venue. \r
Reviewed on 04-12-2015
Wedding Date 12-09-2015
We had our wedding September 2015 at the Overlook Lodge. Our wedding was beautiful and we had a blast! However, this was not due to Bear Mountain. The credit goes to our florist, DJ, and guests.\r\rLet me just say, I have never been married before so wedding planning was a first time experience for me and it was terrible. This was mainly due to the unprofessional, disorganized nature of the process with my coordinator, who by the way quit a month prior to my wedding. I was not even told she quit. I found out myself after receiving no response from her and finally reaching out to someone else. When I received my new coordinator, there was no apology involved. My coordinator who quit did not tell me certain things I needed to know and it came across by my new coordinator as though these things were my fault.\r\rThe whole wedding planning process is supposed to be a fun, exciting time. Bear Mountain made the process very stressful and upsetting. In no way did they make me feel like I was an important Bride or that my wedding was important to them. It felt more like an inconvenience. \r\rThe food at the wedding was just ok. It was much better at the restaurant at the Inn for the tasting. I was told later some of the food items at the cocktail hour were cold which I was not happy about. One of the servers was rude and rolled her eyes at one of my bridesmaids who was trying to get a glass of champagne for me, the Bride. The server who was with my fiance and I was great and the bartender was also great, I wish I knew their names. I did not see the maitre'd, that was supposed to be with us, once. \r\rI wanted to have my wedding at Bear Mountain for the rustic vibe and the beautiful view. I wish I had picked somewhere else, I regret my decision. I would not recommend having your wedding here unless you are happy dealing with a stressful and disorganized venue. \r
Reviewed on 04-12-2015
Cindy (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-11-2015
The natural setting of Bear Mountain was just breathtaking, especially in the fall. We fell in love with the location immediately and knew it was the perfect place for our wedding...and our photos from all over the park are amazing!! We had a few glitches in plans towards the end of planning with the staff, but they were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, although cocktail hour didn't have nearly as much food as we were told to expect. We were on a strict budget, so adding additional items from what they provide in their package was just too costly for us. We were told multiple times not to worry, but I saw some pretty empty tables at cocktail hour. Overall, we had a great wedding and I wouldn't have wanted it anywhere else!!
Reviewed on 19-11-2015
Wedding Date 01-11-2015
The natural setting of Bear Mountain was just breathtaking, especially in the fall. We fell in love with the location immediately and knew it was the perfect place for our wedding...and our photos from all over the park are amazing!! We had a few glitches in plans towards the end of planning with the staff, but they were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, although cocktail hour didn't have nearly as much food as we were told to expect. We were on a strict budget, so adding additional items from what they provide in their package was just too costly for us. We were told multiple times not to worry, but I saw some pretty empty tables at cocktail hour. Overall, we had a great wedding and I wouldn't have wanted it anywhere else!!
Reviewed on 19-11-2015
Maria Crecco (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-11-2015
It was okay.
Reviewed on 08-11-2015
Wedding Date 07-11-2015
It was okay.
Reviewed on 08-11-2015
Cynthia Oliveros (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-09-2015
The entire Staff and coordinators at the Bear Mountain Inn & Spa were absolutely amazing. The entire experience was extremely marvelous.
Reviewed on 01-10-2015
Wedding Date 26-09-2015
The entire Staff and coordinators at the Bear Mountain Inn & Spa were absolutely amazing. The entire experience was extremely marvelous.
Reviewed on 01-10-2015
Alicia Dreher (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-08-2015
Our wedding was the best day of my life and this venue was absolutely beautiful. But what made it beautiful was not the staff or their actions - it was the unique setting, great band, talented florists, and most importantly our friends and family. Communication is a HUGE issue at the BMI. Throughout the process, emails and calls went unanswered for up to a week (when I followed up again), contracts were incorrect, credit cards were charged for the same thing multiple time (by \"accident\"), the staff was MIA for most of the evening. There is big staff turnover here and it shows. Additionally, the AC in many of the hotel rooms did not work. I would have been very concerned on my wedding day had we not hired a day-of coordinator to make sure everything went as promised. There was a lot of unnecessary stress during what should be a very exciting time.
Reviewed on 08-09-2015
Wedding Date 29-08-2015
Our wedding was the best day of my life and this venue was absolutely beautiful. But what made it beautiful was not the staff or their actions - it was the unique setting, great band, talented florists, and most importantly our friends and family. Communication is a HUGE issue at the BMI. Throughout the process, emails and calls went unanswered for up to a week (when I followed up again), contracts were incorrect, credit cards were charged for the same thing multiple time (by \"accident\"), the staff was MIA for most of the evening. There is big staff turnover here and it shows. Additionally, the AC in many of the hotel rooms did not work. I would have been very concerned on my wedding day had we not hired a day-of coordinator to make sure everything went as promised. There was a lot of unnecessary stress during what should be a very exciting time.
Reviewed on 08-09-2015
Karen (wedding party) 3 out of 5 Rating
I will start off with the positive: my daughter's wedding was beautiful! The food was delicious and the venue is what one of our guests called \"rustic but elegant.\" The reason I only rated them a 3 is because they are clearly very understaffed! From the moment we tried to reach someone there to get information, we had to keep calling back and/or keep sending e-mails till we got a response. Once we booked it, the poor communication continued. Then the staff person who was working on our wedding went on maternity leave. No one ever told us. Then she came back but quit....no one ever told us. During the last month, the catering manager handled all details for our wedding. She also did not return calls or respond to e-mails. She sent invoices with incorrect information on them more than once. It was apparent she had too much work to do and was on overload. We did not see her once the night of the wedding! Fortunately, a few months prior to the wedding, my daughter saw the deficiencies and hired a day-of wedding planner. At first it seemed unnecessary to me but in the end, I was so glad she did that. I thank our wedding planner for making sure the day/evening went off without a hitch. If you decide to have a wedding there, I suggest you ask how many people they have on their staff (they told us they were in the process of hiring three more people after our wedding) and/or you hire a day-of wedding planner. It is a beautiful venue but the last thing you need when planning a wedding is lack of faith in the people handling your special day.
Reviewed on 07-09-2015
I will start off with the positive: my daughter's wedding was beautiful! The food was delicious and the venue is what one of our guests called \"rustic but elegant.\" The reason I only rated them a 3 is because they are clearly very understaffed! From the moment we tried to reach someone there to get information, we had to keep calling back and/or keep sending e-mails till we got a response. Once we booked it, the poor communication continued. Then the staff person who was working on our wedding went on maternity leave. No one ever told us. Then she came back but quit....no one ever told us. During the last month, the catering manager handled all details for our wedding. She also did not return calls or respond to e-mails. She sent invoices with incorrect information on them more than once. It was apparent she had too much work to do and was on overload. We did not see her once the night of the wedding! Fortunately, a few months prior to the wedding, my daughter saw the deficiencies and hired a day-of wedding planner. At first it seemed unnecessary to me but in the end, I was so glad she did that. I thank our wedding planner for making sure the day/evening went off without a hitch. If you decide to have a wedding there, I suggest you ask how many people they have on their staff (they told us they were in the process of hiring three more people after our wedding) and/or you hire a day-of wedding planner. It is a beautiful venue but the last thing you need when planning a wedding is lack of faith in the people handling your special day.
Reviewed on 07-09-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-04-2015
Where to begin!! I had my Wedding at the Merry Go Round Pavilion on April 18, 2015, and it was amazing! There are no words to express how great everything turned out. Brittany my coordinator went above and beyond for us (including driving me to the pavilion). Steven the hotel manager helped with some adjustments needed for my rooms with no problems. The front desk staff didn't even blink an eye every time I locked myself out of my room (I ended up checking out with 5 keys...lol) The food was great, the staff was nice and who doesn't love a merry go round ride? Several people came up to me that night and said it was the best wedding they even been to, and trust me we have all been to ALOT! This venue was the only one I looked at and wanted. I even changed the date of my wedding cause the hotel couldn't give me the amount of rooms I needed. I can honestly say there was not one problem that night with anything. The oversized hotel rooms was great with 3/4 people standing in the room. You can have a wedding in any of the suites, they are that big. We have the king suite with 2 bathrooms, I didn't want to come home.\r\rIf you want a unique, great wedding then you need to check this place out.
Reviewed on 21-04-2015
Wedding Date 18-04-2015
Where to begin!! I had my Wedding at the Merry Go Round Pavilion on April 18, 2015, and it was amazing! There are no words to express how great everything turned out. Brittany my coordinator went above and beyond for us (including driving me to the pavilion). Steven the hotel manager helped with some adjustments needed for my rooms with no problems. The front desk staff didn't even blink an eye every time I locked myself out of my room (I ended up checking out with 5 keys...lol) The food was great, the staff was nice and who doesn't love a merry go round ride? Several people came up to me that night and said it was the best wedding they even been to, and trust me we have all been to ALOT! This venue was the only one I looked at and wanted. I even changed the date of my wedding cause the hotel couldn't give me the amount of rooms I needed. I can honestly say there was not one problem that night with anything. The oversized hotel rooms was great with 3/4 people standing in the room. You can have a wedding in any of the suites, they are that big. We have the king suite with 2 bathrooms, I didn't want to come home.\r\rIf you want a unique, great wedding then you need to check this place out.
Reviewed on 21-04-2015
Pamela Barlow (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-04-2015
I am so disappointed by the sales and catering staff at Bear Mountain Inn. Early on, this venue was at the top of my list. The Inn and surrounding park are beautiful, and the wedding prices are reasonable ($79 -150 pp). My Dad used to camp at Bear Mountain with his brothers as a kid (one of whom is now deceased), and I have spent time there with my fiance, so this place has sentimental value for my family.\r\rI emailed and called the catering department over a four month period before giving up on booking this venue. I received one (1) voice mail back from them the entire time. It took two months to make a reservation to see the place. I left the catering director (Chris) and the two sales reps (Amy & Brittany) short voicemails and emails in the weeks before the appointment asking for directions, parking, etc. There were no calls or emails back from them with answers to my questions. \r\rWe ended up missing our appointment because I wrote down the wrong date. The night before our (incorrect) appointment, they leave a single voicemail saying we missed our appointment and they can't book us until the next month. Sure, I made a mistake, but this would have easily been corrected if they had returned any form of communication I sent in the weeks prior to the appointment. \r\rAside from the appointment issue, their emails did not answer any of my basic questions. I asked in several emails and voice mails if the space I wanted was available on any of the dates I wanted, and this was never answered. The emails they did send looked like an automated template that they copied and pasted to each client.\r\rI have visited four other venues (Mohonk Mountain House, Perona Farms, Chart House, Entertainment Cruises) and spoke with representatives from more (Chelsea Piers, Bronx Zoo, Ramsey Country Club, Park West Loft). There was not a single venue who took more than 12 hours to email or 2 days to call back. All of them called and emailed the day before an appointment. The difference in customer service is amazing.\r\rBottom line to brides: reach out to any other venue. You'll have much better customer service. I can't imagine giving these people $8-25k for a wedding, much less trusting them with such an important event.
Reviewed on 15-11-2014
Wedding Date 11-04-2015
I am so disappointed by the sales and catering staff at Bear Mountain Inn. Early on, this venue was at the top of my list. The Inn and surrounding park are beautiful, and the wedding prices are reasonable ($79 -150 pp). My Dad used to camp at Bear Mountain with his brothers as a kid (one of whom is now deceased), and I have spent time there with my fiance, so this place has sentimental value for my family.\r\rI emailed and called the catering department over a four month period before giving up on booking this venue. I received one (1) voice mail back from them the entire time. It took two months to make a reservation to see the place. I left the catering director (Chris) and the two sales reps (Amy & Brittany) short voicemails and emails in the weeks before the appointment asking for directions, parking, etc. There were no calls or emails back from them with answers to my questions. \r\rWe ended up missing our appointment because I wrote down the wrong date. The night before our (incorrect) appointment, they leave a single voicemail saying we missed our appointment and they can't book us until the next month. Sure, I made a mistake, but this would have easily been corrected if they had returned any form of communication I sent in the weeks prior to the appointment. \r\rAside from the appointment issue, their emails did not answer any of my basic questions. I asked in several emails and voice mails if the space I wanted was available on any of the dates I wanted, and this was never answered. The emails they did send looked like an automated template that they copied and pasted to each client.\r\rI have visited four other venues (Mohonk Mountain House, Perona Farms, Chart House, Entertainment Cruises) and spoke with representatives from more (Chelsea Piers, Bronx Zoo, Ramsey Country Club, Park West Loft). There was not a single venue who took more than 12 hours to email or 2 days to call back. All of them called and emailed the day before an appointment. The difference in customer service is amazing.\r\rBottom line to brides: reach out to any other venue. You'll have much better customer service. I can't imagine giving these people $8-25k for a wedding, much less trusting them with such an important event.
Reviewed on 15-11-2014
Jillian Delano (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-01-1970
We were looking for something different, being from lower westchester county we went to wedding upon wedding at venues in new rochelle and mamaroneck --wedding factories. They all looked the same and frankly it was boring. We wanted to do something different and unique that was more \"us\" for our fall wedding this past October. We had a great experience at the Bear Mountain Inn. Brittany helped us plan everything and she did a wonderful job, everyone helped out and got us through the night just as we expected. Only thing I would suggest is making sure your family and friends who are traveling book far in advance if your event is during the Oktoberfest festival --it gets very busy and books up quickly! We ended up having an excellent time, we even stayed the next day for the festival and celebrated with our friends and family who traveled!
Reviewed on 04-11-2014
Wedding Date 01-01-1970
We were looking for something different, being from lower westchester county we went to wedding upon wedding at venues in new rochelle and mamaroneck --wedding factories. They all looked the same and frankly it was boring. We wanted to do something different and unique that was more \"us\" for our fall wedding this past October. We had a great experience at the Bear Mountain Inn. Brittany helped us plan everything and she did a wonderful job, everyone helped out and got us through the night just as we expected. Only thing I would suggest is making sure your family and friends who are traveling book far in advance if your event is during the Oktoberfest festival --it gets very busy and books up quickly! We ended up having an excellent time, we even stayed the next day for the festival and celebrated with our friends and family who traveled!
Reviewed on 04-11-2014
Megan Brennan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-08-2014
We had a wonderful wedding at Bear Mountain! Despite rain and almost 90 degree weather, it was a fantastic day. \r\rThe Inn itself is just gorgeous and has a really great, unique feeling.\r\rAfter some early snafus - our first coordinator left without warning and the catering department was initially a little hard to reach - everything came together. Chris was fantastic dealing with last minute, unexpected changes and he was with us all night long. Joe, the maitre d', was also great - thoughtful and courteous. We also ended up having significantly less people than our agreed upon minimum and Chris was terrific in giving us a bit of a break.\r\rThe only slight negative to Bear Mountain is that the space immediately surrounding the Inn is a public park which can get crowded on summer days. On our wedding day, there were a lot of people bbq-ing and playing music around the lake, so I'm glad we ended up having to move inside.\r\rOverall, we had an amazing day and I couldn't be happier with how it went!
Reviewed on 13-09-2014
Wedding Date 31-08-2014
We had a wonderful wedding at Bear Mountain! Despite rain and almost 90 degree weather, it was a fantastic day. \r\rThe Inn itself is just gorgeous and has a really great, unique feeling.\r\rAfter some early snafus - our first coordinator left without warning and the catering department was initially a little hard to reach - everything came together. Chris was fantastic dealing with last minute, unexpected changes and he was with us all night long. Joe, the maitre d', was also great - thoughtful and courteous. We also ended up having significantly less people than our agreed upon minimum and Chris was terrific in giving us a bit of a break.\r\rThe only slight negative to Bear Mountain is that the space immediately surrounding the Inn is a public park which can get crowded on summer days. On our wedding day, there were a lot of people bbq-ing and playing music around the lake, so I'm glad we ended up having to move inside.\r\rOverall, we had an amazing day and I couldn't be happier with how it went!
Reviewed on 13-09-2014
Ashley Green (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-07-2014
Bear Mountain Inn fit the bill for exactly what we were looking for: outdoor-feel, central location, laid-back yet elegant setting, at a \"New York-area affordable price\
Reviewed on 02-08-2014
Wedding Date 26-07-2014
Bear Mountain Inn fit the bill for exactly what we were looking for: outdoor-feel, central location, laid-back yet elegant setting, at a \"New York-area affordable price\
Reviewed on 02-08-2014
Lisa Bertuzzi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-06-2014
I give this venue the best review. The place was recently renovated and the cocktail hour area and reception area are absolutely beautiful. If you want to a wedding reception hall that isn't a cookie cutter hall, this is the place for you. We didn't want your run of the mill, crank it out till the next one gets here wedding. This place is so personal and the staff there is excellent. The person in charge of wedding booking, Chris Ryter, is wonderful. He pays so much attention to detail so that your wedding goes smoothly. The food there is excellent. Also, we had our friends and family stay over with a continental breakfast included. The breakfast was much more than continental. I don't know if it was a fluke, but they had eggs, bacon, waffles, anything you would want for breakfast and more. The best part is, if this is your reception cite, you are able to go back any time for a dinner, brunch, lunch or just to hang out at their many events that are always going on there. My husband and I plan on going back every year for our anniversary.
Reviewed on 21-06-2014
Wedding Date 06-06-2014
I give this venue the best review. The place was recently renovated and the cocktail hour area and reception area are absolutely beautiful. If you want to a wedding reception hall that isn't a cookie cutter hall, this is the place for you. We didn't want your run of the mill, crank it out till the next one gets here wedding. This place is so personal and the staff there is excellent. The person in charge of wedding booking, Chris Ryter, is wonderful. He pays so much attention to detail so that your wedding goes smoothly. The food there is excellent. Also, we had our friends and family stay over with a continental breakfast included. The breakfast was much more than continental. I don't know if it was a fluke, but they had eggs, bacon, waffles, anything you would want for breakfast and more. The best part is, if this is your reception cite, you are able to go back any time for a dinner, brunch, lunch or just to hang out at their many events that are always going on there. My husband and I plan on going back every year for our anniversary.
Reviewed on 21-06-2014
Alexis Marlin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-11-2013
I had my wedding at the Overlook Lodge in Bear Mountain in November 2013. Words cannot even begin to express how much I loved the venue, the service, and the staff. Dina did an amazing job and making sure everything went smoothly leading up to the wedding and the day of. Rich, my matre d, did a fantastic job that evening of making sure my husband and I were taking care of and keeping everything running. The view is amazing from the lodge!!!! The food is delicious and my guests still compliment it. Bear Mountain worked with me with payments, bringing in extra items, and setting everything up the way I wanted. Emails were responded to in a timely manner and the day of was stress free. I would highly recommend the Overlook Lodge if you are having a smaller wedding, we had about 85 guests, and want a mountain feel with a beautiful scenery! What's especially nice with the Overlook compared to the Inn is you are away from the visitors of Bear Mountain and high in the mountain. We were able to park at the bottom entrance and walk a short path to get to the lake for amazing shots. I was very pleased with what we paid and the service we received.
Reviewed on 27-11-2013
Wedding Date 09-11-2013
I had my wedding at the Overlook Lodge in Bear Mountain in November 2013. Words cannot even begin to express how much I loved the venue, the service, and the staff. Dina did an amazing job and making sure everything went smoothly leading up to the wedding and the day of. Rich, my matre d, did a fantastic job that evening of making sure my husband and I were taking care of and keeping everything running. The view is amazing from the lodge!!!! The food is delicious and my guests still compliment it. Bear Mountain worked with me with payments, bringing in extra items, and setting everything up the way I wanted. Emails were responded to in a timely manner and the day of was stress free. I would highly recommend the Overlook Lodge if you are having a smaller wedding, we had about 85 guests, and want a mountain feel with a beautiful scenery! What's especially nice with the Overlook compared to the Inn is you are away from the visitors of Bear Mountain and high in the mountain. We were able to park at the bottom entrance and walk a short path to get to the lake for amazing shots. I was very pleased with what we paid and the service we received.
Reviewed on 27-11-2013
Donna DePaola (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-11-2013
Our wedding was at the Bear Mountain Inn on Nov. 1, 2013. It was absolutely magical. We have loved the location for years but to see it done up for a wedding was breathtaking. Chris the catering director was a pleasure to deal with and his attention to every detail was fantastic. He put us at ease and we had no worries. Joe was our maitre d and was unbelievable as well. He made sure every detail ran smoothly and was always making sure my husband and I had food and drink. Speaking of food...it was out of this world! Our families are still talking about our wedding and saying it was the best they have ever been too. I can't thank everyone at Bear Mountain enough!
Reviewed on 15-11-2013
Wedding Date 01-11-2013
Our wedding was at the Bear Mountain Inn on Nov. 1, 2013. It was absolutely magical. We have loved the location for years but to see it done up for a wedding was breathtaking. Chris the catering director was a pleasure to deal with and his attention to every detail was fantastic. He put us at ease and we had no worries. Joe was our maitre d and was unbelievable as well. He made sure every detail ran smoothly and was always making sure my husband and I had food and drink. Speaking of food...it was out of this world! Our families are still talking about our wedding and saying it was the best they have ever been too. I can't thank everyone at Bear Mountain enough!
Reviewed on 15-11-2013
Kristina Member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-09-2013
The staff at Bear Mountain are great, especially Chris. He know's exactly what he is doing and makes you feel comfortable the entire time. He leaves nothing out and cares about every detail. He will make your day exactly what you want it to be if you just tell him your vision.
Reviewed on 02-10-2013
Wedding Date 13-09-2013
The staff at Bear Mountain are great, especially Chris. He know's exactly what he is doing and makes you feel comfortable the entire time. He leaves nothing out and cares about every detail. He will make your day exactly what you want it to be if you just tell him your vision.
Reviewed on 02-10-2013
Tracey Robinson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-03-2013
Wedding Date: 3.23.13 at Bear Mountain Inn\r\rBear Mountain Inn is a unique and historic venue that gives couples the flexibility to customize their wedding however they want. The staff, specifically Ann Marie Grew and Noreen, were so accommodating to all of our questions and concerns. The food is amazing, prices reasonable, and ambiance is unlike any other venue you will find in the Hudson Valley. There are so many options for event space, depending on the size of your wedding. There are only a few rules, which is a plus for do-it-yourself couples like us. Highly recommend! The days of catering hall weddings with dark floral carpets and gold chandeliers are over at Bear Mountain Inn!
Reviewed on 04-04-2013
Wedding Date 23-03-2013
Wedding Date: 3.23.13 at Bear Mountain Inn\r\rBear Mountain Inn is a unique and historic venue that gives couples the flexibility to customize their wedding however they want. The staff, specifically Ann Marie Grew and Noreen, were so accommodating to all of our questions and concerns. The food is amazing, prices reasonable, and ambiance is unlike any other venue you will find in the Hudson Valley. There are so many options for event space, depending on the size of your wedding. There are only a few rules, which is a plus for do-it-yourself couples like us. Highly recommend! The days of catering hall weddings with dark floral carpets and gold chandeliers are over at Bear Mountain Inn!
Reviewed on 04-04-2013
Heather Hatfield (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-10-2012
The completion of renovation of the Bear Mountain INN are AMAZING! Beautiful hardwood floors, outstanding views and windows all around the room full of character! The fireplace is to die for and the people and food are FANTASTIC! Ann Marie the coordinator is so easy to work with and a great person, the chief (who's name I can't remember :() was AWESOME! And the food was something all my guests were talking about! The amount of food you get for the dollar is well worth it. The staff impressed everyone and over all, I honestly couldn't have asked for more! Sure, there was a little confusion with the hotel rooms but nothing is ever perfect! I HIGHLY recommend the Bear Mountain Inn to everyone!!!
Reviewed on 18-01-2013
Wedding Date 19-10-2012
The completion of renovation of the Bear Mountain INN are AMAZING! Beautiful hardwood floors, outstanding views and windows all around the room full of character! The fireplace is to die for and the people and food are FANTASTIC! Ann Marie the coordinator is so easy to work with and a great person, the chief (who's name I can't remember :() was AWESOME! And the food was something all my guests were talking about! The amount of food you get for the dollar is well worth it. The staff impressed everyone and over all, I honestly couldn't have asked for more! Sure, there was a little confusion with the hotel rooms but nothing is ever perfect! I HIGHLY recommend the Bear Mountain Inn to everyone!!!
Reviewed on 18-01-2013
Danielle Aliotta (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-11-2012
Awesome venue and staff! Ann Marie was wonderful and very helpful! It was the happiest day of my life!
Reviewed on 09-01-2013
Wedding Date 23-11-2012
Awesome venue and staff! Ann Marie was wonderful and very helpful! It was the happiest day of my life!
Reviewed on 09-01-2013
Denise Walsh (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-12-2012
Wedding at Bear Mountain Inn on 12/8/12 was magnificent! Our guests comfortably filled up the Lodge, cabins and Inn thanks to the ever professional and patient Noreen. She went beyond her to duties to accommodate our guests whims...with a smile! Ann Marie worked with us diligently to fulfill our dreams of a fun and festive rehearsal dinner, a magical wedding ceremony and a Sunday Recovery Breakfast! We explained our ideas and she did her very best to bring them to fruition as well as offering suggestions from her vast experience. Chef Michael and the catering staff were superb! Fine cuisine served by experienced and lovely staff. In short, this felt like a wedding at a lovely family compound with lifelong friends assisting us! Superlative experience!
Reviewed on 03-01-2013
Wedding Date 08-12-2012
Wedding at Bear Mountain Inn on 12/8/12 was magnificent! Our guests comfortably filled up the Lodge, cabins and Inn thanks to the ever professional and patient Noreen. She went beyond her to duties to accommodate our guests whims...with a smile! Ann Marie worked with us diligently to fulfill our dreams of a fun and festive rehearsal dinner, a magical wedding ceremony and a Sunday Recovery Breakfast! We explained our ideas and she did her very best to bring them to fruition as well as offering suggestions from her vast experience. Chef Michael and the catering staff were superb! Fine cuisine served by experienced and lovely staff. In short, this felt like a wedding at a lovely family compound with lifelong friends assisting us! Superlative experience!
Reviewed on 03-01-2013
Kristina Casper (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2012
Oh my Goodness!!!! I don't even know where to begin! I can not say enough good things about Bear Mountain and it's entire staff!!!!! Ann Marie was wonderful to work with, anytime I had a question or needed a solution she was always available to help. The Staff truly went above and beyond to make my day perfect! And when I say above and beyond that is no exaggeration. If you go and look at the inn for a venue, you'll get to see the beautiful rustic cocktail room and deck, the lobby is purely stunning and upstairs the banquet hall is wonderful. As my family and I were touring the rooms we happened to peek into the soon to be restaurant room and absolutely fell in love!!!! The room was everything I had dreamed of but the construction start date on the restaurant was still undetermined. We decided that the banquet hall would be sufficeient, howvere, we were crossing our fingers and praying that the owner as well as the construction manager would see my plea to use the room and be overcome with sentiment and allow us to hold our reception in the room! Well, it was looking good and over the course of the year poor Ann Marie and her staff had to deal with more than their fair share of pestering calls about over night accommodations, construction deadlines and various other hiccups. It was looking pretty good in aug and sept that we were going to be able to snag the restaurant room for the 6th when BAM!!!! appliances and construction materials were going to be delivered on the 1st!!!!! All that time hoping, praying and being so sure that I was going to get to have this beautiful room and then I missed it by 5 DAYS!!!!!!!!! I had almost accepted defeat when Ann Marie really went to bat for my husband and I, some how she and the staff convinced the owners, the state, and the construction crew to pay for storage off site for the week so that I (little ole me) could have my wedding dreams come true!!! \r\rThe Food was AMAZING!!!! we went with a surf and turf type of menu and the filet was cooked to perfection! The halibut was buttery and moist so full of flavor! We still haven't stopped getting complements about the food at the reception! the cocktail hour was running so smoothly! we had about 125 guest and there was plenty of room, the displays were well organized and there was plenty to go around so no waiting on line for food or drinks! In addition to the display as a bride I had my Maitre d', was superb. She made sure the both my husband and I were able to eat and that we wanted for nothing the entire night! \r\rI honestly don't have a single complaint about bear mountain. I f I had to do it all over again I would without a doubt be delighted and ecstatic to have my wedding at Bear Mountain Inn Again!!!!!
Reviewed on 15-12-2012
Wedding Date 06-10-2012
Oh my Goodness!!!! I don't even know where to begin! I can not say enough good things about Bear Mountain and it's entire staff!!!!! Ann Marie was wonderful to work with, anytime I had a question or needed a solution she was always available to help. The Staff truly went above and beyond to make my day perfect! And when I say above and beyond that is no exaggeration. If you go and look at the inn for a venue, you'll get to see the beautiful rustic cocktail room and deck, the lobby is purely stunning and upstairs the banquet hall is wonderful. As my family and I were touring the rooms we happened to peek into the soon to be restaurant room and absolutely fell in love!!!! The room was everything I had dreamed of but the construction start date on the restaurant was still undetermined. We decided that the banquet hall would be sufficeient, howvere, we were crossing our fingers and praying that the owner as well as the construction manager would see my plea to use the room and be overcome with sentiment and allow us to hold our reception in the room! Well, it was looking good and over the course of the year poor Ann Marie and her staff had to deal with more than their fair share of pestering calls about over night accommodations, construction deadlines and various other hiccups. It was looking pretty good in aug and sept that we were going to be able to snag the restaurant room for the 6th when BAM!!!! appliances and construction materials were going to be delivered on the 1st!!!!! All that time hoping, praying and being so sure that I was going to get to have this beautiful room and then I missed it by 5 DAYS!!!!!!!!! I had almost accepted defeat when Ann Marie really went to bat for my husband and I, some how she and the staff convinced the owners, the state, and the construction crew to pay for storage off site for the week so that I (little ole me) could have my wedding dreams come true!!! \r\rThe Food was AMAZING!!!! we went with a surf and turf type of menu and the filet was cooked to perfection! The halibut was buttery and moist so full of flavor! We still haven't stopped getting complements about the food at the reception! the cocktail hour was running so smoothly! we had about 125 guest and there was plenty of room, the displays were well organized and there was plenty to go around so no waiting on line for food or drinks! In addition to the display as a bride I had my Maitre d', was superb. She made sure the both my husband and I were able to eat and that we wanted for nothing the entire night! \r\rI honestly don't have a single complaint about bear mountain. I f I had to do it all over again I would without a doubt be delighted and ecstatic to have my wedding at Bear Mountain Inn Again!!!!!
Reviewed on 15-12-2012
Cynthia Spatta (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2012
i cannot say anything negative about the bear mountain inn!! they did an amazing job. ann marie, the catering manager and staff were amazing and very accommodating.they were extremely helpful especially the day of helping me set up my centerpieces and little extras i brought for the reception. we got married in oct so we had octoberfest the next day. it was a great weekend! thank you bear mountain for everything!!
Reviewed on 08-12-2012
Wedding Date 05-10-2012
i cannot say anything negative about the bear mountain inn!! they did an amazing job. ann marie, the catering manager and staff were amazing and very accommodating.they were extremely helpful especially the day of helping me set up my centerpieces and little extras i brought for the reception. we got married in oct so we had octoberfest the next day. it was a great weekend! thank you bear mountain for everything!!
Reviewed on 08-12-2012
Luv Party (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-11-2012
Amazing+++ A Party/Wedding is a Celebration of Fun and Love with the Wonderful and Kind Staff at the Bear Mountain Inn! Ann Marie and her Crew were Outstanding in their ability to organize, assist and make sure all was done; above and beyond expectations with heartfelt caring smiles for the happiness of all for the Rehearsal Dinner/Wedding Weekend. This is a Day that will always be remembered, but even more so, as the planning with Ann Marie and her staff was extraordinary!! Thanks to you and your amazing staff for all you did to make EVERYTHING the best it could possibly be--Fabulous and Fun! I highly recommend your TERRIFIC service resulting in a treasured memory for always! A Heartfelt Thank You to All!!! :)
Reviewed on 03-12-2012
Wedding Date 17-11-2012
Amazing+++ A Party/Wedding is a Celebration of Fun and Love with the Wonderful and Kind Staff at the Bear Mountain Inn! Ann Marie and her Crew were Outstanding in their ability to organize, assist and make sure all was done; above and beyond expectations with heartfelt caring smiles for the happiness of all for the Rehearsal Dinner/Wedding Weekend. This is a Day that will always be remembered, but even more so, as the planning with Ann Marie and her staff was extraordinary!! Thanks to you and your amazing staff for all you did to make EVERYTHING the best it could possibly be--Fabulous and Fun! I highly recommend your TERRIFIC service resulting in a treasured memory for always! A Heartfelt Thank You to All!!! :)
Reviewed on 03-12-2012
Melanie Fox (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-11-2012
We got married 11/17/12 at the Bear Mountain Inn. We had our rehearsal dinner in the carousel, ceremony on the Inn first floor, cocktail hour in the lobby, and reception on the second floor. It was so convenient having everything in one place, and the park offered so much to do for all our family and guests. The groomsmen and groom even summited Bear Mountain on the morning of our wedding! The decor is gorgeous and rustic, and everyone told us how great all the food was. The staff, and particularly Ann Marie, were great and very responsive. We had a pretty specific vision, and they carried it out beautifully. Even when the venue lost power from Hurricane Sandy a couple weeks before the wedding, they met with us at the Inn and worked hard to keep it all on track. We also really enjoyed the accommodations - we stayed in the Inn along with close family, but the cabins were perfect for our bridal party and friends to stay together and keep up festivities after our formal reception ended. It wasn't cheap, but we were so happy with everything and couldn't have been happier.
Reviewed on 02-12-2012
Wedding Date 17-11-2012
We got married 11/17/12 at the Bear Mountain Inn. We had our rehearsal dinner in the carousel, ceremony on the Inn first floor, cocktail hour in the lobby, and reception on the second floor. It was so convenient having everything in one place, and the park offered so much to do for all our family and guests. The groomsmen and groom even summited Bear Mountain on the morning of our wedding! The decor is gorgeous and rustic, and everyone told us how great all the food was. The staff, and particularly Ann Marie, were great and very responsive. We had a pretty specific vision, and they carried it out beautifully. Even when the venue lost power from Hurricane Sandy a couple weeks before the wedding, they met with us at the Inn and worked hard to keep it all on track. We also really enjoyed the accommodations - we stayed in the Inn along with close family, but the cabins were perfect for our bridal party and friends to stay together and keep up festivities after our formal reception ended. It wasn't cheap, but we were so happy with everything and couldn't have been happier.
Reviewed on 02-12-2012
pat fitzgerald (parent) 4 out of 5 Rating
Our daughter had her wedding at the Overlook in late October. The setting was fantastic. Ann Marie Grew helped us all along the way - which was wonderful, since our daughter lives in another state. The food was great - got lots of compliments from our guests! The reception room looked beautiful, and the lodge itself is so picturesque and welcoming. The rooms are lovely and since we had a lot of out of town guests, having rooms right there was great. Noreen at the lodging office was also such a big help to us. Thank you to all!
Reviewed on 14-11-2012
Our daughter had her wedding at the Overlook in late October. The setting was fantastic. Ann Marie Grew helped us all along the way - which was wonderful, since our daughter lives in another state. The food was great - got lots of compliments from our guests! The reception room looked beautiful, and the lodge itself is so picturesque and welcoming. The rooms are lovely and since we had a lot of out of town guests, having rooms right there was great. Noreen at the lodging office was also such a big help to us. Thank you to all!
Reviewed on 14-11-2012
Phyllis Molisse (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2012
we had our wedding at the Overlook Lodge on 10/12/12 and despite the unseasonalby cold weather, everything was amazing! we were married on the patio and our guests were stunned by the view, it was breathtaking and such an awesome place to exchange our vows. Dana was our day of attendant and I had left her with set up instructions for everything and she went above and beyond what I had asked of her. she took all of the ideas and decorations we had made and put my vision together better than I could have honestly. when I walked into the reception room to escape for a breather after the ceremony I couldn't believe my eyes, everything was beautiful. along with Dana, all of the staff was attentive and just a pleasure to have there. Ann Marie was amazing to work with, she was on top of everything and answered my tons of questions in a timely fashion. she made everything so simple for us that I was so calm and stress free on the day of the wedding that my bridesmaids were concerned! I just knew that between Ann Marie and Dana everything would work out just fabulous and it did! we got lots of compliments on the food and cake. if you are thinking about Overlook Lodge for your wedding location, don't think twice, it's a beautiful location and you're sure to have a one of a kind wedding!
Reviewed on 06-11-2012
100 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.46 out of 5.0Wedding Date 12-10-2012
we had our wedding at the Overlook Lodge on 10/12/12 and despite the unseasonalby cold weather, everything was amazing! we were married on the patio and our guests were stunned by the view, it was breathtaking and such an awesome place to exchange our vows. Dana was our day of attendant and I had left her with set up instructions for everything and she went above and beyond what I had asked of her. she took all of the ideas and decorations we had made and put my vision together better than I could have honestly. when I walked into the reception room to escape for a breather after the ceremony I couldn't believe my eyes, everything was beautiful. along with Dana, all of the staff was attentive and just a pleasure to have there. Ann Marie was amazing to work with, she was on top of everything and answered my tons of questions in a timely fashion. she made everything so simple for us that I was so calm and stress free on the day of the wedding that my bridesmaids were concerned! I just knew that between Ann Marie and Dana everything would work out just fabulous and it did! we got lots of compliments on the food and cake. if you are thinking about Overlook Lodge for your wedding location, don't think twice, it's a beautiful location and you're sure to have a one of a kind wedding!
Reviewed on 06-11-2012
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| Address | 3020 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY, 10911 |
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