Get married at The Circa 1799 Barn this year!!!

Engaged and now you need a wedding venue? Oh, what's that you say? You want to get married in a barn and want to get married this year? Well, my friends - you are in luck. 

The fine folks at The Circa 1799 Barn in Ancramdale, New York had a last minute cancellation and now they have one slot open for a wedding (in July, August, or October!). 

(c) The Circa 1799 Barn 

While doing some research for a New York Barn Wedding list update, I came across The Circa 1799 Barn website and saw that due to a cancellation, they have one opening! This venue has not been featured here on HVG (yet!) but I thought I would pass along the good news. 

This barn is located only 2 hours from Manhattan, right smack in the middle of the verdant Hudson Valley. It's beautiful and now available!!! 

So, what are you waiting for? Go and book your wedding!!!

Happy Planning, 

Lizzie

Focus on Photography: Amber Johns...a sneak peek!

I am SO excited for today's announcement!

Amber Johns, a photographer based in upstate New York, sent me an email wayyyyy back in July (July, people!!!) with the subject line "Love Your Blog!".  After an intro like that, how could I not love Amber?  After several email exchanges, Amber and I have decided to team up.  Amber will do a portrait session for me specifically for the blog and I'll be featuring her photography on HVG. What an awesome partnering opportunity! 

I'll feature Amber in an upcoming post soon but here's a quick sneak peek just to keep you wanting more...  :)

(c) Amber J Photography
This is one of the cutest photos ever...and it doesn't hurt that every. single. one. of these girls is totally beautiful!

(c) Amber J Photography

For more info about Amber and her work, please visit Amber's websites, http://amberjphoto.com/ and http://amberj-photography.blogspot.com/! And stay tuned for more on Amber!

Happy Planning, 

Lizzie

Farm to Table

If you are lucky enough to call the Hudson Valley your home, you probably already know that the Valley is host to a variety of farms and orchards which produce an amazing array of fruits, vegetables,  cheese, yogurt, and meats. 

And if you are reside in the Hudson Valley, you most likely have come across The Valley Table, a quarterly publication dedicated to sustainable agriculture, food, and cuisine in our region.  The Valley Table is such a phenomenal resource for those who are looking to source more of their diet from local farms, orchards, and wineries.  If you are planning an event and are searching for a "farm to table" caterer, pick up an issue of The Valley Table.  It is chock full of fantastic information and because of the publication's focus, restaurants and caterers from all over the region advertise in the magazine and on The Valley Table's website.

(c) Hudson Valley Green
Gratuitous photo of sugar snap pea plants in Lizzie's Garden. 

As I perused the most recent issue of The Valley Table, I realized it was high time to update our "Local Vendors" page with new caterers who focus on serving high quality, deliciously prepared local foods.  So here are a few more eco-conscious caterers in the Hudson Valley:

Harvest Real Food Catering
4496 Route 209, Stone Ridge (Ulster County)
http://harvestrealfoodcatering.com/

Main Course Catering

175 Main Street, New Paltz (Ulster County)

http://www.maincoursecatering.com/

Oliver Kita Fine Catering

18 West Market Street, Rhinebeck (Dutchess County)

http://www.oliverkitafinecatering.com/

Red Devon

108 Hunns Lake Road, Bangall (Dutchess County)

http://www.reddevonrestaurant.com/

For additional "farm to table" caterers, please visit our "Local Vendors" link at the top of this page (or just click here).  If you know of any caterers who should be included in our list, please email hvgreenblog@gmail.com and let us know!

Happy Planning...and Happy Eating, 

Lizzie

FYI: Subscriptions to The Valley Table are $20 but several restaurants, libraries, and other public venues have issues free for the taking!