SpillianFest 2018:
Music from the Hollows

Name: SpillianFest 2018
Start: 2018-07-14T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2018-07-14T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Spillian

Saturday, July 14 • 4 to 10 PM

Featuring
Bill Duke & the Hyzer Hillbillies
Yard Sale
Dylan Doyle Band

• ~~Advance tickets: $15/adult • $7.50 child~~
• Door tickets: $20/adult • $7.50 child
• Dinner a la carte from $3 to $5 each item
• Cash bar

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

The Magic

They say that sometimes on a summer’s evening, when the wind is just right, you can hear music drifting out of the Catskills hollows… It can break your heart and can make it whole again. And it can set your feet to dancing as if they’ve got their own will. This year, you can find your way to Spillian’s hidden meadow and find that music for yourself.

Songs of toil, of love, of hard-won joys, thrumming with the life of this land and of the people who have made it home. Three bands, forged from these mountain’s rocks and dirt, from sunshine, snows, and blooming hawthorns.

• The high lonesome tenor of Bill Duke and the Hyzer Hillbillies.
• The twanging wit of the mountain men of Yard Sale.
• The wipe-your-soul-clean driving blues of guitar-phenom Dylan Doyle and his band.

Come for the music of the Catskills. Come for the music of us.

SpillianFest 2018 Catskills Picnic

• The much praised and nearly world-famous Spillian Trout Taco
• The Spillian Veggie Taco (all that and with chipotle cauliflower instead of trout!) (vegan)
• Beer & Onion Grilled Brats with sauerkraut
• Catskills smoked local street corn on the cob (vegan)
• House made tangy slaw (vegan)
• Spillian Maple Caramel Corn (vegetarian)
• Marshmallows for the bonfire (sinful)

SpillianFest 2018 Cash Bar

• Local beer from Catskills Brewery: Ball Lightning Pilsner and Floodwatch IPA
• Beringer wines: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon
• And of course, Catskills Hurricanes

SpillianFest 2018 Schedule

• 4 PM Doors and bar open
• 4-6 PM Bill Duke and the Hyzer Hillbillies
• 4:30-6:30 PM SpillianFest Picnic (Until we run out of food!)
• 6-8 PM Yard Sale
• 7 PM Lighting the Bonfire
• 8-10 PM Dylan Doyle Band
• 9-10 PM Marshmallows for the bonfire

Please…no outside food or drink, no drugs, and no dogs. Thank you!

Spillian’s Meadow

Three years ago our first SpillianFest introduced the public to “The Meadow, ” our gorgeous outdoor stage built into the old stone foundation of one of the original Spillian buildings. It was a revelry attended by more than 500 guests. Since then our magical meadow has hosted weddings, workshops, and gatherings. This summer, we’re thrilled to introduce a new rustic pavilion, handcrafted from trees from the property.

The Music

About Bill Duke and the Hyzer Hillbillies

A local favorite folk and bluegrass group, led by Bill Duke and his high lonesome tenor.

The Hyzer Hillbillies caught their name rolling down Hyzer Hill in Delaware County, and finesse a combination of covers and original songs including the hit single “Hickster Man” on guitar, banjo, harmonica, various things to drum on, and the occasional shovel. Hey, it’s Delaware County! There are two rocks for every dirt…everybody needs a shovel…

About Yard Sale

Roots experimentalists in the tradition of the Band, Neil Young, Dr. Dog, and The Avett Brothers, Yard Sale’s fluent playing and roughhewn, uncorrected vocal virtuosity often transcends folk, approaching the sop

histication of casual chamber music, but always in the service of sturdy, eccentric and emotionally stirring songs. Like the best of today’s smart indie Americana artists (including some of their Team Love Records label mates), Yard Sales plays freely with American myth, haunted spirits, and weird old styles but does so in a way that is less studied, less groomed, and more stylistically inclusive than many of their steadfastly retro peers. Learn more!

About Dylan Doyle

Southern born, Northern raised , Dylan Doyle has been steeped in everything from Bob Dylan, Wes Montgomery, and Bill Withers to John Prine, Jimi Hendrix, and The Band. From this comes a unique musical interpretation that lies somewhere within the delta of Roots, Rock, and Jazz, giving him a style that defies classification. Touring nationally since age 15, Dylan became a seasoned professional at a very young age. He has played with such notable musicians Rob Stoner (Bob Dylan, Don Mclean), John Platania (Van Morrison, Natalie Merchant), Ben Cauley (Otis Redding) and Bill Payne (Little Feat). Stoner called Dylan one of the most prodigious players he has known with abundant natural talent. John Platania has referred to Dylan as “The Future.” Ben Cauley, after playing with Dylan in Memphis said, “Dylan Doyle sounds like a young Jimi Hendrix.” In the words of Bill Payne upon sharing the stage, “Music is a conversation. Dylan spoke beautifully and was listening to the musicians around him. His play was imaginative and original. Attesting to Dylan’s versatility, Dylan has played the King Biscuit Blues Festival three consecutive years as well headlining the Grateful Garcia Gathering, the largest Grateful Dead festival in the Midwest, and consistently packs houses around Europe and the United States.

Jenna Gaudio

12:55 09 Sep 23

Spillian is a magical place. You see it the very first time you turn onto the grounds and drive down a long, lush road that climbs to reveal a moody Victorian estate at the top. You feel the magic in the ferns, flowers, and trees that surround the area - creating the feeling of mystical protection from the rest of the world. You know this place is magic when you meet the owners, who ooze creativity and kindness with their every word of excitement for what they do. The building is unlike any other, rich with artwork and collected items from around the world. The meadow, where people meet around the fire, get married, and dance under the stars, is clearly crafted with thoughtfulness and rarity that leaves an impression on anyone who's lucky enough to experience it.The food by Spillian's Chef was impossibly flawless meal after meal - and after being diagnosed with an autoimmune and food allergies a year before the wedding, I didn't really make it easy on him. We had a divine welcome party taco bar, a Mediterranean rehearsal dinner, a special request burrata bar at cocktail hour, fresh, local summer dishes for the wedding dinner, and a to-die-for goodbye brunch.Not only are the owners creative and kind, but they are also keen on logistics, communication, and collaboration to keep the stress down. It was forecasted to storm terribly off-an-on all weekend, but we had gone all-in on a fully outdoor wedding. They watched the weather and stayed in contact with our vendors in case we had to restructure the wedding inside, but the day of everyone felt we should make the attempt outside - and we got very lucky the weather held up! They are creative problem solvers and will go above and beyond to help make the day go smoothly. Our Wedding cake vendor fell through days before the wedding, and when I asked if they could make a watermelon wedding cake so we could still have that wedding cake moment, they made it happen - and it ended up being an incredibly memorable part of the day.Pro tips:-Definitely book it for the weekend and give yourself an extra day to walk the grounds, and sit on the porch.-It is a historic building and operates as such, including no A/C, so be aware/prepare for that. Climate change is real and it was much hotter the weekend of our wedding than was typical/expected.- Sign up for their newsletter to get updates on creative workshops, dinner parties, etc. that the owners host throughout the year. We attended a dinner party before we got married and it was so fun to meet locals and other couples who had been married there previously. It's a wonderful community that shares a deep love for Spillian and all it has to offer.

Heidi Liou

14:48 27 Aug 23

Came here for a beautiful wedding, and stayed for two nights total. The staff was amazing and incredibly nice! Highly recommend. Lots of wonderful memories were made.

15:49 25 Jun 23

Excellent service!! Beautiful venue!! Food was delicious!

Jonathan Moore

16:39 02 Jan 23

Had a chef selected four course meal and spent the night. Wonderful food, wonderful staff, and a magical stay at a unique historical venue.

nancy cottrell

22:26 13 Nov 22

Just returned from my daughter’s wedding! Wow!! It was magical! Spillian gave my daughter the wedding she always dreamed of❤️ Thank you to everyone at Spillian! Truly a wonderful place !

Roza Goltser

02:56 26 Oct 22

Magic in the mountains! That's what Spillian brings to you. If you want your wedding to be in nature it is the perfect place for you. The grounds are stunning with huge bonefire truly makes you feel like you are camping with luxury. Perfect for groom and bridal rooms to get ready on location. Not to mention the estate itself is like from a different area. It was built in the early 1880's!! Absolutely glorious!!

Julia Masotti

22:51 05 Jul 22

We were lucky enough to get married at Spillian in June of 2022, and words truly cannot describe how magical and joyful the experience was. I work in the wedding industry, so as soon as my now-husband and I got engaged, I knew we needed to tie the knot somewhere off the beaten path. We didn’t want cookie cutter, pre-planned menus, or generic banquet halls. Spillian was the first (and only!) venue we looked at- from the winding drive up the forest road to the main house, we felt the magic and we were hooked.   Mark, Leigh, and the entire staff at Spillian treat you like family from first meeting. Whenever we went up to visit, whether for tastings or for a site visit, we were greeted with the biggest hugs and smiles. We designed our menu with Chef Christian, a French-inspired feast featuring the best of all local farms, and our guests are still talking about how incredible all the food was. A wedding at Spilling is so much more than just that; it’s a weekend-long celebration with all your nearest and dearest.We stayed in the estate house from Friday to Sunday with our wedding party, and the house itself is fabulous- beautifully appointed, comfortable, and clean. We had our taco bar rehearsal dinner on Friday night, followed by a karaoke party (Mark and Leigh will really help you make whatever your dreams are happen!), our wedding in the woods on Saturday (complete with a bonfire and s’mores), and a send-off brunch on the lawn on Sunday. Mark, Leigh, and their staff are all so intuitive, quick to solve any problems we ran into and preternaturally able to anticipate any problems before they even arose.   I could go on and on about how wonderful this place is, but you get the idea. It’s truly magic, and Spillian will forever hold such a special place in our hearts.

Jennifer Sauer

20:01 24 Jul 21

Yeah, what they said! Spillian is a perfect venue for weddings, family and friend celebrations, or just to visit for a special event. The mansion is absolutely amazing with antiques and stories in every room and corner. The grounds truly are a beautiful and peaceful nature-filled feast for the eyes and imagination. The hosts are inviting, fun and funny, and super attentive to your needs, comfort and questions and I made it a point to chat with staff when possible and all were delightful and helpful. After a great visit, the hosts pointed me to a great hiking trail in Catskills. Many thanks for a memorable weekend!