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Spillian in Love: Our favorite picture of Andy and Daniel
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Spillian in Love: Our favorite picture of Andy and Daniel

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Spillian in Love: Our favorite picture of Andy and Daniel

Spillian in Love...a series of blog posts capturing some of the most special moments of the weddings that have happened at Spillian. This picture of Andy and Daniel from summer, 2015 is so worthy of this list! This picture captures such an essence of their relationship - and the quiet, delighted love that sat underneath [...]

Spillian2017-06-25T12:34:35-04:00February 17th, 2016|Spillian Catskills Wedding|Comments Off

No BS Brass at a grand Spillian Catskills Wedding!
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No BS Brass at a grand Spillian Catskills Wedding!

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No BS Brass at a grand Spillian Catskills Wedding!

We had a glorious wedding here at Spillian this weekend, with a whole host of amazing sights and sounds and flavors (pictures to come), and so much love. One of the extraordinary treats - a special guest performance by the guys from No BS Brass, the preeminent brass band in the US these days. Here's [...]

Spillian2017-06-25T12:34:35-04:00February 15th, 2016|Spillian Catskills Wedding|Comments Off

Spillian in love: A Mansion Dances
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Spillian in love: A Mansion Dances

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Spillian in love: A Mansion Dances

A Mansion dances... We have to admit it. We've fallen in love with weddings at Spillian and the mansion has, too. As the idea of a Catskill wedding has caught on, we have been so lucky to have a truly lovely series of couples gather with their most adored ones to mark their commitment, their hopes, [...]

Spillian2017-06-25T12:34:35-04:00February 10th, 2016|Spillian Catskills Wedding|Comments Off

Top Catskills Hotel on Booking.com!
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Top Catskills Hotel on Booking.com!

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Top Catskills Hotel on Booking.com!

Well, aren't we excited!?! (Happy dances...) Check it out. We've been named the top hotel in the Catskills on booking.com. This goes nicely with leading the way on TripAdvisor as well...we're consistently in the top five inns on TripAdvisor, and have been hanging in at 3rd place for a few weeks... We are of course committed [...]

Spillian2017-06-25T12:34:35-04:00December 26th, 2015|News & Promos, Testimonials|Comments Off

Borcht for a Wedding
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Borcht for a Wedding

Food and Drink, Spillian Catskills Wedding

Borcht for a Wedding

Borcht for a wedding: food can be a powerfully creative way to connect family and traditions. Last weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting Boris and Cindy's wedding. Cindy's family is from Korea; Boris' family from the Ukraine. One of many delights of the weekend (the biggest by far being the wedding couple themselves!) was a [...]

Spillian2015-12-26T14:55:21-05:00October 9th, 2015|Food and Drink, Spillian Catskills Wedding|Comments Off

Latest Press on Spillian

Some of the Latest Press on Spillian: We've been very lucky to be getting some splendid press coverage as the project springs to life. Here is some of the latest press on Spillian... A Great Article in Catskill Mountain News! Our thanks to Joe Moskowitz of the Catskill Mountain News for a wonderful article on Spillian [...]

Spillian2014-09-14T17:27:13-04:00July 30th, 2014|Blog, News & Promos|Comments Off

Recommended by Responsibletravel.com

We've been recommended! We are delighted to share that we've been recommended by responsibletravel.com. This company was launched in 2001, and was the first business in the world to talk about responsible travel, and first dedicated to promoting 'green', 'eco' or 'responsible' holidays on one site. Click on the badge to learn more! responsibletravel [...]

Spillian2014-09-14T17:29:43-04:00February 28th, 2014|Blog|Comments Off

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Jenna Gaudio

3 years ago

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

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.

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

Jonathan Moore

4 years ago

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

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

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

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

5 years ago

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!