Spotlight On: Foreland

Jul 13

Over the years, as my event planning business has grown and expanded, one of the highlights of my “job description” is the necessity (although also a pleasure) of learning about and experiencing new venues. Just as critical as growing your network, adding new spaces and regions to your repertoire ensures that your business/portfolio won’t get stagnant and that you’ll continue to have new offerings to potential clients.

When I started out and focused primarily on the Berkshires, my Flickr albums and form submissions were pretty much all about our (gorgeous) Gilded Age “cottages,” our rustic-glam (?? I guess…) barns and basically all-things-Berkshires. And as much as these places are all fantastic wedding venue options, we never really had many industrial/mill-type spaces unless you went farther north to venues like MASS MoCA and The Stationery Factory.

Then the Hudson-Catskills region hit the scene. What a refreshing game-changer to be able to offer a whole new aesthetic still within a less-than-an-hour, bucolic drive from the Berkshires! While there are now multiple options that fit this bill…all super-close to the Amtrak station (for you city dwellers!), the one that has captured my heart is Foreland.

This contemporary arts campus (a stunning mixed-used space boasting over 85,000 SF) is set on a beautiful waterfront property and is made up of three historic mills that just underwent a multi-million dollar renovation. Owned by a visionary arts advocate and managed by my talented friend, Jules, from The Revelry Cooperative, these buildings have everything you could ever need to pull off a wildly-successful event. There are interesting (large) pockets of space aplenty and the property is the perfect choice for weddings or corporate events alike. Whether your organization is looking for a main-stage space with ample breakout rooms or your wedding party is seeking some respite from a drunk uncle, Foreland has you covered.

There are several tiers of rental packages and “actually-useful” add-ons to round out your venue rental and nearby hotel rooms and house rentals to make your guest housing a snap. The food options are plentiful and inspiring in this region, and the area boasts a plethora of talented event vendors, from swanky rentals to ultra-hip floral designers.

I’m excited to share with you some images of this gorgeous industrial space, captured by the talented team at Maisie Snyder Photography.

For more information on pricing, availability, ideal use of space…or whatever, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d be happy to create a custom proposal and make your next corporate event (or wedding!) a raging success!