When you choose The Inn at West Settlement...
...AS THE SETTING OF YOUR weekend wedding celebration,
YOU are CHOOSING A place where Romance and connection thrive.
Creative & Artisanal: Every detail is custom-crafted, showcasing local craftsmanship and unique, handmade touches. Our seasonal blooms are just one of the many artisanal facets of our weddings.
Joyful & Fun: Keep the planning process light and the celebration vibrant.
Earth-Friendly & Regenerative: From seasonal blooms to local catering, we actively give back to the land we celebrate on, the community we live in and strive to have the lowest carbon foot print.
Timeless: Decades from now, your photos and memories will feel just as breathtaking as they do today. We are in favor of the timeless, leaning on artisanal traditions and regenerative practices. For us, sustainablility isn’t a limitation - it’s an invitation to bring more fun, passion into everyday life.
Off the beaten path, nestled at the end of a mountain hollow in the high peaks of the Catskill mountains is The Inn at West Settlement. Enveloped by 2,000 acres of protected, forever-wild watershed land, our family-owned farm estate blends country elegance with unparalleled privacy and environmental stewardship. Our relaxed, and loving style is apparent from your very first visit all the way through to your ceremony and celebration. Couples come here to celebrate their love surrounded by breathtaking views, vibrant wildflower meadows, and starlit evening skies. From sunrise hikes to a relaxed, zero-stress celebration, immerse your guests in an unforgettable, low-impact weekend getaway that honors both your story and mother earth. Plan to get lost for a weekend in the high peaks of the Catskill mountains.
As the sun sets, the magic of the Catskills truly begins. The crisp mountain air fills with the scents of the surrounding forests and fields—creating the perfect backdrop to gather around the fire with family and friends. To help you fully unwind, our venue offers a true digital detox. While service is available in the farmhouse, the barn is Wi-Fi free. It is the perfect opportunity to unplug and enjoy a peaceful, old-fashioned, analog weekend.
Rooted in history this historic dairy farm has been an integral part of our local agricultural community since 1867, the year the Smith Family arrived from Scotland, carving a homestead out of the wilderness of the West Settlement Valley
With determination they built a working dairy farm and it grew to become a vital stagecoach stop and a cornerstone of rural mountain life. Today, we prioritize continuity over total reinvention. We have lovingly transformed this magical property into an elegant garden wedding venue and artisanal flower farm, still guided by the gentle, seasonal rhythms of the land.
Preserving our past we have intentionally kept the soul of the original homestead alive:
The Farmhouse features original hand-blown glass windows, wide-plank pine flooring, and the welcoming double front door.
The Stone Walls built by the hands of the early farmers who cleared stones from the fields each spring, turning field stones into beautiful bluestone walls.
The Barn is home to the original clawfoot tub, which has been delightfully repurposed to chill celebration beverages.
Legend also has it that the working dogs the Smiths brought from Scotland still watch over the peaceful valley.
Guests are welcome to explore the adjacent 2,000 acres of forever-wild lands.
The property includes unspoiled mountain top views, 2 half-acre, spring-fed ponds, babbling brooks(head waters of the Eastern branch of the mighty Delaware), evergreen forest, sap bush, native meadows, a bountiful blueberry orchard, delightfully colorful perennial flower gardens with heritage irises and peonies more than 40 years old, seasonal annual cutting gardens bursting forth of zinnias, celosia, cosmos, aramanthus, dara, snapdragons, marigolds and over 1,500 dahlia plants. Summer daytime temperatures average 78 degrees, with the property’s elevation resulting in fresh country breezes and low humidity, adding to comfort levels all summer long. At 2,000 ft elevation the area is virtually bug free. In addition to the historic 8,000 sq ft barn are the seasonal floral cutting gardens for all your floral needs, and the farmhouse and ranch house.