Venue Details

The Nipmoose Farm, with its historic barns and panoramic vistas, offers multiple options for a wide variety of events.

Nipmoose Barns & Grounds

Perched on a hillside in the northeastern section of the Hudson River Valley, the historic barns and other buildings are surrounded by 123 acres of farm fields, woodlands, a stream and wetlands. The expansive views of an agricultural landscape can be enjoyed from both inside and outside the barns.

The Scottish Barn, German Barn and Corn Crib, which date from the 18th and 19th centuries, have been fully restored by skilled craftsmen. The barns provide an exceptional opportunity to survey the artistry of America’s early agricultural buildings.

Rental of the Nipmoose barns and grounds is seasonal, starting in mid-May and ending in mid-October. The rental season may be extended for small to moderate sized events.

Continue down this page for detailed information, including suggested uses, capacities and space specifications, for Nipmoose barns and grounds.

Historic Barns of Nipmoose is shown by appointment only.

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Aerial View of Nipmoose in Fall

Brandon Hipsley

Scottish Barn

The Scottish Barn, framed with massive hand hewn oak beams and capped with a steep roof, is the largest barn and most frequently used for dinners. The number of guests that can be accommodated in the Scottish Barn depends on the proposed use of the barn, as well as the size and shape of the tables. The figures provided are estimates only.

Specifications
30 x 60 ft. | 1,800 square ft.
No Heat | No AC
Lights installed for events

Uses & Capacities
Stand-up cocktail party without tables: 230 guests
Seated dinner: 180 guests | 146 guests with dance floor
Buffet dinner: 156 guests | 120 guests with dance floor
Ceremony (seated): 218 guests

View a PDF of the Scottish Barn Floor Plan outlining table options and dance floor.

Constance Kheel and Lynne & Jim Photography

German Barn

The German Barn’s construction is also impressive. Weighty oak beams are offset by wood paneled walls and highlighted with track lights. The German Barn is most often used for cocktails at the start of a wedding reception, then dancing after dinner. The lower level of the German Barn is a spacious area for use as a gathering place or dressing area for the wedding party. The number of guests that can be accommodated in the German Barn depends on the proposed use of the barn, as well as the size and shape of the tables. The figures provided are estimates only.

Specifications
30 x 46 ft. | 1,380 square ft.
Heat | No AC | Ceiling Fans
Track Lighting
Additional lights installed for events

Uses & Capacities
Stand-up cocktail party without tables: 150 guests
Seated dinner: 106 guests | 80 guests with dance floor
Buffet dinner: 96 guests | 70 guests with dance floor
Ceremony (seated): 112 guests
Lower level available for dressing area

View a PDF of the German Barn Floor Plan outlining table options and dance floor.

Chelsea Proulx Photography and Constance Kheel

Corn Crib

The Corn Crib, the smallest of the barns, is a sterling example of an early corn and oat storage building and is ideally suited as a welcome site for events. It is a charming space to exhibit memorabilia, a guest book, a photo booth, or special decorations.

Specifications
16 x 24 ft. | 384 square ft.
No Heat | No AC
Lights installed for events

Uses
Memorabilia display | Photo booth | Guest book | Special decorations | Photo opportunity

View a PDF of the Corn Crib Floor Plan

Constance Kheel

Grounds + Gardens

The barns are situated centrally on a farm of 120 acres. Several acres of lawn surrounding the barns are beautifully maintained, while the remainder of the land is cultivated by a farm family. The grounds surrounding the barns and a large parking area are included with the rental of the barns. Gardens, a pond, and an Aspen tree grove punctuate the gracious and extensive lawn. There is ample space as well for a tent of any proportion in a designated location near the barns.

View a PDF of the Historic Barns of Nipmoose Site Map

Nicolas Villeminot, Constance Kheel, and Ryan Hall

Workshop Barn

The Workshop Barn is a modern structure painted red to distinguish it from the historic barns.

Specifications
Heat | No AC
Lighting

Uses
Three single stall bathrooms (one handicap accessible)
Large preparation area available for caterers

Constance Kheel and Upstate Photography

Farmhouse

The farmhouse, situated south of the pond, is a timber framed structure built in the early 1800s. There are plans to restore it in the future, but it is not habitable at this time.

Uses
Interior closed | Photo opportunity of exterior of the house