Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, New York, rents its Grand Salon for weddings, corporate banquets, conferences and galas of up to 220 seated guests. The hall sits in a 19th-century stone building at a winery founded in 1839, about an hour's drive from New York City, and a large stone patio extends the event outdoors.
Seminars and company events
The winery lists corporate use of the Grand Salon: holiday parties, trade shows, conferences, galas, banquets, luncheons and dinners. The open floor plan can be set for many layouts, from a seated banquet to an exhibition floor. Guests can tour the historic cellars as part of a visit, and the property also runs a bar and restaurant. For a company outing, the cellars and tastings give a program beyond the meeting itself.
Weddings and receptions
Brotherhood presents itself as a Hudson Valley wedding venue with several spaces across the property. The Grand Salon suits an intimate dinner or a large reception, and the staff describes the space as adaptable to many sizes of gathering. The cobblestone patio, about 5,000 square feet, frames a stone fountain and can be dressed with tents and furnishings from the winery's rental partner. The staff works with couples on the layout. A wedding or event inquiry goes through the winery's events contact listed on the Grand Salon page.
Rooms and capacities
The Grand Salon, also called the Grand Monarque Hall, covers almost 5,000 square feet. It has high ceilings, hand-finished wooden floors, exposed beams and ten-foot antique wrought-iron chandeliers. Maximum seated capacity is 220 guests. Tents on the patio can raise the total seating. The patio itself is about 5,000 square feet and is used in spring, summer and fall.
Catering
Brotherhood works from a list of recommended caterers and service providers rather than a single in-house caterer for private events. Organizers choose from that list to build the menu. The winery's wines can be part of the event.
History and setting
Brotherhood describes itself as America's oldest winery, producing wine since 1839 in Washingtonville. Its cellars were dug by hand in the late 19th century and hold more than 200 oak barrels. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The winery is open to the public for tours and tastings, so private events share the property with visitors.
Getting there
The winery is at 100 Brotherhood Plaza Drive, Washingtonville, New York 10992. The site places it about an hour from New York City by car.
