Byrdcliffe is one of the oldest continuously operating arts colonies in America and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We make several unique venues available for weddings, private parties, concerts, and other events.
The Byrdcliffe Theater, originally conceived as an art school and library, is an original Byrdcliffe Arts Colony structure. The intimate space seats 100 people, with 60 movable seats at stage level and 40 seats in the balcony. The lobby, featuring a large, mid-twentieth century mural painted by artist Arthur Zaidenburg, is the perfect location for a dramatic reception. The adjoining stone terrace provides a pleasant outdoor gathering space. In its one-hundred-year history, the theater has hosted many dance, drama, opera, and other musical performances.
The newly rehabilitated Theater is a multi-functional venue with added live broadcasting and streaming capabilities worldwide. This venue can host a variety of artistic productions and events to the community at large and businesses on a year-round basis. The venue site is accessible.
The Byrdcliffe Barn is the ideal location for a romantic, rustic wedding, private party or corporate event. The 3000 square foot space has large barn doors that swing open to Upper Byrdcliffe Road, high ceilings, and a small, movable stage. The space is illuminated by twinkling lights wrapped around low beams and pillars, and dimmable paper lanterns that cast a warm glow. The Byrdcliffe Barn is an original feature of the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony and was converted into an event space in the mid-twentieth century. The Byrdcliffe Ceramics Studio is located on the ground level and the building itself is surrounded by artist cottages, tucked away in Byrdcliffe’s bucolic setting.
White Pines is a quintessential example of Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Style, exhibiting beautiful hand craftsmanship and harmony with the natural landscape. Built in 1902 as the home of Byrdcliffe founders Ralph and Jane Whitehead, this historic home has hosted guests such as John Burroughs, Thomas Mann, and Wallace Stevens. The White Pines Lawn is available for ceremony and reception use (different fees apply). The interior of the building is not accessible.
Set back from Upper Byrdcliffe Road, the White Pines Lawn is a broad space defined by a low stone wall. Surrounded by woods and a wild meadow, the lawn has a picturesque view of the mountainside, perfect for a romantic ceremony. The covered front porch of the building is included in the rental, a lovely location for a cocktail hour or as a space to hand out programs or take photos. The Lawn is available for a short-term rental (4 hours) for ceremony and/or cocktail hour as part of a package with rental of the Barn for receptions.
This beautiful light-filled room was originally used for textile production. Long and narrow, the room is anchored by a large beautiful fireplace engraved with the fleur de lis, Byrdcliffe’s insignia. The natural light fills the aged-pine interior, which overlooks the lawn and hillside.
Elevate your next special occasion at our beautiful Kleinert-James Gallery, an ideal setting for a memorable private reception, corporate event or cocktail party. Special artist and curator private preview tours of exhibitions also available subject to exhibition schedule.
