Bearsville Event Spaces
Bearsville Theater Lounge
The Theater Lounge is the perfect setting for an intimate reception, wedding rehearsal or private party. The cocktail bar provides a view of the main Theater Auditorium. The room is decorated in a Mid-Century Modern style, with a starry ceiling, geometric bar front and a cool, comfortable vibe.
This room is versatile and accommodates parties of up to 120 people, either buffet-style or seated. We serve Woodstock-themed and classic cocktails and craft beers and offer an impressive wine list. Our Lounge stage has a high specification PA, and is designed for intimate live music performances. There is direct access to a private deck and the Bearsville Park, perfect for enjoying the views over the Sawkill Creek.
Capacity:
85 seated. 120 buffet/standing
Bearsville Theater Auditorium
The Theater stage is lit by magnificent crystal chandeliers and art deco lighting. It can accommodate live music from bands of any size, and offers direct access to both the sunken bar, the historic dressing rooms, and the VIP Green Room, where you can prepare for your ceremony and entertain your special guests.
Albert Grossman designed his theater as a ‘Listening Room,’ with studio-quality acoustics. Today, both the design of the room and the modern technology that support it, make it perfect for private concerts, receptions, and dance parties. If you would like to have live music for your evening entertainment, we can provide an extensive list of talented musicians. Alternatively, you may decide to bring in your own entertainment and create a unique, unforgettable performance for your guests.
Additional Features:
Dining: 130 seated· Versatile space· 500 MB wifi· Professional videography facilities
Bearsville Park
Perfect for your wedding reception, our sun-dappled park accommodates up to 700 people. Situated on the banks of the magical Sawkill Creek, it is fully equipped with comfortable seating, an outdoor stage, romantic arbor, outdoor bar, modern sculptures, and a woodland walk awash with history and stories about Woodstock’s iconic musical heritage.
Our design and technical team have thought of everything, so you can create your dream wedding, whether it be a traditional, country elegant, bohemian, festival- or music-styled wedding reception.
The park has room for multiple wedding tents of giant or smaller proportions, big enough for yourwedding reception and/or your cocktail party.
Bearsville Theater Deck
Our 40’ x 15’ Theater Deck adjoins the Lounge and is the perfect space for friendly informal gatherings of 30 people (seated) or up to 50 (standing). The deck overlooks the Sawkill Creek and is named after two old friends — John Sebastian and Fred Neil — who hung out here in the 70’s, writing songs and making music together. John still enjoys the deck to this day.
The Bear Cafe
Next door to the Bearsville Theater, you’ll find one of the best fine-dining restaurants in the Catskills. Elegant and artistic, The Bear Café is an ideal venue for a rehearsal dinner, wedding breakfast, intimate dinner for two, or a family gathering, prior to, or after, the big day.
All or part of our 66-seat restaurant—with and an additional 40 seats on the exterior Creekside patio may be reserved. Large windows overlooking the Sawkill Creek provide lovely views of the stream and the adjoining dining area. Our walls are lined with photographs from Bearsville’s illustrious history, including never-before-printed pictures of influential visitors such as Janis Joplin, Patti Smith, The Band and more contemporary musicians such as The Lumineers.
Chef Josh Rajala creates delicious cuisine that is seasonal, sustainable and locally-sourced. We also offer handcrafted cocktails and an extensive and carefully curated wine list. Whatever time of year you choose to celebrate your wedding, The Bear Café will bring in fresh seasonal ingredients and create delectable meals to enhance your Catskill experience.
Club Utopia
Dance the night away at Club Utopia! A sleek high-ceilinged room for dancing after the main event until 11pm. A service bar may be set up inside or outside, and there are a small number of adjoining rooms available for VIP gatherings.
Suitable for up to 200 guests, Utopia can be configured with a live stage for a band or DJ. The sound system is second to none (it was created for Todd Rundgren) and the lighting system can produce sensational effects, bringing the perfect atmosphere to any genre of party that you want to create.
An instigator of the music video revolution, Todd Rundgren made Utopia famous by producing some of the first-ever music videos for MTV right here.