Van Cortlandt Golf Lake House — Attraction in New York

After touring so many places in and around New York for a wedding spot last year, we happened on the Lake House at Van Cortlandt Park and are so happy that we did. Really it’s a hidden gem, and had our wedding there this April! Althea, the events coordinator, was an absolute joy to work with and such a calming voice through the process. She was always super quick to respond to questions. At the first meeting she itemized the cost breakdown and went over any possible additional fees if we would need a heater etc.. I really appreciated having all this information upfront. Comparatively to the other venues we saw, pricing was so much better. Leading up to the wedding, Althea was so helpful and so kind in getting in all my last minute requests- adding signature drinks, making sure we had a vegan pasta option etc.. On the day of the wedding, it ended up being a huge rain downpour so she worked with our day-of coordinator to make sure everything is set up for an indoor ceremony in the café/cocktail hour area instead. She really went the extra mile, we ended up taking a few outdoor photos with the photographer and she literally ran out into the cold rain with a plate of appetizers for my husband and I since she knew we didn’t have a chance to eat anything yet. Throughout the night, the whole staff at Van Cortlandt was so nice and made sure everything ran smoothly and the reception under the lights of the tent was so beautiful! The Lake House is a lovely secluded place to have a wedding, great lakeside and park views, would...

I literally cannot say enough good things about Van Cortlandt Golf Lake House. Our experience here was truly magical and more than we could have ever dreamed of.

We had our wedding reception here recently and we were blessed with amazing, warm weather that day. Our guests could not stop gushing about how beautiful the fall foliage, the ducks/geese, and the lake itself looked. That is part of the magic of this event space -- having the covered outdoor deck allows you to truly appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding nature. In addition, the tent has these wonderful string lights that add to a romantic and joyful ambiance. We chose minimal centerpieces and decorations - books, candles, and potted flowers - but I think the space can look great no matter what someone's personal style is.

The second greatest thing about this site is definitely the special events coordinator, Althea. She was absolutely wonderful in helping us navigate the process. She was very friendly, accommodating, and supportive before, during, and even after the reception itself. She's truly an expert coordinator and I am so grateful that we were able to work with her because of how above and beyond she went. (Thank you so much, Althea!!!)

Everything was perfect -- the food was delicious (especially the cheese tortellini), parking was easily available, the venue is wheelchair accessible, and for our 80-person wedding, it definitely did not feel cramped at all. Lastly, it did not break the bank while still being a lovely,...

I went to visit the venue early March and booked my September wedding. Althea was great. She's kind, professional and helpful. I loved the vintage/antique vibe I got from the upstairs locker room. My getting ready and first glance photos came out phenomenal! Biggest Pro is the lakefront view, it’s just absolutely beautiful. My guests really enjoyed the food and ambiance. The food was better than expected, flavorful and good portions!

My biggest criticism is the poor maintenance of the venue. The indoor floors needed a good cleaning/waxing and the outside grass was not freshly mowed and extremely muddy. This made it super difficult for myself and my party to walk down the aisle. It sucked trying to dodge puddles of mud in my white wedding dress. I thought the grounds would've been (mowed, upkept and cleaned) before my event. That was the biggest downfall, but I'm pretty sure it's something that could be fixed if...