OUR LOCATION
From the moment you step foot on the estate, you feel it. Often called a hidden gem because of our location and unsurpassed mountain views, clustered historic timber structures, beautiful garden pathways, and the way the gentle breezes roll over the meadows, there is something distinctly special about this property.
When viewing the property for the first time you can see why the original owners chose this spot to build their lives. The authenticity of these structures has been painstakingly maintained and guarded since 1965.
Located in the heart of The Adirondacks, and so close to Lake George, The Promise Gardens estate is an ideal location for wedding weekends on the lake. We have lots of comfortable and well-appointed lodging options nearby, wonderful restaurants and night life options, and so many fun activities for you and your guests to enjoy - think hiking, boating, spas, museums, winery tours, and more!
Indoor & Outdoor Spaces
OUR GROUNDS
The meticulously manicured grounds of The Promise Gardens estate are accented with custom-designed perennial gardens, flowering trees, and romantic meadows. The gardens were designed to provide unique and elegant spaces for your ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception.
With every Promise Gardens wedding, you’ll have the use of our stunning indoor and outdoor spaces. Press play below to experience the charm and beauty of each setting.
The Promise
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden is another beautiful option for your first look and portraits. Your “something blue” can be our elegant antique doors surrounded by greenery and lush blooming flowers.
The Promise, our mountain-view ceremony setting (formerly The Meadows), is where each couple makes their vows. As a beautiful backdrop, the Three Sister Mountains surround the meadows offering magnificent views for your ceremony. Flowering pear and apple trees lining the back of the meadows provide views and colors that change with each season.
The Garden Terrace
The White Willow Pavilion
The White Willow Pavilion; new for our 2024 wedding season, hosts both dinner and dancing, depending on your guest count! The patio on the front of the pavilion offers the perfect cocktail hour location!
The covered Garden Terrace is the perfect spot to spend time with your friends and family during your cocktail hour. The Garden Terrace connects the White Willow Pavilion to the Hudson Hall!
The Vineyard
The Wishing Fountain
The vineyard provides a breathtaking backdrop for first looks and portraits, with its sweeping rows and golden light.
Stone pathways wind through romantic gardens featuring The Wishing Fountain as our centerpiece.
The Fire Pit
The Hudson Hall
Following dinner, your guests can enjoy our cozy Fire Pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs. The perfect place to enjoy your favorite cocktail paired with good conversation. Ask your caterer if an additional bar cart is available for your event!
Our Hudson Hall offers a generous garden terrace and deck with chic outdoor furnishings, an impressive crystal chandelier, and indoor cocktail lounge area. The perfect option to host the dancing portion of your event!
The Grace Barn
Adorned with antique mirrors and beauty stations, The Grace Barn is the perfect place to prepare for your day with last minute make-up touches, slipping on your dress, sipping champagne and taking pre-ceremony photos prior to walking down the aisle!
242 Cameron Road
OUR STORY
The property at 242 Cameron Road boasts an interesting history, having served as the site of a tavern, hotel and store under various owners, and later was worked as a farm. The building at the corner of Cameron and Athol Roads seems to have begun with one Guy Brooks.
In 1820, Guy Brooks built what became known as Guy Brooks’ Tavern, described in Brown’s History of Warren County as the first known hotel in Thurman. It was a structure with a great stone chimney and fireplace.
In the 1980s, when it became apparent that water draining off Cameron Road was causing damage to the two southernmost barns, Bill Southwick worked to protect the barns and moved them to their present, drier location.
The main house was built circa 1885 by a man by the name of Hall. The Promise Gardens is located at the site of what is believed to be the earliest hotel in Thurman, NY. The house later became a fine family farm, home to Orley and Susie Needham and their children.
Now, entrusted to the care of Terri Larson and her family, this special property is lovingly maintained to celebrate the property’s rich history.
Just a 10-12 minute car ride from Lake George, The Promise Gardens is a true wedding destination location. You and your guests can experience everything that Lake George has to offer; boating, hiking and biking, winery tours, museums, spas, fireworks, restaurants, nightlife, and more!
The Promise Gardens is easily reachable from Connecticut, New York City, Boston, and the greater Northeast, with no flights required. Couples and their guests can simply drive in for a relaxed weekend on the lake, which makes the estate a natural choice for a Northeast destination celebration.
Because of our close proximity to Lake George, imagine your weekend as a destination experience to set the tone for an amazing and unforgettable gathering.
Our venue experience manager, Rachel, is available to assist in the planning of exciting indoor and outdoor activities, rounds of golf, spa days, or group excursions on Lake George. Keep the celebration going with an over-the-top after-party and exceptional brunch to round out what will be your most memorable weekend ever!
A weekend celebration
A quintessential Adirondack destination estate, The Promise Gardens helps you turn your celebration into a memory you and your guests will treasure for a lifetime. For couples who wish to slow down and savor every moment, the full weekend estate experience is available. Reserve both Friday and Saturday, and the estate is yours across the weekend. If you prefer a single date, you may reserve a Friday or a Saturday celebration based on availability, with exclusive use of the estate for your reserved celebration time.
Looking for unique accommodations for you and your guests? There are abundant options for lodging very close to the estate. Choose from private house rentals, intimate bed & breakfasts, hotels, motels, resorts, cabins & cottages, townhouses, condos, and more. You are sure to find the perfect fit for your wedding party, all conveniently located within a short ride to our estate for the ceremony & reception. Once you choose The Promise Gardens as your private garden estate, we have an exclusive list of options that we provide to each of our couples.
