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Five Tiers · One Property

What it costs,
in writing.

Five tiers, transparent ranges, no markups on partners. Peak Saturdays in June and September run higher. Quotes sent within 48 hours of inquiry — Eleanor reads every one herself.

Flagship Booking

Tier 01

Whole-Estate Weekend

$40,000 – $65,000

Friday 3pm — Sunday 11am

120-220 guests · two-night stay for 24 in estate cottages

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The full Auberlin. All three spaces, the orchard, the lawns, and 24 cottage beds for the inner circle. Dropped-by-Friday-night, brunching-Sunday wedding architecture — without ever leaving the property.

Included

  • ·Exclusive estate use, 44 hours, gate-to-gate
  • ·Friday rehearsal dinner staging (Greatroom, up to 90)
  • ·Saturday ceremony · cocktail hour · reception · after-party
  • ·Sunday farewell brunch staging (up to 60)
  • ·Lodging for 24 across four cottages, full housekeeping
  • ·Two on-site coordinators (Eleanor + lead) for entire weekend
  • ·Marquee anchor + 4-zone climate + restored sound system
  • ·Bridal suite + grooms' lounge + glam stations
  • ·Dedicated parking attendant + valet for 80 cars
  • ·Rain-plan rehearsal with caterer 2pm event-day

Not included

  • ·Catering (4 exclusive partners, $185–310/guest)
  • ·Bar service (4-hour open, $78–140/guest)
  • ·Florals, photography, music (preferred-vendor list provided)
  • ·Marriage license (Dutchess County Clerk)

Tier 02

Single-Day Wedding

$18,000 – $32,000

Saturday OR Sunday · 10am — Midnight

80-180 guests · same-day in-and-out

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Ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, dance floor — all of it. Guests arrive, the day unfolds, and you're back in the city for a Monday meeting. The most-booked tier for couples without a destination crew.

Included

  • ·All three spaces, exclusive Saturday OR Sunday
  • ·On-site coordinator (12-hour day-of)
  • ·Bridal suite + grooms' lounge (8am — midnight)
  • ·Restored Crittall light · cast-iron ridge for ceremony
  • ·Greatroom for ceremony OR reception (your call)
  • ·Garden Terrace ceremony with 90-second rain pivot
  • ·Lighting, sound, climate, fully staffed
  • ·Up to 220 seated · 350 standing in The Pavilion

Not included

  • ·Lodging (off-site partner hotels: Beekman Arms, The Forge)
  • ·Catering, bar, floral, music, photo (per vendor list)
  • ·Pre-day rehearsal (add Friday afternoon for $1,800)

Tier 03

Corporate Retreat

$12,000 – $22,000

Monday — Thursday · single day or multi-day

20-90 attendees · executive offsite, board, leadership

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The Greatroom seats 60 in U-shape. The Pavilion converts to four breakout pods. The orchard reads better than any boardroom. Executive offsites, leadership trainings, and small-format conferences — Monday through Thursday only.

Included

  • ·Greatroom plenary (up to 60 U-shape · 90 theater)
  • ·Pavilion breakout zones (4 pods · 12 each)
  • ·Garden Terrace for outdoor sessions (weather permitting)
  • ·Wired + Wi-Fi networking, 200 amp dedicated
  • ·AV: 4K projection, 12-mic system, broadcast-quality sound
  • ·Catered breakfast + lunch + executive dinner (via partner)
  • ·On-site coordinator from Eleanor's team for full day
  • ·Optional cottage lodging block ($2,200/night, 8 rooms)

Not included

  • ·Travel coordination (we recommend Rhinebeck Coach)
  • ·Substantive content / facilitator / strategist
  • ·Friday — Sunday booking (reserved for weddings)

Tier 04

Editorial & Film Production

$8,000 / day

Half-day or full-day, Monday — Thursday

Photo shoots · brand campaigns · short-form film · indie features

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Vogue and Architectural Digest have shot here twice between them. The estate scales from intimate detail (two-person crew, single room) to full feature scout (35-person crew, lawns + interiors + service halls).

Included

  • ·Full-property location access (no civilian wedding interference)
  • ·Estate art-direction archive (1908 → 2018) on request
  • ·Power: 200 amp dedicated, 8 floor outlets per space
  • ·Hair / makeup / wardrobe staging in bridal suite
  • ·Wet-room access for fashion / catering shoots
  • ·On-site location manager (Eleanor's team)

Not included

  • ·Production permit fees (per Rhinebeck township)
  • ·Insurance riders (proof required, $2M minimum)
  • ·Catering / craft services (we'll recommend)

Tier 05

Galas & Sponsor Events

$25,000 – $45,000

Single evening · weeknight or Sunday

150-220 guests · nonprofit, foundation, brand activation

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Black-tie galas for nonprofits, donor-circle dinners, brand activations with editorial press requirements. The Pavilion at full lighting reads like a Met-extension wing. Step-and-repeat zone built into the north service hall.

Included

  • ·All three spaces · custom event-flow plan
  • ·Step-and-repeat zone + branded signage allowance
  • ·Press / photo / film embed coordination
  • ·VIP arrival lane + secure-greenroom for keynote
  • ·Auctioneer / podium / teleprompter staging
  • ·Full A/V package · live-stream backbone if required
  • ·Two on-site coordinators (Eleanor + production lead)

Not included

  • ·PR / press outreach (your team)
  • ·Sponsor signage production (your design)
  • ·Donor benefits / catering tier add-ons

Deposits & Cancellation

We hold dates only with deposit.

25% of total at contract signing holds the date. Balance due 60 days before event. Cancellation refund schedule: 100% (more than 12 months out), 50% (6-12 months), 25% (3-6 months), non-refundable inside 90 days. Force-majeure rebook within 24 months at no charge.

Liability insurance ($1M minimum) required of caterer. Auberlin Estate, LLC carries $2M general + $5M umbrella. Full policy summary in contract.