The Y at Watson Woods

5.0 (2 reviews)

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The Y at Watson Woods - "Hillside", a small cabin separate from the main building with around 8 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a kitchen - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Painted Post, New York

The Y at Watson Woods - One of the lunch setups - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Painted Post, New York

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J.P. M.

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10 years ago

I've been coming here since I was a kid with a large group (average ~100 people) for a 6 day winter retreat most years for over 2 decades. It's a great place if you need a venue for retreats, corporate getaways, extended business meetings, weddings that will include travelers, parties, conferences (fun, educational, or both), family reunions, etc. There is one large hall capable of holding a good 250+ people comfortably (it also doubles as the dining hall), another big recreation room downstairs, and many small and medium sized rooms. There are different levels of accommodations - some hotel style with housekeeping service, and various other types including "Hillside", a comparatively small cabin separate from the main building with its own kitchen, bathrooms, and ~8 rooms. I haven't spent a lot of time here in the summer but there are hiking trails, might be a rope course, and other activities. In the winter you could set up your event so that nobody has to go outside at all, but it is quite nice to walk around sometimes. The staff has always been phenomenal and accommodating. If your group requires alcohol it could be an issue, as they have special rules around alcohol (according to the website, it seems it needs to be served by licensed caterers or something along those lines). read more

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Amelia F.

8 years ago

Staff was very kind and it's a great place to have gatherings. Cabins weren't air conditioned and there were two bunkbeds in each room with I think eight rooms so it is kind of snug. Hotel style rooms are very nice though. The food was very good for every meal. Activities available were fun but for mini golf hole #1 was messed up. read more

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9620 Dry Run Rd
Painted Post, NY 14870
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(607) 962-0541
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From the owner: Sweet Farm is the world’s first nonprofit sanctuary addressing the devastating impact that factory…read morefarming has on climate change — from the perspective of animals, plants, and the planet. By joining climate education, regenerative agriculture, farm animal rescue, and innovative technology, Sweet Farm is redefining sanctuary. Sweet Farm offers public tours, private tours, special events, and more! Visit our website to book your visit and learn more about our world-saving work.

Pathways

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I was referred to this org in April 2019. Desperately in need of family counseling services,…read morereferred by another local non-profit (FLACRA). This organization claimed they never got the form sent by my case worker, and a few months later lied to my case worker that they tried contacting me by phone, which they did NOT. I have managed to secure other counseling services. Thank GOD Pathways wasn't my only option. I am getting the help I've actually tried to get for years, absolutely zero thanks to Pathways, Inc. UPDATE 7 Aug 2019: Was contacted by a Pathways representative and her Supervisor. They repeated the lie that they called, then gave my wife's number as the number called. I can't confirm if they did or not, but know that my wife would have definitely let me know had they called her.

From the owner: Pathways, Inc. established in 1976 is a not-for-profit human service organization serving…read moreapproximately 2,000 individuals and families in 15 counties across the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, and Rochester, New York regions by providing an array of services through our core programs, Children and Family Services, Community-Based Services, Educational Services, Home and Habilitation Services, and Residential Services.

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I cannot say though about how great the Red Barn Hollow was for our wedding venue. The barn is…read morebeautiful, created the perfect setting and made our day everything we hoped for and more! The owners are super helpful, genuinely caring individuals who are there to help - then even helped my husband tie his tie when he was too nervous and flustered to get it! The outdoor area is just as beautiful as the inside - beautifully landscaped with amazing photo opportunities right on site, even a rocky creek. We had our reception inside on a very hot July day and it wasn't too hot (I was worried it would be!) We would definitely recommend this venue!

From the owner: 125 year old classic bank barn, renovated and updated, situated on beautifully landscaped grounds…read more We are located minutes from the quaint and historic downtown Wellsboro, PA.

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