I'm not particularly familiar with the housing situation in Bloomville/Bovina, so I couldn't tell you whether or not there are a plethora of houses available that can sleep nearly twenty people...but the carriage house at the Turquoise Barn can. And surprisingly, it can do it quite comfortably. Evidently the Turquoise Barn is the name for this entire compound, which is primarily a bed and breakfast. I can't speak to their breakfast, but I can report that this carriage house and the surrounding grounds are absolutely gorgeous. If you're looking to get out of the city and get away from the grind, you could do a lot worse than this massive, rustic cabin. Especially if you want to do it with a bunch of your clown friends. The carriage house can not only sleep sixteen (be aware that this is with a couple bunkbeds and futons included), but it can also entertain at least that many easily. There is a decent-size kitchen, a long dining table downstairs, as well as another on the back deck...and seeing as how the house is at the base of the mountains, the view is spectacular. The layout of the house itself is rather intelligent, spaced well with a bathroom for each bedroom. Although the finishes are a bit rough, the showers have thankfully been recently updated, and the shower pressure is excellent. As far as I can tell, there are only two real downsides to renting this house: 1. It's not cheap. Sleeping four to a room with some on bunkbeds and some on pullouts, I would've expected to pay a bit less per head. Especially considering... 2. ...There are a lot of rules. Look, I get it. You have a house that sleeps 16, and people tend to get a little wilder in big groups...and it's usually better to tell people what is or isn't allowed up front. But to me, there's something...unwelcoming about being handed a list of regulations after paying a lot of money to stay somewhere. That said, there were only two major rules that really affected our stay: - No shoes in the house. A few members of our party pointed out that it was a big drafty house, and there weren't even carpets covering the floors...they were hardwood. I can understand not wanting mud tracked all over the house, that's just common sense. But if it's dry out? Also, we'd already paid a cleaning fee, which seems like it would earn us the right leave a little dust behind in order to keep our feet warm. - It's a vegetarian kitchen. Or a No Meat, Zone (they know better), if you will.* I can understand that the owners may be morally opposed to animal products and don't want them cooked in their pans, but it's a fact of life that there's nothing better than bacon and eggs to feed a big group of people on a lazy weekend morning. If you can get past the minor inconvenience of their rules, you'll love this house, and you'll love your stay. We were lucky enough to be there in fall as the leaves were changing, but I imagine summer is incredible as well, and curling up next to the woodstove** in the winter doesn't sound too bad either. ____________ *This became the anthem of the weekend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2cQSPRTdhg **We were told there would be enough wood for a bonfire, but we couldn't find anything more than a bit of kindling. Which was sad. read more

Turquoise Barn - Rentable house - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Bloomville, New York

We rented the carriage house at the Turquoise Barn for an 80th birthday party. I cannot express our gratitude to Michael and his beautiful property strongly enough. I'd seen pictures on the website, but they just didn't do the Carriage House justice. The 13 acres associated with the property are beautiful including trails and romantic points & gardens. What a gift, thank you Turquoise Barn!! read more

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Upon arrival the first night we were greeted by Michelle and Michael who were very friendly and welcoming. Relaxed with some chamomile tea and went to sleep in the Moss room. Awoke both days to delicious, healthy and beautifully presented breakfasts. It was such a nice treat for me to get such wonderfully delicious and nutritious meals and not have to do any of the cooking for a change. Michelle is such a talented chef and went out of her way to make sure we enjoyed the food and had everything we needed. Even my meat loving boyfriend enjoyed the food! The property is really nice and walking around the pond and seeing their beautiful garden was very enjoyable. I hope to come back soon for one of Michelle's cooking weekends! read more

I had an event their last year August 2016 and it was amazingly Fantastic. We're having another event this August 2017 looking forward for another amazing time Michelle is beyond the most beautiful soul and has made Our stay at the Turquoise Barn always a great memory. Andrea' Casano read more

We've been swindled by the barn. After inquiring about catering, Michelle put an incorrect number of people on our invoice and charged us! Then later, claimed that catering money is nonrefundable. We never signed a catering contract, we never saw a menu, we don't even know who the caterer is supposed to be. and yet Michelle will not refund the money. She claims that is is being used - but for what we aren't sure. Because we pulled our catering requests months before our visit was scheduled. maybe we will be served rotten food.... read more

A group of friends and I rented the Turquoise Barn a couple of weekends ago because we were attending our friend's wedding in the area. We had rented houses before and were a little nervous because we haven't always had the greatest experience with it. Needless to say, we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the Turquoise Barn. The house was incredible! It was large and comfortable with a bathroom in each bedroom. The property had a lot of parking for all of the cars and had spectacular views of the mountains. Michelle was incredibly helpful and nice throughout our entire experience. We were lucky to have found such a wonderful place to stay with such great people running it! read more

Turquoise Barn is absolutely perfect. I went here last august as a gift for my boyfriend's birthday. I was excited to find the place because he has a lot of food restrictions due to lyme disease on top of being a vegetarian. Michelle and her husband Michael could not have been more accommodating. The food they made was delicious and served on the beautiful porch outside. The house itself was gorgeous and the landscape even better. She gave us some recommendations for places to see during the day. We went to the local downtown area (very small but cute) and then found a family with a field of blueberry plants growing behind their house. We could pick blueberries for $5 a pound, which is actually an impossible feat. At night, Michelle and MIchael had a bonfire outside for the guests, complete with homemade popcorn. They had many great foods and gifts for sale in their barn/store out back. Turquoise Barn was well worth the price for a beautiful setting, friendly family, and delicious homemade and healthy meals. read more

BRIDES BEWARE. I am sad to say that I did not have a great experience at all with this venue. Over a year ago, I booked this venue for my wedding and we just got married this past Labor Day. My husband and I were set on getting married outside and when we went to see Turquoise Barn, we thought it was a beautiful spot- lots of green, a big open field, and the owner seemed like she was going to take care of us. So we booked! At the time of the booking, Turquoise Barn had a vegan caterer--being strict vegans and wanting to do the entire wedding vegan, we couldn't have been more excited. Unfortunately, as time passed, we had terrible experiences with Turquoise Barn's owner, Michelle. We got the overall impression that Michelle was out to make the most money she possibly could and she was willing to help us with certain things...so long as we paid extra for it. She wanted to charge us for every little thing and it did not seem like she cared about giving us a good experience at all. The chef who was once attached to the venue left, and told us that Michelle gave her a hard time as well. When I first met Michelle at the site visit, she promised a bunch of different things that she would do for us (put out our chairs for the ceremony, set up the tables, be on site for any help we might need, etc.) However, after a few months, Michelle then said she would not do those things for us unless we wanted to pay for her staff to do it. She told us that we should have hired a wedding planner, which is not something she told us we needed at the time of booking. It took a lot of conversations for her to agree to do those minor things. She also tried to change the wording of the wedding packages. It was a disappointing experience to say the least, and if you are a bride who is just looking to rent the space and do everything yourself (or hire a wedding planner) then this is a beautiful venue and a nice choice. Brides beware if you are looking for help from this venue owner. read more

My husband and I had our honeymoon at Turquoise Barn and loved it! We stayed in the Rosa Room in the B & B, which was beautiful and very comfortable. The negative reviews are for their hostel (which is quite rustic but very affordable), because they definitely have a lovely B & B with two enclosed rooms with private baths (and more rooms coming soon). The breakfast is delicious and healthy- smoothies, tofu scramble, chia pudding, fruits, etc. Our only wish was for slightly larger portion sizes since we found ourselves hungry after a couple hours and the food was so delicious. Michelle is a very friendly host and we had lots of interesting conversations, and she has tons of information on local activities, attractions, and restaurants. read more

Excellent experience! I was looking to take my wife away for our anniversary. Beautiful country setting. Breakfast is wonderful. Excellent presentation and amazing food. Most produce was taken fresh from the garden on premise. Many improvements are in progress as well. read more

Great choice to stay if you are a nature lover and enjoy raw/veg meals. Rosa Room is our favorite...I want to take the bathtub home with me. The whole property uses fresh-spring water, so it makes for the best baths and showers in the world. Owners are great, area is amazing, breakfast is delish! We enjoyed our stay so much in June, we're going again this weekend. Thanks for sharing your little piece of heaven, Michelle and Michael. read more

Perfect! I have had the pleasure of staying at Turquoise Barn on three different retreats, and each was an amazing experience! Michelle was extremely helpful, friendly and professional. The delicious food was beautifully presented and fresh, having been harvested in the garden by Michelle that morning. The Carriage House and grounds make you feel as if you've been transported to an oasis of tranquility and undisturbed natural beauty. Thank you, Michelle! I'll definitely be back! read more

I went to Turquioise Barn this past weekend with two friends and can't wait to go back! The owners are extremely hospitable and so very interesting to talk to. The breakfasts were great and next time I'd like to have dinner there also. The house is incredible, with Michelle and Michael's artwork and wood pieces throughout. Great experience and I highly recommend it! read more

My boyfriend (newly vegan, newly raw, quite enthusiastic) found this place online and took me there the first weekend in October. Michelle (the owner) assured us that it would be a great weekend for foliage, hiking and exploring. (She was right, it was chilly but gorgeous, sunny and crisp.) She was really great about answering all of our questions and addressing our concerns before we came. There were some pretty bad storms which caused flooding in the area the day that we came, and she emailed to make sure that we checked our routes and avoided washed-out bridges and roads, which turned out not to be a problem anyway. (But it was very thoughtful.) We got in a bit late and were greeted by Michael, her husband. He was so warm, we felt at home right away. Michael was the main architect for the project, and the main house is big and open with a nice flow and really unique, interesting details and spaces. He made much of the furniture, as well, so almost everywhere you look there is something beautiful and interesting to catch your eye. When we got to our suite, I was struck by how the thoughtful decoration left me feeling that the space was warm, interesting and yet it was fairly sparse, leaving room for us to unpack and spread out and make it our own, even if just for a few days. It was a nice change from other B&Bs that clutter all surfaces with cute little "this'n'that". We had a modern shower and a classic old claw-foot bathtub, a huge, comfortable bed, a large mini -fridge for all our veggie snacks, a gorgeous view of the garden, barn, mountain, trees, chickens, etc. I am a raw vegan chef, and I think that raw breakfast is fairly easy to do well. Michelle's was yummy, but more impressive, it was really beautiful. She is an artist, and it shows in her presentation. We had fresh mint tea from the garden, chia pudding, fresh fruit, smoothies, coffee... Everything was really yummy and Michelle was there for a chat over tea in the afternoon, which was lovely. The whole place is beautiful and interesting and unique. Michelle, Michael and Miguel (their son) were wonderful and friendly. We kept noticing how we felt more like house guests than customers. We (my boyfriend and I) are both looking forward to going back, and would definitely recommend the Turquoise Barn to any veggie lovers out there who want a beautiful vacation. PS, don't miss the tours of the other two barns, one is a hostel/kitchen/living/studio space, the other is a gallery/store. We brought home a beautiful piece of woodwork which is now hanging in our living room. The perfect souvenir. ;) read more

Terrible experience. They advertised 4 bedrooms but only have 3. Plus there is no real privacy, since no walls reach to the ceiling. They were constantly lurking about and it was clear that we were in their house and they had only moved out while we were there. We had a poor time and felt they had used false advertising. read more

Turquoise Barn is a really charming place. We have been there 2x since the 4th of July weekend. We are already looking forward to a 3rd stay this year. Moss Room is our favorite.... read more

This trip exceeded our expectations. The accommodations are rustic in the best sense of the term--the bed and breakfast is a superbly and authentically renovated carriage house, with most furniture and all the art originally constructed and created by owner/hosts Michelle and Michael. M and M were also the perfect balance, uncommon from my prior bed and breakfast experiences, of kind and engaging but respectful of privacy. The property is beautiful, with plenty of places to relax and enjoy the mountainside scenery. Michelle's breakfasts are very tasty (notably, I am a meat eater but loved everything). The only extra(s) my girlfriend and I took advantage of was a massage, which was great. Michelle also went 3 for 3 with her restaurant recommendations for lunch/dinner. Anyone looking for a weekend away from the bustle of the city or any everyday humdrum would be well served by some time here. read more

The Turquoise Barn is a rare gem in Upstate NY. It is peaceful and beautiful. Michelle's knowledge of raw and vegan food is extensive and the meals we had there were delicious and stretched out palates in wonderful ways. I only wish I lived closer and could go to her workshops and retreats more often. read more

I stayed here with my family a while back and we had a great experience. So relaxing and really lovely hosts. The whole spot, including the house, is very peaceful. We would go back more often if we could. A truly unique place. read more

My wife and I stayed at the Turquoise Barn over Presidents Day weekend. Our first impression was of the beautiful setting. It's a wide valley full of former and working dairy farms. The expanses of snow-blanketed fields made for a perfect physical and mental escape. Michelle and Michael live in a dairy barn they have been converting, while guests stay in the former carriage house. The ground floor is open with a big wood stove in the middle. The old patinated wood of the structure is warm and inviting. All the furniture is made by Michael from reclaimed materials and the couple's art decorates the walls. We stayed in the Sunset Room, from which we marveled at several large exotic ducks bathing in a frigid little patch of water. A rooster crowing somewhere back up the property only added to the charm of waking up on a small farm that felt a world away from from Brooklyn. Michelle came over to the carriage house in the morning to cook a delicious and healthy vegan breakfast and offered up great conversation. She was also very helpful in sharing local information and giving tips on where to eat. We were in the area for taking in a bit of the country life, but we also came up for skiing. So, we drove over to Plattekill Mountain one morning. While it's a bit of a haul from Bloomville, which is not a primary location to stay for downhill skiing, we loved the gorgeous drive up over the mountains and through the rolling farmland of Bovina. It is truly a piece of heaven up there. Before leaving, we stopped by the 24 hr. honor-system farmstand just down the road from the Turquoise Barn for some raw milk and gouda to take a piece of dairy country back home with us. Michelle mentioned that after leaving her old Brooklyn neighborhood almost 15 years ago she had never been back. Some day we might just do the same. We highly recommend a stay! read more

A perfect place to relax, unwind, and rediscover the beauty of nature! We attended a retreat and the food was incredible, the amenities wonderful, and Michelle is a wealth of knowledge! We can't wait to go back! read more

An easy, warm experience. My partner and I just had our wedding here and we are still energized by it, in no small part due to the venue and venue owners. Michelle was accommodating to needs, responded to endless questions, and was available on site the day before, day-of, and day after. We had our ceremony and reception on the top of the hill and it was gorgeous. Rain threatened to post-pone things but it was gone in a flash to reveal a beautiful sun-covered hillside and with lush green landscape. We were up all night and into the morning hours. During those hours, Michelle and Michael set us up with a campfire and place were people could camp out overnight. Just an example of the kind of service they provide: they had ordered us a luxury portable bathroom and asked for it to be upgraded after it was first delivered. In no fault to them, an upgrade was brought but - unknown to anyone - it had a smaller tank. So, when water ran out, instead of being stuck, Michael was out in the pitch-black with a flashlight hooking up a hose... and most of us were totally unaware until the next day. They kept us out of the drama of the moment, fixed it fast, and even apologized for it the next day (didn't need to!). C'mon... that's awesome. One reviewer below wrote about lots of "rules" for the carriage house. Sure there are, and they're easy, common-sense, be-respectful-that-you're-on-someone's-property kind of stuff. We didn't mind AND, if we were concerned about something, Michelle was immediately accommodating. These are friendly, warm people to work with and the venue.... just go look at pictures, it speaks for itself. Really. I had people coming up to me all evening and in the morning telling me what a wonderful place it was. My partner and I plan on returning too with some of our wedding party and friends to relive some of the magic. :) read more

My boyfriend and I had such a wonderful stay here. I happened upon Turquoise Barn online; we love to enjoy some time upstate whenever we can, plus we were scouting out possible places for a special event. (The barn itself is gorgeous!!) The bed and breakfast was full, but there was an option of putting up a tent on the grounds - we decided to go for it and were so happy we did; the land is so pretty, peaceful, quiet, inspiring. We stayed for a delicious, beautifully presented breakfast the next morning. Smoothies, porridge, good coffee, fresh fruit, etc. All super tasty. We shared our meal with the other people who were staying at the b&b, a really fun and easy vibe. Michelle and Michael are the loveliest of hosts and interesting to talk with. We got to see the rooms later, all of which were beautiful and had a rustic, spare luxury about them. This is a very special place. We hope to come back soon! read more