MODERÉ WEDDINGS
AKA OUR WEDDINGS
Liberty View Farm the Venue - The Wedding Foundry the Host - Moderé the Ethos
The ENCHANTED ORCHARD All-Inclusive Experience
We specialize in the Modére wedding — a concept designed for couples who desire the beauty, elegance, and high-level architectural detail of a grand gala, but with a focus on simplicity and intimacy. We handle the complexity so you can focus on the magic.
The Art of the Moderé Wedding: Simply Beautiful – Fully Curated
Welcome to The Wedding Foundry at Liberty View Farm, a premier Hudson River Valley destination featuring our historic barn and twenty lush, "Beyond Organic" gardens. For nearly two decades, Billiam, his farm team and event collaborators—who have worked in synchrony for over fifteen to twenty five years—have mastered the art of the stress-free wedding.
The Modére Experience: Beautifully Curated, Effortlessly Easy
At The Wedding Foundry, we believe your wedding day should be a work of art, not a project to manage. Our Modére Micro-Weddings offer the perfect blend of tradition and personalization, allowing you to inhabit the moments that matter most while we handle the rest.
Located only an hour and a half away from Manhattan (15 minutes to Metro North and Amtrak), Liberty View Farm offers a 20-acre sanctuary of meticulously curated gardens and historic apple orchards. Here, your ceremony is designed to be earthy and grounded—an intimate exchange of vows set against the breathtaking silhouettes of the Catskill Mountains and the Shawangunk Ridge in our one-of-a-kind Enchanted Orchard.
“Featured in Martha Stewart’s Wedding Book”
Our curated offerings for 25 to 65 guests include:
Bespoke Florals grown directly on the farm
Full Coordination & Professional Staff
In-House Photography & Officiant
"Estate-to-Table" Catering & Custom Desserts
All offerings for 50 guests included in every package
19 years hosting weddings
Starting at $19,500 Includes up to 50 guests. For gatherings larger than 50, we can host up to 15 additional guests with a per-person fee tailored to your chosen menu. 4 children under 4 no fee.
Afternoon or Evening Ceremony: Choose Your Magic
Whether you prefer the sun-drenched vibrancy of a garden wedding or the nocturnal glow of an evening orchard gala, both rhythms offer unique benefits. The light in the Hudson Valley is our greatest architect; let us help you choose the timeframe that fits your vision.
OUR WEDDINGS ARE NOT DECORATED THEY ARE INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED
"Since 1999, we have meticulously sculpted these 20 acres into an edible landscape where function meets fine art. The Enchanted Orchard, vibrant parterre gardens, and historic stone walls create a lush sanctuary that serves as both a living backdrop for remarkable photography and the very harvest served at your table. It is a sanctuary as kind to the earth as it is beautiful for your vows."
The Culinary Experience: From Soil to Silver Service
"We believe there is a profound magic in dining within the very orchard that grew the meal. Much of your custom menu is harvested directly from our pesticide-free fields and parterre gardens, ensuring a flavor that only true farm-to-table stewardship can provide. This 'commerce into community' philosophy is paired with world-class, elevated service, turning an intimate farm dinner into a sophisticated architectural dining experience."
The Weekend Experience: Your Hudson Valley Retreat
To ensure the pristine beauty of our gardens and orchard, weddings at the farm are hosted for an exclusive five-to-six-hour window on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. This focus allows us to provide a high-energy, perfectly synchronized "main event."
However, your celebration can bloom into a full weekend retreat:
Host Your Inner Circle: While the farm is your exclusive ceremony and reception site, we recommend beautiful neighboring properties for rent.
Extended Festivities: Use these well appointed rentals, adjacent and across the street from the farm are perfect to host your Rehearsal Dinner and or the next day a relaxed Farewell Brunch- our caterer would be happy to assist in any way or just pick some bagels in town.
Connect with the Land: We invite your guests to return during our Spring flower-cutting or Autumn apple-picking seasons to take home a living piece of the farm they celebrated on.
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A Symbiotic Celebration: From Our Soil to Your Table
Liberty View Farm is more than a venue; it is a cherished, family-owned working farm dedicated to stewardship and community outreach. For 27 years, we have blended agriculture with a deep commitment to the Hudson Valley.
When you celebrate here, the farm’s bounty is the star of the show. We incorporate our homegrown flowers, heirloom vegetables, and heritage apples directly into your menus and tablescapes. From the first blossom in your bouquet to the last bite of dessert, you are experiencing a true Farm-to-Table wedding where sustainability shines through in every detail.
The Moderé Experience: Beautifully Curated, Effortlessly Easy
At The Wedding Foundry, we believe your wedding day should be a work of art, not a project to manage. Our Modére Micro-Weddings offer the perfect blend of tradition and personalization, allowing you to inhabit the moments that matter most while we handle the rest.
Located only an hour and a half away from Manhattan (15 minutes to Metro North and Amtrak), Liberty View Farm offers a 20-acre sanctuary of meticulously curated gardens and historic apple orchards. Here, your ceremony is designed to be earthy and grounded—an intimate exchange of vows set against the breathtaking silhouettes of the Catskill Mountains and the Shawangunk Ridge in our one-of-a-kind Enchanted Orchard.
The Modéré Signature Package
Our premier all-inclusive foundation for 50 guests.
The Foundation:
Exclusive Access: 5 hours on the farm in our Enchanted Orchard (with our historic barn as a beautiful rain contingency).
Professional Coordination: An on-site day-of coordinator and dedicated hospitality staff to ensure a seamless flow.
The Ceremony: An ordained officiant providing a custom ceremony, including a handfasting ritual and a personalized ceremony book to keep.
The Aesthetic:
Bespoke Florals: Hand-tied bouquet and boutonniere for the couple, along with lush "flower-scapes" for your tables and a decorated ceremony arbor—all grown directly on our acreage. Flower designs throughout- on grazing table, bar, welcome table, in bathrooms and more.
Editorial Photography: 5 hours of professional coverage, delivering a gallery that feels like a high-fashion spread of your most intimate moments.
The Feast:
The Grazing Table: A curated, "Beyond Organic" display of farm-grown bounty for your cocktail hour.
Wood-Fired Dinner: Authentic Wood-Fired Pizzas made on-site, served with our signature organic mixed green salad.
The Grand Finale: A custom-designed wedding cake and artisanal dessert spread.
Starting at $19,500 Includes up to 50 guests. Accommodations for up to 15 additional guests are available for a per-person fee.
Elevate Your Celebration: Custom Curation & Add-Ons
While our Signature Package offers a complete experience, we specialize in tailoring every detail to your specific vision. For couples looking to expand their "Liberty View," we offer a range of premium upgrades:
Bespoke Culinary Menus: Move beyond our wood-fired pizza with highly curated multi-course menus featuring the very best of our seasonal harvest.
Professional Bar Services: From signature farm-to-glass cocktails featuring our orchard fruits to curated wine pairings.
Extended Experiences: Add additional time, live acoustic musicians, or our Silent Disco!
The Wedding Weekend: Inquire about our local luxury rental partners to transform your day into a multi-day retreat.
Why The Wedding Foundry?
No Stress: We’ve spent nearly 20 years vetting the team and the timing. You bring the love; we create the magic.
Farm-to-Table Integrity: This isn't just catering; it's not just a meal harvested from the very land where you say your vows, it is curated by a culinary team formerly Duo that was located in Kingston, NY.
Architectural Detail: Every element, from the handfasting book to the table-scapes, is curated with an artist's eye.
The Vision: High-Design Meets Heritage
Liberty View Farm is more than a location; it is a meticulously designed experience in the heart of the Hudson River Valley. The farm’s unique atmosphere—a blend of bucolic serenity and vibrant energy—is informed by Billiam’s youth spent between the sophisticated social circles of Europe and the creative pulse of New York City.
Having gleaned knowledge from years of attending and hosting high-level fundraisers and events, Billiam brings a refined eye to the smallest details, knowing that spectacular aesthetics and intentional design create the most profound visual impact.
The Architectural Approach to Celebration
Every inch of the farm has been intentionally planned with a designer’s precision.
Intentional Flow: The principal site plan was engineered to ensure a seamless "flow" for guests as they move through the 20 gardens. Even the functional details—like parking—are tucked away out of sight but remain conveniently close.
A Curated Backdrop: The gardens and views serve as a sophisticated "clean slate." Whether you envision something minimalist or elaborate, the farm’s architecture supports your vision.
Producers, Not Just Staff: We call our team "Producers" because we view our wedding couples as the Stars. With a core team that has worked together for 15, 20 and even 25 years, our level of synchronized service is unsurpassed in the Hudson Valley.
The Biodynamic Bounty
A wedding at the "Foundry" is a sensory journey. Our couples have the exclusive opportunity to utilize our seasonal, beyond-organic produce. From a plethora of biodynamic apples and herbs to freshly cut flowers and heirloom vegetables, the farm’s harvest is woven into the very fabric of your wedding day, creating a joyous and romantic atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression.
Beautifully Simple. Beyond Compare.
“The Wedding Foundry at Liberty View Farm includes almost everything you need for your wedding. All you have to do is finalize the menu, choose the music and, of course, what you’re going to wear. We make it beautifully simple, saving you the two things you can’t buy back: time and peace of mind.”
Liberty View Farm: An Enchanted Orchard with a Purpose
Experience a premier Hudson Valley wedding venue where every acre tells a story of sustainability and equality. We don’t just host events; we build community. Through your support, we provide above-living wages and provide vital resources for local food pantries and fundraisers. Join us in the movement for a more beautiful, inclusive future.
Philanthropy & Community Outreach
Beyond the Harvest: Our mission has always been to feed the community. We work closely with food pantries like People’s Place and other local non-profits to ensure our "Beyond Organic" produce reaches those in need.
Innovation for Good: My history with fundraising and produce donations is a core pillar of the farm. We believe that the Modéré philosophy—the "moderated" and intentional approach—applies just as much to our community impact as it does to our events.
The Mission: Agriculture for Good
Our Partnership with the Community
We believe that a beautiful space should serve a beautiful purpose. Our work extends beyond the orchard through deep-rooted philanthropic initiatives.
Victory Over Hunger: This initiative is the heartbeat of Liberty View Farm, where we use our platform as a wedding venue and working farm to actively fight food insecurity in our community.
The Wedding Foundry Mission: As part of the Modéré philosophy, we donate a portion of our wedding profits to local non-profits, including Family of New Paltz and the Woodstock Farm Sanctuary.
The Moderé Wedding:
A New Standard of Celebration
Beyond the "Micro" and the "Massive" into the Moderé
For nearly two decades, Liberty View Farm has pioneered the farm-to-table movement in the Hudson Valley. Today, we are introducing a concept that fills a long-overdue gap in the wedding world: The Moderé Wedding.
Historically, couples were forced to choose between the ultra-intimate "Micro" wedding (under 30) or the massive "Traditional" production (100+). But what about the magic that happens in between? Rooted in the French idea of le juste milieu—the perfect middle—the Moderé Wedding honors romance, connection, and the artistry of gathering.
The Goldilocks of Weddings: "Just Right"
There has been a growing debate in the wedding industry regarding scale. When a "Micro" Wedding reaches 60 guests, it often loses its definition. Moderé Weddings are not defined by absolute numbers; they are defined by a feeling.
A Moderé Wedding (35–65 guests) lives in the sweet spot. It is large enough to feel like a vibrant, high-energy party, but small enough that you can look every guest in the eye. It is the "beautifully measured" middle ground where romance meets Hudson Valley magic.
At Liberty View Farm, we respect the tradition of the grand celebration. BUT after 19 years, we have seen that the most profound joy—the kind that stays with you for a lifetime—happens at a human scale.
We created Modéré for the couple who realized that a 'watered-down' wedding is a compromise they are no longer willing to make. We aren't just cutting the guest list; we are upgrading the intention. We are choosing presence over production, and quality over quantity."
Big weddings can be beautiful, BUT you will spend 70% of your time saying "thank you for coming" to people you haven't seen in five years, rather than actually being with your inner circle. Very often at weddings, couples will invite people that after the wedding they will never see again- ask around, it happens more than you think. I have a whole theory about why that happens, ask me if you would like to know.
Big weddings can be exciting, BUT they require a "watered-down" approach to food and service to accommodate the sheer volume. Excellence doesn't scale; it’s personal.
Big weddings are a celebration, BUT they often leave guests feeling like spectators. In a Modéré setting (35–65 guests), every guest is an active participant in the memory.
Big weddings are a grand gesture, BUT they often come with a "hangover" of buyer’s remorse because the couple was too busy managing the circus to actually experience the joy.
The Architect’s Touch: Design with Intent
With a European upbringing, a background as an artist, and years spent studying architecture, Billiam van Roestenberg brings a distinctive, pragmatic, and intuitive approach to every celebration. At The Wedding Foundry, we design Moderé Weddings with:
Immersive Florals: Hand-harvested directly from our "Beyond Organic" gardens.
Orchard-Side Dining: Firelight, candlelight, and nature’s own architecture.
Elevated Culinary Experiences: Estate-grown produce and artisanal wood-fired menus.
Synchronized Production: A cohesive team of "Producers" who have worked together the care-takers of the farm for over 25 years, guiding every detail with an unsurpassed standard of care.
Why Moderé is the Smarter Alternative
Reduced Stress, Increased Presence: Because we offer a fully curated, all-inclusive operation, you spend your day being hosted, not managing.
Parent-Approved Clarity: Moderé provides a defined, formal category that signifies a high-end, intentional event, making it easier for families to embrace the vision.
Luxury per Guest: Instead of stretching a budget thin for a crowd of 150, a Moderé budget allows for "Luxury per Guest"—top-shelf spirits, 5-course farm dinners, and bespoke design.
"A wedding should be a reflection of your life's best circle—not a performance for a crowd of strangers." — Billiam van Roestenberg.
Refining the Industry
As an innovator for 27 years—from shaping Ag-tourism to the renowned "Lease a Tree" program—Billiam and Liberty View Farm are proud to lead this new niche. By refining the definition of the intimate wedding, we bring coherence and understanding to couples, families, and industry professionals alike. We are creating space for celebrations that deserve their own realm.
The Moderé Advantage: Luxury per Guest
When you choose a Moderé Wedding, you are shifting your investment from "quantity" to "quality". Here is how the experience compares to a traditional massive production:
The Traditional Wedding (150+ Guests):
Atmosphere A performance for a crowd; often feels like a "wedding mill".
Culinary Focus Mass-produced catering; "chicken or beef" options.
Floral Design Budget stretched thin across many tables; often imported flowers.
Human Connection Brief greetings; the couple spent the day "hosting" a crowd.
Logistics High-stress coordination of dozens of outside vendors.
The "Space" Diluted by scale and noise.
The Moderé Wedding (35–65 Guests):
An intimate salon; a reflection of your life’s best circle.
Estate-to-Table: Hand-harvested, 5-course organic farm dinners.
Immersive & Lush: 100% farm-grown, bespoke floral "scapes."
True Presence: Time to look every guest in the eye and share a moment.
Seamless Symbiosis: A wedding team that has worked together for 19+ years.
Concentrated: Firelight, candlelight, and nature’s architecture.
Why MODeRé IS the "Smarter Alternative"
The Luxury per Guest Principle: > Imagine a $30,000 budget. For 150 people, that is $200 per guest—covering the basics. Or a budget of $25,000 for 100 guests is $250 per guest very often that is just for venue fee, catering food, staff, china, tables, chairs and kitchen equipment. It does not include florals, photography or wedding planning and more.
For 50 Moderé guests, that same investment becomes $600 per guest. Suddenly, you aren't just serving a meal; you are hosting a legendary event with top-shelf spirits, artisanal details, and a level of care that your guests will talk about for the rest of their lives.
Parent-Approved Clarity
Many families worry that a smaller wedding won't feel "significant." The Moderé definition provides a high-end category that signifies a formal, intentional, and bespoke statement wedding. It isn't "small"—it is beautifully measured.
A Note on Our "Producer" Model
One of the most innovative aspects of the Moderé Wedding is our Vendor Symbiosis. Unlike traditional venues that juggle dozens of disconnected outside vendors, we have curated a cohesive team that operates as one. These collaborations ensure:
Zero Friction: No logistical clashes on your wedding day.
Coherent Design: The flowers, food, and photography are designed in conversation with one another.
Total Presence: Because our "Producers" handle the machine, you are free to be the Star of the show.
LeadING the Way
As a pioneer of the Farm Wedding- wedding weekend destination and micro-wedding, Billiam van Roestenberg and Liberty View Farm are proud to lead this new niche. Don't just have a wedding; host a Moderé event that your guests will talk about for the rest of their lives.
The Moderé Standard
Curated by Design. Cultivated by Hand.
At Liberty View Farm, we don't just host weddings; we moderate the experience to ensure every detail carries weight. Founded on the principles of architectural precision and artistic intentionality, our "Moderé" approach is the blueprint for every celebration we create. Pragmatic and artistic.
Why 35 to 65 Guests? We have found that this specific range creates the ultimate "rich" experience. It is large enough to feel like a momentous celebration, yet intimate enough that every guest experiences the high-degree of detail that a massive ballroom wedding simply cannot sustain. Moderé is more human in scale.
Architectural Intimacy: We design the flow of your day— private photos of couple before guests arrive, line-up in a shaded secluded area and go over details like practicing putting rings on, ceremony under a canopy of trees in the orchard for perfect photography, welcome reception, 1st, 2nd 3rd dances under the same canopy of trees and then Enchanted Orchard dinner, flowers surround - everyone captivated by the beauty and natural architecture of the space.
Beyond Organic Detail: Because we limit our guest count, we can elevate everything. From the hand-picked dahlias on your table to the wood-fired menus featuring produce grown just steps away, nothing is mass-produced, the china, silverware, glassware all mixed matched very elegant. You actually choose the sets of china, napkins and runners. The service is also very elevated as it should be- no mediocrity it is a wedding after all.
A Stress-Free Legacy: Simply put- you bring the love; we apply twenty-five years of farm-stewardship and design expertise to create the magic.
The Moderé Music & Dance Options are many and reign supreme
Music & Atmosphere: Frequently Asked Questions
Why don’t you allow traditional DJs or amplified bands?
As an architect and artist, I designed Liberty View Farm to be a high-fidelity experience. Large speaker stacks and "walls of sound" create acoustic clutter that competes with the natural beauty of the orchards and gardens. Our Moderé philosophy focuses on the "Missing Middle"—weddings that are momentous but intimate. By curating the soundscape, we ensure that the most important sound of the night—the laughter and conversation of your 35 to 65 guests—is never drowned out.
Can we still have live music?
Absolutely. We highly encourage live music that fits the "acoustic" scale of the farm. String quartets, jazz trios, acoustic guitarists, and pianists are all welcome. These ensembles provide a rich, grounded texture to your ceremony and cocktail hour you can also have the best of both worlds and have acoustic and digital - live music for ceremony and welcome reception then digital with our state of the art speaker system or do all digital we will discuss with you what works best for your vision.
How does dancing work if there isn't a loud DJ?
We celebrate the tradition of the First Dance and Parent Dances using our professional, farm-wide audio system. These moments are played at a volume that feels celebratory and focused.
For the "party" portion of the evening, we can transition to our Premium Silent Disco. We’ve found that this is actually more engaging for guests than a traditional DJ because it offers choice: three channels of music playing simultaneously, allowing your guests to curate their own dance floor experience while others enjoy a cocktail and conversation nearby in total peace.
What is the "High-End Silent Disco" experience?
It’s a modern garden party thats starts in the Enchanted Orchard where we serve the pre-lit headsets to guests from our large antique silver trays. We explain what genre of music is playing from each particular color on headset and how to change channel and adjust volume. It’ all very personalized and with our dedicated team it takes mere minutes to distribute the high-end professional-grade, comfortable headsets You might have:
Channel 1: GREEN Classic Soul and Wedding Favorites.
Channel 2: RED Modern Hits and Upbeat Dance EDM Techno.
Channel 3: BLUE Chill Lounge or personal favorites.
Guests can switch between channels at will. It’s a fascinating social experience to see half the crowd dancing to one beat while the other half is "grooving" to another, all under the stars. For many reasons- specifically in regard to music- I think people love the attention to detail at our Moderé weddings because guests get to even choose there favorite type of music! People always say “best experience ever best wedding ever!”
Can we play our own curated playlists?
Yes. Our high-fidelity digital system allows plug in or Bluetooth with your own curated playlists for background music during dinner and strolls through the orchard. We can help you ensure the levels are set perfectly to follow your guests as they move through the different "rooms" of the farm. Our state of the art system works all around the farm the transmitters are very powerful.
A Heritage of Elegance: From French Salons to the Hudson Valley
The concept of Moderé is a return to a more sophisticated way of gathering. In 18th-century France, thinkers like Voltaire hosted legendary "Salons". These were curated gatherings of 40 to 60 people designed for high-level conversation, exquisite food, and meaningful connection. By choosing Moderé, you are stepping into a tradition where the quality of the experience outweighs the quantity of the guest list.
The Weekend Experience: Your Hudson Valley Retreat
To ensure the pristine beauty of our gardens and orchard, weddings at the farm are hosted for an exclusive five-to-six-hour window on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. This focus allows us to provide a high-energy, perfectly synchronized "main event."
However, your celebration can bloom into a full weekend retreat:
Host Your Inner Circle: While the farm is your exclusive ceremony and reception site, we recommend beautiful neighboring properties for rent.
Extended Festivities: Use these luxury rentals to host your Rehearsal Dinner and or the next day a relaxed Farewell Brunch- our caterer would be happy to assist in any way or just pick some bagels in town.
Connect with the Land: We invite your guests to return during our Spring flower-cutting or Autumn apple-picking seasons to take home a living piece of the farm they celebrated on.