Mark’s Good Apples Farm lies on 44 acres framed by Catskills mountains, in reach of New York City. Available for extraordinary experiences you shape — including weddings, concerts, corporate retreats, and artist residencies — with exceptional catering, planning, and other support services.
“There is a faith in loving fiercely the one who is rightfully yours. ”
- David Whyte, The Truelove
Mark's Good Apples Farm offers you a historic, architecturally and naturally beautiful setting — supported by modern amenities and exceptional talent for:
• Celebrations of weddings and other life events
• Dinners, receptions, and parties with licensed caterers, bartenders, and live music or DJs
• Lodging in the 220+ year old farmhouse and rare 19th century barn
• Retreats and offsite meetings for corporations, healthcare, education, government, houses of worship, and other mission-serving organizations
• Music creation, classes, recording production, and performance
• Filmmaking, photography, writing, and other arts creation, classes, production, and presentation
• Spiritual development and wellness
• Classes in cooking locally produced farm-to-table meals and, in season, cider-making
Two air-conditioned and heated 12-month Barn event venues, balcony overlooking mountain and orchard views, 3 Barn bathrooms and ADA Certificate and 5 bathrooms on site, Bride and Groom get-ready rooms, and tables, chairs, Riedel glassware, and place settings that include handmade stoneware from L’Impatience and Golden Ratio — all set the Farm apart.
Catskills Upstate New York beauty, historic farm buildings, wide open fields for dining and play, orchard for apple picking, stone walls, luxurious garden and outdoor dining areas with 6' firepit and multiple BBQs, on-site overnight accommodations and over 500 nearby AirBnBs, hotels, inns, and motels, catering kitchens, high-speed internet and audio-visual resources, hot tub, and attentive resource partners create an experience you and your guests will always remember.
Guests also enjoy the Baseball Hall of Fame, hiking, fishing, skiing, and cute historic communities for dining and shopping.
Luxury buses can be arranged. Albany and Binghamton Airports are within 90 minutes, and highways through the Catskill mountains put New York City within three hours away. The Farm is in easy reach, but without the distractions, commoditized feel, and expense of city or suburban venues.
While we have served guests from as far away as Great Britain, California, and Latin America, the Farm most frequently serves guests in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, New Jersey, Albany, Cooperstown, Syracuse, Rochester, Woodstock, Binghamton, Delaware County, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Philadelphia, Boston, Connecticut, Hudson River, Berkshires, and Poconos.
We have owned the Farm for 20 years. Prior owners range from John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the 1970s, to the Thomases in the 19th century and Montgomerys in the 18th century. Native Americans have left traces on the land dating back 2,300 years.
Please add yourselves to the Farm's history. Click on the box to the upper right, find the experience you are looking for, take a look at our resources, and reach out to me at 267.251.3786, or scottquehl@gmail.com. I am confident we will arrive at arrangements that meet your personal vision.
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What People Are Saying
"As a wedding planner, I can say hands down that this is one of the most beautiful venues I've ever worked at. Meticulously landscaped but keeping the natural beauty of the Catskills, with the charming stone walls, views of the Mountains, the orchard, and epic sunsets — it reminds me of the English Countryside.
Scott, the owner and venue manager was communicative and easygoing. He has a carefully curated list of highly skilled vendors for couples to choose from, many from the Hudson Valley, and as a blank canvas, it's a planner's dream. The 1790s farmhouse is impeccably and thoughtfully decorated and the newly restored barn makes this an all season venue. Delhi is a great little town with great shops, restaurants, an excellent Farmer's Market, and plenty of Airbnbs (all close to one another) for your guests."
— Stacey
“This is a very special place. The house and grounds are immaculately, thoughtfully appointed and cared for. Surrounded on three side by the expanses of NY's Forever Wild lands, one feels as if one has stepped two hundred years into the past in the best ways.
But fear not, there are no shortage of modern conveniences and appointments. The landscaping, the appliances, bed linens and furnishings are straight out of architectural digest. We especially enjoyed the apple orchard, the indoor and outdoor fireplaces.”
— Holaday
“The Farmhouse at Good Apple Orchard is one of the most magical places I've ever stayed, and one of the best AirBnB's I've ever experienced. The world is very lucky that Scott has opened his home and invited us in.
The farmhouse is breathtaking in both its historical quality and modern reimagining. Every aspect has been beautifully updated with exquisite taste. The furnishings are incredibly comfortable, the appliances beautiful and high end. And the house feels like a step back in history to a more peaceful time.
The views from the back porch, or from the chairs on the dock overlooking the pond, are all beyond epic, with light at sunset and sunrise that is not to be believed.”
— Joshua
“We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this beautiful, historic home. Full of charm, great art, and cozy furniture, it truly felt like a retreat. One of the highlights was sitting on the back porch overlooking the lush garden and peaceful farm. The kitchen was incredibly well-stocked, making it easy and fun to cook meals daily. There was plenty of space for our group to either spread out and relax or gather comfortably in shared areas. The surrounding area is breathtaking - peaceful, scenic, and rich in natural beauty. Scott was a fantastic host: warm, responsive, and full of great local tips. We'd absolutely stay here again. I can only imagine how magical it must be in the fall and winter seasons!”
— Guest Review
“We had a perfect weekend at Scott’s farmhouse. Scott was a wonderful host, he made us feel right at home. The farmhouse is beautiful, spacious and very well-appointed. And the orchard is incredible. We ate apples, flew a kite in the field, relaxed on the porch and truly had the most wonderful time. We can’t wait to go back!”
— Sarah