The Ruins at Sassafras Museum
Wedding venue in New Lebanon, New York





About The Ruins at Sassafras Museum
Set on the former Shaker Second Family settlement in New Lebanon, this venue brings together historic buildings and ruins with gardens, meadows, forest paths, a waterfall, a stream, and mountain views. Couples can shape a custom wedding across ten designated sites on the property. The historic chair factory offers an indoor reception option and a rain plan for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions, alongside outdoor locations across the grounds.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 250 guests
- Price
- From $15,000
- Pricing note
- The venue describes a typical investment of $750–$1,000 per guest for the complete celebration, including venue, accommodations, bar, and other wedding expenses. This is not a venue-rental price; no standalone rental amount is stated.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Estate · Garden · Museum
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Ruins at Sassafras Museum
- Website: sassafrasruins.com
- Phone: (617) 990-4359
- Address: 194 Darrow Road
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