When you are planning a private event, one of the first questions is what is already included, like tables, seating, food, and support. The fewer unknowns you have, the easier it is to plan. At The Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn in Dover Plains, New York, our event amenities give hosts a clear starting point for birthdays, baby or bridal showers, retirement celebrations, holiday parties, and other private events.
We keep the focus on practical inclusions that help your event run smoothly, from the spaces you can use to the service style and the setup support available through the venue.
Event amenities designed to simplify planning
The amenities included at The Preston Barn cover the essentials that most hosts do not want to chase down separately. You get built in features of the barn, coordinated layouts, and in house food and beverage through Old Drovers Inn.
The property is also equipped to host corporate events and company gatherings. Business groups can use the barn or on site spaces for meetings, team events, and company celebrations, with available A/V equipment, presentation screens, Wi Fi, and flexible layouts. Food and beverage service is handled in house, and lodging options on the property allow companies to extend events into multi day retreats or planning sessions.
Event spaces available on the property
Private events can be hosted in the barn or in other on site spaces at Old Drovers Inn. The Preston Barn is the main event space. Inside, you will find hand hewn beams, vaulted ceilings, barn wood floors and walls, and sliding barn doors.
For smaller private dining events, we also offer intimate spaces at Old Drovers Inn:
The Tap Room Restaurant, also called the Colonial Tap Room, accommodates up to 60 guests.
The Federal Dining Room, which accommodates up to 30 guests and is used for rehearsal dinners and small parties.
Outdoor areas include a 40 by 50 foot stone patio used for cocktail hour, plus a lawn and tented area that can be used as a lounge option or rain plan.
Tables, chairs, linens, and coordinated layouts
For events hosted at The Preston Barn, tables, chairs, and linens are provided for up to 220 guests. Flatware, china, and glassware are included, and seating layouts are coordinated and provided by the venue.
The space includes ten rustic farm tables for your celebration. For larger guest counts, the venue can add round tables to increase seating while still keeping the farm tables in the layout.
In house catering and service style options
All food and beverages for barn events are provided in house by Old Drovers Inn. Service styles include family style, or plated, and menus are chef customized using local and fresh ingredients. For baby showers and birthday events, buffet style service is provided.
Menu options listed include Chicken Francese, Chicken Marsala, eggplant parmesan, eggplant rollatini, herb grilled chicken, filet of sole with lemon butter sauce, sliced flank steak with chimichurri, sliced roasted pork loin with hunter gravy, slow cooked salmon with citrus and pickled chilis, and ratatouille tart with goat cheese. Entrées include penne alla vodka, fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and freshly baked cookies.
Parking and access amenities
Parking is available in a lot across from the inn, with handicap parking adjacent to the barn. A golf cart shuttle is available with additional cost, and shuttle services include a suburban SUV option for an additional cost. Bus and coach access is supported.
Conclusion
If you are comparing venues, the fastest way to narrow your list is to look at what is included. At The Preston Barn, amenities like provided tables and place settings, coordinated layouts, in house catering, and an on site coordinator give you a clear framework to plan from, whether you are hosting a shower, birthday, holiday party, retirement celebration, or a corporate gathering with meeting space and A/V support.
To get the details for your event, request the appropriate pricing guide or schedule a tour through our website.
FAQs
What amenities are included for private events at The Preston Barn?
Included amenities cover tables, chairs, linens, flatware, china, glassware, coordinated seating layouts, in house catering, and an on site coordinator.
Can smaller events be hosted outside the barn?
Yes. The Tap Room Restaurant accommodates up to 60 guests, and the Federal Dining Room accommodates up to 30 guests.
Is outside catering allowed for private events?
No. All food and beverages for barn events are provided in house by Old Drovers Inn.