New rustic wedding venue opens in Pine Plains

New rustic wedding venue opens in Pine Plains

Festive place settings welcomed guests to a holiday party hosted at Mountain View Events.

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A new gathering hall, Mountain View Events, has opened in Pine Plains. The rustic venue, located on Route 82, is slated for use for weddings and events, and features a full commercial kitchen for chefs and caterers, a covered patio, private dressing accommodations for bridal parties with views of Stissing Mountain as a backdrop. Generous parking is available, and the site is able to accommodate up to 250 guests.

Jack Banning, the owner and proprietor of Mountain View Events, is enthusiastic about the venue’s opening as well as the rebirth of the venue’s space. “We are delighted to bring new life to this wonderful building, which was home to the much beloved Lia’s Mountain View Restaurant for over forty years, and to provide the local community and beyond with a beautiful and unique space for their events,” said Banning.

Mountain View Events is still accepting bookings for 2025. For further information, please visit www.MountainView-Events.com or their Instagram: @MountainView_Events.

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