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Highlands Castle

4.9 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Castle wedding venue in Bolton Landing, New York

Castle wedding venue Stay on-site Elopements

Plan your visit

  • Lodging stay overnight on-site — couples and the castle's own info mention accommodations; ask how many rooms and whether the wedding-night suite is included
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  • Phone +1 518-796-9118
  • Website highlandscastle.com — most castles book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 1–2 pm
Tuesday 1–2 pm
Wednesday 1–2 pm
Thursday 1–2 pm
Friday 1–2 pm
Saturday 1–2 pm
Sunday 1–2 pm

Most castles show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Highlands Castle in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the castle's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🏰 Medieval Castles 2 mentions

“Celebrated my "One Last Knight" bachelorette weekend at Highlands Castle with some of my friends over Halloween weekend (Thurs-Sun) and we had the best time!”

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👑 Palaces 2 mentions

“My fiancé and I spent hours just taking it all in, feeling like royalty as we enjoyed the beautiful scenery around us.”

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Fairytale Castles 3 mentions

“We approached the castle and immediately was surrounded by the beauty of the lake and the castle’s enchanting architecture—it truly felt like we were living in a fairytale.”

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⛰️ Hilltop & Scenic 2 mentions

“The views from the property are absolutely breathtaking, overlooking the serene landscape of Lake George and beyond.”

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Inside the castle

The features couples name in their reviews of Highlands Castle — the fastest way to tell what the castle actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

⛰️ Scenic Views 2 mentions

“The views from the property are absolutely breathtaking, overlooking the serene landscape of Lake George and beyond.”

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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Feature mentions are mined from reviews and the castle's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 96 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 21 mentions

“The interior is no different - absolutely beautifully decorated, truly feels like it was created with so much love and adoration for the times.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 2 mentions

“It’s the perfect backdrop for weddings, private events, or even just a peaceful afternoon soaking in the scenery.”

👑 felt like royalty 7 mentions

“My fiancé and I spent hours just taking it all in, feeling like royalty as we enjoyed the beautiful scenery around us.”

🏰 stunning architecture 2 mentions

“We approached the castle and immediately was surrounded by the beauty of the lake and the castle’s enchanting architecture—it truly felt like we were living in a fairytale.”

From the reviews

I wasn't a guest at the Castle, but happened to stop by out of curiosity to see it while passing through the area on a bicycle tour. By chance I met John and we struck up a conversation. He graciously offered to give me a tour of the grounds and house.

★★★★★ — Neil, May 2024

We had the pleasure of taking a private tour of this truly one-of-a-kind property, and I can’t recommend it enough! The owner, John, is one of the kindest and most genuine people we’ve met.

★★★★★ — Umair, May 2025

My (now) fiancé surprised me with a weekend stay at Highlands Castle and it was an unforgettable experience. He couldn’t have found a more perfect location to propose! As soon as you enter the gates, you’re treated with a phenomenal view of the castle and grounds.

★★★★★ — Anna, May 2025

As I was eating breakfast at sunshine diner with my husband I looked up at the mountain, and I said is that a castle and my husband looked it up we called and the owner answered. We went for a tour with them.

★★★★★ — Deolinda, May 2024

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Getting married at Highlands Castle

A castle wedding is the once-in-a-lifetime, storybook kind — the grand staircase, the ballroom, the gardens and turrets your photos will live on forever. Castle weddings commonly run $10,000–$40,000+ depending on the date, guest count, and how much is included, so ask for a written quote for your season — Highlands Castle doesn’t publish a set price, and tiers move fast. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you’d actually get married — a ballroom that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you’ll want to walk the path your guests take from the gates to the ceremony to the reception. Second, bring your real questions: what’s included with the venue fee (tables, chairs, setup, teardown), the catering and bar policy, whether you can stay overnight on-site, the rain plan for a garden ceremony, and the music curfew. Fairytale dates at castle venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what’s open in your season before you leave.

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Galas & corporate events at Highlands Castle

Reviews and the castle's own info mention galas, corporate events, or private parties at Highlands Castle — castle venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find Highlands Castle

19 Skyline Dr, Bolton Landing, NY12814

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