Looking for a venue for to host a wedding, reception, reunion, banquet or
some other such special event? You would do well to consider the Anthony
Dobbins Stagecoach Inn. The Anthony Dobbins Stagecoach Inn can host up to thirty persons indoors and considerably more out-of-doors. The Inn's grand terraces and spacious grounds provide many number of suitable spaces, clearings and
mowed meadow for which to erect a large tent or tents upon.
The Inn does not cater such events nor does it provide the number of chairs and tables
or the tents required for larger gatherings; however, you may find a list of such independent providers and their links at the bottom of this page. For an additional fee, the Inn would be happy to make those arrangements in your stead.
One of the many natural outdoor features of the Inn's grounds is Cricket
Hill, a natural outdoor amphitheater, the bottom hill end of which spills
out under the sprawling shade of two, three hundred year old, one hundred
foot tall Black Locus trees. It has long been tradition to wed beneath,
at the foot of and between these two splendid old trees. Beloved by
generations of farmers who preferred the long lasting hard wood of the
Black Locus as fence post - the trees are said to be of good luck; after
all, these two have stood tall together since before the time of the
American Revolution. In fact, Cricket Hill fetched its name from the time
of the British when folks would gather upon her gentle slope to watch the
cricket tournaments unfold in the meadow below. The famous English Thoroughbred stallion Messenger graced this meadow while stabled here just after the American Revolution.
One may consider the afternoon or early evening affair preferable as the guests will enjoy the sun as it sets between the two old trees and behind the matrimonial union. The shade trees and the wind that comes in from the west will assist in keeping one cool on those hot, humid summer days.
At the top hill end of the amphitheater and overlooking the affair, guests
may wander freely in and out of the Sun Room. The Sun Room, added to the
west end of the Inn (circa 1918) near the conclusion of the war to end all wars, is an
experience all its own. Arched tall glass windows and doors open up to
allow the out-of-doors to gently meander into a sophisticated 24'6" by 12'6" brick
verandah. One can't help but be charmed by a diving bronze fish that spits
fresh bubbling well water into a sea shell that then cascades into another
sea shell that then cascades into a lovely half circle reflecting pool.
The Sun Room enjoys a live acoustic which lends itself well to the babbling fountain and a fancy
toast.
Should the newly weds wish to honeymoon at the Inn as well, they may want to consider the William Penn Room which opens up and onto a spacious balcony atop the Sun Room that over looks Cricket Hill and Messenger Meadow. The balcony serves well as a perch from which to throw the bouquet or, if one were so inclined, to elope down a ladder wrapped in ribbons, flowers and bows.
Cricket Hill also lends itself well to outdoor music, cinematic and or theatrical performances.
Located at 268 Main Street in the Old Village of Goshen, New York, the Inn is within walking distance of everything within the hamlet. There are a number of rooms available for guests. They include a continental breakfast during the week. There is a more elaborate breakfast on the weekends, with afternoon tea on Sunday. The Inn is set back on three beautiful acres remaining from the original farm.
In the Inn itself the dining room and the common rooms all have their own
working woodburning fireplaces and are filled with period antiques and
paintings. Our grand terraces, reflecting pools and fountains overlook the
grounds and gardens.
