Transportation to and from Ceremony/Reception and Parking Information
Transportation via shuttle will be provided from the Beekman Arms (in downtown Rhinebeck), the Veranda House, and the Rhinecliff Hotel to and from the Ceremony and Reception.
Parking is available at a lot located at 119 Rhinecliff Road, Rhinebeck, NY. Shuttle service (approximately one minute ride) will be provided to and from the lot to the Ceremony/Reception site. The lot is also an approximate five minute walk from the reception/ceremony site.
Places to Stay
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Beekman Arms, the Veranda House (a bed and breakfast), and the Rhinecliff Hotel. When booking, refer to the Carpentier/Jacob wedding.
Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn: America's oldest continually operated hotel, the Beekman Arms is located in the heart of Rhinebeck and an approximately two minute drive from the Ceremony and Reception site. Even George Washington supposedly stayed here once.
If you plan to stay at the Beekman, we encourage you to reserve your room at your earliest convenience due to limited availability. Rooms are reserved until May 8, 2015 at 3:00 PM.
http://www.beekmandelamaterinn.com/ (the website also dates to 1796).
Veranda House: A bed and breakfast located a couple of blocks from the center of the town of Rhinebeck (and a short walk from the Beekman Arms).
Rooms are reserved until June 5, 2015.
The Rhinecliff Hotel: A boutique country hotel located five minutes from the wedding site and on the Hudson River. This hotel is also conveniently located in town near the Amtrak stop.
The Rhinecliff has a unique booking policy. To book a room, please call the hotel and refer to the bride's name, which is on the waitlist. Room booking is not currently available online. We encourage guests to book a room at their earliest convenience due to limited availability.
Chestnut Suite: Bed and breakfast at a Dutch Colonial home located in the town of Rhinebeck. Refer to bride's name to book.
VRBO: VRBO has a lot of great vacation homes available for weekend rental (some within the town of Rhinebeck and some a short drive away).
http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/new-york/hudson-valley/rhinebeck
Getting to Rhinebeck
Rhinebeck is an approximately 2 hour drive from New York City and Laguardia Airport, and approximately a 1 hour and 15 minute drive from Albany International Airport. Rhinebeck can also be accessed via Amtrak: it is an approximately 1 hour and 30 minute train ride from New York's Penn Station to Rhinecliff Station, which is about a 5 minute cab ride from the town of Rhinebeck.
Things to Do
Here are a few of our favorite spots in Rhinebeck and the surrounding area (all included in the map below):
Food and Drink
Market Street: Great pizza and Italian in a modern atmosphere. Dinner reservations recommended.
Local: This seasonal restaurant takes advantage of Rhinebeck's proximity to the Culinary Institute and available locally-sourced ingredients.
Gigi Trattoria: You can go here and eat just rosemary french fries (Michelle's favorite) and be more than content, but they also have good Italian food and burgers.
Liberty Public House: Lunch, dinner, or drinks surrounded by a very big American flag.
Rhinebeck Bagels & Cafe: Best place to grab an egg sandwich to go (Charlie's favorite) or other breakfast items, and they also have a great selection of lunch sandwiches.
Grand Cru: Great craft beer, cheese, and pretzels (what more does one need?).
Activities
Poet's Walk: A gentle walk through nature with great views of the Hudson.
FDR Presidential Museum: See the bayonet that FDR used to take down Nazis on the day he stormed Normandy (and other actually true historic things).
Town of Rhinebeck: Take a stroll through the many shops and restaurants.
Upstate Films: This small local theater plays the latest and greatest independent films.
Historic Estates: There are many historic estates in the area overlooking the Hudson, including the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site and Montgomery Place (site of Charlie's sister Shawna and brother-in-law Michael's wedding).