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About Windy Hill Farm
Windy Hill Farm brings venue services to weddings across Albany and Saratoga, New York, working from West Sand Lake. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as June Farms, Crystal Cove. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near Windy Hill Farm
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around West Sand Lake, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- The Gregory House
- Comfort Inn & Suites
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany East Greenbush
- Residence Inn Albany East Greenbush/Tech Valley
- Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-East Greenbush
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites East Greenbush(Albany-Skyline)
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Albany
How much do wedding venues cost in Albany?
Venue pricing in Albany spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Albany?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Albany weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, March.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 16° | 19% | 4:03 PM | 4:46 PM |
| Feb | 36° | 18° | 19% | 4:47 PM | 5:27 PM |
| Mar | 45° | 26° | 21% | 6:24 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Apr | 59° | 37° | 24% | 6:59 PM | 7:37 PM |
| May | 71° | 48° | 25% | 7:30 PM | 8:10 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 57° | 26% | 7:51 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 62° | 24% | 7:49 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 61° | 22% | 7:17 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 53° | 21% | 6:27 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Oct | 62° | 41° | 21% | 5:34 PM | 6:12 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 32° | 21% | 3:49 PM | 4:32 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 23° | 24% | 3:36 PM | 4:22 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Albany Airport (6.8 mi from Albany). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Albany.
Getting to Albany
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ALB Albany International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| BDL Bradley International Airport | 74 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-New Haven | 90 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| New York City | 131 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Providence | 133 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Boston | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Albany; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 204 Barnes Rd, West Sand Lake, NY 12196, USA
- Where
- West Sand Lake · 8 miles east of central Albany
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Albany
- One of 117 wedding venues we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (518) 283-5301
- Website
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From Windy Hill Farm's website
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Around West Sand Lake
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 25 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 8 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Rensselaer, East Greenbush, Castleton-On-Hudson, Averill Park
Distances are straight-line from Windy Hill Farm; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Albany.
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