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The Skylands Manor

4.5 ★★★★★ 319 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Ringwood, New Jersey

Weddings

B&B in a castle featuring gardens, a manor and an innkeeper, plus a ballroom.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity hosts up to 600 guests, per the venue's own info
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  • Phone (973) 962-9370
  • Website frungillo.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM
Thursday 10 AM–7 PM
Friday 10 AM–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–7 PM
Sunday 9 AM–5 PM

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

The setting

The style of The Skylands Manor in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌺 Botanical Garden 4 mentions

“Absolutely stunning views all around the manor and the botanical gardens on the grounds.”

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🏰 Estate & Manor Garden 21 mentions

“Billy the Innkeeper truly made our Valentine’s Day weekend at Skyland Manor feel special from start to finish.”

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🌷 Formal Garden

“The blend of Tudor Revival architecture with the lush, formal gardens offers endless opportunities for stunning, picturesque shots.”

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🍁 Japanese Garden

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🌊 Waterside Garden 2 mentions

“swimming, wineries, great restaurants in the nearby towns of West Milford, NJ and Warwick, NY, and so many other places like Greenwood LaKE, NY.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of The Skylands Manor — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🏷️ Japanese Garden
🏷️ Outdoor Ceremony

“Not only are the gardens great for a date and walk you can get married outside and host your reception in the castle!”

Fountain / Water Feature 2 mentions

“swimming, wineries, great restaurants in the nearby towns of West Milford, NJ and Warwick, NY, and so many other places like Greenwood LaKE, NY.”

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🏷️ Scenic Views

“I proposed to My fiance at sunset that first night there.”

🏛️ Covered Pavilion

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue'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 319 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 21 mentions

“It’s certainly a beautiful location but the Innkeeper Blake, and his partner Michael were instrumental in making our stay welcoming!”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 4 mentions

“The historic castle architecture offers the rare and unforgettable opportunity to have a true stone manor as the backdrop of your photos.”

🧹 spotless & well-kept 6 mentions

“We love this gem of a “castle” because it’s very cozy, clean, and so charming.”

From the reviews

Beautiful old estate with a castle like appearance. The grounds are immaculately maintained. It is also adjacent to the parks Botanical Gardens. When we drove through there was little in bloom so that was a disappointment. Lots of elaborate statuary spread throughout the grounds.

★★★★☆ — R, Jul 2019

Skylands Manor is a photographer's dream for weddings! The blend of Tudor Revival architecture with the lush, formal gardens offers endless opportunities for stunning, picturesque shots. The natural lighting and scenic backdrops are perfect for capturing every special moment.

★★★★★ — Alex, Dec 2024

Very nice scenery, the Manson is is impressive but they don't like you to get close unless you are a guest or having a wedding

★★★★★ — Chris, May 2026

Not only are the gardens great for a date and walk you can get married outside and host your reception in the castle!

★★★★★ — Christopher, Oct 2025

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Getting married at The Skylands Manor

The Skylands Manor comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates 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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Where to find The Skylands Manor

5 Morris Rd, Ringwood, NJ07456

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