Oheka Castle

Oheka Castle is Long Island’s only chateau venue, nestled in the town of Huntington, New York. Built in 1919, this historic estate harmoniously blends European opulence with American innovation, making it a luxurious destination for weddings for over a century.

Facilities and Capacity

Grounds and Gardens

• Immaculate Gardens: The chateau is surrounded by meticulously manicured gardens and expansive lawns.
• Scenic Features: Regal fountains and tranquil ponds provide an ideal backdrop for wedding photos.
• Ceremony Location: The Formal Gardens offer a regal setting for wedding ceremonies, making couples feel like royalty.

Reception Spaces

• Grand Ballroom: Named after the estate’s founder, Otto Kahn, this ballroom features intricate plaster molding and vintage decor. It accommodates up to 200 guests with banquet-style seating.
• Formal Dining Room: An elegant option for receptions.
• Terrace Room: This room can seat 400 guests and offers stunning views of the grounds through its large windows.

Additional Amenities

• Private Dressing Room: Available for the couple to use on the wedding day for getting ready.

Services Offered

• Exclusive Event Policy: Oheka Castle maintains a one-event-per-day policy, ensuring undivided attention from the staff.
• Event Attendant: Each wedding is assigned an event attendant to oversee the day’s activities and assist the couple.
• Planning and Coordination: The estate’s events and catering teams help with vendor coordination and crafting the catering menu and cake.

Accommodation

• Guest Rooms: The venue offers 34 refined guest rooms, each reflecting the lavish lifestyle of Long Island’s Gold Coast residents in the 1920s.
• Luxury Amenities: Rooms feature Frette linens and Molton Brown amenities.
• Honeymoon Suite: The newlyweds receive an overnight stay in one of the suites on their wedding night.

History

• Founding: Oheka Castle was built in 1919 by Otto Kahn, a German-American investment banker and philanthropist. He used the estate as a summer home in the 1920s, hosting extravagant parties with celebrities, politicians, and royalty.
• Restoration: After falling into disrepair following Kahn’s death, the estate was purchased in 1984 and restored to its original grandeur. Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.