Stay at The Skylands Manor in Ringwood, NJ. Dates into July.
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The Tudor Revival castle—a popular destination-wedding location—has a 1,000-acre garden and opulent interiors;
What You Get
- Stay for two in the Gatsby room, Knight's suite, Queen Antoinette suite, or King Alfred suite; or stay for four in the Family Chateau room
- Dates into July
Policies and Fees
- Reservations: Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased.
- Cancellation policy: 11-day cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable
- Taxes: 12% tax added at purchase
- Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability.
No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate; no refunds, rescheduling, or rebooking allowed. Read the Fine Print for important info on offer details and other restrictions.
Tudor Revival Castle amid 1,000-Acre Garden
The Skylands Manor has a weathered stone façade and medieval architecture; it’d be easy to picture it built several centuries ago in a far-flung European city and somehow transported to the northern Appalachian Mountains. The building was actually constructed in the 1920s, but its anachronistic design—including arched doorways, a cross-gabled roof, and some Tudor Revival touches—gives the manor a certain fairy-tale charm. It helps that the castle stands amid 1,000 acres of manicured gardens and woodlands.
Gerald and Robert Frungillo of Frungillo Caterers run Skylands Manor and are no strangers to bringing fantasies to life. The brothers are renowned for catering elaborate weddings that fulfill every one of the brides’ desires, whether that means flying in specific candies from the Dominican Republic or resurrecting Mendelssohn to play the wedding march. The Frungillos even had their own TLC reality show, Masters of Reception, and they've worked with celebrities such as Alec Baldwin and James Gandolfini.
The brothers attention to detail can be seen throughout the manor. The castle's Family Chateau rooms, Gatsby rooms, Knight rooms, and Queen Antoinette and King Alfred suites are opulently appointed with chandeliers, gold-leaf moulding, and built-in armoires. The sumptuous, royal-red furnishings in other chambers fall in line with the estate's baronial vibe. Large windows look out on the grounds, which encompass a lakeside chapel and a tree-lined orchard. The same attention to detail found in the guest rooms is also on display in the common areas, which include a dining room graced by a carved oak mantel. Inquire at the front desk about guided tours of the grounds and manor, where you can learn about the history and architecture of the place.
Highlights of Ringwood, NJ
- Why visit: The highland town of Ringwood is a short day trip from New York City (just 39 miles away) in the Ramapo Mountains—a region filled with lakes, forests, and other natural attractions.
- State Parks: Ringwood State Park surrounds The Skylands Manor and contains some 18th-century buildings and mines. Nearby Ramapo Mountain State Park is popular with birders and hikers.
- New Jersey Botanical Garden: Located right next to The Skylands Manor are 96 acres of specialty gardens. Admission is free.
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Other Details
Room Details
Gatsby Room
- One king bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
- Air-conditioning
- Built-in armoires
- Hand-carved wood paneling
- Gold-leaf mouldings
Knight's Suite
- One queen bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
Queen Antoinette or King Alfred Suite
- One king bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
- Air-conditioning
Chateau Room
- Two queen beds (one in each of the adjoining rooms)
- Standard occupancy: 4
- Maximum occupancy: 4
- Air-conditioning
- Shared bathroom between two rooms
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 4 p.m.
- Check out: 10:30 a.m.
- Parking: free
- Rollaways: not available
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are not available.
- Room upgrades: not available
Amenities
- Concierge services
- Manicured gardens
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Internet access
Getting There
- Nearest airports: Stewart International Airport (SWF; 34 miles), La Guardia International Airport (LGA; 39 miles)
- Nearest towns: Paterson, New Jersey (20 miles)
Need To Know Info
- Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased
- 11-day cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable
- No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate
- Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in
- No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in
- Must be 21 or older to check in
- Credit card required at check-in
- Not valid with reward points
- 12% tax added at purchase.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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