A friend of mine has retreated from the hectic pace of Manhattan to the more bucolic surroundings of Chenango county. To celebrate his birthday, the wife and I went to visit at his place on a private lake (not as fancy as it sounds). I’ve reviewed a number of places in the area, but this time we were looking for something a little more upscale. We made a reservation for the Silo Restaurant, which is technically in Greene, but actually closer to the hamlet of Coventry.
There was a wedding going on there that day. And no, I don’t mean just “wedding reception.” We were offered an 8 PM spot in the upstairs dining area because the wedding party was using the larger downstairs area, and we jumped at it. This time of year, the sun is already setting earlier, so we were treated to a sweeping view of the grounds and the surrounding area for less time than I would have liked. Right outside, next to a small fountain, the chairs and pavilion for the wedding ceremony were still set up. We’ve walked the grounds previously, but I never thought of having a ceremony there. Apparently it’s a regular thing for them.
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