An unforgettable event space in the heart of New York City.
Former NYC stone church transformed into a fairytale waterfront full-service event space.
“A quintessential NYC venue, fit for your most cherished celebrations.”
Nestled along the serene East River with breathtaking views of Manhattan, multiple picturesque locations for on-site ceremonies, a luxurious bridal suite, and beautifully renovated guest rooms, The Sanctuary invites you to create a truly memorable experience.
We host one event at a time, ensuring that your special moment receives the undivided attention and care it deserves. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our team is dedicated to making your event uniquely yours.
Discover the timeless beauty of The Sanctuary—schedule a site tour today and find the perfect setting for your next unforgettable event.
Welcome to The Sanctuary!
A few of our stunning past celebrations…
Five Star Testimonials
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“We had a winter wedding, planned five months out. We got a good rate for a Friday wedding, with service and food that matched a full-price day. We brought in decorations, but didn’t need to—the winter seasonal decorations made the venue look festive. The food was tasty according to our guests—we didn’t eat much. The drinks flowed. The younger guests loved the pizza bar. The desserts were very good and well presented. The servers and staff were friendly. The parking was very convenient. We had our ceremony offsite, but for an on-site event, the house would be a great place to get prepared/dressed. Highly recommend.”
-Martin W. The Wedding Wire
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“The most magical, pinterest perfect wedding... Frank, Alfonso, and the entire team at Sanctuary were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their timely responses, consistent communication, and extraordinary efforts to manage my pre-wedding nerves and requests were truly commendable. Kat's culinary skills are Michelin-worthy and will satisfy even the pickiest NYC foodies. The venue feels like a fairytale escape from the city, perfectly capturing and highlighting the stunning skyline and river views. My wedding vision board came to life effortlessly in such a beautiful setting. We are forever grateful for making our special day so easy, memorable, and magical. Thank you, team! We can't wait to return for future anniversaries and celebrations!”
-Michelle S. The Wedding Wire
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"We had our May wedding at the Sanctuary and could not have been happier with the experience. The venue itself was stunning and we loved all the different spaces within it for creating distinct moments throughout the night. Guests both from NYC and from out of town said what a special place it is, and how it felt like seeing a different side of the city. Alfonso and his team went above and beyond, going over our timeline with us to make sure everything would run smoothly, and were very accommodating with some special requests we had. The food also exceeded expectations: people are still telling us how delicious the sea bass and dessert table were in particular, and I’ve never been to a catered event with such perfectly crisp veggies - don’t know how they did it. It was a magical time, we’re so grateful!”
-Jill L. TheWedding Wire