A fully curated celebration on a private island estate in the 1000 Islands.
From arrival by boat to your final farewell beneath the stars, every detail is thoughtfully orchestrated to ensure an effortless, extraordinary experience.
Your celebration includes:
• Exclusive access to the island and mansion
• Custom tented reception with refined furnishings
• Curated china and crystal stemware
• Floral and culinary partnerships tailored to your vision
• On-site coordination and guest transport across the river
Investment begins at $65,000.
Our Services
The Estate Wedding Experience
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We host a limited number of weddings each season to preserve the exclusivity and integrity of the estate.
Private Estate Rental
For couples working with an independent planner who desire exclusive access to a historic island estate.
The property includes:
• Two-acre waterfront grounds
• 8-bedroom cottage
• 5 additional outbuildings
• Multi-day access for production and breakdown
Site fee begins at $15,000.
The Private Island Elopement
An intimate overnight celebration for up to ten guests.
Exchange vows on the river’s edge, dine under candlelight, and retreat to the mansion for a private evening surrounded by only those who matter most.
Limited dates available annually.
Investment: $6,000–$10,000 depending on customization.
Testimonials: Evan and Jason
The Thousand Islands region has been my summer home since the day I was born. After introducing
my husband to the river and him falling equally in love with the islands, we knew we had to get
married there. Finding Comfort Island was a dream come true, especially given how limited and
'cookie-cutter' many other venue options in the area can feel.
Hosting our wedding here was truly magical. Our guests were instantly wowed upon arrival at the
boathouse, greeted by music from the island’s integrated speaker system as they began to explore.
The natural beauty of the St. Lawrence, coupled with the perfectly restored Victorian estate, meant
we didn’t need a single decoration beyond flowers—the island and the architecture speak for
themselves.
The attention to detail provided by the venue was incredible. Dining on the wrap-around porch with
the venue’s own fine china, Waterford crystal, and silver made our reception feel like an intimate
Gilded Age gala. The layout perfectly encouraged exploration; from our ceremony on the water’s
edge at the peninsula to a live band in the side yard, our guests enjoyed ever-changing vantage
points of the river.
The home itself offered the perfect setting for our wedding party. The groom and his groomsmen
stretched out the expansive third-floor primary suite, while the bridesmaids and I got ready in a light-
filled, gorgeous blue Victorian bedroom. We captured our first look on the docks, took a sunset cruise
in one of the island's antique wooden boats, and found endless portraits locations across the
property.
We are so grateful to Stephen for opening his beautiful home to us. He has maintained a masterpiece
that served as the perfect backdrop for our wedding; the historic grandeur and river views created
an atmosphere that no typical ballroom or venue could ever match. Our guests are still saying it was
the most unique and best wedding they have ever attended. It was an elevated experience that truly
showcased the beauty of the Thousand Islands.
Photography: @garrettmaynrd
Comfort Island
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Comfort Island is a Gilded Age summer cottage built in 1883.
The Clark family from Chicago built the “summer
cottage” on two and a half acres and owned it until 2013.
After an extensive 8 year restoration, the estate is ready to host events that bring back the excitement and glamour of a bygone era.
Comfort Island is one of the over 1800 islands in an archipelago formed by the Great Lakes draining into the St. Lawrence River.
Testimonials: Blake and Patrick
Comfort Island was a truly magical setting for our August wedding. Stephen and his team were incredibly accommodating and thoughtful, working closely with us and our planners to bring our vision to life. We spend our summers in the 1000 Islands and love hosting dinner parties at our own island cottage, so we dreamed of a wedding that felt like an extension of that—relaxed, intimate, and elegant, as if we were welcoming everyone into our home. Comfort Island was the only venue in the area that could deliver on that feeling for our 120-person celebration.
The property has so many beautiful, distinct spaces that every part of the day felt like its own little vignette. We got ready in the grand historic bedrooms, did our first look on the bluff overlooking the river, and took a ride in Stephen’s wooden boats. Before getting dressed, our wedding party even snuck in swims at the beach, which set such a joyful, easygoing tone for the day. Our ceremony on the side lawn was breezy and cool on a hot summer afternoon, followed by an open-air dinner on the wraparound porch perched above the river. Later, we moved down to the lower lawn and gazebo for dessert and dancing, and ended the night with a tour boat pulling into the docks to whisk everyone away on a catered afterparty cruise down to Clayton.
There is truly nothing else like this location in the 1000 Islands. Comfort Island gave us a wedding day that felt deeply personal, timeless, and completely “us,” and we are so grateful to Stephen for opening his incredible home and creating a place where memories like this are possible.
Photography@hillerweddings
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Location and Accessibility
A private island in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, Comfort is accessible only by boat.
It is a five hour drive from New York City.
The closest airports are Watertown,(35 minutes) Syracuse and Ottawa airports (each 1.5 hours).
Clayton and Alexandria Bay, both resort towns offer a wide range of hotels and restaurants.
We have a golf cart for the convenience of those who are physically challenged and can get them to any point on the island.
Photography: @garrettmaynrd
The Classic Gilded Age Wedding Package
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The classic package is a lavish affair, entertaining 100 guests on the estate for the full day.
The package includes use of the estate for the day with suites and rooms for the wedding party to prepare.
The catering and staff are included along with all of the facilities.
Transportation from Keewaydin Marina is provided to and from the island as well.
