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The Drumore Estate Blog
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Welcome to the Drumore Estate blog! Here, we share the latest tips, happenings, and news for creating unforgettable events in our historic estate. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate retreat, or private celebration, our articles offer insights to help you make the most of your event.
Explore seasonal inspirations, expert advice on event planning, and in-depth looks at our stunning venue spaces, lush gardens, and tailored services. Stay up-to-date with Drumore Estate happenings, learn about industry trends, and gather inspiration to bring your dream event to life.
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The Summer Garden at Drumore Estate
As the seasons progress in the main perennial borders at Drumore, the plants that are flowering...
3 Tips for Keeping Your Wedding Head Count Down
Aside from your wedding certificate, the next most important document for your wedding may be your...
Small Weddings/How to Make your Intimate Wedding Pop
As the pandemic continues, more and more couples are choosing to host smaller, intimate weddings....
Bouncing Back from 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, it’s now time to start focusing on the new year ahead. This past year...
How Do You Pick The Best Wedding Venue?
With so many beautiful venues to choose from, one of the most difficult tasks of planning your...
Are You Newly Engaged? What Should Be Your Next Steps?
So, you’re newly engaged? Congratulations on your amazing news! After you settle down from the...
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Our History
Drumore Estate was founded in 1938 when local newspaper magnate and philanthropist John F. Steinman sought out a hilltop in the Lancaster County countryside to build a peaceful retreat. He decided upon this property in the southern end of Lancaster, situated on the second highest peak in the county with a view of his newspaper building in downtown Lancaster. Philadelphia architect Robert R. McGoodwin was commissioned to design the 16,000 square foot brick Georgian mansion so that it best complimented the natural beauty of the property.
Mature trees were transplanted on the property in 1939 and the towering sycamores lining the driveway are a hallmark of the estate to this day. Drumore Estate features a breathtaking wedding aisle for brides to ascend stairs from the mansion to make their entrance through the Formal Gardens. To the left of the Fountain Garden, the bucolic view stretches across the Susquehanna River Valley.
John F. Steinman planned the property with entertaining in mind. There are numerous patios, balconies, porches, pools, and fountains nestled in the Formal Gardens. John F. Steinman loved Drumore Estate and lived here until he died in 1980.
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