The Mansion

AT DRUMORE ESTATE

Event Venue in Pennsylvania 

Drumore Estate is located outside Lancaster, PA. Secluded and pristine, yet it is only a short drive from Lancaster City and is centrally located among Harrisburg, Hershey, and York. It is within a 3-hour drive to New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. The property sits on one of the highest points in the county, with unmatched views stretching across the Susquehanna River Valley. The grounds cover 70 acres encompassing manicured lawns, formal gardens, woodlands, fountains, and pools. 

The mansion on the estate was built for John F. Steinman, a Lancaster newspaper magnate, in 1937 by noted architect Robert Rodes McGoodwin. The 18,000-square-foot home was modeled after the opulent design and smooth symmetry of Georgian architecture often found in 18th Century Britain.

Every detail of the mansion was remarkably attended to, down to the patented wrought-iron detailing on the exterior, which has inspired our Drumore Estate logo. The country estate was designed with entertaining in mind with its open spaces, quaint alcoves, grand staircase, dazzling chandeliers, and warm ambiance, making it an ideal location for your wedding. 

Wedding &
Event Amenities
 

There are numerous amenities to provide comfort for your family and special guests. Drumore Estate has a paved, well-lit parking lot, brick pathways around the entire property, shaded seating for outside ceremonies, and climate-controlled indoor options. Large, well-appointed dressing suites are available for the wedding party all day. There are plenty of guest restrooms available, including ADA equipped. 

When you choose Drumore Estate for your wedding or event, you get exclusive use of the property for twelve (12) hours during prime season (mid-April through mid-November). In the off-season, the property is yours for ten (10) hours. We offer wedding packages for 4 to 6 hours receptions which begin after the ceremony. For package and pricing information, please click here. 

A beautiful Bridal Suite and comfortable Groom’s Lounge are provided to prepare for the ceremony. The bridal suite has plenty of space, large mirrors, and ensuites that make it suitable for large wedding parties. There is also access to a balcony so brides can view the grounds and watch guests as they arrive for the ceremony. The groom can gather with his groomsmen to prepare for his “I do” in our expansive, fully-furnished lounge with antique barber chairs, a fireplace, TV, and a large ensuite. Relax and be ready for your momentous wedding day. 

Climate Controlled Event Venue 

Since 2005, Drumore Estate has served as a premier wedding and event venue, offering a range of elegant and climate-controlled options. Couples can choose year-round between the sophisticated Carriage House and The Ballroom, or enjoy our spacious Grand Tent, typically available from mid-April through mid-November, weather permitting.

For more details on each setting, explore our Carriage House, Ballroom, and Grand Tent pages.

Wedding Details

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Wedding Venue Features

Our Lancaster County wedding venue is secluded and pristine, yet it is only a short drive from Lancaster City and is centrally located among Harrisburg, Hershey, and York.  It is within a 3-hour drive to New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.  The property sits on one of the highest points in the county, with unmatched views stretching across the Susquehanna River Valley.

Photographers love Drumore Estate. 
Bucolic vistas, estate gardens, a tree-lined drive, historical architecture, wrought iron gates, and incredible sunsets create the stunning backdrop for photographers and videographers to capture your special day forever.

There are numerous amenities to provide comfort for your family and special guests. Drumore Estate has a paved, well-lit parking lot, brick pathways around the entire property, shaded seating for outside ceremonies, and climate-controlled indoor options. Large, well-appointed dressing suites are available to the wedding party all day. There are plenty of guest restrooms available, including ADA equipped.

Drumore Estate’s Grand Tent holds up to 400 guests. There are also two climate-controlled venues. The  Carriage House and Ballroom, which seats 150 and 80, respectively.  These spaces can be used for smaller events or provide optional uses like dancing, ceremony, or cocktail hours. They also provide great contingency backup.

Event Planners / Facilitators for Your Convenience

Drumore Estate strives to create a memorable and stress-free day for you and your guests by being a “one-stop shop.” Everything you really need for your special day is included in our packages – an Event Planner/Facilitator, Event Manager, tables, chairs, linens, china, and more. The best part? We do all your set-up and tear-down to make your day stress-free. If you want to “knock the socks” off your wedding guests, we offer a variety of customized lighting and decor options for your convenience.

The Drumore Experience provides professional, full-service custom catering on-site. You can choose from our extensive menu or let our Chef create the perfect custom menu for your wedding, suited to your theme, palate, and budget. Dinners can be served buffet style or plated (less than 300 guests). An experienced and courteous staff serves you and your guests throughout the evening. 

We are sensitive to lifestyle, diet, and food allergies. We offer specialty meal options for dietary restrictions. Please note that prices may increase due to specialty ingredients. 

Tastings are not included. However, we offer two group tastings with set menus annually for couples who wish to attend. These tastings are held sometime in January or February, with dates announced a few months beforehand. Private tastings may be scheduled for Monday evenings only. 

Catering

The Drumore Estate Experience offers professional, full-service, custom catering on-site. Our Event Facilitator works with you to design the perfect menu for your gathering. We include an experienced and courteous serving staff, china, glassware, flatware, tables, and chairs, not to mention set up and tear down.

Let us create the perfect menu for your event, suited to your theme, palate, and budget. We offer a flexible array of menu and catering options that include buffets, stations, sit-down dinners, & cocktail receptions. Dinners can be served buffet style or plated (less than 300 guests).

Our in-house catering service provides extensive menu options. Customization is our specialty.  We are sensitive to lifestyle, diet, and food allergies. We offer specialty meal options for dietary restrictions. Please note prices may increase due to specialty ingredients.

Tastings are not included. However, we offer two group tastings with set menus annually for any couples that wish to attend. These tastings are held sometime in January or February with dates.

Included With Our Catering:

  • Menu & Event Planning
  • Day of Facilitator
  • Event Day Manager (Over 50 Guests)
  • Tables & Chairs
  • China & Flatware
  • Poly Linens
  • Servers
  • Ice Water on Table
  • Rolls & Butter
  • Cake Cutting Service
  • Setup & Teardown
  • Appetizers during Cocktail Hour
  • Main Course Entrée’s

Menu pricing reflects current market costs. We reserve the right to update prices due to market fluctuations or force majeure.
Contact us for details.

Bar Service

Drumore Estate does not have a liquor license. Simply put, we can serve alcohol but not sell it. Clients must provide their own alcohol as desired. Due to insurance, we must serve any alcohol, so we provide RAMP-certified bartenders for your event. Drumore Estate also provides mixers, ice, condiments, and glassware. For your convenience, we work with licensed vendors who can provide the alcohol for your event if you choose. They will drop off the liquor the day of the event, pick up what remains, and charge you for what was used. 

For a fee per person, our Bar Package includes:

• Bartenders
• Setup & teardown
• Glassware – tall, short, beer, wine
• Ice
• Condiments
• Champagne Toast Service (includes flutes and pour, alcohol not included)
• Ice Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale
• Tonic
• Seltzer
• Sour Mix
• Grenadine
• Simple Syrup
• Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice
• Cherries, Lemons, Limes
• Olives
• Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Tea station

Drumore Estate strives to create a memorable and stress-free day for you and your guests by being a “one-stop shop.”  Everything you need for your special day is included in our packages – an Event Planner/Facilitator, Event Manager, tables, chairs, linens, china, and more. We do all the set-up and tear-down.

If you want to “go above and beyond” to make your wedding even more special, we offer a variety of customized lighting and decor options for your convenience.

Why Vendors LOVE coming to Drumore Estate…it’s a Photographer’s dream! 

“Have you ever stopped to notice that there is never a lack of historical significance to the wedding venues in the Philadelphia area? It’s such a big part of what makes up the charm of a Philadelphia wedding! Drumore Estate also has a history all its own. Local newspaper magnate & philanthropist named John F. Steinman founded Drumore in 1938. Steinman was looking to build a peaceful countryside retreat in Lancaster County. He chose the land in the southern end of Lancaster. Situated on the second highest peak in the county with a view of his newspaper building located downtown. Steinman also planned the property with entertaining in the forefront of his mind. I guess you could say that Drumore Estate was always destined to become the modern wedding venue as we know it today! Matured, towering Sycamores were transplanted to line the driveway of the estate there in 1939.” 

~ Juliana Tomlinson – Photographer

 

Discover the enchantment of Drumore Estate. Explore our venue photos and let your dreams come to life as you envision your perfect celebration with us.

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Services & Packages

The Drumore Experience

An Uncommonly Beautiful Venue

 

 

The Grand Tent

 

 

 

 

 

The Mansion

 

 

 

 

 

Carriage House

 

 

 

 

 

The Ballroom

 

 

 

 

 

Bridal Suite

 

 

 

 

 

Grooms Lounge

 

 

 

 

 

The Gardens

 

 

 

 

 

The Grounds

 

 

 

Testimonials

What Our Couples Say

Giovanna & Austin

"Drumore Estate and its surroundings gave me so much peace and happiness on our wedding day! From our first tour to the open house! We didn’t even decide to visit other places after we saw Drumore! Shayna Welch did everything in her power for everything to go perfect that day and she did️.  She was kind, patient, and kept everyone on their toes! Everything about this place was astonishing!"

Lorik & Joshua

“If you want an stress-free, stunning wedding experience, this is the place to choose. The Drumore team eased our nerves and provided excellent service and support the entire way, from planning to execution. Marnie was a rockstar on our wedding day and made sure everything ran as smoothly as can be.  We received nothing but positive feedback (even hearing that this was the best wedding people had been to in years/ever) 😉  Shoutout to this beautiful spot with beautiful people. The appetizers for cocktail hour were also INCREDIBLE - so yummy, my personal favorite part!! lol THANK YOU GUYS!”

Janelle & Dustin

“Drumore Estate was the perfect place for our wedding! The mansion is beautiful, the grounds are stunning, and the staff are absolutely amazing. They were there through every step of the wedding planning process with quick responses to all our questions, and they worked hard to help us tailor our wedding to our specific vision. They have numerous options around the estate for both ceremony and reception options depending on your wedding size and/or preference. Also, their in-house catering was absolutely delicious! The beautiful grounds have so many different options for amazing photo opportunities. (Our photographer loved the venue!) Finally, I cannot stress how amazing their staff is. We had an amazing day, and it absolutely flew by, but we were able to enjoy every minute of it because the staff worked hard to take care of every detail. I cannot recommend this venue more highly!!”

Rachel & Austin

“Shayna is an absolute gem of a coordinator! She is sweet, intelligent, and went above & beyond to ensure my husband & I had the most magical wedding at Drumore Estate. From day one, she encouraged us to be ourselves and organized whatever our hearts desired. She answered every question, email & phone call with no hesitation and a happy spirit! We were also so grateful to the her & the chef for creating a customized all appetizer menu! Our guests were raving about beautiful estate, awesome food & friendly staff! The set up & take down from the staff was also extremely helpful as a DIY bride. I could go on & on…THANK YOU!!! We highly recommend this stunning venue!! We love you Shayna - you are the best in the biz!”

Mallorie & Amir

"Drumore was one of the first venues we visited. After visiting several others, our hearts and minds kept going back to Drumore. It just felt right.

We got married in July on a hot, summer Sunday, Drumore Estate was not only a stunning backdrop for our forever, but also, Marnie and the rest of the Drumore staff really are the dream team! They got us from start to finish with tons of support and stellar service every step of the way! It was incredible to see a list of notes come to life on our beautiful wedding day. Everything was picture perfect, on time, and just the way we imagined. No one even noticed the little issues, because Marnie and her team would ensure everything remained smooth. The staff was always incredibly excited, even when dealing with the stickier details.

Thank you so much for everything you did—not just for us, but for our family and friends. Thank you for your patience and your kindness. If we had to do it again, we'd choose Drumore Estate every time. You all are the absolute best!!!"

Drumore Estate

An Uncommonly Beautiful Venue

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