Bowling Brook Mansion


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $4,000 for off-peak dates, and $6,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 175 seated guests



About this venue

Famed, Elegant and Unique! Renovated from farmhouse to Mansion in 1872, Bowling Brook was one of the most significant horse training facilities in the nation boasting 7 Preakness winners. The mansion has been fully restored with elegant finishes while maintaining the original historic detail and charm. Located in Carroll County, Maryland and minutes away from Frederick County, Maryland.


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Bowling Brook Mansion

Modern Elegance, Historic Charm

Built in 1872, Bowling Brook was one of the most significant horse training facilities in the nation boasting 7 Preakness winners. The mansion’s elegant interior is adorned with original, historic detail throughout all of the rooms. The mansion’s ornate woodwork and beautiful chandeliers provide a truly memorable atmosphere for your special day. The fully restored Mansion and multiple event spaces provide all the options you need to design the event of your dreams.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

12,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, After party, Warm and cozy, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Unique”

Included in this room:

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 – includes dining tables, Chiavari chairs, dance floor, 2 fireplaces, 6 chandeliers (built in fans, multiple light settings). Outdoor event tent connected (peak season) 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 –use of the 1st floor for guests, 2nd floor suite for the bride/maids. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐧 – suite for the groom/groomsmen.. 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨 – 2,000sf, lighted rooftop. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 – Elegantly landscaped outdoor spaces. *Overnight Accommodations optional*

Bowling Brook Mansion

Modern Elegance, Historic Charm

Built in 1872, Bowling Brook was one of the most significant horse training facilities in the nation boasting 7 Preakness winners. The mansion’s elegant interior is adorned with original, historic detail throughout all of the rooms. The mansion’s ornate woodwork and beautiful chandeliers provide a truly memorable atmosphere for your special day. The fully restored Mansion and multiple event spaces provide all the options you need to design the event of your dreams.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

12,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, After party, Warm and cozy, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Unique”

Included in this room:

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 – includes dining tables, Chiavari chairs, dance floor, 2 fireplaces, 6 chandeliers (built in fans, multiple light settings). Outdoor event tent connected (peak season) 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 –use of the 1st floor for guests, 2nd floor suite for the bride/maids. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐧 – suite for the groom/groomsmen.. 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨 – 2,000sf, lighted rooftop. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 – Elegantly landscaped outdoor spaces. *Overnight Accommodations optional*


Available services that can be provided by Bowling Brook Mansion

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Limo
  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms
  • Twin bed rooms

Reviews

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  • The best venue we could ever ask for!

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    Kyle K.Dec 15

    Bowling Brook Mansion is incredible! This is a truly special venue. We offer our strongest possible recommendation, and our earnest thanks, to Debbie and her staff for making our wedding day more beautiful than we had ever imagined. The venue itself is gorgeous. The mansion is colorful and picturesque; the indoors are classy but not cluttered; the grounds are sprawling and luscious. We held our ceremony in a gorgeous, decorated, wooded grove, and took photos throughout the surrounding farmlands. We were very happy with the amount of space our guests had available to roam and mingle inside and outside the mansion. The ballroom was spacious, and with a cool summer evening, we were able to open an outdoor patio/tent area for guests to socialize. Also, when the evening wound down, we went to the roofdeck with close family and friends for a late afterparty under the stars—a gorgeous night in the countryside! Debbie and her staff are amazing. We can’t say enough about Debbie herself. She treated us like a member of her family, not just another customer. She was also easy to reach and easy to talk to throughout the planning process. She worked to understand our needs and sincerely respected our vision for our wedding, making several accommodations for our plans—such as permitting us to select off-list vendors, working with our family’s arrival time needs, and allowing us to stay in the honeymoon suite before the wedding. On our wedding day, she stayed on top of managing the vendors so that we could focus on enjoying ourselves. We owe a special thanks to Debbie’s staff for helping out in the aftermath of a hurricane. During the week before our wedding, the remnants of a tropical storm swept through Maryland. We were very worried that we would have to commit to an indoor ceremony, but the storm cleared late on Friday night, and Saturday was temperate and picturesque. Debbie and her staff arrived early Saturday morning and worked very hard to get the mansion and the grounds ready. Their hard work made our wedding day everything we wanted it to be. Thanks again to Debbie and her team. If you’re getting married in Maryland, we earnestly encourage you to consider Bowling Brook! (Photo Credit: Tom Bennett Photography)

    Response from vendorDec 18, 2024
    Thank you for such a shining review Kyle! We are honored to have been able to serve you and your families on your wedding day. We are thankful that you and Lexi chose Bowling Brook to celebrate your day. We will be praying for you both as you begin this new season of married life. Please know you will always be a special part of our Bowling Brook family! ❤️
  • 100% Recommend

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    Hallie B.Nov 12, 2024

    Bowling Brook Mansion was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the moment we reached out, the staff was incredibly attentive, helpful, and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. They were there to answer any questions we had and ensured the event ran smoothly on the big day. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, with an accessible layout that allowed us to really make the space our own. Debbie and her team are truly amazing.

    Response from vendorDec 18, 2024
    Thank you Hallie! it was a pleasure to serve you and your family on your special day. Praying a lifetime of blessings for you both! You will always be part of our Bowling Brook family! ❤️

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