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The Historic Peter Allen House
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $3,950 for off-peak dates, and $4,950 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 275 seated guests
About this venue
Steeped in rich history, the Mansion dates back to 1726 and is featured on the National and Pennsylvania State historic registries. This elegant, mountain stone landmark, situated on mostly wooded acres, is surrounded by several semi-formal outdoor garden rooms. Voted by the readers of Harrisburg Magazine’s "Simply The Best Readers’ Poll" as the Best Wedding Venue for 24 consecutive years. The Peter Allen House’s award-winning facilities can accommodate anywhere from 20 to 275 guests.
Our event spaces
Large Event Tent
Adorned by elegant chandeliers and cafe lighting, our large tent is where you can dance the night away.
This space features 4,000 square feet of tented area, ideal for receptions with a guest count of 125+.
Guest capacity
50-275 Seated
Up to 400 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Cooling fans for the warmer temperatures and heaters for those cooler nights.
Room cost
$4950 starting cost
Standard Event Tent
Nestled up to the Mansion, our smaller tent is perfect for events 150 guests and under.
Our standard tent offers a true focus on the Historic Mansion itself. Immerse your guests in the history of the home as they circle through for dinner service and desserts.
Guest capacity
20-150 Seated
20-250 Standing
Square footage
2,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Our standard tent is situated on stone pavers, with 3 entrances/exits. Your guests will immediately be welcomed into the tent as they ascend the stone stairway from the parking area. They can move through to the Mansion from 2 separate entrances on the beautiful, large front and side porches. This tented area connects seamlessly to the cocktail area, and is perfect for our more intimate guest counts of 150 and below. Can also be used as a ceremony rain plan as needed.
Room cost
$3950 starting cost
Ceremony - Mountain View
Our Mountain View ceremony space creates a beautifully framed background that changes with the seasons.
This space is perfectly placed, right off our cocktail area. Your guests will enjoy a beautiful view of the Appalachian mountains in the distance.
Guest capacity
2-275 Seated
2-400 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Included in this room:
Ceremony chairs
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Ceremony - Waterfall View
Our Waterfall View ceremony space incorporates not only the waterfall, but our stone pond, and and the beautiful color of the season's landscaping.
This ceremony space is on our lower lawn, which allows for more space for a larger wedding.
Guest capacity
2-275 Seated
2-400 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Included in this room:
Ceremony chairs and a variety of arches/trellises
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Large Event Tent
Adorned by elegant chandeliers and cafe lighting, our large tent is where you can dance the night away.
This space features 4,000 square feet of tented area, ideal for receptions with a guest count of 125+.
Guest capacity
50-275 Seated
Up to 400 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Cooling fans for the warmer temperatures and heaters for those cooler nights.
Room cost
$4950 starting cost
Standard Event Tent
Nestled up to the Mansion, our smaller tent is perfect for events 150 guests and under.
Our standard tent offers a true focus on the Historic Mansion itself. Immerse your guests in the history of the home as they circle through for dinner service and desserts.
Guest capacity
20-150 Seated
20-250 Standing
Square footage
2,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Our standard tent is situated on stone pavers, with 3 entrances/exits. Your guests will immediately be welcomed into the tent as they ascend the stone stairway from the parking area. They can move through to the Mansion from 2 separate entrances on the beautiful, large front and side porches. This tented area connects seamlessly to the cocktail area, and is perfect for our more intimate guest counts of 150 and below. Can also be used as a ceremony rain plan as needed.
Room cost
$3950 starting cost
Ceremony - Mountain View
Our Mountain View ceremony space creates a beautifully framed background that changes with the seasons.
This space is perfectly placed, right off our cocktail area. Your guests will enjoy a beautiful view of the Appalachian mountains in the distance.
Guest capacity
2-275 Seated
2-400 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Included in this room:
Ceremony chairs
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Ceremony - Waterfall View
Our Waterfall View ceremony space incorporates not only the waterfall, but our stone pond, and and the beautiful color of the season's landscaping.
This ceremony space is on our lower lawn, which allows for more space for a larger wedding.
Guest capacity
2-275 Seated
2-400 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Included in this room:
Ceremony chairs and a variety of arches/trellises
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by The Historic Peter Allen House
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Valet - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Honeymoon suite
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
2 reviews
An absolutely beautiful place!
An absolutely beautiful place! The proprietors are welcoming and wonderful in every way they can be! If I would have the choice to host an event in the area, I would definitely call The Peter Allen House
Spring wedding at The Peter Allen House
We had a beautiful micro wedding for 30 people, that felt like a full blown wedding for 200. Frank, Barbara and Christine worked to make everything perfect, and it was beyond our expectations. The venue is gorgeous and the Pintos are so great to work with.
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