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.

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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


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

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  • Awesome venue

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    Theodore B.Dec 12, 2024

    The Historic Peter Allen House was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the very beginning, their team was incredibly communicative and responsive, which was so helpful given our short planning timeline. The space itself is absolutely gorgeous, with beautiful foliage and landscaping that provided a stunning natural backdrop for our ceremony and reception. They were able to accommodate our request to host our wedding on short notice, and went above and beyond to ensure our day went off without a hitch. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful, well-managed venue to celebrate our marriage. Highly recommend The Historic Peter Allen House to any couple looking for a stunning, stress-free wedding experience.

  • Historic and Beautiful

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    Britney W.Dec 13, 2024

    The Historic Peter Allen House is an absolute gem for a wedding venue. Their communication throughout the planning process was prompt, friendly, and extremely helpful. The quality of their work and the overall value is simply gorgeous - the historic charm and lush garden setting created the perfect backdrop for your special day. Between the beautiful bridal and groom suites, the classic Rolls Royce for photos and entrances/exits, and all the other thoughtful amenities, the staff go above and beyond to make your wedding day truly exceptional. The warm, caring team made us feel like we were working with family the entire time. I cannot recommend The Historic Peter Allen House highly enough for couples searching for a truly special and unforgettable wedding venue.

  • An absolutely beautiful place!

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    Alisa B.Aug 23, 2024

    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

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    Debra M.Aug 23, 2024

    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.