The Star Barn village

HISTORY, elegance, & rich beauty 

With its iconic architecture, vaulted ceilings, gleaming wooden floors, and sprawling landscape, it’s hard to imagine celebrating your ceremony anywhere that is more picturesque. Surrounded by nature, towering trees, lush gardens, and peaceful woodland and forest settings, The Star Barn Village offers breathtaking outdoor spaces that bring the beauty of the landscape into your celebration. It’s a dreamy vision – a memorable place to start your forever.

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A Setting Like No Other

Every Detail, All in One Place

Set atop the sweeping vistas of Lancaster County and bursting with spectacular natural aesthetics – copulas, spires, gazebos, a serene pond and fountain, lush flora, rolling hills, an orchard, a vineyard, an elegant English greenhouse, and a solarium – The Star Barn Village is the apex of Stone Gables Estate in Central Pennsylvania. With on-site lodging available and close proximity to the Harrisburg International Airport, stepping onto the grounds is to discover a destination designed to have everything you want or need, all in one place. You’ll find serenity and timeless beauty along with a backdrop of tranquility for your perfect day. 

Bride and groom walking through a sparkler send-off outside The Star Barn at night

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Capacity

The Star Barn is a masterful location for weddings, cocktail hours, and receptions, with main floor seating for up to 250 guests and room for 75 guests on the mezzanine. Our stunning and well-appointed bridal and groom suites provide your perfect staging and preparation location!

What to Expect

Your experience includes:

  • 60” deluxe custom-made wooden tables with upgraded wooden cross-back chairs are included for up to 250 guests. Additional tables and chairs may be added for a nominal fee for up to 350 guests. 
  • High-top wooden tables and seating for your cocktail hour 
  • A choice from three beautiful outdoor ceremony locations, as well as indoor ceremony locations
  • A large fully furnished Bridal Suite and Deluxe Groomsmen Quarters  
  • Climate-Controlled
  • A 12-hour venue rental for a 6-hour event
  • Picturesque Courtyard outdoor entertaining area for your cocktail hour 
  • Expansive reception space, with floorplan flexibility 
  • Full commercial kitchen for use by one of our preferred caterers. 
  • ADA Restrooms 
  • Flowering window boxes, cast iron urns, and surrounding flowering gardens for a cascade of colors and photo ops 
  • Professional Stone Gables Estate parking staff and Event Host for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception
  • Fully lit blacktop parking for all your guests 
  • The Star Barn Museum, Sunken Garden, Tack Room and Stone Tunnel for guest viewing 
  • The fully restored Chicken Coop, Hog Barn, and Carriage House, along with the Loafing Shed bathrooms for when your guest are outdoors 
  • Add-on amenities are available – as seen in our amenities booklet for each venue
  • Day Of Coordination available at an additional cost  
Wedding dance in the Star Barn

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rental fee, and what does it include?

Check out our pricing sheets which break costs down.

What is the maximum capacity?

For a wedding to have a full dance floor, 250 is the max capacity on the main floor. An additional 70 guests can be seated in the Mezzanine. If you bypass a dance floor, we can seat up to 350 guests between the main floor and Mezzanine.

Can you have more than one wedding per day?

Yes! Our private estate is 280+ acres, with each venue having private exclusivity. We have intentionally planned our logistics to ensure each wedding is secluded and individually maintained.

How do we pay? Do you offer payment plans?

To secure the venue, you must sign a contract and provide a 50% deposit of the venue rental. We can break the initial deposit down into 2 payments of 25% at signing, 25% two months later. The remaining balance is due 30 days before your wedding.

Do we have to use a specific caterer?

We have two preferred caterers: Food for Thought Catering and C&J Catering, that we have selected carefully, knowing that you will have success and rave reviews over their service and execution. These are the only two caterers that can use our full commercial-grade kitchen. We want everyone to have a 5-star experience. If you choose to use a vendor that is not on our preferred list, they are welcome; however, they will be subject to a fee and have access to a prep kitchen only.

Where is the closest lodging?

Onsite! We have seven different Airbnb’s available for you, your party or your guests! Staying onsite for one night or the weekend, creates a memorable experience that goes beyond the wedding day.

What time will I be able to access the venue?

Your venue rental starts at 10:00am, however, if you require earlier access to the bridal suite, your request can be accommodated with an 8:00am check in. A minimal extra fee will be assessed.

Do you allow pets onsite?

We allow your dog/dogs to be present for photos, ceremony and cocktail hour, with a professional handler. From there, we ask that the dog is taken back to a safe place where they can feel at peace and relax. When the party gets going, the dogs are the first ones to feel anxious and run. We do not allow any animals inside our venues at anytime. 

Who handles the clean up?

Your caterer is required to stay until the end of your event, cleaning up all trash, food and barware. Our team will take care of tables and chairs. If you have décor, it is your responsibility to remove all personal items after the end of your event. This is where our Day of Coordination services are really great! 

If our ceremony is offsite, can we still utilize the venue for getting ready and photos?

Of course! We welcome you and your bridal party to use the space before and after your ceremony.

Scheduling & Pricing

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Off Season

January–March

Tuesday–Thursday $4,990 +tax

Friday $6,990 +tax

Saturday $8,990 +tax

In Season

April–August,
November–December

Tuesday–Thursday $6,990 +tax

Friday $10,990 +tax

Saturday $12,990 +tax

High Season

September–October

Tuesday–Thursday $8,990 +tax

Friday $12,990 +tax

Saturday $14,990 +tax

Use our online calendar to explore available dates and times for your wedding day.

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Come See It for Yourself

Come and view the venue where all of your wedding dreams will be realized. On the breathtaking grounds of Stone Gables Estate, you can experience your wedding day exactly as you’ve always envisioned – surrounded by lush grounds, historic charm, pristine privacy, and of course your prestigious guests and family. 

We always recommend an in-person tour so that you can see for yourself all that Stone Gables Estate offers, experience our amenities, and meet our staff.

Our History

An American Original

Recognized as one of the most photographed and artistically painted barns in America, The Star Barn is a true architectural gem. Built in 1877, this masterpiece of Gothic Revival craftsmanship is not only a stunning event venue — it’s an iconic, preserved piece of American history.

You can follow its remarkable story of relocation and restoration in the documentary The Moving of An Icon, available online or in The Sower & The Seed Shoppe. 

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Your venue Awaits

Come see the venue where your wedding dreams will come to life. We always recommend an in-person tour so you can experience the vastness of the grounds, meet our team, and start imagining your day at Stone Gables Estate.

Questions? Feel free to call us at 717-902-9791.

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