Venues
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Thousand Acre Farm
Rustic - Unique - Waterfront
Thousand Acre Farm, a waterfront venue located in Middletown, Delaware welcomes you! This family-owned farm offers couples and guests a glam-rustic feel that cannot be found anywhere else. We promise that you and your guests will have the most amazing time making life long memories at our venue. With sweeping waterfront views and a convenient location, Thousand Acre Farm is the ideal place for any special occasion.
Upscale Farm Weddings
At Thousand Acre Farm, we strive to give you the event of your dreams by offering you a variety of party options. Our guests are given the opportunity to work with an array of tried and true caterers we provide especially for your convenience. In addition, on the day of your event, Thousand Acre Farm staff will be on-site to supervise and assist in making sure your day runs smoothly.
Cider Barn
Our newly-built Cider Barn features the Groom Room where the groom and groomsmen will have the downstairs waterfront space to themselves to get ready for the big day and celebrate. Rustic elegance awaits each couple after their wedding in our luxurious upstairs Sunset Suite which can be added to any wedding package. Reserve your stay anytime, just click on our calendar!
Location: 260 S. Reedy Point RdMiddletown, DE 19709
Phone: 302-455-8880
Website: https://thousandacrefarm.com/
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Rosewood Farms
Rosewood Farms is a family-owned business located in rural Maryland.
Bring your unique vision to life with a beautiful and unique setting for weddings, conferences, and private events. Rosewood Farms will provide you the rustic spaces with modern conveniences. It's the perfect mix between shabby and chic!
The venue hosts weddings, corporate events, conferences, benefits, birthday and anniversary parties, and more. It has several distinct indoor and outdoor venues perfect for both intimate and larger events, including, but not limited to: The Rustic Barn, the lower level of the Rustic Barn, The Rose Barn, The Courtyard, The Pond and The Patios.
Location: 1316 Singerly Road, Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: 443-350-9938
Website: https://www.rosewoodfarmsmd.com/
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The Delaware Contemporary
Formerly known as the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, The Delaware Contemporary’s look is “Industrial Chic.” This fun and sophisticated atmosphere, coupled with our staff and caterers, promises a truly memorable experience. DCCA will provide you with effortless planning, fabulous service and delicious food surrounded by artwork on the cutting edge.
The Main Lobby, the premier event space, is perfect for a variety of special occasions, including holiday parties, dinner dances, client-recognition parties and wedding receptions. The space is flexible enough to accommodate an intimate dinner event for 50 or gala affair for 300 guests.
The Wings Foundation Auditorium has theatre-style seating for 125. The Auditorium is perfect for daytime use for an early-bird breakfast, a lunch conference or a CME program. In the evening, it's ideal for a concert, program or a small wedding ceremony.
Weddings • Corporate Events • Private Parties • Birthdays
Location: 200 South Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-656-6466 x7109
Website: http://decontemporary.org/node/30
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Kalmar Nyckel
The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers a broad array of sea- and land-based recreational experiences. It's the perfect spot for a unique event venue!
Your guests will mingle about the main deck and quarter deck of the ship, enjoying the sights and sounds of the waterfront. Select a pirate-themed event, complete with crew in pirate garb and the Jolly Roger, or a traditional event with crew wearing their blue-polo-and-khaki uniforms. You may choose to have a crew member give a history talk, or you can provide musical entertainment (max 2-3 musicians).
Kalmar Nyckel has been selected by many couples as their perfect wedding venue. It provides a special location that bride and groom and guests will enjoy and talk about for years to come. The ship can sail with up to 49 passengers or can host a dockside reception for up to 90 people. You may even wish to host a pirate wedding, complete with the captain reciting your pirate vows!
Location: 1124 E 7th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 429-7447
Website: http://www.kalmarnyckel.org/
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Delaware Theater Company
The Delaware Theatre Company rental packages feature many amenities that are not available in other spaces within an elegant, theatrical atmosphere. Conveniently located on the Riverfront, we offer a beautiful setting for any event. DTC provides a friendly and knowledgeable staff to welcome and guide you through the rental process.
Areas available for rent include the Gallery space, a perfect spot to hold a private meeting or reception, and their intimate Theatre, which seats 315 and offers a great view of the stage no matter where you sit. The Delaware Theatre Company offers highly competitive rates as well as special rates for non-profit organizations.
Location: 200 Water Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 594-1104 ext. 244
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Buena Vista Conference Center
Looking for classic, understated elegance, close to Wilmington? Receptions, rehearsal dinners, and other special events can all be hosted with style and elegance at Buena Vista. With the ability to host events in and out-of-doors on the grounds, Buena Vista can become a memorable setting for your formal event.
If your event has between 80 and 250 attendees, it is recommended that you reserve all of Buena Vista. When you reserve the entire Estate, every room on the First Floor and Second Floor is reserved just for your event, including the Kitchen and the Grounds surrounding the Estate.
Location: 661 S. DuPont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 323-4430
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Delaware College of Art and Design
DCAD’s mission is to educate talented and dedicated students to become art makers, idea generators, problem solvers, and visual communicators who can redefine the way we perceive and experience the world around us. It also serves as a visible stakeholder, cultural anchor, and catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Wilmington.
DCAD holds a variety of private events throughout the year, including business dinners, luncheons, and cocktail parties. Call to inquire about scheduling an event at one of the most creative venues in the area!
Location: 600 N. Market Street Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 622-8000
Website: https://www.dcad.edu/
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The Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House is the perfect venue for your perfect event! Built in 1871, The Grand’s event venues are rich with history and tradition. Accompanied with first class service, professionalism and precise planning, your event is sure to create lasting, lifelong memories. Between live theater performances and rentals, the building hosts more than 300 events a year and brings more than 120,000 people through its doors!
Host your event in Copeland Hall, The Baby Grand Lobby, The Playhouse, Studio 1, The Sarah Bernhardt Salon, The Wesler Room, or the Ninth Muse. The Grand looks forward to exceeding your expectations!
Location: 818 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-652-5577
Website: https://www.thegrandwilmington.org/
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Biggs Museum of American Art
Overlooking Legislative Mall in historic, downtown Dover, the Biggs Museum of American Art offers a variety of unique spaces for all kinds of events. From private holiday parties to inspiring meetings, the newly renovated Biggs Museum architecture and all of its inspiring collection make this one of Delaware’s most sought-after event venues.
The Biggs Museum offers unique indoor spaces to corporations, non-profits, and individuals. Whether you are hosting a monthly training meeting, an informal cocktail gathering, or formal seated dinner, the Biggs Museum is the perfect setting to entertain staff, clients, and VIPs. With the Museum galleries open during the event, your guests will be inspired by their outstanding collection of world-renowned art. The Biggs Museum can also play host to a number of social affairs, such as networking events, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners, weddings, and other celebrations.
Guests can enjoy three floors of galleries displaying over 1,800 works of historical and contemporary American art, spanning over 400 years of history.
Location: 406 Federal Street Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 674-2111
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The Queen
Built in 1789 and originally known as The Indian Queen Hotel, this incredible venue is rich in U.S. history. From U.S. Freedom celebrations held in the Queen of Otaheite Tavern in 1797 to special appearances from Martin van Buren in 1829, this completely renovated 1,100 capacity space is the perfect location to host your next corporate event, private concert, wedding, reception or business meeting. With access to the world's greatest musical entertainment, full service event production, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus and mixology - this unique venue will exceed expectations of even the most discerning guest.
Location: 500 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 202-730-3331
Website: http://www.thequeenwilmington.com/
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Brittland Manor
Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore within minutes of historic Chestertown and the scenic Chester River, and within 2 hours drive from major mid-Atlantic cities, Brittland venues have a serene natural beauty fitting for corporate retreats, weddings, or business functions.
Each property has a unique style and offers plenty of indoor and outdoor space for group and break out sessions. Plus there is the charming river setting of historic Chestertown and abundant opportunities to sail, kayak, canoe, and explore beautiful countryside during your event.
Location: 800 High Street Chestertown, MD 21620
Phone: (410) 810-7591
Website: http://www.brittlandestates.com/weddings/venue-inf-2/brittland-man/
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Worsell Manor
This gorgeous 1683 Manor House presents a romantic oasis for weddings, cooking-in-history seminars and music concerts. The venue's large barn has plenty of rustic charm and a stage perfect for performances and wedding receptions. Located in Cecil County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, events at Worsell are within an hour to two hour drive to and from Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington D.C.
Worsell Manor has been designed as a unique wedding venue for brides who seek a rustic setting (The Manor Property has a killer high ceiling-ed barn) and the elegance of a heritage manor house. The manor house has a state of the art kitchen and spacious front foyer with the 1st floor featuring a bar room off the kitchen.
Location: 555 Worsell Manor Rd., Warwick, MD 21912
Phone: 410-656-4144
Website: http://worsellmanor.com/
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Hagley Museum & Library
Located on 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802. This example of early American industry includes restored mills, a workers' community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family.
Looking for a distinctive space to host your next special event? Hagley Museum and Library has a wide range of buildings and rooms throughout the 235-acre property available to members for private events. Hagley can host an intimate lunch for 20 or cocktail party for up to 200. The staff treats every event as a unique opportunity to use their space and is happy to answer any of your questions or to arrange a visit to our private event facilities.
Hagley’s unique wedding venue, The Soda House, was built in 1888. Constructed of local Brandywine blue rock and set against the rolling hills of Chateau Country, there is no other venue like it in the Brandywine Valley. Imagine your photos set in a historic French heirloom garden next to the original du Pont family home, an elegant backdrop to photos and lovely in every season. The Soda House is also the perfect place to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs or any other occasion!
Location: 200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: 302-658-2400
Website: https://www.hagley.org/
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Newark Senior Center’s Evergreen Banquet Room
The Newark Senior Center’s lovely Evergreen Banquet Room is a great place to host a wedding reception or other social gathering. The 75 feet by 45 feet room features decorative windows, stage, dance floor and seating for 192 guests banquet-style or 300 guests theatre-style. Three sets of double glass doors lead to a spacious concrete outside patio and allow natural light to flow into the Evergreen Room. The stage contains electronic audio equipment and a pull-down screen. The lobby/reception area is 18 feet by 90 feet, with skylights and a cathedral ceiling. This area is included at no extra charge.
Location: Newark Senior Center, 200 White Chapel Drive, Newark, DE 19713
Phone: (302) 737-2336 ext 27
Website: http://newarkseniorcenter.com/rentals/pricing-contracts/
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Auburn Heights Preserve
A timeless 1897 Victorian Queen Anne estate perfect for hosting an open-air formal affair or business function. Nestled in historic Yorklyn, Delaware and just a minute from Pennsylvania, the former Thomas Marshall estate is a unique location for events ranging from rehearsal dinners to small business meetings. Surrounding grounds and the beautiful rose arbor are available for tenting in groups of up to 125. The sunporch and patio are also available for smaller events. The sprawling wraparound porch welcomes you to the grand interior of the mansion, which is preserved as a museum showcasing the Marshall family’s life. Bride and groom dressing suites are available, and the interior makes a lovely backdrop for photography sessions as part of your life event.
Special arrangements can also be made for mansion tours for your guests or a Stanley Steamer vehicle ride as part of your event!
Location: 3000 Creek Rd., Yorklyn, DE 19736
Phone: 302-239-5687
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Smyrna Opera House
The historic Smyrna Opera House is a non-profit community and performing arts center located in the heart of downtown Smyrna, Delaware. Whether you are interested in renting the facility for a wedding, birthday party, anniversary celebration, retirement dinner or business meeting, the Smyrna Opera House offers a number of rental options in a beautifully restored, historic facility.
The Smyrna Opera House includes The B. Stimson Carrow Auditorium, The Dickinson Room, and The Gallery.
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Nonantum Barn
Located at Nonantum Farm in Landenberg, this beautiful barn can accommodate up to 175 guests. Parking is abundant and the country views are spectacular. Call today to inquire about hosting your wedding or special event in this beautiful rustic location!
Location: 7 Good Hope Rd., Landenberg, PA 19350
Phone: (610) 255-4050
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Landenberg-Barn-279944662034595/
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Additional Venues
1. Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum:
Location: 25039 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Phone: 302-227-6991
Website: https://destateparks.com/History/IRLifeSavingStation
2. The Arden Club:
Location: 2126 The Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19810
Phone: 302-475-3126
Website: http://ardenclub.org/
3. The Arsenal at Old New Castle:
Location: 30 Market St., New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: 302-276-8518
Website: http://www.newcastlehistory.org/
4. Filasky's Produce:
Location: 9033, 1343 Bunker Hill Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
Phone: 302-378-2754
Website: https://www.filaskysfarmmarket.com/
5. Clovelly Nurseries:
Location: 301 Clovelly Ln, Chestertown, MD 21620
Phone: 410-778-9686
Website: http://clovellynurseries.com/
6. Crow Vineyard and Winery:
Location: 12441 Vansant Corner Rd, Kennedyville, MD 21645
Phone: 302-304-0551
Website: http://crowvineyardandwinery.com/
7. Delaware History Museum:
Location: 504 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-656-0637
Website: http://dehistory.org/
8. Jane and Littleton Mitchell Center for African American Heritage:
Location: 504 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-656-0637
Website: http://dehistory.org/our-sites/8-home-page/visit-us/our-sites/334-jane-and-littleton-mitchell-bios
9. Read House and Gardens:
Location: 42 The Strand, New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: 302-322-8411
Website: http://dehistory.org/our-sites/8-home-page/visit-us/our-sites/4-read-house-a-gardens
10. Old Town Hall:
Location: 504 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-656-0637
Website: https://dehistory.org/directions-parking/5-old-town-hall
11. Milburn Orchards
Location: 1495 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: 410-398-1389
Website: https://www.milburnorchards.com/
12. Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery
Location: 700 Folly Hill Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone: 484-899-8013
Website: https://www.galerestate.com/
13. The Edge 18
Location: 1 East Whittington Way, Middletown, DE 19709
Phone: 302-376-6500
Website: https://theedge18.com/
14. The Judge Morris Estate
Location: 76 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Phone: 302-368-6900
Website: https://www.visitdelaware.com/listings/judge-morris-estate/261/
15. Brandywine Zoo
Location: 1001 N Park Dr, Wilmington, DE 19802
Phone: 302-571-7747
Website: https://brandywinezoo.org/