Plan Your Dream Winter Wedding at Star Barn: Stone Gables Estate Bridal Open House 2026

Stone Gables Estate in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, opens its gates for the Star Barn Winter Bridal Open House, a focused three-hour showcase on a private 280-acre estate at 1 Hollinger Lane. From 11:00am to 2:00pm, engaged couples can walk the grounds, tour three different venues—the Star Barn, Ironstone Ranch, and St. Michael's Vineyard—and visualize ceremonies and receptions in settings that work year‑round or seasonally. The Star Barn accommodates up to 300 guests and offers climate control for winter events; Ironstone Ranch fits about 150 guests and blends indoor convenience with rustic charm; St. Michael's Vineyard operates April through October as an all-outdoor vineyard venue for up to 250 guests. What sets this open house apart is the range of site choices packed into one contiguous property: seven outdoor ceremony locations, vineyard terraces, shaded lawns, and multiple indoor options that let couples compare sightlines, acoustics, and flow in a single visit. Industry-leading caterers Food for Thought Catering and C&J Catering will be present, along with a curated lineup of vendors and lead planners from the Stone Gables Estate wedding team. Self-guided tours let you move at your own pace while staff and planners are on hand for detailed questions about logistics, parking, and accessibility—stroller and wheelchair access is listed for the property. The estate also offers light, memorable touches that help guests envision a wedding day: a petting zoo that delights family attendees, sheltered areas for winter cocktail hours, and vineyard backdrops that photograph well at dusk. For couples who prioritize flexibility, the ability to hire your own vendors across all three venues means you can tailor menus, music, and styling without being locked into a single vendor list. Practical details are straightforward: check in with registered tickets anytime during the open house window; planners can discuss guest counts, site layouts, and preferred date windows during your visit. The property sits within central Pennsylvania’s agricultural landscape, where rolling fields and mature trees frame ceremony sites and offer seasonal color that shifts from spring greens to autumn gold. If you’re mapping out a wedding that balances pastoral character with practical amenities, this open house is a concentrated way to compare venues, taste catering options, and work with planners in person. Bring questions, a vision board, and sensible shoes—the estate invites you to imagine a full wedding day on a property designed for both indoor comfort and outdoor celebrations. On arrival, check in at the registration desk at the stated meeting point, 1 Hollinger Lane, where staff will provide property maps and vendor lists. Parking is available on site; if you need accommodations nearby, Elizabethtown provides hotels and inns within a drive. Expect planners to discuss timelines, site fees, and vendor coordination during walk-throughs.