Weddings – Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood

All events booked at ThorpeWood are managed by Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood. Julie Castleman, the Owner/Director has been guiding couples through the wedding process since ThorpeWood opened its doors in February 2000. Julie helps guide couples through the planning process, as well as coordinates the wedding rehearsal and runs your wedding day. She ensures all needs are met as a couple plans the most important moments of their lives, while also helping make their wedding dreams a reality.

ThorpeWood is on 165 pristine acres, located on Catoctin Mountain where couples can have an exquisite event in a natural setting. The stunning, rustic timber-framed lodge has a 30-foot stone fireplace, which can provide a beautiful backdrop for celebration.

ThorpeWood offers numerous outdoor ceremony sites, which include: a Pine Cathedral, an arboretum, a rustic barn, stone bridge, a pavilion, pasture areas, a beautiful willow pond or in the winter months in front of a roaring fire in the Lodge.

Our facility rental rates range from $3,500–$6,800 depending on the day and time of year. We have peak, off peak and winter month rates, and also offer different rates for Friday, Saturday and Sunday weddings. We rent the property for a ceremony only on Sunday’s for $1,000 for 4 hours in December, January, February and March. Cost for a ceremony only in April, July August and November are offered on Sunday’s only for a cost of $1500. The 4 hours includes: 2 hours for getting dressed and pre-ceremony pictures at the lodge (hair and makeup done offsite), 1 hour for ceremony, 1 hour for post-ceremony photo’s on the property. We do not offer ceremony only rentals in our peak wedding months of May, June, September and October unless the date is less than 6 months away, we will offer any remaining dates for a ceremony only at a rate of $1,500.

For all catering needs, we have two exclusive caterers: Canapés Catering and Renaissance Chef. These caterers are happy to work with you to provide catered food for your event. For additional catering information, view our Catering & Vendors page.

Rental fees received by Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood help to support non-profits utilizing ThorpeWood’s grounds and facilities, as well as our Equine Assisted Learning program. You can learn more about ThorpeWood’s mission on their website: www.thorpewood.org.

**Please note that all tours are by appointment only.

Why Clients Choose Us

We provide our clients:

Experienced director Julie provides full wedding day and rehearsal coordination. She is available throughout the planning process to assist as needed. She meets with all clients to discuss event details a month prior to the wedding to develop a day-of timeline and to ensure all other details are in order. All at NO additional charge!
Private location that only books ONE 8 hour event per day, with flexibility on the time of your event.
No restrictions on the start or end time of your event. (8 hours total, with the option to add hours if desired)
Access to the grounds and building for TWO hours the day prior to your wedding for decorating/drop-off and rehearsal (decorating of lodge the day prior if the lodge is available).
The use of our entire 165 acre property, including numerous indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony sites and appetizer/cocktail locations, as well as 3 backup ceremony locations in the event of inclement weather.
Our main lodge accommodates reception tables and chairs for up to 150 guests for a plated/family style meal or 130 for a buffet.
Onsite parking and attendants and staff to direct guests, as well as assist breaking down of ceremony site decor.