Cairnwood

1005 Cathedral Road, P.O. Box 691, Bryn Athyn, PA

Cairnwood

1005 Cathedral Road, P.O. Box 691, Bryn Athyn, PA

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Capacity: 275 people

About Cairnwood

Behind the high stone walls that seclude Cairnwood from the rest of the world, is a spectacular setting available for weddings and special occasions. Created as an elegant sanctuary and private estate for 19th Century industrialist John Pitcairn. Cairnwood is an architectural masterpiece from the Gilded Age complete with lush gardens and grounds. Cairnwood Estate was designed by Carrère and Hastings in the Beaux Arts style. The meticulous decorative elements blend influences from classical Greek and Roman architecture with French Renaissance ideas. The exterior of Cairnwood shows a mixture of rustic elements and high style. The overall effect is that of a majestic French chateau adapted to the conditions and requirements of American life during the Gilded Age. The estate consists of a main house, adjacent courtyard, garden house, and formal gardens. Just a few feet from Huntingdon Pike are the entrance gate and carriage house. In 1895, a stable, greenhouses, a pergola, three terraced gardens and access to many acres of farmland, surrounded by woodlands, completed the idyllic country home. The estate is located within the Bryn Athyn Historic District and surrounded by some of the most remarkable architecture in the Philadelphia Area including the Bryn Athyn Cathedral and Glencairn Museum. Please join us for our Open House on Wednesday evenings from 6pm – 8pm. Cairnwood is also available for tours on the weekends or during the week by appointment.

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Garden House Rental

Attendees: 2-30 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 2-30 | $500 /event
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$500

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Cairnwood Rentals Starting at $1800

Attendees: 2-275 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 2-275 | $1,800 - $8,800 /event
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$1,800 - $8,800

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Book a private castle for your event at Cairnwood. For over a century, Cairnwood has been hosting wedding receptions within its halls. The tradition began with John and Gertrude Pitcairn opening their home for a marriage celebration in 1896. Reminiscent of a French chateau, Cairnwood’s distinguished architecture, flowering gardens, and expansive lawns provide a distinctive backdrop for a truly exceptional event. Couples welcome guests into their own spacious mansion. The graciousness of the estate provides a setting that departs from the ordinary with endless indoor and outdoor possibilities. Cairnwood is available for sit-down dinners with 200 guests or an opulent stations-style event for up to 275. The rooms, terraces, grand staircase, balconies and gardens inspire couples to create a unique and memorable celebration. Corporate board meetings, business triumphs, presentations, training sessions and holiday parties for hundreds have also been hosted at Cairnwood. The estate provides space for those who think outside of the box when planning corporate events. Access to WiFi, conference calls, golf packages, break-out areas, special tour programs, AV technology and catering are available upon request.

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South Terrace

Maximum Capacity: 275
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South Terrace

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Outdoor Venue | Maximum Capacity: 275

Perfect for sit-down dinners with 230 guests or an opulent stations-style event for up to 275, the flagstone South Terrace may be tented, draped, or left al fresco. While dining, your guests will enjoy the beautiful vistas of the Estate’s sprawling lawn and views of the Bryn Athyn Cathedral.

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Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 230 People

Reception
Capacity: 275 People

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Great Hall

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With a ceiling soaring two stories high, a massive carved stone fireplace, an elegant staircase, and three French doors accessing the South Terrace and sprawling lawn, the Great Hall is the heart of the house. The barrel vaulted ceiling is reminiscent of the New York Public Library’s famous Astor Hall, which Carrère and Hastings designed in 1897.

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Library

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Library

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The perfect location for a handsome bar, the Library brings the Gilded Age to life! Customize your menu with a specialty cocktail, sweat treats, or late night bites. The Cairnwood Preferred Caterers offer an impressive list of enhancements.

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Living Room

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Living Room

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For over a century, Cairnwood has been hosting wedding receptions within its halls. Your guests will dance the night away on our thirty-foot dance floor in the Living Room with access to the adjoining Library and Fountain Garden. A setting that departs from the ordinary with endless indoor and outdoor possibilities.

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Music Room

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Cairnwood Estate is an architectural masterpiece from the Gilded Age with meticulous decorative elements blending influences from classical Greek and Roman architecture with French Renaissance inspirations. The first floor has six spacious rooms encompassing 6,000 square feet, offering the perfect setting and ambiance for social gatherings. Consider using these spaces for mansion-style dining or perhaps a decadent dessert room!

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Gardens

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Gardens

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Each year our professional landscape team fashion lush gardens that complement the manicured lawns, winding paths, and surrounding forest. Cairnwood’s enclosed Fountain Garden, with its formal plantings and sunset views, features a charming antique fountain. This outdoor room provides the perfect setting for an intimate cocktail party at dusk.

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Dressing Suites

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Dressing Suites

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The beautifully appointed rooms on the east end of the second floor have been restored with furniture appropriate for the period. Today, the rooms are used as a private dressing suite. The window seat and balconies are perfect for moments of quiet reflection (or to peek at incoming guests); with a view of the colorful blooms and the woodland beyond.

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ADA/ACA Accessible
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Outdoor Function Area
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

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Max Number of People for an Event: 275
Year Renovated: 1995

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