Outdoor Venue
| Maximum Capacity: 150
The back lawn of the estate is located behind the mansion and provides ample space for large events. In the early spring, the lawn is covered in delicate white flowers, in the summer, rich greenery, and in the fall, beautiful autumn colors. It's the perfect backdrop for your special event.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 15 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 17 People
Reception
Capacity: 150 People
Features
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Atmosphere/Decor:
Henry Clay called this area his 'pleasure grounds.' It's a wide, open, rectangular area extending out from the back of the mansion. It is a meadow-like area surrounded by a perimeter of trees and walking paths.
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Floor Covering:
Grass
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Special Features:
Electrical box is nearby and is available for use.
Outdoor Venue
| Maximum Capacity: 40
Ashland keeps a 20'x30' tent on site, April-Dec. which is available for rent. The tent is located near our formal garden. There is a $200 fee to move the tent from its site as well as an additional charge of $125 to put up the walls.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 4 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 5 People
Conference
Capacity: 15 People
Hollow Square
Capacity: 30 People
Reception
Capacity: 40 People
U-Shape
Capacity: 15 People
Features
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Atmosphere/Decor:
Basic white tent located near Ashland's formal garden in a glen of shade trees.
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Floor Covering:
Grass
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Special Features:
White walls can be put up on the tent for an additional $125.
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 25
Two rooms on the first floor of our Keeper's Cottage are available to rent for groups of no more than 30. The rooms are the same size and are located across the hall from each other. Thirty people can fit easily between the two spaces, but the capacity for one room is 20-25 depending on the type of seating requested. It's the perfect unique setting for your next business meeting or intimate social gathering.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 25 People
Conference
Capacity: 15 People
Features
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Atmosphere/Decor:
Simple, historic beauty. Original wood floors and mantels. White walls (though Ashland reserves the right to display artifacts or artwork) and light blue mantels. Great natural light.
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Floor Covering:
Hard wood
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Special Features:
Tables and linens provided at renter's request.