American Bus Association Best of the Best

Mount Hope is honored to be a part of ABA's Featured Food & Beverage Destinations!

ABA Magazine Feature (Pages 16-18)

Weddings at Mount Hope

Best of Weddings Award from The Knot

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Weddings at Mount Hope

Couples' Choice Awards from Wedding Wire

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Groups at Mount Hope

Group rates are available for all of our events at Mount Hope!

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Weddings at Mount Hope

With three unqiue venues to make your special day even more memorable!

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Group Events at Historic Mount Hope Estate

Your year-round destination for weddings, corporate events, bus group experiences, wine tastings & everything in between!

We offer the perfect location for events of any size, with onsite catering and entertainment options. Whether you are planning a trip to one of our festivals and want to take advantage of discounted group tickets or you are looking for a unique destination for your private event, let us help you create the perfect, customized experience for your group. We’ll make sure your visit is an experience to remember.

Please explore the group pages to learn more about all we have to offer. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact Nicole Boyer, Group Sales Manager, today for more information: call 717-537-8377; email Nicole@PaRenFaire.com; or fill out our online contact form.

Building Interactive, Magical Environments that Create Unique and Entertaining Experiences for Every Guest, Every Time

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Nicole Boyer
Group Sales Manager
717-537-8377
Nicole@PaRenFaire.com

Group Ticket Sales

Group Rates are available for all of our events at Mount Hope. All rates listed below are valid for groups of 15 or more.

Group tickets cannot be purchased online. Please contact Nicole Boyer, Group Sales Manager, at Nicole@PaRenFaire.com to purchase your group tickets today!

*All 2023 Dates Subject to Change.*

Blues & Brews

Blues & Brews

Saturday, July 8, 2023
Two Sessions Available: 12-3PM or 5-8PM

We are delighted to welcome your group to the annual Blues & Brews festival at Mount Hope! This summer staple welcomes guests to enjoy the taste of Maryland with a menu featuring fresh seafood and other favorites! This year, Blues & Brews will take place at the Taproom & Grille. Tables will be spaced for appropriate social distancing. For more information on Blues & Brews, please visit PaRenFaire.com/BluesBrews

PA Renaissance Faire

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day Monday
August 19 through October 29, 2023
Gates Open at 11AM Each Faire Day

Treat your guests to one of the most unique entertainments at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire! Enjoy colorfully costumed characters, bold knights, and daring wenches, the Shire of Mount Hope is the perfect place for your next birthday, bus trip, or weekend outing. Private Feasts, Faire Weddings, and Children’s Birthday parties available every festival day. For more information on the scenario and themed weekends, please visit PaRenFaire.com/Faire

Holidays at Mount Hope

Holidays at Mount Hope

Select Dates, November 6 - December 22, 2023
Times Vary by Date

Experience the magic of holidays from days gone by. Enjoy an interactive dinner experience in our historic Mount Hope Mansion, dressed in her holiday finery! Groups will sing along to traditional songs, interact with our cast of characters, and be entertained with festive stories and performances. Experience available exclusively to groups of 25 or more. For more information, please email Nicole@PaRenFaire.com.

GROUP TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

Please Contact Nicole Boyer, Group Sales Manager, to purchase your group tickets: email Nicole@PaRenFaire.com; or fill out our online contact form.

Wine, Beer & Cider Tastings at Mount Hope

The Wine Shop at Mount Hope Estate is open to the public for wine sampling. We recommend large parties (15 or more) call ahead so that we may prepare and provide the best experience possible. For a truly memorable experience, reserve your private tasting today:



Private Tasting Tours

Reserve a private tasting tour in our beautiful Mount Hope Winery and our hosts will guide your group through seeing, sniffing, swirling, and savoring our wine, beer and cider. Add Cheese and Cracker Accompaniments for $5 per person. Minimum group size is 15. Please book private tasting tours at least 2 weeks in advance. Subject to availability.

Contact Nicole Boyer, Group Sales Manager, to book your private tasting today: 717-537-8377 or Nicole@PaRenFaire.com

  • $9 per person
    Traditional Tasting
  • Includes:
    Wine, Beer OR Cider Tasting, Souvenir Glass, and Guided Tour of Production Facility
  • Duration:
    Approximately 60 Minutes, Allow extra time for visiting our Wine Shop
  • $11 per person
    Tasting Duo
  • Includes:
    Wine AND Beer, Wine AND Cider, or Beer AND Cider Tasting, Souvenir Glass, and Guided Tour of Production Facility
  • Duration:
    Approximately 90 Minutes, Allow extra time for visiting our Wine Shop
  • $14 per person
    Tasting Triad
  • Includes:
    Wine, Beer AND Cider Tasting, Souvenir Glass, and Guided Tour of Production Facility
  • Duration:
    Approximately 90 Minutes, Allow extra time for visiting our Wine Shop

Group Exclusive Meal Experiences

Give your group a unique dining experience that is sure to have a ‘wow’ factor. Whether your group is a motorcoach group seeking a meal stop, a birthday party, a class reunion, a holiday party, or just a group of friends and family, let us create the perfect menu and environment for you.

Victorian Tea

Group-Exclusive Victorian Tea

Step into the past with our all-new, group exclusive Victorian Tea in Historic Mount Hope Mansion. Click here to learn more. Available for groups of 25 or more. Group Price: $41.00pp. Tour Operators contact Nicole@PaRenFaire.com for pricing.

Farm To Table

Group-Exclusive Farm To Table

Enjoy a meal full of fresh from the farm food in our restored barn while our entertaining host provides information about the meal's source. Click here for more. Available for groups of 25 or more. Group Price: $35.95pp. Tour Operators contact Nicole@PaRenFaire.com for pricing.

Standard Group Meals

  • $31 per person
    Regular Meal
  • Includes:
    Entrée Options (Pot Roast, Twin Crab Cakes, or Rotisseries Chicken), Chef's Choice Vegetable & Starch, Dinner Rolls, Choice of Soup or Salad, Dessert, and Soft Drinks
  • $18 per person
    Value Meal
  • Includes:
    Entrée Options (Crab Cake Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, or Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich), Side of French Fries, Choice of Soup or Salad, Dessert, and Soft Drinks

Choose from one of our pre-set menus below, use our catering menu to select a menu, or work with us to create a fully custom menu. Add a wine flight, entertainment, and more!
Attending the Renaissance Faire and want a private meal? Click here for more information and pricing.
Contact Nicole Boyer, Group Sales Manager today to book your group meal or talk about customizing your experience! 717-537-8377 or Nicole@PaRenFaire.com

Party & Event Venues

Mount Hope would love to host your next event! With unique venues accommodating 25-140 guests, an in house chef creating custom event menus, and craft beverages produced onsite, we make event planning easy. Prices vary based on event type, date, etc. Please contact Nicole@PaRenFaire.com to start a conversation about your event today!

Anchor & Mermaid Tavern

Anchor & Mermaid

A unique and inviting atmosphere for any event, the A&M accommodates up to 70 people at long, wooden tables in a tavern setting.

Mount Hope Winery

Barn & Barrel

This restored barn will create the perfect environment for any event—from casual to formal. Take a Virtual Tour.

Mount Hope Mansion

Mount Hope Mansion

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Mount Hope Mansion offers a unique group dining experience.

Taproom Courtyard

Taproom/Courtyard

Nestled between Mount Hope Winery and Swashbuckler Brewery, the Taproom & Grille features a spacious outdoor courtyard.

Weddings at Mount Hope

Mount Hope Estate & Winery offers three unique venues for your special day. Make your wedding a memorable occasion for all guests with one of our affordable wedding packages.

Weddings at Mount Hope

Barn & Barrel at Mount Hope

The Mount Hope Winery features a beautifully restored barn, as well as an outdoor courtyard area. Quickly becoming a Lancaster County wedding hot-spot, reserve early to hold your date. Our wedding brochure is a great place to start the planning process. View our photo gallery, or take a Virtual Tour on Wedding Wire or The Knot.

Mount Hope Mansion

Your ceremony & reception can be held throughout the first floor of the historic Mansion, outfitted with a royal serving staff and tailored entertainment for the enjoyment of you and your guests. Click here for event pricing and information.

PA Renaissance Faire Weddings

Celebrate your special day amidst the fantasy of bygone days & knights! Your ceremony & reception can be held in our private Feasting Glen with royal entertainers joining in your celebration. Click here for event pricing and information.

Rehearsal Dinners

Kick back and relax the night before your big celebration! Invite your friends and family for a post-rehearsal dinner at Mount Hope. Click here for event pricing and information.

Corporate Meetings & Events

Mount Hope Estate & Winery can provide a unique and productive environment for your next meeting, luncheon, or team building event. Let us help you create an event your team will be excited to be a part of! Download the printable Mount Hope Estate & Winery Corporate Event Sell Sheet.

Mount Hope Winery

Barn & Barrel at Mount Hope

Historical charm meets modern facilities in our newly renovated barn, which seats up to 135 and can be set up to accomodate your needs. Take a Virtual Tour.

Mount Hope Mansion

Mount Hope Mansion

A perfect space for small meetings or the need for breakout sessions in separate rooms. Our largest room accommodates 90 people at one time.

Anchor & Mermaid Tavern

Anchor & Mermaid

A comfortable room with long wooden tables. Seats up to 70 people. Perfect for an event that will include a light breakfast or lunch.



Full Catering and Bar Services Available
Use our catering menu or work with us to customize your menu.



Team Building

Add a team building experience to your event to enhance your team's relationship. Download the printable Mount Hope Estate & Winery Corporate Event Sell Sheet.

  • Wine, Beer, and/or Cider Tasting
  • A private wine, beer, and/or cider tasting can be a fun bonding experience for your group. Prices range from $9-$14 per person and include a souvenir glass for all. Cheese and crackers can be added for $5/person.
  • Improv for Professional Development Workshop
  • Using the tenants of Improvisational Theatre, our team leads participants in exercises that unlock creativity and mental agility, promote team synergy, lead to ego-free problem solving, and prepare people at any level of business-- from customer service to executives, to handle situations with calm and confidence; all while having fun and laughing. We know from experience and from various studies published in the American Journal of Psychology that people retain more information when they're enjoying learning it. Our workshops can focus on Team Building, Customer Service, Creativity, Leadership Training, or any combination of the above. Prices vary based on group size.

Company Parties & Social Events

Mount Hope Estate & Winery has many opportunities to reward or thank your staff for a job well done. Below are just a few of the programs we offer. Download the printable Mount Hope Estate & Winery Corporate Event Sell Sheet.

Company Picnics

We have two great options for celebrating the warm seasons with your employees.


Taproom Feast

Barn & Barrel Courtyard

Use our indoor/outdoor bar (The Taproom) and our courtyard to create a fun afternoon of food, drink, and lawn games for your employees! Click here to learn more.

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Feast

Faire Feast

During the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire season (weekends, August through October), treat your employees to a private, 2-hour feast in our feasting glen. The feast includes food, private entertainment, and tickets for your guests to enjoy the rest of the day. It's sure to be a company picnic the whole family can enjoy. Click here to learn more.



Company Christmas Party

We have two great options for celebrating the holidays with your employees.


Mount Hope Mansion Party Set Up

Holidays at Mount Hope Interactive Dinner Show

You can purchase group tickets to a public show or buy out a performance for a private party (buy out is 90 tickets). The event includes performances, a four-course meal, and a cash bar.

Mount Hope Winery Party

Mount Hope Winery Christmas Party

Let our beautiful barn be the perfect bacdrop for your holiday party of up to 140 people. Click here to learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any other questions that have not been answered below, please contact Nicole Boyer, Group Sales Manager at 717-537-8377 or email Nicole@PaRenFaire.com or visit the formal comment, question and feedback page to submit an inquiry.

Ticket Information

We provide group ticket discounts to groups with a minimum of 15 people.
In order to receive the group discount, tickets must be purchased in the same transaction. We cannot do individual ticket sales at the group rate.
We always provide a complimentary admission for bus drivers. If you are a group leader and bring a group of at least 25 people, we also offer one complimentary group leader admission. All complimentary bus driver and group leader admissions must be made in advance through the group sales department. We cannot accommodate free admissions on the day of the event.

Grounds Information

All of our events are hosted on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate and Winery, home of the PA Renaissance Faire. The physical address is 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim, PA 17545.
Yes, we offer free bus parking with a fully paved entrance way that has ample room for large turns. We also have either stone or dirt parking available depending on weather conditions. We have a full parking staff that will be available during the festivals to assist with your parking needs.
Yes, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, the Theater in the Mansion performances and outdoor festivals are all ADA accessible. There is handicapped parking available around the Wine Shop and fairegrounds, just follow the directional signs that lead you to that area when you arrive. Should you know of any specific ADA needs in advance, please let Group Sales know so that we are prepared to best accommodate your guests.


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Outside Resources

Bus Companies

Are you planning to arrive via motorcoach and need help finding a bus company? Here are two helpful resources:
• Map of PA Bus Companies
• National Search for Bus Companies

Area Resources

For information on hotels, attractions, and events to add to your itinerary, explore our local Visitor's Bureaus:
• Featured Hotels
• Discover Lancaster
• Explore York
• Visit Hershey Harrisburg
• Brunswick Tours Receptive Services

Contact Group Sales

Nicole Boyer, Group Sales Manager
717-537-8377 • Nicole@PaRenFaire.com