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Historic Acres of Hershey PA

4.7 ★★★★★ 266 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Weddings All-inclusive Elopements

Charming venue for weddings and receptions with a barn, a pond, gardens, a chapel and a fire pit.

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9 am–7 pm
Thursday 9 am–7 pm
Friday 9 am–7 pm
Saturday 9 am–7 pm
Sunday 9 am–7 pm

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The setting

The style of Historic Acres of Hershey PA in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

💐 Outdoor Ceremony 2 mentions

“There were absolutely no problems with the reception hall, farmhouse or outdoor ceremony space.”

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🏛️ Historic Estate 3 mentions

“I had the honor of photographing a wedding at Historic Acres of Hershey this past September, and it was such a wonderful experience!”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Historic Acres of Hershey PA — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite

“The getting ready space in the property's Farm House is one of my favorites with incredible natural light and a gorgeous fireplace.”

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🏷️ Outdoor Ceremony 2 mentions

“There were absolutely no problems with the reception hall, farmhouse or outdoor ceremony space.”

Fountain / Water Feature

“Love the trees and fountains here and tons of parking.”

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🏷️ Scenic Views
🏛️ Covered Pavilion

“Held ceremony outside, cocktail party on patio, and reception in the large enclosed pavilion.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 266 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 22 mentions

“The entire property is beautiful with endless photo opportunities, the staff is wonderful, and the day flowed so well from start to finish.”

📋 day-of coordination 3 mentions

“We felt so confident the day of our wedding with our choice of venue.”

🚗 easy for out-of-town guests 2 mentions

From the reviews

Historic Acres is stunning and was everything we wanted for our wedding venue. The staff is so kind and so quick to communicate. Katie was amazing and gave us to much advice throughout the wedding planning process. We loved having our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception locations all so close together.

★★★★★ — Abby, Jun 2023

A great wedding venue! It is fairly spacious, and they did an excellent job with the layout so that it feels even more so. Beautiful foliage and rustic buildings on the property make you forget that you're actually near a sizeable town. The proximity to Hershey provides convenient hotels, shopping, and activities.

★★★★★ — Preston, Jun 2022

Such a stunning and breathtaking venue. It had everything we were looking for and so much more. It has so much naturally beauty that we went pretty minimally on our decor because of it. We had the pleasure of working the Katie and Melodie and they were an absolute pleasure to work with.

★★★★★ — Elise, Sep 2023

Outstanding wedding venue with phenomenal views. A very open dining area and large patio for cocktails. Staff was excellent

★★★★★ — David, Nov 2025

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Getting married at Historic Acres of Hershey PA

Historic Acres of Hershey PA comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Corporate events & private parties at Historic Acres of Hershey PA

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Historic Acres of Hershey PA — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find Historic Acres of Hershey PA

3425 Old Hershey Rd, Elizabethtown, PA17022

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