Planning Weddings and Parties at Rosewell

Looking for a memorable location for a wedding, a party, or a class reunion? Rosewell can provide an unforgettable backdrop for your special day.

Simplicity is the key to planning a successful social function at Rosewell. Here is some information to help you determine if the Rosewell ruin is the right spot for you.

Availability Requests for use of the site are considered individually. Most social functions take place after public visiting hours, or during times of the year when attendance is expected to be lower.

Protecting the Ruin All activities must take place outside the walls of the ruin, in areas approved by the Rosewell Foundation. No one may enter the ruin, or stand on the walls or steps.

Logistical Considerations The ruin site has only limited electrical connections. For an event including food and drink, the caterer must bring food ready to serve, as there is no catering kitchen. You must make your own arrangements for renting tents, tables, chairs, portable toilets, etc. You must also make your own arrangements for set-up and clean-up of the site.

Fees The hourly fee is $200, with a $200 security deposit. Additional fees may apply for set-up and clean-up time. There is no charge for wedding rehearsals as long as they take place within regular public hours.

Deposits Once the Rosewell Foundation has approved the date, a deposit of 50% of the total facilities fee is due, along with the $200 security deposit. The remaining 50% of the facilities fee is due two weeks before the function. At that time you must also provide a certificate of liability insurance naming the Rosewell Foundation as co-insured.

Refunds Facilities fees are fully refundable if the function is cancelled two weeks before the scheduled date. If the function is cancelled with less than two weeks’ notice, the Rosewell Foundation will retain part (1) of the deposit (50% of the total facilities fee) and will refund any other fees/deposits that have been paid.

The $200 security deposit is fully refundable as long as the site is left clean and in good repair, and as long as the clean-up concludes at the scheduled time. The security deposit is also fully refundable if the function is cancelled. Deductions will be made from the security deposit (1) if damage is caused to the Rosewell site or property, (2) if site is not cleaned up after the function or if trash is left behind, or (3) if the function/clean-up runs more than 30 minutes past the planned conclusion time.

A number of well-received social functions have taken place at Rosewell in recent years, including a pre-wedding luncheon, a class reunion picnic, and several wedding ceremonies. If you would like to discuss the possibility of planning your special day at Rosewell, please contact the Rosewell Foundation office at (804)693-2585.