1 Holidays at Mount Hope: Open House

Renovated and enlarged at the height of the Victorian Era, Mount Hope Mansion in Lancaster County is a simply delightful estate, particularly during the holiday season when she is dressed in her holiday finery. In a multiple day decorating extravaganza, Mount Hope Mansion is transformed inside and out into a seasonal wonderland. Beginning with the gigantic wreath hung over the golden knocker on the front door and throughout the first floor, the decorations echo the classic elegance and romantic sophistication of the Victorian era. Boughs of deliciously aromatic evergreens topped with velvet ribbons are strung from floor to ceiling and throughout the halls. Gigantic Victorian displays adorn the many mantles, while glowing candles twinkle in every window and throughout the outside grounds surrounding the Mansion. Opulent Christmas trees, the largest of which stands at an impressive 15 feet, are bedecked with the theme “Christmas Around the World.”

The vision of Carrie Emich-Wallace fills the rooms of the Mansion. In addition to her role as the Merchant Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, her home business, E W Homecraft, brings artistry and imagination to the Mansion decor for all of the indoor events at Mount Hope. We all owe a special thank you to Carrie and her helpers ~ Judy, Grumpy, Amy, and Joan for the 100+ hours they dedicated to the Holiday decorations we are enjoying today.

Welcome one and all—Come together with family and friends for merrymaking and good cheer during the annual Open House at Mount Hope Estate & Winery. Create new memories from old traditions during this interactive event that’s fun for the whole family!

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DECORATING THE MANSION

BILLIARD ROOMAdded in the 1895 renovation. The mantel which rests above the spacious hearth in the billiard room is composed of one massive piece of sandstone quarried on the estate. “Around the Hearth of Thy Ancient House, The Days Turn into Hours.” Victorian social etiquette dictated that women were not permitted in the Billiard Room, including the estate owner, Miss Daisy. She commissioned the daisy and eye carvings to the fireplace mantel to remind everyone that, “Daisy is watching…”.

The massive new bar in the Billiard Room was installed in November of 2017. It was built in the late 1800’s in Ireland and shipped to New York. The bar then found its home in the Elizabethtown Inn in the 1920’s where it remained until going into storage two years ago before being purchased for the Mansion.

Libations by the Glass: Featuring a selection of Mount Hope Wines, Swashbuckler beers, Lancaster County Ciders, and seasonal cocktails featuring Spirits Distilling Company.

ENTRANCE/FRONT HALLWAYSThe Entrance Hallway was once the front porch,

enclosed to provide a comfortable waiting area

for guests to the Mansion.

The massive original Paul Revere iron lock on the

front door is 8x16” in dimension, 1 ¾” thick, with

a 10” key that weighs about one pound. Through

the original front door, visitors enter a central hall

ending with the serpentine freestanding walnut

staircase, intact from the 1800s. The circular

stairway is the earliest surviving example of this

form known in Lancaster County.

The deer head hanging in the Front Hallway is a

hand-made molded plaster, complete with glass

eyes and real antlers. From this front entry hall,

four identical doorways give access to flanking

rooms. False walls were built in the 1895 remodel

so that the original six-panel hinged doors could

be converted to sliding doors.

The historic Mount Hope Mansion is filled with unique architectural and design elements that reflect both the Federal and Victorian influences. Explore the mansion and surrounding area to take a closer look at these unique features.

Throughout the Mansion: Take a peak at the intricate table settings for the annual interactive dinner theater performance of Holidays at Mount Hope!

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THROUGH THE YEARSEstate History from the 1700s to Today

EARLY YEARSMount Hope began as the summer home for four generations of the Grubb family, an early American iron master family who found their way from England seeking their fortune. The properties that were to become the Estate were purchased in 1779 and Peter Grubb establish an iron furnace at Mount Hope in 1784. His son, Henry Bates Grubb, built the original Federal period Mansion between 1800-1805. At the same time, the formal gardens surrounding the Mansion were created including trees, an elaborate grand avenue of colored flowers and pillared entrances to the various stone roadways leading to the Estate, all of which continues to exist this day.

1800sDaisy Elizabeth Brooke Grubb (1850-1936) was the last member of the Grubb family to reside at Mount Hope. It was she, in 1895, who enlarged the manor home to an elaborate 32-room Mansion, complete with ballroom and billiards room, that featured many Victorian elements in a unique blend of Federal and Victorian architecture. Special elements included a freestanding walnut staircase in the front hallway, brass and crystal chandeliers, Egyptian marble fireplaces, stained glass windows and ceilings, hand painted ceilings, parquet wood floors, built-in glass cupboards, and hidden walls that accommodate sliding doors.

1900sMiss Daisy passed away in 1936 and Mount Hope was subdivided and sold. It passed through several owners until December 1979 when the estate was purchased by Chuck Romito, who envisioned it as a place where award-winning, quality wines were produced and sold. Vineyards were planted, wines were made and Mount Hope Winery opened for business in 1980. To attract visitors to Mount Hope, a series of weekend events, including a modern-day jousting tournament, presented by a Maryland jousting club. The success of this event led to the creation of a one-day Renaissance Festival held in the Estate parking lot.

TODAYThe second and third floors of the spacious Mansion are used by the staff of Mount Hope Estate as offices and new owners, Scott and Heather Bowser, have dedicated themselves to the continuation of teaching and educating through living history. The PA Renaissance Faire is a 35-acre festival running 13 weekends from August to October, welcoming over 200,000 guests annually. Extensive renovations to the home have been undertaken and continue today, all with an eye and ear for entertainment and culture, and with the understanding that the Mansion at Mount Hope is to be a home for all to enjoy. We think Miss Daisy would be pleased.MISS DAISY GRUBB THE GRUBB FAMILY

CARRIAGE HOUSEOriginally built in the late 1700’s, the Carriage House sheltered Henry Bates Grubb’s horses and carriages. Converted in the 1980s into the Mount Hope Wine Shop, the original stone structure and roof of the original Grubb Estate Carriage house is completely enclosed, safely preserving it for centuries to come.

Discounts Throughout the Wine Shop: Take advantage of all the Holiday discounts!

LIBRARYWhile the Library was part of the original ten room house, major renovations took place in 1895. Most notable are the black Egyptian marble mantle, bookcase with glazed doors, wainscot with raised panels, and the parquet floor. At the west side of the Library, a doorway gives access to the alcove which houses the late Victorian chestnut and grillwork elevator which operated using water from the local pond.

CHAPELIn 1995, the Chapel was built to provide additional theater space where guests can enjoy seasonal theater productions and holding private events including weddings.

Meet the Holiday at Mount Hope Casts: Enjoy caroling and parlor games with the Holiday at Mount Hope Castsw beginning at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00.

DINING ROOMThe wall-covering in this room is the original Victorian silk damask. Much like the pocket doors featured throughout the mansion, “vanishing” shutters were added that fold back into the wall to disappear from view. The built-in glass cupboards feature five shelves, and secret compartments on the bottom to hide valuable items. The ceiling, restored in 1982, features four small panels with still-life fruit. The metal buttons on the floor around were used to call servants during the meals.

PINK PARLORHeavy French influences are noted by the two magnificent corner cupboards. The pink border along the ceiling is typically Victorian in its repetitive patterns and is attributed to Miss Daisy Grubb. The tile work on the fireplace is from the Minton Pottery in England.

BALLROOMOf all the elements of the 1895 addition, the ballroom is the most lavish, featuring highly ornate Victorian designs. The ballroom and billiard room are among the most elegant and intact examples of high-style domestic architecture in south-central Pennsylvania from the period 1890–1910. Stained-glass panels adorn both sides of the room and parts of the ceiling. The mirror along the western wall measures 13x5’ and is surrounded by two Greek columns. A solid bronze statue signed by Carriere sits in front. The chandelier contains over 700 pieces of crystal. The massive painting, original to the Mansion, is referred to as the Assumption and dates to the 1600s. At the rear wall of the original house is a conversation niche.

MORNING PARLORThe Morning Parlor features one of the most magnificent ceilings in the house and is entirely hand-painted by Miss Daisy featuring cherubs, one of which is the face of her fiancée who died before they could wed.

Children’s Holiday Crafts: Learn about the countries represented in the mansion. Color the flag of your favorite Christmas tree!

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2 FOR $20 SPECIAL

Available at all Mount Hope Wine Shop Locations

Mix & match two bottles of Holiday or Spiced Apple wines for only $20! Includes Holiday

two-bottle box for easy gift-giving.

Holiday: A Mount Hope tradition since 1980. Best served hot.

Spiced Apple: Sweet apple dessert wine flavored with natural spices. Enjoy hot or

cold.Holiday & Spiced Apple regularly $11.95 per bottle.

Discounts cannot be combined with any other discounts/offers. Only on specified styles.

Subject to availability. Plus Tax.

HOLIDAY DISCOUNTS

Available at all Mount Hope Wine Shop Locations

30% Off Apparel

20% Off Glassware

10% Off Everything Else (Excludes Beer, Wine, Cider & Spirits)

Some items plux tax. Some exclusions may apply. Cannot be combined with other discounts.

NEW WINE! Mount Hope Sleighride

$15.95Your taste buds will dance with the sweet

and tart flavors of Catawba wine as the wintery shimmer takes you on a thrilling

Mount Hope Sleighride.While supplies last. Quantities limited.

NEW BEERS FROM SWASHBUCKLER Enjoy These New Styles at the Taproom, Located Between the Winery & Brewery

Swashbuckler Brewing Company is constantly striving to bring guests to the Estate new and interesting brews made with high-quality ingredients. Want to suggest a style? Visit SwashbucklerBrewing.com!

10% ABV • 30 IBU'sThe power of this Belgian-style strong, dark ale will catch your sails and launch you into a storm of sweet, dark fruits and mildly toasted caramel malts. The traditional Belgian yeast used for fermentation creates a full bodied, full flavored beer.

6.3% ABV • 41 IBU'sThis bold New England style IPA is brimming with haze, flavor and aroma from the use of Jester hops. The use of specialty malts gives the beer a hazy, dark, amber appearance and complementary caramel sweetness.

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Naughty List with Arthur Greenleaf HolmesDec. 20, 7PM & Dec. 21, 1PM & 7PM • $20/person

Let's be naughty together. Gather round the yule log for a not-so-nice and very scandalous Holiday celebration. The evening begins with caroling and cocktails and ends with...well, you get the picture.

Ho-Ho-Ho for the Holidays Drag ShowDec. 28, 8-11PM • $54.95/person • 21+ Event.

Elizabeth Hardon invites you for an evening of holiday hysterics. Don't let the holidays be a 'DRAG,' celebrate with a Queen! Open Bar 8-9PM. Heavy hors d'oeuvres. Cash Bar after 9PM.

ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY EVENTS Held inside the Barn & Barrel

Prices vary by event (see below). Reservations are encouraged, as there are a limited amount of tickets. Tickets available at the Front Gate during the Holiday Open House or at PaRenFaire.com/BuyTickets.

Ticket Sales Available at the Front Gate Windows

Take advantage of Black Friday savings and pick up tickets to some of your favorite 2020 festivals and events at the lowest yearly prices! These discounted prices are only available at the Front Gate

Windows during the Holiday Open House. Please Note: All regular prices subject to change.

BOX OFFICE DISCOUNTS

$50.95Reg. $56.95

MURDER AT MOUNT HOPE January 31 through April 26. Times Vary

by Date. Excludes Feb. 14 & 15 Performances.

Must choose date & time when purchasing.

$19.95Reg. $29.95

CELTIC FLING Saturday & Sunday, June 27-28

Gates Open at 11AM

Single-day tickets valid either day. Tickets are NOT date specific.

$85Reg. $125

PA REN FAIRE SEASON PASS Saturdays & Sundays, Plus Labor Day Monday

Aug. 8 through Nov. 1 • 11AM-8PM

Valid all public Faire days. General Season Pass for those aged 12 and above.

$40.95Reg. $58.95

BREWFEST Saturday, May 9

1st Session: 11AM-3PM • 2nd Session: 4:30-8:30PM

Must choose session when purchasing. 21+ Event.

$19.95Reg. $33.95

SINGLE-DAY PA REN FAIRE Saturdays & Sundays, Plus Labor Day Monday

Aug. 8 through Nov. 1 • 11AM-8PM

Single-day tickets valid any public Faire day. Tickets are NOT date specific.

$40Reg. $45

PA REN FAIRE CHILD PASS Saturdays & Sundays, Plus Labor Day Monday

Aug. 8 through Nov. 1 • 11AM-8PM

Valid all public Faire days. Child Season Pass for those aged 5-11.

+$2.75 Processing Fee +$2.75 Processing Fee

5 Holidays at Mount Hope: Open House

Located Between the Winery & Brewery

The perfect gathering place to enjoy craft beverages produced on the grounds of

Mount Hope Estate! Take a seat inside and, together, we'll craft some memories.

Featuring a pub grub menu with unique Poutine options!

Hosting a get together? The Taproom is perfect casual setting for all types of private special events.

Learn more at PaRenFaire.com/BarnBarrel

Located In the Barn & Barrel Courtyard

THE TAPROOM

SNACK CHALETS

WINERY & BREWERY TOURS Open throughout the Day

Stop by the Mount Hope Winery (Inside the Barn & Barrel) and Swashbuckler Brewery to learn how we make all of our hand-crafted wines, beers and ciders! Tour guides will be on duty to answer questions.

Mount Hope Winery

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In 2015, Mount Hope Winery's wine production returned to Lancaster County for this first time since 1980 inside the exhisting, repurposed historical barn. With 9,250 square feet of workable space and a total capacity of 40,000 gallons annually, the Barn & Barrel crafts new memories from the estate's rich history.

Swashbuckler Brewing Company

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Since 2000, Swashbuckler has grown from the original 364 barrels per Faire season system to a new production facility that outputs 4,500 barrels annually, while sticking to its pains-taking process of hand-crafting beers using the highest quality ingredients. Live Free, Dine Well, Drink Good Ale!

PRANCER'S POFFERTJES

Dutch Pancakes with Assorted Toppings Hot Chocolate & Hot Apple Cider

COMET'S GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE

Grilled Raclette Cheese Served on French Baguette Grilled Raclette & Ham, Bottled Water

BLITZEN'S BAKESHOP

Cookies, Brownies, Assorted Fudge Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider, Spiced Wassail

CUPID'S COFFEE ROASTER

Assorted Coffees & Spiked Coffees Biscottis, Stroopwafel, London Fog Tea

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Visit with Father Christmas 11:30–12:30 & 1:30–4:00

Special Pet Photo Session: Dec. 7 & 8, 2-4PM

Stop by the Merchant Marketplace to meet with Father Christmas to give him your Christmas wishes—Kid's even receive a special holiday treat!Want to create magical memories and start a tradition? Have your picture taken with Father Christmas this year at the Holiday Open House!

Photography by GeorJean. Please see photographer for pricing.

Wolgemut 11:00–11:30 & 12:30–1:00

Dec. 7-8 & 14-15 Only

Wolgemut (pronounced "voll gut moot") is an ancient German word which simply means TO BE IN A GOOD MOOD! Wolgemut strives to present the very best music in unique arrangements with a lot of attitute; in other words, Wolgemut plays Early Music for Modern Minds!

Wolgemut will also be traveling throughout the grounds of Mount Hope Estate throughout the day.

As You Like It/Up Your Kilt Cloaks, Hats, Kilts and More!

Beaded Chic Glassworks Lampwork Glass Jewelry & Art

Blue Thistle Pottery Unique Pottery; Specializing in Celtic Designs

Calvin Finley Photography Fine Art Photography

Crocheted by Kirby One-of-a-Kind Crocheted Hats & Gloves

Dark Rain Design December 14 & 15 Only

Clockwork Critters

Emperor’s Needle Handcrafted Leather Goods

Fleur di Lis Teas Specialty Tea Sales

Lady Leather Smythe Hand Crafted Leather Wares

La Forge Hand Forged Knives and Swords

Please Note: Not all merchants accept credit cards. An ATM is located in the Wine Shop. Merchant List Above at Time of Print and Subject to Change.

Perth Pewter Hand Casted Figurines

Red Falcon High Quality Armour and Leather Products

RF Fineries Handmade Pet Items, Custom Personalization

Rooks Gambit Educational Games

Ruth Roy’s Herb Garden Potpourri, Herbs, Lotions, Incense, and More

Sabol’s Woodworks Exquisite Wood Turned Creations

Sir Launch-A-Lot Marshmallow Catapults, Other Fun WaresSticks and Stones & Copper Bones

Wooden & Copper Roses; OrnamentsSullivans Fur Shed

Fur Hats, Hides, and PeltsTomboy Togs

Felt Inspired WaresWolf Spirit Jewelry

Handcrafted Jewelry Wood & Electric Art

Electrified Wooden Decor Pieces

EVENTS ON THE SECOND FLOOR Savor the rustic charm of the beautifully renovated historic barn overlooking our award-winning full production winery. The preserved second-floor event space features original wooden beams,

flooring and metal roofing, designed as the perfect showcase for a variety of events.

On the First and Second Floors of the Barn & Barrel

The Merchant Marketplace can be found, free from outside elements, inside the Barn & Barrel, home to Mount Hope Winery. Guests are invited to shop with a variety of merchants featuring handcrafted

holiday wares and other items perfect for the gift-giving season.

MERCHANT MARKETPLACE

Dec. 7-82-4PM

PET PHOTOS WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS

Bring your cherished pets to his workshop

on the second floor of the Barn & Barrel from

2-4PM and capture Holiday memories of your

special family members with Father Christmas

himself. Photography by GeorJean

Dec. 14-1511AM-4PM

CHRISTMAS CARD KINDNESS

Inside Mount Hope Mansion’s Library, grab the chance to spread some warmth

to residents of area nursing homes by personalizing a card of your own. We’ll

provide the cards and delivery, you provide the Holiday cheer.

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