Post on 14-Feb-2021
An Event at Glensheen
Photo courtesy of Sternberg Studios Photography
Photo by Ali Leigh Photography
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
3300 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804 | 218.726.8932 | 888.454.GLEN | gevents@d.umn.edu | glensheen.org
An Event at Glensheen
Venues | The Perfect Location
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Lake Superior Shoreline
South Lawn
Carriage House Lawn
Juliet Balcony & Terrace
Main House Entrance(Indoor Venues)
Gardener’s Cottage
Our grand estate offers everything from a fairytale mansion, picturesque gardens to intimate lakeside campfires — perfect for your ceremony, reception or party.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
3300 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804 | 218.726.8932 | 888.454.GLEN | gevents@d.umn.edu | glensheen.org
An Event at Glensheen
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28’
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17’ 17’
18’6’11’ 6’
30’75’
61’ 9’39’
10’
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5’5’ 10’
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11’38’
Venues | Juliet Balcony & Terrace
Stunning is often used to describe Glensheen's Juliet Balcony.Most of our wedding ceremonies take place on this three-tiered
terrace overlooking the formal garden, Glensheen's hand-carvedmarble fountain and, of course, Lake Superior.
Capacity: 120 | Outdoor Venue | Available seasonally
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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
3300 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804 | 218.726.8932 | 888.454.GLEN | gevents@d.umn.edu | glensheen.org
An Event at Glensheen
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25’25’
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The fireplace in the Amusement Room is non-functioning.
Venues | Amusement Room
Come see why the Congdons spent much of their family time in their stylish yet cozy Amusement Room. Witha beautiful fireplace and elegant art glass fixtures, this space is easily transformed from tasteful reception to
impressive meeting space.
Capacity: 40 - 80
Indoor Venue
Available year-round
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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
3300 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804 | 218.726.8932 | 888.454.GLEN | gevents@d.umn.edu | glensheen.org
An Event at Glensheen
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17’17’ 15’ 17’
28’
120’
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17.5’6’11’ 6’ 15’
RAMP
STORAGE
30’
TV TV
Venues | Winter Garden
Glensheen's largest space, the Winter Garden, runs the entire length of the mansion. Featuring marble floors and brickwalls, it's lit with twinkly lights and authentic Arts and Crafts-era sconces for a charming canvas for your special event.
Capacity: 120 | Indoor Venue | Available year-round
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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
3300 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804 | 218.726.8932 | 888.454.GLEN | gevents@d.umn.edu | glensheen.org
An Event at Glensheen
Venues | Carriage House Lawn
Nestled between the Gardener's Cottage and LakeSuperior, the Carriage House Lawn is an exceptionalvenue for a tented event. It also features easy access
from Glensheen's parking area.
100’
100’
Capacity: 300
Outdoor Venue
Available seasonally
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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
3300 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804 | 218.726.8932 | 888.454.GLEN | gevents@d.umn.edu | glensheen.org
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Wedding Timeline
A Glensheen employee will be designated as a personal attendant to the bride starting at 2:30 PM to assist the wedding party in following the unique policies of a historic home.
2:30pm - Wedding Party ArrivalCheck into Gardener’s Cottage, Grounds open for Photos.
3:00pm - Vendor ArrivalVendors welcome to the grounds to begin setup or make deliveries.
5:00pm - Guest ArrivalWedding guests welcome to the estate.
5:30pm - CeremonyCeremony begins.
6:00pm - Mansion Tours + SocialGuests enjoy complementary tours and a social while the wedding party takes photos inside the Mansion.
7:00pm - ReceptionReception begins, including dinner, toasts, speeches, deserts, entertainment, etc.
9:00pm - Lakeside CampfireLakeside campfire lit at the Mouth of Tischer Creek.
11:30pm - Last CallLast call for alcoholic beverages.
12:00am - Guest DepartureGuests depart the estate.
12:30am - Wedding Party DepartureAll guests, decor and vendors must be removed from the estate by this time.
Schedule of Events
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
3300 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804 | 218.726.8932 | 888.454.GLEN | gevents@d.umn.edu | glensheen.org
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Wedding Amenities
A Glensheen employee will be designated as a personal attendant to the bride starting at 2:30 PM to assist the wedding party in following the unique policies of a historic home.
Venue Rental
Ceremony + Reception Design
Rehearsal Coordination
Day of Coordination + Staffing
Gardener’s Cottage
Mansion Tours
Audio/Visual
Lakeside Campfire
Our dedicated team will make sure everyone is ready to go for your big day!
Our experienced team will coordinate to ensure your day runs smoothly and give you peace of mind, while you enjoy your day to the fullest!
Enjoy the privacy of the newly-restored Gardener’s Cottage as a landing place for you and your wedding party.
Your party will enjoy exploring the mansion on a self-guided General Admission Tour during your social hour.
Enjoy enter taining within our historic venues like the Amusement Room and Winter Garden within the mansion. Or explore our grounds featuring the Juliet Balcony on the Terrace, Formal Garden, Tischer Creek and Lake Superior Shoreline!
Glensheen provides a variety of tables and chairs that are included in your venue rental. We work alongside you to create a layout design to meet your vision.
The Winter Garden + Amusement Room venues within the mansion of fer microphones, speakers, projector + screen.
Whether the sun is set ting or the moon is already aglow, a campfire on the shores of Lake Superior is the height of exceptional.
Amenities
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
3300 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804 | 218.726.8932 | 888.454.GLEN | gevents@d.umn.edu | glensheen.org
An Event at Glensheen
Catering costs are separate from Glensheen’s facility fees and should be made payable to your selected caterer. Please contact them to learn more.
Caterers
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Black Woodsbanquests@blackwoods.com
blackwoods.com/catering218.625.6144
Duluth Grillcatering@duluthgrill.comduluthgrill.com/catering
218.726.1150
New Scenic Cafélisa@newsceniccafe.com
newsceniccafe.com218.525.6274
UMD Cateringumdcater@d.umn.eduumdfoodservices.com
218.726.7177
Bellisio'scatering@grccorp.combellisios.com/catering
218.727.4921
Northern Waters Smokehauscatering@nwsmokehaus.com
northernwaterssmokehaus.com/catering218.724.7307
OMC Smokehouseinfo@omcsmokehaus.com
omcsmokehouse.com/catering218.606.1611
Tavern On The Hillbanquests@blackwoods.com
blackwoods.com/catering218.724.0010