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The Howard County Conservancy is a countryside wedding venue located in Woodstock, Maryland, just 15 minutes from Columbia and Ellicott City. With multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces and 8 ceremony location options, this nature center is available to host a range of wedding celebrations. Here, couples are sure to find an idyllic location for their engagement party, wedding shower, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, or reception. Conveniently situated between Baltimore and Washington, DC, The Conservancy offers a tranquil setting and captivating natural scenes as a backdrop. Blending rural charm with modern comforts, the Howard County Conservancy is an inviting place where lifelong memories can unfold.

Facilities and Capacity

Nestled on 232 acres of private property, the Conservancy is embraced by abundant Maryland flora and fauna. Couples can exchange vows with trickling waters as their soundtrack or walk down the aisle beneath endless blue skies. Theresa’s Garden is a peaceful outdoor area, and for couples looking for a rustic feel, the exclusive Montjoy Barn is the perfect place to hold romantic ceremonies and capture beautiful wedding photographs. For celebrations held indoors, The Gudelsky Environmental Education Center can accommodate anywhere between 50 and 200 people, depending on the selected event layout. Featuring a number of eco-friendly structural elements, this building offers space flooded with natural light, a beautiful bamboo floor, and exposed wooden beams. Its largest 2,400-square-foot private function room can be organized in either theater-style seating or in a banquet configuration. Couples reserving The Gudelsky Center can also take advantage of a spacious covered terrace area, a balcony, a break room, and the John L. Clark Native Plant Garden. For wedding preparations, a private farmhouse dressing room provides a place tucked away from the excitement where couples can get ready for their big day.

Services Offered

Couples celebrating the beginning of the next chapter of their lives at the Howard County Conservancy are invited to arrange their own outside vendors. A number of event supplies are made available to couples as part of the contract price, including a 20-foot-tall screen, chairs, and round, rectangular, and cocktail tables.

What You'll Love About Howard County Conservancy

Couples rave about the natural beauty and spaciousness of this stunning venue. They also note that the experienced events staff is incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the planning journey. Take a look at the Real Weddings section for a little glimpse of previous celebrations in this fantastic setting.

Pricing information

Starting at $3,900 Starting at $3,200
Couples usually spend $4,900
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Couples usually spend $5,350
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Reception
$3,800 starting price
Reception
$3,200 starting price
These prices are available for the months of April through November. These prices are available for the months of December through March.
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FAQ’s

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,800

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,200

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

Our wedding packages include access the main reception room, outdoor deck, and clark native plant garden. Our venue offers 8 potential ceremony locations to choose from (dependent on guest count). Locations include Theresa's Garden, the Bob & Janine Grossman Amphitheater, historic MontJoy Barn (add-on), and historic Farmhouse Bridal Suite (add-on).

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December
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Reviews of Howard County Conservancy

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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
52 reviews
94% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.3 out of 5 rating
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Howard County Conservancy offers a beautiful wedding venue surrounded by nature, with options for outdoor and indoor ceremonies and receptions. The setting received high praise from reviewers, who appreciated the flexibility in vendor choices and the accommodating staff, particularly mentioning Grace. The venue's modern simplicity, spaciousness, and simplicity were highlighted, making it a perfect fit for a variety of wedding styles and preferences. Overall, the Howard County Conservancy was highly recommended for its stunning grounds, helpful staff, and overall seamless wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Howard County Conservancy offers a beautiful wedding venue surrounded by nature, with options for outdoor and indoor ceremonies and receptions. The setting received high praise from reviewers, who appreciated the flexibility in vendor choices and the accommodating staff, particularly mentioning Grace. The venue's modern simplicity, spaciousness, and simplicity were highlighted, making it a perfect fit for a variety of wedding styles and preferences. Overall, the Howard County Conservancy was highly recommended for its stunning grounds, helpful staff, and overall seamless wedding experience.

Weddingwire
4.7/5 52 reviews
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4.8/5 317 reviews
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 02/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Ceremony & Reception Location! 1000/10 recommend!!

My husband and I recently got married here at the Howard County Conservancy in October of 2024 and it was so wonderfully amazing!! We held our ceremony in front of the Montjoy Barn which was the perfect location for us since it fit our vibe nicely! We also had Blossom & Basket Boutique make our beautiful flower arrangements that we were able to upholster on the sides of the barn doors and hang on the aisle chairs! Our reception was held in the Gudelsky Center which has a partially covered deck where we held our cocktail hour! One note- you are not allowed to have shots served on the property, only seltzers, beer, wine, etc. just so you know it advance. We ended up purchasing our own alcohol and hiring bartenders to serve on the grounds. We were able to fit 8-10 chairs per table (8 comfortably) and we brought our own sweetheart table, since the Conservancy does not have one for you to use. We have about 150-160 guests at our wedding and I felt that the Gudelsky Center was perfect for that amount of guests! Our dance floor was the perfect size as well! Additionally, the grounds were absolutely beautiful for us to take our family and couples portraits on, especially at sunset!!

Kat (our Events and Marketing Manager) was so lovely and kind. She was super flexible when it came to scheduling meetings, and made sure that all our questions were answered in a timely fashion. During our tour of the property, she showed us a book with many wedding photos from the different seasons which I found so helpful, since it gave us useful ideas for our wedding day. Additionally, the Conservancy has a handout on their website with vendors that they have used for weddings, which we used for our big day! We had mission bbq cater our wedding and it was the best decision ever! Overall, everything about our experience with the Conservancy was amazing and it made our wedding day the best day of our lives!! Thank you again for helping us make our day possible!!

(Photos are courtesy of Jewelsy Photography, which we highly recommend for anyone’s upcoming wedding or photography needs- she is located in Frederick, MD but will go anywhere!!!)
JJ Bonta
Jj Bonta Sent on 12/25/2024
4.4 out of 5 rating

Great Value Wedding Venue

They didn't have extremely quick service all the time, but it was consistent and quality.
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Anushka Sent on 12/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue for our wedding!

We fell in love with this place almost at once! It offered flexibility of options for where to hold our ceremony, take photos, and hold the reception. Staff was amazing and so communicative and made the process incredibly smooth! I would absolutely have our wedding here again!!
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Howard County Conservancy frequently asked questions

Howard County Conservancy includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Howard County Conservancy for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Park
Howard County Conservancy offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Howard County Conservancy offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Howard County Conservancy offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Howard County Conservancy offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Howard County Conservancy is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in quality of service and 4.3 in flexibility.

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