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Based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Philander Chase Knox Estate is a historic wedding venue in the greater Philadelphia region. Because it is nestled in Valley Forge National Historical Park, the rustic wedding venue offers 3,500 acres of rolling green meadows, majestic trees and colorful wildflowers. The atmosphere is elegant, unique and the epitome of a romantic oasis. Guests will be enamored by this charming and natural park venue.


Facilities and Capacity
In Valley Forge National Historical Park, the historic estate is based right over a covered bridge. The intimate wedding venue can host up to 200 guests for covered outdoor celebrations, April through October. A ceremony can be held right on the landscaped lawn, while guests can mingle on the slate patio or inside the antique rooms. The main event takes place in the gorgeous curtain lined, carpeted tent with reclaimed barn wood farm tables and walnut cross back chairs.

Services Offered
To plan a wedding day full of historic elegance, couples can pick from the venue’s range of professional services. They offer all-inclusive packages but also welcome some outside vendors. Their offerings include:

  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Event rentals
  • Event planning
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting and sound

Cuisine
Robert Ryan Catering & Design, the venue’s exclusive in-house caterer, can provide tastings, servers and dessert. Their catering and bar services include:

  • Buffet
  • Family style
  • French service
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Cocktail reception
  • Outside cake
  • Bartenders
  • Liquor license
  • Open bar
  • Barware
  • Glassware

Other Facilities
Two private Hospitality suites each with their own powder room. On the property, guests use valet parking and wheelchair access.

Other Services
Philander Chase Knox Estate is willing to host your engagement party, bridal shower, ceremony and reception. During these gatherings, they can provide the following wedding-related items:

  • Reclaimed barn wood tables
  • Walnut cross back farm chairs
  • Altar and arches
  • Chair covers
  • Lighting

History
From 1777 to 1778, during the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington’s army established a military camp on the property. The estate, which was built in the late 1700s, was the summer home for Philander Chase Knox, a former U.S. Attorney General.

Location
Beyond the majestic park, guests can explore Elmwood Park Zoo and Wissahickon Valley Park. Philadelphia International Airport is 31 minutes away, Northeast Philadelphia Airport is 41 minutes away and downtown Philadelphia is 30 minutes away.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$40

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
July
August

Reviews of Philander Chase Knox Estate

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Hannah Sent on 11/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Philander's Chase Knox Estate- incredible wedding experience

I had my wedding here in October of 2023. From the day I toured PCK to the wedding day, my family and I were taking care of with responsiveness, kindness and flexibility. The food was amazing, our guests raved about the butternut squash soup and the ribeye. Our dance floor was going ALL night with plenty of space for 200 guests. The venue was decorated beyond my expectations and everything was neatly packed and returned. I cannot express how seamless the whole night was. Amanda did an amazing job working with us for about 1.5 years planning. She was diligent, easy to work with, professional and met all our needs (never felt like we were being nickeled/dimed with unexpected costs). I will forever be grateful for all Amanda's hard work, creativity and making our dream come to life! Tahlia was our day of coordination, she made the day feel so effortless and did not miss a beat! Everything was on time and accounted for. I highly recommend PCK for your wedding, we had an incredible experience and our wedding day was perfect!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 06/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Philander Chase Knox (PCK)

We had a great experience with PCK (venue under Robert Ryan Catering Company)! Everything was laid out clearly in writing so we knew what to expect from booking to the day of. Amanda, the event manager, answered questions and provided clear information. Our day of coordinator, Talia, made the day effortless. Our guests raved about the venue and the food!
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Tess Sent on 11/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing day at PCK!

We had an incredible experience working with Robert Ryan Catering at their Philander Chase Knox Estate venue! They made our rainy wedding day a perfect one. The team was incredibly responsive and helpful during the planning process, and totally on top of everything during the big day. The food was outstanding (we had the best time at our tasting), and the whole staff was fantastic and helpful. We had the best day ever!
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Kirsten Sent on 11/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

They are amazing!!

Choose the Philander Chase Knox Estate for your wedding day and you will not be disappointed!! My husband and I are so happy that we found this venue for our day. From day one what we appreciated was that everything was coordinated together. Robert Ryan Catering operates the venue and coordinates the food drinks and even partners with the Master Baker in West Chester to coordinate the cake. To start from day one working with Amanda, our coordinator was east and well organized. She kept us up to date on every major milestone that we had to pay attention to and went above and beyond to make us comfortable and help make our day special. They food was also amazing, and our guests were raving about how good everything was. You are able to got to an included food and drink tasting which was a lot of fun. The passed and stationary hor devoirs were so good and there is so much variety that you can choose from. We went with stations for our dinner and again the food was great. One of the cool things was also that if you did not meet the guest minimum (which we did not) instead of just eating the cost, they let us out the remaining balance towards upgrades, we ended up with a flat bread pizza station, smores station and quesadilla bar to name a few. Again, the food was perfect! They also coordinate all the staff, including wait staff and bar tenders. We also had an incredible day of coordinator, Edie. She was amazing and so attentive. She had all our various appetizers brought to our suite and also had dinner plates made for us so that we were able to try everything without having to worry about getting it ourselves, which is truly a blessing when you are interacting with all of your guest. Not to be outdone was the beauty of the venue itself, pictures do not do it justice, it is the perfect combo for people who don’t want a typical country club or ballroom wedding. The Philander Chase Knox estate was historic with many places for great photos and the reception tent was beautiful and well put together. It is something different. Again, we cannot say enough great things and you want be disappointed with having your wedding here!!!
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Donald Sent on 10/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Daughter s wedding

What a beautiful setting and wonderful event. Cannot tell you how many guests repeatedly said what a beautiful place and wedding. Food was delicious, service excellent and friendly. Beautiful Sunny October day with trees changing color. Walking into the historic house with all the nostalgia was a nice way to enter the venue. Cocktail hour spread out between inside and outside porch area was cozy and intimate. Angela did a fantastic job working with my daughter and son in law and everything went off with no issues. Thank to all the staff who made their day so special. Highly recommend this venue.
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Anna Sent on 08/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Robert Ryan & Staff - Best in the Business!!

We were so thankful to find Robert Ryan and The Philander Chase Knox Estate on our wedding venue search. Our wedding this past June was everything we could have imagined and so much more. From the first connection with Amanda F. to the day of with Jalissa T & staff, we could not be more thankful for that team... not to mention the incredible food!!! Amanda answered every question, call, and email we (and our parents had) and handled every situation with grace, kindness, and professionalism. She even showed up on the day of our wedding to see us and wish us luck.. she is a class act! Jalissa was the day of coordinator who we got to meet and lock down for wedding day at our food tasting. She's sweet, organized, smart, and like the energizer bunny! She ran around from start to end making sure everything went seamlessly day of and I knew if I had any questions or concerns, she would be there to help me through. She treated her staff with kindness and respect, and they all worked together seamlessly! We truly could not have asked for better service and care! Thank you to everyone at Robert Ryan that made our special day perfect!
Amy
Amy E. Sent on 05/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't recommend PCK enough!

We had the best experience with Robert Ryan Catering at Philander Chase Knox! The location and venue itself is so beautiful and peaceful - all of our guests were so impressed by combination of the the historic estate and the natural beauty of the park. The staff at Robert Ryan were very communicative and helpful throughout the entire planning process, and were able and willing to accommodate any of our special requests. Our day-of coordinator was very friendly and professional, and made the day stress-free and fun for everyone! We got many compliments on the food, and from the beginning, we were very impressed with the variety of dinner options. We couldn't recommend Robert Ryan and Philander Chase Knox enough!
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Katelyn Sent on 11/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Team

I cannot say enough good things about this venue. Nearly all of the compliments from our guests were how much they loved the scenery, being outdoors under the tent, and the food. Our wedding would not have been as amazing as it was without this venue and the amazing team.

Every coordinator and staff member we worked with went above and beyond - not only for us, but for all of our guests. Every question was answered almost immediately during the planning process, they were able to accommodate everything we asked for down to the tiniest details, and the day itself could not have gone smoother.

I cannot recommend this venue, and the amazing team at Philander Chase, enough!
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Allyson Sent on 05/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible spring wedding at Chase Knox

My husband and I moved our wedding to Chase Knox in October 2020 when the Center City Philadelphia restrictions for Spring 2021 were still super tight. We were a little uneasy making the call so late in the game but Leigh and Luke made those feelings a distant memory.

From the minute we met with Leigh we felt at ease and super happy with our decision. She was so helpful, fun to work with and answered all of our questions with a smile. I must have changed my tables 10 times (sorry Leigh!!!!) and she never let it get to her. Luke was our day of coordinator and you could tell he loved what he was doing and that it was not his first rodeo. He ensured that each guest had a hot and delicious meal and that my husband and I always had a drink in our hand!

Our guests have told us that the food we served was the best wedding food they have had and that the house and atmosphere was perfection! It was truly the best day we could've imagined. Thank you so much to everyone at Chase Knox and Robert Ryan Catering!
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Nicole Sent on 07/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Quick and Easy

As soon as I walked outback of the estate I knew I wanted this to be my wedding venue. I cannot wait to get married here. As for the service, the woman showing me the venue was very helpful. She was able to provide a lot of information, pictures, prices, etc. She worked for a specific caterer who provided for multiple different properties so I was able to look at a few other properties before I fell in love with this one.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Amber Dawn Photography Amber Dawn Photography Wedding Photographers

Philander Chase Knox Estate is such a gorgeous place for a wedding! I just love the grounds with the nearby greenhouse, bridge, and barn -- there are endless places for stunning photos all on-site!

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Philander Chase Knox Estate frequently asked questions

Philander Chase Knox Estate includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Philander Chase Knox Estate includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Philander Chase Knox Estate includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by Philander Chase Knox Estate for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Park
Philander Chase Knox Estate offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Philander Chase Knox Estate offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Philander Chase Knox Estate offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
Philander Chase Knox Estate offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Philander Chase Knox Estate is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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