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Formally the Manor on Golden Pond

Based in Holderness, NH, Van Horn Estate is a luxury property with multiple options for your special day! Under new ownership and undergoing many renovations and additions, what was once known as the Manor on Golden Pond is now returning to the property's roots and being renamed Van Horn Estate to honor the couple that originally built the home. A new 150-person venue, The Mirador, will be completed in June of 2024, and there is still availability for this year! The Mirador overlooks the front lawn and has stunning views of Squam Lake and the White Mountains. For smaller parties of fifty people or less, there is also availability in The Manor, the original home of the Van Horns. There are stunning options for intimate celebrations as well. For smaller receptions, you can enjoy your celebration inside The Manor's dining room. This room boasts a charming atmosphere, creating a sophisticated dining experience for you to enjoy.

As you begin your magical day here, the friendly staff will show you to your designated get-ready suite, where you can stay after your festivities. The beautifully manicured grounds make a wonderful natural setting for your romantic exchange of vows. When you tie the knot, you'll be surrounded by the picturesque scenery of Squam Lake, the White Mountains, and towering trees. Van Horn Estate takes great pride in working closely with you to ensure all your needs are met. The venue offers all-inclusive wedding packages, making planning seamless and stress-free. From catering options to accommodations, they can handle it, so you don't have to. In addition, the venue has many activities you can do, including spa treatments, hiking the White Mountain region, kayaking on Squam Lake, swimming, and fishing.

We are bringing the property back to life, come be a part of it!

Frequently asked questions

Describe your venue:

Inn/B&B
Mansion
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
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Reviews of Van Horn Estate

3.0 out of 5 rating
3.0 out of 5 rating
2 Reviews
60% recommend it
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    3 out of 5 rating
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    3 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    3 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    3 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    3 out of 5 rating
User2422330 Sent on 11/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
With a small party for our wedding (under 40), we wanted a polished, comfortable setting for our reception, and the option to have everyone hosted close to us so we could arrange multiple family events over the long weekend of our wedding.
The Manor on Golden Pond was absolutely the best choice we could have made, all around:
- Almost all our guests slept with us at the Manor, which made for a perfectly intimate family weekend
- The service was impeccable - absolutely. Everyone was courteous, professional and on top of their game.
- The food at the reception and breakfasts was truly delicious - all our compliments to the chef and kitchen team
- The rooms were spacious, elegant, and beautifully appointed
- The setting was upscale, luxurious yet still "human" to the delight of all our guests
- With a moderate budget we were still able to subsidize the cost of lodging for 2 nights for all our guests, the reception and two breakfasts. No other option came close to this, in cost or quite simply in how perfectly wrapped up the final result came to be.

Above all, working with Brian and the entire team at the Manor on Golden Pond was a true pleasure: with our every request, we were met with a "yes - can do" attitude, confidence and perfect professionalism. Brian helped us arrange for every detail, and even found us a wonderful pianist to accompany our Cocktail Hour.

Our stay at the Manor on Golden Pond was simply perfect, and we are truly glad we found this hidden gem.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 08/04/2022
1 out of 5 rating

Backed out of our wedding!!

AWFUL horrible thing to do!! Brian, the owner, agreed that he would host our small (17 guests including us) wedding, all we asked was to have a 30 minute ceremony in the (beautiful) lobby in front of the fireplace and to have a horseshoe table set up for dinner. Any questions we had would take him over a week to respond with us having to call and/or email a time or two for promoting. The last question my fiancé asked was if he could provide some recommendations for limo/photo as I was having difficulty securing something and am not familiar with the area. He did not respond for a week and when he did respond, he left me a voicemail stating that he can’t accommodate our wedding. WEEKS LATER! We created the invites already (who would have known this place was so unprofessional). He is incredibly unorganized and apparently will not offer the warm, timely support for couples who are planning their own wedding (which is stressful enough). This is so disappointing and no one should have to experience this. Weddings are a beautiful time, do not let this place ruin yours.
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Van Horn Estate frequently asked questions

The space offered by Van Horn Estate for wedding events is known for:
  • Inn/B&B
  • Mansion
  • Restaurant
Van Horn Estate offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Van Horn Estate offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Van Horn Estate offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
Van Horn Estate is recommended by 60% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3 in quality of service, 3 in average response time, 3 in flexibility, 3 in professionalism and 3 in value.

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