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Brand New Elegant Wedding Venue! Located 10 miles from Bedford Exit on PA Turnpike

Whispering Hollow Estate is a private, 40-acre venue nestled in the rolling hills of central PA. We offer covered golf carts transportation for your guests around the property; across a covered bridge to our outdoor ceremony location, then down to our brand new 5500 sq. ft. Lodge (Reception Hall), which can seat up to 255 guests. It features a 20' stone fireplace with several 10 ft. windows on both sides of the room. We also offer a large covered back patio, as well as a deck off the front overlooking a tranquil pond and waterfall.

Our Bridal Suite is located in a rustic barn on the property and offers a hair/makeup room, bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Our Gentlemen's Lounge offers a pool table, movie theater room, restroom/shower, and gym. The guys can also take part in skeet shooting in the morning if they like!

Owner Kevin Leonardis designed and built this venue from his 30 years of experience in the wedding industry as a professional photographer. He has photographed over 500 weddings and visited venues all over the country, taking note of the special qualities that made certain venues stand out from the pack. He built this venue for couples desiring an whimsical, outside, or destination wedding in the mountains, but with the elegance and five-star amenities of a venue in the city.

Want to learn more about us? Call 814-839-2424 today to schedule a tour of the property!

We'd love to meet you and help make your once-in-a-lifetime event one people will remember forever.

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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 starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Linens
Parking
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$1

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Liquor License
Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April

Reviews of Whispering Hollow Estate

Kelly
Kelly Sent on 08/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

Absolutely amazing venue for our wedding. Kevin was great to work with, and made things easy. He's got everything down to a science as far as set up, prepping, day-of activities for bridal party and the guys. The wedding, for the most part, was stress-free. The staff here go out of their way to help, and our wedding was perfect because of that. Thanks so much guys for everything!
R
Rachel Sent on 09/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing from start to finish!

100 Stars if I could! Kevin went above and beyond in every aspect. He was responsive in scheduling calls to ask a million last-minute questions and from the beginning when we first toured the venue. It's beautifully decorated but still simple enough to include whatever decor you want for your own style. It's also nice that there was no restriction on the vendors we wanted to use and had free rein to select the best fit for our style and budget. The bridal suite couldn't have been better with all the space and styling areas and the groom suite is awesome as well - by far the best one we saw in any venue we toured. The guys also had a blast with the skeet shooting the morning of and the additional amenities offered are super nice. We loved having the ability to have our bridal party stay at the on-site cabins so we could keep the party going after everyone else left haha. What could have been a disaster that our caterer was in an accident and unable to bring our food turned into a wonderful dinner despite the circumstances. Kevin used his connections with a nearby pizza place to get us pizza, wings, and breadsticks within 30-45 minutes. And who doesn't want pizza after drinking for 4 hours straight? From what I've heard he was even in the kitchen of the pizza shop helping them make food to feed 110 people! I can't even count how many people marveled at how beautiful the venue was or asked me in wonderment how I found this place. 10/10 recommend and we'll be looking for an excuse to come back for another event!
J
James Sent on 07/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The finest wedding and reception I have ever attended!

Beautiful diamond in the scenic peaceful countryside! The professional attention to detail by all from start to finish for our family wedding was simply amazing! The wedding area and reception hall with their stunning country charm were beyond any that I have have ever visited. The host staff were courteous and professional and seemed to be everywhere at once throughout our special evening. The food was plentiful and very good. There were roofed gold carts to shuttle people throughout the beautiful stoned walkways for the entire event. I have been officiating at weddings since 1982 and this was the finest, most accommodating and strikingly beautiful location which I have ever had the pleasure to officiate at! The attention to every detail which our host provided from start to finish made this the finest ceremony I have ever participated in! I would give this scenic sanctuary an enthusiastic 5 stars and 2 thumbs up! - Pastor James Braunns
J
Jordan Sent on 06/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever

Kevin and his team are absolutely AMAZING!! We are beyond pleased with how everything went. His venue is beautiful!! Kevin is so welcoming and accommodating! He keeps to an organized schedule to help keep things flowing throughout the entire day. Our guests have been talking about WHE for days and want to visit again! From start to finish, everything was beyond our wildest dreams. We would get married here a million times over again if we could. We are over the moon excited that we chose Whispering Hollow Estate for our special day!

We HIGHLY recommend Whispering Hollow Estate to anyone! Give Kevin a call, and ask to tour his beautiful venue! You won’t regret it!
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 01/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect place for wedding

I toured a number of different venues and none compared to WHE. It was exactly what we were looking for, and it turned out just as expected. The staff are always quick to respond and always there to answer any questions and give recommendations for venues. I got to choose everything I wanted and use whatever venders I wanted. Would absolutely recommend
K
Kelsey Sent on 01/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

December wedding

We enjoyed our time at Whispering Hollow and could not have asked for a better experience. Our wedding day was perfect in all ways. Kevin is wonderful and so easy to work with. We truly loved everything about our experience and would choose Whispering Hollow again and again.
Corrine
Corrine Sent on 01/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

This venue has it all!

I can't speak more highly of the venue and of Kevin and Valerie who run it. We had a full day in the grooms suite/bridal suite, outdoor ceremony site, and indoor dinner and reception! What a beautiful place ran by very professional, efficient, and caring people who make your day everything you want it to be!
C
Chris Sent on 12/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service, beautiful venue. Highly recommended!

For those that don't want to read the whole review, the bottom line is that we would enthusiastically recommend Whispering Hollow for a wedding venue to anyone without hesitation.

Very few service providers rise to the level of excellence demonstrated by Kevin Leonardis and the rest of the folks at Whispering Hollow Estates in Alum Bank. We selected this venue for our wedding in November 2018 after evaluating no less than two dozen venues at varying price points and settings from the Washington DC metro area to State College PA and couldn't be more happy with our decision.

The venue itself is stunningly beautiful; purpose-built by Kevin from the ground up. Every detail from the beautiful fireplace and the massive solid walnut mantle to the vaulted wooden ceilings and tasteful stacked stone columns is well executed. Our wedding was held indoors but the outdoor ceremony site is stunning as well with every detail thought out including a raised pavilion to ensure all in the audience have a good view and a paved walkway to avoid any complications for ladies walking in heels on soft grass.

While the venue is beautiful, the real highlight here is the service. Kevin effortlessly ranks among the most amiable people we have ever met. He makes it clear from the very first meeting, in both word and deed, that the satisfaction of his brides and grooms is of paramount importance. He truly went above and beyond, exceeding our expectations at every turn. He and his staff were quick to respond to calls and emails, took care of coordinating vendors on the day of, patiently answered every question we had and leveraged his considerable experience to provide guidance and recommendations whenever we asked.

We would highly recommend Whispering Hollow to anyone. If you're looking for a venue in the area, give Kevin a call and make an appointment to go tour the venue. We think you'll be very glad you did.
L
Linda Sent on 05/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My daughter got married here this past weekend. Everything was spectacular, from the bridal suite to the grooms room to the reception lodge. Its a beautiful venue and Kevin did everything to make sure we and my daughter had everything we need. I received so many complements on everything. Love love love this place. Thank you for a beautiful day!!!!
S
Samantha Sent on 12/14/2016
4.9 out of 5 rating
This venue is run by Kevin Leonardis. He is a wonderful person and a complete joy to work with. His venue is absolutely gorgeous. If are looking for a venue that allows to really make it your own this is the place to go. You bring in the caterer, your beverages, and snacks, the works (don't let that scare you, Kevin is really knowledgeable and can help). He has a wonderful list of recommended vendors you can pick from for these services. We went with everyone he recommended and we were not disappointed. Our food (Flair of Country) was absolutely delicious. Our DJ (Mint DJ) was amazing. Overall it really benefited us to be able to bring in a lot of our own things, especially in regards to alcohol since our guests were not huge drinkers paying for an open bar was pointless.
Kevin made our day so special. I know he has weddings pretty much every weekend, but he made me feel like I was the only bride he was working with, he truly made me feel special pretty much catering to every need I had on that day.
A little bit about the grounds of the venue - the property is gorgeous!! We got married in the fall and it was stunning. He has some many bridal perks. There is a bridal suite which is where my bridesmaids and I got ready and hung out the morning of the wedding. The suite has a set up that will allow you to get your hair and makeup done at the venue, which was really great pro for me. There is also a grooms suite which had a pool table and couches for the guys to hang out in. My husband and his buddies really enjoyed themselves.
Overall, this was the best decision we made. Kevin was amazing to work with. I would recommend his services to any bride/groom to be.
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Whispering Hollow Estate frequently asked questions

Whispering Hollow Estate includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
Whispering Hollow Estate includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Whispering Hollow Estate includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Whispering Hollow Estate for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
Whispering Hollow Estate offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Whispering Hollow Estate offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Whispering Hollow Estate offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Whispering Hollow Estate offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Whispering Hollow Estate is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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