Historic Acres Of Hershey

What Historic Acres Of Hershey does

Historic Acres of Hershey is a privately held wedding and event venue founded in 2014, operating a 7-acre property at 3425 Old Hershey Road in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, in the Central Pennsylvania region. Originally a working farm, the property has been converted into a multi-space event venue featuring a climate-controlled Pavilion with glass walls and wood beams (capacity up to 260 guests), a Barn (up to 40 guests), a 4-bedroom Farmhouse accommodating up to nine overnight guests, and multiple outdoor ceremony locations including a pond, gardens, and the Coop. The company is led by Venue Director Melodie Gomez, who has personally planned more than 500 weddings across a decade in the industry, and the venue is recognized as The Knot Hall of Fame and Best of Weddings 2024 and 2025.

The business sells tiered, quote-based wedding packages spanning full-size celebrations (Pavilion Package up to 260 guests, Intimate Pavilion Package up to 70 guests) through smaller formats (Barn Package, Micro-Wedding Package, Elopement Premier Package, Elopement Package). Adjacent revenue streams include corporate events, social events, table and chair rentals, and Farmhouse vacation rentals when not reserved for wedding parties. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated as one-time venue rental fees per booking. Go-to-market is sales-led: couples discover the venue through The Knot marketplace, an active 40+ article content blog, Instagram wedding galleries featuring vendor credits, and a referral network of preferred local vendors including Mountain Laurel Catering, Sound Results and Sound Waves Entertainment, Sapphire Road Events, Philter Photo, Floral Designs of Mount Joy, Ali Samarie Co, and Lancaster Cupcake. Conversion is driven through an inquiry form on the website ([email protected]), an online tour-scheduling calendar, and private by-appointment-only venue tours conducted Wednesday through Sunday.

The company is independently owned and operated with no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, or institutional funding. Headcount is in the 1-10 range, consistent with a founder/operator-led venue business. Service is regional, focused on Central Pennsylvania and the broader Northeast USA, with no public global footprint claim. The competitive position rests on the curated physical asset (multi-space 7-acre property with on-site accommodations and rain-plan flexibility), a decade of brand recognition in the Hershey market, and a referral-rich vendor ecosystem, rather than on proprietary technology.

Name

Historic Acres Of Hershey

Legal name

Historic Acres of Hershey

Website

https://historicacres.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Historic Acres of Hershey operates a 7-acre private wedding and event venue in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, hosting ceremonies, receptions, elopements, corporate gatherings, and social events through tiered rental packages for couples and event planners in Central Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination Wedding Planning (HSACABAD), Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG)

Keywords

• Wedding venue rentals
• Event venue hosting
• Ceremony spaces
• Reception packages
• Elopement packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Elizabethtown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Wedding Venue Rental: The primary revenue stream is venue rental for wedding ceremonies and receptions. They offer multiple package tiers including Pavilion Package (up to 260 guests), Intimate Pavilion Package (up to 70 guests), Micro Wedding Package (up to 40 guests), and various elopement packages. Revenue is generated through one-time rental fees based on selected package.
2. Special Event Rental: Revenue from corporate events, social events, and Farmhouse vacation rentals. The venue rents out spaces for non-wedding events with contracted time based on availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Historic Acres of Hershey operates a 7-acre private event venue in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, offering wedding ceremony and reception packages accommodating 20 to 260 guests. The venue provides multiple climate-controlled indoor spaces (Pavilion with glass walls, Barn) alongside outdoor ceremony locations with rain backup options, plus a 4-bedroom Farmhouse for wedding party accommodations. Revenue is generated through one-time venue rental package fees covering the Pavilion Package, Barn Package, Micro-Wedding Package, Intimate Pavilion Package, Elopement Premier Package, Elopement Package, and corporate/social event rentals.

Product overview

Historic Acres of Hershey is a wedding and event venue offering a portfolio of rental packages and venue services. The core offerings include the Pavilion Package (up to 260 guests), Barn Wedding Package (up to 40 guests), and various intimate packages including Micro-Wedding Package, Intimate Pavilion Package (up to 70 guests), Elopement Premier Package (up to 30 guests), and Elopement Package (up to 20 guests). Additional venue features include the Garden Wedding Venue with outdoor and indoor spaces, The Farmhouse (4-bedroom rental/accommodation), Social Events hosting, Corporate Events for team building and business gatherings, and Rentals for tables and chairs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pavilion Package An all-day wedding package accommodating up to 260 guests, featuring venue access from 9am until 11pm with exclusivity beginning at 2pm, three designated ceremony locations with rain plans, customizable cocktail hour options, climate-controlled reception area with sliding glass doors, and access to a 4-bedroom farmhouse for getting ready and overnight accommodations for 9 guests.
• Barn Wedding Package An all-day wedding package for up to 40 guests, offering venue access with farmhouse access from 12pm-6pm, three designated ceremony locations including rain plans, two customizable cocktail hour options, and dinner and dancing held in the Barn for an intimate celebration.
• Micro-Wedding Package An all-inclusive celebration for up to 40 guests, featuring 3 hours on site with Historic Acres providing a ceremony officiant, complimentary champagne, and wedding cake. Ceremony held in the Coop or optionally outdoors at the Pond on select dates.
• Intimate Pavilion Package A package bringing Pavilion charm and polish for up to 70 guests, including outdoor or Barn ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in Pavilion, property access from 12pm-11pm with farmhouse access from 12pm-6pm, one-hour rehearsal the week of the wedding, and tables and chairs. Available Sundays excluding September, October, and Holiday Weekends.
• Elopement Premier Package An elevated elopement package for up to 30 guests including 5 hours of event time, ceremony on lawn, catered dinner on farmhouse patio, officiant, wedding cake, complimentary champagne, overnight stay in farmhouse, and tables and chairs. Available Monday-Thursday and Limited Weekends.
• Elopement Package A no-stress elopement package for up to 20 guests with 3 hours on site, featuring ceremony in Coop.
• Garden Wedding Venue A garden-style wedding venue featuring lush gardens, serene pond, sprawling greenery, and an airy reception hall with glass walls and wood accents. Offers two outdoor ceremony locations, indoor reception with open-air feel, wedding suite and lounge, impeccably maintained landscaping, and overnight accommodations for wedding party.
• The Farmhouse Rental A charming 4-bedroom farmhouse serving as a cozy space for wedding couples to relax and prepare for their big day. Features a fully-equipped kitchen, large living room with space for hair and makeup teams, downstairs den leading to outdoor ceremony space, back patio with iconic greenhouse and grand staircase. Included in select wedding packages or available as an add-on rental. Also rented as a vacation home for Hershey visitors when available.
• Social Events Hosting Hosting services for social events including showers, celebrations, and various social gatherings at the Historic Acres venue.
• Corporate Events Hosting Corporate event hosting services including team building activities, conferences, and business gatherings at the Historic Acres venue.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mountain Laurel CateringcoreOthersPreferred catering partner recommended to wedding clients. Featured in multiple wedding showcases on the venue's social media and blog content. Represents the venue in mutual promotional content.
• Lancaster CupcakeminorOthersRecommended dessert vendor featured in wedding vendor credits on social media posts.
• Sound Results EntertainmentminorOthersRecommended DJ vendor frequently featured in wedding vendor credits on social media.
• Sound Waves EntertainmentminorOthersRecommended DJ vendor featured in wedding vendor credits.
• Sapphire Road EventsminorOthersRecommended wedding planner featured in multiple wedding showcases with venue credits.
• Ali Samarie CominorOthersRecommended wedding coordinator featured in wedding vendor credits.
• Floral Designs of Mount JoyminorOthersRecommended florist featured in wedding vendor credits on social media posts.
• Philter PhotominorOthersRecommended photographer featured in wedding galleries and vendor credits.
• The KnotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding venue marketplace listing platform where Historic Acres maintains a vendor profile. Venue has received multiple Best of Weddings awards through this platform, contributing to lead generation from engaged couples.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Farm at Eagles Ridge: A working farm converted to a wedding and event venue in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Highly comparable to Historic Acres as a similarly positioned farm estate venue in Central PA serving the same Mid-Atlantic wedding market.
• Bonnet Island Estate: A waterfront estate wedding venue on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, offering exclusive-use weddings with on-site accommodations. Comparable to Historic Acres as a destination-style estate venue in the Mid-Atlantic with bundled lodging and full-service event hosting.
• Terrain at Styers: A garden-and-greenhouse event venue in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, run by URBN (Anthropologie parent). Comparable to Historic Acres for its garden/outdoor aesthetic, social-event positioning, and photo-driven marketing, though with broader retail/restaurant operations.
• HollyHedge Estate: A historic estate wedding venue in New Hope, Pennsylvania, with multiple event spaces and overnight accommodations. Comparable to Historic Acres in scale, historic property positioning, and Mid-Atlantic wedding market focus.
• Bartram's Garden: A National Historic Landmark garden and event venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Comparable to Historic Acres for its historic-property positioning, garden/outdoor ceremony settings, and event-hosting operations in the same regional market.
• The Booking House: A restored 19th-century building converted into a wedding and event venue in Manheim, Pennsylvania. Comparable to Historic Acres as a heritage-property venue hosting weddings, receptions, and corporate events in Lancaster County.
• Cameron Estate Inn: A historic estate wedding venue in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, with on-site accommodations and event hosting. Highly comparable to Historic Acres given the shared Lancaster County market, historic estate positioning, and on-site lodging component.

Regional players

• Hotel Hershey: A historic luxury resort in Hershey, Pennsylvania, hosting weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Comparable to Historic Acres as a regionally-adjacent competitor in the Hershey event market, though broader in scope and offering traditional hotel amenities rather than a dedicated estate venue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/historicacresofhershey
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/historic-acres-of-hershey

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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