Mountain Ash Country Manor

Some places make you want to stay a little longer. At Mountain Ash Farm Country Manor, the Niagara Escarpment fills the horizon and the evenings are made for watching the sun go down over the hills of Mulmur.

Set about an hour north of Toronto, near the village of Creemore, this boutique country estate spans 100 acres of farmland. The manor has been hosting weddings, reunions and special events for nearly 40 years, with spacious lawns framed by escarpment and countryside.

Around the house, five landscaped acres include orchards, a butterfly garden and wildflower meadows, giving couples plenty of quiet corners for photographs and slow moments between the bigger ones.

Guests can stay right on the property. Suites include the Belmont Suite with its marble ensuite, the Sabrina and Metro Suites that share a Jack and Jill bath, and the Rosseau Suite, a loft apartment with a full kitchen above the coach house. The South Wing offers a guest lounge with a kitchen, dining room and a balcony overlooking the escarpment.

Between celebrations there is a seasonal heated saltwater pool, a four-season hot tub, a spa sanctuary with infrared sauna and steam, a tennis and pickleball court, a gym and a firepit for gathering after dark.

For couples who want an indoor option close by, the manor notes that the renovated Avening Hall, about 3 km away, has a commercial kitchen and seating for up to 120 guests.

A family might arrive on Friday, share a swim and a fire, and wake the next morning with the whole day still ahead of them.

For couples who picture a countryside celebration with escarpment views and loved ones staying close, Mountain Ash Farm Country Manor offers a relaxed, restorative place to gather.