Rowena’s Inn on the River

Some places carry a sense of occasion before anything has been planned. Rowena's Inn on the River is one of them, an English-style manor set against mountains and forest above the Harrison River.

The inn is part of Sandpiper Resort in Harrison Mills, a riverside property that brings together the manor, cabins, a golf course and dining in one place.

Ceremonies can take place outdoors beneath the forest canopy or beside the water, while the restored manor offers a setting for celebrations indoors.

The resort's reception spaces can accommodate up to approximately 500 guests, giving couples room for anything from a quiet elopement to a large gathering of family and friends.

Sandpiper offers wedding packages as well as elopement packages, and the team describes a hands-on approach to planning. A preferred vendor list covers photography, officiants, florists, cakes, planners, entertainment and décor, and couples are also free to choose their own professionals.

Guests do not need to go far at the end of the night. Rowena's Inn itself welcomes overnight guests, and the resort's cabins offer more room for family travelling in for the weekend.

A couple might picture a morning round of golf with friends, a walk by the river before the ceremony and a long evening that ends with everyone staying close by.

For couples who want a heritage manor, riverside scenery and space for a celebration of almost any size, Rowena's Inn on the River offers a wedding setting with real character.