The Strong Mansion, located on Sugarloaf Mountain in Dickerson, Maryland, is owned and operated by Stronghold Incorporated, a private, nonprofit organization founded by Gordon and Louise Strong in 1946. The Strong Mansion is located fifteen minutes from historic Frederick, Maryland, one hour from Baltimore, and one hour from both Washington DC and Virginia. The property encompasses 3,000 acres of private land open for public enjoyment.

The amenities of this romantic site include a spacious ballroom, seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, a bridal suite, and handicap accessibility. The Strong Mansion provides 1.5 hour rehearsal time for the Saturday and Sunday weddings on Friday evening with no additional charge. Many of the original furnishings grace this beautiful home. The grounds offer three ceremony sites, formal gardens, and a tented patio that can accommodate 200 guests. This area is surrounded by the natural beauty of the forest.

Features

Ceremony on site
Garden, Patio, or outdoor area
Outside catering allowed by venue
Handicap accessible
Pond view

Settings

Ballroom
Tented patio – reception site: 150 guests seated
Tented patio with tent extension: 200 guests seated
Ceremony site – around pond: 200 guests seated
Ceremony site – Pergala: 150 guests seated
Ceremony site – view down the mountain: 180 guests seated
Outdoor Ceremony: 200 guests seated
Gazebo: 200 guest seated
Scenic overlook: 200 guests seated