Labor of Love
Our Story
The Willows
Welcome to Our Wonderland
Seated on 22 lush acres of manicured and native gardens, The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion is the ideal location for your special event. Whether you are searching for a magazine-worthy setting for your dream wedding, or a unique and sophisticated backdrop for an upcoming corporate event or milestone celebration, our Wonderland of an event venue offers an atmosphere that is sure to charm and delight your guests
True Labor of Love
“The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion has been a passion project and true labor of love. I hope that will be self-evident while exploring the three floors of wonder-filled detail featuring elegant old stone facades, original custom mill-work, winding Victorian-era staircases, stained glass windows, and much more. We are honored to welcome you into our Wonderland of an event venue, have a magical time!”
– Deborah Myers Welsh, President and Owner
History
Our Victorian Queen Anne style mansion was built in 1891 as a summer home for Margaret Moser, widow of the Honorable Henry G. Moser, an iron manufacturer, legislator, and county judge. The mansion remained in the Moser family for 93 years before operating as a bed and breakfast in 1984. After the bed and breakfast operation concluded, the Mansion sat vacant for almost 8 years. We bought the property in December 2017 and since that time, the 7,563 square-foot historic mansion has undergone a restoration of a lifetime. She boasts three floors of wonder-filled detail featuring elegant old stone facades, original custom millwork, winding Victorian-era staircases, and stained-glass windows. We opened to the public in June 2021 and continue to create custom Wonderland experiences for weddings, social and corporate events.
Present
Behind the scenes, a passionate team manages The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion, united in their shared vision of Wonderland. This team approaches each day as a new opportunity to craft unforgettable experiences. Our staff works tirelessly to create each guests’ unique concept of Wonderland. Primarily hosting weddings, corporate and social events, we eagerly await to bring your event’s vision to life!
View the entire team of our Willows Magic Makers below who help to bring each dream event into reality!
The Willows Magic Makers
Meet the team
Deborah Myers Welsh
Owner and Visionary
Anthony Bianco
Executive Chef and General Manager
Allison Lunde
Director of Sales
Christie Griest
Director of Events
Erika Hegedus
Director of Finance
Future
Here in Wonderland, we strive to constantly grow and improve. We have several inspiration projects and plans in the works to continue to offer more opportunities in continuing to serve our community with magical experiences. Stay tuned on our social platforms and website as more plans continue to develop and unfold!
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