If you love history, this is the place.
The Historic Stone Manor House was Established in 1794+.
Welcome to the Story of
Prosperity Mansion and Farm
Our story mirrors many couples journey of building a life together: starting with desire, overcoming major obstacles, working hard, and seeing your efforts eventually result in something beautiful and lasting.
When I saw this property for sale some 20 years ago, it was sad and in shambles. But I felt drawn to it, as if it were beckoning to me for help. I looked past the decay and instead saw the timeless beauty and romance of the past.
With very little money but a heart overflowing with desire, I bought it. The grounds were a tangled wilderness with zero evidence of any intentional design. The mansion house was totally unsafe and uninhabitable in every possible way. Doing as much of the work myself and with my daughter as we were qualified to do, we tackled it one room at a time, one blade of grass at a time. Each year, as extra funds became available, another room was renovated, and another area on the property was improved. Prosperity Mansion and Farm is and always will be a work in progress, both inside and out—a testament to our desire to be good stewards and enrich its
grandeur.
With the greatest respect for the past, and a deep love of history, every last detail has been preserved to honor this property’s survival and enhanced with the highest regard and pride.
As I worked on this estate, I loved every minute through all of the struggles, physically and financially. But I always wondered how this property could help to pay for its own upkeep. Being over 230 years old there is and always will be things that need repairs and updating. This historical estate is a part of every fiber of my being; and I wanted to remain its caretaker as long as possible.
As I resided here, people that came to visit would always comment on its beauty. One day, after many prayers, I was led to think about making this a wedding venue. So began the arduous effort to become licensed with Frederick, Maryland to operate a wedding venue. It actually took years of meeting, hearings and working through massive red tape. . I stayed the course, jumping through many hoops and dealt with a forever changing finish line imposed by governmental entities. But I am proud to say that I did cross that ever elusive end point.
Prosperity Mansion is not merely an old house; it is a meticulously preserved landmark. We have successfully undergone the rigorous process of becoming registered and licensed with the Frederick County Register of Historic Properties as well as the Landmark of Historical Places in
Frederick, MD. This rare designation—earned through extensive review and formal committee approval, speaks to the genuine historical significance of Prosperity Mansion. This achievement involved formal hearings and the historical committee reviews and confirmation, both of which is a testament to the authentic historical significance of this property. When you choose Prosperity Mansion and Farm, you are choosing a venue that is officially recognized as a piece of Frederick County's rich history, allowing you and your partner to become a part of that enduring legacy.
We hope this part of the story encourages you to honor the property's preservation by choosing Prosperity Mansion and Farm as the setting for your wedding day. When you rent a privately-owned historic landmark for your wedding celebration, you are making a direct and meaningful contribution to its conservation. Choosing Prosperity Mansion and Farm is not only a choice to celebrate love, but a conscious choice to honor and protect history by directly supporting the preservation of this property. Carving your own notch on this historical, proverbial tree that has been a part of Frederick County's history for over 230 years, you too will become part of this history.
We would be delighted and overjoyed to help you celebrate the beginning of your forever here. We invite you to write your love story and experience the magic of your wedding day among the countless memories imprinted at our historical and unique setting. Hundreds of years ago, Joshua Delaplane named this land "Prosperity" as a special blessing, wishing for enduring success, good fortune, and abundance for all who walk these hallowed grounds. Prosperity isn’t just a nice word, it's a centuries-old intention for the land and those that grace it. Unequaled with character and whimsical delights, your wedding day will be nothing short of memorable. This chapter of your love story can only be written here, where hundreds of years of existence create an atmosphere of timeless romance that is exclusively ours.