Lowndes Grove is a circa-1786 house on fourteen acres beside the Ashley River in Charleston, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with a covered piazza, a private dock, a grand lawn and a smaller River House on the grounds.
The main house at Lowndes Grove dates from around 1786 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands on fourteen acres of old trees where the Ashley River bends, within Charleston itself. Bluestone and oyster tabby terraces, a piazza facing the water and a glass-enclosed portico connect the interior to the grounds.
Ceremonies are typically held on the lawn or by the river, with the dock available as a backdrop, and receptions can go on the terrace under a tent or inside the house for smaller parties. A separate building on the grounds, the River House, is the choice for smaller weddings: it takes up to 48 guests indoors or up to 100 outdoors.
Enquire about Lowndes Grove →No, overnight stays are not available at Lowndes Grove. The venue recommends arranging guest transportation to and from the property, as on-site parking is limited.
Yes — couples must hire a full-service, licensed event planner who has been pre-approved by PPHG. The optional in-house planning division, Peninsula Events, is also available and accepts a limited number of events per year.
All food and beverage is managed exclusively by Patrick Properties Hospitality Group (PPHG). Their in-house culinary team provides customised menus, and a range of bar packages are priced per person.
Yes, boat arrivals and departures are permitted. Ask your Sales Manager for a list of recommended vendors. The estate also features a private dock extending seven hundred feet into the Ashley River.
Site visits are scheduled Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, with a limited number of Saturday tours available on request. A customised proposal must be in place before a visit is arranged.
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