Entries by The Ellwanger Estate

Sketchy Marriage Proposal Rocked

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Brooks, a DJ for 100.5 The Drive in Rochester, had an ingenious idea to propose to Dianne via a caricature artist.
“I was trying to think of something different to do [for a proposal], said Brooks, who has dated Dianne for about three years. “She has a love of pictures and things to hang up on the wall so I asked myself ‘What can I do so she has a physical memory of that day?”
Brooks came up with his caricature idea and then got sneaky.

Guess Who Came to the Ellwanger ?

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While ALL my guests are famous, I simply couldn’t resist posting this one! Thank you Gerry Szymanski (http://gerryszymanski.com) for the photo taken during one of the many Rochester’s Image Out receptions, held annually at the Ellwanger Estate. Yep, John Waters (https://www.facebook.com/JohnWatersFanPage). He was hilarious and so was his one-man show, “A John Waters Christmas”. The New York Times wrote: “Like a wayward Santa for the Christams obsessed, legendary filmmaker and raconteur John Waters rides into town on his sleigh full of smut (December 2012) spreading yuletide cheer with his critically acclaimed one-man show, A John Waters Christmas”. You just never know who you will meet at the Ellwanger Estate.

Valentines “Blessing” Vow Renewal Ceremony 2/14/14

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“Valentine’s Day only comes once a year and there is tremendous demand from couples to renew their vows…So … Say “I’d do it all over again!” with a small group vow renewal at the beautiful Ellwanger mansion. Renewing wedding vows can be a meaningful and touching ceremony for you and your spouse. Significant anniversaries are […]

Meliora Weekend with Ina May Gaskin

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We jumpstarted Meliora weekend with a lively visit from Ina May Gaskin, renowned midwife from The Farm. The weekend was jampacked full with fabulous guests from all over the country, and we cannot wait until next year! We regret that we could not accommodate all of the last minute reservation requests. Please consider making early reservations for next year!