Sixty-two acres of rolling lawns, a century clubhouse, and a team that has hosted
Central Ohio's weddings and galas for three generations. One venue, every season.
Thornbury began in 1971 as a private club for Licking County families, and it still is —
our members golf the back nine every weekend. But our gardens, ballroom, and stone chapel
have quietly become one of Central Ohio's most requested wedding settings, drawing couples
from Columbus, Westerville, and beyond who want manicured grounds without the hotel-ballroom feel.
Every event is guided by one planner from first walkthrough to last dance, our culinary
team sources from Licking County farms, and the grounds are tended by the same crew that
keeps the greens tournament-ready.
Family owned & operated since 1971
Amenities
Every setting, in one place.
From an intimate garden elopement to a 300-guest reception, Thornbury's grounds shift to fit your day.
The Grand Ballroom
A vaulted, chandeliered room seating up to 300, with a private bridal terrace and floor-to-ceiling garden views.
The Sunken Garden
A stone amphitheater of clipped boxwood and a century oak, seating 200 for ceremonies rain or shine under a clear-span tent.
The Bridal Cottage
A private, sunlit suite for getting-ready photos, with a separate lounge for the groom's party down the hall.
Clubhouse Lounge
A wood-paneled lounge with fireplace and veranda, ideal for cocktail hour, rehearsal dinners, or a Sunday brunch send-off.
The Back Nine
Sweeping fairway views for portraits, plus a golf-cart parade exit that's become a Thornbury tradition.
In-House Culinary
Executive chef-designed menus sourced from Licking County farms, from plated dinners to a raw bar.
We got married on the same lawn my parents held their anniversary party on. Thornbury feels like it already knows your family.
Claire Bennington, Married October 2023
Gallery
Moments from the grounds.
A handful of days from the past two seasons — ceremonies, receptions, and the quiet in-between.
Packages
A day suited to you.
Every package includes a dedicated planner, tables, chairs, linens, and grounds access from morning light through last call.
"Our coordinator Meg made the entire day effortless. Guests are still asking me how we found a place that felt like a country club and a botanical garden at once."
Sarah & Daniel Whitmore
Married June 2024, New Albany
"We hosted our company's 20th anniversary gala in the ballroom and it outclassed every hotel ballroom we toured in Columbus, at a friendlier price."
Marcus Reyes
Events Director, Baird & Cole LLC
"It rained the morning of our ceremony. By 3pm the clear-span tent was up, the garden was dried and re-set, and nobody would have guessed. That's when I knew we'd chosen right."
The Grand Ballroom seats up to 300, the Sunken Garden seats 200 for ceremonies, and the Clubhouse Lounge comfortably hosts 80 for a cocktail-style gathering. Most weddings run 120–180 guests.
Every garden ceremony package includes a clear-span tent with sidewalls on standby. Our grounds crew can flip the space in under two hours, and your planner makes the call together with you the morning of.
Yes — our in-house culinary team is part of every package and sources heavily from Licking County farms. We do welcome outside cake bakers and specialty dessert vendors with proof of insurance.
Not on the estate itself, but we hold discounted room blocks at two partner hotels eight minutes away in downtown Granville, and can arrange shuttle service for your guests.
Popular Saturdays from May through October typically book 12–18 months out. Weekday and off-season dates are often available with just a few months' notice — ask us about current openings.
Absolutely — florists, photographers, bands, and DJs of your choosing are welcome. We keep a list of preferred partners familiar with the property if you'd like recommendations.
Schedule a Tour
Come walk the grounds with us.
Private tours run Tuesday through Saturday, by appointment, with a member of our events
team. Tell us a little about your date and we'll follow up within one business day.
6400 Thornbury Lane Granville, OH 43023
(740) 555-0148 Tue–Sat, 9am–5pm
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Thank you, . A member of our events team will reach out within one business day to schedule your tour.