History of the Bluestone Estate Venue

A Bit of History

The original bluestone home was built by Benedict & Anna Eshelman in 1770, as a gift to their daughter Anna, who was married to Peter Roesch. A plaque on the right side of the building (in German) is engraved with the 127th Psalm; “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”

A Bit of History, beginning with our own wedding…

Erin Armstrong and Chad Vinelli were engaged and planned to marry in 2007. Erin had always felt that the beautiful homestead on which she grew up, rich in history in a region settled by William Penn and during the American Revolution, would be the ideal place to host their wedding ceremony and reception. The main house, crafted circa 1770 with local quarry bluestone had been lovingly restored by her parents. The home showcases the lovely architectural features of the estate, with thick stone walls and multi-paned windows, working shutters and large flagstone patio.

And so, of course, the wedding took place on the grounds and was absolutely beautiful; and in fact was to be an instant tradition and the first of many to be enjoyed at Bluestone Estate.

The original stone barn was built in 1822 by Joseph & Anna Roesch, and has a rich legacy. In 2017, to preserve its beauty, a decision was made to completely refurbish and rebuild the massive, historic barn.

Erin and Chad still reside on the property with their two children, and are very excited to now offer clients a wonderful wedding experience like theirs at an incomparable historic venue destination.

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Stunning Venue!!!! Can not say enough about the beautiful Estate. From the breathtaking building to the picturesque landscape, this place has it all!! Erin and Chad are the nicest couple! They will make sure your event is perfect down to the smallest detail! We were so lucky to be able to experience Bluestone Estate!!!! Nothing else compares!!
Lillian D.
We had our reception at Bluestone. Erin was an absolute joy to work with. She was flexible and was there for anything we needed. They took such great care of us, it felt almost as if they were a part of our family. Customer Service is their middle name. They have breathtaking architecture and landscaping; we were able to get all of our photos done on the property.
This was so convenient for us, as we wanted to join our guests at cocktail hour, and we were able to simply walk on over after photos! Easily the best venue in the Lancaster, PA area, in every sense. Thank you, Erin and team, for allowing us to host our special day in your space.
Jennifer R.
Erin and her family and team go above and beyond to make sure every detail of the day is perfect! I love that they work with wedding coordinators to make sure that the couple has all of their needs met and pull off such a seamless day!! From the moment you drive down the lane, you are transported to a peaceful place! Every detail has been thought out! From the more than accommodating getting ready rooms, down to the gorgeous lighting, Erin and Chad have poured their heart and souls into transforming this historic property into a modern day dream wedding venue!!! Your guests will be wowed by the ambiance and care that Bluestone Delivers!! We are so thankful to have celebrated at such a beautiful place.
Ashley K.
I will never get over how amazing this wedding venue has been to work with, and the absolute dream come true my wedding day was. Erin went far above and beyond to make everything leading up to my wedding and including my wedding perfect in every way. Erin, Chad, and the staff have been everything I could have hoped and dreamed of and far more This venue was breathtaking and we had so many guests comment on how beautiful the venue was and how well it was run. If you’re looking for a wedding venue that makes every single aspect of your wedding run smoothly, efficiently, perfectly, and people who have the biggest and most genuine hearts look no further. I will forever be thankful our paths led us here. Truly an incredible venue run by even better people. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything!
Megan A.