Event Details
The Venue
Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood
12805A Mink Farm Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
Attire
Cocktail or dressy casual attire
Tie optional
The Ceremony
June 4th, 2022
Ceremony Begins @ 4pm at the Pine Cathedral
Please Arrive 20min beforehand
Food and Drink
Dinner will be a BBQ buffet
Please note dietary restrictions on RSVP
Alcoholic drinks will be wine and beer
Open bar, no cash required
The Reception
Cocktail Hour @5pm
Reception Dinner @6pm
Champagne Toast @7pm
Party 7:30 – 10pm
Weather
The average high temperature in the area is 80 degrees.
The venue is on a mountain, and the temperature is usually 5 – 10 degrees cooler.
A Note on Photography:
We have hired a FABULOUS photographer to capture our special day. As such, our ceremony will be UNPLUGGED – please do not take any photos during the ceremony.
Please take as many pictures as you like during the reception though! Just please be mindful of any shots our photographer is trying to capture.
Travel and Accommodations
Please view this handy map to navigate the area!
Transportation
By Plane:
The closest airports are BWI (Baltimore) and IAD (Dulles, VA).
For out-of-town guests who would like to arrive closer to where we live, we recommend flying into IAD.
Getting Around:
By Car
We have Uber, Lyft, and various car rental companies in the area.
The easiest way to get around the area is to rent a car. If you would like to carpool with other wedding attendees (need or offering a ride) please let us know.
Shuttle Bus
If flying into BWI, you can take the Bay Runner Shuttle from BWI to downtown Frederick, MD. Schedule and rates can be found HERE.
Train
Get around locally with the DC Metro.
Use the MARC to travel between Baltimore and DC.
Accommodations
We have chosen not to reserve a hotel block, simply because there are so many options! Below are a few of our recommendations.
AirBnB and HomeAway are also great options!
Hotels in Frederick (closer to venue):
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Frederick
>> Book HERE
Hampton Inn & Suites Frederick-Fort Detrick
>> Book HERE
Best Western Historic Frederick
>> Book HERE
Hotels in Northern Virginia (close to Dulles Airport):
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sterling – Dulles Airport
>> Book HERE
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at Dulles Airport
>> Book HERE
Hyatt Regency Dulles
>> Book HERE
Washington Dulles Marriott Suites
>> Book HERE
Other Accommodations:
Hollerstown Hill Bed and Breakfast
Cute little historic inn in downtown Frederick
>> Book HERE
Ole Mink Farm Recreation Resort
Rustic option with cabins. Right down the road from wedding venue.
>> Book HERE
Lansdowne Resort and Spa
Fancy resort and spa for those that want some pampering.
>> Book HERE
Directions to the Venue
Directions from Frederick/Baltimore/DC (when Rt 77 is open):
Take Route 15 North towards Gettysburg and Thurmont (from Washington, I-270, this is not truly an exit; continue straight on I-270, which blends into 15 North). Thurmont is about 15 miles northwest of Frederick.
There are three Thurmont exits; take the second exit, for Route 77. The exit ramp is a very sharp curve and the deceleration lane is short, so take care here. At the stop sign turn RIGHT onto Route 77 West, towards Hagerstown and Smithsburg.
Stay on this windy, climbing road for approximately 2.9 miles, and just after Park Central Road on the right, turn LEFT onto Catoctin Hollow Road. At this point, you are entering Cunningham Falls State Park (William Houck Picnic Area) and you will see the lake on your right, through the trees.
Continue on Catoctin Hollow Road approximately 2.8 miles, pass Wigville Road, and turn RIGHT onto Mink Farm Road.
*Any wedding guests – follow directions below to the Main Lodge
- To access the Main Lodge at ThorpeWood:
Continue on Mink Farm Road for 1.1 miles. While on Mink Farm Road, you will cross a small stream and then go up a steep hill, road will level out for a short distance, then there will be a slight uphill section and then the road will begin to descend. At the bottom of this short descent, the road crosses a stream and goes from paved to gravel. After traveling 200 feet on the gravel, you will see a lane on the left, marked by a carved wooden “ThorpeWood” sign. Turn LEFT into this lane and in 150 feet when the driveway divides, stay to the RIGHT to get the Lodge.