Pricing & Sample Itineraries
Erie’s Premier Intimate Wedding & Event Venue
Welcome to NorthWestern PA’s most beautiful yet affordable venue that lets you bring your exact vision to life! Please see our event tab to learn more about the extensive list of events you can have with us.
Important note: Weddings for over 30 and Non-Wedding events are priced differently as Weddings are on property longer and require more detailed service, communication, and planning. We are happy to offer you very competitive prices for either type of event!
Events
What’s included in a standard event rental:
4 hours on property
Large farm table for your food display
Beverage table with water dispenser and glassware
Cake table and gift benches
Optional guest of honor seating area
Teacher’s cabinet / book shelves for decorations
Chalkboards to personalize with photos, messages, or your theme
Music selections through Sonos surround sound system
Fresh cotton hand towels and candles in the restrooms
Seating for events in the Tavern and Courtyard (if used)
What’s additional in a standard event rental:
Tables (Schoolroom only) – $15 each
Ivory Linens (Schoolroom only) – $15 each
Chiavari Chairs (Schoolroom only) – $5 each
Bartender Fee and Bar Tab
Extra Time (if needed)
*Also able to provide select tablecloths and specialty products upon request*
Event Pricing
Schoolroom level only – $400
Tavern level only – $400
Tavern & Courtyard (May – October) – $600
Full venue & property – $800
Semi-private rental (Wednesday – Friday) – $300
*Please request a custom quote if you are wanting to have a private event on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday evening.*
| The chart below is to help you approximate what your total bill may look like depending on the size of your event. Seating and tables for the Courtyard & Tavern remain the same and do not cost extra. Seating for the Schoolroom does have a cost for set up and use. | ||
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| Event for 30 | $600 is Tavern & Courtyard only. $400 is Schoolroom level only. An additional $240 would be added on for the 3 banquet round tables, 30 Chiavari chairs, and 3 ivory linens to the floor - totaling $640. | |
| Event for 40 | $600 is Tavern & Courtyard only. $400 is Schoolroom level only. An additional $320 would be added on for the 4 banquet round tables, 40 Chiavari chairs, and 4 ivory linens to the floor - totaling $720. | |
| Event for 50 | $600 is Tavern & Courtyard only. $400 is Schoolroom level only. An additional $400 would be added on for the 5 banquet round tables, 50 Chiavari chairs, and 5 ivory linens to the floor - totaling $800. | |
| Events for 60+ | $600 is Tavern & Courtyard only. $400 is Schoolroom level only. An additional $480 would be added on for the 6 banquet round tables, 60 Chiavari chairs, and 6 ivory linens to the floor - totaling $880. | |
Sample Event Timeline
| 10:00am | Host(s) arrive on property to load in and set up. |
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| Loading in and setting up: floral, favors, sweets, pictures, games, other decor. | |
| 10:45am | Set up complete and awaiting guests. |
| 11:00am | Guests arrive. Optional Mimosas/Prosecco Cocktails are served. |
| 11:00am-11:30am | Social time awaiting final guests. |
| 11:30am-12:30pm | Brunch/Luncheon is served by Caterer of Your Choice. (50 - 60 max seated in schoolroom). |
| 12:30pm-1:15pm | Sweets, Coffee and Gift Opening. |
| 1:15pm | Groom or Father To Be arrives to Cheers! |
| 1:30pm | Shower Ends. |
| 1:30pm-2:00pm | Pack up and Depart. |
Weddings
What’s included in a wedding rental:
Exclusive access to the full building, courtyard, and 4 acres of venue grounds
Set up and use of dining tables, cushioned chiavari chairs, and ivory linens to the floor
Set up and use of large farm buffet tables, beverage table, cake table, and benches for gifts
Set up and use of all tavern and courtyard level seating
Indoor and outdoor ceremony options
Wedding Pricing
Friday & Saturday 3:00pm – 11:00pm
- May – October: $3,000
- November – April: $2,500
Sunday – Thursday 3:00pm – 10:00pm
- May – October: $2,500
- November – April: $2,250
Weddings have exclusive, private use of entire 4 acre property for both the ceremony and reception
Sample Wedding Timeline
| 3:00pm | Bride and attendants arrive on property, photographer arrives. |
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| 4:00pm | Groom and additional family arrives. |
| 5:00pm | Guests begin arriving. |
| 5:30pm | Ceremony (Outdoor at Beech Tree or Indoor Schoolroom). |
| 6:00-7:00pm | Cocktail hour (bar begins) - Bridal party photos. |
| 7:00pm | Dinner Buffet. |
| 8:15pm | Cake cutting and first dance. |
| 8:30pm–10:30pm | Dancing (Last call 10:00pm). |
| 10:30pm | Reception ends. |
| 10:30pm-11:00pm | Pack up and depart. |
Bar Options
BAR OPTIONS / ALCOHOL:
The Schoolhouse (1897 Events LLC) is the sole provider of any open alcoholic beverages for any and all legal guests while on property.
Per PA Law: Guests may not bring coolers or any open containers onto property. Host(s) is responsible to enforce. Violations can result in cancellation of event.
Our host(s) can control their budget/alcohol costs by choosing from a variety of options:
1. Packages (see below for Generals & Captains packages) – are fixed price, unlimited drinks per person.
2. Open bar / On Consumption – host pays per drink and total cost is unknown until end of event.
3. Cash Bar – host pays for non alcoholic drinks and bartender fee – guests pay for own alcohol tabs
The General’s Package
- Unlimited drinks, fixed price per person
- Includes our Specialty Cocktails such as Moscow Mules, Mojitos, & Martinis
- Also includes selection of bottled Beers – including IPAs, Wines & Spirits.
- Built in bartender fee
(Shots are not included)
The Captain’s Package
- Unlimited drinks, fixed price per person
- Unlimited Domestic Beers, Wines, Simple Spirits, Standard Mixers, and NA Beverages. Includes Domestic Beer (Not IPAs).
- Built in bartender fee
Guests may purchase specialty cocktails – Moscow Mule or Martini for example – at their own expense.
The On The Wagon Package
- Unlimited drinks, fixed price per person
- For underage guests or non drinkers
- Unlimited NA beverages including Coke products, lemonade, iced tea, etc.
ADD ONs:
Champagne Toast – +$3 per person may be added to any bar package above. Or $8 per person without package.
Gratuity – For all of our bar options, a 20% gratuity will be applied. Our staff gets rave reviews and often receives additional gratuity from hosts because they believe the staff has gone above and beyond to make their event EXTRA special!
Special requests for the bar may be submitted at least one month in advance of your event. We will try to accommodate, in some cases, circumstances may prevent us from doing so.
Extra time beyond the 4 hour rental (7-8 hour for weddings) may be added on for a price of $100-350 per hour. The cost is dependent on the type of event as well as what that time is being used for. Please request custom estimate.
Catering
Our guests have choices when it comes to having their event catered at The Schoolhouse. For smaller events, you may choose to “self cater”. This is when the host becomes responsible for all the professional responsibilities detailed below for the caterer.
*Please note – in some cases, self catering is not permitted.*
Our hosts typically choose their own full service professional caterer. We do not exclude any from catering at The Schoolhouse. Each caterer should have a professional license to prepare and serve food. Each caterer should adhere to all food safety guidelines to maintain both hot and cold food storage. Each caterer should provide professional setup of food (buffet and/or stations) for guests with all plates, napkins, serving utensils. Each caterer should bring professional staff to provide table service (clearing/disposing of all food, plates, napkins) while on property. If caterer is not providing staff, then the Schoolhouse will hire staff to provide necessary service. Each caterer is responsible for packing up left-over food for host and for removal of all food waste from premises or to garbage receptacles.
If you’re looking for a caterer, feel free to review our vendor tab to see some of our favorites!
Capacity
Schoolroom – Up to 60 seated guests
Tavern – Up to 40 seated guests, 60 standing
Courtyard – Up to 15 seated guests, 30 standing
For indoor weddings/events, we can accommodate up to 120 guests.
*We have 4 acres of flat land and many of our guests choose to rent tents. Can accommodate up to 250 total guests with use of outdoor tents.*
How to Book
How to reserve your date at The Schoolhouse:
1. Check Calendar for available dates on website.
2. Contact Tyler via email ([email protected]), text, or phone 814-873-4510 to ask questions and/or book a tour.
3. Request Wedding/Event contract via email or text.
4. Once we have both your completed contract and venue deposit, your date is confirmed!