Picture Perfect ... A Wonderful Setting

for your Wedding and Special Events   

The lawns and gardens surrounding the Erland Lee Museum Home are beautiful during the summer months, while retaining their rustic charm. The grounds include several rose beds, a number of flowering bushes, many older maple, walnut and pine trees, an herb garden, a creek bed (usually dry) and a wooden pedestrian bridge. As well, the grounds include several benches and picnic tables, a heritage plow and a traditional maple syrup boiling pot. Farm fields surround the Museum, providing a delightful background planted with either grape vines or corn.

Inside the Museum, the 1870s Victorian parlour can be used for a limited number of people. The ground floor of the carriage house, with a backdrop of traditional farm implements, is also available. Many parties prefer taking a photo on the front porch of the 1873 home or staging a picture on the small rise on the back lawn.

Looking for a winter wonderland? The Museum is now open during the winter and retains its rugged landscape and beauty under a layer of snow. In fact, the lawn is usually pristine and unmarked; perfect for a quick winter photo shoot!

Wedding Photos

• The Museum will reserve exclusive use of the lawns or buildings for your wedding party.
• Washroom facilities, additional space for changing (if requested) and tables, chairs or benches can also be made available.
• In addition, special arrangements can be made in advance to use some of the historical furniture as props for your photo session. Photographers must make arrangements in advance with the Museum staff.
• A $25 fee is required to book the use of the lawns or buildings. A $20 non-refundable deposit is required to hold the booking.
• If the booking takes place outside of regular business hours, an additional cost of $15 is required to have a staff member open the facilities.

How about an elegant wedding photo in the 1890s parlour?

Picnics

The grounds of the Erland Lee Museum are a relaxing and beautiful setting for a family or group picnic. The Picnic Area can seat up to 60 people. Although there is no charge, donations are appreciated, and particularly if a large group is using all of the picnic facilities.

Note: Pets must be kept on a leash at all times when using the Picnic Area, as per the City of Hamilton By-Law.

Private Functions and Hall Rentals

For groups wishing to book the lawns and grounds of the Erland Lee Museum Home for private functions, the Museum requests a $1 per person donation.

Tea and coffee service is always available to pre-booked groups at a cost of $1 per person. A catering service is also available.

• Groups wishing to rent the Museum's indoor facilities in the Drive House for a special function are advised that the hall rental fees can be based on a flat rate or a per person fee. The cost includes table and chair seating up to 50 people, the use of audio-visual equipment and buffet tables and tea and coffee service.

Camping

• No camping or fire pits are permitted on the grounds without permission.
• Youth groups wishing to camp overnight may apply to the Museum for permission. Such groups must be accredited members of a reputable organization - i.e. Scouts, Guiding, 4-H, etc.
• Adult supervision must be provided at all times while on the Museum's grounds.
• The fee for such groups is $3 per person per night, including adults.

For more information about the Erland Lee Museum Home's ground and building rental fees, guidelines and availability, call 905-662-2691 or email erlandlee@interlynx.net