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Founders Grove:
a private event venue in South Jersey
Showers, milestone birthdays, corporate gatherings and private dinners on six private acres in Magnolia, New Jersey. One event a day, up to 180 guests, 20 minutes from Center City Philadelphia.
6 acres
private estate in Magnolia
Up to 180
guests
1 event
per day
8 months
booking window
Plan your special event showers, celebrations & gatherings
Bridal & baby showers
A barn and garden setting for daytime and evening showers of 50 to 180 guests, with approved caterers, the Founders bar and Beehive florals. Venue rental from $2,000.
Social gatherings
Birthdays, anniversaries, brunches, engagement parties and soirées in the Carriage House barn and gardens, arranged the way you want them.
Corporate events & workshops
Team retreats, workshops, client appreciation events, holiday parties and corporate dinners for 50 to 180 guests.
Milestone birthdays & family celebrations
Big birthdays, anniversary dinners, family reunions and celebrations of life. For one afternoon or evening the whole property is yours, with no shared events and no cleanup at home.
The family had all six acres to themselves: kids running through the gardens, adults in the Carriage House with drinks, florals by Beehive and a dessert spread in the farmhouse dining room.
Exclusive use
The whole property is yours for your event window. One event a day, with no one else on site.
Spaces that flow
The 1743 Farmhouse, the Carriage House, the gardens and dressing suites. Use as much or as little as fits your day.
Florals, food & bar
Florals by our Beehive studio, your pick from our approved caterers and in-house bar service.
Event dates open eight months in advance.
Upcoming events chef dinners & classes
Ticketed events, classes and seasonal chef dinners that bring together community, artists and talented local chefs in our gardens and Carriage House.
Winter event schedule coming soon
Join the list and be the first to know when tickets open.
Fall Harvest Chef Dinner
Our most recent dinner · September 19, 2026
A multi-course seasonal menu led by Chef Ed Strojan, with specialty cocktails, wine and beer chosen for each course.
Why hosts choose Founders Grove for events in South Jersey
Unlike a standard banquet hall, Founders Grove feels tucked away, polished and memorable: lush gardens, historic character and an easy indoor-outdoor flow, near Philadelphia and throughout South Jersey.
One event a day
The grounds are reserved for you alone. No shared ballroom and no second party next door.
Indoors & out
A Gathering Room for up to 180, a garden cocktail room with a built-in bar and a covered bluestone patio with a stone fireplace.
The Founders bar
A licensed in-house bar poured by our team, from mimosa and spritz bars to beer, wine and open bar packages.
Tucked away, close by
Six private acres 20 minutes from Center City Philadelphia and 12 from Cherry Hill, with parking on site.
Stories from the estate
Event questions answered
Still wondering about something? Call us at 609.316.7626 or send a note and our team will help.
Bridal and baby showers, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, engagement parties, celebrations of life, corporate dinners, workshops and private gatherings. Start with our bridal & baby shower venue, social gatherings or corporate events & workshops pages.
Up to 180 guests in the Carriage House Gathering Room. Showers and corporate events are planned for 50 to 180 guests.
Dates for showers and special events open eight months in advance, and a $2,000 deposit holds your date.
Yes. You choose from our approved caterers, who bring the food along with service staff, cleanup, linens and china. See the caterers we recommend.
No. Founders Grove is a licensed venue, so every event includes a Founders bar package poured by our team. A 20% service fee and applicable tax apply to all special event packages.
There is parking on site for your guests. For directions, drive times and nearby hotels, see our Getting Here & Staying page.
Yes. Tours are by appointment only. Call 609.316.7626 or send us a note and we will set up a time to walk the property.
“An absolute dream to work with. Their communication was fast and they provided us with tons of great information to help us plan the perfect day.”
Jenn M. · Review on Zola
Ready to start planning?
Our coordinators will work with you to plan your event step by step, including your bar package and catering. Booking for events opens eight months in advance.
