Spring is the ideal time to explore Maryland and Antrim 1844. Enjoy delightful brunches, scenic garden tours, and a variety of local events that make our Greek Revival estate, 24 acre historic mansion, and outbuildings a must-visit destination.
No Need to Go Far From the Hotel for Entertainment
Our luxurious hotel combines historic charm with modern amenities. While visiting, enjoy activities like tennis, croquet, drinks by the pool or pub, a scenic garden walk, and relaxing in your room’s jacuzzi tub (if booked). Don’t forget to visit our award-winning wine cellar & book your group dinner. For local adventures, everything you need is just a short drive from Antrim.
Visit Carroll County’s Hiking Trails
Explore Taneytown’s top walking trails! Nearby Roberts Mill Park offers 28 acres of open space and a scenic duck pond trail, while the upcoming Bollinger Park will feature walking and biking trails, a pollinator garden, and a meditation garden.
Maryland Craft Beer Festival
The Brewers Association of Maryland returns to Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick for the 2025 Maryland Craft Beer Festival on May 10th, 2025! Enjoy samples from dozens of Maryland breweries—featuring over 200 unique beers, including exclusive previews from soon-to-open breweries. The festival also features live music from six bands, plus local food and craft vendors. Click here to learn more!
Jazz & Flower Festival
The Westminster Flower and Jazz Festival on May 10th from 12-4 pm is held annually in historic Downtown Westminster the Saturday before Mother’s Day. It features local nurseries, delicious food, live entertainment, and over 200 craft and retail vendors. A perfect family outing with special appeal to moms, grandmothers, sisters, and caretakers!
Shopping In Downtown Frederick & Carroll Creek
Discover the charm of Frederick County’s 50-block historic district, a top shopping destination filled with unique boutiques, antiques, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Stroll historic streets and explore hundreds of independent shops!
Blossom Belt
Just 20 minutes from Antrim 1844, experience some of the nation’s most stunning blossoms! While we have cherry blossoms on our grounds, visit Adams County’s Blossom Belt for a variety of fruit tree blossoms. As Pennsylvania’s top apple producer, Adams County’s 120 orchards bring spring to life from April to early May with vibrant apricot, plum, peach, pear, and apple blossoms. Enjoy scenic drives, photo ops, and local markets, all just minutes from downtown Gettysburg and Antrim 1844. Use the Blossom Belt map to explore peak blooms, historic sites, and family-friendly stops. Learn more.
Mother’s Day Brunch The Smokehouse Restaurant at Antrim 1844
Experience a 5-course Mother’s Day Brunch with us on Sunday, May 11, 2025. It’s a day to honor mom or any special person in your life. The Smokehouse Restaurant at Antrim 1844 was named the #1 Best Mother’s Day Brunch in the Baltimore Area by Gayot for the 3rd consecutive year. Book now!
Mother’s Day Tea
Join Moon Garden Teas for a Mother’s Day Tea at the Historic Farnsworth House on Saturday, May 10th at noon. Enjoy tea and treats in the elegant Victorian dining room, followed by a complimentary history tour.
Strawberry Festival
Hollabaugh Bros. kicks off the 2025 fruit festival season on 5/31 & 6/1 with their 10th Annual Strawberry Festival! Enjoy live music, fresh strawberry treats, and bakery favorites like strawberry sugar cakes and muffins. Take a wagon ride around the farm and cool off with a refreshing strawberry milkshake.
Harpers Ferry
Just under an hour from Antrim, Harpers Ferry is a haven for nature lovers. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, the area offers a variety of outdoor adventures—from exploring the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, to scenic hikes like Split Rock Overlook, and even exciting activities like tubing and white water rafting.
Maryland Tulip Festival
April 19-27th
Local Homestead Products in New Windsor, Maryland is hosting the Maryland Tulip Festival. This family-friendly celebration will feature special event days packed with local vendors, live music, access to LHP’s beloved 5-acre free playground for kids, an on-site farm market, and so much more. It’s the perfect spring outing for all ages!
Spring is the ideal time to plan a getaway to Antrim 1844, with so many exciting events taking place across Maryland. Savor a gourmet Mother’s Day brunch, stroll through historic gardens, explore local art, or enjoy the great outdoors. After a day of adventure, relax in luxurious accommodations, sip wine on our scenic veranda overlooking the Formal English Tea Rose Garden, and indulge in a farm-to-table meal at our award-winning restaurant. Plan your getaway today!
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Richard and Dorothy Mollett
Richard and Dorothy, fondly known as Dort, are the heart and soul behind Antrim 1844’s transformation into a distinguished hotel. They have dedicated their lives to building a hotel like no other, a place where the service and ambiance leave guests wanting to return time and time again in a location of historic significance.