Judge Morris Estate

Meet Judge Morris Estate, a new wedding venue coming to White Clay Creek State Park in Spring 2027. Blending the romance of a historic countryside estate with thoughtful contemporary design, Judge Morris Estate brings a fresh perspective to its centuries-old setting. A stone house presides over acres of lawn and gardens, with 3,600 acres of parkland extending beyond. Among the grounds, the preserved walls of a former barn are becoming one of the property’s most distinctive spaces. A glass Solarium will be constructed within the original ruins, creating a reception space for up to 275 guests. The stonework will frame the room, while walls of glass open to sweeping views across the fields and woodland. It’s an old-meets-new approach that gives Judge Morris its own point of view, balancing the romance of what has been here for generations with a celebration space designed for today. The wedding day unfolds across the property, beginning with two distinct suites inside the house for getting ready. Guests gather on the expansive Chestnut Hill lawn for the ceremony, with Emma’s Pond in the distance and acres of open countryside all around. After the vows, cocktail hour flows through the dining room and parlor and onto the front and back brick patios before everyone gathers in the Solarium for dinner and dancing. Judge Morris Estate is operated by Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group in partnership with Delaware State Parks, bringing full-service catering and event planning to the property. Through that partnership, a portion of every venue rental goes back to Delaware State Parks, helping preserve the landscapes, historic places and natural spaces that make Judge Morris such a remarkable place to celebrate. Now booking weddings for Spring 2027 and beyond. *Conceptual renderings for illustrative purposes only. Elements may not be shown to scale.