The Plantation

Wedding Day

The Plantation • Home of Adrienne Stein & Quang Ho

Ceremony

The Plantation • Home of Quang Ho & Adrienne Stein

Reception

Our Wedding

Adrienne and Quang's story began at the Portrait Society of America conference in 2015, where Quang was painting a portrait demo on stage in front of 800 artists, one of whom was Adrienne. She had known of Quang from her art magazines since she was a teenager. Adrienne introduced herself to Quang afterwards when artists were gathering at the conference hotel bar, and they struck up a conversation. Quang's best friend and epic wing man Tommy, who was attending the conference as Quang's "date", saw a sweet connection happening and gave Adrienne his ticket to attend the formal Faculty Banquet with Quang in his place. Adrienne took the bait. Q&amp;A are forever indebted to Tommy's generosity and intuition! They got to know each other at the banquet and recognized that each other were special. Fast forward, Adrienne attended a friend's wedding in Alaska and booked a long layover in Denver to see Quang and other friends in the area. A studio visit with Quang turned into a gourmet 5-course meal prepared for Adrienne at his home the next night, and then into subsequent days spent together with deep soulful conversations going late into the night. Adrienne returned to her home in Pennsylvania knowing that life would never be the same. For their first official date, Quang flew Adrienne out to spend the Fourth of July weekend with him in Aspen to see Renée Fleming perform at the Aspen Music Festival. They reveled in the beauty of music and nature, hiked Maroon Bells, drove Quang's Porsche convertible through the mountains, and saw a double rainbow. Quang and Adrienne have been inseparable ever since, and made their lives together going back and forth between Colorado and Pennsylvania. As full time professional artists, they are able to live and work wherever they feel inspired.In 2017, Quang and Adrienne bought their home at 4845 Plantation Ln. in Hellam, PA where their wedding will take place. The historic limestone home, built in 1764, is 5 miles from where Adrienne grew up. She had admired it since childhood. The former owner had been an artist and master gardener, turning the grounds into a lush botanical masterpiece. It seemed destined to be theirs. They got right to work designing and building two studios on the far end of their 3-acre property. They divide their time, maintaining residences in Colorado and Pennsylvania. Since 2016 they have enjoyed travel adventures together, working together on their home and studio projects, dreaming together, cooking together, and still savoring those long conversations that last deep into the night.

Our Story

Use code SH2020 for the Stein/Ho wedding group discount

Heritage Hills Golf Resort

Link goes directly to book our wedding group rate. If booking by phone, please ask for the Stein/Ho wedding rate.

Courtyard by Marriott York

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) - 29 miles

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) - 71 miles

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 105 miles

Travel

Experience the world of Longwood Gardens, a place to see dazzling displays that elevate the art of horticulture. An hour drive from York, it boasts over 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States in the Brandywine Creek Valley. Reserve your tickets in advance!

Longwood Gardens

Choose from any number of tours of Amish country in Lancaster, PA - just 25 minutes from York. See the authentic lifestyle of The Amish in Pennsylvania Dutch country! Try a guided tour at https://www.amishvillage.com or do the self-guided route driving the back roads of Lancaster County!

Amish Country Tour

Explore this important piece of American history and a turning point in the American Civil War - a scenic rural 45-minute drive from York. Have lunch and explore antiques in the small historic towns of Abbottstown, New Oxford, or East Berlin on the way to Gettysburg.

Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District, Cumberland Township, PA 17325, USA

Enjoy the glory of the Susquehanna River! Only 7 miles from Quang &amp; Adrienne's home, The Columbia Crossing River Trails Center is located in Columbia River Park on the eastern shore of the Susquehanna River in the historic river town of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.columbiapa.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Columbia</a>, visitors will find maps, guides, and brochures related to river recreation, trails and nearby historic sites and family attractions, along with exhibits and rest rooms.Bike or hike the 14-mile&nbsp;<a href="http://nwrt.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Northwest Lancaster County River Trail</a>, which begins at the Columbia Crossing trailhead. Columbia River Park provides the opportunity to launch your boat or paddlecraft and explore the river. The park includes powerboat and paddlecraft launches, picnic areas, historical markers, and land and water trail access.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiquesrockoutfitters.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An outfitter</a>&nbsp;is on-site in the park seasonally, offering canoe, kayak, and bike rentals, including shuttle service.Columbia Crossing’s educational offerings focus on the river’s historic, scenic, and recreational stories and experiences for residents and visitors, especially bringing river heritage to life for young people. Rotating exhibits featuring local and river history, art and the environment highlight the richness of the local culture through the centuries.

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail - biking and hiking

Motorcycle enthusiasts - don't miss the chance to tour York's Harley Davidson plant, just 10 minutes from our home. Established as an assembly facility in 1973, Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations in York, PA assembles the Sportster®, Softail®, Touring, Trike and CVO™ families of motorcycles and LiveWire™ electric motorcycles. They also perform a variety of manufacturing operations&nbsp;– making parts like frames, fuel tanks, and fenders.

Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations Tour & Gift Shop

Just 45 minutes from York, Inner Harbor is a sightseeing hub, home to Maryland Science Center with a planetarium and observatory, and the National Aquarium, featuring giant turtles, dolphins and electric eels. The Top of the World Observation Level offers sweeping views of the city, while a collection of historic warships is docked below. Power Plant Live! is a complex of bars, eateries and music venues in a former power station. Art lovers, be sure to see the Walters Art Gallery and the Baltimore Museum of Art - both free admission to see incredible collections! For a funky flair, don't miss the American Visionary Art Museum, followed by dinner at Paper Moon Diner.

Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD, USA

An easy day trip to Washington DC will allow you to visit the monuments and buildings of our Nation's Capital and the best museums in the country, including the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, the National Gallery of Art, and the Smithsonian Museum of American History. Most museums are free admission - a perfect activity for families! (2 hrs. drive from York)

Washington, DC, USA

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city, is less than a 2 hr. drive from York. Notable for its rich history, Philadelphia is home to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed) and other American Revolutionary sites. Quang and Adrienne love The Philadelphia Museum of Art as well as the Rodin Museum. For a freaky twist, check out the medical oddities on display at the Mütter Museum, or take a haunted tour of the Eastern State Penitentiary.

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Chocoholics and roller coaster enthusiasts - plan a day at Hershey Park. Take the Hershey Chocolate Tour for an inside look at how your favorite chocolate is made, and enjoy the theme park with rides for all as well as a zoo and epic water park.

Hershey Park

A gem in the heart of Lancaster County with an old fashioned creamery and a historic town square. It is also the home of The Strasburg Rail Road - the oldest continuously operating railroad in the western hemisphere and the oldest public utility in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Strasburg, PA

Only 2 miles from Quang &amp; Adrienne's home, Jim Mack's Ice Cream features a large picnic area, a 24-hole miniature golf course, a small zoo, an arcade, playground, and BankShot Basketball. A great place to visit with your family with lots of activities for all ages.

Jim Mack's Ice Cream/ Cones and Clubs

An outlet shopper's paradise in the heart of Lancaster County.

The Shops @ Rockvale

Visit the Appell Center for the Performing Arts for their First Friday tradition - Jazz In The City! Enjoy an evening of incredible jazz music from 5:00 - 7:00 PM&nbsp;. Tickets $5 at the Door; Students FREE

Jazz in the City - The Appell Center for the Performing Arts

Follow in the footsteps of Washington and Lafayette! York, PA has important Revolutionary War history, playing host to the First Continental Congress as they drafted the Articles of Confederation, making it the first official Capitol of the United States.

Historic Downtown York - Colonial Complex Tour

Just across the Susquehanna River, Lancaster has a rich cultural history. Enjoy the historic Farmer's Market, The Fulton Opera House, and the many shops, restaurants, and small museums in the heart of Lancaster City.

Historic Downtown Lancaster

Explore the capital of Pennsylvania, just a 25-minute drive from Quang &amp; Adrienne's home. Visit the beautiful capital building and its renowned murals by Edwin Austin Abbey, Violet Oakley, and stained glass by John LaFarge. Afterwards, enjoy incredible food down the street at <a href="https://www.mangiaqui.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mangia Qui</a> - the restaurant where Quang proposed to Adrienne!

Harrisburg, PA, USA

Things to Do

Wedding Party

Photos

Give

Though we wish we could include families in their entirety, space is extremely limited at the ceremony/reception site and is already exceeded with our current guest count. Please attend with only the guests who are specified on your invitation.

Guests with Children

Parking is designated on the shoulder of Owl Valley Rd. It is a long, wooded, safe rural road with no outlet. Please allow at least 20 minutes for parking and shuttle transport to the ceremony site.

Parking

One of Adrienne &amp; Quang's favorite activities is to sample and savor diverse wines. They would gratefully accept any contribution of your favorite wine to begin building their collection for their wine cellar! All varieties welcome - red, white, rose, sparkling or dessert