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Springwood Manor TodayPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
As you enter through the wrought iron gates and stone pillars of Springwood, you enter a kind of natural Pennsylvanian paradise. The short gravel drive lined with a rare assortment of trees opens to a new circular drive and the
estate manor. If it's spring, summer, or fall, flowers will greet you, sprinkled through the lawn and peaking from window boxes. Cozy gazebos and large wooden swings also dot the grounds. The front entrance is canopied year round, alongside our new "Glass Atrium," an elegant glass conservatory in which to view the natural surroundings during all seasons. The Glass Atrium
With the 30' x 40' tent covering a patio to the east of the Manor, the Glass Atrium and primary reception room of the Manor can accommodate more than 200 people, with a choice of dancing areas. The Glass Atrium adjoins the Manor at the site of the 18 foot-wide garage door (which remains functional) although little else reminds you of the room's former function. Instead, inside the Manor, you're warmed by the large log-burning fireplace with flagstone hearth, the hardwood floors, and the wall of windows that look out to the expansive rear deck. This large Manor reception room frequently functions as the dance floor for wedding receptions and other social events and includes a Yamaha piano, which can record music while it's played or act as a computerized player-piano.The Deck
The three-tiered rear deck is one of the most striking features of the estate. Brides and grooms frequently descend the stairway from the upper level to meet their guests outdoors for the first time. Running the entire length of the back of the house, the deck's floor was constructed right around red pine 
and maple trees growing close to the house.During the day, the trees provide spots of shade on the sunny deck that faces the wooded estate grounds. The stone patio that extends from the deck is the site of many weddings. At night, carriage lights on the deck and patio create a warm, inviting glow.
The death of one of the trees near the deck provided a sculpting ground for more natural wonders. Keeping the trunk intact, the owners commissioned
two local "tree artists" to carve animals into the trunk with chain saws. A carved great-horned owl is perched atop one of the trees that holds more owls, a racoon and squirrels along its trunk, and two wooden bears cling to the trunk of another tree nearby. A climbing bear, small rolling cub, or a free-standing animal of your choice can be purchased through our gift gallery. What a great remembrance of Springwood for the new couple's home--or your own!The Grill Room
The Grill room is one of four entrances to the house from the rear deck. Named for its operational indoor grill with a dedicated chimney and oven, the cedar-panelled room is frequently used as a coffee station and to display those delicious homemade cookies that are part of the western PA wedding tradition.First Floor
Inside the house, the cherry wood panelling on the ceiling and walls of the first floor glow from an old-fashioned concoction of one part turpentine, one part vinegar, and one part boiled linseed oil. The parlor area off the grill room flows easily into the sitting room area, home to a second large log-burning fireplace. The first floor also contains a foyer, three bathrooms (one of which is handicap-accessible), the original house kitchen (where our china is washed and stored) and a new commercial kitchen, which is the province of Chef David Hill, preparing food on-site for Springwood and Villa events.Conference Rooms
On the second floor, five additional rooms are available for event guests. Each room is beautifully decorated in rich, natural colors with scalloped drapery framing the windows and wooden conference tables. These rooms are sometimes used for conference and/or break-out rooms and sometimes for pre-ceremony preparation rooms. The Front Gallery has most recently been converted to an office while the Board Room is suitable for group meetings of ten to twelve.The largest of the second-floor conference rooms is the Great Room, comfortably holding about 35 people. It contains a marble working fireplace and has direct access to the upper level of the rear deck. A study area with a large picture window overlooking the back yard, a lounge area, and two elegantly decorated bathrooms complete the upstairs.
The Tavern
Recently completed, the basement tavern features a vintage bar, log-burning fireplace with stone hearth, pool table, cocktail tables and dance floor. The tavern is most frequently used in the cooler months for holiday parties and to view sports events on TV.