A charming place for micro-weddings, group retreats and other small celebrations.

Unforgettable gatherings.

A family-owned venue beaming with character.

Located adjacent to Kirkwood Inn, the Historic Kirkwood House offers an intimate, inviting alternative to modern event halls for:

Micro-weddings
Baby and bridal showers
Professional meetings
Community open houses
Church retreats
Book clubs
Other small gatherings

Dating to 1799, this two-story gathering place features original flooring, hand hewn beams, heritage woodwork and period accents for an unforgettable setting that feels both relaxed and refined.

Decorated Christmas tree with ornaments near a window in a dining room with a wooden table and carved chairs, decorated festive garlands and candles on a mantelpiece.

Outline drawing of a two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a tree to the right.

Steeped in local history.

The regional lore of the Historic Kirkwood House starts more than 225 years ago. In 1799, Associate Judge Jacob D. Lowe built the modest home to accommodate both his family and stagecoach travelers. The two-story farmhouse served as a routine stopping place for Congressman Henry Clay and other politicians en route to Washington D.C. throughout the 1800s.

In 1820, Postmaster William Kirkwood opened a post office at Lowe’s family inn and hitching post, saving locals a half-day trip to Lebanon to pick up mail.

The Eves family honored the home’s historical significance by renaming the property “Kirkwood” and carefully restoring the original farmhouse’s authentic character—including the preservation of core architectural elements and the addition of period appropriate colors and decor.

A dining room with a long table set for a formal meal, decorated with a floral centerpiece, candles, and fine china. The room has large windows with valances, framed artwork, and a gold-framed mirror, with hardwood flooring.

A fancy floral cake plate with small mini sandwiches and tea cakes, decorated with small fabric flags and pink beads. In the background, a teapot with floral pattern, a tiered tray with cupcakes, and a table with a tea party setup; a 'Happy Birthday'

A dining area with four tables covered in white tablecloths, each decorated with a flower arrangement. The room has wooden floors, brown walls, and is lit by natural light from windows and a chandelier. There is a small railing overlooking a lower le

A dining room with a large rectangular table set for a formal meal, featuring floral-patterned china, crystal glasses, silverware, white napkins, and a colorful floral centerpiece. There are six wooden chairs around the table with upholstered seats,

A white gazebo decorated with flowers and ribbons, set up for a wedding or special event in a garden with trees and plants.

A dining room with a table covered with a white patterned tablecloth, a flower arrangement centerpiece, a china cabinet with decorative items, framed artwork on the wall, and two large windows with curtains letting in natural light.

Tea set on a table with a three-tiered tray of assorted desserts, including finger sandwiches, cupcakes, brownies, and lemon wedges, with floral china teapot and cups, and decorative china on a lace tablecloth.

A cozy dining room with four round wooden tables, each with a vase of yellow and red flowers. There is a brick fireplace on the right and a built-in shelf filled with dishware and decorations. A window with floral curtains lets in natural light, and

A woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of sunflowers stands near a white gazebo in a lush green garden. In the foreground, there is a black stone fountain with water cascading down, surrounded by small bushes.

A dining room with a long table set for a formal meal, featuring floral centerpiece, crystal glasses, and plated dinnerware. The room has yellow walls, hardwood flooring, and decorative window treatments. A chandelier hangs above the table, and there

Decorative wall scene with a black carved mirror, wall-mounted light fixture with two lampshades, and Christmas greenery with red berries, ribbons, and bows. A black display cabinet is partially visible on the right.

Decorated Christmas tree in a sunny dining room with a fireplace, floral curtains, and antique furniture.

A black and cream coach bus with a large horse graphic and the text "McCarter Coach & Tour" parked on a paved lot, with trees in the background.

Elegant dining room with a floral arrangement on the table, a fireplace with a mirror above it decorated with greenery, and candles on the mantel

Snow-covered bushes and trees outside a house decorated for Christmas, with a wreath on the window and garland on the porch columns.

Snow-covered front yard with bushes, a tree, and a lamp post in front of a yellow house.

Close-up of a Christmas floral arrangement with poinsettias and greenery, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive decorations in the blurred background.

A yellow two-story house with a snow-covered roof, surrounded by snow on the ground and trees, with a lit Christmas tree visible near the porch during snowfall at night.