Make Your Own History at Ashland

Ashland’s grounds are available for weddings and private events. Design your own unique celebration at the Henry Clay Estate.

Event Rental Information

Ashland is committed to providing a beautiful setting for your special day. The grounds are available for small, private, celebratory, or business events, including weddings.

Rates range from $1,500 – $5,100

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Please Note:

We are an outdoor venue only
The Formal Garden and the Estate are not available for events
Selma’s Catering reserves first right of refusal for providing catering services
Our maximum guest count is 150 due to the historic nature of our property
We provide physical spaces, bathrooms, and parking areas
We do not provide any equipment, lodging, or preparation suites

Ashland was Henry Clay’s family’s cherished home for nearly half a century. His historic estate has been preserved for your discovery today.

The Story of Ashland

Henry Clay deeply loved Ashland, the farm and home he built. It provided a place of refuge and sanctuary from a difficult and often disappointing world, and it was one of the few places where Clay regularly found happiness. For his descendants, Ashland was a place of great reverence and inspiration. For students and regents of Kentucky University and the Agricultural and Mechanical College, it was a place of learning and growth. Today, visitors see Ashland as a place of great history, pride, and awe.

Stay Connected

Contact Information

120 Sycamore Road
Lexington, KY 40502

Phone: (859) 266-8581
Email: info@henryclay.org

Hours

March and December
10am-4pm | Tues – Sat

April – November
10am-4pm | Tues – Sat
1pm-4pm | Sunday

Closed Mondays, Major Holidays, January, & February

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Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate is owned and operated by the Henry Clay Memorial Foundation (HCMF), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. HCMF’s EIN is 61-0461732.