About Colerain Forges Mansion
The History
The History
The History
Colerain Forges Mansion was built in the 1780s, with additions by the Ironmaster, David Stewart and his family in the 1830s through the 1860s. The estate includes the mansion and the stone house, built sometime in the 1760s, as well as 10 acres of historic formal gardens, including a boxwood maze, as well as woods and a significant stretch of beautiful Warriors Mark Run.
The Arts
The History
The History
Colerain Forges Mansion has hosted musicians, actors and writers, providing a peaceful space that inspires creativity. The mansion has also served as a location for five films and a play. The Colerain Center sponsors an artist-in-residence program where writers, musicians, visual artists, and performers can come and stay in the mansion while working on specific projects.
The Environment
The Environment
The Environment
Warriors Mark Run is a tributary of Spruce Creek, one of central Pennsylvania's premier trout fishing creeks. Our stretch of Warriors Mark Run has been virtually untouched for more than 30 years, preserving a healthy and diverse riparian community.
The Gardens
The Environment
The Environment
It's late fall. The gardens are being prepared for our big spring bulb planting weekend before Thanksgiving.
Lend a Hand: Volunteers Welcome
Volunteer opportunities include building trails, removing invasive plants and restoring gardens. We are also working on the new meditation garden as well identifying archaeological sites for future research. Volunteers are welcome.