Lynnwood Arts is a one-of-a-kind historical venue in the heart of Norfolk County and we look forward to welcoming you as one of our valued clients.

Lynnwood Arts is in Simcoe, Ontario, a quaint rural community surrounded by diverse nature reserves and neighbouring local wineries and home-grown culinary experiences.

Our historical house is the perfect setting to glimpse into an alluring past with walls draped with inspiring art and all the modern conveniences essential for your wedding day or special event.

Facilities and capacity

At Lynnwood, we offer unique indoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions, and open-air outdoor space for ceremonies in the sculpture garden. While remarkable for its Victorian design and strikingly high ceilings, we provide all the modern necessities, including kitchen facilities, without evading the heritage charm of the house.

Several rooms can offer varied experiences based on your distinct event needs:

• The Starr gallery and Sitting room combined (first floor) can hold a standing cocktail-style reception of 100 guests.
• Our upstairs gallery can hold up to 75 for a seated dinner, or 100 guest theatre style ceremonies.
• The whole house can accommodate 200 for a standing cocktail-style reception.

Included in your rental cost:

• 100 sleek white folding chairs (see images) ($650 value).
• 6 cruiser tables with linens ($360 value).
• 8 six-foot folding tables ($110 value).
• 1 projector and standing projector screen ($500 value).

By booking with us, you could save up to $1,620 in event rentals.

Services

Lynnwood Arts has an in-house Event Manager that will assist couples plan their special day. We provide organized and detailed guidance to satisfy your vision from start to finish.

History

Built in 1850 for Duncan Campbell, who was Simcoe’s first postmaster, the home was known as Lynnwood. In 1902, Duncan’s son Lorne donated the building to the town of Simcoe. In 1972, the building was designated a National Historic Site of Canada and two years later, in 1974, it became the home of the Lynnwood Arts.

Today, Lynnwood Arts is revitalized and looking towards a bright future. An active space for workshops, events, children’s programming, and exhibitions, it is a vibrant, welcoming space that is inclusive and accessible to people of all ages.

It houses a permanent collection that contains over 800 works and features major Canadian artists such as William Ronald, Tom Hodgson, Robert Cadotte, and Alex Colville.