ABOUT US
THE PLACE you’ve BEEN WAITING FOR
Welcome to Donovan Manor, where we make your celebration exceptional. This is where your dreams for the best day of your life come true. Once you set foot on our grounds, you’ll know that this is the one. Though it’s only 10 miles from downtown Raleigh, Donovan Manor is a stately grand house set on 15 acres of gorgeous pastures. Our expert staff and award-winning catering take care of every detail. Leave the logistics to us and put your energy into enjoying the most special occasions in your life.
Schedule a tour of the property today. Once you feel the magic of this place, the serene outdoors, and view the timeless elegance of our event spaces, Donovan Manor will be the one for your special day.
our HISTORY
AWARD-WINNING catering BUSINESS
Owner Jill Donovan–known for her award-winning catering business Donovan’s Dish–long dreamed of opening her own wedding venue. In her many years on the catering side of the wedding industry, Jill loved being a part of all the events and witnessing the best day of people’s lives as their dreams came true. She spent years looking for just the right place to create a venue of her own, but nothing felt right until she walked the property at what is now Donovan Manor.
“The second I set foot on the property, I knew it was the one. The stunning house, the railroad trestle on the back of the property, the gorgeous Oak tree, everything about it was perfect! It just has this amazing presence and it’s absolutely beautiful. When you’re here, you know you’re somewhere special.” - Jill Donovan
Jill took her time to thoughtfully restore the main house with all the modern amenities that guests need in a complete venue. She provides exclusive catering from Donovan’s Dish, her award-winning culinary team. With gorgeous indoor and outdoor event spaces, bridal suites, and 15 acres of private land to explore, Donovan Manor is the event venue that dreams are made of and where now, many dreams come true.
