Ironmaster's Mansion

The Ironmaster's Mansion is a renovated 1829 red brick mansion at 1212 Pine Grove Road in Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Peter Ege, the ironmaster who ran Pine Grove Furnace, built it for his wife, Jane. Today it is a hostel with dormitory-style lodging for Appalachian Trail hikers, a meeting space and a venue for weddings and events, open April to December and operated in partnership with the nonprofit Appalachian Trail Museum.

Staying at the Mansion

The mansion offers dormitory-style lodging for Appalachian Trail hikers, a short walk from the trail itself (Appalachian Trail). To book an overnight stay, contact the mansion directly at 717-486-4108 or IronmastersPineGrove@gmail.com. It is open April to December. DCNR does not publish rates or room details; ask when you book.

Weddings, Meetings and Events

The mansion is also an educational facility with meeting rooms and a venue for special events, including weddings. Book through the same phone number and email. For a bigger outdoor gathering, the park's reservable pavilions seat 80 to 140 (Picnicking).

History of the Mansion

Peter Ege inherited Pine Grove Iron Works from his father, Michael Ege, and in 1829 built a red brick, English Tudor mansion for his wife, Jane Arthur Ege, on the hill above the furnace. Jane died at Pine Grove in 1841 and is buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery.

DCNR says the house has an impressive list of guests and owners: senators, federal department leaders, a millionaire and a university founder. The owners of the iron works after the Eges included Frederick Watts, who founded Penn State University in 1855, and the financier Jay Cooke (About).

Getting There

The mansion is on PA 233 at 1212 Pine Grove Road. It is operated in partnership with the Appalachian Trail Museum, at 1120 Pine Grove Road.

Not Affiliated

The mansion is operated in partnership with the Appalachian Trail Museum, a nonprofit. This website is independent and cannot take bookings.