Celebrations at Historic College Hall

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Plan your #NewCollegeWedding or event! College Hall can be blended seamlessly into the outdoors and is available to rent on weekends based on availability.

Our beautiful bayfront, with its natural foliage and historic mansions facing Sarasota Bay, is a popular location for weddings and celebrations. The elegant, early 20th-century College Hall is the former home of circus magnate Charles Ringling and his wife Edith. It offers a gracious living room with curving wrought-iron staircase and expansive fire place, enclosed portico overlooking the bay, and wood-paneled music room with high, fresco-timbered ceilings, burnished wood floor and grand piano.

Located at 351 College Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243. College Hall can be blended seamlessly into the outdoors and is available to rent on weekends based on availability. Spaces can accommodate up to 130 guests. For pricing and other inquiries please email us or call 941-487-4678.

Photo (above): Love and Style Photography

College Hall, built by circus magnate Charles Ringling in the 1920s on Sarasota Bay

The covered marble arched portico makes for a grand entrance. Photo: Angela Moon Photography

The sunroom of College Hall for receptions for any occasion. Photo: Cat Pennenga Photography

Mature live oaks and banyan trees decorate campus for outdoor ceremonies. Photo: Scott Sikora Photography

1920s decor and pink marble are perfect for wedding details. Photo: Scott Sikora Photography

Portraits in the wood paneled Music Room. Photo: Angela Moon Photography

Rooms of the mansion range from spacious to intimate for events of all sizes. Photo: Scott Sikora Photography

The curving staircase greets guests in College Hall. Photo: Cat Pennenga Photography

The sun room with 1920s details. Photo: Angela Moon Photography

Wedding reception in College Hall. Photo: Love and Style Photography

Outdoor fetes on the bay end with perfect sunsets

Dance the night away in the Music Room of College Hall. Photo: Love and Style Photography

The expansive lawn can accommodate large celebrations and ceremonies

Guests can admire Sarasota Bay right from the New College dock

PHOTOGRAPHY – We welcome photography at Historic Ringling Mansion | College Hall on the beautiful Sarasota Bayfront or at various locations on campus with the following guidelines:

7-day advance notice, approval will be communicated with the requestor.  $250 fee for a 2-hour session.

Please provide your name, the best phone number to contact you at, and your top 2 choices of dates and times you wish for your photography session.  Upon payment and approval, you will be provided with a permit that will need to be shown to any campus personnel when requested.

Mail: [email protected] with requests

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