Overlooking beautiful Narragansett Bay, the 70-room, French chateau hosts a unique blend of European artistry and craftsmanship reflecting an era of yesteryear. Situated on seventy acres, The Aldrich Mansion is the perfect setting for a wedding reception, social event, private party or meeting. The on-site Catholic Chapel, situated just steps from the mansion, is also available to rent. Built during the “Golden Years” of Senator Nelson W. Aldrich, a Rhode Island native born to poverty but destined for greatness. The estate once held a Teahouse, since destroyed by fire. It was here Abby Aldrich, one of the Senator’s eight children, wed John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (the sole male heir to the Standard Oil fortune and father of Nelson A. Rockefeller, former Governor of New York and later Vice President of the United States). The Aldrich Mansion also played a role in “Meet Joe Black,” a film starring Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt. Scenes featuring the mansion of Hopkins’ billionaire mogul William Parrish’s were filmed at Aldrich Mansion.
