Holidays at the Belle

A very victorian christmas

Holidays at the Belle 2023

Due to a number of challenges since 2020, we have made the difficult decision to no longer offer general admission for holiday lights.

We love being a part of the North Portland community and have shifted our focus to what we do best: decorating our historic mansion for High Tea, live performances, and private events! Property admission will only be available to guests attending one of these events.

Click here to contact us for rental information for weddings and private celebrations.

We hope you'll continue celebrating a very Victorian Holiday season with us at these events!

A holiday tree decorated with red and gold ornaments stands in front of an ornate staircase.

Did you know the Victorian Belle (AKA the David C Cole House) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places?  Join us Friday, April 5th for a guided tour of the Belle to learn about the mansion, her past owners & their (mis)adventures, and what makes this property unique in Portland!  Tickets $10 on our website victorianbelle.com/shows-events/ or at the door.  Bubbles & bevs available from 6:00 to 6:15
Guided tour from 6:15 to 6:45
Explore the mansion and grounds from 6:45 to 7:30  @nationalregisternps #victorianhouse #victorianmansion #portlandhistory #pdxhistory #victorianweddingvenue #pdx #portlandoregon #oregon
Reservations are now open for our Mother’s Day weekend afternoon tea!  We feature pastries from @littlebananabakery and tea from @smithteamaker for an absolutely decadent Victorian tea service!  Call (503) 298 6884 for reservations  Seatings at 2:30, 3:00 & 3:30 and last 60-90 minutes. Browse the mansion and gardens after your tea service at your leisure.  $65-$70. More info on our website at victorianbelle.com/tea/  #mothersdaytea #pdxhightea #pdxevents #victorianhouse #victorianhightea #gardenparty #portlandevents
We’re hosting the BEST non-traditional & alternative wedding show with @beyondtheveil_events ! Seriously you don’t want to miss it.  Saturday, March 30th from 1:00 to 5:00.  Tickets on our website at victorianbelle.com/shows-events/  #victorianweddingvenue #pdxweddingvenue #pdxevents #altwedding #nontraditionalwedding #keepportlandweird
Join us on Sunday, April 7th for our Historical Fashion Afternoon Tea! We’re excited to welcome a presentation of women’s fashion modeling styles from 1800 to 1960. The fashion show will follow tea service, after which you may explore the mansion and gardens!  Seatings at 1:30 and 4:00.
$70  Pastries by @littlebananabakery and tea from @smithteamaker  #hightea #pdxhightea #victorianhouse #victorianfashion #victorianteaparty #portland #portlandfashion #historicportland #portlandweddingvenue
In honor of Women’s History Month, we present Amanda Cole:  The historic Victorian Belle Mansion was built in 1885 as a gift from David C Cole to his wife, Amanda. Constructed of lumber milled entirely from the property, the original building costs came to $8000, a large sum in those days.  #victorianhouse #victorianwoman #1885 #womenshistorymonth #portlandhistory #portlandwomen #portlandweddingvenue

One of Portland's best wedding venues, the Victorian Belle Mansion is a private 2.5-acre estate located just 10 minutes from downtown, and 20 minutes from Portland International Airport (PDX).