Weddings in the Church

The church provides a wonderful setting for a country wedding, with its spare architecture, its beautiful stone walls, surrounded by tall trees, standing next to a country road. The front courtyard is bordered by a low stone wall, making a perfect space for gathering after or before your event.

The interior is painted white, creating a quiet, peaceful elegance. Flower arrangements stand out and the light from the north window creates a special atmosphere. Thanks to the excellent acoustics provided by the vaulted ceiling, it is possible to have one or two musicians perform wedding music on instruments as quiet as unamplified guitars.

The church comfortably seats 100 people, but can easily acccomodate 125. Electricity, sanitary facilities and parking are available.

If you are interested in using the church for your wedding, we would be happy to show it to you. To arrange to view of the inside of the church, or to obtain information about reserving the church, write to Marfy Goodspeed

Concerts in the Church

Every year, the Friends of the Locktown Stone Church sponsor a concert series to highlight the beautiful acoustics of this old building. We have found that classical music works especially well, and that Sunday afternoons in the fall are particularly enjoyable.

2007 Mimi Conklin Upmeyer Concert Series

For many years the concert series at the Locktown Stone Church was managed by Mimi Upmeyer. At each performance Mimi would introduce the musicians and welcome the audience in her modest, charming way, making everyone comfortable, yet ready for something special. Because the success of concert series  owes so much to her, it is named in her memory.

Sunday, October 14th
By popular demand flutist Janice Holms returns to the Locktown Stone Church with her colleagues and string principals from the Riverside Symphonia of Lambertville. Jan will be accompanied by violinist Ruotao Mao, Jackie Watson, viola, and cellist Elizabeth Thompson. The program includes the Mozart Flute Quartet in C Major, as well as quartets by Telemann and Hoffmeister.

Jan and her fellow musicians have performed several times in the church over the years. Their approach to composers like Bach and Mozart seems perfectly suited to the church space. Jan also serves on our Advisory Board, helping to organize each year’s concert series.

Sunday, October 21st 
Known for its exquisite interpretation of Baroque music on all period instruments, The Dryden Ensemble is named in honor of the English poet laureate John Dryden, whose words inspired both Purcell and Handel. The group was formed in 1994 and has a devoted following in the Princeton area. Jane McKinley, oboist, is artistic director. The Ensemble’s selections will feature music for oboe, cello, violin, harpsichord and voice. This will be their first visit to Locktown, and we hope it won’t be their last.

Sunday, November 4th at 4 p.m.
The Carol Heffler Quartet interprets jazz standards and new favorites, some written by Carol herself. As one reviewer wrote, her “delivery is akin to a sweet melodic breeze.” And another wrote: “Carol's tone is cool and laid back, with the emotions felt just beneath the surface.” She will be accompanied by piano, bass and drums in a program that ranges from hot to cool and back again. You can learn more about the Carol Heffler Quartet by visitng http://www.carolheffler.net/.

Notice of these concerts was mailed in August, and each concert was advertised in the Hunterdon Democrat. If you would like to be on our mailing list for future concerts, please send your name and address to us at P. O. Box 264, Sergeantsville, NJ 08557. We hope you will make time for some or all of these concerts. You will be well rewarded.

The Riverside Symphonia is a tremendous asset for music lovers on both sides of the Delaware River. For more information, please visit www.riversidesymphonia.org.