shadowbrook: a history

A New Jersey Landmark completed in 1907, Shadowbrook hosted its first social function in 1941. It was acquired in 1971 by the renowned Zweben family, who bring over a century of combined experience to Shadowbrook.

Robert Zweben, the current owner, is the third generation of this family of restauranteurs and caterers. A graduate of the acclaimed Cornell Hotel and Restaurant School, Robert has operated Shadowbrook for the past 30 years with his wife Ronnie, and the success of this husband-and-wife team is evident in every finely tuned detail of Shadowbrook.

The mansion is a showplace of museum-quality art and antiques from around the world. As you enter Shadowbrook, it is as if you've taken a step back in time; the furnishings and chandeliers, even the stairwells and ceilings each have a remarkable history all its own. The Zwebens have one simple approach to maintaining excellence at the mansion - they insist on absolute, uncompromising top quality.

shadowbrook: directions

From the North
Garden State Parkway ("all Exits" Lane) to Exit 109.
Turn left at end of exit ramp onto Rt. 520 East.
Take to end (Junction of Rt. 35). Turn right onto Rt. 35 South.
Take to 3rd light (Obre Place). Turn Right into driveway.

From the South
Garden State Parkway ("all Exits" Lane) to Exit 109.
Bear right onto Rt. 520 East. Take to end.
Make right onto Rt. 35 South. Take to 3rd light (Obre Place).
Turn Right into driveway.

From Manhattan
NJ Turnpike South to Exit 11. Take Garden State Parkway South.
See directions above. (From the North)

From Staten Island, NY
Outerbridge Crossing to Garden State Parkway South.
See directions above. (From the North)

From PA
PA Turnpike to NJ Turnpike to Exit 7A.
Take 195 East to Garden State Parkway North.
See directions above. (From the South)

By Train
Take train to Red Bank from Penn Station (34th St.) Hourly departures. Call NJ Transit for schedule at 973-242-1577 or njtransit.com. It takes about 1 hr 15 min. Adult Round Trip ticket: $14.75