Top Maryland Bar Mitzvah Venues

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  Crown Rose Estates

  1902 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, MD 21758, USA

  • Spaces for 200-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 space at this venue

  Crown Rose Estate Distillery is a 76-acre historic estate in Knoxville, Maryland, combining working distillery operations with a full-service wedding and private event venue. Set on rolling farmland with meadows, an English rose garden, a pond, and a paddock, the property offers a pastoral backdrop well suited to ceremonies and celebrations. The centerpiece event space is a classic barn that seats up to 200 guests for receptions and dinners. Couples who want a dance floor alongside up to 160 seated guests can keep it within the barn; larger parties above 160 can add a tent to extend the footprint. A typical booking runs 10 hours — enough time for setup, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception — and couples choose their own start and end times within that window. Crown Rose Estate holds an award-winning designation from the Professional Management Association (PMA) and is also available as a film location. The estate produces its own field-to-glass whiskey on-site, and distillery tours and tastings are available for guests who want to incorporate that experience into their event day.

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  Hippodrome Theater - France-Merrick Performing Arts Center

  1 Baltimore Grand Garage en Baltimore Grand Garage, 12 N Eutaw St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  The Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center is a landmark performing arts venue in downtown Baltimore, serving as the centerpiece of the Bromo Tower Arts & Entertainment District. Reopened in 2004 following an extensive restoration, the historic theater brings Broadway productions and world-class live entertainment to the city. The center includes two distinct rental spaces: the iconic Hippodrome Theatre and the M&T Bank Exchange, a newly renovated historic venue offering a flexible, state-of-the-art environment. From weddings and corporate gatherings to graduations and private performances, the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center pairs professional event staff with the grandeur of restored historic architecture. In-house catering is available, along with a preferred caterer list, to accommodate a range of event styles and guest preferences. Through the Hippodrome Foundation, the center also provides free outreach and education programs that introduce Maryland students and community members to the performing arts.

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  Bayard House Restaurant

  11 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915, USA

  • Spaces for 110 Guests

  The Bayard House Restaurant is a waterfront fine dining destination in Chesapeake City, Maryland, anchored along the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal since 1829. One of the oldest buildings in Cecil County, the venue pairs nearly two centuries of history with contemporary American cuisine — fresh seafood, seasonal produce, signature cocktails, and a curated wine list that celebrates the region's coastal heritage. The restaurant accommodates private events, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations across multiple indoor dining spaces and a seasonal outdoor patio, all with views of the canal. Complimentary on-site parking is available for all guests.

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  Zigbone Farm Retreat

  6612 Harbaugh Rd, Sabillasville, MD 21780, USA

  • Spaces for 130 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  ZigBone Farm Retreat provides naturally built, light-filled, artistic spaces for people to gather, celebrate, teach, and learn. The 100-acre farm, which is divided into mountainous pastures by historic stone hedgerows, sustainably raises sheep, goats, and vegetables. ZigBone Farm Retreat consists of three buildings: ZigBone Lodge, Meeting Hall, and Spring House, which are accessible for weddings, family reunions, retreats, workshops, and other gatherings. Weddings You've come to the perfect place if you've imagined a wedding among beautifully renovated, old farmhouses with spectacular mountain views and sheep in the meadows. ZigBone Farm Retreat has a variety of options to suit your preferences, ranging from an all-inclusive 3-day wedding weekend to an ala carte wedding day suited to your vision. To see the location, go to the gallery; for further information, go to the button on this page. Work Retreats The Zigbone Farm Retreat was created with wonderful encounters in mind. From a simple stone bench in the garden to our 130-seat Meeting Hall to a snug log cabin living room with Vermont iron cast wood fire and deep comfortable couches, you'll find amazing rooms at every turn. Excellent locations for strategic planning, brainstorming, budgeting, or simply getting away from the workplace. Family & Group Getaways Whether you wish to visit civil war sites, climb the Appalachian Trail, dine in historic Frederick, Maryland or Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, or simply relax in one of the most beautiful valleys in the lower mid-Atlantic, ZigBone Farm Retreat provides something for everyone in your group. ​ ZigBone Workshops ZigBone was created to serve as a venue for festivities and getaways, including those hosted by the founders. We'll be offering deep-learning and enjoyable activities for lifelong knowledge seekers, from leadership intensives to writer and artist seminars to woodworking 101.

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  La Scala Ristorante Italiano

  1012 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

  • Spaces for 16-150 Guests
  • 4 Restaurants

  La Scala Ristorante Italiano is a family-owned Italian restaurant in Baltimore's Little Italy neighborhood, founded by Executive Chef and owner Nino Germano. A native of Bafia, Sicily, Chef Nino moved to Baltimore at age 9 and developed his craft through years of cooking alongside his mother before opening La Scala in 1995 — building on the experience he gained running two prior Italian restaurant locations. The restaurant operates around a philosophy of great traditional home-style cooking with quality ingredients and personal attention. Chef Nino is known for greeting guests personally throughout the evening, creating a setting the restaurant describes as a home away from home. La Scala has been recognized as Baltimore's Best Italian Restaurant multiple times by Baltimore Magazine readers and was named to the publication's Top 50 Baltimore Restaurants list. For private events, La Scala offers multiple dedicated spaces accommodating groups from 8 to 160 guests seated, or up to 220 for a standing reception. Private rooms include the Isola Room — the largest, seating 70 — as well as the La Scala Room and its two divisible sub-rooms. A covered outdoor Terrazza and the indoor Bocce Ball Court round out the venue's event offerings.

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  Billingsley House Museum

  6900 Green Landing Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA

  • Spaces for 60-120 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Historic Spaces
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Billingsley House Museum is a circa-1740 colonial-era Tidewater plantation house set on 430 acres within Patuxent River Park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Named after Major John Billingsley, the original 1662 land grant owner, the brick structure stands as one of Prince George's County's earliest historic treasures, offering views of the Patuxent River from its elevated grounds. The house accommodates up to 60 guests indoors across its living room, dining room, and study, all grounded by wood floors throughout. A tented brick patio extends the venue's capacity to 120 guests for larger gatherings, with two warming kitchens and two dressing rooms supporting a range of event needs. Wireless internet and audiovisual equipment are included, and ample free parking is available on the grounds. Billingsley House is well suited for weddings and receptions, corporate meetings, bridal and baby showers, holiday parties, milestone anniversaries, and retreats.

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  The Inn At Mitchell House

  8796 Maryland Pkwy, Chestertown, MD 21620, USA

  • Spaces for 100-250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate

  The Inn at Mitchell House is an 18th-century manor home set on 12 acres between Chestertown and Rock Hall on Maryland's Eastern Shore, less than half a mile from the Chesapeake Bay. Built in stages beginning in 1808, the property has been operating as a bed-and-breakfast inn since the early 1980s and offers a historic, pastoral setting for small gatherings and outdoor celebrations. The inn's sweeping lawn overlooks Stoneybrook pond, with wooded fields and open grounds well suited to outdoor ceremonies and receptions. The venue accommodates up to 100 guests for weddings and private events, with the option to host additional guests beyond that threshold. Couples booking the venue have full use of the main inn — with its six named guest rooms, parlors, dining room, and screened porch — along with the Stone's Throw Cottage, a private one-bedroom rental with a great room, gas fireplace, and its own deck. The inn has earned coverage in The Washingtonian, The New York Times, and Baltimore Magazine, and received the 2022 WeddingRule Editor's Choice Award.

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  The Inn at Henderson's Wharf

  1000 Fell St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA

  • Spaces for 30-150 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Historic Spaces
  • 1 Meeting Space

  The Inn at Henderson's Wharf is a boutique waterfront hotel set in a landmark 19th-century tobacco warehouse on the edge of Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood. The building's distinctive curved brick facade rises directly from the marina, with sailboats and yachts moored just steps from the entrance — a setting that gives events here a depth of character most urban venues can't match. For private gatherings, the inn offers two event spaces housed within the historic structure. The Gallery is a 1,530-square-foot hall with exposed brick walls and French doors opening directly onto a serene courtyard, accommodating up to 150 guests for receptions or 120 at seated rounds — well suited to wedding celebrations, gala dinners, and corporate events that benefit from the courtyard flow. The McClintock Boardroom is a 660-square-foot room designed for focused meetings and smaller gatherings of up to 40, also featuring exposed brick and a modern layout. Both spaces are supported by the inn's events team, and the surrounding property — marina access, walkable Fells Point blocks, and on-site accommodations — makes Henderson's Wharf a natural choice for multi-day programs and out-of-town guests.

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  Trattoria Sorrento Italian Restaurant

  4930 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests

  Trattoria Sorrento has been a fixture in Bethesda, Maryland since 1991, building a reputation for authentic Italian cooking rooted in the traditions of Sorrento, Italy. The restaurant draws on years of family culinary heritage to bring classic flavors to the table — from house-crafted pasta to dishes built around the finest and freshest ingredients. The dining room offers an intimate, rustic setting suited to birthday dinners, anniversary celebrations, and private group occasions. Italian vintage artwork lines the walls, setting a warm and convivial tone for any gathering. The restaurant recommends reservations and can accommodate groups looking for a comfortable, character-filled venue for their next celebration.

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  Spring Hill Manor

  455 Springhill Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911, USA

  • Spaces for 150-180 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 space at this venue

  Spring Hill Manor is a restored 1844 barn venue set on a scenic property in Rising Sun, Maryland, in the northeastern corner of the state. The barn's hand-hewn beams and antique décor establish a rustic elegance that pairs naturally with the surrounding country landscape — gardens, stone-path ceremony spaces, an arbor, and a pond overlook that draws photographers and guests alike. The venue hosts barn weddings, receptions, and special events with a maximum of 150 guests, and is available on select weekends from September through October. Every event is held exclusively — the full property is devoted to a single celebration on each event day. Owner Jamie Sherrard manages the event on-site, assisting with setup, coordinating with vendors, and overseeing cleanup. Couples bring their own caterer, entertainment, and florist, giving them full flexibility to shape the day. Outdoor ceremonies can move indoors if weather requires, and the fire pit and wood-burning fireplace offer additional gathering spots as the season cools.

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  Hidden View Farm

  702 Defense Hwy, Crownsville, MD 21032, USA

  • Spaces for 60-300 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  Hidden View Farm is a 100-acre English country estate set among rolling meadows, mature woodlands, and six distinct garden areas just outside Annapolis in Crownsville, Maryland. Richard Bradshaw and Dr. Michael Pistole have shaped the property over more than 35 years, transforming it from a neglected 40-acre parcel into a lush conservation estate — expanded to over 100 acres and permanently protected through an easement with the Maryland Environmental Trust. The gardens are the heart of the venue, featuring exotic flora, aquatic gardens stocked with koi, a Black Swan Fountain, an Angel Garden, and free-roaming peacocks throughout the grounds. Meadows open to views of the South River headwaters, while the historic Manor House anchors the property with a traditional brick facade and European antiques. Hidden View Farm hosts weddings, family reunions, corporate events, charity fundraisers, and milestone celebrations. The Amish Barn provides an intimate indoor option with natural lighting, woodland views, and a cozy fireplace, while the gardens and meadows accommodate outdoor ceremonies for up to 250 guests. A fully furnished apartment in the Manor House is available for bridal party use on event days.

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  Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge

  3555 Brethren Church Rd, Myersville, MD 21773, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Musket Ridge's Catoctin Hall is the ideal setting for your big day. We are honored to host wedding ceremonies and parties, providing you with lifelong memories. We are delighted to be the first zero-waste wedding location in the United States, allowing you to reduce your wedding's environmental effect. For the ninth year in a row, newlyweds have voted Catoctin Hall as one of the best Washington-area ceremony and reception locations in the Wedding Wire Network's Bride's Choice Awards. This award honors wedding vendors who provide exceptional service and knowledge. WUSA/CBS called Catoctin Hall one of the top five wedding venues in the greater Washington, DC area. With breathtaking vistas from a ridge across hundreds of acres of lush, green golf course with mountains, lakes, and old-fashioned wooden bridges all in a convenient location only minutes from Frederick MD, we offer unparalleled backdrops for wedding photography. Musket Ridge's sunsets, as well as evening photographs of first dances on the outdoor terrace, can be breathtaking. The original metal roof, lovely masonry, and classic external lines of Catoctin Hall provide the perfect background for your perfect day. Despite the fact that we are specialists at hosting weddings, no two are the same. Your reception will be absolutely one-of-a-kind thanks to our facilities, staff, and creativity. Catoctin Hall is not your typical wedding venue, and our wedding space is created to become your wedding space. It blends a cutting-edge banquet facility with the warmth and attention to detail that are uncommon in today's world. Catoctin Hall is a unique venue for wedding receptions because of its vaulted ceiling, natural light, and panoramic views of the famed golf course and mountains.

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  American Visionary Art Museum

  800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA

  • Spaces for 50-450 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 3 Museums
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is America's official national museum, education center, and repository for self-taught and intuitive artistry, located at 800 Key Highway in Baltimore's Inner Harbor neighborhood. The museum occupies three historic buildings filled with original visionary artwork, and its exhibitions weave together art, science, philosophy, humor, and social justice in ways that make AVAM a singular backdrop for private events. For celebrations, AVAM offers three distinct rental spaces across the museum campus. The Jim Rouse Visionary Center is a three-floor venue accommodating up to 400 guests for seated dinners, with its first-floor Visionary Village ideal for cocktail hours among kinetic sculptures and its third-floor banquet room featuring beamed ceilings, skylights, and a staging area with screen and projector. The Sculpture Barn and Garden is a dramatic indoor/outdoor space available late March through Thanksgiving, seating up to 130 guests or hosting up to 250 for standing receptions, with a checkerboard dance floor, stage lighting, and a Wildflower Garden with a Meditation Chapel. The Museum Café, situated on the top floor of the main building, offers an intimate setting for up to 50 seated guests or 110 standing, with an outdoor terrace overlooking Federal Hill Park. All rentals include tables and chairs, a venue manager, museum security, and access to designated exhibits for guests. Catering is provided through AVAM's approved list of fully licensed Baltimore-area caterers.

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  Point Pleasant at St. Michaels Harbour Inn

  101 N Harbor Rd, St Michaels, MD 21663, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests

  Point Pleasant is a waterfront event venue affiliated with St. Michaels Harbour Inn, Marina & Spa, situated along the Miles River in St. Michaels, Maryland — a historic town at the heart of the Chesapeake Bay region. The venue serves as an off-site companion to the Harbour Inn's main property, offering a scenic waterfront setting for weddings and private celebrations. Managed by the same team behind the Harbour Inn, Point Pleasant draws on the resort's full suite of services, including event catering through Harrison's Harbour Lights, the property's family-owned waterfront restaurant known for authentic Eastern Shore cuisine. Guests attending events at Point Pleasant also have access to the Harbour Inn's on-site accommodations, marina, and spa — making it a convenient destination for out-of-town guests traveling from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, or Philadelphia.

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  Selina II Sailing Charters, Inc

  101 N Harbor Rd, St Michaels, MD 21663, USA

  • Spaces for 13 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Boats
  • 2 Waterfront

  St. Michaels Sailing Charters offers private sailing experiences on the Chesapeake Bay from Harbour Inn & Marina in St. Michaels, Maryland. The company operates two vessels: Lady Patty, a beautifully restored 1935 wooden ketch originally built in Solomons Island that once raced offshore, and Epiphany, a modern 44-foot Leopard catamaran — each accommodating up to 13 guests. Both vessels host a range of celebrations, including intimate wedding ceremonies and elopements, bachelorette and bachelor parties, proposal cruises, and private charters. The nautical wedding packages include officiant services, a private sailing ceremony along the Miles River, and complimentary champagne. Epiphany also accommodates dockside ceremonies for larger wedding parties of up to 50 guests. Captains GM and Laura Bell are Coast Guard-licensed and bring extensive offshore sailing experience, having sailed the Chesapeake Bay, the East Coast, the Bahamas, and beyond. The company runs seven days a week from mid-April into November.

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  Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center

  5625 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA

  • Spaces for 10-500 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center is a full-service hotel and event venue in Baltimore, Maryland, offering 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space for gatherings of 10 to 500 guests. Located off I-95 with easy access to the Inner Harbor and Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, the property hosts weddings, corporate conferences, and private celebrations across 16 configurable rooms. The venue provides in-house catering coordinated by a dedicated Catering Manager, along with a full suite of audio-visual equipment — including LCD projectors, flat screens, wireless microphones, staging, and in-house sound systems. A complimentary shuttle service connects guests to the Inner Harbor, Baltimore Convention Center, and area hospitals. Guest accommodations include 175 hotel rooms featuring complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, and an indoor pool with whirlpool, making the property a convenient choice for multi-day events and out-of-town attendees.

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  Snowhill Manor

  13301 Laurel Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD 20708, USA

  • Spaces for 120 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 space at this venue

  Snow Hill Manor is a 2½-story brick plantation house of late-Georgian style set on 17 acres in Laurel, Maryland, overlooking the Patuxent River. Built in the 18th century and listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974, the manor offers a secluded, private setting that lends itself to intimate gatherings and special celebrations. Inside, six large rooms are lined with warm hardwoods and soaring ceilings, providing elegant surroundings for weddings and receptions, corporate retreats, holiday parties, and workshops. A large tented brick patio and expansive lawns extend the event space outdoors, accommodating up to 120 guests across the property. The venue includes a warming kitchen for catering use, dressing rooms for the wedding party, ample free parking, wireless connectivity, and a portable projector and screen — all available year-round.

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  Weatherly Farm Waterfront Weddings and Events

  14145 Banks Odee Rd, Newburg, MD 20664, USA

  • Spaces for 250-275 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm
  • 1 space at this venue

  The Pavilion at Weatherly is a waterfront farm wedding and events venue set on 25 private acres along the Potomac River in Newburg, Maryland, roughly an hour south of Washington, DC. The property offers more than 600 feet of shoreline, 180-degree river views, and a 130-foot lighted pier extending over the water — a combination that gives it a rare sense of natural privacy without sacrificing accessibility for out-of-town guests. The centerpiece of the property is a timber frame pavilion built with a contemporary country aesthetic and nautical touches. Douglas fir posts and beams define the interior, while a glass wall facing the river and 12 glass doors that open onto the lawn and beach keep the connection to the water immediate. A 40-foot masonry fireplace anchors one end of the main floor, and a full bar with granite, copper, and antique mirror finishes runs along the opposite wall. The main event floor spans 6,000 square feet within a 7,800-square-foot structure, accommodating up to 250 guests. Two dedicated getting-ready suites — the Carolina Suite and the Potomac Suite — each have waterfront views, private porches, makeup stations, and gathering areas. An in-house coordinator is included with every rental, and the venue rental runs from 9 am to 11 pm with 7 hours dedicated to the event itself.

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  Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood

  12805A Mink Farm Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  The ThorpeWood lodge and grounds are situated between more than 18,000 acres of public parks and private preserves, and are positioned 1500 feet up in the Catoctin Mountains. Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood, LLC, founded by Julie Castleman and Lexi Hartner, books and manages all events at ThorpeWood. Julie and Lexi like escorting brides and grooms, planning corporate celebrations, and aiding with the details of a variety of other ThorpeWood occasions. They've successfully helped over 800 couples through one of life's most critical milestones: making their dreams a reality at ThorpeWood. Contact us at info@thorpewood.org or call 301.271.2823, x201 for additional information. Please note that all tours must be scheduled in advance. Julie Castleman is the owner and director of Julie Castleman Productions. Julie began working at ThorpeWood LLC in November of 2000, the same year the company debuted. Julie took over as proprietor of ThorpeWood's events business, Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood, LLC, in March of 2013. Julie enjoys her career and has had the pleasure of working with many amazing clients over the past 20 years. Julie spends her free time with her husband, Sam, who works for ThorpeWood LLC as the Executive Director. Julie enjoys camping, kayaking, hiking, traveling, and anything else that involves being outside! Sam and Julie own three cats, three dogs, and one bunny. Julie and her dog, Tucker, also enjoy participating in Dog Agility! She enjoys spending time with her grown children, four granddaughters, and her grandpups. She enjoys riding her horse, Mia, when she has the opportunity. Hope, the contented Holstein heifer, is also a vital part of her life!!

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  Running Hare Vineyard

  150 Adelina Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, USA

  • Spaces for 100-250 Guests
  • 1 Winery

  The Tuscan Villa at Running Hare Vineyard is a multi-purpose facility that can be rented year-round for wedding receptions and ceremonies. It is located on the property's grounds. The rental fee includes the use of the ballroom, covered portico, tables, chairs, and dance floor, as well as the use of the kitchen. We provide our clients with the convenience of having their wedding ceremony and reception in the same location. With a paved walkway that leads from the bridal gate down the aisle to the Italian pergola, our ceremony site is set in the vineyard and is absolutely stunning! The rental of the ceremony site includes the use of white ceremony chairs, which are included in the price of the rental. The Villa also has a bridal suite, which is a wonderful place for the bride and her bridesmaids to relax and get ready for their big day! Pavilion on a hilltop In addition to being open-sided, the Hilltop Pavilion can accommodate up to 80 guests in a seated configuration. Tables and chairs are provided as part of the rental fee. The pavilion has a beautiful view of the vineyard and surrounding countryside. Vendors who have earned our trust A fantastic venue is worthless if the vendors aren't equally impressive. All of our vendors work hard to ensure that your day is perfect and that your memories are preserved for years to come.

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