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Choosing your bat mitzvah venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Virginia. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Virginia venue has never been easier.

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    The Ritz

    2756 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA
    • Spaces for 100 Guests

    The Ritz is a ten-bedroom oceanfront home on Sandfiddler Road in Sandbridge Beach, part of Virginia Beach, directly on the Atlantic. The house is built for large groups, with an elevator connecting its three levels, both an indoor heated pool and an outdoor saltwater pool, a hot tub on the lower deck, and a wraparound deck facing the ocean. Inside, the home offers a theater room with a 92-inch projection screen, a billiards room, and a game room, giving a group plenty of ways to gather beyond the dining table. The custom-built dining tables seat up to 26 guests comfortably, with seating that adapts for smaller parties as well, and the oceanside living room and top-floor library both look directly out over the Atlantic. With ten king and bunk bedrooms spread across three levels, private baths throughout, and a two-dishwasher, two-oven kitchen built for feeding a crowd, The Ritz suits family reunions and multi-generational gatherings looking for an oceanfront home base in Sandbridge Beach.

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    Torpedo Events Factory

    105 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
    • Spaces for 50-700 Guests
    • 2 Historic Spaces
    • 2 Art Galleries

    The Torpedo Factory Art Center, which opened its doors in 1974 in an abandoned munitions plant, is home to the nation's largest collection of working artists' open studios all under one roof. This Alexandria landmark has been a fixture on the Potomac Riverfront for nearly 50 years, drawing approximately 500,000 visitors per year to its waterfront location. Find artists actively creating work in a wide variety of media–including painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, stained glass, fiber, printmaking, and sculpture–in 82 artists’ studios. Observe and ask questions about the creative process as it unfolds. Purchase original work for your own collection. Stop by Target Gallery, the Torpedo Factory Art Center's contemporary exhibition space, to see a regular rotation of compelling and thought-provoking exhibitions that push the boundaries and spark conversations about art and culture. Remember to include the hashtags @torpedofactory and #artsALX in your photos. Also, follow the Torpedo Factory on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. Follow @targetgallery on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. It is managed by the City of Alexandria as part of the Office of the Arts' family of programs and facilities, which includes the Torpedo Factory Art Center. On social media, you can follow them on Instagram and Twitter. The Office of the Arts is a division of the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities.

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    Festival Center on 8th

    708 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA
    • Spaces for 150-250 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Event Space

    Located at 8th and Atlantic in the heart of the Virginia Beach oceanfront, Festival on 8th is a newly renovated event venue with a modern, industrial feel. Polished concrete floors, vaulted ceilings, vintage stained glass, an exposed brick accent wall, a gas fireplace, and a granite bar set the tone for its versatile floor plan, which can be kept open as one large room or divided into two spaces to suit the event. Festival on 8th accommodates up to 160 guests for a seated dinner or 225 for a cocktail-style reception, hosting wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, social gatherings, and corporate events. The venue offers full on-site catering, and guests can also reserve the adjacent outdoor Shack area, complete with its own private bar, for a cocktail hour before moving inside. Festival on 8th shares an events team with its sister venue, The Attic at Waterman's, also located along the Virginia Beach oceanfront.

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    The Regency

    2816 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA
    • Spaces for 75 Guests
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    Historic Crab Orchard Museum

    3663 Crab Orchard Road, Tazewell, VA 24651, USA
    • Spaces for 70-300 Guests
    • 4 Museums
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Historic Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park sits on a nationally registered archaeological site in Tazewell, Virginia, first settled during the late Woodland period and later home to the Witten family, among the earliest settlers in Tazewell County. Pioneer Park was established in the late 1970s on land donated by A. Jefferson Higginbotham, Jr., and today the grounds hold 15 historic log and stone structures alongside the Higginbotham Museum Center, home to the museum's permanent collection in the Lucie Greever Gallery and its rotating exhibitions. As the Premiere Cultural Heritage Center in Southwest Virginia, the museum welcomes weddings and private events across its grounds. The Red Barn, once used for exhibitions and community gatherings, now hosts receptions, luncheons, dinners, and weddings, with a preparation kitchen, restrooms, and heat and air conditioning. Wedding packages pair the Red Barn with the museum's picnic shelter, cabin porches, and grounds, and include setup the day before and cleanup after the event.

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    Fauquier Springs Country Club

    9236 Tournament Dr, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA
    • Spaces for 50-250 Guests
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Fauquier Springs Country Club sits along the Rappahannock River seven miles southwest of Warrenton, Virginia, on the site of a mineral-spring resort founded in the late 1700s by Captain Hancock Lee. Before the Civil War, the property's grand hotel, known as the Pavilion, hosted Presidents James Monroe, James Madison, and Martin Van Buren, along with Chief Justice John Marshall, in a four-story hall with a 4,000-square-foot ballroom. Today the Club pairs that history with a full slate of amenities, including a golf course, swimming pool, and dining and banquet rooms used for weddings, business meetings, and receptions. Its Grand Ballroom and Springs Room both open onto an outdoor terrace overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, and couples can exchange vows at the Hilltop Gazebo, a replica of the original gazebo that stood on the grounds since the early 1800s. Membership is not required to book an event at the Club, and its in-house catering team provides food and beverage service for every gathering.

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    Fort Belvoir Golf Course

    8450 Beulah St #2920, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, USA
    • Spaces for 150 Guests

    Fort Belvoir Golf Club sits just south of Washington, D.C. on two championship 18-hole courses, the Woodlawn and the Gunston, whose original 18 was designed in part by Robert Trent Jones and later expanded to a 36-hole complex by Thomas Ault Clark and Associates. A PGA Class "A" professional staff oversees the grounds, considered among the finest military golf facilities in the world. The club is a natural fit for golf outings and group gatherings, with outing packages starting at $70 per person that include catering, pro shop gift certificates, driving range balls, personalized cart signs and scorecards, a scoreboard, special event markers, and a dedicated registration area. A catering menu covers breakfasts, appetizers and party trays, buffets, and desserts for groups of any occasion. After a round, guests can gather at Niblick's Clubhouse Grill, offering indoor and outdoor seating alongside a full menu of food, cocktails, and a wide selection of domestic, imported, and craft beers, or at the Golf Clubhouse Lounge, which pairs an international beer selection with views over the driving range. The club is fully accessible to individuals with disabilities.

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    Great Marsh Estate

    6105 Great Marsh Pl, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests
    • 1 Historic Space
    • 1 Estate
    • 1 Mansion

    Great Marsh Estate's Manor House was built in the 1980s as a historical re-creation of a conventional Georgian manor house. After years of serving as a private property, the transfer to a wedding venue in 2018 seemed logical. While your guests chat on the first floor and the gentlemen play pool in our basement groom's suite, the Manor House 2nd floor rooms provide a wide and lovely backdrop for your morning hair and makeup as a bridal suite. Our famed Georgian Mansion is nestled in over 121 acres of lawn and forest, close to Warrenton and only an hour drive from Washington, DC, with restored period features and illustrious past and charm. Great Marsh Estate's Manor House is your very own unique country house for the day, with a luxurious bridal suite and a peaceful groom's lounge. The spiraling staircase, twelve-foot ceilings, stunning mirrors and lighting, and panoramic views of the courtyard Ceremony Site in the Bridal Suite were all designed with you and your guests in mind. The Reception Hall The joyous backdrop to your celebration is our Stables reception space, where your guests will enjoy dinner and reception. Heat/AC, onsite toilets, exquisite bistro lighting, and a delightful campfire area outside the covered patio have all been added to our Stables. The ideal venue for family and friends to celebrate your love! The Stables reception hall, which was erected in the 1800s, has a longer history. Its rustic architecture and wooden beams were kept during renovations in 2017, which included all of the modern comforts such as air conditioning/heating, restrooms, and a catering kitchen, as well as bistro lighting and a patio lounge space. The contrast between the magnificent Manor House and the more rustic Stables creates a unique and varied venue experience that your guests will enjoy! All of this, however, pales in comparison to the venue's natural beauty. It's a photographer's dream location, with its tranquil rolling hills, large green trees, tree-lined driveway, and onsite pond and bridge. We're excited to show you around!

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    Birkby House

    109 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    Birkby House in Virginia is an elegant and picturesque backdrop for your next event. Birkby House's historic setting makes for a lovely background for your special day. The Main House, the Carriage House, the perfectly planted grounds, and the lovely white gazebo are all part of Thomas Birkby's estate, which was built around 1770. Our meeting rooms Our elegant tented patio, complete with chandeliers and custom lighting, can accommodate up to 200 guests for a seated event or 225 for a standing reception. Our exquisite rooms can accommodate up to 50 people. In our Carriage House, we also have a choice of conference rooms with seating for up to 40 people. Leesburg, Virginia weddings and events The gorgeous Birkby House estate in Leesburg, Virginia, serves as a luxurious wedding location. Its famous grounds offer guests a choice of the greatest indoor and outdoor venues, giving them the best of both worlds. Guests seeking the charm and nostalgia of a bygone period need only look to this well-kept beauty of Northern Virginia. Couples that choose this stunning venue for their wedding day celebrations are in for a once-in-a-lifetime event. The property, which is thought to have been created around 1770, is a true tribute to the beauty and craftsmanship of its outstanding architecture. The mansion, named after Thomas Birkby, offers a variety of gorgeous backdrops that are likely to please couples. Guests can immerse themselves in the time-traveling ambience and escape to a bygone era of luxury, which is located in the center of the historic downtown district. Relax and enjoy the venue's genuine North Virginia hospitality, which is hard to come by elsewhere. Birkby House has various beautiful areas suitable for wedding celebrations, all of which have an old-world style. Its federal-style main house, with its white-timber-framed porches, serves as a focal point. The Carriage House, with its lovely towering brick walls, presents itself as an impressive location for nearly any ceremony. The beautifully maintained gardens, the charming White Gazebo, and the tented dining room courtyard with a magnificent dancefloor offer a unique outdoor or undercover-outdoor experience. The Birkby House's excellent event halls can accommodate a variety of events such as rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, and receptions. With a maximum capacity of 200 guests, there is plenty of room to invite all of your loved ones. Because the hotel is only 13 miles from Dulles International Airport in Virginia, visitors from all over the world may easily attend your special day. Couples can take advantage of the venue's in-house bar and catering facilities, as well as cake and dessert alternatives. For couples that wish to plan their own food and beverage setup, the venue has a list of preferred providers with whom they like working.

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    Cedar Knoll Restaurant

    9030 Lucia Ln, Alexandria, VA 22308, USA
    • Spaces for 90-200 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    Dining Rooms for Private Parties and Elegant Events Memorable events don't just happen; they also happen to be the subject of our business ventures. We understand that each event is unique and special to each of our guests, and that they are equally important to us. In addition to creating custom menus, rearrange floor plans, and assisting with decor, we are also available for other services. Do you have an idea? Come and let us bring your vision to life in one of our one-of-a-kind event spaces! There is seating for 200 guests inside the restaurant and an additional 90 outside the restaurant at Cedar Knoll. We have the perfect space for your event, no matter how large or small it is.... The Botanical Room can accommodate up to 40 people. This private dining room is bright and airy, with slate floors, large windows, live plants, and a fireplace to keep you warm in the winter. This room simulates the feel of being outside without the need for a rain plan to be in place. The Presidential Room can accommodate up to 40 people. There are large windows in this semi-private room that provide a beautiful view of the Potomac. Featuring beautiful chandeliers, a fireplace, and leather seats, this room is sure to make you feel like a presidential guest in the White House! The Lafayette Room can accommodate up to 60 people. The most opulent of all our rooms, with a ballroom-like atmosphere. This room, in addition to having stunning views of the Potomac, is also decorated with exquisite chandeliers and exquisite furnishings. In our Lafayette room, which is adjacent to our patio, a portion of the space will be reserved for your event, as well (weather permitting). The Pergola Covered Patio can accommodate up to 55 people. Our patio provides a panoramic view of the natural beauty that surrounds us. With bistro lights strung across the ceiling, a wall of ivy, and topiaries, this could be the best seat in the house! In the event of inclement weather, your group would be able to use the Lafayette Room as a makeshift shelter. To reserve this space, a guarantee of a minimum food and beverage spending amount is required.

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    Trummer's on Main

    7134 Main St, Clifton, VA 20124, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests

    For more than 16 years, Trummer's has been a dining destination on Main Street in historic Clifton, Virginia, a small town with Civil War roots. Founded by husband-and-wife team Victoria and Stefan Trummer, the restaurant pairs small-town warmth with a level of cuisine and service more often found in major food cities. Executive Chef Zach Ridenhour leads a seasonal American menu built on partnerships with Virginia's small farmers and purveyors, including fresh seafood, local pork, and dishes from the restaurant's French rotisserie. Co-owner Stefan Trummer, a noted mixologist, oversees the craft cocktail program, and Trummer's holds one of the largest wine cellars in the Mid-Atlantic, with room for more than 8,000 bottles in a glass-enclosed wine tasting room complete with a communal tasting table. Trummer's offers four distinct dining areas suited to groups of varying size, from a casual bar and lounge to a full dining room, and hosts everything from intimate gatherings to weddings and private events.

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    Ma Margarets House Bed And Breakfast

    249 Greenfield Rd, Reedville, VA 22539, USA
    • Spaces for 100 Guests

    Ma Margaret's House is a lovingly restored grandmother's house in Reedville, Virginia, expanded to meet modern needs while keeping the generous hospitality cherished by the family for years. Set amid country vistas and picturesque grounds on the Northern Neck, the bed and breakfast doubles as an intimate wedding venue, with a dedicated wedding concierge handling planning details. Three wedding packages accommodate celebrations of different sizes, from a private ceremony for just the couple to a themed wedding for up to 50 guests with exclusive use of the entire property. Receptions can take place indoors in the dining room or outdoors on the Celebration Circle, and themed ceremony options include Romantic White, Band of Gold, Country Outside, Jumping the Broom Heritage, and Traditional Chapel weddings. Guests stay in suites such as the Jackson Master Suite, Ma Margaret's Junior Suite, and the Lewis Junior Suite, or in a separate cottage on the property. The B&B has earned a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award.

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    The Ashby Inn & Restaurant

    692 Federal St, Paris, VA 20130, USA
    • Spaces for 14-100 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 4 Hotels
    • 4 Total Spaces

    The Ashby Inn & Restaurant occupies a cluster of historic buildings in the village of Paris, Virginia, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Shenandoah wine country. The main house began in 1829 as a four-room residence built by local blacksmith Manley Pierce, with additions made during the Civil War; Confederate generals Stonewall Jackson and Joseph E. Johnston are recorded as having slept on its original front porch in 1861. John and Roma Sherman opened the property as an inn and restaurant in 1984, and it has been owned by Charles and Jackie Leopold since 2005. Weddings and private events draw on several distinct spaces around the property, from the Ashby Inn Reception Hall, a converted 1891 school building with an open concept and handmade stained glass windows, to the covered Terrace, the sunny Porch, the fireside Tap Room, the Upper Dining Room, and the back Lawn & Garden, which can be tented for receptions or left open for lawn games and a fire pit. Ceremonies can be held indoors in the Reception Hall or outside on the property's lawns. Weddings at The Ashby are tailored individually to each couple, with food and drink drawn from neighboring artisan producers. The Inn also offers ten guest rooms across the main house and the adjacent School House suites for guests staying overnight.

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    Crowne Plaza Crystal City

    1480 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
    • Spaces for 80-300 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Ballroom

    It is possible to hold a wedding reception at The Crowne Plaza Crystal City, which is a hotel in the greater Washington, DC area. Featuring classic details such as geometric wallpaper and chandeliers with shades, this venue's ballroom provides a sophisticated city environment for your special day. This contemporary hotel in Northern Virginia is approximately a seven-minute drive from Arlington National Cemetery, making it an excellent choice for couples. Infrastructure and Capacity At the Crowne Plaza Crystal City, couples can invite up to 180 guests to celebrate their wedding with them. The Alexandria Ballroom and the Arlington Room are the two primary event spaces of the site. The Alexandria Ballroom can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Modern lighting and wallpaper are used in these spaces, which are designed in a modest but fascinating manner. With a variety of lighting options ranging from intense to subtle, couples and guests may easily transition from dinner to dancing the night away. In addition, the illumination can be adjusted to suit additional lighting given by the pair. Guests will be greeted with soft carpeting in these rooms, the largest of which can be divided into smaller salons to better accommodate the needs of the wedding party for the ceremony, reception, or other function. This may include hosting a wedding shower or engagement party at the hotel, among other activities. Services that are provided Couples can take use of a variety of amenities provided by the employees at this wedding venue to make them feel like guests at their own wedding. These services are as follows: Accommodations Cake\sCleanup Event planning Rentals for events Lighting/sound\sParking\sSetup Shuttle Cuisine Couples are welcome to bring their own wedding cake from an outside vendor, and chefs will make menu items for the remaining courses of the meal during the reception. In order to cater a wedding reception or other occasion, chefs can make dishes in both American and southern styles. Accommodation Couples and guests can rest their heads after the wedding day celebrations in nice rooms located only upstairs from the celebration. Guests will like the modern bathroom amenities, as well as the coffee makers and small refrigerators, as well as the contemporary decor. Visitors can relax or work in the facility, which encourages them to make a long weekend out of their visit for a couple's wedding. Various Other Services The Crowne Plaza Crystal City provides wedding event products for couples to use at their wedding receptions and receptions. These products include options such as the ones listed below: Audio-visual equipment Centerpieces Chair covers are available. Chairs Decorations for the dance floor Drapery\sLighting\sTables

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    The Estate at Gaie Lea

    267 Bells Ln, Staunton, VA 24401, USA
    • Spaces for 250 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Farm
    • 1 space at this venue

    Translated from Old English, Gaie Lea means "Happy Meadows." Built in 1952 at the heart of an operational 200-acre farm in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, the estate offers panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Staunton. The main house spans more than 5,000 square feet across 16 rooms and sleeps up to 15 overnight guests, making it well suited to multi-day gatherings such as family reunions, graduations, and wedding weekends. For weddings and private events, Gaie Lea welcomes up to 250 guests across its grounds. Hosts can choose from a stone fire pit overlooking the estate's lake for rustic gatherings, a pavilion for farm-to-table dining al fresco, the formal English boxwood gardens for a tea, or the private hilltop pool for a poolside soiree. A tennis court and biking trails round out the property's 200 acres, and a wraparound porch sets the scene for bourbon-and-cigar evenings. Custom event rates are available by inquiry, with a dedicated events team on hand to help plan weddings, rehearsal dinners, reunions, and holiday celebrations at the estate.

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    Shenandoah Woods

    181 Log Cabin Dr, Stanley, VA 22851, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Estate
    • 1 Venue with Activities

    Shenandoah Woods is a private 200-acre estate in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Luray, Virginia, spanning from one ridge line to the next with a valley in between. The property pairs an open-air wedding pavilion with 19 onsite log cabins and lodges, letting couples and their guests spend a full weekend together rather than a single day. The Pavilion at Shenandoah Woods overlooks fields and mountain views and includes changing rooms, restrooms, and a catering prep kitchen. Couples can hold their ceremony on the Pavilion lawn or in a nearby ceremony grove, and only one wedding is booked per weekend, giving each celebration exclusive use of the Pavilion from Friday through Sunday. Wedding parties and guests can stay in the estate's onsite cabins, keeping everyone together for the whole weekend. Beyond weddings, Shenandoah Woods also hosts family reunions, corporate retreats, and workshops, with accommodations set within Virginia's Shenandoah Valley near Luray Caverns, Shenandoah National Park, and the Shenandoah River.

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    Bright Box Theater

    15 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601, USA
    • Spaces for 50-280 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 Theater
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Bright Box Theater occupies a renovated historic building at the heart of Old Town Winchester, Virginia, on the pedestrian Walking Mall directly across from the old courthouse. Opened in 2013, the venue has hosted more than 2,000 events, blending its classic architecture with state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and projection systems. Best known as a stage for live music and comedy — with past performers ranging from Keller Williams to Grammy-winning acts — Bright Box also opens its rooms for private celebrations, from wedding receptions to business meetings. The Main Theater seats up to 130 guests (280 standing) beneath premier lighting and sound equipment, while the upstairs Out of the Box Suite offers a dance floor, a copper-topped bar, and views over the Walking Mall for up to 80 seated guests. The Bright Bar and the smaller Bistro Room round out the venue's spaces for cocktail hours and more intimate gatherings. Private event bookings include full-service catering from resident Chef Patrick, optional house DJ services, and support with decor, lighting, and entertainment booking.

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    Green Valley Farm

    9929 Bayside Rd, Machipongo, VA 23405, USA
    • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Farm

    Green Valley Farm is an 84-acre working farm on Virginia's Eastern Shore in Machipongo, about 45 minutes from Virginia Beach and 15 miles north of Cape Charles. The land has been farmed for over 150 years and is still worked today, with commercial crops growing alongside fruit trees, vegetables, and herbs. The property centers on an 1850s Eastern Shore farmhouse, a guest cottage, a historic barn and outbuildings, horse pastures, gardens, and an orchard of apple, pear, and fig trees. The farm hosts up to 150 guests for weekend rentals, with a wooden arbor for ceremonies and open fields for receptions that suit anything from an elegant wedding to a southern barbecue. A private cottage on the property is available for overnight stays and bridal preparation, and the rental period runs a full 48 hours, Friday through Sunday, with parking for 120 vehicles. Couples are free to bring their own catering and alcohol, giving them flexibility in how they build out their day.

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    Rixey Manor

    9155 Pleasant Hill Dr, Rixeyville, VA 22737, USA
    • Spaces for 100-250 Guests
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Rixey Manor is a 225-year-old historic estate set on 30 private acres in Rixeyville, Virginia, in the Blue Ridge foothills of Culpeper County. The property hosts one wedding per weekend, giving couples exclusive use of the grounds for a full estate weekend that includes two nights of overnight lodging for up to 14 guests. The estate's spaces span both outdoor and indoor settings. The Lake View Ceremony site sends guests down 225-year-old carriage steps toward Rixey Lake, with the Blue Ridge Mountains rising behind the seating. The Terrace, a clear-span tent framed by mountain views, carries cocktail hour and dancing into the evening under string lights, while The Ballroom offers a climate-controlled indoor reception space lit by twenty crystal chandeliers and framed by French doors on three sides. Rixey Manor's included packages are built around flexibility: couples may bring any vendors they choose, pour their own alcohol with no corkage fees, and draw on a "borrow shed" of décor items, all supported by a day-of coordinator and licensed in-house bartending team. The venue's weddings have been featured by CNN, People, TODAY, HuffPost, Refinery29, Washingtonian, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Style Me Pretty.

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    Visual Arts Center of Richmond

    1812 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    • Spaces for 120 Guests

    Housed in the historic Virginia Dairy building at 1812 West Main Street in Richmond's Fan District, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond has supported the region's creative life since 1963, when it was founded in Church Hill as the Hand Workshop. After leasing space for 17 years, the organization purchased and later renovated the building, completing a 2007 expansion that created a 30,000-square-foot arts center anchored by the 1,800-square-foot True F. Luck Gallery. The center's 17 professionally-equipped studios support media ranging from clay, glass, and metals to photography, printmaking, and creative writing, and its programming reaches more than 50,000 people each year through over 1,600 classes taught by more than 250 instructors. Beyond classes and exhibitions, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond opens its facility for off-site meetings, corporate holiday parties, anniversary celebrations, bar and bat mitzvahs, baby showers, and other private gatherings. Rentals include an hour for clean-up and use of the center's in-house A/V equipment. The venue also hosts childrens birthday parties built around a private studio art class, and a Creativity at Work program that brings corporate teams together for team-building through the creative process.