Top Henrico County Venues

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Ford's Colony Country Club sits on land just minutes from historic Williamsburg, Virginia, with roots that trace back to the Green Spring Plantation and colonial-era taverns once used during the Revolutionary War. Founded in the 1980s by developer Richard J. Ford, the semi-private club is anchored by 54 holes of championship golf across three Dan Maples-designed courses: Marsh Hawk, Blackheath, and Blue Heron, backed by a dedicated Golf Performance Center. Beyond golf, the club offers two distinct dining venues for private functions — Murdoch's Tavern for a casual atmosphere and the Colony Room, an elegant dining room led by an award-winning executive chef. Ford's Colony hosts events ranging from birthday dinners for 10 guests to holiday galas for 250, alongside weddings and corporate functions such as team-building sessions, client dinners, and company golf outings. Its event spaces are known for picturesque views and classic décor, and the club's team provides customizable menus and coordination for weddings and private celebrations alike.

• Spaces for 75-500 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Mansion

Winterham Manor is a historic Italianate home in Amelia County, Virginia, built around 1855 by a cousin of Thomas Jefferson and listed on the National Register. Purchased in 1999 after decades of abandonment, the property underwent a full restoration before reopening in 2003 as a bed and breakfast, wedding venue, and special events destination. The grounds sweep down to a 15-acre lake, with 300 acres of nursery plantings rising on the hills beyond. Couples can choose from several ceremony sites on the property, including the Versailles Pavilion overlooking the lake, the Manor House's front porch and facade, the "Lovers' Tree," a 60' x 40' event tent with a central dance floor, or the Manor House itself for weddings of 75 guests or fewer. The Manor House and adjoining Garden Terrace suite can accommodate overnight guests, with a separate entrance for the groomsmen's suite and dressing areas for the bridal party on the second floor. A Honeymoon Cottage in a historic dependency offers a private porch overlooking the lake. Winterham Manor also houses Hadfield Fine Arts, a gallery of paintings and prints spanning different cultures and periods, giving guests something to browse between wedding events.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

Alan B. Miller Hall is the home of William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dedicated in 2009 and designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, the building was named for W&M alumnus Alan B. Miller and built around a central courtyard, reflecting a design philosophy of active learning, collaboration, mentoring, and teamwork. Beyond its academic role, Miller Hall opens its conference rooms, classrooms, Brinkley Commons Multipurpose Room, and Courtyard for meetings, conferences, and social events, including formal dinners, banquets, weddings, and receptions. For weddings and conferences, the building's operations staff coordinate with William & Mary's Office of Conference Services to help plan and execute the event. The building holds LEED Gold certification, with features such as automated lighting controls, rainwater collection for irrigation, and CO2 monitoring in high-volume spaces.

• Spaces for 6-400 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 5 Meeting Spaces

The William & Mary Alumni House sits in downtown Williamsburg, Virginia, on the William & Mary campus, blending modern construction with colonial-style architectural touches. Winding brick pathways connect a walled garden and courtyards to the roughly 54,000-square-foot building, giving the property considerable outdoor character alongside its indoor rooms. Event spaces can be combined in different configurations, from the 5,579-square-foot Hunter Hall Grand Ballroom, which seats 250 for dinner or holds 400 for a theater-style gathering, to smaller rooms like the Chandler Room and Pollard Room, suited to intimate meetings or wedding-day preparations. Outdoors, Clarke Plaza and the Walled Garden host ceremonies and cocktail hours, while the newly renovated Ukrop Terrace offers an open-air rooftop-style space for gatherings. The Alumni House hosts weddings, engagement celebrations, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, and conferences. Wedding packages include ceremony chairs, gold chiavari seating, round tables, a 21-by-21-foot dance floor, mobile bars, and AV equipment with wireless microphones, along with dedicated getting-ready rooms available six hours before the event. An on-site catering kitchen and in-house event support round out the offering.

• Spaces for 15-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Barn
• 4 Total Spaces

The Williamsburg Winery sits on Wessex Hundred, a 300-acre estate near the James River. Founded by Patrick and Peggy Duffeler, who planted the property's first grapevines in 1985 and released its first vintage in 1988, the estate now includes more than 50 acres of vineyard and over 150 acres of woods. For weddings, the winery offers ceremony and reception spaces ranging from the raised Wessex Lawn, overlooking newly planted vineyards and a duck pond, to Wessex Hall, a 4,600-square-foot banquet room built in 2000 in the style of a 17th-century cruciform timbered structure, lit by iron chandeliers and featuring two stone fireplaces imported from Bordeaux, France. Westbury Hall, a Tudor-style barn with exposed oak beams, natural light, and a walk-out ramp entrance, suits smaller ceremonies and cocktail hours, while its lower level, Westbury Cellar, offers an intimate dining room with views into the estate's barrel cellar. The property also includes Wedmore Place, a 28-room boutique hotel, and the Gabriel Archer Tavern restaurant. For corporate gatherings, the White Horse Meeting Room provides vaulted ceilings, European antiques, audio/visual equipment, and seating for up to 15 guests around an oak boardroom table.

• Spaces for 80 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Resort
• 1 space at this venue

• Spaces for 75-100 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Waterfront

Perched on a scenic bluff overlooking the marina, the Queens Lake Clubhouse offers one of the most picturesque views in Williamsburg. Built in 1980 to showcase the beauty of Queens Creek, it sits in a peaceful setting where guests can take in ospreys, eagles, and herons along the water. The clubhouse comfortably seats about 75 guests, or 100 standing, with a patio that opens directly to the creek — a natural spot for a ceremony or cocktail hour before moving inside. The main room includes a fully equipped kitchen, tables and chairs, a large-screen TV for slideshows, and a sound system with microphones for music or speakers, making it a practical fit for weddings, showers, and private celebrations alike. Freshly updated with new colors and carpeting, the clubhouse combines comfort and charm, offering a welcoming waterside space to celebrate and mark milestones with family and friends. It is available to rent by Queens Lake Community Association members and non-residents alike.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Bandit's Ridge is a wedding and event venue in Louisa, Virginia, named for the owners' beloved horse. Since opening in 2012, the property has hosted weddings, receptions, anniversaries, corporate gatherings, and other celebrations for up to 150 guests. The grounds offer four distinct ceremony locations with picturesque views, a large reception barn, and a separate tasting barn that also serves as a space for rehearsal dinners and cocktail hours. Couples getting ready on site can use the Bridal Suite, which includes a kitchen, family room, full bathroom, and bedroom, or the Groom's Shack, equipped with a bathroom, TV, and refrigerator. Bandit's Ridge handles decorating, setup, and day-of coordination as part of its rental packages, and the property includes a fire pit, cornhole, and Giant Jenga for guests to enjoy. In 2024, Bandit's Ridge opened Winery on the Ridge (formerly Bandit's Ridge Winery), an on-site winery open Thursday through Sunday for wine tastings.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

That We Are We were the ones who bought the farm! The name Belle's Pleasure was inspired by my great grandmother's ancient house in Prince Georges County, Maryland (Bealls Pleasure). As a child, I remember being awed by the big brick home with chandeliers, rich rugs, secret staircases, room after room stuffed with treasures, and the aroma of boxwoods that encircled the secret garden in the back. Even before we found this teeny-tiny slice of heaven we now call home, I knew our farm would be called Belle's Pleasure. This property was first shown to us in the fall of 2016. I went to look at the house with our month-old baby in tow. When I saw the cathedral ceilings at the top of the barn's inner staircase, I knew this was the one! A Smidgeon of Heaven Being here at the farm gives me a special feeling, a serene and peaceful atmosphere that penetrates the entire property. Maybe it's the history; knowing that the old farmhouse at the property's center has stood for almost two centuries gives you a sense of confidence. Maybe it's the rustic beauty of the enormous white barn, which was built by farmers in 1920 as a dairy barn. Several generations have lived and worked on this land over the past 250 years, and this small piece of heaven has been a part of their lives. Please come in and take a look around. The Real Estate Industry With 15 acres of rolling pastures, mature trees, beautiful white fencing, an acre and a half pond with a dock and bridge, the 1920's dairy barn, the historic farmhouse built in 1769, the horse trails and creek that meander through the woods, and the horses, the photo opportunities are infinite. The house is a charming, rustic piece of history. The Wedding Suite is a special place for weddings. Arrive early to relax! Get ready with your bridesmaids in our two-story, two-bathroom bridal suite on the day of your celebration. You'll have everything you need, including numerous mirrors, outlets, and primping areas, as well as a full-size refrigerator, to enjoy getting all dolled up with your closest friends.

• Spaces for 250-400 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

The Watermen's Museum sits on the Riverwalk in Colonial Yorktown, Virginia, on the only privately owned stretch of beach in the village, overlooking the York River. Dedicated to preserving the heritage of the watermen who have worked the Chesapeake Bay from pre-colonial times through today, the museum tells that story through its exhibits while also opening its grounds to weddings, receptions, and private events. Couples and event hosts can reserve the museum's beachfront, complete with a driftwood tree, beach grasses, and sunset views over the river, along with the elevated Carriage House deck and a 30-by-50-foot events tent large enough for sizable weddings and receptions. The museum's administrative office coordinates all rentals directly, and hosts can choose from two preferred local caterers, Chef K Cooking and The Yorktown Pub, or arrange their own. The setting also lends itself to traditional, colonial, or pirate-themed celebrations, with a gun deck available for a ceremonial cannon firing.

• Spaces for 6-49 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Boats

Yorktown Sailing Charters operates the historic tall ships Schooner Alliance II and Schooner Serenity out of the Riverwalk Landing Pier in Yorktown, Virginia, part of America's Historic Triangle alongside Jamestown and Williamsburg. The company has sailed the York River for over 30 years, guiding guests past the Yorktown Battlefield, the Victory Monument, and working watermen, with dolphins, osprey, and the occasional naval ship or submarine along the way. Serenity is rigged the traditional way, with block and tackle rather than modern winches, and passengers are welcome to lend a hand at setting sail. Beyond its regular day sails, sunset cruises, and family-friendly Captain Mayhem's School of Piracy pirate adventure, Yorktown Sailing Charters offers private charters well suited to weddings, corporate gatherings, family reunions, and office parties. Schooner Alliance II can carry up to 42 guests for a private event, while the more intimate Schooner Serenity accommodates up to 6 passengers. Charters can be customized with catering and beverage service, and the crew works with each group to shape the sailing experience to the occasion.

• Spaces for 120-135 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Historic Space
• 3 Total Spaces

Hornsby House Inn is a luxury bed and breakfast set inside a 1933 Georgian home on Main Street in the historic village of Yorktown, Virginia. Built as a private residence, the home served as "The Big House" for the Hornsby and Bowditch families for nearly eighty years before brothers Philip and David Bowditch converted their ancestral home into an inn in 2011, carrying forward a family legacy of Southern hospitality and gathering around the table. Today the inn hosts weddings, receptions, and private events for up to 120 guests across its grounds and pavilion. The Front Lawn, with its iconic front steps, Crepe Myrtle trees, and a backdrop of the Yorktown Victory Monument, is a popular setting for ceremonies, while the Rear Grounds offer a versatile lawn for ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and lawn games. The Pavilion, a 1,900-square-foot indoor/outdoor event hall connected to the main home by a covered walkway, accommodates dinners and receptions, and the Living Room's fireplace, Yamaha piano, and Georgian windows suit more intimate ceremonies and gatherings. Wedding packages can include exclusive use of the historic home, grounds, and pavilion, overnight stays in the inn's guest rooms with homemade breakfasts, and onsite parking for up to 55 cars. The inn sits within walking distance of Yorktown's Revolutionary War battlefields, Yorktown Beach, and Riverwalk Landing, with Colonial Williamsburg about 20 minutes away via the Colonial Parkway.

• Spaces for 75 Guests

The Riddick House is an 1812 plantation home at Stevenson Ridge, a 90-acre historic property centered on the Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield in Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia. Restored as part of the estate's ongoing preservation of its antique structures, the house retains its original character alongside modern conveniences for guests. The home offers two guest rooms with private baths, a dining area, and multiple lounging areas, plus a back deck overlooking the grounds. Wood-burning fireplaces warm the kitchen and dining room, while a gas fireplace sits in the master bedroom, which also features a king bed, soaking tub, and walk-in ceramic tiled shower with pond views. A second guest room, located between the master bedroom and the library, offers a queen bed and views of the surrounding woods. Bordered by woods on one side and a pond on the other, the Riddick House serves as on-site lodging for wedding parties and guests celebrating at Stevenson Ridge, whose broader property also hosts ceremonies, receptions, and catered events.

• Spaces for 216 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Ridge Team's Message to the Public: Because of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), we understand that traveling or attending special events can be fraught with uncertainty and caution. As a result, we want you to know that your health and the health of our employees are our top priorities. We have upgraded our sanitization methods and food service procedures to be more strategic and robust in nature. We continue to welcome guests and will do everything in our power to accommodate special requests that will make you and your family feel safe and supported while staying with us. Examples include using contactless check-in and declining housekeeping services while on vacation (no personnel will enter your cabin without request). Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns at (540) 582-6263. Stevenson Ridge is an 87-acre historical property in rural Spotsylvania County that serves as a premier special events venue as well as a lodging facility with restored antique structures. The Inn is comprised of nine private cottages dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, ranging in size from one to two bedrooms. Our premier event facility, The Lodge, is 12,000 square feet and is the centerpiece of Stevenson Ridge's event space offerings. Whether you're looking for the ideal location for your wedding, holiday party, or corporate event, we have what you need... Stevenson Ridge offers a one-of-a-kind venue that will meet all of your event requirements! We are only a short drive from historic Downtown Fredericksburg, Lake Anna, and all of the major Civil War battlefields in the area, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness, and Spotsylvania. Stevenson Ridge is located in the heart of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Stevenson Ridge is also home to some of the best-preserved Civil War trenches in private ownership, according to the National Park Service. Visitors are welcome to tour these fascinating trenches, fish in our on-site pond, or simply stroll through one of our wooded paths while they are here. Call (540)582-6263 or email info@stevensonridge.com to inquire about availability or to make a reservation for one of our private cottages, or enter your dates in the Check Availability tab at the top of this page. Additional photos of our cottages can be found in the Photo Gallery section. Take a look at our packages and promotions!

• Spaces for 50-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Fort Boykin Historic Park is an 18-acre county park in Smithfield, Virginia, built around a triangular earthen fort that has stood on this bluff along the James River since colonial times. Originally christened "The Castle," the fort was constructed by colonists over roughly six months after a 1622 attack on the Bennett's Welcome and Basse's Choice settlements prompted the House of Burgesses to order a lookout fortification. It was refortified again during the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War, and today remains open for self-guided tours through its historic earthworks. Beyond its military history, the park offers natural habitat and beach access along the James River, making it a distinctive backdrop for small outdoor ceremonies and gatherings. The site accommodates rentals of 50 guests or fewer, with reservations arranged through the Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation Department. The park is open daily, March through October from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and November through February from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and guided tours can be scheduled through the Isle of Wight County Museum.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Fredericksburg Country Club occupies Smithfield, a Virginia estate whose land was first patented in 1671 and whose present mansion house was built in 1819 by John Pratt after fire destroyed the original dwelling. Captain Conway Vance, who bought the property in 1905, added the wings and white columns that still front the clubhouse today. Citizens incorporated the estate as a country club in 1925, and members repurchased it in 1946 as Fredericksburg Country Club following a wartime closure; expansions in 1961, 1973, 1988, and 1998 grew its golf course, dining, and recreation facilities. Today the private club is home to more than 500 members and offers a championship 18-hole golf course, golf practice facilities, an outdoor pool, and tennis and pickleball courts, alongside dining service and a fitness center. For weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, the club opens its elegant ballroom, scenic outdoor spaces, and intimate dining rooms, with landscaped grounds and the golf course providing a picturesque backdrop for photography. An in-house events team, led by Events Manager Jamie McGuire, works with the culinary team to plan customizable menus, including plated dinners and buffets.

• Spaces for 299 Guests

The Deltaville Maritime Museum & Holly Point Nature Park sits at the confluence of the Piankatank and Rappahannock rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, in a community known as "The Boating Capital of the Chesapeake Bay." Established in 2003 by a group of local volunteers, the museum preserves the maritime heritage of Virginia's lower Chesapeake Bay, with a particular focus on the region's wooden boatbuilding industry dating to the late 1800s. Its exhibits include the John A. Coe Library and archival collections, along with two historic boats, the Explorer and the F.D. Crockett. On the adjoining grounds, the museum's Pavilion offers an indoor and outdoor, year-round space for parties, socials, wedding receptions, dinners, and reunions. Set within the museum's landscaped waterfront property, the Pavilion gives hosts a rustic, nautical backdrop overlooking Jackson Creek for celebrations of all kinds.

• Spaces for 200-500 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

Founded in 1966, the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News combines a zoo, aquarium, science center, and planetarium under one roof, home to more than 1,100 native species representing every region of Virginia. Its "conservation starts with connection" mission shapes an event backdrop unlike a typical banquet hall: guests mingle among living exhibits recreating an Appalachian Cove, a Cypress Swamp, the underwater world of the Chesapeake Bay, and a limestone cave, with live animal encounters woven into receptions. The museum hosts weddings, receptions, corporate parties, banquets, and celebrations of all kinds for up to 500 guests at a cocktail party or 200 for a seated dinner. Ceremonies can take place in the outdoor Amphitheater or on the museum's main floor, and the rental extends to an outdoor deck overlooking Deer Park Lake and a rooftop patio with a 16-inch telescope for stargazing. A multi-level layout allows dinner on one floor and dancing on another, and behind-the-scenes spaces are available for catering staff and bridal parties to prepare. All rentals take place after the museum closes to the public at 5 p.m.

• Spaces for 30-120 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Set along a quiet stretch of Tabbs Creek on Virginia's Chesapeake Bay in Mathews County, The Inn at Tabbs Creek is a waterfront bed and breakfast built in the 1880s by a local shipbuilder. Innkeepers Sherry and Ridge Crewss, who took over the property in May 2024, continue a tradition of coastal hospitality that blends the building's historic character with updated amenities. The Inn operates as an adults-only retreat, with seven guest rooms and suites, a chlorine-free heated pool, a private dock, and kayak, canoe, and paddleboard access directly on the creek. A four-season back porch, a fireside Morning Room, and a hidden Speakeasy lounge give guests indoor gathering spaces alongside the waterfront grounds. For weddings and celebrations, the Inn offers full property buyouts that include exclusive use of all seven guest rooms, a wooden ceremony arch, a licensed officiant, and waterfront amenities for overnight guests. Larger gatherings can be held under a 40'x60' reception tent set up on the property, accommodating up to 50 guests. The Inn also hosts smaller, more private occasions such as waterfront proposals and vow renewals for couples seeking an intimate, secluded setting on the water.

• Spaces for 700-3,400 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Convention Centers

The Fredericksburg Convention Center offers over 120,000 square feet of flexible event space across three main areas: the Exhibition Hall, the Conference Center, and the Grand Ballroom. Managed by OVG360, the venue hosts conventions, trade shows, weddings, banquets, and business meetings, pairing full-service event coordination with in-house food and beverage. The 80,000-square-foot Exhibition Hall divides into Exhibit Hall A and Exhibit Hall B, accommodating up to 3,400 attendees or 380 trade show booths for large corporate events, trade shows, concerts, and conferences. The Grand Ballroom comfortably fits up to 700 guests and can be divided into six sections for smaller gatherings — from cocktail hour in the lobby to dancing under its chandeliers. The Conference Center rounds out the facility with eleven total meeting rooms, each fully carpeted with acoustical wall treatments and individual temperature, sound, and lighting controls. The venue is a certified Virginia Green Tourism Partner, and three hotels sit within walking distance for out-of-town guests.