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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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  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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  1757 Golf Club

  45120 Waxpool Rd, Sterling, VA 20166, USA

  • Spaces for 13-225 Guests
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 4 Country Clubs
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  1757 Golf Club sits on a scenic golf course in Dulles, Virginia, pairing a private championship course with a public driving range and the newly renovated Fifty-Seven Taproom. Open since 2009 and owned and operated by Heritage Golf Group, the club has earned multiple "Best of Loudoun" awards for its staff and amenities. The 16,000-square-foot clubhouse can host up to 225 guests and offers a range of spaces for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, banquets, and corporate events, from the Grand Ballroom and Washington Room to the more intimate Monroe Room and Barton Suite. An outdoor terrace with two patios overlooks the greens, giving couples a scenic backdrop for a ceremony or reception. A dedicated events staff guides planning from the first tour through a personalized event proposal, helping hosts put together everything from a wedding to a golf outing or holiday party.

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  International Country Club

  13200 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Country Club

  WEDDINGS Among the numerous characteristics that distinguish International Country Club as an outstanding wedding reception location is the tranquil atmosphere that it offers its guests. The International Country Club, which is set among 220 acres of lush grassland, is open for wedding receptions throughout the year. Spring through fall, guests can relax on the balcony and watch the sun set over the stunning surroundings while taking in the panoramic views of the surrounding area. The International Country Club has a stellar reputation for both its meals and its customer service. All of our cuisine is produced on-site daily, and we are happy to accommodate customers with particular dietary restrictions. In our regular wedding package, we provide a four-hour open bar, a cocktail hour with displays and passing appetizers, a main course salad, and a dessert bar. Our solutions, both upgraded and regular, can be tailored to match your specific requirements and budget. Our team understands that planning a wedding may be a difficult experience, and we strive to make the work of organizing a wedding the most simple and straightforward as possible for you. We will be delighted to give you with useful information on a variety of wedding services. The knowledgeable staff at International Country Club is available to assist you in personalizing your wedding day with a variety of distinctive touches. We are here to assist you in making your wedding day even more lovely by providing you with personal care and attention. International Country Club only organizes one wedding each day in order to give you our full attention throughout your special day. Whatever you have in mind, we will be more than delighted to assist you!

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  Altria Theater

  6 N Laurel St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

  • Spaces for 600-3,600 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Opened in 1927 as the Mosque Theater, Altria Theater is one of Richmond's most recognizable buildings, designed by architects Marcellus Wright, Sr., Charles M. Robinson, and Charles Custer Robinson in an Egyptian Revival style with towering minarets and desert murals. Built under the Shriners and later purchased by the City of Richmond in 1940, the theater underwent a major renovation in 1994-95 that restored its original architectural grandeur. Today the theater seats up to 3,600 guests for concerts, Broadway productions, and other live entertainment, and its private event spaces have hosted weddings, galas, trade shows, and corporate functions. The Grand Ballroom, decorated with the sweeping columns and ornamental detail original to the building, accommodates up to 800 guests seated or 1,400 standing. Monroe Park, an outdoor space overlooking the theater's facade, holds up to 600 guests seated or 1,000 standing, and multiple lobbies, lounges, and parlors throughout the building offer additional gathering space for smaller functions such as holiday parties, baby showers, and family reunions.

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  Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town

  1767 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

  • Spaces for 250-390 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Greetings and best wishes for your forthcoming wedding! Please accept our sincere congratulations on your decision to consider the Hilton Alexandria Old Town for this very memorable event. The Hilton Alexandria Old Town is the ideal venue for hosting your unique event or celebration. In order to accommodate your out-of-town guests, the Hilton Alexandria Old Town will be glad to provide special guest room prices. Our location offers a variety of wonderful amenities that your family and friends may take advantage of, including: In only 37 steps from the hotel, you can get to the King Street Metro station, which will take you to Reagan National Airport (DCA) in two stops and downtown Washington DC in six stops. By taking the Metro, you can quickly get across the whole DC metropolitan region! Intimacy and charm characterize Historic Old Town Alexandria, and guests can take advantage of this. Simply walk down to the shore or take a short ride on the complimentary King Street Trolley to discover a range of restaurants, pubs and shopping opportunities in the area. Take a tour of Mt. Vernon or a river trip along the lovely Old Town shoreline to get a feel for the area. Allow us to provide the perfect setting for a magnificent event for up to 200 guests in our elegant 3,800 square foot ballroom! You can exchange your vows in our magnificent Outdoor Courtyard. In our elegant Grand Ballroom Foyer, you can mingle with your guests during cocktail hour. The following wedding packages are available for your consideration. We look forward to collaborating with you to plan the perfect day for you and your future spouse! Congratulations, and once again, thank you for taking the time to consider the Hilton Alexandria Old Town Hotel!

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  The Ward Center for Contemporary Art

  132 N Sycamore St, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA

  • Spaces for 250-500 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Art Gallery

  The Ward Center for Contemporary Art occupies a converted 1889 building in downtown Petersburg, Virginia — originally the Rucker Rosenstock department store, later Butterworth's Furniture, and reimagined through a 2014 renovation into a contemporary art gallery, event venue, and artist studios and lofts. The building sits in Petersburg's historic downtown district, about 25 minutes from Richmond. The venue's main gallery combines restored wood floors, 19-foot ceilings, two grand staircases, and a VIP loft mezzanine with rotating exhibitions of contemporary art on its walls, giving weddings, receptions, meetings, and classes a gallery backdrop rather than a standard banquet room. The space accommodates up to 500 guests standing, with tables and chairs provided for 250 seated guests. Renters have use of the space for a full day, along with kitchen facilities for an outside caterer of their choosing, a private dressing room, and wireless internet, and the venue is handicap accessible.

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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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  The Riddick House at Stevenson Ridge

  6901 Meeting St, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553, USA

  • 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.

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  The Clubs at Quantico

  3017 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134, USA

  • Spaces for 225 Guests

  The Clubs at Quantico and Crossroads Events Center sits on historic Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, offering banquet and reception space for both military and private occasions. The venue accommodates weddings, dining-in and mess nights, promotions, retirements, changes of command, seminars, conferences, and symposiums, with a professional events staff overseeing each occasion. Event space includes multiple ballrooms with flexible configurations, among them the Waller Room and the Runners Room, which can be combined for larger gatherings. Each room is equipped with PowerPoint capability, motorized projection screens, wireless and wired microphones, WiFi, four projectors with 5K lumens, and a 24-speaker sound system with digital signal processors, suiting the space to both formal ceremonies and presentations. The Clubs at Quantico also houses an Officers/SNCO Club with a relaxing, pub-like atmosphere filled with USMC mementos, alongside a restaurant serving a chef-designed menu for lunch, dinner, and holiday events. Full-service catering is available for weddings and special events hosted on-site.

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  The Westlake

  360 Chestnut Creek Dr, Hardy, VA 24101, USA

  • Spaces for 15-100 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Country Clubs
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  Copper Cove Golf Club sits along Smith Mountain Lake in Hardy, Virginia, where the golf course's back nine winds past several of the lake's quiet coves and inlets. Designed in 1989 by Virginia course architect Russell Breeden, the layout mixes downhill tee shots and double doglegs across its 6,511 yards. Beyond the course, the clubhouse hosts weddings, parties, meetings, and other private gatherings, with three rooms sized for different groups: the Brookline Room for small meetings and gatherings of up to 15, the sunroom-style Kiawah Room for luncheons and cocktail gatherings of up to 45, and the full-size Valhalla Room, a ballroom for weddings and larger parties of up to 100 guests. The Clubhouse itself also opens as a reception or pub-style gathering space. Room rentals include setup and cleanup within a standard event window, and Copper Cove Golf Club provides linens and staffed bar service for private events on-site.

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  Shadow Creek Weddings & Events

  18090 Silcott Springs Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  Urban Chic, Private, Romantic, and Timeless Elegance are all characteristics of this property. Shadow Creek is a wedding location in Purcellville, Virginia that can accommodate up to 150 guests. At this enchanting venue, rustic charm is combined with sophisticated elegance to provide couples with an unforgettable backdrop for their wedding ceremony and reception. The property, which includes over 200 acres of lovely meadows, rolling hills, and groomed landscapes, is an idyllic respite from the rush and bustle of everyday life. At Shadow Creek, couples are invited to select from a variety of ceremony and reception settings located throughout the property to hold their special day. The urban-chic wedding barn at the site is a dynamic open-plan event space that can accommodate a variety of different events. A beautiful banquet hall featuring exposed wooden beams, towering ceilings, and enchanting chandeliers that can be adapted to meet your specific design requirements and decor concept. For a ceremony in the sun, the estate has a number of beautiful sites that provide unimpeded views of the verdant fields around the property. Due to inclement weather, the barn's front portico has been converted into a covered area that can be used for a romantic service. The team at Shadow Creek will collaborate with you to guarantee that every detail of your special day has been thoughtfully planned and beautifully performed by our staff. The in-house event team will collaborate with you to ensure that your event planning experience is both stress-free and fun. The pleasant team will take care of the set-up and clean-up, enabling you to relax and enjoy the remainder of your day. On the day of your event, you will be invited to the venue's get-ready room where you will be able to prepare for your celebration. This private apartment provides plenty of space for you and your bridal party to rest and have a pampering treatment before walking down the aisle. It is ideal for small wedding parties.

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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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  Chateau Morrisette Winery

  287 Winery Rd SW, Floyd, VA 24091, USA

  • Spaces for 180 Guests

  Chateau Morrisette is one of Virginia's largest and oldest wineries, set on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Floyd, Virginia. The Morrisette family planted their first vines on the mountain property in 1978, and winemaker David Morrisette launched commercial production in 1982; the operation has since grown from 2,000 gallons to more than 60,000 cases a year, using grapes from over 150 estate and Virginia-grown acres. At the heart of the property is a timber-frame hospitality building built from salvaged St. Marie River timber, spanning 45,365 square feet and framed with 185,000 board feet of reclaimed Douglas fir. The building houses the winery's tasting room, restaurant, and event and wedding facilities, including a ballroom used for wedding receptions and celebrations. Chateau Morrisette has hosted weddings for couples from across the country for more than forty years, and its private events team also plans baby and bridal showers, corporate events, and private tastings, with in-house planning support from booking through cleanup.

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  Gauntlet Golf Club

  18 Fairway Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22406, USA

  • Spaces for 110 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  The Gauntlet Golf Club is a semi-public championship course near Fredericksburg, Virginia, designed by P.B. Dye, son of legendary architect Pete Dye. Opened in 1995, the par-72, 6,900-yard layout is set around Curtis Memorial Park's lake and features bentgrass greens, zoysia fairways, and the area's largest grass practice facility, alongside a Trackman4 indoor simulator for year-round play. The clubhouse's 19th Hole Bar and Grill offers indoor and veranda seating overlooking the course, pouring local craft beer alongside a full menu. For private celebrations, the newly renovated Twilight Room hosts up to 110 guests for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, and other special occasions, backed by a fully stocked bar, a veranda with golf course views, and an on-site culinary team preparing every event from a fully equipped kitchen. With membership nearing 350 and instruction from PGA professionals Anthony Russell and Shawn O'Donnell, the club also welcomes non-members for daily green fees on both 9- and 18-hole rounds.

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  Westwood Country Club

  800 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Country Club

  Westwood Country Club does not need that you be a member in order to host an event with us. We are overjoyed to have events returning to the club. Our outdoor roof top patio will be open to the public in the spring of 2022. This is the ideal location for a wedding or a celebration. Many popular days are already booked; call immediately to secure your next event. More information can be obtained by contacting Janie Mathieson in the catering department at 703-667-5700 or by emailing her at janie@westwoodcc.com. You will have an excellent experience at Westwood Country Club whether you are organizing a wedding reception, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Retirement Party, Corporate Meeting, or a Golf Outing with your friends and family. In addition to having one of the most magnificent facilities in Northern Virginia, we take great satisfaction in providing excellent service, food, and creativity. Wedding events can be held in lovely surroundings that are ideal for photo opportunities, and we have the capacity to accommodate up to 300 people. There is a breathtaking view of the lovely golf course from the opulent Grand Ballroom, which has been exquisitely detailed. Couples will find four Juliet balconies adjacent to the Grand Ballroom, where they will be able to take in the spectacular views of the surrounding environment and breathtaking sunsets, further adding to the enchantment of a perfect fairytale evening. Our team is highly competent and can assist with wedding preparation, multi-course gourmet feasts, and a wide range of other support services. In order to meet and surpass your expectations, our Food and Beverage Director, Janie Mathieson, and Executive Chef Jose Leon will collaborate with you from the beginning of the event until its conclusion. Given the extensive range of great services offered, Westwood Country Club will ensure that your wedding day is absolutely stress-free for you.

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  Pembroke Springs Retreat

  6238 Wardensville Grade, Star Tannery, VA 22654, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

  Pembroke Springs Retreat is a whole-house vacation rental set at the base of Great North Mountain in the northwestern Shenandoah Valley, on 175 acres of hiking trails, a fishing pond, and a tennis court. The house is decorated with Japanese artwork and furnishings alongside Virginia antiques, and features five bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, a large dining room, and cozy sitting areas. Two authentic Japanese baths ("ofuro"), fed by fresh mountain water and heated to 104 degrees, anchor the property alongside a commercial kitchen and a downstairs sitting room. The retreat has hosted weddings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, yoga retreats, and corporate events in its private, secluded mountain setting, with events limited to 25 guests. The Sunrise Room and its adjoining bathroom are ADA-compliant, and the retreat is wheelchair accessible.

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  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at JMU

  780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA

  • Spaces for 20-250 Guests
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Meeting Space
  • 3 Gardens

  Set within James Madison University's 125-acre woodland sanctuary in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum is a public garden and forested greenspace with 3.5 miles of trails, marking 35 years as a regional landmark. The grounds are free and open to the public from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year, and include features such as a newly renovated labyrinth and an outdoor StoryWalk trail. The arboretum hosts weddings and private events across several distinct settings. The Lawn overlooks a pond with seasonal garden blooms and holds up to 200 guests standing, while the Ernst Tree Terrace offers a more private setting with a seasonal fountain, pergola, and granite table overlooking the lower gardens. The Jurney Stage Garden is nestled among tall trees for smaller, more intimate gatherings, and the Frances Plecker Education Center is the arboretum's only fully indoor, climate-controlled space, equipped with a kitchen, restrooms, and A/V equipment for ceremonies, receptions, or as a dressing area. A picnic pavilion is also available for smaller private gatherings. Catering for events is arranged through JMU Special Events, and an on-site event coordinator helps guide planning from reservation through event day.

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  River Farm

  7931 E Boulevard Dr, Alexandria, VA 22308, USA

  • Spaces for 25-500 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 6 Total Spaces

  River Farm occupies 25 acres of Potomac riverfront property in Alexandria, Virginia, once part of George Washington's farmland and now the headquarters of the American Horticultural Society. The grounds pair an 18th-century Manor House with formal gardens, a brick-pathed pergola walk, and open lawns running down to the river, giving couples a choice of indoor and outdoor settings for a ceremony or reception. The property offers several distinct spaces for events. The Garden Walk, with its trellis pergola and seasonal plantings, is the most popular ceremony location. The Ballroom, inside the Manor House, features a hardwood floor, a crystal chandelier, and local artwork, while the adjoining Parlor offers a smaller, more intimate room with a baby grand piano. A climate-controlled tent over the Slated Patio, with adjustable Palladian window walls, extends the property's capacity for larger receptions. River Farm gives couples the flexibility to choose their own caterers and vendors, and the grounds include a private bridal suite, on-site parking, and Wi-Fi throughout. The venue is wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly, and rental fees support the American Horticultural Society's ongoing conservation and education work.

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  Princess Anne Country Club

  3800 Pacific Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Founded in 1916 by a group of Norfolk businessmen, Princess Anne Country Club has grown into one of the premier private clubs in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Set in Virginia Beach, the club's grounds include a golf course that winds through stands of pines and live oaks along narrow waterways, an extensive tennis facility with indoor and outdoor courts, and a modern swimming pool complex. The clubhouse hosts private parties for members and their sponsored guests, from rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions to milestone celebrations and business gatherings. Full-service catering, overseen by the club's Director of Catering and Special Events, manages every detail of an event, with the clubhouse's restaurant, bars, and function spaces providing the backdrop. The club's stylish, understated character has been carried forward by generations of member families since its founding, giving events at Princess Anne a sense of longstanding tradition.

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