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  Fort Lewis Lodge

  Fort Lewis Lodge, 603 Old Plantation Way, Millboro, VA 24460, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

  Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm is a family-owned retreat set on 3,300 acres in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, in Bath County, where the Cowpasture River winds through forests, fields, and farmland. Family owned and operated for more than 65 years, the property has been restored from a historic farm into a working retreat open each season from April through October. Lodging spans the main Lodge and Silo, private cabins and cottages, Riverside House, and two standalone rental homes, the Bend House and the Beaver Falls House. Meals are served at the Lewis Mill Restaurant, a restored 19th-century structure with an adjoining bar, Buck's Bar, where chef Caryl Cowden — who has led the kitchen for more than 40 years — draws daily-changing, family-style menus from the property's own gardens and livestock. Guests can spend time at the five-foot-deep swimming hole on the Cowpasture River, fly fish for smallmouth bass and rainbow trout, hike trails that climb to 3,000 feet, mountain bike on the property's bikes, play its nine-hole disc golf course, or unwind in a wood-fired barrel sauna overlooking the water. Fort Lewis Lodge also hosts private events and retreats, with inquiries directed to its events team.

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  The Attic at Waterman's

  415 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA

  • Spaces for 83-130 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Waterfront

  The Attic at Waterman's occupies the second floor of Waterman's Surfside Grille, at the intersection of 5th Street and Atlantic Avenue on the Virginia Beach oceanfront. A wall of 16 windows offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, giving the space an elegant, yet rustic coastal character suited to weddings, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, and private celebrations. The Attic seats up to 83 guests with a dance floor, or accommodates up to 130 guests in a cocktail-style layout blending seating and high-top tables. Smaller gatherings of 10 to 45 guests can also be hosted in the main dining areas of Waterman's Surfside Grille on the first floor. The Attic holds a full ABC license and provides in-house bar service, and Waterman's culinary team prepares menus for events of all sizes, so hosts do not need to arrange outside catering. The venue is about seven minutes from the Virginia Beach Convention Center and roughly 30 minutes from Norfolk International Airport.

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  Virginia Living Museum

  524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, USA

  • 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.

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  Cloverdale Barn

  2368 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester, VA 22602, USA

  • Spaces for 220-350 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  Cloverdale Barn is a restored historic barn set on a working cattle farm in Winchester, Virginia, about 65 minutes from Northern Virginia. The barn dates back roughly 200 years and was brought back from years of storm and tornado damage through a 10-day restoration by Amish craftsmen, a project the family undertook so their own children could marry there. Today it hosts weddings, birthdays, baptisms, graduations, reunions, and company gatherings. The barn offers a 40-by-80-foot event space with an additional lower "bank" area that serves as a rain-alternative or extra gathering spot, and the property includes a pond and rock area often used for outdoor ceremonies. String and globe lighting are part of the barn rental, along with oak farm tables, a maple round table, and whiskey and wine barrels available at no charge for decor. Couples are free to bring their own caterer, DJ, cake decorator, planner, and other vendors, and acres of on-site field parking accommodate large gatherings. A bridal-changing cottage is available separately, and a two-station restroom trailer can be added for larger events.

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  Elegance Estates

  2268 Courthouse Rd, Stafford, VA 22554, USA

  • Spaces for 120 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate
  • 1 Mansion

  Elegance Estates is a Stafford, Virginia mansion wedding venue. This wedding location provides a pleasant and private setting for you and your guests to spend your special day. When you choose Elegance Estates to host your wedding, you will have an exclusive experience on these beautiful grounds. Elegance Estates is happy to provide exceptional customer service and Southern hospitality to each couple who chooses our location for their special day. Elegance Estates is a wedding location with a mansion on large private grounds. These grounds cover 20 acres of beautiful Virginia scenery for you to enjoy on your wedding day. You can exchange your vows on the impeccably manicured lawn with views of the estate and mansion or in the enchanting woodland with hanging chandeliers for the ceremony portion of your special day. There is sufficient seating for all of your visitors. These grounds can host tented events for up to 120 guests with plenty of space for you and your guests for outdoor receptions. Furthermore, this home features a lovely ballroom that can accommodate up to 80 guests for an evening of food and dancing. This location is glad to supply all of the tables and chairs needed for your guests and family, whether you choose to hold your event indoors or outdoors. Additionally, this venue permits you to use the bride and groom's suites prior to and during the day's major events. Elegance Estates takes pride in providing exceptional customer service and going above and beyond for each couple who chooses this team to share their special day. Elegance Estates' team will be glad to assist you with the planning of your special occasion. Furthermore, because this team has extensive expertise presenting events in this area, they can provide you with a comprehensive list of vendor recommendations. Elegance Estates aims to relieve as much stress as possible from your big day so you can enjoy all of the memorable moments. Elegance Estates has also teamed up with a catering firm to provide on-site culinary services.

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  Steeles Tavern Manor & Alpine Hideaway Cottages

  8400 N Lee Hwy, Raphine, VA 24472, USA

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

  Steeles Tavern Manor occupies a Virginian manor house built in 1916, positioned in the Shenandoah Valley midway between Lexington and Staunton. The historic building has been converted into a boutique bed and breakfast offering five distinctively decorated guest rooms alongside five private vacation cabins designed for couples seeking a secluded retreat. Beyond overnight stays, the manor hosts small weddings and elopements, either inside the historic manor house or outdoors by the pond and under willow trees. Options range from ceremony-only events for as few as five guests to a Historical Wedding Package accommodating up to 50 guests with a full-property buyout. An Elopement Package pairs a two-night stay with breakfast, a small bouquet and boutonniere, cake, sparkling wine, and staff photography, with an in-house officiant available for an additional fee. Guests can also arrange a licensed massage or spa package on-site, gather around the fire pit for s'mores, or borrow a stargazing guide for evenings under the Shenandoah Valley sky. Steeles Tavern Manor has been a Select Registry member since 2014, was named a 2025 Select Registry Craft Lodging Mid-Atlantic winner, and ranks among TripAdvisor's top 25 Bed & Breakfasts in the United States.

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  Jefferson Library

  931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

  • Spaces for 10-120 Guests
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  Set on Monticello's Kenwood campus, the Jefferson Library is the first free-standing library built to honor the study of a single American founder. Home to the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies, the 15,500-square-foot building was designed to complement the historic Kenwood house and centers on a contemporary reading room with a two-story semicircular bay window. The Robert H. and Clarice Smith Reading Room hosts dinners, scholarly talks, and receptions among more than 40,000 volumes on Jefferson's life and early American history. For smaller meetings, the library also offers the Berkeley Room, a state-of-the-art board room with audio-visual equipment and teleconferencing for up to 22 guests; the Trustees Room, a smaller conference space seating up to 10; and the adjacent Nichols Room, an intimate space suited to small lunches or as a breakout room. Guest capacities across the library's spaces range from 10 to 100, with onsite event, security, and custodial staff on hand, tables and chairs provided, and an exclusive on-site caterer handling food, beverage, and rental needs. Guests can also arrange private tours of the library's collections, and ample on-site parking is available.

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  Alan B Miller Hall

  Miller Hall, 101 Ukrop Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

  • 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.

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  La Sandia, Tysons Corner

  7852 Tysons Corner Center, Tysons, VA 22182, USA

  • Spaces for 200-400 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  La Sandia, located northwest of Arlington on Tysons Corner Center in McLean, provides blissful couples with a bold and beautiful restaurant setting in which to host a one-of-a-kind wedding and reception for their special day. This venue's central location and easy access from nearby highways and airports make it an excellent choice for brides and grooms who will have guests traveling to their wedding on the big day. La Sandia, a restaurant with an artistic and distinctive interior design, serves elevated Mexican cuisine that is in keeping with the artistic and distinctive design elements of the interior. With an open floor plan and a high ceiling, this venue provides plenty of space for your family and friends to mingle and socialize on your wedding day. This space, which is decorated with vibrant stained glass partisans and an innovative bar design, is an excellent choice for taking stunning wedding day photographs. Looking for a romantic and sensual setting in which to exchange vows? Look no further than La Sandia for your magical moment with family and friends.

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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.

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  Virginia Horse Center Foundation

  487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Set on 600 acres in Lexington, Virginia, the Virginia Horse Center is a world-class equestrian facility that also hosts private events, from wedding receptions to corporate gatherings and meetings. Established by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1985 and now operated by the Virginia Horse Center Foundation, the campus includes nine show rings, eight schooling rings, eight barns, a cross-country course, campgrounds, and the 4,000-seat Anderson Coliseum surrounding the Waldron Arena. The Appomattox Mezzanine, the center's largest special event space, overlooks the Blue Ridge mountains and the Waldron Arena and can accommodate up to 400 guests for wedding receptions, corporate parties, and meetings, with the option to divide into smaller sections. Additional event spaces include the Winners Ring Restaurant's enclosed porch overlooking the Wiley Arena, the Work Horse Café on the coliseum's upper concourse, and the Picnic Pavilion, set above the grounds with sweeping views. Virginia Horse Center Food Services provides full catering for private events, with pricing customized to guest count and rental needs.

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  James River Cellars Winery

  11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 23059, USA

  • Spaces for 32-150 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 4 Wineries
  • 4 Total Spaces

  James River Cellars Winery is Richmond's oldest winery, set on a 20-acre former farm in Montpelier, Virginia that founder Ray Lazarchic converted into a vineyard after discovering a shared passion for Gewürztraminer with his daughter Mitzi and her husband James Batterson. Opened in 2001, the winery remains family-run today: Mitzi oversees the business, James produces every wine on-site, and Ray tends the property's landscaping. The winery's signature Gewürztraminer, a drier Alsatian-style wine with white spice and floral notes, has become its calling card. For weddings and private celebrations, the winery offers a covered 45'x80' Pavilion overlooking a landscaped lawn, complete with a private bridal suite, a 20'x20' bonus tent, and space for up to 150 guests. Smaller gatherings can book the Montpelier Room or the Hanover Room and Ashland Overlook, both banquet-style spaces suited to seated dinners or cocktail receptions. A James River Cellars property coordinator is on site for every event, and outside caterers are welcome throughout the venue.

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  The Gentry Farm

  220 Gentry Farm Rd, Ringgold, VA 24586, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests

  Established in 2006 as a private family retreat, The Gentry Farm has grown into a wedding and event venue set on 260 acres of rolling countryside in Ringgold, Virginia. Open fields, towering hardwoods, and a peaceful, secluded setting create a natural backdrop for weddings, receptions, reunions, and corporate gatherings. At the center of the property is the Gentry Barn, a rustic-luxury event space of more than 6,500 square feet that blends Old West character with modern comfort. The barn includes a built-in saloon suited to cocktail hours, a wedding hall for ceremonies and receptions, and a private second-story bridal suite for getting ready before the day begins. A large covered outdoor area extends the barn for open-air gatherings, and a lighted parking area serves guests arriving for events. For couples and guests looking to extend their stay, The Gentry Farm also offers an on-site cabin with a king bed, full bath, kitchen, dining area, and den — a quiet spot for a wedding weekend or a relaxed countryside getaway.

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  North Star

  2468 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests

  North Star is an oceanfront eight-bedroom home in Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach, VA, set behind two levels of decks that overlook the beach. The house is suited to family vacations, reunions, and special events, with six of its eight bedrooms featuring king beds, private baths with custom tile, and individual TVs. Guests gather in an open kitchen that seats more than eighteen people, or spread out across the living room, recreation room, and theater room. Outdoor entertaining continues at the private pool, hot tub, and covered oceanside cabana, with a pool table and ping pong table in the recreation room.

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  Bull Run Golf Club

  15000 Bull Run Estates Dr, Haymarket, VA 20169, USA

  • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
  • 1 Country Club

  Haymarket, Virginia's Bull Run Golf Club and Banquet Hall is a beautiful wedding venue with a country club atmosphere and a banquet hall. Couples will enjoy the country themes that run throughout this expansive property and its clubhouse, which is located on the water. The club, which is located near a small lake and boasts 300 acres of landscaped beauty, is a popular destination for golfers. This facility is located 30 minutes from Dulles International Airport and has several options for overnight accommodations in the surrounding area. Infrastructure and Capacity Bull Run Golf Club has a capacity of 200 guests and can comfortably accommodate large wedding parties. Ceremonies can be held right on the beautifully landscaped grounds of the club, which is surrounded by the club's golf course. The property, which includes a sparkling lake, rolling hills, and emerald grasses, provides a breathtakingly scenic and romantic backdrop for any celebration. Golf carts can be driven around the course on paved paths, which are ideal for couples who want to travel around the property in comfort. This provides plenty of opportunities for the soon-to-be-weds and their photographer to capture idyllic wedding portraits. The mature trees and the classic clubhouse provide beautiful backdrops for photographs as well. Following the ceremony, the newlyweds will be escorted by their guests to the banquet hall for a fashionable reception. Stone accents, such as fireplaces and hardwood floors, can be found throughout this space. The ballroom's large windows allow plenty of natural light to stream into the space until the sun sets at night. Couples can choose to hold their reception in a wedding tent adjacent to the clubhouse's ballroom if they want even more natural light. It is directly across the street from a charming outdoor patio, which can be used for cocktail hour. Couples and guests will appreciate the fact that the club provides on-site parking. Services that are provided Bull Run Golf Club provides a variety of amenities and event rental items to assist couples in celebrating their special occasion at the course. This includes assisting with the planning of the day itself as well as assisting with the setup of the event space. In order to make the coordination process even easier, the club offers a variety of packages for their in-house bar service. If you need help cleaning up after the event has concluded, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you. The following are some of the event rental items that the club provides: Tables\sChairs

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  Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre

  Barrick-Falwell Lodge, 4000 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, USA

  • Spaces for 20-150 Guests
  • 3 Meeting Spaces
  • 3 Venues with Activities

  Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre is a year-round outdoor recreation facility on the Liberty University campus in Lynchburg, Virginia, built around Briton Engineering's patented Snowflex® artificial surface. The facility offers snowless skiing and snowboarding on slopes for beginner through advanced riders, two Neveplast tubing runs, a Bunny Hill sledding area for younger children, and an Olympic-grade trampoline, all open to Liberty students, faculty, staff, and the general public in every season. At the center of the property sits the reservable Barrick-Falwell Lodge, which gives Snowflex the look and feel of an alpine resort and looks out over sunset views. The lodge houses a concessions stand and pro shop and is available for business meetings, personal parties, birthday parties, and hall events, with space that can be reserved in full or in part for groups.

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  Military Aviation Museum

  1341 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457, USA

  • Spaces for 600-5,000 Guests
  • 2 Museums
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space

  The Military Aviation Museum sits on a private grass airfield in Virginia Beach, home to one of the world's largest collections of flying vintage military aircraft from the WWI and WWII eras. Originally the private collection of Virginia Beach businessman Gerald Yagen, the museum opened to the public in 2008 and today welcomes more than 85,000 visitors a year to see warbirds maintained in operational, flying condition rather than kept as static displays. The campus blends museum galleries with authentic historic structures relocated from overseas, including the Goxhill Watch Office, a former U.S. 8th Air Force control tower from England, and Halle 6 Cottbus, a German airfield hangar that still bears battle damage from 1945. Two 15,000-square-foot hangars, each accommodating up to 600 guests, offer climate-controlled indoor space for weddings, corporate events, and holiday parties, while the historic WWI Hangar and the open museum grounds provide rustic and outdoor alternatives for events as large as 5,000 with tents and staging. The museum can also add a private aircraft demonstration to an event rental, giving guests a warbird flyover as part of their evening.

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  Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center

  3740 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA

  • Spaces for 60-500 Guests
  • 3 Event Spaces

  The Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center sits in the heart of the City of Fairfax, adjacent to Van Dyck Park and within walking distance of Old Town Fairfax. Operated by the City of Fairfax, the community center offers three flexible rental spaces suited to everything from an intimate meeting to a wedding reception. The Performance Space is the center's largest room, with a wood dance floor and room for up to 333 seated guests or 500 for a standing reception when rented in full; it can also be rented as a half-space accommodating 167 seated or 250 standing. The Mason Family Rehearsal Space holds up to 70 guests, and the Greenfield Family Art Room accommodates up to 60, giving planners smaller options for rehearsal dinners, meetings, and private parties alongside the center's larger events. Rentals include tables and chairs, and the venue is suited to weddings, large events, meetings, and artistic performances, with rental hours extending into the evening on weekends.

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  The Cove at Fawn Lake Country Club

  11306 Longstreet Dr, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Country Club

  The Cove is a premier waterfront wedding and business event site in Fredericksburg, Virginia, located on the James River. It is certain that your visitors will be impressed upon their arrival at The Cove at Fawn Lake Country Club, which is located in the heart of the exclusive Fawn Lake community on the banks of the magnificent Fawn Lake. We have created a modern and luxury open space with lake views on three sides in our exquisite Grand Ballroom, while the outdoor lakeside tiered lawn with flower beds and lovely white arch provide the perfect background for your picture-perfect romantic wedding reception. There's no denying that The Cove is Fredericksburg's best-kept secret. WEDDINGS, CEREMONIES & CELEBRATIONS Several indoor and outdoor choices are available to meet your requirements, including a flexible ballroom area, covered veranda, and a magnificent event lawn for weddings and vow renewal ceremonies, as well as smaller gatherings and private parties. The views of Fawn Lake will definitely enchant your guests, and they will serve as the perfect background for any gathering you may be planning. CORPORATE, CIVIC & PRIVATE EVENTS A large corporate dinner, fundraising event, or sponsored golf tournament can all be held at The Cove at Fawn Lake Country Club, which offers unrivaled upscale amenities, 20+ years of event planning and management, and all the necessary elements to ensure that your event is tailored to your specific vision. Gourmet Catering The Cove at Fawn Lake Country Club offers a variety of catering alternatives to suit your needs and your budget. Click here to learn more. If you're planning a cocktail reception, seated dinner, or a buffet, we have something to suit every taste and budget.

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  Rappahannock Cellars

  14437 Hume Rd, Huntly, VA 22640, USA

  • Spaces for 50-150 Guests
  • 2 Wineries

  Rappahannock Cellars is a family-owned winery set on Glenway Farm, a 100-acre historic property in Rappahannock County in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The Delmare family established the winery nearly 40 years ago, drawing on Marialisa Delmare's family farming history that traces back to 1571. After beginning among 90-year-old vines in California's Santa Cruz Mountains, the family relocated to Virginia in 1998 in search of a family-friendly environment for their twelve children, several of whom helped plant the original vineyards. Now celebrating 25 years of production, the winery is led by two of the Delmare children, Kelly and Teresa, continuing the multi-generational operation. The estate emphasizes sustainable, old-world-style winemaking suited to Virginia's terroir, with grounds that include patios, decks, lawns, a vineyard pavilion, and a rooftop patio. The tasting room welcomes visitors daily for wine flights alongside a light fare menu of cheeses and sandwiches, and the property also hosts small private events, such as bridal showers, engagement parties, and birthday celebrations, in its club rooms overlooking the vineyard.

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