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  The Garden Alexandria

  5380 Eisenhower Ave c, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  THE GARDEN BRINGS PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND ARTS TOGETHER. READY TO BE INSPIRED? WHETHER YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO HOST YOUR NEXT PARTY, HOST A MEETING, LEARN HOW TO MIG WELD A WINE RACK, OR SEE A SHOW, THE GARDEN WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A COMPLETELY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE. Our rustic and industrial-chic event space has a total floor area of 2,600 square feet and can accommodate up to 200 people comfortably. Intimate gatherings such as team meetings, corporate events, presentations and celebrations (as well as weddings) are ideal in this venue. Don't forget about our community events, such as Growing Pride, and our Wine & Welding night, which is the ultimate date night. It is our primary concern that you have a positive experience when you choose us to host your wedding. Our newly remodeled terrace is the ideal setting for family photos and socially distant events. Your guests will be able to party hard while still being able to come home securely because your venue is conveniently positioned a block away from the Van Dorn Metro Station. Your guests will always be able to find a parking spot thanks to ample parking. Outside catering and alcohol are permitted, so feel free to eat, drink, and have a good time in your own way. Live bands, DJs, and even Spotify playlists can all be played through our comprehensive sound system. So, if this sounds like the perfect setting for your event, contact us immediately to schedule a visit and to begin organizing your event with us. It would be an honor for us to be the venue for your event. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

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  Camp Friendship

  573 Friendship Rd, Palmyra, VA 22963, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Camp Friendship sits on more than 600 acres in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, with rolling hills, woods, a lake, and frontage along the Rivanna River, a short drive from Charlottesville and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Founded in 1966 by Chuck Ackenbom, the camp remains family-run today and is accredited by the American Camp Association. While best known as a traditional overnight summer camp, Camp Friendship opens its grounds each spring and fall for weddings and retreats, including family camp weekends and women's weekend getaways. Couples can hold a ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception on site, with spaces such as Council Fire, the Dance Pavilion, and Overlook Lodge — which includes wedding suites for preparation — set among the camp's lakeside and wooded settings. Guests can stay overnight in camp lodging as part of a wedding or retreat weekend and take part in classic camp activities such as waterfront paddling, archery, and a high ropes course. On-site dining features farm-fresh, seasonal fare prepared by the camp's chef, ranging from cookouts to seared salmon.

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  The Winery At La Grange

  4970 Antioch Rd, Haymarket, VA 20169, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Winery

  The Winery at La Grange sits on land originally part of Robert "King" Carter's Bull Run Tract in Haymarket, Virginia, and traces its centerpiece — a three-story red brick manor house — to builder George Green. Boxwoods planted generations ago have grown to over 20 feet, forming a natural archway along the stone path that connects the manor house to the winery. Benoni E. Harrison purchased the property in 1827 and later served as Prince William County's delegate to the Virginia General Assembly; his name lives on today in Benoni's Lounge, the estate's stone-walled cellar. The winery grows 6.3 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Petit Manseng grapes on the working farm, producing wines described as ones where "every glass tells a story." For weddings, private events, and corporate gatherings, the property's Barn Building serves as its main event space, with suggested floor plans accommodating up to 150 guests and wedding rentals that include the ballroom, bar, bridal suite, patios, kitchen, and grounds.

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  Stonewall Golf Club

  15601 Turtle Point Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club

  Stonewall Golf Club sits along the shores of Lake Manassas in Gainesville, Virginia, where an 18-hole, Tom Jackson-designed championship course winds through elevation changes to the water's edge. Though often mistaken for a private club, Stonewall is open to the public and welcomes weddings, corporate gatherings, holiday parties, and celebrations of all kinds. The Magnolia Ballroom serves as the club's primary event space, its grand palladium windows framing panoramic views of Lake Manassas and the course's eighteenth green. French doors open onto an adjoining terrace, extending the celebration outdoors, while the adjacent Azalea Room offers a more intimate setting for corporate meetings and banquets. Together the spaces accommodate gatherings as large as 200 guests or as small as 25. A team of event coordinators works alongside hosts on menu selection, décor, and room setup, and the newly renovated Brass Cannon Restaurant, overlooking the course and lake, serves the clubhouse's classic American dishes with a southern flair.

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  The Valentine

  Wickham House, 1015 E Clay St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

  The Valentine is a history museum in downtown Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1898 from the estate of Mann S. Valentine II, whose fortune came from Valentine's Meat Juice. His collection, along with the historic Wickham House, became the foundation for a museum now dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting Richmond's history. Beyond its galleries, the Valentine's campus opens its doors for private events, offering roughly 20,000 square feet of indoor venue space alongside an outdoor garden, patio, and terrace. The museum's historic buildings and grounds create a distinctive backdrop for weddings, receptions, and corporate gatherings alike. Private events at the Valentine are coordinated with an on-site event curator and include tables and chairs, WiFi, and a sound system compatible with Spotify, Pandora, and DJ equipment. A full-service bar and free parking, including access to the nearby MCV Visitor Parking Deck, round out the offering for guests.

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  Historic Blenheim

  3610 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA

  • Spaces for 40-190 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Historic Blenheim is a Civil War-era estate in the City of Fairfax, Virginia, operated by the City as an event venue and interpretive center. The centerpiece is a Greek-Revival/Georgian brick house built around 1859 for the Willcoxon family, where Federal soldiers left graffiti on the interior walls during the winter of 1862-63 — a detail that has made the property a stop on both the Virginia Civil War Trails and the Northern Virginia Graffiti Trail. The adjoining Civil War Interpretive Center houses a gallery with a full-sized replica of the house's attic and glass walls that look out over the historic grounds. Set on 12 secluded acres, the property combines that historic backdrop with modern event amenities, making it suited to weddings, anniversary parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, and meetings alike — even a routine meeting takes on a different character in the space. Events can move between an indoor multipurpose room and atrium/lobby and outdoor spaces including a pergola terrace and veranda porch, with additional tent locations available across the grounds for larger gatherings.

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  The Robinson Theater

  2903 Q St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  Built in 1937 in Richmond's Church Hill neighborhood, the Robinson Theater is a restored Art Deco Moderne building named for Richmond native Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. Commissioned by Hill Entertainment Group and designed by architect Edward F. Sinnott, the theater once anchored the neighborhood's social life, hosting films, singers, dancers, jazz bands, and amateur talent shows, before closing in the mid-1980s after decades of decline. A 2008 historic restoration returned the building to community use, complete with a replica of its original marquee. Today the Robinson Theater Community Arts Center operates as a multi-purpose nonprofit space, hosting dance, karate, acting, and music lessons alongside movie nights, community meetings, receptions, and recitals. Conveniently located near I-64 in Richmond's East End, the theater is available for private event rental, with a virtual tour offered on its website for prospective renters.

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  Whitehall Estate

  18301 Whitehall Estate Ln, Bluemont, VA 20135, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate
  • 1 Mansion

  Whitehall Estate is popular because it offers the best of both worlds. The charm and romanticism of a Loudoun County barn, vineyard, and estate venue, combined with the ease of a year-round, stress-free indoor event space with outstanding in-house cuisine. We are Northern Virginia's greatest agricultural estate, and we invite you and your guests to come see for yourself the panoramic grandeur, beautifully decorated spaces, exceptional hospitality, and famous cuisine that we have to offer. There's no need to be concerned; our decades of event planning expertise will ensure that your special day is flawless. Weddings Exceptional weddings necessitate a high level of attention to detail and effort. Our staff has a wealth of knowledge and enjoys collaborating with amazing guests to ensure that their wedding day is remembered for a lifetime. Couples may arrange an affordable and stress-free wedding with our streamlined service packages. Whitehall Estate is located in Bluemont, Virginia, just outside of Leesburg. Whitehall, one of Northern Virginia's most well-known wedding locations, is located near Purcellville and is a short drive from Washington, D.C., and Winchester. For getting ready, photo shoots, ceremony, dinner, and dancing, our Federal Manor House, Ballrooms, Gardens, Terraces, and Verandas are all available. Our venue rates, cuisine, party supplies, and staff are all of the best quality at an affordable price. We take pride in constantly hosting the most successful wedding parties in the area. Our chefs will create your menu, chill salads, and serve hors d'oeuvres and supper straight from the oven. Our Banquet Captain will oversee the catering team for the reception's set-up, serving, and clean-up, allowing you and your family to enjoy the entire event. All of the activities will revolve around the time you choose for your ceremony and reception. For all seasons, there are beautiful outdoor and indoor ceremony locations. Our guests can use Chiavari ballroom chairs, guest seating tables, cuisine, pub, DJ, and cake tables at no additional cost.

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  The Waterfront Country Club

  275 Anchor Dr, Moneta, VA 24121, USA

  • Spaces for 50-200 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Country Clubs

  The Waterfront Country Club is the oldest private club at Smith Mountain Lake, opening in 1981 from a concept first envisioned in 1977. Its championship 18-hole golf course was designed by George Dillon, formerly of the Fazio Design Group, and sits across 750 acres with 8.5 miles of shoreline along the lake and the Blue Ridge Mountains; a 2021 restoration converted the fairways to Zeon Zoysia grass. For weddings, the club hosts intimate ceremonies to grand receptions for up to 200 guests, with lake and course views as a backdrop and both indoor and outdoor ceremony options. A dedicated event coordinator works alongside the club's professional management staff and Executive Chef from initial planning through day-of details, offering seated dining, buffets, or custom menus. The club's culinary program is anchored by The Gangplank, its signature dining room with panoramic views of the course and lake, and by private VIP rooms suited to corporate dinners, milestone celebrations, and other private events with bespoke menus from the Executive Chef. The Waterfront is about 45 minutes from Roanoke Regional Airport.

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  The Stable At Bluemont Vineyard

  18755 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Vineyard

  The Stable at Bluemont Vineyard is a vineyard wedding venue in Virginia Wine Country, less than an hour from Washington, D.C. Couples exchange vows outdoors against the property's panoramic mountain views, then move into the climate-controlled stable for a reception beneath twinkle lights, with the space accommodating up to 200 guests for seated dinners and dancing. Wedding packages include event planning services and day-of coordination, along with exclusive catering from Savoir Fare Limited, the venue's in-house caterer; outside catering is not permitted. Couples receive exclusive use of The Stable for a nine-hour window on their wedding day, and a whole-house generator keeps the celebration running in the event of a power outage. The property's Stone Cottage offers on-site accommodations for newlyweds after the event.

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  Fogo de Chao Tysons

  1775 Tysons Blvd Suite 50, Tysons, VA 22102, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  For a rehearsal dinner, engagement party, bridal shower or wedding celebration, our private and semi-private event spaces are the ideal setting. We will impress your guests with a memorable event that you will remember for years to come. DINING IN LARGE GROUPS Fogo is the ideal venue for groups of all sizes, whether they are celebrating a special birthday, holding a large corporate meeting, or purchasing the entire restaurant. Our dedicated sales managers will work with you to develop a customized menu, package options, and private and semi-private dining spaces that meet your specific requirements. Meeting Planner-Friendly Sales Manager with HMCC Certification, Dedicated Sales Team We can accommodate groups ranging from 15 people to complete restaurant buyouts. Cuisine and Service that has received numerous awards Beautiful private and semi-private dining areas are available. Package Deals That Include Everything Our Private Dining Rooms are equipped with dedicated, hard-lined internet connections that provide speeds that are more than sufficient for high-definition streaming of your next webinar or seminar session. Our 60" HDTVs, standard tripod screens, LCD projectors, microphones, and speakers will allow you to easily access the most frequently requested equipment in the most convenient location. Our beautiful private dining rooms, semi-private spaces, and public spaces can all be customized to meet your specific requirements and requirements. We also provide complete restaurant buy-outs; please contact us for more information. Meeting planners and travel partners can take advantage of our global expertise as well as our incentive pricing packages to benefit their events. Give us a call to learn more about your next international or domestic group excursion.

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  The Regency South

  2856 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA

  • Spaces for 75 Guests

  The Regency South is a twelve-bedroom oceanfront home in Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach, set on the dune line with private back-gate beach access. Walls of windows and multiple decks look out over the Atlantic, and the property includes three pools — a year-round heated indoor pool, a large outdoor pool, and a smaller covered pool connected by a waterfall feature. The home is built for entertaining large groups. Its gourmet kitchen has two full-size refrigerators, two gas stoves, and two dishwashers, and the granite dining table seats 28, with extra tables available for additional seating. Evening gathering spaces include a pub-style sports bar with a margarita machine and tabletop poker game, a billiard room, a wine bar, an arcade room, and a theater room with stadium and bar seating. Additional amenities include a whole-house sound system reaching 24 smart TVs, a covered outdoor grilling station with two gas grills, and EV and golf cart chargers. The Regency South is managed by Siebert Realty as part of its Sandbridge Beach oceanfront rental collection.

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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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  Wollam Gardens

  5167 Jeffersonton Rd, Jeffersonton, VA 22724, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests

  A Visit to a Flower Farm Wollam Gardens is a cut flower farm located in Jeffersonton, Virginia, 60 miles west of Washington, D.C. On our 11 acres, we grow a wide range of unusual perennials, annuals, trees, and shrubs. Designers, specialized florists, locally focused businesses, and farmers' markets in the D.C. area rely on our flowers. For weddings and other special occasions, we offer personalized floral design. It's a joy to create with all of the lovely things in our lives! Come see us! In our beautiful pavilion, we've hosted weddings, workshops, festivals, yoga, and educational activities. Bring a picnic and meet our team while strolling through the lush rows of peonies, viburnum, and hydrangeas. Every season offers something different to see and do! Brides and grooms-to-be, rejoice! For more information about weddings on the farm, visit our wedding venue page. (We're an ideal location for outdoor, socially remote, and smaller weddings!) Visit our custom flower page and gallery for more information on bespoke floral design. View the full-size version of farmhouse entireview.jpg. Visiting in the year 2021 During daylight hours, the farm is open to tourists every day of the week. Please keep in mind that we are a functioning farm with a production focus, and our employees may be out in the field. We'd be pleased to put you in the right way, but we don't have anyone on staff who can give you a tour. Take a self-guided tour and have a picnic at one of the tables near the pavilion, or wherever you choose to spread a blanket. Dogs that are well-behaved and on a leash are welcome. Please eliminate any rubbish and debris. Visitors are not permitted to select their own flowers. When strolling through cultivated regions, please be cautious. Between April and October/November, the roadside farm stand is filled with grab-and-go flowers Wednesday through Sunday, and the greenhouse has plants for sale. If you manage to catch us in the middle of market prep on Friday or Saturday afternoons, we'd be delighted to create a bespoke arrangement for you! Other specific requests should be sent to info@wollamgardens.com. Cash, checks, credit cards, and Venmo @Wollam Gardens are all accepted. When interacting with personnel, we advise guests to "maintain their distance" and wear masks. Near the pavilion is a portable restroom with hand sanitizer.

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  Bel Air 1740

  14513 General Washington Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22193, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate
  • 1 Mansion

  NEW LOCATION! Dates are available in October 2021. Prince William, Virginia's Bel Air 1740 is a sophisticated, new English garden venue that is located approximately 25 minutes south of Washington, DC in Prince William. Beloved Bel Air is a private 25 acre enclave of spectacular rural beauty nestled in the heart of a bustling urban region with easy access to Uber / taxi service as well as a wide variety of hotels, restaurants, and other services. Because of its beautiful rolling fields, elegant lawns, and lovely English gardens, Bel Air 1740 is a beautiful venue for indoor and outdoor receptions, pictures, and ceremonies. It also has a new Wedding Barn for ceremonies and receptions. The 7000 square foot climate controlled wedding barn has a capacity of 150 guests (with a permit, it may accommodate up to 200+ guests). A wheelchair accessible facility on a single level has been constructed. An imposing great hall with 25 foot ceilings and a cutting edge theatrical sound and lighting system are among the many highlights of the barn. The barn is equipped with two large ready rooms, a huge warming kitchen, and a wide covered terrace that can be enclosed with glass panels and heated during the colder months. Outdoor ceremonies and cocktail receptions can be held in a variety of locations on the picturesque grounds and against the historic Bel Air Manor House background. Guests can also hold cocktail parties and take photos in the beautiful vintage tobacco barn that is on the property.

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  Historic Jasmine Plantation

  4500 N Courthouse Rd, Providence Forge, VA 23140, USA

  • Spaces for 150-350 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor

  Historic Jasmine is a wedding and event venue set on a historic property in Providence Forge, Virginia, in New Kent County. The property was originally patented by surveyor and Virginia House of Burgesses member George Morris in 1680, and the current manor house dates to 1750. On October 8, 1781, the house served as a headquarters for General Washington's Revolutionary Army before troops proceeded to Yorktown for the war's decisive final engagement. The Morris family held the land until 1850, and Henry and Matte Brenneman acquired the property in 1918; a mural Matte painted in the front stairwell still adorns the residence today. The Smith family purchased the property in 2005 as a bed and breakfast, hosted their first wedding that October on the Manor House's front porch, and went on to develop the property into a full-time event venue. Historic Jasmine now hosts up to 200 guests across its garden and woodland settings, including the Chapel in the Woods, the Garden Pergola, and a 40-by-60-foot reception tent with an attached pavilion, string lighting, and crystal chandeliers. The 18th-century Manor House offers seven guest suites for overnight accommodations, along with bridal party spaces for getting ready before the ceremony.

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  Chantilly National Golf & Country Club

  14901 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120, USA

  • Spaces for 200-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Event Space

  Located in the rolling hills of Centreville, Chantilly National Golf & Country Club combines traditional charm with contemporary amenities. The championship course and elegant clubhouse provide a serene escape just outside Washington, D.C. From intimate weddings to corporate receptions, the property’s manicured grounds and welcoming staff create a setting of timeless elegance.

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  West Oaks Farm Market & Event Venue

  4305 Middle Rd, Winchester, VA 22602, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  The Most Recent Information! STRAWBERRIES CAN BE PICKED AT YOUR LOCATION! Our Strawberry Patch has officially closed its doors for the season. However, the farm is currently providing us with an increasing number of excellent fruits and veggies. Make a point of stopping over to see what's new and fresh to bring home for dinner:) A wedding at West Oaks offers a variety of amenities to make your special day even more memorable! Our multiple ceremony locations, the reception hall, a bridal suite, a groom's lounge, a huge patio space, a covered porch, plenty of parking space, large restrooms, a picnic shelter, and a catering kitchen are just some of the amenities we provide. Please inquire for additional information and to arrange a visit of the property. Catering on-site is available. Allow us to prepare wonderful cuisine for you and your guests in our own kitchen! In addition to providing added peace of mind on your wedding day, On-Site Catering eliminates the need to wait for caterers to arrive or set up; we will be ready to serve you right away! Please contact us if you require catering services! Corn Maze (also known as a corn maze) The Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, and Apple Orchard will all be open again in the fall, providing plenty of possibilities for family fun! Our Corn Maze is one of the most difficult mazes in the region, with almost 3 miles of routes to navigate through. Don't be intimidated by the 3 mile length of the maze; there is also a small novice maze available! We are pleased to provide these enjoyable events for the benefit of the community.

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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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  Upper Shirley Vineyards

  600 Shirley Plantation Rd, Charles City, VA 23030, USA

  • Spaces for 300-350 Guests
  • 1 Vineyard
  • 1 Winery
  • 1 Event Space

  The Upper Shirley Vineyards incorporate a distinctive estate, winery, restaurant and wedding venue with the most beautiful of views, including the most scenic bends on the James River in Virginia. This gorgeous venue that is Upper Shirley Vineyards provides the perfect backdrop for any event, whether it be a wedding, corporate event, business meeting, or rehearsal dinner. The Upper Shirley Vineyards estate has an extensive history with many culinary riches, allowing guests to indulge in bottomland produce, fresh caught seafood, and world class wines grown from the estates own grapes. In addition, couples may have their wedding ceremony on a waterfront ceremony lawn at Upper Shirley Vineyards, providing the most intimate and romantic of settings. Located just 30 minutes from Richmond, Upper Shirley Vineyards will be a beautiful and convenient location for your next private event. Allow your guests to enjoy all that Upper Shirley Vineyards has to offer, including breathtaking vineyard views, delicious food and wine, and an ambiance they won't soon forget.

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