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nook
4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203, USA- Spaces for 90 Guests
At Nook, we believe there’s no time more important than this one: from the disorienting highs and lows of baby’s first year, the rapid-fire succession of toddler and preschool milestones, to your growth as a parent balancing family needs with your own. So we set out to elevate the standard for “family-friendly” by bringing world-class design, quality and intention to spaces where young families shop, play, learn, and celebrate. Nook’s party room is available for gatherings of all shapes and sizes. Our neutral space provides the perfect backdrop for any party theme and style — from the elaborately detailed to the wonderfully simple. Whatever your style, whatever the size, we’ve made space for you to celebrate your way.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Waterfront
2800 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA- Spaces for 50-150 Guests
Sunset Ballroom Size & Capacity: 3,120 sq ft; accommodates up to 300 guests' reception-style or 150 banquet-style. Panoramic Views: Floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking Chesapeake Bay vistas and the area's best sunsets. Dune Deck Access: A private outdoor space that seamlessly extends your event into the natural beauty of the bay. Chic Décor: Elegant chandeliers, gold Chiavari chairs, and a sophisticated neutral palette elevate the ambiance—perfect for weddings and upscale celebrations. Carter Hall Ballroom Spacious 3,584 sq ft room with a capacity up to 350 (reception/theater) or 240 (banquet), Modular layout that divides into three sections, ideal for larger events or breakout events. Monitor, Vella, and Oak Hill — Flexible midsize rooms seating 20–180, well-suited for breakout sessions or reception.
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Cross Keys Barn LLC
921 Cross Keys Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA- Spaces for 200-296 Guests
- 1 Barn
- 1 Farm
- 1 Historic Space
Cross Keys Barn LLC is a renovated, 100-year-old bank barn on a third-generation Liskey family dairy farm in Rockingham County, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Known as "The Venue with a View," the barn sits about 10 minutes outside Harrisonburg and looks out over open farmland toward the Massanutten Peak and Blue Ridge Mountains. Inside, the original barn wood and siding remain intact beneath a 28-foot cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, and a finished oak floor, with windows and glass doors along the east side bringing in natural light and mountain views. A deck off the back of the barn extends the space outdoors, and additions built during the barn's renovation added a bridal suite, a groomsmen's dressing area, and modern restroom facilities. The barn seats up to 200 guests in its main event area and holds up to 250 for standing events, with indoor or outdoor ceremony locations available and only one event booked at a time for exclusive use of the property. Cross Keys Barn hosts weddings, corporate events, birthday and anniversary parties, family reunions, and nonprofit gatherings each year from April through November, with tables, chairs, and on-site staff support included with every booking.
Hornsby House Inn
702 Main St, Yorktown, VA 23690, USA- 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.
James Charles Winery & Vineyard
4063 Middle Rd, Winchester, VA 22602, USA- Spaces for 32-150 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Barn
- 2 Wineries
James Charles Winery & Vineyard is a family-owned winery in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, near Winchester, set against views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Opened in 2015 by the Bogaty family — who first began growing grapes at their nearby Veramar Vineyard in the early 1990s — the winery is named for family patriarch James Charles and is led by winemaker Justin Bogaty, whose wines have earned more than 97 ratings of 85 points or higher from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. The winery's event spaces are built around its vineyard setting. The barn-style Salon, with sweeping views of the valley and mountains beyond, hosts up to 50 guests for corporate meetings, rehearsal dinners, and private parties, while the sunlit Terrace Room accommodates up to 32 guests for birthdays, wedding showers, and small dinner affairs. A private Bridal Suite loft above the Salon gives wedding parties a dedicated space to prepare, complete with a lounge area and sliding barn doors that open for a reveal into the event space below. Beyond private events, James Charles Winery is a dog- and family-friendly stop in Virginia wine country, with regular live music, seasonal events, and tastings of its estate wines.
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA- 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.
Great Meadow Foundation
5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, VA 20198, USA- Spaces for 400 Guests
Great Meadow is a 374-acre expanse of preserved open land in The Plains, Virginia, in the heart of the state's Horse and Hunt Country and about 30 minutes from Washington, D.C. Founded in 1983 by journalist and conservationist Arthur "Nick" Arundel, the property was transformed from an abandoned farm into permanent green space and placed under a conservation easement with the backing of 100 Founding Life Members. Today the Great Meadow Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, operates the grounds as an outdoor events center, hosting equestrian competitions, festivals, community gatherings, and weddings across its rolling hills and open meadows. Couples can choose separate on-site locations for ceremony and reception and bring in their own vendors, with tented receptions set beneath open sky. Because the Foundation is a nonprofit, rental fees support its ongoing work preserving open space and advancing equestrian sport, and event proceeds may qualify as a tax deduction for renters.
The Osprey's at Belmont Bay
401 Belmont Bay Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22191, USA- Spaces for 146 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
The following items are included in the rental of The Osprey's for special events: The entire venue, with the exception of the bridal suite and groom's quarters, is available for your use. Up to 146 grey cross-back chiavari chairs can be accommodated. 6 cocktail tables with high tops and 3 cocktail tables with low tops Rectangular tables ranging in size from 6ft to 8ft (no linens provided) Day-of-Director is responsible for overseeing the event, including set up, timeline, and clean-up procedures. Use of our greenery backdrop, white wooden pallet wall, beveled mirror tiles, and votive candles are all available as options. AT THE OSPREY'S, There Will Be Special Events You can count on our Event Team to assist you with any type of social event (baby showers, birthday parties, anniversaries, etc.) or business gathering (company meetings to holiday parties, for example). We have the flexibility to make the most of the style or purpose of your gathering that you have selected. Our guests always comment on how much they enjoy the waterfront view and casual splendor that the Osprey's provides. Spend your time with your family, friends, or coworkers while you don't have to worry about holding your phone or other devices.
Old Town Hall
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA- Spaces for 120-250 Guests
- 2 Historic Spaces
- 2 Meeting Spaces
Old Town Hall is a stately Colonial Revival building at the heart of the nationally recognized City of Fairfax Historic District. Built in 1900 by Joseph E. Willard — later lieutenant governor of Virginia and U.S. ambassador to Spain — the hall was presented to the Town of Fairfax in 1902 and quickly became the center of Fairfax social life. Its neo-classical design combines Tuscan order columns with Federal-style details, including a fanlight window over the front doors and round-headed gabled dormers. The venue offers two rentable levels: a Main Floor accommodating up to 150 guests and an Upper Level for up to 120, suited to weddings, private parties, and meetings. Adjacent to the hall, the Kitty Pozer Garden offers a shaded, perennial-filled setting for photos, while the neighboring Old Town Square — with its splash pad, pergola, and patio furniture — can be reserved in conjunction with the hall for ceremonies and cocktail hours.
Chrysalis Vineyards
23876 Champe Ford Rd, Middleburg, VA 20117, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
Chrysalis Vineyards sits on more than 400 acres of historic farmland in Loudoun County, Virginia — land George Washington once called "the breadbasket of the American Revolution." Fifty of those acres are planted with vines, including what the vineyard describes as the largest planting of Norton, Virginia's native grape, in the world, alongside other European varieties suited to the local soil and climate. Private events are hosted at the Champe Ford Events Center, a dedicated space on the property separate from the winery's main tasting room. The Events Center offers indoor and outdoor space for weddings, private tastings, birthday parties, and corporate gatherings. The tasting room offers guided and self-guided tastings alongside food from Little River Bakehouse and Locksley Farmstead Cheese, set among the vineyard's rows of Norton and other varietals.
Massanutten Resort
1822 Resort Dr, Massanutten, VA 22840, USA- Spaces for 150-160 Guests
- 1 Resort
In McGaheysville, Virginia, Massanutten Resort is a wedding site. This lovely location offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountainscape and is excellent for couples looking for a romantic holiday. The location offers a rustic and sophisticated appeal that complements the rural, snow-capped landscape. Before and after the wedding, the magnificent scenery provides infinite chances for walks, golfing, and skiing. The Massanutten Resort can accommodate groups of up to 160 people. Couples may commemorate their romantic journey at this facility, which hosts everything from engagement parties to wedding showers to rehearsal dinners. Ceremonies and receptions can take place both indoors and outside. Wedding vows can be exchanged on the amphitheater-style terrace, which is set out with white chairs for visitors. The Grand Ballroom, a traditional-looking chamber with polished wooden floors and strong lighting, hosts special events. Tables, linens, seating, and romantic lanterns are provided by the hospitality crew to create an appealing ambience. Throughout the day, guests can gather around the outdoor fire pit to socialize. For entertainment or MC reasons, high-quality sound and multimedia equipment is provided. Throughout the occasion, the wedding party has access to luxurious preparation suites. The in-house wedding coordinator works with couples to make their dream wedding a reality. Exclusive access to the reception site, veranda, and preparation suites is included in the Massanutten Wedding Package. The event planner will assist you with everything from menu tastings to creating timelines for the wedding day as part of this all-inclusive package. This package also includes á la carte alternatives, so couples can choose to have their guests transported to and from the location. The guests will be catered to by trained service personnel. Throughout each event, they are in charge of setup and cleanup. Shenandoah Provisions is providing the catering. This talented group prepares delectable foods that suit the likes and preferences of newlyweds. Mike Reitnour, the executive chef, has created a number of customisable menus to reflect a wide range of culinary tastes and influences. You have the option of a buffet or plated service. He takes delight in adding fresh and local produce into each creation, which he does with the help of a committed crew. A full bar is accessible, with a wide selection of wine, beer, and specialty liquors served by knowledgeable bartenders. Mixologists are on standby to create one-of-a-kind cocktails for cocktail gatherings. This lovely wedding venue provides a variety of lodging alternatives for you and your guests. There is something for everyone at this location, from expensive hotel rooms to rental condominiums. Shenandoah Villas, for example, has 1-3 bedroom homes that sleep four to ten people. These historic and rustic homes are an excellent base for exploring the mountain resort. Kitchens, baths, fireplaces, and sundeck spaces are among the amenities. Individuals desiring a hotel feel can book rooms with coffee machines, televisions, balconies, and lounges that sleep up to four people.
Colonnade Club
The Lawn, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA- Spaces for 8-90 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 6 Landmarks
- 8 Total Spaces
The Colonnade Club occupies Pavilion VII on the Lawn at the University of Virginia, the oldest building in Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village, whose cornerstone was laid in 1817 in a ceremony attended by Presidents Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe. The Academical Village is recognized on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its international cultural significance. Founded in 1907 by forty-two UVA faculty members to foster social, cultural, and intellectual exchange, the Club has grown to more than 1,000 members drawn from faculty, staff, alumni, and university supporters. Its event spaces range from small meeting rooms accommodating 8 to 12 people to larger gathering spaces that can host between 20 and 165 guests, suited to weddings, rehearsal dinners, receptions, birthdays, retirement parties, seminars, and panels. The Solarium opens onto the Pavilion VII Garden, while the Front Parlor overlooks the Lawn itself. Beyond its event spaces, the Colonnade Club offers eight hotel rooms for overnight stays and a coffee lounge with complimentary beverages and snacks for members and guests.
Virginia Dare Cruises
3619 Airport Rd, Moneta, VA 24121, USA- Spaces for 100 Guests
Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina sits on Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, Virginia, where the Virginia Dare has been a fixture on the water for more than three decades. The marina pairs cruise service with two on-site dining spots, Beacon Pub and the seasonal Portside Grill & Bar, giving guests a full waterfront stop before or after a cruise. The Virginia Dare hosts year-round wedding cruises, offering couples the option to hold ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and bachelor or bachelorette parties out on the lake. Spring through fall, the boat also runs a narrated two-hour sightseeing cruise past lake landmarks such as Goat, Turtle, and Bride Islands, a Nantucket-style housing development, an antique carousel, one of the area's oldest tobacco barns, and osprey nesting sites, before crossing an underwater bridge toward Smith Mountain Dam. Beyond weddings, the Virginia Dare is available for private charters for friends, family, or organizations, including charitable events, and runs specialty holiday cruises such as a 4th of July fireworks cruise, a Mother's and Father's Day brunch cruise, and a family-friendly Pirate Cruise. The marina itself also offers fuel service, a pump-out station, and beach access for boaters.
Havana 59
16 N 17th St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA- Spaces for 120-323 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Historic Space
Havana '59 is a cigar bar and Cuban restaurant set in a historic building in Richmond, Virginia's Shockoe Bottom neighborhood. Exposed plaster walls, oversized open windows, string lights, and palm trees set a casual yet elegant scene meant to evoke a bygone era, with the aroma of fine cigars part of the atmosphere throughout. The kitchen presses its own juices in house for cocktails and sources ingredients locally for its scratch kitchen, complementing a menu of authentic fusion cuisine. For private events, Havana '59 offers its second and third floor patios, which can be booked separately or combined. The second floor patio is an indoor-outdoor space topped with a full roof and served by a full bar, and there's also a first-floor mezzanine suited to smaller gatherings, plus the option of a full building buyout for larger celebrations.
Fort Boykins Historic Park
7410 Fort Boykin Trail, Smithfield, VA 23430, USA- 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.
CornerStone Farm
525 Barnes Rd, Red Oak, VA 23964, USA- Spaces for 100-200 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Farm
- 1 Event Space
CornerStone Farm is a 92-acre working farm and event venue in Red Oak, Virginia, land that has been farmed for more than 100 years. Ward and Barb Halligan founded the farm in 2001 after leaving corporate careers at AT&T-Bell Labs, and it now operates as a breeding farm for rare and exhibition-quality Nigerian Dwarf goats and poultry alongside its bed & breakfast inn and event venue, Cherith Hall. Cherith Hall hosts weddings, anniversary parties, birthdays, business events, reunions, and showers, accommodating up to 100 guests indoors and up to 200 guests when the adjoining outdoor space is included. Packages range from elopements and do-it-yourself weddings to complete wedding packages, with catering, hors d'oeuvres receptions, and equipment and floral rental options available. Set among pastures, a one-acre pond, and restored farm structures, CornerStone Farm pairs its rustic, country setting with the Halligans' hospitality, giving guests a tranquil backdrop for celebrations as well as overnight stays at the on-site bed & breakfast.
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
95 Riverside Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22406, USA- Spaces for 700 Guests
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is a dinner theater in Stafford County, just outside Fredericksburg, Virginia, presenting Broadway-style musicals and live productions with an optional three-course dinner. The theater opened in June 1998 with a production of Oklahoma!, built around founder Rollin E. Wehman's vision for a dinner theater format, and today seats more than 400 guests at tiered tables around a traditional proscenium stage. The building includes Virginia's only dinner theatre fly loft, along with a chandeliered lobby and ballroom. The organization rebranded as Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in 2016, adding live orchestras to its productions, and achieved 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in 2024, expanding its educational programs and community scholarships in the performing arts. Patrick A'Hearn has served as CEO and Producing Artistic Director since 2010, guiding Riverside into a major regional theater along the Richmond-Washington corridor. Beyond its mainstage productions, Riverside Center nurtures local and visiting artists and runs educational programs, including a summer intensive for teens and adults, as part of its mission to bring the performing arts to the greater Fredericksburg community.
Francis Land House
3131 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA- Spaces for 50-300 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Historic Spaces
- 2 Total Spaces
The Francis Land House is a historic Georgian-style residence in Virginia Beach, built circa 1804 for Francis Land VI, a wealthy plantation owner from a prominent Princess Anne County family. The home's Federal-period interiors and furnishings interpret the era of roughly 1805–1819, and exhibits throughout the house explore plantation life, the roles of the household's free and enslaved members, and the property's later history through Prohibition and World War II. The house's cellar and its landscaped grounds are available for private events, from intimate dinners and corporate retreats to weddings and receptions. The cellar accommodates smaller gatherings, while the grounds can host tented events for up to 300 guests, making the setting suited to both a quiet celebration and a larger outdoor reception. Rentals include use of the restrooms and kitchen, and hosts are free to bring in their own caterers, including food trucks.
Hermitage Hill Farm and Stables
81 Livery Ln, Waynesboro, VA 22980, USA- Spaces for 32-200 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Barn
- 3 Total Spaces
Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill traces its roots to Hermitage Hill Farm and Stables, founded in 2006 as an operational horse farm where Tennessee Walkers were bred and trained on a property built around a 288-foot barn. The founders transformed the farm into an event venue for weddings, receptions, private parties, and corporate gatherings, and played a role in the Virginia legislation that helped establish agritourism in the state, all while preserving the rural landscape of the Shenandoah Valley. The historic barn has since been renovated into a reception venue that blends rustic architecture -- hand-hewn beams and timber crafted with local artisans -- with heating, air conditioning, and a professional sound system. The property has grown into a destination brewery and cidery alongside its wedding and event business, adding on-site guest suites, a taproom, and an agri-pub style restaurant. Private event spaces include the Saddleback Ballroom, which seats up to 200 guests for weddings and receptions; the climate-controlled Cider House, for gatherings up to 70; and the Brewers Club, an intimate space for parties up to 32. Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill has been named Brewery of the Year by the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association and Best Outdoor Dining Venue by Virginia Living.