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  The Williamsburg Winery

  5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

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

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

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  Winding Creek Farm

  14248 Milltown Rd, Lovettsville, VA 20180, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  MAKE YOURSELF READY TO SAY "I DO" AT Winding Creek Farm Our beautiful farm venue, located in the heart of Northern Virginia Wine Country, is full of rustic charm and will leave you with unforgettable memories of your special day! Winding Creek Farm is the perfect setting for your dream wedding, so gather your closest friends and family to witness it come true. OUR LOCATION IS RUSSICAL, AUTHENTIC, AND MAGICAL. Winding Creek Farm is located just a short drive outside of historic Waterford in the town of Lovettsville, Virginia, right in the heart of Virginia Wine Country. It is a beautiful farm with a relaxing, rustic setting that is ideal for your wedding reception or other special event. It is the 5,000 square foot, 118-year-old bank barn with two beautiful levels that is the main feature of the 20-acre property. The barn has been completely renovated and restored, allowing the natural beauty of years past to shine through. The property has the capability of hosting both the ceremony and the reception, with seating for 150 guests on the main level of the barn and 90 guests on the lower level of the barn, respectively. A two-bedroom farmhouse built in the 1900s has been completely renovated while maintaining the warm country feel of a home away from home. THE OUTDOOR GARDEN In our beautiful, rustic barn, you can host a party for your friends and family. The lower level of the barn is ideal for cocktail hour, while the upper level is filled with rustic charm and is the perfect setting for the reception. THE STRUCTURE OF THE FARMHOUSE Our farmhouse, built in the early 1900s in the country style, is the ideal bridal suite! The two-bedroom house is a wonderful place for you to relax and be pampered on your special day!

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  Granby Theater

  421 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

  • Spaces for 220 Guests

  The Granby Theater is a historic venue in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, originally opened in 1915 and renovated for private events, live music, trade shows, and movie screenings. The building retains its early-20th-century character, with crystal chandeliers, tall ceilings, 24k gold leaf-trimmed walls, and a velvet-curtained stage, paired with a modern sound and lighting system for events. The theater hosts weddings, military command parties, corporate events, birthdays, and bar and bat mitzvahs, and its stage and historic interior also make it a setting for public programming such as live music, immersive movie experiences, murder mystery dinners, and comedy shows.

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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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  White's Ferry Manor

  42476 Whites Ferry Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Creating a Memorable Experiential Environment With years of experience, we know how to make your event a memorable one for all the right reasons. You can have your wedding on your own own estate with a spectacular view if you choose to do so. With our WFM, you may plan your wedding with simplicity! Service that is adaptable It is our approved vendors who ensure that you experience the event of your dreams! From fusion weddings to corporate events, we are here to assist you in making your vision a reality! A Brief History of Customer Satisfaction Our events are a huge success, according to both the press and our clients. We will be with you every step of the way on your exciting new journey! During your wedding, you will have access to your own Private Estate with a spectacular view of the outdoors. Our grounds provide the most stunning backdrops for your special day's photographs with your significant other and family. With convenience and simplicity, you can plan your wedding at our manor. In addition to being in close proximity to the heart of Leesburg, our location is also within a short drive to over 20 wineries, which we recommend visiting. Infrastructure and Capacity Guests at White's Ferry Manor will be spoilt for choice with the variety of luxurious event venues that are available. It is possible to host your wedding ceremony on the spacious stage that overlooks the sparkling pool, or in the Maharani Gazebo (which will be completed shortly), which is a beautiful setting in which to exchange your vows. Whether hosting a classy cocktail hour or a welcome party, the wide outside patio area is an excellent choice. During your wedding reception at this estate, you may choose to have it in the magnificent Maharaja Tent, which boasts cathedral window sides as well as big mirrors, air conditioning, and massive crystal chandeliers. In addition to the gold Chivari tables and chairs provided by the venue for your convenience, this event tent may be altered to portray your dream wedding vision if desired. For the convenience of couples and their wedding parties, a large and fully-equipped cottage is provided on the premises as get-ready rooms. This provides comfort and convenience while preparing for your special event. This facility is completely handicap accessible, and there is plenty of parking available for your visitors. While we are only a 2-minute walk away from the venue, we are pleased to provide a shuttle service from the car park to your wedding location upon request. Please contact us for more information. You have the option of including your pet in your wedding celebrations because they are welcome at the establishment. Services that are provided Every member of the White's Ferry Manor team is dedicated to assisting each couple in planning and executing their perfect wedding event at this exquisite venue. They can provide you with a list of tested and trustworthy vendors upon request, but they are also happy to collaborate with any other vendors you may have in mind. When you reserve this venue as your wedding event site, your rental fee includes use of the entire estate for the day, as well as five gazebos, tables and chairs, a stage, and a dancefloor for your guests to dance on. At an additional expense, you can include serving staff as well as rental materials such as linens, china, and flatware in your event package. On the day of your event, members of the venue's staff will be on hand to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Location In addition to being close to over 20 of the top wineries and breweries in the region, White's Ferry Manor offers a relaxing retreat. Visitors driving from Maryland will find the White's Ferry at the foot of this property, making it an easily accessible destination. Dulles International Airport is within a 20-minute drive away. In the adjacent hub of Leesburg, there are a plethora of lovely shops and restaurants to choose from.

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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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  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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  Breaux Vineyards

  36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132, USA

  • Spaces for 12-400 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Breaux Vineyards is a family-owned winery and event estate in Purcellville, Virginia, set between the foothills of the Blue Ridge and Short Hill Mountains. The 404-acre property includes 104 acres of vineyard, first planted in 1985 and opened to the public by the Breaux family in April 1997. The estate's events pavilion centers on The Acadia, a room for up to 150 guests with crystal chandeliers, a large fireplace, and panoramic vineyard views, complete with a catering kitchen and bridal suite. Beneath it, The Cork & Key offers an underground cellar space with its own fireplace and built-in bar. Outdoors, the estate's terraces overlook the vines and can host tented ceremonies and receptions for as many as 400 guests, while smaller gatherings can be arranged on the tasting room's patio or garden pergolas. From intimate private tastings to large-scale corporate gatherings, Breaux Vineyards' events team works with hosts to select the site and services suited to each occasion.

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  The Pavilion at Gaie Lea

  267 Bells Ln, Staunton, VA 24401, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Farm
  • 1 Estate

  Gaie Lea — translated from Old English as "Happy Meadows" — is a private estate and event venue at the heart of an operational farm in Virginia's historic Shenandoah Valley, in Staunton. Built in 1952, the property sits on 200 acres with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a private lake with a pavilion overlooking the water, a hilltop pool, and a tennis court. The estate home offers more than 5,000 square feet across 16 rooms and sleeps up to 15 overnight guests, while the grounds accommodate up to 250 guests for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and private celebrations. Couples and families can mark ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, reunions, graduations, and retreats across the property's varied settings — farm-to-table dinners served al fresco in the lakeside pavilion, rustic gatherings around the stone fire pit, tea among the formal English boxwoods, or poolside celebrations. Gaie Lea is part of Bells Lane Farm, a working cattle farm that has raised Angus cattle for generations, and sits roughly 35 minutes from Charlottesville and two hours from Richmond, Roanoke, and Washington, D.C.

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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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  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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  Great Marsh Estate

  6105 Great Marsh Pl, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA

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

  Great Marsh Estate's Manor House was built in the 1980s as a historical re-creation of a conventional Georgian manor house. After years of serving as a private property, the transfer to a wedding venue in 2018 seemed logical. While your guests chat on the first floor and the gentlemen play pool in our basement groom's suite, the Manor House 2nd floor rooms provide a wide and lovely backdrop for your morning hair and makeup as a bridal suite. Our famed Georgian Mansion is nestled in over 121 acres of lawn and forest, close to Warrenton and only an hour drive from Washington, DC, with restored period features and illustrious past and charm. Great Marsh Estate's Manor House is your very own unique country house for the day, with a luxurious bridal suite and a peaceful groom's lounge. The spiraling staircase, twelve-foot ceilings, stunning mirrors and lighting, and panoramic views of the courtyard Ceremony Site in the Bridal Suite were all designed with you and your guests in mind. The Reception Hall The joyous backdrop to your celebration is our Stables reception space, where your guests will enjoy dinner and reception. Heat/AC, onsite toilets, exquisite bistro lighting, and a delightful campfire area outside the covered patio have all been added to our Stables. The ideal venue for family and friends to celebrate your love! The Stables reception hall, which was erected in the 1800s, has a longer history. Its rustic architecture and wooden beams were kept during renovations in 2017, which included all of the modern comforts such as air conditioning/heating, restrooms, and a catering kitchen, as well as bistro lighting and a patio lounge space. The contrast between the magnificent Manor House and the more rustic Stables creates a unique and varied venue experience that your guests will enjoy! All of this, however, pales in comparison to the venue's natural beauty. It's a photographer's dream location, with its tranquil rolling hills, large green trees, tree-lined driveway, and onsite pond and bridge. We're excited to show you around!

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  Philip Carter Winery

  4366 Stillhouse Rd, Hume, VA 22639, USA

  • Spaces for 60-200 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Vineyards
  • 1 Tent

  Philip Carter Winery of Virginia sits on 27 acres of rolling hills in Fauquier County, less than an hour from Washington, D.C. The family traces its roots in the region back three centuries and claims a place as producer of the first internationally recognized fine wines in America, made on October 20, 1762 — a legacy the winery calls itself the "Founding Family of American Wine." The estate's vineyards, pastoral meadows, and forested slopes provide the backdrop for weddings, elopements, and private events, with ceremonies and receptions held outdoors amid the vines. Winemaker's dinners are hosted in Cleve Hall, and private tastings take place in the King Carter suite overlooking the vineyards. Beyond wine and events, the winery operates a farmhouse suite for lodging, a farm market, and pick-your-own orchards, rounding out its offering as a destination centered on wine, art, and culture. The property is dog-friendly for leashed, supervised dogs.

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  Potomac Point Winery

  275 Decatur Rd, Stafford, VA 22554, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Winery

  Virginia Living Magazine named Potomac Point Winery the "Best Special Events Venue." Our facility can accommodate any type of event, whether it is a graduation party for your child, a retirement party for your parents, or an anniversary celebration for your grandparents. Due to our extensive selection of one-of-a-kind and diversified event locations, we can handle a wide range of guest counts and give you with the ideal location for your dream event! Weddings Potomac Point Winery is a Tuscan-styled facility located in the center of Northern Virginia's wine country. Potomac Point is an all-season, full-service wedding venue surrounded by rolling vineyards that was created exclusively for weddings and receptions. Every element has been meticulously planned in order to provide a seamless wedding day. For an exquisite experience that your guests will rave about and your photographer will fall in love with, we've combined rustic charm, traditional elegance, and world-class hospitality to create absolutely remarkable wedding images. Le Grand Cru Catering Le Grand Cru Catering is comprised of seasoned individuals with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the service industry. Our catering menus change seasonally; please contact Chelsea, our sales and marketing manager, for information on current seasonal menus and pricing. We will meet with you to examine and finalize your wine selections and catering menu so that we can ensure that our service and food will exceed your expectations on the day of the event. Each Catering Package can be totally modified to meet the exact requirements of the client. We would be delighted to work with you to develop a bespoke package or menu selection.

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  The Bellevue Conference & Event Center

  43350 John Mosby Hwy, Chantilly, VA 20152, USA

  • Spaces for 400-1,110 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  In addition to providing a picture-perfect backdrop filled with rich, timeless design that is adorned with historical beauty, it is our mission at The Bellevue to implement and execute top-notch coordination for both professional functions and social gatherings, as well as a picture-perfect backdrop filled with rich, timeless design that is adorned with historical beauty. The Grand Marquesa's 11,200 sq ft of Mediterranean charm transports you back in time with its 26-foot ceilings, exotic marble floor, and 24-foot arched windows that let in plenty of natural light. It is ideal for large-scale events. Guests can take in the view of 25 towering Corinthian limestone columns while basking in the ambiance created by 23 crystal chandeliers, adding to the old-world charm of the space. If that isn't enough, you can make a grand entrance from your own private staircase, which will leave your guests speechless. You can be sure that it will be a memorable occasion. In a reception setting, the Grand Marquesa Room can accommodate up to 1100 guests in a banquet setting. The Bolour Room's captivating cosmopolitan appeal, combined with its contemporary sophistication, makes it one of the most adaptable venues available, making it suitable for people of all personalities and for any type of event. Because of its 30-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, it provides a spacious environment that allows our business clients to reach for the stars and our couples to dance beneath them. The Bolour Room can accommodate a total of 410 people. The Milan is a hotel located at the nexus of contemporary and traditional design. When the world of design is inundated with conventional thought, this jewel goes above and beyond the concept of très chic. With 3300 square feet of crystal white marble shimmering in the light of three stunning smoke chandeliers, you can be bold and stand out from the crowd. The Milan Room can accommodate a total of 330 people in its seating capacity. This rooftop lounge, with its 8, 000 square feet of open sky, will mesmerize your eyes and transport you to an outdoor paradise. It doesn't matter if you want to mingle and snack, dance to the beats of enchanting music, or simply sit back and take in the breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the luminary roof-top at The Bellevue is the ideal setting. It is certain to be the perfect dream for those who enjoy lying down and gazing up at the stars at nighttime. The Vero Sky Lounge has a capacity of up to 780 patrons.

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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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  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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  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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  Hidden Valley Country Club (VA)

  2500 Romar Rd, Salem, VA 24153, USA

  • Spaces for 200-250 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club

  Hidden Valley Country Club is a private, family-oriented country club set in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Roanoke Valley in Salem, Virginia. Founded in 1949, the club has hosted weddings, banquets, and corporate events for more than 70 years and was voted Best Wedding Venue in 2020 and 2021 by The Roanoker Magazine. Membership is not required to host an event on the property. The clubhouse offers a few distinct event spaces. The Ballroom, completely renovated in 2017, holds up to 200 guests and serves as a neutral backdrop for anything from a wedding to a baby shower to a memorial gathering. Club 1949 Lounge, the club's most requested space, pairs modern decor with a variety of seating options for bridal and baby showers, while the Dogwood Room offers a private setting with a mounted TV for business meetings and presentations.

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  The Old Manassas Courthouse

  9248 Lee Ave, Manassas, VA 20110, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Old Manassas Courthouse is a restored 19th-century courthouse at the corner of Grant Avenue and Lee Avenue in Old Town Manassas, Virginia. Built as Prince William County's fifth courthouse, the building served as the county seat from 1894 until 1982 before being restored and reopening to the public in 2001. Upstairs, the original courtroom has been rehabilitated into a ballroom that hosts meetings, receptions, and private celebrations for up to 100 guests, with tables and chairs provided. The surrounding grounds carry their own history: Civil War-era cannons and a commemorative monument remain on site, marking the courthouse's role as the location of the 1911 Peace Jubilee, when President Taft stood on the grounds to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the First Battle of Manassas. Set in Old Town Manassas, the courthouse is within reach of the area's restaurants, museums, and shops, making it a fitting choice for a historic-backdrop celebration close to the city's other landmarks.

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