Top Virginia Retirement Party Venues

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  6 Pastures Farm

  4212 Apple Pie Ridge Rd, Winchester, VA 22603, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  Three Hundred and Sixty Pastures, one of Virginia's most prestigious wedding venues, is nestled on acres of picturesque countryside that will serve as the perfect backdrop for your special day. Our beautiful setting and event facilities will ensure that you and your guests have a comfortable and stylish time at your celebration. With gorgeous surroundings and a helpful host, this location is an excellent choice for weddings or other gatherings in Winchester and Frederick County. Weddings In conjunction with its expansive and verdant terrain, 6 Pastures delivers an unforgettable wedding experience. This location, with its timeless beauty and invigorating fresh air, reflects a history of nature and community that has been in the development for more than a hundred years. Beginning with the minute you pull up to the property, you are immersed in an environment of genuine farm-style charm. The beautiful terrain offers a breathtaking view for as far as the eye can see, while the conveniences of a city are only a few minutes away. Party Services This wedding and event venue's immaculate rustic appeal produces an incredible environment and warmth for any occasion, no matter how large or small. We are happy to accommodate any type of event in our venue space, including weddings, engagements, bridal showers, baby showers, business events, non-profit events, birthday parties, and more. Our staff is thrilled to be able to provide our guests with a sophisticated standard of hospitality, a venue that welcomes you with open arms, and a setting that allows you to forget about the stresses of everyday life. At 6 pastures, you can actually enjoy a peaceful party.

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  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.

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  The Hard Shell Bellgrade

  11400 W Huguenot Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113, USA

  • Spaces for 48-200 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants

  The Hard Shell Bellgrade is the South Richmond location of The Hard Shell, a seafood and steakhouse restaurant that first opened in 1995 in downtown Richmond's Shockoe Slip. Repeatedly voted "Best Seafood" in the city by Style Magazine and Richmond Magazine, The Hard Shell has built a following on fresh fish and shellfish -- including clams, shrimp, oysters, mussels, crab legs, and lobster -- alongside steaks, ribs, and vegetarian options served in a warm, relaxing dining room. Located in the Shoppes at Bellgrade, the restaurant offers a private dining space that accommodates up to 48 guests, with a full restaurant buyout available for larger events of up to 150 guests. An outdoor patio rounds out the setting, available as weather permits for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and other private gatherings.

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  Bernard's Landing

  775 Ashmeade Rd, Moneta, VA 24121, USA

  • Spaces for 120-500 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Resorts
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Bernard's Landing is a 72-acre private resort community on Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, Virginia, offering panoramic views of the lake and its surrounding mountains as a backdrop for weddings, family reunions, and corporate events. At the heart of the property sits the Bernard House, a restored Antebellum-style home built in 1853 that serves as the resort's clubhouse and anchors the Bernard House & Pavilion venue. Event hosts can also choose the Highlands Event Center, with its glass atrium and lakeview deck, the lakeside Wedding Pergola overlooking Sailor's Cove, or the resort's private beach. Bernard's Landing's grounds include on-site amenities such as outdoor and indoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, and boat and PWC rentals, giving guests places to gather before and after a wedding or celebration.

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  Virginia Mountain Vineyards

  4204 Old Fincastle Rd, Fincastle, VA 24090, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Vineyard
  • 1 space at this venue

  Virginia Mountain Vineyards sits on 91 acres between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, in the town of Fincastle, Virginia, about 25 miles north of Roanoke. The vineyard was first planted in 1998 with Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc, later joined by Traminette, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Sauvignon Blanc, and now totals 9 acres of estate grapevines. Owners Brian Weber and Jacqui Sobieski, who purchased the property in 2018, focus on producing estate wines enjoyed against the winery's mountain views. For weddings, the vineyard offers an outdoor chapel setting surrounded by grapevines and lined with red rose bushes, with panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain views. The reception venue, the Event Center, is a tri-peaked tent on a stone patio strung with chandeliers and Edison lighting, seating up to 250 guests for weddings and private gatherings alike. The venue does not provide catering in-house but works with local caterers of the couple's choosing, alongside its own estate wines for guests to enjoy.

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  Bowling Green Country Club

  838 Bowling Green Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630, USA

  • Spaces for 350 Guests
  • 1 Country Club

  Bowling Green Country Club sits in the northern end of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, its two golf courses spread across rolling terrain against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a landscape dotted with historic 19th-century farmhouses. The club has hosted golfers and celebrations alike for more than 35 years. For weddings and private events, the club offers a choice of settings. Outdoor ceremony arbors look out over the golf course and the mountains beyond, while two grand ballrooms — each with hardwood dance floors — can host up to 350 guests for a reception. For smaller gatherings, the Sun Room overlooks the water feature on the ninth hole and accommodates up to 80 guests, suited to an intimate reception, a bridal or baby shower, or a rehearsal dinner. Beyond weddings, Bowling Green Country Club's banquet facilities also serve corporate, private, and civic gatherings throughout the year, with a full banquet menu available at either of its two Front Royal locations.

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  Belle Grove Plantation

  336 Belle Grove Rd, Middletown, VA 22645, USA

  • Spaces for 40-150 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Belle Grove is a National Historic Landmark set in Virginia's northern Shenandoah Valley near Middletown. Its Federal-style limestone Manor House, completed in 1797 for Isaac Hite Jr. and his wife Nelly Madison Hite (sister of President James Madison), reflects design principles associated with Thomas Jefferson and features intricate, hand-carved woodwork. The plantation grew from an original 483 acres to roughly 7,500 acres through the labor of enslaved workers, and during the Civil War the property served as Union General Philip Sheridan's headquarters at the center of the 1864 Battle of Cedar Creek. Today Belle Grove operates as a National Trust for Historic Preservation site and the centerpiece of the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park, welcoming weddings, corporate gatherings, and private parties across several distinct settings. The Manor House hosts intimate ceremonies and receptions for up to 40 guests, the restored 1918 Beverley B. Shoemaker Welcome Center barn accommodates up to 150 guests with a catering kitchen and full handicap accessibility, and the 283-acre grounds offer gardens, lawns, and mountain views for outdoor ceremonies and tented receptions.

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  Potomac Riverboat Company

  211 N Union St #250, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

  • Spaces for 70-600 Guests
  • 2 Boats

  Operating on the Potomac River in Washington, DC, this City Cruises fleet offers dining, sightseeing, and private-event cruises departing from a pier at The Wharf. The fleet includes vessels built for events of many sizes, from the intimate catamaran Miss Mallory, which charters up to 70 guests, to the larger Odyssey DC, a one-level, climate-controlled, glass-enclosed vessel that sails past the city's monuments. Its signature vessel, Cherry Blossom, is an authentic re-creation of a 19th-century riverboat and one of only six Coast Guard-certified working sternwheelers in the country. The fleet hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, school outings, and holiday parties, with cruises passing landmarks including the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Kennedy Center, and the Arlington Memorial Bridge. Wedding packages are all-inclusive, featuring chef-prepared menus, a full bar, a dedicated event coordinator, and a complimentary one-year anniversary dinner. City Cruises has been voted Best of Weddings in Washington, DC twice by The Knot.

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  Keswick Hall And Golf Club

  701 Club Dr, Keswick, VA 22947, USA

  • Spaces for 110-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Resorts

  Keswick Hall is a luxury resort set on rolling countryside in Keswick, Virginia, just outside Charlottesville, framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains. A member of Historic Hotels of America, the estate has been a landmark in the Virginia countryside for over a century and was reimagined to pair its historic character with contemporary comforts. The grounds include the Full Cry championship golf course, an 18-hole design by Pete Dye, a Valmont spa, and multiple restaurants, including Marigold by Jean-Georges under chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. For weddings and private events, Keswick Hall offers more than 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space. The divisible Keswick Ballroom accommodates 50 to 250 guests, while the Garden Room, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the mountains, suits rehearsal dinners and post-wedding brunches for up to 110 seated guests. Outdoors, the Great Lawn offers a mountain backdrop for larger celebrations, and cabanas at the Horizon Pool set the stage for sunset toasts.

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  Pembroke Springs Retreat

  6238 Wardensville Grade, Star Tannery, VA 22654, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

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

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  Hilton Richmond Hotel and Spa Short Pump

  12042 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233, USA

  • Spaces for 1,000 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump sits across from Short Pump Town Center in Richmond's Short Pump area, with shopping, dining, and entertainment close by. Downtown Richmond is about 15 miles away, and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is roughly a 20-minute drive. The hotel offers 22,000 square feet of flexible meeting space across 10 meeting rooms. Its largest event space, the Capital Ballroom, seats up to 1,000 guests beneath 22-foot-high ceilings with programmable lighting that can be adjusted to an event's colors, and it can be divided into as many as 8 breakout rooms for smaller gatherings. Guests can also unwind at Aura Spa, which includes manicure and pedicure stations, a dedicated skin treatment room, a couple's suite, and a massage room with a chromatherapy steam shower, along with an indoor pool and patio. The hotel has on-site restaurants and free parking, and it can coordinate guest room blocks of 10 or more rooms for multi-day celebrations.

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  Mayhurst Inn

  12460 Mayhurst Ln, Orange, VA 22960, USA

  • Spaces for 45-300 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Estates
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Mayhurst Estate is a 37-acre historic property in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Orange, Virginia. Built in 1859 by Col. John Willis, the great nephew of President James Madison, the four-story Italianate Victorian manor sits amid rolling hills, a serene lily pond, lush gardens, and peaceful forested trails, about 45 minutes from Charlottesville and 1.5 hours from Washington, D.C. The estate hosts weddings ranging from intimate garden ceremonies to larger celebrations, with wedding collections accommodating up to 150 guests and a sailcloth tent option for outdoor receptions. With nine rooms on-site, wedding parties can get ready, celebrate, and stay overnight in one setting, capped off with a family breakfast the next morning. For meetings and workshops, the Orangerie offers a dedicated space equipped with WiFi, a screen, and a projector, seating up to 45 guests in theater-style arrangement.

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  Shenandoah Woods

  181 Log Cabin Dr, Stanley, VA 22851, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Estate
  • 1 Venue with Activities

  Shenandoah Woods is a private 200-acre estate in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Luray, Virginia, spanning from one ridge line to the next with a valley in between. The property pairs an open-air wedding pavilion with 19 onsite log cabins and lodges, letting couples and their guests spend a full weekend together rather than a single day. The Pavilion at Shenandoah Woods overlooks fields and mountain views and includes changing rooms, restrooms, and a catering prep kitchen. Couples can hold their ceremony on the Pavilion lawn or in a nearby ceremony grove, and only one wedding is booked per weekend, giving each celebration exclusive use of the Pavilion from Friday through Sunday. Wedding parties and guests can stay in the estate's onsite cabins, keeping everyone together for the whole weekend. Beyond weddings, Shenandoah Woods also hosts family reunions, corporate retreats, and workshops, with accommodations set within Virginia's Shenandoah Valley near Luray Caverns, Shenandoah National Park, and the Shenandoah River.

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  The Oak Barn at Loyalty

  14572 Loyalty Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  a brief overview of our organization When we were planning to attend our daughter's wedding, we had no idea how amazing the day would turn out to be. The happiness we felt as we saw her go down the aisle on our family farm planted the seed for what is today known as The Oak Barn at Loyalty. On 21 acres of rolling hills, wide meadows, and expansive wooded areas, we are happy to present our two-story farm venue. Our barn, which was built by Amish craftsmen, includes indoor and outdoor rooms to suit events in any season. You can dance under the stars in our courtyard or sit on our balcony and take in the breathtaking vistas of the Shenandoah Mountains. We believe that our space is one-of-a-kind. In this place, time seems to have slowed down to allow you to take in the beauty and pleasure of the present. We know that words can never do it justice, so we can't wait for you to come and see it for yourself. Your Dream Wedding Is Awaiting You! Loyalty's The Oak Barn at Loyalty is the perfect venue for a lovely barn wedding. Our favorite wedding barns are situated on expansive landscapes that are rich with history and character. Our welcoming ambiance, gorgeous layout, and modern amenities will make each bride's fantasy come true. Continue your explorations. While enjoying your special day, why not take a stroll around the neighborhood? We are a short distance from the historic village of Waterford, Virginia. Alternatively, arrange a day excursion to see the vineyards and breweries of Loudoun. For further information, please see the link below!

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  The Greencroft Club

  575 Rodes Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA

  • Spaces for 25-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 4 Total Spaces

  The Greencroft Club occupies a historic early-1900s residence at the edge of Ivy in Charlottesville's Albemarle County, where original oak wide-plank floors, thick plaster walls, and a stone facade recall the building's decades as a private home. The club traces its own history to 1964 and the Boar's Head Club, relocating in 1972 to the former Greencroft Farm site it occupies today on 14 acres. Though a private club, The Greencroft Club opens its doors to non-members for wedding-related events, offering several rooms with crown molding, tray ceilings, stone fireplaces, and chandeliers. Its flexible spaces accommodate groups of 10 to 225 guests for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, luncheons, business meetings, and holiday parties, with an events coordinator on hand to help plan the space, menu, and services for each event. Beyond its event spaces, the club offers a swimming pool, eight dedicated pickleball courts, platform tennis, and a Padel court. The Greencroft Club has been recognized by The Daily Progress Readers' Choice Awards as Favorite Wedding Venue and Best Country Club in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

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  Stevenson Ridge

  6901 Meeting St, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553, USA

  • Spaces for 216 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  The Ridge Team's Message to the Public: Because of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), we understand that traveling or attending special events can be fraught with uncertainty and caution. As a result, we want you to know that your health and the health of our employees are our top priorities. We have upgraded our sanitization methods and food service procedures to be more strategic and robust in nature. We continue to welcome guests and will do everything in our power to accommodate special requests that will make you and your family feel safe and supported while staying with us. Examples include using contactless check-in and declining housekeeping services while on vacation (no personnel will enter your cabin without request). Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns at (540) 582-6263. Stevenson Ridge is an 87-acre historical property in rural Spotsylvania County that serves as a premier special events venue as well as a lodging facility with restored antique structures. The Inn is comprised of nine private cottages dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, ranging in size from one to two bedrooms. Our premier event facility, The Lodge, is 12,000 square feet and is the centerpiece of Stevenson Ridge's event space offerings. Whether you're looking for the ideal location for your wedding, holiday party, or corporate event, we have what you need... Stevenson Ridge offers a one-of-a-kind venue that will meet all of your event requirements! We are only a short drive from historic Downtown Fredericksburg, Lake Anna, and all of the major Civil War battlefields in the area, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness, and Spotsylvania. Stevenson Ridge is located in the heart of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Stevenson Ridge is also home to some of the best-preserved Civil War trenches in private ownership, according to the National Park Service. Visitors are welcome to tour these fascinating trenches, fish in our on-site pond, or simply stroll through one of our wooded paths while they are here. Call (540)582-6263 or email info@stevensonridge.com to inquire about availability or to make a reservation for one of our private cottages, or enter your dates in the Check Availability tab at the top of this page. Additional photos of our cottages can be found in the Photo Gallery section. Take a look at our packages and promotions!

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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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  Chateau Morrisette Winery

  287 Winery Rd SW, Floyd, VA 24091, USA

  • Spaces for 180 Guests

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

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  Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

  201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA

  • Spaces for 36-1,308 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Theaters
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Located at Town Center in Virginia Beach, the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts opened in November 2007 following six years of planning by the Virginia Beach City Council, which set out to replace the aging 1,000-seat Pavilion Theatre with a larger cultural facility. The center serves as a home for regional and community performing arts organizations and hosts concerts, jazz performances, and theatrical productions throughout the year. Beyond its 1,308-seat main Performance Hall, the center offers several spaces for private events, meetings, and banquets. The Miller Studio Theatre is a 2,200-square-foot rehearsal hall with a sprung floor and ballet bars that converts for cocktail receptions, seated dinners, or theatre-style gatherings. The Bill and Anne Wood Founders Room pairs wood interiors with a private terrace overlooking Town Center, while the center's three marble lobbies, connected by dual staircases and lit by chandeliers, can be rented individually or together for receptions. Two classrooms accommodate smaller meetings, and an 18,000-square-foot outdoor plaza has hosted concerts, weddings, and fundraisers. The center provides a list of preferred caterers for events and offers more than 3,000 free parking spaces with ADA-accessible parking in each lot.

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  Union Street Public House

  121 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

  • Spaces for 24-125 Guests
  • 4 Restaurants
  • 1 Bar
  • 4 Historic Spaces

  Union Street Public House occupies a renovated 1790 Colonial warehouse in the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria, where it has served revolutionary American cuisine since 1986. Executive Chef Fredo Gomez leads the kitchen with a menu built on Southern-influenced American fare, fresh seafood, and grilled steaks, paired with an extensive selection of local beers, wines, and cocktails. The restaurant offers four private event spaces of varying size and character, from intimate second-floor rooms to a larger dining room suited to bigger receptions, giving planners a range of options for rehearsal dinners, business meetings, and celebrations within the same historic building.

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