The Market at Grelen

Set within a 1,000-acre tree nursery in the Virginia foothills near Somerset, The Market at Grelen is a garden wedding and event venue built around the property's rolling fields, display gardens, and walking trails. The nursery setting gives couples a range of ceremony backdrops, from the Half-Moon Garden's weeping cherry tree to the Love Lawn's rolling-hill views and iconic Love Sign. Receptions take place in the Orchard Overlook Tent, a clear-topped tent with retractable sides that seats up to 250 guests beneath twinkling lights and iron chandeliers, with a bluestone patio opening onto the surrounding orchard. Beginning in April 2027, the venue will introduce The Conservatory, a 4,500-square-foot glass structure with retractable doors, climate control, and seating for 175, replacing the tent as the primary reception space. Beyond the ceremony and reception grounds, The Market at Grelen operates a European-style home and garden shop and a farm-to-table cafe, and offers elopement and micro-wedding packages for couples planning smaller celebrations.