Top 25+ Wedding Venues in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley for Mountain Views
Searching for the right wedding venue takes so much time, especially in Virginia where there are hundreds of venue options. Venue websites don’t list all the details, there’s no comprehensive list, and there’s no good platform to compare capacity, price, style, and other features apples-to-apples. That’s why I started this Virginia wedding venue guide for my clients looking for beautiful outdoor wedding venues in central Virginia. Mountain views are one of the top requests I see couples seeking in scenic outdoor wedding venues in Virginia. Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is famous for its mountain views! For this guide, we’re specifically going to touch on the top venues in the Shenandoah Valley with mountain views, mainly for wedding ceremony spaces.
As a wedding photographer, I love getting to work at super photogenic wedding venues. Golden hour in the valley? Gorgeous! I grew up in the Shenandoah Valley and have photographed weddings here for eight years now. Here are the best wedding venues with gorgeous mountain views in Virginia.
Want to see more venue recommendations? Check out my Charlottesville Virginia Wedding Venues Guide.
Augusta County Wedding Venues with Mountain Views – Waynesboro, Staunton, & Swoope
Sky Ridge Farm – Augusta County, Virginia Wedding Venue
Sky Ridge Farm is one of central Virginia’s newest wedding venues. It features a modern white barn that seats 200. Their property has one of the best views in the valley! It is not your typical barn wedding venue, so if that’s not your aesthetic, don’t cross it off your list without looking! Conveniently, they have a large rental home nearby so your party can stay on site the entire weekend. They do book up fast! They already closed dates for next fall, and the spring is fairly full as well. I recommend reaching out at least a year in advance. Their rentals include the entire weekend, basic amenities, and even some vintage rental items, saving you money in those areas.
I am reaching out for pricing details and will update soon!
Wintergreen Resort Weddings – Roseland, Virginia
Wintergreen is a ski resort on Afton Mountain near the Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway in Roseland, Virginia. The resort has ample flexibility to host weddings of many different sizes and styles. There are two overlooks and a terrace space that could be utilized for a scenic outdoor ceremony, several restaurants on property, and banquet halls that make great blank slates to set up a wedding reception. The resort offers many different cabins and rooms for lodging for both you and your guests.
One important thing to note about weddings at Wintergreen is that there is little to no cell service on the mountain. It’s best to utilize planners and vendors that are familiar with the lodge, the locations, and weddings at Wintergreen (like me!).
View Wintergreen Resort reviews
Red August Farm – Waynesboro Virginia Wedding Venue
Reconstructed in 1927 and with 4,300 square feet of space, Red August Farm is full of vintage details and space for up to 300 guests. Located in Waynesboro, Virginia. For a rustic barn venue, they have some of the most versatile landscaping for photography and the perfect bridal suite. Their lower level offers a weather-sheltered place for cocktail hour while your reception space above is enclosed in the barn. Or, dine on the lawn and celebrate with outdoor games.
They offer full weekend rentals, allowing you to rehearse, setup, celebrate, then stay the night and tear down the next day. The owners are incredibly friendly, and you can even have your engagement session here! They get cherry blossoms in the spring, brilliant blooms in the summer, and the best fall foliage. For winter weddings, you can utilize the outdoor stone chimney for a cozy look. You really can’t go wrong with Red August Farm.
Pricing: Weekend prices currently run around $8,000 and include tables and chairs, so you can cross rentals off your list!
View Red August Farm reviews or check out a recent Red August Farm Wedding Gallery.
Four Winds at North Mountain – Augusta County, VA
A beautiful waterfront ceremony space with a chic barn for the reception with lights for once the sun sets and the dinner turns into a dance party. If you’re looking for a rustic setting, beautiful Virginia mountain views, and space for a large party, then Four Winds is your venue! Pricing is available upon inquiry.
Cana Barn – Staunton, VA
This 90-year-old bank barn has been taken down, moved and rebuilt the same way it was before but with modern amenities. Located in Staunton, Virginia, this one of a kind barn also has a balcony and rooftop deck. The barn is also ADA accessible so that all persons can enjoy their visit. The exterior of our barn is slate blue, while the interior reveals the beauty of the original barn’s chestnut wood. Inside, we have air conditioning, heat, and a gorgeous fireplace. Outside, our ceremony space is wooded but close to the barn for the convenience of your guests. You have a built in Rain/Hurricane Plan if you are planning an outdoor wedding but the weather chooses not to cooperate. The barn’s capacity is 135 people, and rental packages start at $4,000.
Mountain View Farm – Mount Solon Virginia Wedding Venue
What would a list of venues with mountain views be without Mountain View Farm?! Just like the name implies, the views here live up to the hype. Located in August County in Mount Solon, VA, Mountain View Farm offers a barn-style reception venue that overlooks the valley, with the sun setting just outside the barn window. Imagine your first dance with that background!
Mountain View is on the smaller side, capping at about 100 guests. They are not climate controlled, so their season is typically mid March to mid November. They offer heaters during chilly fall days, but not full HVAC. I recently photographed a wedding with about 50 guests in 40 degree weather there. It was slightly chilly, but still a comfortable celebration!
Pricing is available if you reach out directly. I do love recommending this venue, as it’s just a few minutes down the road from me! I know my way around the space and would love to keep coming back.
View Mountain View Farm Reviews
Valley Mills Farm – Augusta County, VA
A blend of historic and modern, Valley Mills Farm sits nestled in the hills and features a riverside gazebo, and brand new reception barn. The perfect blend of old and new, Valley Mills Farm in idyllic Swoope, Virginia (Augusta County, just outside of Staunton limits), offers a 15-acre park-like setting with lots of photographic locations, and a brand new reception barn with panoramic views and all the amenities modern events require. Valley Mills using a peak season pricing structure, with non-peak dates starting at $2,800 and peak season weekend rentals starting at $6,000 for multi-day events. Overall, a very beautiful and affordable venue.
Afton VA Area Wedding Venues with Mountain Views – Afton, Nellysford, Crozet, Nelson County
King Family Vineyards – Crozet, Virginia Wedding Venue
King Family is one of my favorite wedding venues in the Shenandoah Valley. It offers as expansive and private location with gorgeous mountain views. Plus, their rain plan has some excellent options! You can’t go wrong with King Family Vineyards. Even on gloomy days, we can use the indoor and covered porch spaces for photography and get the light, bright, romantic images you’re looking for. They offer tables and chairs for 200 guests, two dressing suites, and an on-site manager with their rentals.
Pricing: The last published pricing for King Family Vineyards Weddings was 2022 pricing, which I’m sure will go up or be adjusted shortly. They offer seasonal pricing and different rates for weekdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The rental rate currently ranges $4,500 for off-season (December – March) Fridays to $10,500 for peak season Saturdays. Compared to similar quality and in-demand venues in our area, this is an incredible price.
PS – You can also have your engagement session at King Family Vineyards, even if you’re not getting married there!
View King Family Vineyard Reviews
Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery – Nelson County Virginia Wedding Venue
Hazy Mountain in Nelson County on Virginia’s 151 offers four different event spaces and prime mountain-side real estate. the Spanish-inspired architecture offers an upscale look for portraits, while you have the option of rolling hills and gorgeous sunsets as well. Take a stroll in the vines, have your bridal portraits on their impressive staircase, and of course–have great wine!
Pricing: The average investment for a wedding package at Hazy Mountain is about $19,000-$22,000, and they have a minimum guest count of 150 people. You can view their weddings guide directly here.
Veritas Vineyards and Winery – Afton, VA
Veritas is one of Virginia’s most award-winning wineries and sought-after wedding venue destinations, and features panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards and mountains, fine wines, and upscale cuisine. The venue offers three spaces for couples to choose from depending on guest count, and can hold up to 100 guests. Currently, the cost to rent Veritas for weddings is between $11,000 – $13,000 with a $20,000 food and beverage minimum.
The Farmhouse At Veritas – Afton, VA Wedding Venue
There is also a smaller venue called the Farmhouse at Veritas that offers the perfect space for micro weddings and smaller events. The Farmhouse has the same great mountain views and winery setting, on a secluded part of the property. The maximum capacity at the Farmhouse at Veritas is 50 guests.
Valley Road Vineyards – Crozet
Valley Road Wines boasts one of the best sunset views in the Afton and Nellysford area, just outside of Charlottesville. The hilltop above the vines offers a picaresque place to commemorate your wedding day. They have a gorgeous outdoor ceremony location, shaded lawn and deck for cocktail hour, separate suites for both partners to get ready on site, and a beautiful neutral dining area for a sit down dinner for up to 150 guests. The barn offers a large space for dancing the night away. Wedding packages begin at $5,250 for weekday packages and $8,500 for peak weekends.
View Valley Road Vineyards Reviews
Silver Fox Lavender Farm – Nellysford, VA
Silver Fox Lavender Farm is a functioning lavender farm and wedding venue in Nelson County, Virginia. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Silver Fox gets some of the valley’s best sunsets, fall foliage, and spring and summer blooms. Although popular in spring and fall, it’s an all-weather venue! Silver Fox is one of the smaller venues in the area, a great mid-size option. Although the website states it seats 150 guests indoors, the layout of the reception space is a bit tight. My personal recommendation would be under 100 guests seated at tables.
View Silver Fox Lavender Farm reviews
Swannanoa Palace – Afton, Virginia
If you’re looking for mountain views with an ethereal vibe, Swannanoa Palace has hauntingly beautiful grounds, ornate architecture, and will make you feel like you’ve entered a fairy tale, or maybe a scene from The Great Gatsby. The castle-like palace sits isolated on top of Afton Mountain and includes a colonnade, lavishly overgrown gardens, and a perfect vista of the surrounding mountains and valleys. As the site is currently unoccupied and closed to the public, we also have the added benefit of complete privacy.
Montfair Resort and Montfair Resort Farm – Crozet Virginia Wedding Venue
Hidden in the forest under a canopy of trees is an intimate outdoor event lodge with mountain and lakeside views which are unforgettable. Located in Crozet, Virginia. Montfair Resort Farm (not to be confused with Montfair Vineyards) is definitely a rustic option. Think summer camp vibes! It’s a great budget option with stunning views, including spots for waterfront portraits and even a canoe ride.
View Montfair Resort Farm reviews
Lexington Virginia Wedding Venues with Mountain Views
Big Spring Farm VA – Lexington, Virginia Wedding Venue
If you imagine getting married surrounded by nature, with huge weeping willows and water features nearby, maybe under a big sailcloth tent… this is the spot! Big Spring Farm is a wedding venue located in Lexington, VA and offers a large, private property for larger outdoor celebrations. The post and beam barn fits 150 and works as a great rain plan. However, the farm in general can host much larger events.
Pricing: Weddings begin at $6,400
Big Spring Farm Website
Irvine Estate at House Mountain Inn – Monterey Virginia Wedding Venue
Irvine Estate boasts panoramic views, with a ceremony location built into an overlook area. For rainy days, this outdoor ceremony spot is still completely covered! The indoor space offers lots of windows for natural light and seats up to 230 guests. A detached house nearby offers lodging and prep space for your wedding party. Pricing is available upon inquiry only.
The Seclusion – Rockbridge County Virginia Wedding Venue
The Seclusion is known specifically for its stunning views. The ceremony site was built perched on the edge of an overlook, the perfect statement location to wow guests! Their wedding party accommodations are incredible (not to mention photogenic!), and the Grand Hall easily fits 250 guests. You and some guests can stay right on site and enjoy a stress-free commute to your wedding.
Pricing: You can expect to invest $14,000 to $20,000 depending on your date and day of the week. View their full investment guide and FAQs here.
The Omni Homestead and Resort – Hot Springs VA Wedding Venue
The Omni is a classic landmark, hotel, luxury resort, and beautiful place to get married! Located in Hot Springs Virginia, their historic resort sits on expansive acreage. The Omni boasts an impressive capacity of 1200! There’s no wedding too large for their space. Plus, spend the morning at their luxurious spa relieving your stress. In 2023, the Omni underwent some major renovations to several of the main wedding spaces, offering new amenities with the same historic charm.
Pricing: Rentals at the Omni are based on catering purchase. There is a $10,000 minimum food and beverage purchase required, and many plate options are $90-180 per person. You can view their exact pricing here.
Harrisonburg Virginia Wedding Venues with Mountain Views – Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and Central Virginia
Showalter’s Orchard and Greenhouse – Harrisonburg Virginia Wedding Venue
Want to say I do in front of one of Virginia’s “LOVE” signs, or directly in front of the rolling hills? Showalter’s Orchard has one of the best views around! Plus, the greenhouse is a photogenic, light-filled space for your reception. I just love shooting there! I rarely need to troubleshoot the light.
The one down side of Showalter’s is that it is on top of a hill… meaning there’s very little shade! It can get quite hot in the middle of summer. Beautiful portraits in the mid-day sun can be more challenging, but definitely doable. I want to be honest about the pros and cons of these venues, but this con isn’t so bad! Something to note if you’re getting married mid summer.
Pricing: Weekend rental rates start at $5,300. Showalter’s is a smaller venue than many of the others here so far, but they don’t list capacity online. My guess based off of experience working in the space would be 100-150 people seated in the greenhouse area.
View Showalter’s Orchard Reviews
The Granary – Weyers Cave Virginia Wedding Venue
Described as elegant and defined, the Granary is a refined wood barn is nestled between the Allegheny and Appalachian mountain ranges in Weyers Cave, Virginia. The Granary features beautiful dogwoods and a field that lights up at sunset, surrounded by mountains as well. The interior is a blank slate to make your own! It’s the perfect venue for smaller to medium size weddings, under 150 seated guests.
View The Granary Reviews
Charlottesville Virginia Area Wedding Venues with Mountain Views – Keswick, Orange, Madison County
Castle Hill Cider – Scenic Wedding Venue in Keswick, Virginia
Castle Hill Cider has an incredible view of the Shenandoah Valley, as well as a lake area. The leaves turn beautifully along the lake each fall! The barn at Castle Hill makes a gorgeous all white backdrop for your family portraits. You can get married beneath the trees, or huddle inside the barn if it’s raining outside. The capacity is fairly large, seating 350 even inside the barn. And best of all, there’s multiple spaces for the wedding party to get ready on the same property!
Pricing: Unfortunately, you have to inquire to get pricing information. I’ve seen weddings here of a variety of budgets, so don’t assume it’s out of budget!
View Castle Hill Cider reviews
Early Mountain Vineyards – Shenandoah Valley Virginia Wedding Venue
Early Mountain Vineyards is one of the most scenic, versatile wedding venues in central Virginia. The classic stone offers an alternative backdrop to the greenery at most outdoor venues. Their tasting room and other indoor spaces provide an excellent back-up plan for rainy days. The catering is incredible, the bridal suite is gorgeous, and the huge stone hearth is so dreamy. I could go on and on about aesthetics.
Pricing: The venue rents for $9,000 to $14,000, requiring on-site catering with a minimum of $18,000. It’s definitely a top tier choice in the Shenandoah Valley!
View Early Mountain Vineyard reviews
Ducard Vineyards – Madison, Virginia
Located just down the road from Early Mountain, Ducard is a smaller Vineyard with an event pavilion and ample outdoor space for tented parties and receptions. In the spring, they have a tulip field which makes a great photo-op! Ducard is a fantastic budget option for weddings and events in the Shenandoah Valley.
Farmington Country Club
Farmington Country Club offers couples a blend of classic country club ambiance with all the luxurious amenities of a modern club. This venue has the best of both worlds, located right in the city of Charlottesville, but still featuring a large estate with mountain views. Farmington Country Club can accommodate up to 250 guests and boasts multiple event rooms for couples to choose from. Contact their planning team directly for pricing.
Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards – North Garden Virginia Wedding Venue
Pippin Hill Farm features breathtaking views of the surrounding Blue Ridge mountains and vineyards creating an intimate backdrop for your and your guests. Located in North Garden, Virginia. Pippin Hill is known specifically for it’s incredible mountain views, food and wine. Below is a snippet from their instagram, which shows just how incredible the view is. Pippin is also known for hosting luxury weddings.
The Clifton Inn
This boutique hotel situated on 100 acres is located only minutes from downtown Charlottesville and features an elegant manor house, garden cottages, and an award-winning on-site restaurant. The Clifton Inn offers couples the option to book their venue for day-of or full weekend events. The inn itself can sleep up to 39, with space for up to 300 reception guests. Contact directly for more information.
Lynchburg Area Wedding Venues with Mountain Views
Sierra Vista – Bedford County / Lynchburg Wedding Venue
Sierra Vista offers one of the most incredible views in the Shenandoah Valley for outdoor ceremonies. Literally named for its views, this wedding venue is booked out every fall for the stunning Virginia foliage + golden hour in the mountains. If you want your wedding to feel like a mountain getaway, this is the place to be.
View Sierra Vista Reviews
More wedding venues in virginia with mountain views
There is no shortage of wedding venues in Virginia with mountain views. This list covered only the highlights. Below are venues on my radar for further research, soon to make their way into this guide. Details, links, and images coming soon. Here are some other popular venues with mountain views to look into:
- Glass Hill Venue
- East View Farm – Waynesboro VA
- Avonlea Farms
- Shenandoah National Park
- Raven’s Roost – Blue Ridge Parkway
- Cedar Oaks Farm
- Mount Ida Farm
- Skyland Resort
- Massanutten Creek Barn
- Guildford Farm
- Ivy Rose Barn
- The Barn on New River
- Montfair Vineyards
- Cricket Chirp Farm
- The Barn at Kalero
- Wolf Trap Farm
- Marriott Ranch
- Mountain Ridge Venue
- The Indigo House micro wedding venue – Afton, VA
- Vaughan House micro wedding venue – Lynchburg, VA
- Airlie, VA
- Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
- Lydia Mountain Lodge
- Goodstone Inn
- Weddings at Grelen Market – Sommerset, VA
- Heigh Torr Estate
- Bluemont Vineyard
- Batten Green
- Stover Hall
- Sundara
- Peaks of Otter Lodge
- Wisteria Ridge
- Bernard’s Landing
- Mountain Lake Lodge
- 12 Ridges
- Moss Vineyards
- Virginia Mountain Vineyards
- Hidden Oaks, Richmond
- La Grange Winery
Looking for more Virginia wedding venue recommendations?
I highly recommend you talk to your planner, coordinator, or trusted vendors (like me!). Still looking for your planner? Check out my vendor guide! Central Virginia is literally full of wedding venues, running a huge range of prices, capacity, styles, and with varying amenities. Getting advice from other wedding professionals will help you weed through the lists and find the right place to celebrate your wedding.
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Jo Mahaney is a professional photographer of PhotographyByJo.net based in Charlottesville, Virginia, specializing in wedding photography. With over eight years of experience, Jo is dedicated to creating effortless, joyful imagery that authentically captures the essence of each couple’s unique love story. She is known for her ability to create meaningful galleries filled with emotion and personal narratives. Jo is not just a photographer; she is an active supporter of her clients, providing resources and guidance to ensure a stress-free experience. From the initial inquiry call to the wedding day, Jo is transparent, open, and ready to get to know her clients to provide the best service possible. Her commitment to her craft and her clients is evident in the glowing testimonials she has received. Jo’s work extends beyond Charlottesville, covering areas such as Harrisonburg, Staunton, Lexington, Roanoke, and Richmond. She has also had the privilege of photographing weddings in various locations, including the Outerbanks, DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, North and South Carolina, and even Spain.