The Best Park & Garden Wedding Venues in Afton, VA

Brand new venue! Kateri—a stunning venue in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley with breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain views. Conveniently located to I64 and I81 with close proximity to an abundance of hotels and amenities. Built as a private estate, Kateri blends elegance, history, and natural beauty. The one-level layout features grand rooms, cherry floors, stained-glass windows, and 100+ windows bringing the outdoors in. The Guest Wing includes the “Something Blue Bridal Room” and a private suite with a Sleep Number bed and luxe Pottery Barn bedding. Outside, enjoy mountain views, a Japanese garden, a poolside gazebo with fireplace, and a side lawn perfect for dancing under the stars.

Welcome. Silver Fox Lavender Farm LLC is a passion project come to life - and we can't wait to share it with you! From the hand-carved fire place mantel to the stunning mountain views, we want your experience to feel as magical as any wedding day should. Join us among the blooms for your special day!

Pippin Hill’s vistas overlooking our lush vineyards and the dreamy Blue Ridge Mountains are complemented by expertly designed event venues. Every detail has been carefully thought through to make your wedding seamless. Our Granary is ideal for seated dinners or dancing, and our Veranda is a romantic alfresco option for cocktails. From bridal showers and post-wedding day brunches in the Reserve Room to indoor/outdoor ceremony and reception options, Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards is an all-season, flexible, full-service venue for the ultimate in wine country weddings. Pippin Hill is a one-stop-shop for your wedding weekend festivities!

Love Ridge Mountain Lodging is a family-owned wedding venue and rural retreat nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, above Love, Virginia. Located at milepost 16 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, nearly 3,000 feet above sea level and just 45 minutes from Charlottesville, this picturesque venue offers a unique setting for your Blue Ridge Mountain wedding. With both event spaces and accommodations on-site, Love Ridge is perfect for intimate ceremonies or large celebrations. The venue offers lodging for up to 66 guests in cozy cabins, plus campsites for up to 30 additional guests. This stunning location allows couples to host a complete wedding weekend with loved ones, creating lasting memories. With its blend of rustic elegance and natural beauty, Love Ridge ensures your wedding experience will be unforgettable. Whether you envision an outdoor ceremony or a lodge reception, Love Ridge provides the perfect backdrop for your Blue Ridge wedding celebration.

Camp Holiday Trails is a beautiful 70+ acre nonprofit camp located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Open year-round, we engage children and teens with medical needs. Special event and wedding rentals support our inspiring mission. Many joyful, loving, fun and playful weddings have taken place with us and the wedding weekend with lodging is a favorite "wedding destination" package of choice.

At Kimpton The Forum Hotel, your wedding is more than a day. It is a thoughtfully curated weekend experience. The Forum blends modern luxury, architectural elegance, and the charm of Central Virginia. From welcome celebrations to farewell brunches, guests can gather, celebrate, and stay together in one convenient destination. With luxury accommodations and versatile event spaces, couples can create a wedding that reflects their unique vision. Exchange vows on the Event Lawn, enjoy cocktails overlooking the botanical gardens, welcome guests in the glass-enclosed L’Orangerie, and celebrate in the stunning Grove Ballroom beneath sparkling chandeliers. Whether hosting an intimate gathering or a large celebration, every space is designed to create a seamless and unforgettable experience. Our dedicated event team provides personalized service and expert guidance, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully executed. The Forum is the perfect destination for a timeless, unforgettable wedding.

Located in scenic Palmyra, Virginia, the Barns at Layz S Ranch is a simply elegant, rustic farm wedding venue. With over 300 acres of working farmland as our backdrop, couples can host their wedding ceremony, reception, or elopement, as well as their bridal shower, engagement party, or rehearsal dinner at the facility. The potential settings are endless with both indoor and outdoor event spaces, featuring a wooden wedding arbor, an expansive patio, and indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Picturesque photos can be taken next to the pond and wooden bridge, with the rolling country hills providing a perfect backdrop.

Originally built in 1788, Spotswood Lodge exudes a timeless allure, blending historic grandeur with modern comforts to create a truly unforgettable experience. Wander through the hills, linger beneath the willows, and lose yourself in the wonder of the flowers. For in these simple moments, you'll find the true essence of Spotswood Lodge—the magic, the reverence, and the wonder that make it a place unlike any other.

At Montlaurel, we welcome couples to celebrate love with intention in the peaceful foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Our 28-acre home is designed for elopements and micro-weddings—intimate gatherings that feel relaxed, personal, and meaningful. As an all-inclusive venue, we provide ceremony and reception spaces, tables, chairs, dinnerware, glassware, and photography—everything needed for a seamless day. With the details covered, you can focus on what matters most: being present with the people you love. Montlaurel isn’t just a venue—it’s our home, and we care for every wedding with warmth and hospitality. We are proudly LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming, because every love story deserves to be celebrated. Whether you imagine saying your vows beneath the trees or sharing a long-table meal with your closest people, we’re here to bring your vision to life, beautifully and stress-free.

Set on Grelen Nursery's 1000-acre tree nursery, The Market at Grelen is a magical wedding venue boasting rural simplicity at it’s most luxurious! Perfect for the creative party planner, The Market at Grelen has a variety of event spaces: a greenhouse, a shade garden & berry field, a large bluestone terrace, a 4500 sq. ft. clear stargazing tent and a groomed pasture at the highest point of the nursery. ​Located in Central Virginia (only 35 minutes north of Charlottesville, one hour west of Richmond and two hours south of DC), it is PERFECT VENUE for a variety of celebrations. LGBTQ+ friendly. COMING APRIL 2027: The Market at Grelen is reaching new heights of sophistication with the unveiling of our glass conservatory. This structure will replace the current event tent and elevate the Grelen wedding experience to a new level of luxury.

House Mountain Inn and Irvine Estate are considered Shenandoah Valley's most premier Virginia mountain wedding destinations. We offer two event facilities on our private mountain. The House Mountain Inn and Irvine Estate both offer distinctive structures, breathtaking mountain views, and lavish gardens. Is your dream wedding everything but traditional and typical? Well, you have found your match! We guarantee our unique event Areas will exceed you and your guests expectations! We are happy to offer you endless options and flexibility. Let us help you customize the wedding of your dreams!

Our waterfront reception space offers a picturesque setting for events, featuring a covered raised slate and brick terrace as an elegant outdoor ballroom. The space is equipped with chandeliers, ambient lighting, and heated/air-conditioned indoor dining area with fireplace. We can accommodate up to 150 guests and offer amenities such as picnic grounds, walking trails, a playground, and white sand beach. Perfect for weddings, reunions, corporate outings, and other celebrations.

We are a completely solar system venue, so not having power the day of your wedding will not be an issue. We offer multiple scenes for your pictures from open fields, apple orchard, pond, beach area, a creek, and woods. So much to choose from. We love hosting wedding and events for others and building lasting relationships.

Orlesa Farms is the best of both worlds. You are secluded with amazing mountain views and peace, yet mere moments from Historic Downtown Staunton, VA in the Heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Newly Re-opened, including Fall 2022 Dates!

MeadowCroft Farm has been a working family farm for 7 generations. Located just outside of Staunton, Virginia in the rural community of Swoope (pronounced Swope). It is named after Jacob Swoope, the first mayor of Staunton and a land developer in the late 1700s. MeadowCroft Farm is situated in southwestern Augusta County, in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. We are just a short five-mile drive from the Interstate I-81 and I-64 Staunton bypass. The renovations and updates to the adjoining cabins were completed in 2018. The Inn at MeadowCroft opened to delight guests with this beautiful, historic property. Our rooms are named after members of the Swoope family in keeping with the history of the inn and the local area. Our Honorable Jacob Swoope suite is in keeping with someone of the first mayor of Staunton’s status.

At HeartRock, we believe every celebration can be filled with growth and a sense of new beginnings. Beginning your journey together on a working homestead offers a meaningful reflection of what a relationship truly is, something alive, ever-changing, and nurtured over time. We are unique because we offer a full wedding weekend with every booking. Giving you time to spend with your family and wedding party in our comfortable lodgings for the whole weekend! For intimate weddings, HeartRock comfortably accommodates between 50 and 250 guests. The property also features cozy accommodations for up to 15 overnight guests, available both the night before and the night of the ceremony, ensuring a relaxed and memorable experience for everyone involved.

Discover the magic of celebration at The Seclusion, a hidden gem perched high on 72 private acres in the enchanting Shenandoah Valley. Our venue is a testament to refined elegance, offering not only a secluded haven but a canvas for unforgettable moments. With a backdrop of Virginia's stunning mountain landscapes, your event becomes a symphony of privacy, luxury, and panoramic views—the perfect setting for creating cherished memories that last a lifetime. Welcome to The Seclusion, where every celebration becomes a story, and every moment is etched in the tapestry of Virginia's breathtaking beauty.