The Ruins at Castle Grove

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $500

Packages

Prices start at $500

Guest capacity

Up to 50 seated guests

About this venue

The Ruins at Castle Grove is a stunning venue that looks like no other. Your pictures will be as unique as you. It was designed with your moments in mind, so they could be captured beautifully from many angles- there's not just one pretty spot! We are a micro venue, hosting up to 50 guests. The ambience is magical and like you are getting married in a storybook. We believe in *your* creative vision. You select your own vendors. You can DIY your decor, or have it professionally done by your own floral team. You can bring in a chef, a wood-fired on-site kitchen, food trucks, or simply order pizzas. You craft your day without us telling you who you have to use. Because of the stone castle ruins, you can shift the vibe of the venue with your decor. Tuscan, French countryside, Old World Renaissance, or Celtic themes come through with ease, based upon your styling. Come tour our castle venue! It's a fairytale come true.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-50

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
852 Burks Hill Rd (Back Grove), Bedford, VA 24523

Our event spaces

Castle ceremony site

Have a Castle Wedding without the passport! This Castle Ruins wedding venue is in the heart of Virginia.

This space offers a stone castle that towers over 14 foot high with a crystal chandelier, festoon lights, and greenery dripping from the ledges. The reception area has a serpentine table set-up that wraps around the outside of the castle space, so that every site location is dreamy. This venue is nestled in a grove of trees and features a food truck lawn and indoor restroom/sitting room area. The space is so well appointed that your additional styling can be minimal.

Guest capacity

1-50 Seated

1-50 Standing

Square footage

1,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Tables and chairs are included. There's lots of flowers, greenery, and natural wooded beauty.

Room cost

One price reserves, ceremony site, reception site, indoor restroom & sitting room .

Castle ceremony site

Have a Castle Wedding without the passport! This Castle Ruins wedding venue is in the heart of Virginia.

This space offers a stone castle that towers over 14 foot high with a crystal chandelier, festoon lights, and greenery dripping from the ledges. The reception area has a serpentine table set-up that wraps around the outside of the castle space, so that every site location is dreamy. This venue is nestled in a grove of trees and features a food truck lawn and indoor restroom/sitting room area. The space is so well appointed that your additional styling can be minimal.

Guest capacity

1-50 Seated

1-50 Standing

Square footage

1,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Tables and chairs are included. There's lots of flowers, greenery, and natural wooded beauty.

Room cost

One price reserves, ceremony site, reception site, indoor restroom & sitting room .

The Ruins at Castle Grove packages

Monday Night Elopement

1-10 guests

Peak pricing $500

Off-peak pricing $500

Description

This is for a 2-hour time slot on a Monday. Up to 10 guests. Ceremony site use only. No reception to be held.

What’s included
  • Property attendant, Chairs, lighting

Friday Night Wedding

1-50 guests

Peak pricing $3,000

Off-peak pricing $3,000

Description

This is for a Friday Night wedding slot of 8 hours, (4PM to midnight) Includes ceremony site, reception site, tables and chairs, food truck lawn, indoor restroom, lighting, trash take off, and property attendant.

What’s included
  • Property attendant, Chairs, lighting

Saturday Wedding

1-50 guests

Peak pricing $3,500

Off-peak pricing $3,500

Description

This is for a Saturday wedding slot of 10 hours, slide your hours-frame between (9AM & midnight) Includes ceremony site, reception site, tables and chairs, food truck lawn, indoor restroom, lighting, trash take off, and property attendant.

What’s included
  • Property attendant, Chairs, lighting

Sunday Wedding

1-50 guests

Peak pricing $3,000

Off-peak pricing $3,000

Description

This is for a Sunday wedding slot of 10 hours, slide your hours-frame between (10AM & midnight) Includes ceremony site, reception site, tables and chairs, food truck lawn, indoor restroom, lighting, trash take off, and property attendant.

What’s included
  • Property attendant, Chairs, lighting

Available services that can be provided by The Ruins at Castle Grove

Services & amenities

  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

6 reviews

  • EF

    Emma F.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 4, 2026

    Beautiful Venue

    Watching my parents renew their vows here was something I’ll never forget. The setting was absolutely beautiful and made such a meaningful day feel even more special. The ceremony took place as the sun was setting, and once the lights came on throughout the woods, it felt like something out of a movie. Everyone was so kind and welcoming, and you could tell they genuinely wanted everything to go smoothly. The venue has such a peaceful atmosphere and is the perfect place to celebrate life’s biggest moments. I’m so thankful my family chose this venue for such an important day. If you’re looking for a beautiful place with a warm, inviting feel, this is definitely worth checking out.

  • W

    Whitney

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 29, 2026

    A Hidden Gem in Bedford County

    This venue is truly one of Bedford County's best hidden gems. We celebrated our 20-year vow renewal here with our kids and our closest family, and it was absolutely perfect. We wanted something intimate and meaningful, and this place was everything we could have hoped for. The property is beautiful, but the sunset down in the woods with the string lights glowing was honestly magical. The pictures don't even do it justice. They were so easy to work with and incredibly accommodating. You could tell they genuinely cared about making sure our day was special and exactly what we wanted. That kind of care and attention means so much when you're celebrating such an important milestone. If you're looking for a unique, beautiful venue for a wedding, vow renewal, or any special event, I can't recommend this place enough. It's one of those places you have to see for yourself.

  • KC

    Kelli C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 20, 2026

    June 21,2026

    To say that the videos on TikTok(how I learned about this vendor) to the pictures on all the sites do not do this venue justice would be the understatement of the year. It was breathtaking and felt like I was swept into a dream. Everything was so beautiful! Carissa is amazing, she was great with communication and so very easy to work with! I adore her and would and have recommended her to everyone I know! I personally asked for her to surprise me and gave her free rein to decorate and I am so glad I did. She had a list of vendors for everything and went above and beyond answering all our questions. On the day of our vow renewal she even was giving us weather updates and let us come early to beat the rain! The pricing was very reasonable and who doesn’t want to get married in a castle!!! 10/10!

  • BF

    Britt F.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •May 13, 2026

    Dream Venue

    This is such a beautiful venue. The owners were so easy to work with and helped to make our day absolutely perfect!

  • AA

    Anna A.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Apr 22, 2026

    Well worth it!

    I recently had the chance to visit this beautiful micro wedding venue, and it truly feels like stepping into a fairytale. The castle theme is incredibly charming and thoughtfully done. It creates such a romantic and intimate atmosphere that would be perfect for a small, meaningful celebration. One of the things I appreciated most was how ideal the space is for micro weddings. It doesn’t feel oversized or overwhelming. Instead, it feels intentional and perfectly suited for couples who want something intimate and memorable with their closest loved ones. If you’re a bride looking for something different from a traditional venue, this is definitely worth considering. It has a magical quality that’s hard to find, and I can guarantee it will make a wedding day feel incredibly special.

Yes! We have an indoor restroom/sitting room.
Virginia is most beautiful in late Oct & early November, but we're partial. That being said, our prices don't change because of peak seasons. You shouldn't have to pay more just because it's gorgeous weather. ;)
None. It's always beautiful.
Yes, we are a raw venue site, so you are welcome to hire your own licensed & insured, ABC licensed bartender/service.
Yes, we have self-parking on site.
Yes, we have wheelchair accessible restroom and sitting area. We also have ramps at the main entrance. Hearing-impaired fire alarm lights indoor, and trained staff. The ceremony site and reception site are truly wooded in nature and the pathway is mulch. Accessibility would vary per the needs of each individual.
Yes, although our venue is fully insured, we require you to get a simple rider policy on your existing insurance for the event. This can often be taken-out by the bride, groom, or parents, and is usually super-affordable, (we've heard as low as $75!) It's just another layer of protection for you.
Booking fees for our facilities, and all payments made including deposits, are non-refundable. If you cancel your event within 365 days of your booked date, we’ll cancel your remaining balance due at that time.
We have a dreamy 20' x 40' clear canopy area for you to use. You can also rent additional tents if you like. Seriously, tents can be beautiful! (Search up images or videos of tent ideas on tiktok or instagram, especially clear ones with greenery and twinkle lights.) Alternatively, many microvenue couples still skip the tent and opt for clear umbrellas. It’s also very rare statistically for the weather to serve up a day-long downpour. For this reason, I’ve worked many weddings that the bride & vendor team watched the doppler and simply shifted her itinerary to suit the weather patterns.

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