Kasey & Jean-Michel
Things To Do
Market at Grelen
Interested in exploring the Market at Grelen venue before or after our wedding? Situated on a 1,000-acre tree nursery the market is best described as a European garden shop and cafe, but it’s truly so much more. There are pick-your-own fruit and vegetable weekends throughout the year based on a ripening schedule found on Grelen’s website. There are 5-miles of hiking trails, some of which lead directly to the grounds of Montpelier. There is homemade ice cream made with Grelen-grown fruits and herbs, and a market shop filled with gardening and home needs. Come Christmas, the market turns into a winter wonderland. When the nursery closes for January and February, The Market offers tastings from their highly curated list of Virginia beer, wine, and cider. Grelen's mission is to create a welcoming environment which celebrates open space, agriculture, and the farm-to-table philosophy. Learn more at the following website: https://www.themarketatgrelen.com/
City of Charlottesville
There's plenty to do in the Charlottesville area! This area boasts world-renowned historic sites, scenic parks and waterways for outdoor adventures, fun activities for families, vibrant arts and culture, great shopping spots, guided tours as well as accessible experiences for visitors with different abilities and needs. The Monticello Wine Trail consists of more than 30 beautiful wineries all within easy access of Charlottesville. Find more details at the following websites: https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/things-to-do/ https://www.southernliving.com/travel/virginia/things-to-do-in-charlottesville-va
Orange County Virginia
In Orange, Virginia, amber hills of grain melt into purple vineyard vines. It’s where horse farms neighbor tiny villages, and fried chicken is as likely to be on the menu as a crab cake. It’s where people like James Madison made his family homestead and developed his ideals and conflicting principles of freedom, and the Grand Dame of Southern cooking, Edna Lewis, was raised. The history runs deep, the food is soulful, and the people are hospitable. Plan your adventure in Orange County by visiting the following websites: https://visitorangevirginia.com/ https://www.southernliving.com/orange-va-6824719