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The Wedding Venue You've Dreamed Of
Guildford Farm is located just North of Charlottesville in Greene County, tucked away in the heart of Virginia’s wine country. This ideal wedding and event venue boasts the perfect setting with fantastic panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, rolling green meadows, and a shimmering lake. An event at Guildford Farm is enhanced by exquisite scenery, natural charm, and rich history.
THE MANOR HOME
Built in the 1790’s, Guildford Farm was the original home of the Early family, the namesake of Earlysville, Virginia. In 2003, the nearly 8,000 square foot home was completely restored. The home offers 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and a stunning 13 original fireplaces.
Many bridal parties utilize the home for wedding day preparations and post-wedding lodging. It is the perfect backdrop for a charming ceremony, taking candid photographs, and making memories that will last a lifetime. Guildford Farm offers many options on the Manor Home's covered front porch and it's Grand Lawn for events. Get an inside look on of Guildford Farm's Manor Home HERE.
THE GROUNDS
When you arrive at Guildford Farm for the first time, you will be immediately struck by the relatively untouched beauty of the property. With 150 private acres of picturesque Virginia countryside, there are fantastic surroundings at every turn. From the tranquility of the gently rolling pasture and shaded lakeside banks, to the stateliness of the historic home and charming rustic barn; this wedding and event venue is as unique as it is expansive.
This amazing wedding venue offers the bridal party 48 hours of unrestricted access to the property and a unique opportunity to throw your dream wedding – one that truly fits your taste and personality. Prefer a little guidance? We will be happy to provide ceremony and reception location recommendations on the property that we feel maximize the beauty of your surroundings. Scroll down for a brief teaser on some of our favorite options. For photographs, inspiration and more information about our wedding and event options, visit our VENUE Options page.


CEREMONY OPTION 1 - OPEN FIELD OVERLOOKING REFLECTIVE LAKE
If you've always wanted a waterside wedding where the bride and the groom have a sparkling backdrop that reflects it's gorgeous surroundings, look no further. Guildford Farm's Reflective Lake is a unique option for your wedding ceremony. Surrounded by many acres of gently rolling green lawn with a forest of mature trees and a panorama of mountain views in the distance. The best part of the open field overlooking the reflective lake option is that you can have an unlimited number of guests!
CEREMONY OPTION 2 - THE GRAND LAWN
For an elegant and charming option for your wedding ceremony, the Grand Lawn surrounding our historic manor home is a fantastic choice. Choose the front with the long, brick, walkway and you'll have the perfect aisle and the expansive, covered front porch as the 'stage' for your bridal party. The expansive side yards for a vibrant green backdrop with grand, old oak trees, mountain views, and panoramic natural surroundings.
RECEPTION OPTIONS - THE BARN AND EVENT TENT
The charming, rustic barn at Guildford Farm and the 250 person, all white Event Tent are perfect for rehearsal dinners, reception food/buffets, cocktail hours/bar setups, photobooths, dancing and more! To see more photos of the barn and event tent, visit our Event and Reception page.
COMING SPRING, 2021
GUILDFORD FARM EVENT & RECEPTION CENTER
We're in the process of building a fantastic new facility boasting nearly 4000 square feet that would suit roughly 225 guests. Get a peek at our plans for this new Event and Reception Center at Guildford Farm HERE for more information and updates as we build.Keep your eyes on our Facebook Page for updates.
