Valley Mills Farm | Wedding & Event Venue in Swoope VA

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Wedding Venue | Valley Mills Farm Weddings

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CELEBRATE YOUR WEDDING OR SPECIAL EVENT IN A SETTING AS BEAUTIFUL AS YOUR STORY

The perfect blend of old and new, Valley Mills Farm in idyllic Swoope, Virginia (Augusta County), offers a 15-acre park-like setting with rolling hills, a riverside gazebo ceremony site, deck overlooking the Middle River, a climate-controlled reception barn with panoramic views and all the amenities modern events require. An easy drive from main roads, the sweeping lane and historic charm of the 1824 homestead provide a gracious Southern welcome for your guests. A manor suite and dressing cottage make day-of preparations effortless. The climate-controlled barn–perfectly sized for your guests with breezy porches and beautiful vistas.

CAN YOU ENVISION YOUR
DREAM WEDDING HERE YET?

Valley Mills Farm is a countryside wedding venue, we offer a number of inviting indoor and open-air backdrops for unforgettable celebrations. Blending rustic elegance with contemporary style, this charming sanctuary allows couples to create magical moments with their nearest and dearest loved ones!

Learn more about our Valley Mills Farm experience!

Wedding Venue | Valley Mills Farm Weddings

WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR WEDDING VENUE

Once you have booked Valley Mills Farm we will help in navigating you along the wedding day process.

let's make it official

Review the contract and ask your questions ahead of time. Secure your selected date by paying the reservation fee. Once the contract is signed, and if you would like we will provide you with a list of recommended vendors that we think best fits your style.

second look Sunday

Attend one of our monthly Second Look Sunday's where you can come back with other booked couples to check out the event barn again- measure, try out your table designs, etc.

60 days out

We want you to be prepared for your big day so approximately 60 days out you will receive an email detailing all of the items that will be due at our final walk-thru.

30 days out

Schedule the final walk-thru. At the final walk-thru we assist you in designing your floor plan for both the reception and ceremony space.

wedding day

Yay! Congratulations! You made it to your wedding day! The next step is to say "I do" and have the wedding of your dreams! Our staff will be onsite should you need us, we want to ensure that you have a stress free, memorable experience.

WEEKEND WEDDING PACKAGES

You will have plenty of access to the venue for preparations on Friday allowing for a leisurely wedding day to enjoy at your own pace. Come back Sunday morning to clean up. The wedding party will enjoy the manor suite in the main house where you’ll have plenty of room to get ready together along with a private dressing cottage located directly behind the manor house.

Micro-Wedding and Elopement Packages

For couples looking for a smaller, more intimate day surrounded by their immediate family, friends, and loved ones.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

It depends on the package you select. For weekend weddings, you’ll have access beginning Friday noon. Other reservations are based on the day and time frame you’ve selected.

Vendors are welcome to arrive 4 hours prior to start time of event.

No, we do not cut cakes, but most caterers will for an additional fee. You will need to provide your own service equipment.

 The Event Barn has a catering prep space with a refrigerator and freezer available for use.

You are welcome to move the ceremony to the climate controlled event barn and set up to your liking. 

50% is due at the time the contract is signed and the date is reserved. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the event date.

Decorations must be safe. You may not use tape, glue, or nails. Items inside the home and cottage should remain in their respective places. If you find that there are in the open space that you desired to be moved please discuss with the venue prior to moving. We do not allow live flame candles. While we enjoy celebrating with you, we ask that you take all of your decor with you at the end of the event which is why glitter, confetti, streamers, and items of that nature NOT be used at the venue.

No, we do not; however, should you secure our in-house dj package all of those needs will be satisfied.

All vendors working on site must be licensed and insured. A copy of their COI must be provided to the venue, listing Valley Mills Farm as an additional named insured. This includes, Photographer, Hair & Make-Up-Artist, Caterer, DJ, Day of Coordinator, Florist, etc.

We can host up to 200 guests

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