The Castle Hill Collection
Enchanting Virginia Orchard Bliss
The much admired Castle Hill estate was established in 1764 on 1,500 acres of King George II’s land grant. Castle Hill Cider and its historic home and gardens rest on 600 stunning acres of rolling Virginia countryside near Keswick, just 15 miles from downtown Charlottesville.
The expansive orchard hosts brilliant weddings throughout ample indoor and outdoor venues, including a beautiful lake, lush groves, a picturesque iconic white cider barn and terraced lawns. Cherry trees, wisteria arbors and more than 4,500 apple trees bask in the clean country air and a calming sense of agriculture and rich local history wash over the manicured land.
Savor specialty cider cocktails, tucked-away prepping suites, lawn games and rustic chic country details. Prepare for your big day in a beautiful bridal suite featuring a wood-burning stone fireplace and porch with spectacular views. Say your vows under grand oak trees and dance the night away in a spacious modern event barn.
Ceremony & Reception Venue
Get swept away in Castle Hill’s European linden grove where gatherings and photo opps shine. Host an open-air ceremony in the orchard framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains followed by a cocktail reception on the terraced, manicured lawn bordered by cherry trees with a stunning lake backdrop. With 600 acres of rolling Virginia countryside and indoor and outdoor venues for up to 350 guests, Castle Hill is flexible while overflowing with natural beauty.
Photography
Plan your fantasy shoot along miles of pristine white fencing, stealing kisses in the bountiful blooming apple orchard and sharing moments by the lake or under soaring old oak trees. Snap soulful portraits and wedding party pics in front of endless rolling hills. Easy, natural bucolic beauty lends itself to organic candid photography by one of our vetted and acclaimed wedding photographers.
Planning, Coordination & Design
Professional preferred planners come together to execute a beautiful day that flows with ease from the bridal suite’s countryside porch to the linden grove to the loft floating above the center of the immaculate barn. Let the experts lead vendors to their designated prep areas and make sure your day-of aesthetics are perfectly aligned.
Florals & Decor
Set your floral palette to sprawl and breathe among Castle Hill’s spacious indoor and outdoor settings. Play off of the seasons reflected in the oak leaves and painted across the rolling countryside hills. Display your favorite blooms on rustic oak barrels. Pave the way with petals down the orchard or lakeside aisle and festoon your white barn reception gala.
Catering & Bar Services
Call in regional flavors from preferred catering partners to complement Castle Hill’s rich agricultural roots. Gourmet passed appetizers make an impression on the verdant terraced lawn and specialty cider cocktails crafted from apples and cherries grown onsite are best served by the lake or at the outside tasting bar. Seated multi-course or family-style dinners unfold in the 11,000-square-foot pole barn.
Tableware, Linens & Rentals
Wedding visions come to fruition with farm tables, round tables, strung lighting and elegant drapery inside the vast air-conditioned Castle Hill barn. Transform the indoor-outdoor reception space with countryside, romantic or vintage touches and wow guests as they meander through glass doors onto the terraced lawns to drink in 360-degree views.
