The Mount Ida Collection
A Secluded Refined Wine Country Stay
Design your dream weekend around this exclusive Virginia getaway’s charming gazebo, lush acreage, waterside features, historic columned manor, private beach and time-honored tasting room. This coveted gated country estate impresses with its relaxed and refined atmosphere stretching across 5,000 acres.
Select from four private venues, each offering far-reaching Blue Ridge Mountain views and forever rolling pastures. Perfect for large soirees and weekend stays, a gated estate entrance leads to the restored event barn flanked by the Mount Ida Manor home. Call on Water’s Edge for a dreamy lakeside ceremony scene and design a special wedding party reception in the tasting room. Huddled in a picturesque grove, the Lodge is a horse stable turned dramatic dignified venue with preserved oak timber framing and high vaulted ceilings.
Onsite accommodations ensure guests are comfortable and well cared for. The Mount Ida Manor offers nine bedrooms, a picturesque deck, tennis courts and more, while the Mount Pleasant Manor features four bedrooms and a two-bedroom guest house.
Ceremony & Reception Venue
Just 20 miles south of Charlottesville, Mount Ida’s sublime farm and vineyard is praised for its all-inclusive design and luxury amenities. Choose from four venues: an event barn with a lakeside gazebo; the lodge with its stunning mountain views, chandeliers and wooden deck with two antique fountains; the Water’s Edge pavilion overlooking the lake or the exclusive acreage-flanked red barn.
Photography
Breathtaking backdrops unfold in every direction throughout this 5,000-acre country estate. Picture-perfect grove ceremonies are set against spectacular mountain views while wedding party portraits shine along the Lodge’s bluestone walkways, gurgling creeks and beautiful landscaping. Pause for first looks and embraces in the lakeside gazebo, capture special moments in the French Provincial bridal suite and say "I do" on the dock of an expansive private lake at Water’s Edge.
Planning, Coordination & Design
Mount Ida is mindfully designed to host flawless weddings with state-of-the-art catering kitchens, high-speed internet, backup generators, lounge and event furniture, spectacular lighting, ample power, bathrooms, shuttle buses and more built in. Preferred expert wedding planners help things run smoothly, arranging special touches for the bride and groom's suites, coordinating shuttle services and ensuring flow from the bungalow rehearsal dinner to the beachside pavilion ceremony and into the Old Red Barn for a grand reception.
Florals & Decor
Charlottesville’s top floral stylists guarantee brilliance. Complement the natural stunning beauty of Mount Ida Farm & Vineyard with vibrant seasonal floral arrangements that tell your story. Adorn the romantic gazebo, line the private dock with fresh florals that reflect on the pristine lake and wow your guests with touching country tablescapes playing off the lodge’s rough cut oak paneling, stone fireplace and crystal chandeliers.
Catering & Bar Services
Call on the Tasting Room & Taphouse to cater an intimate rehearsal dinner or welcome reception built around seasonal menu selections paired with local craft beer. Guests mingle among the fire pit, oversized outdoor bar, terraces and covered portico. For the main event, call on your preferred catering team and shape your dream reception in the rustic event barn or the 12,000-square-foot lodge complete with a full-service catering kitchen.
Tableware, Linens & Rentals
Mount Ida Farm wedding packages deliver outstanding support. Provided amenities and décor include guest shuttles, tables and chairs, heating and air conditioning and backup generators. For everything else — from arbors to lighting to drapery — hand-picked preferred vendors are on hand. Wedding vendors appreciate the convenient prep kitchen and loading spaces for delivering rentals.
