Mount Ida Farm & Vineyard
A Secluded Wine Country Sanctuary
Relaxed and refined, Mount Ida Farm & Vineyard yawns and stretches across 5,000 acres as a complete wedding destination. Take comfort in options and select from four private venues, each offering sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views and lulling rolling pastures.
This exclusive Virginia luxury getaway delivers a distinct rustic coastal elegance and specializes in large soirees and weekend stays. The romantic meticulously restored event barn enjoys its own gated country estate entrance with Mount Ida manor home and lakeside gazebo backdrops. Water’s Edge takes “I do’s” to a dreamy dock on a private lake. The Lodge sparkles with crystal chandeliers and is set in a picturesque grove, while the Tasting Room showcases wine country splendor.
Mount Ida Farm & Vineyard is mindfully designed to make your wedding run flawlessly. State-of-the-art catering kitchens, high-speed internet, backup generators, lounge and event furniture, heat and air conditioning, spectacular lighting, ample power, bathrooms, shuttle buses and more are built in. The nine-bedroom 1795 manor houses wedding guests and the scenic Hardware River traverses the property alongside an onsite award-winning brewery and vineyards.
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Event Spaces
The Tasting Room & Taphouse offers a warm, refined atmosphere. Enjoy a gorgeous lawn ceremony for up to 125 guests overlooking sweeping Blue Ridge views followed by a reception highlighted by onsite vineyards and a brewery offering award-winning small production wines and craft beers.
Rustic charm meets coastal elegance at this waterside venue. Choose between a wedding inside at The Old Red Barn or opt for an outdoor celebration at the Pavilion overlooking the lake.
The 8,500-square-foot fully renovated cattle barn enjoys its own unique gated entrance and grand historic Mount Ida manor home and lakeside gazebo backdrop.
Originally constructed as a horse stable in the early 1900’s, The Lodge offers 12,000 square feet of flexible event space with original oak timber framing, high vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, crystal chandeliers and polished concrete floors.
The Location
Setting
Mount Ida Farm & Vineyard stretches across 5,000 secluded acres in Albemarle County just 20 miles south of downtown Charlottesville. The protected Mount Ida Reserve features four venues with warm wine country settings.
Things To Do
Charlottesville is home to thriving orchards, farms, and more than 40 wineries that inspire unforgettable restaurant experiences. Hiking in Shenandoah National Park, renowned river kayaking, and championship golf offer thrills while a celebrated theater and local live music scene entertain. Our stages are well stocked with highly coveted acts. In fact, Charlottesville is where Dave Matthews Band and Coran Capshaw's Red Light Management — the largest independent music management company in the world — got their start. For a taste of history, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, James Madison’s Montpelier, and James Monroe’s Highland offer guided glimpses into the Founding Fathers’ legacies.
Proximity
31 mi to Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
19 mi to Downtown Mall
14 mi to Monticello
22 mi to UVA
30 mi to Shenandoah National Park
The Details
Amenities & Services
- Bride and groom's suites
- Private lake and romantic gazebo
- Shuttle buses
- Mount Ida Manor lodging
By the Numbers
- 300 seated guest capacity for dinner
- 300 seated guest capacity for the ceremony site
Make it Yours
- Host a Tasting Room + Taphouse cocktail hour among the stone fireplace and fire pit, oversized outdoor bar, terraces, and covered Portico.
- For a country cabin vibe that's still modern and sleek, say "I do" on the dock of an expansive private lake at Water’s Edge.
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