Okay, so let me say when I first started wedding planning I thought The Trivium was "not for me"…read morebut I went on a tour anyway and fell in love. Like, 100% changed my mind and needed to have the wedding there. From day one Victoria was AMAZING in helping us budget, plan, and coordinate the wedding. Their list of recommended vendors was a literal lifesaver in picking out the key people in the wedding. Victoria was checking in and keeping me on track throughout the whole planning process. The space is gorgeous. The house has a bridal, groom, and family suites upstairs to get ready in. Downstairs is a nice area for cocktail hour. The ballroom was large and beautiful for our reception. There are also many places outside to have a ceremony! They were so flexible in allowing me to use the space in a way that made sense for us. Everything is so personalized and unique to your wedding. Now, if that wasn't a 5 star review in itself the day of coordination might as well bump it up to a 10 star. On the wedding day Victoria made sure I was 100% stress free by organizing my vendors, keeping the bridal room calm, and doing every behind the scene thing you can imagine. The wedding was outdoors overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains and it was a cold November day, so Victoria set up a hot chocolate station with blankets to keep our guests comfortable. During the reception she made sure my husband and I were eating, drinking, and having a great time. They were even flexible enough to extend the reception for an hour because everyone was having so much fun! I couldn't ask for a better wedding. Thank you to The Trivium and Victoria for a day I will never forget!

Biggest Mistake of My Life…read more My fiancé and I were scheduled to be married November 7, 2020 at the venue. However, due to the global pandemic and steady rise of cases across the nation, we would like to postpone our event to the fall of 2021. We both are honest, hard-working individuals (healthcare professionals in fact). We do not want to (and will not) put the safety of our friends and family in jeopardy to host our special day (both of us are blessed to have all grandparents still living). We certainly could not live with ourselves if our wedding was the cause of an isolated outbreak of COVID-19, causing significant morbidity and mortality to our guests. Therefore, we contacted the trivium last week to explore our alternatives. However, we shortly discovered the venue is scheduled to be sold in 2021 and not booking future weddings. It is undetermined at this time as to whether the estate will reopen as a wedding venue. After admitting the venue could not accommodate our needs, the owner (Heidi Baker) refused to return our initial deposit. The owner proposed she could reschedule our wedding to January of 2021 and delay the closing of the venue. However, this did not accommodate our needs. In my professional opinion, postponing a wedding scheduled outdoors to January is nonsensical. On a further note, annual influenza season peaks between December and February which would increase the risk of severe health complications among our guests. We are simply seeking the refund of our initial deposit so we may secure future wedding arrangements. The initial deposit would certainly go a LONG way on future preparations! If you are looking to book a venue for your wedding this year DO NOT consider this venue.

We just discovered The Orchard House Bed & Breakfast in Lovingston, Virginia--only about 3 1/2…read morehours from Raleigh, NC--and it's the perfect getaway. The husband-and-wife owners, along with their four wonderful boys, are building such a special place here. The property is absolutely stunning: an amazing barn that's ready to host weddings, a sparkling pond with a fountain and gazebo, a vineyard right on-site, a beautiful swimming pool, a cozy fire pit, and breathtaking mountain views in every direction. There's so much to do--wineries, breweries, and incredible restaurants are just 15 to 20 minutes away in any direction, along with antique shops to explore. Or you can stay put and relax: enjoy a private breakfast on the front porch, book an in-room massage, or have a romantic dinner under the old oak tree in the backyard. And the breakfast? Out of this world. The wife is an incredible cook--you'll wake up to something better than you could imagine every morning. Whether you're looking for a quiet escape, planning a wedding, or just want to enjoy Virginia wine country, The Orchard House B&B is absolute perfection. Highly recommend!

We paid more than $500 to rent their event area. It was advertised as a nice, renovated area WITH…read moreAC and we were told it would be cleaned before our event. We were also told the owner/event manager would be on hand for help the day of. She seemed to forget who I was after meeting with me multiple times, but no biggie. I'm sure she meets lots of people. What was really not okay was that when we showed up to set up our event, the area was NOT cleaned and there was nobody to be found. There was dust and dirt everywhere that took an hour to clean before even being able to set up, a gross dead bug graveyard in the sitting area floor, it smelled musty, and overall was just not up to the standard they advertised. The owner nor any staff showed up at any point. We were not greeted, we were not helped, and it was just kind of a "okay good luck" situation. Also, the "AC" was on 75 on a hot May day. After paying the second half of the $550 fee, I didn't hear from the event manager other than a text asking what time I'd be in. Afterwards, nobody checked on us or the space. Never even heard from them to get a "thank you for renting our space" or "I'm sorry I wasn't available today"... To pay $550, you'd expect to get what you pay for. As a local, I will NOT be renting there for any other party I host nor trying out their B&B if the service is anything like this experience has been. Next time, we'll pay $550 for a nicer place on 151.

This place double booked our wedding wile someone was staying above then blamed us for the booking,…read morethere was no refund nor was there any any compensation for the inconvenience.

IT is a great location with a great staff. It is nice and spacious and a great place to take…read morepictures. They were very responsive to our questions and very helpful with any concerns. I highly recommend the tavern for your next gathering!

My husband and I got married here in September 2015! This venue was my DREAM venue! I loved how the…read moreceremony and reception was a packaged deal. It made life so much easier since we lived 3 hours away! Of course it rained the whole weekend of our wedding so we could not get married at the gazebo BUT the indoor atrium option for the ceremony was also breathtaking! We had a blast and are so happy we chose west manor!

We came here for the wedding of a dear friend and wooooow. This place is absolutely GORGEOUS. The…read moregazebo overlooking acres of Virginia scenery was the perfect setting for an evening wedding. The reception, which was held inside, is probably the most perfect venue for a wedding or reception ever. There is a patio where we enjoyed cocktail hour and had an amazing view of the sunset. Staff was excellent and everything was beyond awesome.

My cousin was married here last weekend and it was beautiful…read more I know she worked hard to bring her own style to the event but the barn was very nice with clean bathrooms, lots of space for tables and dancing, beautiful lights and chandeliers overheard, and a nice secondary room for food, cake, and drinks. The ceremony location on the lawn overlooking the mountains and their horse area was beautiful as well. Plenty of parking and they had people in golf carts ferrying people up the hill to the barn on request. We had a great time and everything was beautiful. A lovely venue in the Blue Ridge Mountains for your wedding or special event. It is quite out in the middle of nowhere but was easy to find and the ambiance can't be beat.

My granddaughter used this venue for her wedding and reception. Absolutely gorgeous! Would…read moreabsolutely recommend it.

Carriage House was a GREAT choice for our trip to Lynchburg, VA! Friendly, adorable, CLEAN, fresh…read moreand great quiet location! We would stay there again for sure!

As B&Bs go, this one is 5-star from check in to check out. The beautiful 1800's mansion was…read morerefurbished just a few years ago, while the separate stable was converted (flawlessly) into two additional rooms. Owners Mike and Kathy were welcoming as could be, and made sure our stay was enjoyable as could be. They even went to the lengths of leaving helpful info and the following day's breakfast menu on our bed each evening. The rooms are not only clean and welcoming, but remain in period decor, thankfully with working AC and functional bathrooms :) Breakfast was beyond fabulous- Kathy prepared juices, coffee, yogurt, fruit creations, and a scrumptious French toast croissant with warm green apple slices. To say this place was "quaint and nice" would be doing The Carriage House a great disservice; rather, it is a classy and serene locale, with plenty to do within a 20-minute drive! I would without a doubt recommend this place to anyone looking for a romantic getaway with plenty to do aside from enjoying the country life. To do locally: wineries, rafting, tubing, outdoor year-round skiing, museums, visit Jefferson's other home, bike, hike, dine out, etc. Came with a package deal from LivingSocial.com - and am thrilled I picked this "escape package" - worth every penny.

Dreams do come true The Pavilion at Blackwater Junction made…read moremy daughter's dream come true. The venue is just perfect for a partially outdoor wedding. The ceremony view of the amazing Virginia countryside with pond, hills and the changing fall trees was an amazing backdrop. With two sides enclosed, a fireplace and heaters the late night venue was cozy but yet open air (which can be important when pandemics threaten events). Melba made the event so easy for planning. Erica, the bartender, kept all our guests happy. The site has plenty of ice for all bartending needs, a kitchen for food setup and three eclectic bathrooms. We would highly recommend The Pavilion at Blackwater Junction for any event needs!!

From the owner: Our wedding venue is built on the family farm at the end of a road in the country. It has complete…read moreprivacy, beautiful mountain background views, surrounded by woods and horse pastures. The building itself has modern features such as a big screen TV with wifi for your slideshows or videos, yet it is built with old doors, wood and antiques. If you want an amazing wedding, our venue is the place for you!

Huge room with jacuzzi tub. Full kitchen with ice maker in fridge. Lots of stations on the tv. Eggs…read moreBenedict for breakfast was very good, along with the fried potatoes. French toast was very good also.

The room was large and comfortable, the staff was helpful and friendly…read more I stayed for two weeks and had no complaints. The Bistro is where the breakfast portion of B&B was served. Open to the public it can get a little busy but they always took good care of me. The menu wasn't extensive but the food was far better than any hotel breakfast I've had recently.