Pharsalia Events | Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Pharsalia is a place where history never gets old.

The historic home, the parlors, porches, canopies of shade trees, and various outbuildings on the property provide many options to customize your event. The vast grounds and gardens at Pharsalia inspire seasonal, fresh floral designs with professional and creative services available to capture your vision.

The Lowdown

Type: Barn / Farm / Ranch Estate / House / Mansion / Villa Field / Forest / Orchard Garden Historic Building

Views: Courtyard Farm View Garden Landscaped Grounds Meadow/Field Mountains Rolling Hills Vineyard

Style: Colonial
Country
Garden Party
Preppy
Rustic

Best type of Celebrations

Bachelor / Bachelorette Party

Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception

Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, Etc.

Social Event

Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Reception

Workshops: Creative, Photo, Etc.

Anniversary

Engagement Party

Venue Setting

The historic home, the parlors, porches, canopies of shade trees, and various outbuildings on the property provide many options to customize your event. The vast grounds and gardens at Pharsalia inspire seasonal, fresh floral designs with professional and creative services available to capture your vision. Poolside, on the lawn, overlooking vineyards and orchards, or wherever your desires take you; our aim is to provide a unique space where you can craft your own special day.

Cut flowers from our on-site flower gardens are for sale seasonally and can be a truly memorable way to incorporate Pharsalia’s natural beauty into your wedding day.

Capacity

Seated: 200

Buffet: N/A

Standing: 210

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Price range: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Does this include catering fees?: No

Insurance: Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

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Event Logistics and Amenities

(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)

Celebrations hosted here since: Prior to 1930
Curfew: 12 AM
Venue spaces: Outdoor Venue Space Only
Catering: Client Can Select The Caterer Of Their Choice
Alcohol: BYO Permitted – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol
Music: Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking: Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations: A separate bride and groom suites are available for the bridal party to get ready for the wedding starting at 10:00 am. Each suite includes a sitting area, bedroom and full bathroom.
Eco/Green Events: Yes
Pet-Friendly Events: Yes
Kid Friendly Events: Yes

Amenities

Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
Ample Parking Onsite
Dining Tables
Onsite Restrooms

Inside Scoop

Foxie Morgan has lived on the property her whole life and loves to share its charms and secrets with her guests; from where they hid the booze during Prohibition to tours of the Ice House which has hosted a few games of poker for the groomsmen.

Venue Features

The scene:

Pharsalia is a place where history never gets old. Pharsalia is an 1814 plantation home built by Thomas Massie for his son William as a Wedding Present. It is located in the Tye River Valley and sits on the shoulder of DePreist Mountain in Nelson County, Virginia. At its height, Pharsalia’s working farm was part of a family owned tract in excess of 10,000 acres. Crops and products produced at Pharsalia included Wheat, Hops, Tobacco, Potatoes, Apples, Cranberries, and Smoked and Cured Bacon and Hams.

Pharsalia’s fresh cut flower farm capitalizes on the seasonal abundance of blooms available in Virginia. With a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, grower Foxie Morgan cultivates native and specialty blooms for purchase.

Design:

The historic home, the parlors, porches, canopies of shade trees, and various outbuildings on the property provide many options to customize your event. The vast grounds and gardens at Pharsalia inspire seasonal, fresh floral designs with professional and creative services available to capture your vision. Poolside, on the lawn, overlooking vineyards and orchards, or wherever your desires take you; our aim is to provide a unique space where you can craft your own special day.

The Historic Pharsalia home is available for dressing and pre-ceremony traditions, as well as a post-ceremony self-guided tour for your guests. You will also have access to an indoor bar area, the gorgeous cocktail courtyard and our pristine flower and herb gardens where your guests can mingle and take in the majestic mountain views. We only host one wedding a weekend so the focus is on you!

Standout venue features:

Poolside, on the lawn, overlooking vineyards and orchards, or wherever your desires take you; our aim is to provide a unique space where you can craft your own special day.

Cut flowers from our on-site flower gardens are for sale seasonally and can be a truly memorable way to incorporate Pharsalia’s natural beauty into your wedding day.

Extra perks:

43' x 103' Tidewater Sailcloth Tent with Custom Fir Side poles and perimeter string lighting. Much like an outdoor ballroom!

(4) Pennant Flags for Tent Peaks

Clear Sidewall to Surround Tent in Case of Inclement Weather

Distressed Wood Floor Under Entire Tent…No Dance Floor Needed

Wooden Benches for the ceremony; 10 of each size available; in 6’ & 12’ lengths

15 Wooden Farm Tables that seat 10.

Awards & Notables

Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.

Virginia Living
Wine & Country Weddings
Virginia is for Lovers
CVille Abode
Best of Country Gardens
Nelson County Life
The Scout Guide

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