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Reception
$2,800 starting price
Ceremony
$3,200 starting price
Reception
$2,600 starting price
Ceremony
$2,800 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for the months of November through April.

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About

Cascades at Parks Mill is an event and wedding venue located in Abingdon, Virginia. This beautiful natural and rustic venue situated on the creek, offers a tranquil rural setting for folks to make timeless memories surrounded by friends and family. The property was built around 1790 and once sat on over 600 acres. The rustic lodge, antique mill with water wheel, multipe grassy lawns, rushing waterfall, cascading creek, verdant green scenery, all create a breathtaking backdrop for celebrations of love. Create your own history at our historic Cascades at Parks Mill!

Facilities and Capacity

CASCADES AT PARKS MILL offers serene outdoor spots to exchange vows and hold receptions, parties, dances and other events up to 200 people.

*Up to 4 hours of your choice in which to prepare, decorate and rehearse the night before. (For larger groups)

*Up to 10 hours of your choice in which to celebrate your wedding or event the day of. (For larger groups)

*TABLES AND CHAIRS, for up to 120 guests with chairs for over 200 guests for self set up and return.

*PARKING shuttle assist from lot across the lane, passenger and vendor drop off.

*2 or more hosts to manage your entire event depending on size of your party.

*EXTERIOR SPACES make for incredible photos and include multiple lawns, 2 ceremony sites one at the waterfall and the other overlooking the creek with lawn, exterior of antique mill, fire pit lounge area overlooking the creek with 3 live fire bowls, one firepit lounge at the mill, dancing under the moon and party lights in front of the mill, lower lawn for great photos of waterwheel. A 24'x40' pavillion keeps guests warm, dry, cool and shady for larger parties.

*INTERIOR SPACES include our party lodge with wrap around covered decks, a long bar and dining and serving for about 70 people inside and another 70 outside. A lovely brides room, a grooms room inside the historic mill, and a kitchen for your catering.

*INCLUDES your choice of arbors.

Services Offered

Cascades at Parks Mill can help you craft amazing special events with our for your upon request, or you are welcome to bring in your own food.

Please feel free to contact us any time for a tour of our gorgeous property and to help you with any referrals that can make your special day more managable.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,800

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,600

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,200

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,800

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Tables
Transportation

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

Several

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Outside Alcohol
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Cascades at Parks Mill

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3.9 out of 5 rating
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Weddingwire
3.9/5 4 reviews
Google
4/5 39 reviews
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Emily S. Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful and helpful

We chose Cascades for our daughters wedding because of the beautiful country like setting. The price was very reasonable compared to other venues. We loved the bridal suite and grooms. The staff was very helpful and courteous.
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Lynsey Sent on 02/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Ross & Lynsey (October 2020)

To the Blankenship family,
Our special day couldn't have turned out more perfect without the hard work you all put into this beautiful venue. We would like to thank you again for all the help we enquired about booking our wedding , until it was time to say "I do"! Nothing was ever too much to ask and our questions were answered within the hour. We couldn't have asked for a more elegant venue and such an amazing day. Each amenity is created so beautifully for any audience. Cascades exceeded all our expectations of how the venue looked the day of our wedding, and how the day came together so peacefully. Thank you again for the most perfect day.

With lots of love and thanks,
The Massies!
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Samantha T. Sent on 10/22/2023
3.4 out of 5 rating

The owner is a terror

My brother got married at this venue this weekend. The location and the amenities are perfect. However the owner is horrible. She was extremely rude and unprofessional during the rehearsal as well as the wedding. She micromanaged the catering company and nitpicked everything they were doing. She is apparently living on premises and even during the ceremony had her little dogs out walking around. She was rude to her workers as well. Calling them volunteers and not even addressing them by name. If you do book this location I suggest you set clear boundaries with Melinda the owner and be prepared for her antics.
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Team

Melinda Ritz
Melinda Ritz
Director

I am Melinda Ritz, born and raised in Las Vegas, but I did spend over 37 years living and working in Los Angeles as an award winning set decorator in TV and feature film. I became passionate about residential design and I opened Melinda Ritz Interiors in 1996. Since my training has taught me so much, I have leared to appreciate architecture and historic preservation. All of this has led me to find this exquisite one of a kind, not so run of the mill property. I have fallen in love with this, and want to share it with everyone. One day, Ill be able to fully restore the mill allowing more people to understand the beauty and historic value of this wonderful site. Thank you for allowing me to host you in nature and beauty. Melinda

Charlotte  Sutherland
Charlotte Sutherland
Event Planner

Charlotte Powers Sutherland is the founder and president of a full-service wedding planning company. She is a renowned expert in her field, Master Bridal consultant and event planner. Less than 100 persons in 38 countries worldwide hold this distinguished recognition. Charlotte brings twenty-five plus years to weddings, corporate events and social gatherings. She prides herself in bespoke body of work, creating a once in a lifetime experience for her clients and their families. She delivers attention to detail, as do the A-list professionals that share her passion and work ethic, which are her trademarks. Personal cake tastings and mock tablespaces are just a few of her services that are uniquely yours. Taking away the guess work as well as the stress.

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