About
A historic wedding venue in Tyro, Virginia, Pharsalia prides itself on providing a unique space where couples can craft their own special day. Hosting just one wedding per weekend, couples can guarantee the focus is solely on them. For couples wishing to wed amongst majestic mountain views and lush gardens, Pharsalia is the perfect choice!
Facilities and Capacity
Pharsalia accommodates up to 200 guests and offers five event spaces in which couples may host their ceremony and/or reception.
Services Offered
Pharsalia offers various wedding packages from which couples may choose from to celebrate their special day. Said packages include the following amenities:
- Indoor and outdoor settings
- Tent
- Perimeter string lights
- Dance floor
- Wooden ceremony benches
- Wooden farm tables
- Indoor bar
- Cocktail courtyard
History
Pharsalia was originally built by Thomas Massie in 1814 as a wedding gift for his son, William Massie. Upon William's passing in 1862, the Massies lost ownership until 1951 when the establishment was purchased by Perkins and George Flippin, the 4th generation of Massie descendants.
Location
Located on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pharsalia sits on the shoulder of DePreist Mountain and is nestled between Charlottesville and Lynchburg in the Tye River Valley.
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What a lovely venue for a wedding! Beautiful, beautiful mountains for a backdrop. Lovely gardens and a plantation home that takes you back in time. Foxie Morgan, mistress of the "Plantation home" is a gardener extraordinaire. She will make sure that you have plenty of flowers for your wedding bouquet AND she will make her industrial kitchen available for your caterer. I officiated at a wedding at Pharsalia and I can tell you that Foxie and her staff believe in Southern Hospitality. Check it out.