Montfair Resort Farm Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
107 Reviews
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Dave P. Sent on 07/13/2024This venue is special
We feel so lucky that we were able to host our wedding at Montfair Resort Farm. We got married in June 2024 and had roughly 50 attendees. Our goal was to deliver a whimsical outdoor experience while spending as much time as possible with our guests. Montfair was THE perfect venue to execute our vision. The on-site accommodations ensured that everyone was nearby and able to mingle all weekend. Guests loved the clean and cozy cabins and spent their downtime swimming, fishing and canoeing in the lake.
The venue itself is gorgeous. From the ceremony field to the reception area to the cabins to the surrounding woods, you’ll want to drag your photographer all over the property. There are unique and special photo opportunities everywhere you look. The venue is also well-equipped to deliver your dream wedding no matter the weather - the main gathering area consists of a beautiful lodge, massive covered deck, and a picturesque lakefront area next to the actual lake.
Victoria made both the booking and planning process painless for us. She was responsive to questions and easy to communicate with. She had great recommendations for how to make the most of the venue for the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, breakfasts, and more. She provided a list of local vendors, shared ideas from previous weddings, and made great suggestions for how to keep our guests fed all weekend with nearby markets and restaurants. The rest of the venue staff was welcoming, friendly, and available whenever we needed anything. They anticipated our needs and were quick to make a few last-minute adjustments due to an untimely heat wave.
We cannot recommend this venue highly enough! -
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Matt Sent on 06/16/2024
A dream wedding weekend
We got married at Montfair in mid-April, and it was everything we'd hoped for and more. We wanted a summer camp vibe, where many of our guests could stay onsite all weekend, explore the natural surroundings and minimize time in transit. Montfair absolutely hit the mark. From our initial communications and visits, Victoria and the Montfair staff helped us plan out our wedding weekend, answering questions promptly whenever they arose and helping us work through many of the small-yet-important details.
We had about 140 people at our reception and also hosted a rehearsal dinner and three more meals for 50+ guests, each requiring a slightly different configuration of tables and furniture -- and the staff was always two steps ahead of us. Our wedding day was beautiful (clear blue skies and warm weather) though quite windy, and Victoria and the team helped us make the quick decision to bring down the clear tent walls in the morning to protect our table settings and keep our guests comfortable. During the weekend, our friends and family joined us for a trail run and nature walk, and guests took advantage of the canoes, tennis and basketball courts and bikes. Cabin accommodations were excellent, and staff was available and helpful in case any surprises arose.
We're so glad we chose to have our wedding at Montfair, and we cannot recommend it enough. -
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Jaya M. Sent on 07/13/2024We couldn’t be happier having our wedding at Montfair!
We couldn’t be happier having our wedding at Montfair. We were looking for an outdoor venue in the mountains, a reasonable distance from an airport and hotels, and with a tented reception area where we didn’t have to rent our own tent. Montfair was everything we could have hoped for and more! Victoria was on top of things from the start. From the intro call, to answering many emails and questions about vendors, to the walkthrough, to making sure we were set for the day of, Victoria was wonderful. Everyone in the Montfair office is also incredible - I called the office many times with little questions and they were always helpful and kind. We can’t imagine a more beautiful location for the ceremony with the mountains in the background and the reception near the lake - you can tell it’s close to Shenandoah National Park! It was also wonderful to get to sleep in the cabins at Montfair the night of our wedding - it was so peaceful to wake up near the lake with the birds chirping the next day. Deciding on a wedding venue is one of the biggest wedding planning decisions and we can’t recommend Montfair enough! (Photos by Sarah Houston Photography) -
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Madelyn Sent on 07/09/2024June Wedding at Montfair Resort farm
Montfair was incredibly beautiful. It was the perfect back drop for our ceremony and so special that we could have family stay on sight. -
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Brooklyn F. Sent on 05/08/2024
Highly recommend
We fell in love with this venue online then once we arrived on site we knew it was the one. They are so easy and nice to work with plus you can stay on site if you’d like. Their cabins are so cute and fully stocked. There is so much todo on the property and they are not far from breweries/wineries, etc. Our wedding was absolutely perfect at Montfair and we can not rave enough about this place and people! -
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Katherine S. Sent on 10/18/2023Best place for destination wedding.
I found this venue to be the best place for our wedding that we could have asked for. The ability to have close friends and family stay on property was one of the most attractive features. The Mountain Views are spectacular. Everything was very well put together and ran seamlessly. Victoria is there for any questions and will help to the best of their abilities. I can’t wait to visit again! -
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Hannah Sent on 10/11/2023
Best weekend of our lives!
Choosing Montfair as our wedding venue was one of the best decisions we made during the wedding planning process! The property is naturally stunning; we barely decorated, and we received numerous compliments from our guests about how gorgeous and serene it was. Having our closest friends and our dog stay on-site with us added an extra layer of joy to the whole experience. Our guests had a great time swimming, canoeing, biking, hiking, and playing yard games over the course of the weekend. The staff was delightful to work with, especially Victoria. She promptly answered all of our questions and was patient and helpful when we encountered issues during the planning process. Our guest list was on the larger side and the staff handled it with ease. We couldn't have asked for a better venue to make our weekend perfect. -
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Betsy F. Sent on 08/14/2023Beautiful place for a fun wedding!
My daughter chose Montfair after looking at numerous venues that were either too formal or too rustic. Montfair was that perfect balance of the beauty of the outdoors in the Virginia Blue Ridge, and yet providing comfort for our guests from accommodations, to air conditioned spaces, and ample parking. We rented out the entire resort with the cabins for the family and wedding party and made a weekend of it. Rehearsal dinner, wedding day breakfast, wedding, reception, dancing and evening bonfires--everything was absolutely perfect, and guests had a very nice time. All of the staff was super helpful. They also had a helpful list of vendors who also ended up being the perfect match for what my daughter and her fiance wanted. -
N. Adams Sent on 08/21/2023
Wonderful venue
My daughter had her wedding at Montfair in July 2023. We looked at other outdoor venues but hands down this was the place that my daughter and her fiancé knew was the right place to host their wedding. From the moment we drove past the ceremony field with the mountain view, she knew this was it.
They wanted a venue that would allow them to have family and friends stay on site, and they wanted a beautiful but relaxed setting that had the quintessential Virginia mountain views. Montfair was perfect. In addition to the park like setting, there is a lodge with a large tented deck that can be used as a back up for bad weather. Luckily we had perfect weather, typical hot summer, but the natural beauty of the setting and the relaxed and fun atmosphere was all we needed.
Victoria was extremely helpful in vendor selection, and how to manage a wedding weekend. She was always available to answer questions and give us advice. The groundskeepers made sure the grounds were ready for our weekend, going the extra mile. Everyone was kind and helpful
My daughter's vision for the wedding was "rustic elegance" with a relaxed and fun filled weekend with family and friends. Montfair delivered on it all. If you are considering an outdoor wedding give Montfair a look. You won't be disappointed. -
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Emily M. Sent on 06/10/2023Beautiful Venue and Amazing Staff!
We are so unbelievably happy that we chose Montfair as our venue! We booked it for one of their weekend packages which allowed many of our friends and family to stay with us for the whole weekend. All the staff at Montfair are amazing to work with and the accommodations are so comfortable and relaxing. Montfair was the only venue we toured because we loved it so much immediately! The venue is beautiful and so much fun. All of our guests were raving about what an amazing venue it was. You will absolutely love Montfair! -
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Jessie C. Sent on 05/15/2023Incredible venue with so many offerings
Hosted our wedding in April 2023 at Montfair and it was incredible. From the start of selecting Montfair as our venue we loved the mixture of spaces and views that it offered to us. When it all came to life and our guests got to experience what we had been planning and be part of all the different spaces it was just magical. It offers the classic Charlottesville views with the blue ridge mountains in the background, the green pastures, and fence lines, and then feelings of nature under the trees, the lake, and the covered deck space and lodge were excellent for having indoor and outdoor offerings. It was the perfect mix of spaces and a relaxed outdoor vibe that we were going for. Our guests were wowed by it all. We booked the entire weekend so we had events Friday and Saturday, our friends stayed in all of the cabins, and we stayed in the main Beauchamp House with our dog. It was all perfect and highly recommend booking the full weekend if you can - for the price and value it's unbeatable. Other venues we considered would have been the same price for just 8 hours on Saturday that we paid for the entire weekend. Working with Victoria and the Montfair team was fantastic, we got lots of great ideas from her and they were open and accommodating to what we wanted. -
Sarah K. Sent on 06/07/2023
The Best Wedding Venue!!!
Montfair was the PERFECT location for our wedding! After doing some research online, this was the only venue we scheduled to tour, and I told my fiance if the property looked as nice in person as the pictures, this was where I wanted our wedding to be, but if we didn't like it we could elope. As soon as we drove up the driveway, I started crying because it was even more beautiful than the pictures. From the gorgeous mountain scenery, the amazing deck and reception lodge, the adorable cabins around the peaceful lake, and the walking trails, it had all the things we wanted and more...we were sold! We chose the "wedding weekend package," so we had our rehearsal dinner and welcome party at the lodge the night before the wedding, and many of our friends and family were able to stay on the property with us. They even have space for tent and RV camping, so some of our guests camped as well! The staff was so helpful throughout the whole planning and preparation process, and we loved that they were open to any vendors we wanted to hire, so we were able to plan a celebration that was uniquely "us." We ended up with less than ideal weather conditions, between rain all Friday night and Saturday morning, followed by high speed wind gusts Saturday night, but we lucked out with sunny skies for the ceremony and pictures! The wind kept us all nice and cool for dancing on the deck during the reception, and we still got plenty of compliments from our guests about the dreamy mountain setting. Thank you Montfair for making our wedding weekend absolutely magical! -
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Kolleen G. Sent on 12/03/2022
The best, most stress-free experience!
The best venue!!!! My husband and I booked this venue the day after we got engaged without having ever seen it in person based on a recommendation from a trusted friend. They were initially already booked for the year, but they took a chance on us and let us have Thanksgiving weekend-- the latest wedding they've done in a given year. It was everything we could have asked for and more. We had friends coming in from all over the world, so having the cottages on site was absolutely perfect. We had the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and send-off brunch all in the same location. It was extremely convenient. The location is absolutely stunning-- the mountains provide a perfect backdrop, and there is a gorgeous lake for waterfront photos. The bridal suite is perfect for gorgeous getting-ready photos. The team at Montfair is the greatest part of all. These are the coolest, most down-to-earth folks in the wedding business, a very rare gem. We were able to choose our own vendors, and the team at Montfair was always there to answer questions from myself, my husband, our friends and families. They were always so kind and helpful. Our guests and bridal party had a blast, and so did we. It was the perfect, stress free weekend-- not a common feat in this industry! Could not recommend them more. -
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Barbra J. Sent on 11/21/2022Relaxed Wedding Weekend Package
I cannot say enough good things about Montfair after our magical wedding weekend. Our original date was disrupted due to the COVID pandemic in 2020. Monfair let us postpone the celebration until 2022, with only a modest increase in the price (to keep up with inflation and market rate). Not every vendor was allowing couples to postpone, and we were grateful for their flexibility.
Weekend Wedding Package: We booked the weekend wedding package — including cabins for our families and out of town guests. This was our largest expense, but the most worthwhile because it allowed for a more open schedule. We looked at other places in the area — breweries, vineyards — all had strict time and space limitations. We ran late, had complete run of the place and the freedom to make decisions that worked for our budget/needs. As I see it, we had a whole weekend experience for basically the same price as a nice hotel banquet space for 5 hours.
Staff and Service: Victoria and the staff at Montfair were at our service from start to finish. They answered questions, helped us think through planning needs and ensured we could execute our vision. They always responded in a reasonable time and did extra leg work to get answers if they did not have them. During the event itself I always had a point of contact ready to troubleshoot. Every staff member was incredibly attentive, kind, and organized.
Space and Materials: Montfair has ample spots for photos highlighting the surrounding natural beauty — an overlook, a small lake, fields, lighted paths. They have a huge tented and lighted deck, already set-up for heaters. The Lodge itself is just what you expect, beams and high ceilings, a huge fireplace, and completely decked out in fairy lights. We also felt like we got a lot of great stuff included in our package that would be additional expenses at other venues: chairs for ceremony and reception, banquet tables, and a beautiful wooden bar and gifts table. The Lodge is equipped with a spacious catering kitchen that we used all weekend. We also took advantage of the bonfire and lawn games both nights.
Distinguishing Factors: We picked Montfair because they were very clear about supporting marriage equality, environmental preservation, and other causes close to my heart. In a region dotted with Trump signs and banquet rooms named for Confederate generals, we were SO HAPPY to find Montfair because we wanted our money to reinforce our values. -
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Natalie E. Sent on 08/02/2022Dream Celebration Weekend!
Victoria and the entire events team at Montfair Resort Farm are truly amazing. My husband and I were married in a very small ceremony in January 2021, but wanted to plan a belated wedding celebration with all of our family and friends for when he returned from a military deployment. We found Montfair through a Google search, as we knew we wanted to host our celebration in the greater Charlottesville area but wanted a venue that allowed outside food and beverages, as we had dreamed of having pizza and wanted to use a family connection in the beverage industry for drinks/alcohol. Montfair Resort Farm was the first and only venue we visited, not simply because of the beautiful and unique grounds (where else can you find a gorgeous ceremony field AND a cozy, rustic lodge overlooking ample grass for lawn games, as well as a calm, clear lake? Not to mention on-site accommodations for all of our HUGE wedding party of 26, plus our families!), but also because of our amazing tour with Victoria. Although Montfair does not have an official on-site wedding coordinator (they do provide day-of event supervisors), Victoria goes above and beyond; she was always available during the 15 months from booking to our event, very much functioning as a coordinator in helping me plan our special weekend. She asks the right questions at the right times in the planning process to ensure your weekend is everything you'd envisioned - and in our case, more than we'd hoped for! - because she really cares about her couples. Both of our families, as well as most of our guests, have been gushing about how awesome our wedding was, many citing the amazing venue as the best they'd ever been to (which is especially notable since our guests came from all over the country). While I am so happy to have enjoyed such a wonderful day, I am going to miss emailing and meeting with Victoria, as she is not only amazing at her job, but an amazing person. Thank you so much, Victoria & Montfair Team! -
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Megan W. Sent on 07/10/2022
LOVE this venue.
We chose Montfair for our June 2022 wedding and we couldn't have been more happy with our decision. We wanted a place that we could rent for the entire weekend at a reasonable price in a beautiful natural setting, Montfair delivered. We received so many compliments on the venue from guests! -
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Celia S. Sent on 07/01/2022We had the wedding of our dreams at Montfair!
We had such an amazing wedding at Montfair! As if the venue, location, and VIEWS aren’t enough to make Montfair worth it, everyone we worked with there was incredibly nice, supportive, and helped make our dream wedding come true! We felt so supported by the staff, especially Victoria who was always available to answer our questions leading up to and during our wedding weekend. I would definitely recommend Montfair to anyone who is looking for the outdoor wedding of their dreams.
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Andrea M. Sent on 09/25/2020
Amazing Wedding Venue
I can honestly say that having our wedding at Montfair was the best decision my husband and I could have made! The moment we pulled up to the property, we just knew this is where we wanted to get married. The views are absolutely breathtaking no matter where you are on the property. We rented out the venue for the entire weekend so we could enjoy it to its fullest – canoeing, swimming in the lake, hiking, sitting around the bonfire and relaxing.
Montfair allows so much flexibility to plan out exactly what you have in mind for your big day. The staff, especially Victoria, went above and beyond for us throughout the planning process. My husband and I planned our wedding during COVID, and we also had a hurricane threat the weekend of our wedding. I didn’t have to stress out about any of that because Victoria made so many great recommendations to ensure my vision would still come to life, regardless of what hurdles were thrown our way.
My husband and I are already planning to spend our anniversary back at Montfair, and we look forward to doing that for years to come. I would recommend Montfair to anyone couple looking to plan their perfect wedding day/weekend! -
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Joanna Sent on 05/01/2022Everything you need, nothing you don't!
We loved having a wedding weekend at Montfair. We had stayed in one of the cabins before, and it was the first place we looked after we got engaged. We appreciated how up front they were about pricing and what was included, the list of recommended vendors, and all the photos to help us imagine our day. The staff is friendly and experienced. Montfair gives you a wedding in nature while still being comfortable - we loved that we could include on-site accommodation for about 35 guests. The indoor and outdoor space changes to suit your needs - casual Friday dinner gives way to classy Saturday reception, and the expanded deck has plenty of room for dancing, excess seating, or as an alternative ceremony site if there's rain. Our guests could really relax and enjoy themselves. Even with cold spring temperatures, we could put up sidewalls, order tent heaters, and have Montfair light the fireplace in the lodge. The setting photographs well, too! It feels like sleep-away camp for grownups, and gives your guests with kids lots of options to stay active, too. Victoria offered a lovely tour before we booked, and a venue walkthrough with the planner and caterer one month prior. -
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Zarah A. Sent on 11/16/2021Montfair is Awesome
We had our wedding at Montfair and we also rented out all the cabins and stayed there along with our bridal party, families, and guests. We absolutely loved everything about our wedding at Montfair. From our initial communication with Victoria (the event manager) all the way to the multiple visits we had, final walkthrough, and our wedding weekend everything was great. They communicated with us really well. Cabins were nice, and the Beauchamp House was such a delight to get ready in. But most importantly, that amazing view! Despite the rain on our wedding day, all guests commented about the amazing mountain views and how the lodge was so sweet and cozy. We would absolutely choose Montfair Resort Farm any day.
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