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Located in Keswick’s gorgeous horse country at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just miles from Charlottesville, Castle Hill Cider offers endless possibilities from the intimate to the incredible. Apple orchards and a two-acre lake surround the cidery barn creating a picturesque view that will accentuate your big day. The inherently romantic linden tree grove and charming outdoor cedar pergola couple with the alluring accommodations inside the barn to ensure a beautiful setting for either an indoor or outdoor ceremony.

Facilities and Capacity
Accommodating a maximum of 350 guests, Castle Hill Cider offers both indoor and outdoor spaces where couples may host their ceremony and/or reception. Couples interested in an indoor space may choose between the Cider Barn, an 11,000-square-foot pole barn, and the Loft, which floats above the center of the barn at 3,000 square feet.

Location
Nestled on 650 acres in the Virginia countryside, Castle Hill Cider is located approximately 15 miles outside of Charlottesville and situated between scenic Routes 20 and 231 and Keswick and Gordonsville.

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FAQ

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?

$15,500

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

$11,600

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?

$15,500

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

$11,600

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables

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

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Loft
Park
Winery

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Tastings

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
July
August
November
December

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Reviews of Castle Hill Cider

Weddingwire
4.6/5 46 reviews
Google
4.5/5 206 reviews
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 06/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful space

The entire place is gorgeous. We decided to have the ceremony outside in the trees, but our rain plan was to move it to the upstairs loft in the barn, which is honestly just as beautiful. I can't recommend this place enough.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 01/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue

I am so glad I chose Castle Hill as my wedding venue. The staff was so nice and accommodating. Josephine, Jenni, Rob, and Taylor are excellent to work with!
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Kim C. Sent on 02/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

More than we Dreamed Of

Winter Wedding DREAMS! Our daughter & SIL were married in Jan 2022, venue Stunning, Laura was Amazing to work, you would have thought it was her wedding! She cares about every detail and treats her couples like family! The day was beautiful, the night was breathtaking and the snow, added a special touch! I cannot imagine the wedding anywhere else ! Laura, thank you for all YOU DID!! Photographer: Sarah Houston McGuckin (Gorgeous)
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 01/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A spectacular venue

Getting married at castle hill was such a dream! The grounds and barn are absolutely stunning! All of the staff were so nice, accommodating, and flexible! And not to mention the cider is delicious!
M
Maria Sent on 08/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

We are so pleased with our wedding celebration at Castle Hill! The venue is hard to beat, especially with the built-in rain plan, which we ended up using for our ceremony. I received so many compliments from guests about how beautiful the venue was and how intimate the ceremony was in the upstairs loft. At first I was slightly upset to have to move the ceremony inside due to rain but it ended up being really unique and special. You really can’t beat the view/backdrop from the open barn door upstairs in the loft. Laura and her team were a delight to work with. We had to reschedule our 2020 date two times and Laura was quick to respond and reserve our new date(s). The bridal suite was perfect for our large bridal party (11 bridesmaids + 9 groomsmen) to hang out in before the ceremony. All of our pictures on the lawn of Castle Hill turned out absolutely stunning. Thank you again for helping all of our dreams come true after 2.5 years of planning!
Meredith
Meredith Sent on 10/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The most gorgeous wedding venue

Castle Hill was a dream destination for our wedding. Our family and friends could not get enough of the scenery, and we were lucky to have perfect fall weather! The new floors, bistro lighting and outdoor bar are amazing new additions to the wedding package. Laura Blair was so helpful with all of our event planning, I am so glad we got to work with her. Castle Hill was very flexible, open minded and amenable to all our wedding planning visions. The cider was a big hit-- especially the signature cocktails. We can't wait to return in the future to sip cider and reminisce over our wedding day!
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 09/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

September 2020 Wedding

Castle Hill was a fabulous venue for our wedding. We had to Reschedule our March wedding and Laura helped us immediately find a new date that would work. The scenery was beautiful and the day ended up great! Couldn’t ask for a better location!
Sara
Sara Sent on 11/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating

A True Fairytale

Words can't even come close to describing how magical this venue is. It truly felt like we were entering an enchanted forest the night of our wedding. The staff there is incredible (as is the cider!) Another huge perk was the size -- we were able to comfortably fit our very large number of guests, with enough room to dance the night away!
C
Chris Sent on 10/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Laura was wonderful to work with. Very accommodating, quick to respond, adaptable (we faced hurricane Florence) and the wedding reception was flawless and beautiful. Lovely setting and perfect for September.
U
User2462012 Sent on 06/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
GET MARRIED HERE! If you want a wedding in a beautiful barn with help from the best event planner ever who will make sure you are beyond happy with every little thing then this is your place. Evelyn Keyes makes sure Castle Hill Cider looks perfect including the moment you turn on the road to every last inch of the barn. It is truly the best experience I had had and know from other friends who have gotten married elsewhere that it is stressful and very tough. Not here! Beautiful, very planned out, throughout with the day of schedules, and just absolutely stunning from every angle. HIGHLY recommend!
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Castle Hill Cider is such a unique place to tie the knot in one of the most beautiful parts of the state. For an experience like no other with amazing hard cider to pair with your dinner, consider Castle Hill for a classic, joyful, romantic wedding!

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A gorgeous venue and wonderful to work with!!

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Castle Hill Cider is definitely a venue you should consider! The staff is fun to work with and the venue is not only beautiful, but also unique in many ways. A must see!

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Castle Hill Cider frequently asked questions

Castle Hill Cider includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Castle Hill Cider for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
  • Park
  • Winery
Castle Hill Cider offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Castle Hill Cider offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Castle Hill Cider offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Castle Hill Cider offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Castle Hill Cider is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.5 in average response time, 4.5 in professionalism and 4.4 in value.
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