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Woman-owned
3 years in business
We speak English
Small team (2-10 members)
Cricket Chirp Farm is a pet friendly, family-owned-and-operated wedding venue located in McGaheysville, Virginia. It boasts a quaint setting with a rare combination of features including a century-old and intimate greenhouse for your ceremony site, a Victorian farmhouse for get-ready rooms, and an enormous pavilion situated within a grove of black Walnut trees as a reception site. All of these beautiful amenities are tucked in between the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains. This is an exquisite setting for a truly unforgettable wedding day.
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The Victorian House, built in 1917, includes huge Bridal and Groom suites complete with lounging room, dressing room and private bathroom as well as a large residential kitchen/caterer prep room. The Suites include relaxing comfortable furniture, orignial hardwood flooring and hand-carved trim, snack table and small refrigerator for the bridal party and groomsmen's use. This historic property offers a century-old Greenhouse ceremony site and a massive reception pavilion with 10-foot arched sides, 22 foot ceiling, three chandeliers and twinkling ceiling lights all nestled under the towering branches of Black Walnut trees. The greenhouse can be booked as an intimate ceremony space with or without a reception. The maximum capacity for the ceremony and/or reception is 100 people. Cricket Chirp Farm is pet friendly. Your fur baby is allowed to stay in the bridal or groom suite with you or can use a private, extra large dog run for expelling all zoomies before walking down the aisle.
Services Offered
The Cricket Chirp Farm staff offers a tour of the property prior to your wedding. This setting is also marvelous for photography sessions. A wedding site fee includes the use of private get-ready bridal and groom suites, a quaint hundred year old greenhouse, massive white-washed reception pavilion, residential kitchen/caterer prep space, reception tables & chairs with set up and tear down, ceremony chairs with set up and tear down, free parking, and use of free decorations listed on the website.
Location
Cricket Chirp Farm is about a 20-minute drive from downtown Harrisonburg and about a 45-minute drive from Charlottesville, VA. There are several airports in the region that wedding attendees can make use of including Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, Richmond International Airport, Dulles International Airport, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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Cricket Chirp Farm is described as a beautiful and enchanting wedding venue, with multiple reviewers expressing high satisfaction. The hosts, Melanie and Steve, are praised for their warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail. Reviewers appreciated the flexibility provided, such as the pet-friendly policy and the option to bring in preferred caterers. The venue's picturesque grounds, lush gardens, and well-appointed reception areas were highlighted, along with a sense of community and hospitality that made couples feel like part of the family. Overall, Cricket Chirp Farm is highly recommended for couples seeking a stress-free and magical wedding experience.
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