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A country-style wedding venue in Stanardsville, Virginia, Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins is the perfect choice for couples looking for an atmospheric setting to exchange vows on their special day.

With the character and charm of our four wedding venues - The Event Hall at The Lodge, Lydia Pavilion, Lydia's Barn and Lily Pad Sawmill, the convenient proximity of our rustic cabins, the stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the natural beauty of the many scenic spots surrounding our beautiful venues, your wedding is sure to surpass all expectations in the wedding industry for the last decade, the venue services couples throughout Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland. Specializing in upscale, rustic-themed weddings, Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins is devoted to helping couples create their perfect day!

Facilities and Capacity
Accommodating up to 200 guests, Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins offers four event spaces in which couples may host their ceremony and/or reception.

Services Offered
Couples who entrust Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins with their special day benefit from the following services and amenities:

Indoor and outdoor settings with Event rentals available such as tables, chairs, linens. Lydia Mountain DIY venues allow outside vendors. Lydia Mountain Venues are Pet Friendly!

Three DIY venues (Lydia's Barn, Lydia's Pavilion, Lydia's Lily Pad Sawmill Barn)

One Full-Service Venue: The LYDIA MOUNTAIN LODGE features a 33' x 52' Event Hall with a 46' x 33' ft deck overlooking the beautiful mountain vistas, along with ten overnight rooms! The Event Hall will serve as the wedding ceremony and includes the spacious deck, surround sound, and a large beautiful rustic masonry fireplace AND includes the Use of Event room and deck for one day along with:

  • Bridal/Groom and Conference Rooms for one day
  • Deck Chairs, Dining Chairs/Tables/Ivory Linens provided (Sound System, Rustic table centerpieces, plates, cutlery, stemware, napkins provided)
  • Dinner Provided - tastings available for 1-4 people by appointment only
  • Cake serving assistance, Site Planning Meeting with Lydia Venue Coordinator, Day of Event Staff Assistance


Accommodation
Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins provides lodging in the form of one to five bedroom Cabins, Mountain Homes, Cottages along with the Lydia Mountain Lodge. Each unit features a fireplace, central heat and air, hardwood floors, log furniture, hand-built rustic cabinets and a fully equipped kitchen. Lydia Mountain Cabins are secluded for privacy featuring real logs and rock foundation, along with a campfire and charcoal grill..

Other Facilities
The following wedding-event facilities are also provided to Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins couples:

  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
  • Engagement party
  • Bridal shower
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Bridal suite


Other Services
The following transportation and access-related services are provided to all guests:

  • Parking
  • Shuttle
  • Wheelchair access
  • Golf Carts


Location
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins borders the Shenandoah National Park and is located approximately 110 miles south of Washington D.C., 90 miles west of Richmond and 20 minutes from Charlottesville and Harrisburg.

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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?

$2,400

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

$2,400

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?

$2,400

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

$1,800

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Inn/B&B

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
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Reviews of Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins

JENNIFER
Jennifer Sent on 10/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfectly magical wedding venue

We loved everything about this venue and setting for our mountain wedding. We used the Pavilion location and opted for DIY decorations. The venue was beautifully rustic and perfect for our intimate wedding party. The staff were very helpful and professional. We visit often and will be back again soon!
Kai
Kai J. Sent on 07/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Come True

We had such a simple, beautiful wedding that was also very elegant with all the perfect touches!
Madalyn
Madalyn Sent on 02/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

November 30, 2019 Wedding

We chose to hold our ceremony and reception at the Barn at Lydia and I do not regret it one bit! Up until a couple of days out, we had planned on having our ceremony outside in the field then have the reception in the barn. However, the weather forecast was calling for rain through the day, so, we decided to have both events in the barn. I admit, I was skeptical at first about it, but the barn had ample room to have the aisle, tables, the bar and cocktail area, music, the wedding party, and chairs for the immediate family to sit up front, plus some! My mother decided to rent out the guest house directly in front of the barn for us girls to stay at the night before the wedding, for the guys to meet and get ready at, and for Tyler and I to come back to after the final send off. That was a great idea! The girls and I had breakfast in the kitchen of the barn the morning of, finished the little details, and headed to the upstairs area of the barn (the game room) and got ready up there. It worked out perfectly because I entered from the hall, and the opening of the barn door was the dramatic touch that added to the day. Tiffany was so great to work with from the day we decided on the barn to the big day itself. I would definitely recommend Lydia’s to anyone I know.
Ashlee
Ashlee Sent on 12/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful beautiful beautiful!

I got married at Lydia November 2, 2019, and it was absolutely georgeous. We rented the Pavillion and some cabins for the whole weekend. It was perfect. Lydia is very go with the flow, it was amazing because i could put my own little stamp on it. Best decision of my whole wedding was renting this place. Can not go wrong.
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 11/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

LOVED Lydia Mountain

We had THE BEST wedding here. The views were absolutely incredible and the setting of the pavilion was just beautiful. We did have an incident where table cloths were left off of our order but one phone call and they were brought to us fairly quickly!
Nicole
Nikki Sent on 07/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Easy-going barn venue, gorgeous location

This was the perfect spot for our wedding. We got married in the field, and had cocktail hour and the rest of the reception in the barn. It started raining at the beginning of cocktail hour, but it didn't come inside the barn even with all of the garage doors open.
We were able to decorate however we wanted, but honestly, the mountains and the lights were so beautiful, we didn't do much. Much more affordable than other similar venues, and the staff answered all of our questions in a timely manner.
Lorrie
Lorrie Sent on 02/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Bride to be

The view, local, ambiance, staff, flexibility & prices are ALL amazing and exceeded our expectations!!! Can’t wait for 2020💕
K
Kate Sent on 07/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We LOVED Lydia Mountain! It was the perfect venue for us and our guests. We loved the freedom and flexibility to make the day anything what we wanted it to be. The setting was gorgeous and we took advantage of all the beautiful spots at Lydia Mountain! Lydia has a lot of beautiful cabins with hot tubs that our guests loved! All of our guests kept raving about how nice the cabins are and how beautiful our wedding site was at the barn. There were horses right next to our venue that we had some beautiful pictures with and children loved to feed. They had a lot of add ons that we could use and some great suggestions of vendors, but allowed us to pick who ever we wanted. We had an amazing weekend and I am so glad we chose to get married at Lydia Mountain. It was a weekend we will never forget and we look forward to coming back.
A
Anne Sent on 09/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Lydia Mountain Pavilion was the most beautiful venue for an amazing budget price!!!! The choice to have the Pavilion for your use from Friday to Sunday at 11 am was so convenient. My daughter had a Cookout for rehearsal dinner on Friday September 9, 2016. You can come early Friday morning and decorate!!!!! If you have forgotten anything, you have time to get it and finish up the last final touches. The Pavilion is not air conditioned, the kitchen is......once you put the sides of the building up, you get a great breeze, with the ceiling fans. The view for pictures is AMAZING!!!!!! We had games outside, cornhole, etc and a little photo booth. Everything was perfect. The one major thing I would suggest is if you rent the Pavilion and want to stay in one of the cabins that are close to the Pavilion, so you and your guests and wedding party can walk home that evening, MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS AT THE TIME YOU RESERVE THE PAVILION, THEY GO FAST!
T
Theresa Sent on 07/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My daughter was recently married at the Lydia Mountain Chapel and celebrated her wedding at the Lydia Mountain Barn. The small stone chapel was absolutely beautiful. The barn is just a few miles away from the chapel making it easy for everyone to transfer to the reception. The barn is located at a beautiful location - the photographer was able to get breathtaking pictures of the couple, wedding party and guests with the mountains in the background. There was also a horse barn in front of the venue which was perfect scenery for the photographer to work with. One of the horses even accommodated the photographer by coming to the split rail fence to pose with the couple. The barn had several roll up doors which were perfect. We were able to open the doors and let the night breeze lend to the ambiance of the reception. My pre-teen and teenage nieces were all so inspired by the chapel and barn that they have decided their weddings will be at Lydia Mountain as well. My daughter had her fairy tale wedding at the chapel and barn. I highly recommend this venue!
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Awards

37

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Colonial Florist Colonial Florist Wedding Florists

If you want a scenic view, you should consider Lydia Mountain. Gorgeous mountain view!

DJ Fit DJ Fit Wedding DJs

Wow! What a gorgeous venue up on the mountain. The reception site in the pavilion is perfect for a beautiful outdoor wedding celebration. I always look forward to DJing there.

Lieb Photographic LLC Lieb Photographic LLC Wedding Photographers

Oh my goodness! First, I love that Lydia Mountain is close to home for me. Second, I LOVE how incredibly breathtaking it is! Lydia Mountain Lodge has so much to offer (have you seen the place?!) and it is the perfect place for the couple who loves the outdoors and wants to tie the knot in one of the most beautiful spots in the country...in the world...please visit Lydia Mountain Lodge today!

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Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins frequently asked questions

Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The space offered by Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Inn/B&B
Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins is recommended by 86% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.3 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in value, 4.4 in flexibility, 4.3 in quality of service, 4.2 in professionalism and 4.1 in average response time.

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