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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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Frequently asked questions

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
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Reviews of Pharsalia

4.9 out of 5 rating
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12 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Weddingwire
4.9/5 12 reviews
Google
4.5/5 2 reviews
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Katie W. Sent on 06/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable and RAIN does not stop her

Pharsalia is beautiful but Candice is even more amazing. She is the hardest working, most talented, and calming soul of anyone I've ever worked with. Our flowers were amazing and with very little information she created the wedding of my dreams. Rain, literally, did not stop Candice. She rolled with it and far exceeded our expectations. I would recommend Pharsalia with Candice to someone I didn't even like...humor...but in all seriousness you will not regret it.
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Vera Sent on 12/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Pharsalia is truly one of the most beautiful places in Virginia! We had such a gorgeous wedding ceremony and reception, all our guests are still talking about how beautiful it was. Foxie was very nice, easy to work with, and very accommodating. We would definitely recommend this place to everyone!
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Faren Sent on 12/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Pharsalia was wonderful from beginning to end. Foxie and staff are incredible. Our guests were truly blown away with the beauty of this venue.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Wedding Preacher for Hire Wedding Preacher for Hire Wedding Officiants

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.

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Wedding Preacher for Hire
4.9 out of 5 rating , 118 Reviews
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Aaron Watson Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 81 Reviews
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