Rockfish Ranch is a luxurious and exclusive getaway nestled along the Blue Ridge Mountains overlooking the Rockfish River. With a wide variety of wineries and breweries (including on property), and the bustling city of Charlottesville a quick drive away, it is close to everything while still feeling like a genuine escape. Offering over 600 acres of experience, the private estate provides an abundance of space for hosting memorable events. By combining breathtaking views and ample space, Rockfish Ranch gives you freedom and privacy to create the event of your dreams.

Facilities and Capacity

Rockfish Ranch offers a vast array of indoor and outdoor spaces for couples to choose from, including lodging on property. Offering three separate luxury lodging options, our cabins can accommodate up to 20 guests. Combining modernity with traditional rusticity, our fully-refurbished cabins provide an exclusive getaway in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The abundant amenities including a pool table, hot tub and sauna, allow you to relax, unwind and refresh in this natural setting.

There is a fantastic selection of stunning ceremony sites set across the expansive grounds. You can exchange your vows in the great outdoors at sunset, surrounded by nature and endless skies. A barn offers a spectacular backdrop for receptions, while couples can also choose to host alfresco gatherings inside a large event tent (Note Large Tent 60 x 100 Tent is available from mid-August to mid-November. Microweddings are offered year-round.

Services Offered

In addition to ceremonies and receptions, Rockfish Ranch can accommodate pre-nuptial celebrations, including engagement parties, showers, and rehearsal dinners. An on-site event coordinator will be available on the day, helping to set up your celebration and ensure that everything runs smoothly. This venue understands that every couple is different, and welcomes your choice of outside vendors. Catering companies will have access to the on-site light-duty commercial kitchen.

Location

Rockfish Ranch offers a truly stunning location for weddings and special events. Ideal for guests who love to spend time in the great outdoors, they can enjoy miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding. The estate offers 2,500-feet of water frontage, with fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, and swimming available, depending on the season. This venue is also just half an hour away from the city of Charlottesville, which provides a plethora of options for accommodation.

Packages

When you rent the Ranch for your wedding, the entire estate is yours from Thursday at noon, until Sunday at 5pm. Therefore, you could have the rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception all on the property to make things super simple for you! Included in our rental is lodging, a tent site for events (60 x 100 tent only from August to Nov), an event barn (The Lodge), a restroom trailer, tables and chairs, wine barrel trash cans, access to a catering kitchen, a hot tub, a barrel sauna, and beautiful views of the river. We offer weddings for up to 250 people in the months of August, September, October, and November. In all other months we welcome microweddings along with the rental of the estate via StayCharlottesville.com.