The Obici House

The Obici House is available for hosting beautiful and memorable weddings in Suffolk, Virginia. Located within Sleepy Hole Golf Course, this mansion offers both historic architectural details and beautiful natural surroundings, including expansive views of the Nansemond River. The history and serenity of this location is sure to create a magical wedding day.

Facilities and Capacity

Indoor and outdoor locations are available for your wedding event. The Obici House’s clean white façade is accentuated by a calming blue sky, neighboring river and other surrounding elements of nature and pristine Sleepy Hole Golf Course. The Italian-inspired style and history of the venue are evident from the grand entrance to the exquisite indoor structural details. Classic chandeliers illuminate the space with light and elegance along with the rich woodwork and tile throughout the venue. A special element of this venue is the original stained glass windows, a reminder of the uniqueness of this space. Choose from a number of indoor spaces for your wedding event or outdoor locations, such as the entrance supported by Greek columns or under the pergola, a setting perfected by an idyllic view of the water. The Obici House can accommodate up to 150 people indoor and unlimited guests in one of the outdoor settings.

Services Offered

The Obici House is available for hosting multiple wedding events, including engagement parties, bridal showers, ceremonies and receptions. Services provided by this venue are:

• Bridal suite
• Cleanup
• Event planning
• Event rentals
• Setup
• Chairs
• Tables
• Dance floor

History

Amedeo Obici, an Italian immigrant and founder of Planter’s Peanuts, lived at The Obici House on Bay Point Farm with his wife, Louise. The house was styled after an Italian villa, on a 263-acre farm. Details, including two lions from Paris lining the driveway, Greek columns and expansive windows, create an example of exceptional architectural detail of Italian inspiration. The Bay Point Farm was part of the Sleepy Hole Farm, sold to Obici in 1924, where he lived until his passing in 1947.