Shenandoah Woods Reviews
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Amit Sent on 06/09/2024
Mountain-chic wedding venue driving distance from DC!
Shenandoah Woods was our dream wedding venue - and it delivered! The covered, open-air pavilion is the perfect reception venue, and it also makes for a rain contingency site for the gorgeous outdoor ceremony site. The mountain and sunset views from the pavilion are amazing, and our guests raved about the beauty of the location. We also loved that our guests had the option to book cabins on the property and use the shuttle service to get to and from their accommodations on our wedding day.
Jason was a very professional, communicative, and supportive throughout the planning process. We plan to visit his cabins again in the future to remember our amazing day! -
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Cherese Sent on 03/04/2024Wedding in the Mountains
We had our wedding here 6/36/2022 and it was the best and most funnest weekend with our families we all have had. To have the venue the weekend is great for othe uses such as brunches, rehearsal dinners, or game night! We utilized the picnic area, Pavillion, and the Somerset Cabin for our events with our families and friends. Loved that the cabins are blocked off for guest to book and they're handled by the venue. All issues our guests had at the cabins had them immediately resolved with a text to Jason or the number provided at booking. All the guests loved the cabins and everyone was in completely different ones. Ones for families, couples, adults only, or single, everyone had a comfy cabin for the weekend or longer. It rained on our wedding day and the pavilion was still cozy and comfortable. Guests loved the convenience of the shuttle on the day of the wedding and after the wedding. Each cabin has a beautiful view and will make you come back. We came back for our honeymoon and used the discount that was given when we booked the venue. It was a bit intimidating to have everything to your responsibility but it ended up being very simple and they work will all vendors! We loved having our wedding custom made to our desires and this venue is the perfect place to do so! The pavilion had everything needed for our wedding such as the bathrooms with changing areas, kitchen, yard games, tables, lights, mics, and ceiling fans! Even the sign with our names was our to keep! The vendors had a relaxing time at the venue. Jason was very helpful and wonderful to work with! We booked our venue 2 years out and in that 2 years he always kept communication and always answered any questions we had. The price of the venue was well worth everything we received! -
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Darcy Sent on 07/05/2023A perfect wedding weekend!
I can't say enough nice things about Jason Cave. He was wonderful to work with leading up to my June wedding, he would answer my many emails even if I missed the info on the website. He also massively stepped up on the day-of to help pick up more guests than expected because my other hired bus showed up over 40 minutes late. He made my day significantly better by basically removing that mishap.
The venue itself was amazing! I loved Shenandoah woods when I first saw it in the Spring of 2022 and was blown away by the beauty for my wedding weekend in June 2023.
We had a pizza truck for our Friday dinner by Willow pond, which went extremely well. There was a play area for the kids and some kayaks/canoes for guests to enjoy. On Saturday, the wedding ceremony site and Pavilion were wonderful and the layout really worked for cocktail hour, dinner, speeches and dancing. On Sunday, we had brunch in the Pavilion with food/coffee from a local coffee shop where the majority of our guests were able to enjoy some food before heading home.
I highly recommend Shenandoah Woods for your wedding or event! The cabins also made it extra special so we could have our friends and family close by and make it more of a weekend than just a day celebration. -
Katelyne Sent on 05/18/2021
Amazing. Magical. Beautiful. Gorgeous. Fun. Everything we could have asked for and more. A dream!
Shenandoah Woods is magical. First of all, YES the view is that beautiful. Secondly, with the ease of having the cabins on site, you get to see that view for days before and after if you choose. At of all the reviews about our wedding, this is by far the one that is entirely difficult to write and put into words because this place is that special.
First and foremost, Shenandoah Woods was our first vendor hired and by far the most important for us. I knew the moment I saw the listing on wedding wire, that was the place I as a Bride wanted to get married. Our timeline was based on the availability, and unfortunately getting engaged in October, led us to have to pick a date a year and half away in May the following year (in hindsight lucky for us because COVID :/). Anyway, the wait was absolutely worth it. The weather. We could not have asked for a more perfect mountain day. May led to a cool morning, warm afternoon, and beautiful evening.
The ceremony and Pavilion are gorgeous. The amenities at these places are clean and comfortable. All of our vendors were able to make it there without an issue (including the Fedex man delivering the flowers)
They have on site cabins. Booking was a breeze. The cabins are NOT all walking distance to each other, but that is OKAY because it makes you feel like you are the only one up there when you are in the cabins. I will say the roads are mostly gravel; you do NOT need a 4x4, but some may feel more comfortable in something that is not "low" to the ground, which we told our guests about prior. Some did bring cars which made it up and down the roads just FINE. If even rained/stormed at some point in time during the week we were there and we we all made it just fine. The cabins themselves are amazing. We have traveled to a couple of cabins in our time and these were more than comfortable, accommodating and well stocked. Your guests will be happy and in awe. Many of our guests (including my parents) want to come back and spend time here outside of our wedding! This made going back to work after the wedding tough!
My recommendation to all is to make sure to book extra time; either prior to or after the wedding, you are going to want to relax and enjoy your time there. We went Wed-Wed with wedding on Saturday and was perfect.
As far as the wedding venue, you are fairly on your own--the necessities (and then some) were provided, but after that it's up to you, which is exactly what we were looking for. You can hire all the vendors, or hire a few and do some on your own (which is what we did), or do it all yourself (which is more than doable if you are that kind of person, the view/cabins speak for themselves).
Jason Cave. The man. He is lighting fast with responses. He went ABOVE and beyond what was needed to make it a magical weekend. The shuttle service day of was awesome and much appreciated. We cannot thank him enough for having Shenandoah Woods and for allowing us to get married there. It was magical, and it was better than we could have ever dreamed. Coming from a slightly anxious bride that read a million reviews on everything over and over again, let me just say, this was THE place (and do I have to even mention worth ever penny? cause it is). We will be back again for vacation, and we cannot believe we were given the privilege to get married at this slice of heaven.
Side note: the bridal party/groomsmen got read in the Lost Paddle and Pinnacle Cabins, were were perfect for what we needed. Close together to party together prior to and after, far enough away to not see each other prior. Highly recommend.
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Paige Sent on 09/19/2019The dream wedding beyond my wildest dreams...
Just this past weekend, my husband and I were married at Shenandoah Woods and it nothing short of an absolutely perfect experience! The venue itself provides the most breathtaking views and the coziest accommodations that made every moment of the event feel like a fairy tale. Every one of our guests is still raving about the experience and, if booking this venue, you can expect that each of your guest's FaceBook profile picture will quickly be changed to one with your wedding as it's backdrop! Beyond simply the beauty of the location, the owner, Jason Cave, was more than wonderful to work with. A wedding is no small feat to plan with it's many, many considerations that need to be made, but Jason made it so much easier by always being available to answer any questions/concerns quickly and succinctly, even providing new and creative solutions to needs that may not have been part of the offerings they usually include. Being a family owned business with many years of experience, he is basically an expert on the topic. Not only was he available to my husband and I, he was just as willing to accommodate and assist our guests staying on the resort with any of their needs. With his help, we have ALL made memories that will last a lifetime and we are already making plans to return to stay in the cabins! You will not regret having your wedding at Shenandoah Woods. -
Meg A. Sent on 07/28/2019
Fantastic.
We got married here in June 2019 and rented a bunch of cabins. My husband and I personally stayed in Lost Paddle cabin and it was *so* well-appointed, clean, comfortable, and beautiful. The views were gorgeous and everyone had a great time. Jason, the owner, took great care of us in terms of email responses and helping us with special arrangements ahead of time. Everything went perfectly, and we were so grateful!! Especially love that they have on-site recycling, and the kitchen was really well stocked. We loved the cabins, the location, the lovely picnic shelter, etc. Highly recommended! -
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Eric Sent on 04/23/2019A True Fairy Tale Weekend
We just returned from a 4 day fairy tale weekend at Shenandoah Woods. We hosted our daughter's wedding here including a rehearsal dinner Friday and an brunch Sunday morning all at the pavilion. We did not want to leave.....Shenandoah Woods is paradise in the mountains. So beautiful and serene. It was the perfect...and I stress...perfect venue for our wedding weekend.
The views from the pavilion and the wedding chapel are breathtaking. I'm sure the photography from the day will be incredible given the scenery and views.
In addition, our guests rented all of the cabins and I heard nothing but wonderful comments about how beautiful the cabins were, the views, everything about them. I also heard regrets from a few guests who stayed in local hotels...regrets that after they saw Shenandoah Woods that they really wished they had booked cabins as well.
Jason Cave manages this wonderful place, a family business with a beautiful history. From the time we met him in 2017 through our wedding festivities this past weekend he was so helpful and attentive to our every needs. We couldn't of asked for a better host and I sincerely mean that. Thank you Jason so much for everything you did for us!
I want to make a note on the weather....we had fabulous weather for our ceremony and brunch but were challenged with a windy, raining Friday evening for the rehearsal. The Pavilion was more than equipped for this with heaters and clear plastic walls that can be put down on the sides, leaving open areas....preserving the natural beauty and views while keeping us comfortable under the roof. The rehearsal dinner was a big success and we were more than prepared for our plan B to do our ceremony inside if needed...it would have been as beautiful and successful if we needed to. Again, Jason was there every step of the way Friday evening making sure we were all good and that the Pavilion was properly setup for that night.
Again, thanks so much Jason, we really really could not say more great things about your wonderful wedding venue and your cabins. If I could give you 10 stars I would! -
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Peggy Sent on 03/30/2019Location, Location, Location!
Shenandoah Woods was the PERFECT venue for my daughters October wedding! The couple wanted a view, and boy, did they get it! Everything was beautiful - from the ceremony site to the rustic/chic pavilion with the most amazing view of the Blue Ridge Mountains! And, the lake pavilion down the road was a wonderful spot for the rehearsal dinner.
Jason Cave was amazing! He always answered our questions in a timely manner and was quick to offer solutions to whatever problem occurred. His calm assurances made everything easier.
We loved the shuttle service! The bride wanted everyone to be able to enjoy the reception and the shuttle fulfilled that wish, picking up guest at the cabins and even going into town to get guests staying at local motels!
The cabins were fantastic! Everyone was very impressed with the luxury accommodations. We loved the hot tubs and fire pits! It made for a wonderful mini-vacation/family reunion!
Thanks to Jason and his staff for helping to make this special day, perfect! -
Hailey Sent on 10/09/2018Jason and his venue are amazing! We wanted a full weekend event in the beautiful mountains and that was exactly what we were able to get with Jason and Shenandoah Woods! The entire wedding party and almost all the guests were able to stay on the mountain/property in Jason's cabins. He shuttled everyone around throughout the wedding day and was available via email, text, and phone any time we needed him or had a question. He worked with us to create the wedding weekend of our dreams and we would 100% percent recommend him and this venue to anyone!
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Elga Sent on 08/31/2018There will not be enough characters allowed here for me to fully express just how insanely happy we are with Shenandoah Woods as our wedding venue!!!!!!! First of all, yeah, they're pricier than some of the nearby venues and we went way over budget by picking them. BUT... WORTH! EVERY! DAMN! PENNY! There's a reason they're booked every weekend a full year out.
Everything about Shenandoah Woods was perfect, and the main reason for that was the owner Jason. Our wedding planner told us ShenWoods is her favorite venue to work at, because everything is so well thought out. Basically if any couple ever says "we could use X", he'll add it to the package. So not only do you have this amazing beautiful venue with a perfect view, but you have a full kitchen, and sliding barn doors that you can hide food trucks behind, and a super fancy but easy-to-use sound system, and (newly-added!) easy-drop plastic walls for bad weather, and great lawn games, and a beautiful ceremony location mere steps away (so folks don't need to travel between venues OR stand around awkwardly while a venue gets moved around), and a full catering kitchen, and a venue so beautiful and beautifully lit you don't need to bring any of your own decorations or lights, and a shuttle bus and golf cart, and a stocked fir pit, and a classic truck for photos, and an entirely separate second venue by a pond for things like brunches and rehearsal dinners, etc.
The absolute best thing, though, is the awesome set-up of having vacation rental cabins on hold for guests! I can't stress enough just how much we and our friend and family LOVED this! We wound up hosting an Adult Summer Camp for our guests for several days afterwards, and it was a big hit.
BEST. VENUE. EVER. -
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Krystal Sent on 07/24/2018STOP! Look no further for the perfect venue...I can’t even begin to express how amazing this place is. First, Jason, the owner, is super responsive, and will answer any questions you may have no matter how small. He is extremely Accommodating and laid back. Every time I checked my email there was somthing new coming to the venue, weather it be a new cabin he’s building, or upgrading equipment. They provide almost everything you need!! Tables, chairs, coolers, freezer, keg coolers, wine barrels corn hole boards ect...They also custom make you a beautiful wooden sign with you and your partners name and wedding date. It was the sweetest gesture and somthing we will have for a lifetime. We had the pleasure of staying at our cabin 2 days before the wedding, which truly allowed us to of some much needed R&R before our big day. We took full advantage of hot tub. Our rehersal was held at Somerset cabin, and unfortunately it rained that evening, however the kitchen and covered front porch more than accommodated our 60+ dinner guests. Our big day couldn’t have gone more perfect, even with the slight threat of a rainstorm, it moved right around the venue only to sprinkle for 5 seconds, just enough for luck. Jason called it, he told a guest, “it won’t rain, I’ve seen this kind of storm many times and that’s going to go right around.” And he couldn’t have been more spot on. The ceremony space offers the most beautiful Mountain View’s, making it the perfect place to be married. And The Pavillion is magical!! It comfortably accommodated my 170 guests. Which my guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the views were!! So many pictures were taken! The mountains, clouds, sunset! It is simply breathtaking. The set up and sound system for the DJ was perfect, my guests danced ALL NIGHT! Jason has put a lot of thought into this place and it really truly shows. We had a fabulous wedding with tons of memories. We’ve already made plans to vist again! So what are you waiting for?!
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Sean Sent on 07/18/2018Jason and his venue truly made our wedding weekend everything we wanted and more. He is literally the most responsive person ever. Gets back to you in lightening speed to emails, texts and phone calls making you feel like you are his only client (which clearly isn't true given he is booked out so far!). He is constantly making improvements to his properties and the venue. Most of our family, wedding party and guests stayed on site in the cabins and everyone was so impressed by the quality and condition of them all. Not to mention the GORGEOUS views. We ended up having our rehearsal dinner at the Keaton Ridge Cabin and was just perfect. The view were great and there was TONS of space on the bottom floor to host approximately 60 people. With the weather in flux that weekend, Jason was right there to make a last second ceremony change from the outdoor ceremony site in the woods to the reception pavilion and made it so it was not even noticeable that it was supposed to be different. He shuttled the wedding party around for pictures and guests home at the end of the night along with countless other tasks I probably aren't aware went on "behind the scenes". Overall we can not say enough good things about Jason and Shenandoah Woods. The BEST! We look forward to going back again to rent cabins in the wedding off season. If you are considering Shenandoah Woods, DO IT! It will be the best wedding decision you've made! -
Ona Sent on 11/19/2017Consistent with the other reviews, SW was above our price range but we fell in love with it and decided to splurge. It is a totally gorgeous venue and we loved that so many of our guests could stay in the on-site cabins. Jason was amazingly responsive to all our emails and questions, and went out of his way to make sure everything went smoothly. We had our welcome dinner and Sunday brunch at Somerset cabin, which was the perfect location and Jason offered to bring up extra tables and chairs from the pavilion. Our guests all commented on our gorgeous the ceremony site, Pavilion, and their cabins were. We couldn't have been happier with the venue!
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Samantha Sent on 10/24/2017Jason and his family were amazing, and everyone felt comfortable and relaxed, which meant we had a great party! Among the many wonderful perks of booking Shenandoah Woods were: a golf cart to bring grandparents to the ceremony site, flexibility working with my vendors on a last-minute rain/no-rain plan, heater setup on Labor Day weekend!, extreme flexibility with scheduling the shuttle, and accommodation of special requests. I can't wait until our anniversary when we can visit again! -
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Chelsea Sent on 06/25/2014We got married in the pavilion at Shenandoah Woods and had our rehearsal dinner at the Somerset cabin in June 2014. We didn't use the Joseph House but that is available as an alternative reception or rehearsal dinner site. An important detail to point out is that the pavilion reservation is for 48 hours so you are not rushed to set up and break down within a certain time frame and you don't have to wait for another wedding to finish. The venue itself is beautiful - our pictures are amazing. Our guests loved the fire pit and I was happy that the rain cleared up in time for us to use the new ceremony site. This is not a typical wedding factory type of venue so you will need to secure vendors for catering, flowers, and coordination. However, there are some amazing vendors who regularly work with Shenandoah Woods and we ended up using several of them and were very happy. If you are planning on going the DIY route then this is a perfect venue to use. -
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Clare Sent on 07/16/2019Highly Recommend this Beautiful Venue
We absolutely loved Shenandoah Woods the moment we had our first walk through. The mountain views, the beautiful pavilion, and onsite cabins were exactly what we are looking for and we booked almost immediately after seeing the venue. The owner, Jason, was very communicative and easy to work with, and the while the venue doesn't provide other services like catering, their website does have a list of vendors for all services. We hired many that were listed on his website. We can't say enough things about how wonderful our day was. Highly recommend! -
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