Valley Road Vineyards Reviews
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Katlin Sent on 11/30/2023
Dream Venue
We came across Valley Road while searching for a wedding venue and boy, are we glad we found them! We knew immediately upon visiting that this was the place for us. From the stunning views of the mountains to the dedicated, climate controlled reception and getting ready areas, it was the perfect venue for our wedding. Barb and the rest of the VRV team made sure our day was seamless and accommodated our requests. To top it off, their wine is spectacular, we received many positive reviews from our guests on the wine taste. The venue was also ideal as it has an area to host a rehearsal dinner the night before. We are looking forward to many future visits!Valley Road Vineyards's reply:
Thank you for such a lovely review (and your extremely nice comments about our wine)! It was SO MUCH fun working with you two -- y'all are so much fun and your day was a dream! I'm so glad you live close, because we hope you return often to re-live your wedding memories!! Best, Barbara -
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Carly G. Sent on 01/18/2024
A Magical Fall Wedding
My husband and I loved our experience with VRV as our wedding venue.
From the jump, we loved meeting with Barbara. The day we went venue shopping, we had a number of experiences in the area where we just felt like a number and they truly didn't care about us or getting our business. Barbara was genuinely interested in getting to know us as a couple and we felt cared for and valued. In an area where the wedding industry can be a machine, we felt like people - and more than that, family.
The wedding itself was intimate, accommodating, scenic, and everything we would have wanted. Barbara was amazing to work with, as we figured she would be from our amazing first meeting. We really appreciate her for being flexible and accommodating as plans came together and changed leading up to the wedding. In an industry of potentially flakey vendors, VRV/Barbara were extremely helpful in being the glue to hold everything together and keep things moving forward. I also want to give a big shout out to Ben who was the lead organizer for the venue on the wedding day and he was terrific; our grandmas, who needed to be escorted around via golf cart at times, seemed to have the best time and had a constant smile on their face in Ben's company.
I also must mention the pure beauty of the venue. My husband and I got married in late October and the trees could not have been more beautiful. The site of the ceremony was stunninh with the mountain backdrop and the barn had a magical feel in the Fall as it turned from day to night. Also the opportunity for the couple to go up to the top of the mountain for pictures was every bit as awesome as I thought it would be.
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Emily D. Sent on 12/06/2023The Perfect Venue!!
My husband and I got married at Valley Road Vineyards in September and truly had the most incredible experience! From the moment that we reached out with our initial inquiry, Barbara, Stan, and their team were amazingly responsive and ready to help with any questions or needs. Planning with them was truly a seamless progress. The wedding itself was the absolute best day of our lives! The getting ready area was spacious and perfect for our group. The ceremony lawn, photo spots, deck, and reception areas were absolutely gorgeous. We had the most amazing time with our guests and will remember our wedding forever! Everyone was so detail-oriented and ensured that our wedding was exactly as we envisioned. Our guests had amazing things to say about the venue and quality of service, too! Huge thanks to the whole Valley Roads team for the most perfect venue, delicious wine, and incredible support while planning!🤍Valley Road Vineyards's reply:
Emily -- Thank you so much for sharing your special day with Valley Road Vineyards. It was an amazingly beautiful day -- starring the most gorgeous and in-love couple! We have adored getting to know you both, as well as your wonderful parents. Looking forward to having you back to the winery to celebrate your wedding memories over the years! ❤️ Barbara -
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Amanda K. Sent on 12/12/20235 Star Experience
When my husband and I started visiting vineyards in Virginia, Valley Road was our first stop. We both knew immediately that any additional venue would have some VERY large shoes to fill, and we were right. Nothing compared to the beautiful landscaping and views, the immediate feeling of comfort and home as if your parents used to sip wine there while you played among the laughter and cheer of other visitors - not to mention the DELICIOUS wine. To this day, any other vineyard I visit has not been able to serve up a better Sauvignon Blanc.
Barbara had us hooked from our first greeting and still welcomes me with open arms each time i visit. It really shows that they aren't just holding another event but truly invested in your experience. I was (and still am!) so proud to show my friends and family our chosen wedding venue and every time we arrived, Barbara would smile and say "it's all open for you, have fun!" and made us feel like insiders to an elite club.
We were blessed to have so many great vendors (who ALL came from a recommendation list Barbara provided!!) but the venue was truly the foundation for our perfect day.
I look forward to visiting again and know i'll be greeted with warm smiles and the perfect pour.
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Zena K. Sent on 10/29/2022Stunning Views and Professional/Amazing Owner
Stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the adjacent lake from both the lawn ceremony site, as well as the reception location which also functions as the alternative 'rain plan' ceremony location. The 'getting ready' areas for the groomsmen (The Lodge) and the bridesmaids (The Loft) were spacious, photogenic, and provided a great comfortable space for everyone while preparing for the ceremony. The reception and cocktail hour location provided the perfect combination of both indoor and outdoor space for comfort in most weather.
Barbara, Stan, and the staff at Valley Road were all friendly and professional from our first visit to tour the venue through to our wedding day. We planned our wedding from out of state, and the communication and responsiveness of Barb and the rest of the staff left us feeling assured that our wedding day would proceed without any issue. They provided detailed information about the venue and the furnishings available along with a long list of recommended vendors familiar with the venue that we used to source the majority of our vendors.Valley Road Vineyards's reply:
Zena & Bill,
You two were a dream couple... so lovely and wonderful to work with from the minute we met you! And what a 'dream team ' of vendors you assembled to pull off an amazing wedding day. It was simply perfect -- and we are just so fortunate that you chose Valley Road Vineyards to be a part of it! I know you are are a long way away... but hope our wine keeps us connected in between your visits up north ;) XOXO Barbara and the Valley Road team -
Caden S. Sent on 11/30/2022
So beautiful
The sights from Valley Road Vineyards are unbeatable, no matter the weather! Our wedding, planned scheduled months in advance, landed right when a tropical storm was passing through! Luckily for us, Valley Road Vineyards had the space for a last second indoor wedding. The views of were still so gorgeous from indoors, and we were given a voucher to return for pictures in the vineyard next Spring. The wines there were amazing and the team there is so supportive and helpful.Valley Road Vineyards's reply:
Caden,
What a kind and thoughtful review (and I love the photo of us at the end)! You and Christa are such a lovely couple and I'm so glad you were able to have a gorgeous wedding, in spite of the nasty weather. The views in the photos are truly gorgeous -- I'm glad you got to enjoy them. Can't wait until you ALL return in the Spring for your vineyard photos ;) Best, Barbara, Alex, and the entire Valley Road team -
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Emily S. Sent on 10/22/2022Absolutely stunning venue and great team!!
When looking for a wedding venue, as soon as we entered Valley Road Vineyards, we knew it was the one! From the stunning back drop to the beautiful barn, this is the place for a beautiful wedding. Barbara, Stan, and Ben were so helpful from the beginning stages of planning to everything on our big day! We had many unexpected changes due to rain on our day, and they all helped to ensure everything went smoothly. We even buried a bottle of bourbon a month before and Ben went out in the rain to dig it up for us!! Our pictures so far have been STUNNING! All of our guests shared how wonderful the venue was. I can not thank Valley Road Vineyards enough for being a part of our big day. This place will hold a special place in our hearts forever, we can't wait to come back and visit!!Valley Road Vineyards's reply:
Thank you, Emily & Derek!
You two proved that a gorgeous couple and well-planned wedding, can overcome whatever Mother Nature throws at you (buried bourbon bottle notwithstanding!). You two had the most wonderful 'joie de vivre' through the entire planning process and we SO loved getting to know you! Can't wait for you to come back and visit!
All our best, Barbara, Stan, Ben, & the rest of the VRV team -
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Carolyn B. Sent on 10/25/2020Extraordinary
We had many doubts about our “COVID Wedding” going smoothly months before our big day on August 22, 2020. Sarah at Valley Road Vineyards helped us through all of our concerning points, big or small, with no sense of seeming troubled by tasks she may have never even thought about being a thought or issue when she went into this business. Our day was beyond amazing. As all wedding days are quite a whirlwind, all parts of the day went very smoothly and seamlessly, and safe! What a bonus that this venue is on some of the most beautiful land with stunning views; rain or shine. I would recommend Sarah and her team at Valley Road Vineyards 100 percent. We wish we could do it all over again!Valley Road Vineyards's reply:
Carolyn & Calvin, Thank you for your kind words. It was my pleasure (as well as the rest of Team VRV) to help your day go exactly as you had envisioned -- full of love & laughter, beautiful, fun, and safe! It has been wonderful working with you over the last year and I really appreciate you working with me to handle of all the twists and turns that COVID handed you. Wishing you two all the happiness in the world -- and hoping that we see you back soon (not just in Frosé season)! Best -- Sarah (plus Barbara, Stan, and all of us at Valley Road Vineyards) -
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Jessie D. Sent on 09/25/2021The best experience!!
We booked my daughter’s Sunday wedding celebration with Valley Road Vineyards only 6 months out from her wedding date due to a disagreement with a prior venue. THE BEST DECISION WE EVER MADE. From the get-go Valley Road’s Director of Marketing and co-owner, Barbara Joynes, took great care of us. Calm demeanor, outstanding communication, organization, and flexibility….we were in expert hands. Barbara and her husband Stan, the resident wine guru, met with the LA-based bride and groom for the first time two days before the wedding to pick out wine for the wedding day, as well as general wine shop talk. The bride and groom were delighted to finally meet Barbara and Stan and were really excited about the wine selections. The venue itself was perfect for our needs, reasonably priced, and convenient to Charlottesville, in Afton VA. They have clearly invested a lot of thought/energy/money into making it not only a lovely event venue, but also a wonderful place to stop for a delicious glass/bottle of wine and gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Bride’s loft in the event barn was perfectly appointed, with a killer mountain view, as was the Groom’s lodge near the ceremony site. The event barn with its deck was spacious and on a beautiful September evening many of our guests were able to dine outside. The front dining room of the barn is open on three sides so even those dining inside enjoyed the fresh air…a must have during Covid. There were a number of areas available for the ceremony site, and they had a solid rain plan. There were lots of lovely touches (stringed lighting, wine barrels for flower arrangements, wine barrel tables, lanterns, rustic high-tops, etc.) that really added to the charm of the venue. If wedding photographs are important to you, as they were to my daughter, there was no shortage of scenic spots for pictures. I cannot recommend Valley Road Vineyards enough…Valley Road Vineyards's reply:
Jessie -- You were a "dream" mom to work with! No easy task with planning a wedding for a couple that is 3000 miles away! But what a gorgeous celebration it was! Thank you for choosing Valley Road Vineyards as the venue in which to celebrate it -- it was our honor and pleasure. And I'm personally glad that you're just down the road so that we can keep in frequent touch! All our best, Barbara, Stan, and the entire VRV team -
Melissa R. Sent on 10/12/2021
Thank you VRV!!
Valley Road Vineyard was the PERFECT venue for our special day! From the moment my fiancé and I toured Valley Road with Barbara, we just had a feeling it was our venue. Barbara and her husband Stan were a great help when it came to planning our big day. Barbara answered all of our questions during the venue tour and also stood out to us because of the way she really made an effort to get to know us as a couple. We felt we were in good hands! The price to hold a wedding at Valley Road is very reasonable and the venue is absolutely GORGEOUS! The barn that we had the reception in was the perfect size and we loved the open layout as well as the rustic decor including wine barrel bar tables! One of my favorite parts of the venue was the beautiful bridal suite! There is also a separate little barn for the Groomsmen suite which was perfect. We had the ceremony outside in front of the vines- talk about beautiful!! Barbara and the rest of the VRV team were amazing when it came to transforming the ceremony space into the perfect place for us to say "I do." :) I can't help but to look back at the photos in awe! Many of our guests commented on the beauty of the mountain and vineyard views. A highlight was driving up to the TOP of the vineyard with our photographer after the ceremony to get some romantic sunset photos. The view from up there is spectacular and made for a special moment from our wedding day that I will never forget! The barn was the perfect place for all the dancing and celebrating that came after. :) I can't say enough about how amazing our wedding day was thanks to Valley Road! Barbara was quick to communicate with us throughout our wedding planning process, and kept us calm when any stress came about! I assure you that if you choose VRV for your wedding venue.. you will be in good hands. :) On the wedding day we received a very thoughtful gift basket from the staff at VRV. :) My now husband and I are members of the Valley Road wine club and now consider Barbara, Stan, and the rest of the VRV staff to be part of our lives! We love Valley Road and look forward to coming back time and time again to taste the wine and enjoy reminiscing on our beautiful day. Thank you Valley Road!
-Melissa (September 2021 Bride)
Thank you to Aaron Watson Photography for the photos in this review* :)Valley Road Vineyards's reply:
Melissa and Matt: What a STORYBOOK wedding you two had -- I can't imagine a dreamier couple! Plus, Melissa, you thought of EVERY detail to ensure that it was the most perfect day ever! We are so happy that you chose Valley Road Vineyards for this most special day of days -- and we hope to see you at the winery often in the months and years to come! All our best, Barbara, Stan, and the entire VRV team -
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Kerri R. Sent on 01/14/2023Want a perfect wedding? Use Valley Road Vineyards.
Want a perfect wedding? Use Valley Road Vineyards. Barbara, one of the owners at Valley Road Vineyards makes the wedding experience smooth and perfect - the exact things you need on your wedding day! Not only is Valley Road a gorgeous winery with their picturesque view of a glass-like lake with the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains behind it, but they have a beautiful, high-vaulted-ceiling barn with sliding barn doors for your guests to continue enjoying the view during your wedding!
Getting ready in their Bridal Loft couldn't be more comforting and easy. It's the quintessential design with comfy and the most beautiful, soft furnishings. Your 'getting-ready' pictures will be on point in this bright, yet warm space. It has large windows that allow you to either enjoy the view or look down below as guests arrive and check in on the status of the on-goings!
The Gentlemen's Lodge, while I wasn't in there the day of, was especially enjoyed by my husband and his buddies. It is masculine and resembles a fancy, exemplary man retreat/manspace/man cave - just exactly the way everyone wishes their own looked!
The vineyard photographs at sunset, if you have an evening wedding, will be timed just right. Barbara writes down the time of sunset in her planner for everyday! Now how's that for some forethought!?
Ah - and I can't leave out they have the BEST WINE EVER! I love their wine. Love it. LOOOVE it. Your guest's - whether they are red or white drinkers - VRV has a special touch when it comes to growing and making their wine. Stan, Barbara's husband will be around and that's rare to see your owners on site and caring so much about everyday processes out in the open - my wedding photographer said as much. She said, "I've never seen the owner's on-site as involved and caring the way Barbara and Stan are." And she's been to a LOT of weddings.
It's so true, they make everything extra special and will have you feeling like part of the family! Now, go with haste, and book your wedding at Valley Road Vineyards! -
Brittany M. Sent on 07/29/2021
Outstanding Venue run by Outstanding People
Our wedding planning process could have been much more stressful with all that covid threw at us, but Stan and Barbara and the whole team at Valley Road made it enjoyable. We loved the space and our guests raved about the views. They were a breeze to work with and were always flexible with our requests and scheduling throughout the process.Valley Road Vineyards's reply:
What a gorgeous wedding -- what a gorgeous couple! It was so wonderful celebrating with you and your Wisconsin crew (and so many others)! Still can't get over your STUNNING photos. Thank you, Brittany and Zach, for allowing us to be a part of such a lovely day and becoming such a special part of our VRV family over the past two years. You two handled everything '2020' threw at you beautifully. Looking forward to seeing you here often in the future! Barbara, Stan, and all of us at Valley Road Vineyards -
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Lisa P. Sent on 07/21/2021Fantastic Wedding Venue at Best Value
Barbara at Valley Roads was so easy to work with. They have a terrific layout with multiple locations for a scenic ceremony with several backdrops. The property also has a bridal prep suite, a groomsmen's prep house and an awesome 'barn' with a beautiful lawn for an indoor, outdoor or combined reception. It provided exceptional flexibility for inclement weather. Barbara also recommended an terrific wedding coordinator (Hannah Dubit) who worked seamlesly with Barbara to accomodate our vision. Barbara also provided two different walk throughs with the coordinator to cover any details. The price and amenities that Valley Roads provided were exceptional compared to other venues we looked at. I would definitely recommend them. First class customer service and value. Lastly, after planning this special occasion over several months, my husband and I were so impressed with Barbara and Valley Road, and we will continue to enjoy their wines and hospitality in the future.Valley Road Vineyards's reply:
Lisa, We can't thank you enough for selecting Valley Road Vineyards for Jessica & Oliver's wedding. It has been such a pleasure getting to know both families -- and especially the couple! You designed a gorgeous event and a FUN party! I'm so glad we, as part of your vendor team, were able to make it delightful and stress-free day for you and a memory your family will cherish forever. Can't wait to see you & Randy back here soon! Barbara, Stan, and all of us at Valley Road Vineyards -
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