Valley Road Vineyards Reviews

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!

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.

Overall, if I could give the venue 10 stars here, I would. Could not recommend enough.

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!🤍

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.

-Amanda and Wyeth (6.17.2023)

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.

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 was the very first choice we made for our wedding and proved itself over and over again to be one of the best choices we made. Barbara and the entire team were so incredibly welcoming and helpful every step of the way - everything from the initial tour to the walk-through and wine tasting was above and beyond what we expected. I planned the majority of our wedding from states away and it never felt like a barrier with this team. The day of was flawless and miles beyond what I envisioned. The space was amazing and so well stocked and set up; having Barbara on hand all day was invaluable; guests raved about the views and scenery as well as the location (proximity to Charlottesville 10/10!). We could not have asked for a better venue. Thank you VRV for the perfect day. Can't wait to toast with our leftover wine!

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 was everything we could have asked for in a venue and more! Barbara and the rest of the staff always went out of their way to make us feel special and like their top priority, despite the fact that I know they must be working with tons of other couples at the same time. Our guests were blown away by the gorgeous views and barn set-up. We really loved how much fresh air could circulate through the barn throughout the entire reception, which helped us feel more at ease with covid concerns. Last but certainly not least, we also got tons of comments about the quality of the wine too, which is sometimes sacrificed at other vineyard event venues. We can't recommend VRV enough!

We loved having our wedding at Valley Road Vineyards. Our wedding was in March, so we had the ceremony inside the barn with the barn doors open so we could keep our guests warm while also still having an amazing mountain view, and it was perfect. When we were looking for venues, we found that many did not have a good rain/backup indoor location option, but VRV's does not lose anything from being indoors. It is still gorgeous, so it is a great option if you are worried about bad weather. The outdoor locations also have a great view, and we got some amazing pictures up on the hill of the vineyard. They also have a beautiful staircase indoors that I (the bride) walked down during my entrance to the ceremony.

The staff with VRV is also very kind and responsive. They were helpful in answering our questions and very supportive throughout the process.

Additionally, their wines are great! They were a big hit at our wedding. You have to buy a certain amount of wine based on your guest count, so this may not work if you think not many people will drink wine, but we had a fair amount of people who don't drink alcohol at our wedding, and we still had most of it gone by the end of the day. We got to keep our few bottles of leftover wine and are saving it for special occasions. Overall, I definitely recommend VRV!

We have lived in the Charlottesville area for several years now. Ever since moving back I have admired the beautiful red barn at Valley Road as a potential wedding venue and I am so thankful that we chose to host our big day here. Barbara and Stan were wonderful to work with and were extremely responsive and helpful. This venue is great because you can host your ceremony indoors or out and either will turn out beautifully with the mountains in the background. I cannot recommend this venue enough for anyone planning a rustic/barn/vineyard wedding!

We had our wedding at VRV in October 2021, and everything was fantastic. First of all, we had been to Charlottesville many times but had yet to see VRV (probably because it is somewhat new). If you're familiar with wineries in the area but not VRV, don't let that deter you. It is an absolutely stunning venue and the team is extremely helpful, communicative, professional, and experienced in events. Barbara and her team will make you feel like family and are very responsive to their brides/grooms (which is super important when you're stressed over details). Part of the reason we chose this venue is because the indoor-outdoor space was great for COVID. Our guests commented that they felt very comfortable inside because of all the large barn doors that were open and provided ventilation. They also provide stunning views of the mountains. 10/10 recommend!

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!

We just got married here and I can’t recommend it enough. Valley Roads is a beautiful venue with an amazing view! Barbara and Alex were wonderful to work with. It was my dream venue and I’m in love with it. Barbara and Alex were amazing and were so helpful the entire way through. They also work with a lot of great vendors that they recommend to you.

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…

My wife Sarah and I were so happy to host our wedding guests at Valley Road Vineyard. Stan and Barbara were fantastic to us during every step of the process. Valley Road was our first stop on a tour of possible reception locations in Charlottesville. We live in Richmond, so we wanted to make a day out of it. We budgeted about 45 minutes of time at each spot, but ended up spending about 2 hours at Valley Road just talking with Barbara and Stan. As soon as we got in the car, we both were sure we found our spot. We still did our due diligence and went to the other locations, but we knew what we wanted. We signed with them that week.
In the following months, we made sure to stop by Valley Road on our trips up to Charlottesville. Barbara was flexible with our schedules, and made time to give our family and friends tours of the reception area. Stan was always happy to come by and talk about the wine, and he made sure to inform us when they were running out of one bottle in case we wanted to secure it for the wedding. They were flexible with their spaces, and had prompt correspondence with us. One amazing highlight was the Gator ride to the top of the mountain where Sarah and I were able to get several sunset pictures of just the two of us. Though the festivities are over, Valley Road Vineyard will continue to be a staple of our Charlottesville visits.

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* :)

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!

VRV has such a beautiful view of the mountains that makes it a dream wedding venue! The airy and rustic barn was also perfect for the reception. Barbara and Alex were so helpful both leading up to and during the wedding. We couldn't have imagined a better place for our big day!!!

I always wanted to get married at a winery, and when I went to Valley Road Vineyards for the first time, I fell in love. My friends and I jokingly inquired about weddings there and who would have thought 3 years later that would be where I actually got married!
Valley Road is also where my now husband proposed, and from then and through the wedding, Barbara, Stan, and the Valley Road team have been nothing short of AMAZING and accommodating to work with. Every question was answered quickly and with enthusiasm, and they will do whatever they can for you. They truly make you feel like you are so important and give you their undivided attention.
The views are SPECTACULAR for pictures. They even take you up in a gator to the top of the vineyards after the ceremony for some beautiful golden hour shots. Everyone has continually been complimenting Barbara and how great and involved she was throughout the wedding day, which is pretty awesome for a co-owner of a venue to be during the event! I also like how the location of the ceremony and reception have a sense of privacy from the rest of the vineyard so you feel like you have it to yourself, and the ceremony and reception are in walking distance from each other. They have a beautiful getting ready spot for both the bride/bridesmaids and groom/groomsmen as well. Everything you truly need for your wedding day is in one spot!
The Valley Road team truly cares about your event and their vineyard, and they are ALWAYS adding new things to improve their vineyard and the wedding venue. I cannot wait to see how much it is going to continually get more amazing each year! I highly recommend Valley Road Vineyards for your wedding!

My wife and I just recently got married at Valley Road vineyards. The staff was very accommodating to us and the venue was spectacular. The space allowed our guests ample space and an amazing setting for our gathering.

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.

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.

The staff at VRV was nothing but helpful at every step of the way, they went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our special day went off without a hitch. Barbara was absolutely lovely to work with, and did her absolute best to accommodate us. However, the venue itself was more than enough to satisfy any desire we could have had. The views were absolutely stunning. The staff took us up to the top of the vineyard, just when the light of the day was the most beautiful for photos. I would happily recommend VRV to anyone who wants their wedding to be a truly unforgettable event!

VRV is a beautiful venue and the space was exactly what we wanted. Barbara is fantastic to work with and she really paid attention to detail in planning and execution. Great place and wonderful experience!!!