Host Your Event at Love Ridge
Our elevated perch on the crest of the Blue Ridge offers an inspirational setting for your wedding, retreat, reunion, or group gathering. Love Ridge can be yours for the day or an entire weekend. With sweeping mountain views and a variety of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, Love Ridge suits all types of events—from milestone celebrations to team off-sites. Our onsite accommodations—homes, cabins, and campsites—bring your group together, turning a single-day event into a shared experience to remember.
Please send us your details, and our experienced team will help bring your vision to life. For all event inquiries, please fill out our form.
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Close to home, yet a world away. Just 45 minutes from Charlottesville and only a few hours’ drive from Richmond, Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Virginia Beach, Love Ridge offers the perfect mix of accessibility and seclusion. Nestled high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s an easy-to-reach escape where the pace slows, the air is crisp, and the views go on for miles.
Richmond, VA: 2 Hours
Northern Virginia: 2 Hours
Washington, DC: 3 Hours
Virginia Beach, VA: 3.5 hours
| Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Gathering Lawn | Up to 200 guests |
| Lodge (Indoor) | 100 seated / 150 reception-style |
| Tented Event Lawn | Up to 200 seated |
| Overnight Lodging | 70 guests onsite (cabins + glamping sites) |
| Nearby Lodging | 10+ guests at Bear Cove + local hotels |
Parking: on-site parking for cars, buses, and shuttles.
Venues
Gathering Lawn
A flexible and scenic outdoor space perfect for ceremonies, keynotes, storytelling sessions, or family celebrations. Nestled among native wildflowers and dramatic greenstone outcroppings, the Gathering Lawn overlooks the Three Ridges Wilderness Area and offers a breathtaking backdrop for any kind of gathering. Whether you’re exchanging vows, renewing family ties, or kicking off a retreat, this open-air space creates a grounded and memorable setting.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests seated
The Lodge at Love Ridge
Our indoor event hub, the Lodge, blends rustic elegance with thoughtful functionality. It’s ideal for receptions, workshops, welcome dinners, planning sessions, or group meals. Inside, you’ll find:
- Customizable Lutron lighting system
- Sonos sound system
- 85″ TV for presentations or photo slideshows
- Cozy fireplace, full catering kitchen, and four restrooms
- High-speed Wi-Fi and a backup generator for peace of mind
Tented Event Lawn
Adjacent to the Lodge, our tent lawn provides a spacious and versatile area for seated dinners, receptions, or speaker sessions. Our trusted vendors like Skyline Tent Company can provide:
- Clear-top or traditional tent
- Full lighting and power setup
- Tables, chairs, and event rentals
- Local catering and bar service options
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Note: Events over 100 guests require a tent
Onsite Amenities & Equipment
Available with Your Venue Rental
Event Equipment:
Recreational Amenities:
- 100 wooden folding chairs
- 10 round 6-ft tables
- 4 rectangular 8-ft tables
- 6 cocktail tables (30″)
- 12 backed benches
- 6 wine barrels
- Outdoor picnic area with eight picnic tables
- 2 Solo stoves + outdoor grills
- Power access at all lawn spaces
- Communal fire pits
- On-site hiking and biking trails
- Mini-frisbee golf course
- Lawn games: cornhole, bocce, volleyball, spikeball
- Books, games, and DVDs available in cabins
Family Reunions, Weddings, large Gatherings
Weddings
Celebrate your wedding surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Love Ridge offers more than just a venue—it’s an unhurried, nature-inspired experience where you and your guests can gather for an entire weekend.
Corporate Retreats
Love Ridge offers a mountain-top gathering space for corporate teams, nonprofit boards, and multi-generational families. Our lodge and cabins create a cozy and functional hub where teams bond, families reconnect, and memories are made.
Family Reunions
Gather, reconnect, and make memories in the heart of the Blue Ridge. At Love Ridge Mountain Lodging, panoramic views, inviting cabins, and endless opportunities for adventure set the stage for meaningful time together.
Love for Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
Celebrate your love…
in Love, Virginia
“You’ve found your life partner. You both share a love of the Blue Ridge and the outdoors, and you want to have family and friends gather and share your commitment ceremony. Enter Love Ridge Mountain Lodging.”
—C-VILLE Weekly
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