Balcony Downs Venue & Retreat

I got married here in November and it was absolutely perfect! The house was plenty big to get ready in and very clean! We got married with the mountains behind us and it was breathtaking. The reception barn is big enough to fit all your loved ones and beautiful with all the lights! Brides to be: I 100% recommend Balcony Downs Venue & Retreat!!

Such a beautiful place! Morgan and Celeste are so professional and helpful! Absolutely love this place!

Balcony Downs was a dream come true for my wife and I. It was auch an incredible weekend for us and our friends and family. My groomsmen and I stayed in cottages and my finance at the time, and her bridesmaids, stayed in the manor house. We had our ceremony outside with the historic dairy barn and granary in the background and the beautiful autumn colored mountains behind them. We spent 3 days total with our loved ones and it truly felt like time stood still. We had breakfast in the big house, hiked in the woods behind the property, sat by the campfires and danced in the evenings under the strings lights, fished the pond, sat in the tree swings, etc. I can’t say it enough; balcony downs is a treasure and an incredibly special and historical property. You will never forget it and you will never regret it.

My husband and I got married at Balcony Downs in October of 2021. To say that we had a magical experience would be an understatement. Firstly, the venue is absolutely breathtaking. The foliage was just starting to turn, making it a picture perfect backdrop to our fall rustic wedding theme. Absolutely nothing beats the colors of the changing of the seasons in Virginia! The manor house provides a unique and intimate experience as you feel like you are traveling back in time once you walk through the doors. It was the most amazing experience for someone looking for a traditional southern wedding. Our guests were welcomed in the manor home along side the two other beautiful cottages on the property and we must say we were surprised at the level of dedication and care put in to make everyone feel warm and welcomed. They were immaculately clean, cozy and spacious enough to fit all of our guest and provide enough room for the bridesmaids and groomsmen to prepare for the big day. The fact that the venue is conveniently located on the property is a HUGE plus in terms of having a stress-free wedding experience! In terms of the venue, what looks like a typical “barn” on the outside proves to be the most beautiful aspect of all once you open the sliding doors. Decorated with beautiful chandeliers, warm lights and huge amounts of space to accommodate a large wedding with lots of room to dance and party! The coolest part were the multiple bonfires located just outside of the venue that our guest were able to enjoy as day turned to night and the party continued on! The management of the venue were SO awesome to work with as they made a point to always be there to help and answer any questions or concerns we had! Huge thank you to Celeste and Morgan for being such incredible hosts! Overall, I think Balcony Downs goes above and beyond to meet every single five star rating it has received and I would recommend it to anyone looking to have a beautiful, stress-free and magical wedding experience!

Absolutely beautiful wedding! I would totally recommend

We can't say enough good things about Balcony Downs Venue & Retreat! My husband and I are a wedding photographer and videographer team, and we've had the pleasure of capturing weddings at various venues throughout the country, but Balcony Downs stands out as one of the most extraordinary locations we've ever worked at. This venue is a photographer/videographer’s paradise, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and unique features that enhance every shot. There are various looks around the property that you can use throughout your wedding! From the unique Ruins, to the Manor House with a gorgeous bridal suite, to the event barn, and everything else in between, there's nothing better than having so many options! It doesn't end there because being surrounded by mountains all around is something special in and of itself. And I must say, we've seen Balcony Downs during every season, and it's truly beautiful all year long! In addition to the actual venue, working with the team at Balcony Downs is also something you are guaranteed to enjoy! Their team is responsive, genuine, kind, and accommodating. For us, we have seen this both from the vendor side as well as the client side when we booked their event barn for a baby shower. They are just a great group of people who care a lot about their venue and the people they have the pleasure of serving. All in all, if you want your wedding venue to be better than words can describe, look no further than Balcony Downs! It's the perfect place to start your happily ever after!

The wedding venue is breath taking and insanely accommodative. There’s enough room for your family and wedding party to stay on the property. The bridal suite is the perfect spot for you and your bridesmaids to get ready all together. Morgan went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly, taking the stress of our shoulders. Couldn’t recommend a better place to have a beautiful wedding!

I am so glad I had my wedding here! It is beautiful, elegant, and just amazing all the way around! The staff is incredible and willing to help you figure everything out! If you are looking for a wedding venue, look no further!

This place was a dream come true! We got married here a the staff was amazing! We stayed the whole weekend an it was lovely! We had everything we needed an woke up the next morning wanting to do it all over again! It was truly magical.