Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn

could use. It was daunting trying to juggle which restrictions or accommodations you were or were not okay with. From the moment I arrived at Briar Patch and met the staff, I was blown away by how friendly and accommodating they were to my needs. The owner Ellen is 100% welcoming to her brides and supporting their dream weddings. They have a fantastic wedding package that includes not only housing in their main house but also the venue rental property itself for 3 days, 2 nights. While the sticker price may shock you at first, you balance it out with the fact that you can house much of your bridal party (or other guests), have a ample time to set-up/breakdown decorations, full use of their facilities such as extensive grounds, pool, and hot-tub, and fully furnished house and fully stocked kitchen. The staff is incredibly sweet and attentive, and you are not nitpicked or charged for every add on or request you want. This alone…the feeling of being cared for and treated fairly was one of the main reasons I went with Briar Patch. I felt like their biggest joy was in helping me have a spectacular wedding day and not just another tick on their checklist. The venue space is large, airy, and light. It has a very homey and warm feeling when done up, so it feels very intimate and cozy (yet trust me plenty of space for guests, dance floor, and decorations). I highly recommend this venue if you want a warm and loving reception, with a highly attentive staff, and a beautiful nature filled backdrop. Also, as a side note, I highly recommend hiring their in-house coordinating service. I used them and my day went off without a hitch with Ali as my day-of coordinator!

eption room. I would definitely recommend it!

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with us, was such a pleasant experience. The Chicken Coop also allowed extended family to stay near by, allowing us to connect with family for a longer period of time. The property itself is gorgeous - barns, horses, hilltops, greenery, etc. Every spot is picture perfect. The Fox Den worked out great for the reception - comfortably fit all of our guests for both a dinner and for dancing. Plus, the patio off of the Den was great for guests to catch some fresh air, mingle and enjoy making s'mores. We had the ceremony on a hilltop over looking some hills in the background. Walking up there with it fully decorated and full of guests continues to bring tears to my eyes. It was just stunning. A lot of Briar Patch's preferred vendors have done several events there and know how to make sure everything flows smoothly. However, Briar Patch is also great in allowing you to bring in other vendors as you please. The ability to bring your own alcohol was appreciated and a huge money saver! Briar Patch was the perfect place to get married, so glad we chose the location.

unday at noon to set up for the rehearsal dinner on site that night as well as for our wedding on Monday, and then finally brunch on Tuesday morning. I primarily worked with Ali, who was absolutely fantastic! She was warm, supportive, and helped me wrangle my crazy family! The best part about the wedding was that Briar Patch is dog-friendly- so our 2 mutts were there, plus 5 other family dogs!! Plus both our families and the entire wedding party stayed at the B&B. The whole grounds were ours all weekend (well modified weekend since we got married on a Monday). I cannot say enough good things about this venue. Highly highly recommend. I also included a note written by my brother-in-law. Clearly, Briar Patch Wowed everyone!!

mony to inside wedding ceremony at a moments notice in case the weather changed, fortunately, the weather cooperated and we had the outside wedding of our dreams. The Briar Patch team had great suggestions for overflow hotels, transportation, catering, floral, wedding planning and cake vendors. Not only was the Briar Batch team accommodating and professional, they made my family feel at home for the weekend. Pre-wedding, I was able to drop in and show the venue to my mom when she came to town, with short notice. Family is very important to us, the fact that we were able to share our wedding weekend with both sides of our family in one place was spectacular. The staff at the Briar Patch made our family feel welcomed, their flexibility with check-in was key with people coming from near and far. We had our rehearsal dinner on the property and the Briar Patch staff made sure we had everything we needed from chairs, tables and lighting to pull off an outdoor, evening, pool-side dinner.

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rty got to spend the weekend with us at the Bed and Breakfast which gave us even more time with our closest friends and family. Another reason we picked Briar was because they had both outdoor and indoor options. We knew we were chancing it, having our wedding on Labor Day weekend, and even though it ended up raining, we were still very happy with how everything turned out, as were our guests! The staff and owner at Briar are incredibly helpful and nice, they were willing to help create the special day and weekend that we wanted.

ything more. Despite the rain, we had everything we needed from Friday evening until we left on Sunday. Extra thanks to Ali who was there for us with a great deal of patience and kindness no matter how many questions we asked or requests we made. We would not have changed a thing. This venue is the perfect place to have a wedding.

backdrop for the ceremony and their reception hall is very elegant. We want to recognize Ali Werner for her expertise and assistance with referring us to vendors for our wedding and helping to coordinate the ceremony/reception plan, to name a few items. She was awesome to work with and she helped to coordinate our wedding perfectly. If you are looking for a beautiful location and venue in Middleburg to get married in, we would highly recommend Briar Patch.

B booked for bridal party and family. I personally found it less stressful to know that once we arrived Friday night I didn't have to travel anywhere else during the wedding. Our wedding was on Oct 29th, and we completely lucked out with the weather. There were tons of scenic shots for the photographers to work with; hill sides, old barns, fencing, and the main house itself. I worked mostly with Henriette and she was WONDERFUL! She will give you amazing tips & tricks on how to survive your wedding. It seems like every other weekend prior to the wedding we had friends & family that wanted to see the estate, and Henriette was always accommodating. There were definitely a few things I would do differently about my wedding, but picking The Briar Patch was one of the best decisions we did! We can't wait to go back to The Briar Patch for our anniversary and finally get to check out all the amazing wineries in the area.

ernoon to Sunday noon; excellent rain plan; flexibility in vendor choice. Briar Patch is very up front about all costs. An important budgeting note: they require you to book all 12 rooms of the B&B along with the site fee. We decided it was worth the extra expense to extend our (parents’) generosity to our wedding party. It worked out perfectly: groom and I shared the cottage, our parents and brothers took the 3 rooms in the “Chicken Coop”, and our remaining bridesmaids and groomsmen fit in the 8 rooms of the guesthouse. Ellen recommended we use Henriette Buell of Lemon Thyme Events for month-of and day-of coordination services. We took Ellen’s advice and are so glad we did! (See our review on her vendor page). I cannot stress how wonderful the exclusive use for the weekend is. It allowed us to be completely relaxed, comfortable, and prepared. We started our weekend with a rehearsal dinner on the lawn area by the pool. The day of our wedding, we made a bit of a risky call to have the ceremony outdoors after some thundershowers passed. We did not regret it – the hilltop made for a beautiful setting, with the Piedmont hills in the background. Given the heat, we held cocktail hour indoors, in the space adjacent to the reception hall, and then opened the doors to the reception hall for dinner. The incomparable Culinary Delights by Feist, who I also highly, highly recommend, catered both our rehearsal dinner and reception dinner, including the fabulous cake! We ended the night with an after party by the pool, and a number of our guests decided to take a dip! Extra touches: two friendly horses on site; relaxing pool; cozy breakfast; spacious & well-stocked bridal suite!)

meant so much. My wife (then a fiancee) and I stayed there and it was a beautiful. Some family came a day before and the breakfast and the self-catered lunches were a mini-party in themselves. We held the wedding outside under the huge maple tree and it looked exquisite. It was a country wedding in nature and not so far from the city. The reception was held in their reception hall that was right there. There was no lag going from ceremony to party. Everything just flowed together. The staff helped us coordinate and plan at the last minute even while the caterers were there. We used the patio after the dinner to smoke cigars and had a small bonfire all the while dancing was going on inside -- there was something for everyone. Everyone asked how we found such a hidden jem and commented on the beautiful scenery.

Briar Patch allows you the option of booking the entire property for the weekend (from 4pm on Friday until 12pm Sunday) and I can't stress enough how wonderful it is to have the entire place for your exclusive use. I loved the fact that our bridal party was able to stay the whole weekend with us. We had our rehearsal dinner by the pool Friday night. Saturday, we got married by the tree out in the front yard, and then had our reception in the Fox Den. We used Henriette Buell from Lemon Thyme Events to help with our day of coordination. Her assistant Ali was there to coordinate for us on our wedding day, with help from Jackie. They did a wonderful job making sure everything ran smoothly and made sure we were taken care of. All of the staff at Briar Patch were very friendly and made us feel like we were right at home. We loved having the homemade breakfast each morning while we were there! There truly aren’t enough words to describe how perfect Briar Patch, is and we can’t wait to return for our one-year anniversary.

e venue for us. A few of the many amazing features of the Briar Patch--1) our family and bridal party could stay on sight 2) stunning views 3) the ENTIRE property is yours for the weekend and 4) you can bring your own liquor and wine. The Briar Patch was extremely responsive to emails and phone calls--often responding within hours if not minutes. They were very accommodating--allowing us to tour the property multiple times throughout the planning process. They provided helpful tips and have list of vendors we could use but were not obligated to do so. They worked to make sure our wedding weekend was truly memorable. We couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else--this was an entire weekend of memories and not simply a day. Thank you Briar Patch and staff for making our wedding weekend so memorable.

ave we were able to keep the party going! A lot of my bridal party was from out of town so it was really nice having all of them in one location for the wedding weekend. we never had to worry about any one being late. The Briar Patch staff was also very helpful in setting up and knowledgeable about what the best floor plans would be. Plus breakfast in the morning was amazingly delicious!

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ughout the wedding weekend. (They even baked us cookies as a welcome!) There are lots of options (both indoor and outdoor) for every part of the festivities, from the rehearsal dinner to the reception. The venue was much more relaxing than other weddings we've attended, which helped us enjoy our special weekend even more.

relaxed. They are such lovely people that I started feeling like a friend rather than a client. Our guests raved over how beautiful the venue was, and those that stayed on site loved their rooms. Briar Patch embodies Virginia country charm - you can't take a bad picture! The venue, both inside and out, is absolutely stunning, unique, and extremely special. As a bride, The Cottage is the ideal on-site space to get ready before the event. With its own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and large sitting space, it provides privacy if you want it, and also allows plenty of space to hang out with family & friends. There is also ample space for the groom to get ready in another with friends/groomsmen. I could not give Briar Patch a higher recommendation. I wish I could do it all over again. I wouldn't change a thing.

te and they didn't try and overcharge us even though we moved to a different season. This and many other reasons, were a great weight lifted off our shoulders, considering we were paying for our wedding by ourselves. We rented out the entire place for our wedding weekend. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception at the site. The staff was so helpful coordinating my wedding planner and caterer so that we had nothing to worry about for food or set up and tear down for either the ceremony or reception. This was so nice because I could then focus on other things I needed to get done for the wedding making sure my guests were comfortable. We had our rehearsal dinner at the pool which was awesome! Even though people were being rowdy and having fun at the pool this didn't bother people who were staying in the main house, chicken coop or cottage. I stayed in the chicken coop with my bridesmaids and it was so nice! Everything was brand new and it was roomy and perfect for us to get ready. My husband stayed in the cottage, where we ended up staying the night of our wedding. It was big and cozy and perfect for the guys to get ready. All of our guests loved their rooms and had nothing but good things to say about our entire wedding weekend. They all had so much fun and we really did create awesome memories. The food in the morning was great and really went with the home/laid back/cozy feel we were going for. I could go on and on about the staff, the site, the location but let me just leave you with this: if you want an awesome, fun, beautiful, memorable wedding, go with this place. You will not feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or hopeless because you will have a good group of people who are professional and have planned and thrown (including the owners daughter's wedding) many weddings. You will be left with many great memories and will be so happy with the result.

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omey feel of the accommodations was great. Enough safe for 150 guests. We did everything inside - they did a complete turnover from the ceremony to the reception. Plenty of space for the DJ, the buffet dinner setup, the dancing... Everything was perfect. I wish I could relive the day over again

out of their way to make sure things are set up just how you would like, or even better. I wasn't even going to have formal tables set up for the rehearsal dinner (very informal, and I didn't want to add extra factors into an already busy weekend) but they asked and I said sure why not. They then proceeded to set up an entire area with tables and chairs to have a more structured rehearsal dinner, which was great. They even ran some errands for us when a family member or wedding party member would have had to do it otherwise. It really saved us time and hassle. That all being said, sometimes it is hard to locate employees on the premises during the weekend, but if you get one of their phone numbers, it isn't too hard to find whatever answer you are looking for. The venue is more expensive, but you get the whole place all weekend, includes breakfasts, and they don't nickel and dime you with random fees like some places do (cake cutting, corkage fee, bringing outside vendor, bringing your own liquor, etc. ) The money we saved by having everything at one venue and being able to bring in our own vendors and alcohol likely made up the difference between having the wedding at another venue. I would recommend this venue.

le, we wanted our wedding to feel like a family reunion, we wanted something cute and scenic, and something that reminded me of being at my grandfather's house as a child. We drove up the long gravel driveway, under the canopy of trees, and at the end of the drive we saw the beautiful historic main house. We knew we found something special. We walked the grounds, saw all the adorable rooms, the grand reception hall with huge crystal chandeliers, the more intimate wood beamed cocktail room, the open patio with the amazing view, the pool and hot tub, and finally the ceremony site. A large open site with a huge tree front and center. I turned to my then-fiance and told him, I think this is it. Once we sat down and started talking dates and costs, they informed us of "Dan's Deals". My fiance and I were going to be paying for our entire wedding ourselves, so budget was a huge factor. They offered us a great deal if we booked a date that was 3 months away. My fiance and I love a good challenge, so after getting the parents' approval we decided to go for it. The venue and everyone working at the venue was MORE than perfect. Everyone was super responsive, available to answer questions at nearly any time in the day, sweet, smiling and just seemed to love their job! The venue itself was beautiful, clean, amazing. I felt like I was living in a fairy tale the entire weekend. We would walk around at night surrounded by fireflies, little bunnies, frogs, and even a little groundhog poked his head out to see what was going on. It was better than anything I ever imagined. The sheets were so soft and comfortable, and they even found a pair of sunglasses someone had left behind and mailed them to me! Best weekend of my life.

lorist, and therapist. The location is very flexible with opportunities to save. We had our wedding Thanksgiving weekend, which allowed us to use all of the rooms from Wednesday to Sunday. Along with Henriette's help, it was a relaxed and well organized week! We also used Six Star Catering, Mike Bell from MrDeeJay, Amie Otto Photography, and Dolche Film Studios, and First Impressions Salon as our other vendors. They were all incredible and worked well as a team. It was an excellent combination! We had an indoor wedding with shuttles to the nearby Hampton Inn, which allowed for a safe and easy wedding. Aside from the onsite amenities, the owners are incredibly kind and flexible. The staff was always friendly, the breakfast was incredible, and I felt supported throughout the whole week!

l was fun and relaxing! Our wedding ceremony on the hilltop was perfect! The cocktail hour was held outside as well, it was in front of the house with lawn games. The reception hall is set up really nicely for wedding receptions and I love the big chandeliers. On Sunday, we had everybody back by the pool for a brunch. It was a wonderful wedding weekend and we enjoyed having it at Briar Patch!

ur wedding at Briar Patch. Dan & Ellen were the first wedding vendors to make me feel like a normal person. When we toured BP, I felt like I had left the B.S. of the wedding industry and found a place that truly supported the real meaning of a wedding. The vibe was casual but professional, the setting was stunning and understated, and dogs and cats roamed the property. And the price was perfect. I could not believe that the cost included use of all of the space AND all of the rooms. During the year of our engagement, BP was so helpful and responsive. Stupid questions were immediately answered with patience and enthusiasm, and impromptu visits during the week were always welcomed. The staff consistently went out of the way to help me and Sean feel comfortable and excited. We also signed up for Henriette Buell's day-of wedding coordination, which is a separate business (Buelltiful Events), but she manages BP and lives on the premises. She was amazing and a real joy to work with. She is so calming and straight forward, and I absolutely recommend working with her. The weekend was everything we wanted. Friends & Family got into town on Friday and joined us for a fun day by the pool. Then our friends helped us set up for our Welcome Dinner, which ended up being 150 of our guests! It was a relaxed BBQ on the front lawn, catered by Smokin Willies. We ended the night with an open mic where people gave toasts. I can't recommend something like this enough! On Saturday morning we shared breakfast (because it's a B&B! And you get to start each morning with an AMAZING home-cooked meal!!), and the girls went over to the cottage for hair & make up. We had so much fun getting ready while the guys hung out and got dressed in the living room of the main house. Our ceremony was on a hill towards the back of the property, which was perfectly serene and beautiful. Our cocktail hour was in the Silver & Bronze Fox Rooms, and then the doors opened to the Gold Fox Room. Leading up to the wedding day we were nervous about space. The room fits 200 people, but we had 190 people and an 11 piece band. BP & our caterer worked with us to make a plan that worked very well. Our band set up in the back left corner and tables covered the entirety of the space. After dinner, 7 of the 20 tables were broken down for dancing. It was FABULOUS. The band was so great that everyone was ready to dance as soon as they walked in, and since the broken down tables were all of our young friends, they didn't mind at all. In terms of space, it was tight. The tables were close to each other, but that just enhanced the experience for us. It felt like one big dinner party of the people we loved the most. For a wedding of 190 people, the BP setting made everything feel so intimate and wonderful. We had so many people tell us how much FUN they had at our wedding, and I thank Briar Patch for so much of that. The setting was homey and comfortable that we felt so relaxed by Saturday, and the wedding was as if were just welcoming these 200 guests into our own home. Finally, our friend made a video that shows the fun weekend! Just watch and see what you could have! http://youtu.be/IBsNr9hf008

d. They easily worked with all of our vendors, and were extremely flexible with additional requests like dropping items off early and having several walk-throughs of the space for engagement photos and vendors. We highly recommend them and only wish we could do it all again!

s of family time. Briar Patch was the PERFECT solution to accomplish this goal! Instead of one long marathon wedding day, we split things up by holding an intimate family ceremony on Friday night instead of a rehearsal and dinner, followed by a big party on Saturday where we invited additional friends to join us! This was made possible because we had exclusive use of the property from Friday afternoon to lunch on Sunday. We had the freedom, flexibility, and tools to take things slow, enjoy the location, be together with friends and family, and do things our way. The Briar Patch staff went out of their way to support this non-traditional format, and was a huge resource and supporter every step of the way. Leading up to our wedding, they answered each question in record time, provided vendor suggestions (we loved Helga's!!!), and chipped in tips and resources whenever possible. The weekend of the event they welcomed us with open arms, remained on site to provide support, and hosted my family for a delicious breakfast each morning. The Briar Patch B&B and Fox Den were the ideal setting to give us the fun, low-key, intimate, and BEAUTIFUL wedding we wanted, and Dan and Co. went above and beyond to make everything possible. We are so grateful that you were a part of our big day, and know that we will be celebrating anniversaries and milestones with you for years to come! Thanks for everything!

...but instead we were looking for a cozy/family place. We called in and went to check out the place....and right there and then we decided we wanted it. It was our first and ONLY choice. With the wonderful pictures and reviews now us being there in person... it was a confirmation that this was all legit. It was the perfect place for us to have our family and loved ones together days before the wedding. Because of budget purposes we did not have a florist do our flowers, but we ordered them wholesale and made them ourselves. We also did not hire a wedding planner, but instead I along with family planned it all. The food, decorations, and environment was all very family friendly. We worked with mason jars and had a BBQ dinner and throughout the whole wedding we couldn't imagine our wedding being any better. The beautiful inn with their unique vintage looking rooms/cottage plus their gorgeous ceremony/reception area was just mind blowing. There was no need in decorating the place that much because it was all beautifully made. Moreover, from day one they told us we could use anything in their closet (oil lamps, table numbers, flowers, etc) and their professional Chef kitchen (utensils/plates/flower pots) were open for us to use. Briar Patch went beyond our expectations...We got the thanksgiving package which the price was incredible (about $5,500) being that it included ALL the bed & breakfast rooms as well as breakfast for everyone from Wednesday - Sunday. We got married on November 30th. The staff was very professional and friendly- Best people I have ever worked with. They returned all my emails/calls very quickly, they were ok with me coming to see the reception as many times as I wanted, but most importantly....they really cared about us! It was not just another wedding for them. Dan, Ellen, Henriette, Tricia & the staff at Briar Patch B&B Inn all cared about our comfort and were 100% all there available to help in any way. At the wedding I remember seeing Tricia moving chairs from room to room - She was helping staff that we hired...making sure the reception was ready on time. Tricia did not have to do this... it was not in her "job description" ... but she was involved in our special day making sure everything was running smoothly....they all were. HERE IS A VIDEO OF OUR WEDDING AT BRIAR PATCH- CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4NUDh-uPck&feature=youtu.be

months of planning we were encouraged to stop by, email 100 questions and concerns each being answered by the amazing staff quickly and with care to help calm our worries. 24 November ended up being the coldest day in November, our plans of an outdoor ceremony were crushed. Henriette quickly helped us move our plan indoors without batting an eye. She helped with making sure we were not stressed and took moments to ourselves. Our friends and family gathered in the Bronze room for a most magical ceremony. We then enjoyed two days of celebrating with our friends and family most of whom stayed at the Inn with us. We could not have started our marriage in a better way. The personal touch of feeling like the staff was family truly made us feel special.

eception in their indoor facility with no problem whatsoever. What a relief! Their staff was very attentive and helpful, and whole place had a homey feel, even though it had a nice elegance as well. We had the entire wedding party and family stay at the B&B, and they took care of all of our finicky dietary preferences quite thoroughly. The pool is a very nice addition to the grounds, and partially because of that we had our rehearsal dinner there, too. Great place for adults-only events, family events, and everything in between.

un! The ceremony was at the top of the driveway so our pictures have the gorgeous mountain backdrop. The reception at the Fox Den was elegant and perfect for our 130 guests. And, above all, the staff at the Briar Patch provided us with amazing service and were so kind leading up to our big day and for the whole weekend! I would highly recommend the Briar Patch to any engaged couple!

ent to the site & were both certain it would be our site. Finally managed to book a midweek August wedding barely 2 months before the date having at last received approval to marry an American! Everyone at the Briar Patch was wonderful via email and Tricia was great help both on the day we visited initially and on the day itself. My only comment is - the bugs in the grass BITE A LOT as many of us found out at the rehearsal & were prepared for the day of. Take repellant for yourselves & the guests. The white chairs for outdoor use were not clean, my husband & his brothers & my brother were scrubbing them for the rehearsal & then more for the wedding day. Also, don't forget to arrange for the groomsmen or whoever to clear them away afterwards - my husband & I were up early to say goodbye to some of my family returning to UK & then proceeded to tidy the chairs away - they are heavy & the trolleys they have were pretty useless. Not really what you want to do on the morning after your wedding. The cottage was wonderful for me & the girls to get ready in on site and everyone loved the location and the buildings. Plus all my visiting family from UK fit in the main house so stayed there both before & after the wedding plus some extra nights! I've only knocked off the point for service, because seeming as the Briar Patch don't provide a whole lot other than venue & grounds, it would be nice if the chairs were clean & there was an easier way of getting them up the hill to the barn.

. However, the service we received we both considered to be shockingly inadequate given how much we spent and the way they advertise. Our contract said we could check in at 3 pm and when we arrived to do so no one was anywhere in site to greet us and the rooms were still being made up. We hung around with our whole bridal party for a half an hour wandering around trying to find someone. When we finally did, they acted surprised we expected something as simple as a greeting and a walk-through to make sure everything was set up as we liked! They didn't bother, just told us to make ourselves at home. No information was given. One of the reasons we went with Briar Patch was the idea of having the extra time on site with our bridal party, almost of all of whom had traveled for our wedding (as we did, from GA). The inn advertises use of the pool and hot tub, which we were all looking forward to. The pool was not clean, still had leaves in it, no one told us where to find towels or chairs and again, we spent a good half an hour trying to find them or someone to tell us where they were. The hot tub was great the first night, but the second night when we all went to relax after the wedding guests had left, it was frigid. They told us it had been refilled that morning and we had to turn it on with the cover over it and let it sit for 2-3 hours to heat up. That would have been great information to have before 9 pm when we want to relax in it! The owner was rude whenever I interacted with him except for during the wedding itself. The morning of he was making sarcastic comments that had all my girl's eyebrows raised and was frankly the last thing a bride needed, and when I asked him to please stop, he responded with more sarcasm! I couldn't believe how we were treated, especially given how expensive a location it is. To top it off, the last night we stayed there, the ceiling of one of my bridesmaid's room leaked right onto her and her husband and their baby in bed! When I called the on site manager, she tried to persuade us the room we moved them into (vacated by a wedding party member who had to leave earlier) didn't need the sheets changed! It took her half an hour to get over to put clean sheets on despite the fact that I told her it was the couple with the baby, and no they really did not want to sleep in someone else's bedsheets. The location is stunning, the food is delicious, we had an amazing wedding, but I don't know if I could recommend it based on the abysmal service.

or in the Foxden. We had ours out front and it was such a wonderful setting for the ceremony under the tree. Then it's just a short walk for guests to the Fox Den for the cocktail hour and reception. The Fox Den is so beautifully decorated that we didn't even add any additional decoration for the reception, just table cloths and center pieces. And the cottage is a wonderful place for the bridal party to get ready with plenty of space. It's great that they have rooms at the B&B for guests to stay at also. A couple of our guests took advantage of the pool after our wedding which was nice. Overall I would highly recommend the Briar Patch as a perfect place for a wedding.

standing manners, super accommodating, knowledgeable and has your best interest in mind. They were so flexible, they worked with our budget (which was not much) and gave us "Dan's (owners) Deal". They always communicated back in a timely manner and seriously are the nicest people ever. Again the staff was hands down the BEST and were there for us every moment leading up to the wedding and ensured everything ran smoothly on the big day. VENUE: This venue had EVERYTHING AND MORE what we were looking for. As soon as you drive up to it, you feel like the rest of the world does not exist. It's very easily accessible yet makes you feel like you are in your own private world. It has a ton of options on where to do the ceremony, has 3 or more outside locations and 3 inside options. Our ceremony was outside facing the breathtaking Bull Run Mountains. Followed by reception in the bronze and silver room and finally the doors opened to the gorgeous and super spacious ballroom. We had our reception here too the day before so we got to practice and both us and our caterer was able to set up the day before the wedding. Everything was set and decorated and ready for the next day. ACCOMMODATIONS: Guests did not have to travel from one place to another, the ceremony and reception was all at once spot!!! AND our out of town guests were able to spend the night at the Bead and Breakfast which is onsite. AND my husband and I were able to spend the night at the HONEYMOON COTTAGE which is by far the cutest little house a newlywed couple could ask for. The following morning we enjoyed amazing home made breakfast that was provided for us. DID I MENTION FREE: Where else to celebrate our one year anniversary than the place we got married at?!! As part of Briar Patch's appreciation here is what we got: On our one year anniversary we got to stay at Briar Patch and spend the night including breakfast in the cottage FOR FREE. We can't wait for our visit =)

hining star of the establishment is Henriette, who took care of everything. If you choose Briar Patch, you absolutely must hire Henriette as your day-of coordinator - she even walked our dog during our reception!

e LOVED having the B&B all to ourselves for the whole weekend, it seemed to extend the wedding throughout the weekend and made it so nice to have our friends and family with us onsite. Dan and Ellen are amazing - they did everything possible to make our weekend perfect. Rooms are adorable and the breakfast is great! We had a live band in the reception area (Olivera Entertainment) - plenty of room and it really made the reception so fun. Debbie from Windows Catering did a great job here (food was AMAZING!) and are very familiar with the facility. We did the rehearsal dinner on-site as many suggested and it made everything so easy as no one had to drive anywhere. Do it - you will not regret it :)

h friends and family. I highly recommend the Briar Patch to everyone.

ntastic and made sure that I didn't have to worry about anything. They really let you have the run of the place and let you design your own menu, decor, ceremony, etc. Really lets you personalize your entire wedding weekend. When we were looking for venues, we wanted a place with the following: 1) we and close family/friends (bridal party) could stay on the property. 2) outdoor wedding with indoor option in case of inclement weather 3) ceremony and reception in the same location (no driving) 4) ability to choose our own caterer and save tons of money by providing our own alcohol. 5) no table and chair rentals necessary We had the place from 4pm Friday to 12 noon Sunday, so we hosted the rehearsal dinner on Friday evening there and didn't have to rush out on Saturday night. The reception hall is gorgeous (and climate controlled!) I was able to relax and hang out with my bridesmaids and groomsmen in the hot tub and pool on the property after the rehearsal dinner and the reception. Everything was just perfect the whole time. If you're looking for a venue that will give you a homey weekend getaway rather than making you feel like you're just temporarily occupying their space, then I highly recommend it.

le overgrown but overall the venue had a very rustic and homey feel to it.

would reccomend this place to anyone!!!

ake our big day perfect. They even allowed us to take our engagement pictures in their beautiful gardens. When the big day arrived, they had prepared all of the chairs, tables, rooms, etc. The venue is simply astonishing and breathtaking. Also, the service they provide with their bed and breakfast is excellent. The food is delicious and the rooms are cozy and clean. I cannot image having our wedding in any other venue. Thank you Briar Patch. Ali and Luis

nner, ceremony, and reception! Having the whole family together in the main house was also a fantastic advantage since no one had to travel to/from hotel. Despite the weather dropping 30 degrees from the rehearsal dinner friday and having to change our ceremony plans from outside on the front lawn and moving it indoors, everyone came together as a team and made it happen! We couldn't ask for better staff and accommodations for our big day and can't wait to return for our complimentary anniversary visit, as well as wine tours and exploring the beautiful surroundings in Middleburg, VA. Thank you Briar Patch for making our wedding day dreams come true! XOXO- Caitlin and Chris Anderson

s because I had told them I needed childcare and they sent me a message that I would have care, but they didn't book it so my brothers couldn't enjoy the reception and had to go home early.

st of the Briar Patch staff were also great to work with. We would not have changed a thing about our wedding. If you are looking for a place to have a relaxing and worry free wedding day this is the place to have your wedding!

e were there, but the area is beautiful and quiet. If you're looking for a quiet getaway and delicious local wineries, check out the Briar Patch. We were upgraded to the cottage because it was our honeymoon and it was so cute. I think we'd definitely stay here again.

miliar with the site and were on a friendly basis with Briar Patch. Dan, Ellen, and Henriette were sweet, accommodating, generous, friendly, helpful....the list goes on. We also really loved that we had the venue and the rooms for a few days as part of our package (it's a huge relief to know that no one in the wedding party will be late because they are sleeping upstairs!) and we enjoyed the space as a family reunion venue afterwords. We would recommend the Briar Patch to absolutely anyone. To quote my husband, "6 stars, no, wait, give them all the stars! create stars and give them to them!"

ar Patch we knew this is where we would have our reception. The flexibility that you have to bring in your own caterer, and alcohol was important to us since we wanted to serve the beer from the brewery we live above. The other selling point was that we would have the entire location to ourselves from Friday 4pm until Sunday at noon. Our bridal party stayed in the main house, while we were in the cottage on Saturday night. We also had our pool-side Crab Feast rehearsal dinner here. The only thing I might have changed would have been to have one particular person to work with. I didn’t feel like I had one contact, and sometimes I would get emailed back by a few different people. None of it caused any trouble, but I was pretty organized and didn’t need much help. But if you are looking for a place that will have a coordinator working with you the entire time, that’s not something I got. However, other reviews felt that they did. Also, be aware you will have to do most the set-up and take down yourselves, but I have a helpful family so that wasn’t a problem. However, Dan and his team are good at answering any questions you might have during or before the big day!

elpful in the pre-planning process and very responsive with regard to questions. The on-site staff and service were wonderful as well. Cindy Huber

e of the warmth and attention the staff provided us. We found Briar Patch online and emailed them for quotes. This was one of the few places I contacted that was honest and forthright with the costs, and they are incredibly prompt in their replies. The value of Briar Patch is unprecedented. We had sole access to the entire venue, and our guests were able to stay on site. They provided a delicious home-cooked breakfast each day, and the scenery is incredible. We found our DJ and caterer through Briar Patch and were THRILLED with their recommendations. They know the vendors in Northern Virginia and have a knack for connecting you with honest, open, flexible vendors like themselves. I was not always excited by the prospect of planning a wedding, and the staff here made me excited to have my wedding. They answered all of my questions, helped me when I needed clarification and were understanding if I was running behind. The rooms were cozy, warm, comfortable and loaded with old fashioned charm. The Fox Den was a perfect reception space and provided me with a beautiful, dry ceremony space as well. I HIGHLY recommend Briar Patch for your wedding. You will be supported all the way through your wedding day. You will be able to enjoy your day without stress or worries. You will also feel as if you have been taken in as part of the family, and that is amazing just by itself. Thank you Briar Patch for a wedding that exceeded all of our expectations, hopes and dreams. --Lindsay & Ryan

he only guests at the bed and breakfast. We felt like we had a private enclave for our wedding celebration and got some great quality time with our families and guests who were staying with us at the B&B. Much of our wedding party and family travelled from out of the area, and we really enjoyed sitting around the breakfast table together or in the hot tub relaxing and reconnecting before the wedding! Reserving the venue for the whole weekend makes Briar Patch a bit more expensive than some other venues, but it was so worth it. Because we had the venue for the whole weekend, we could be very relaxed about set up and break down – no rush, rush, rush that I’ve experienced at wedding venues where you reserve the space for only six hours. Because we had the time and the space at Briar Patch, we were able to save money in other areas, such as by doing our own flowers and decorations and music. Because we had the venue to ourselves all weekend, we were also able to save money (and hassle!) on the rehearsal dinner by bringing a caterer to Briar Patch instead of paying restaurant prices. Another advantage of Briar Patch is that the ballroom is beautiful to begin with so you don’t need a lot of decorations to spruce up the place. There’s a beautiful stone fireplace, the chairs (tables and chairs are included in the price!) are lovely, and the curtains around the windows are quite decorative. Briar Patch also has classy fake trees you can use to decorate the space if you’d like and has oil lamps and decorative birdcages you can use for table decorations. We used these and not only saved ourselves a mountain of stress and hassle in designing table decorations but got great compliments from our guests! The way the space is designed, you can also do everything all in the same place, which helps minimize travel for everyone. We had our ceremony indoors in the ballroom but the grounds are beautiful and perfect for an outdoor wedding (and Briar Patch has outdoor chairs you use – no need to rent additional chairs!). We got beautiful pictures on the grounds after the ceremony. And finally, the Briar Patch team was great to work with. In the months leading up to the wedding, the team was always very responsive, answering our questions quite quickly and thoroughly. It was confusing at first when someone I didn’t expect responded to an email, but I quickly got used to this and appreciated that everyone on the team was up-to-speed on the details of my wedding and everyone can answer questions! Briar Patch was also able to recommend local vendors, which really helped us narrow our vendor search and gave us confidence that we were looking at vendors whose good reputations preceded them. All in all, we highly, highly recommend Briar Patch for your special day!

d to our email and then another person would email asking the same questions), but everything worked out. We really appreciated the freedom of the grounds they gave us, and our only complaint was that we didn't have more rooms in the B&B for people to stay in!

y in the Bed and Breakfast and we used the event room for both our ceremony and reception. It was quite a steal to have the venue for so long and it let our families relax instead of stress about getting everything together for one day. The staff was extremely helpful and flexible with us as well! They made themselves available to me and my family to help with everything! They truly let me feel like the wedding was about me and what I wanted, and they were there to help make my dream come true. Since it was New Year's Eve they let the reception continue longer than usual and also offered to move everything outside since the weather was so nice. I am so happy that I found Briar Patch because I truly don't feel like I could have had the wedding I always wanted at such a great price without them.

caterer we wanted (as long as they were licensed) and they allowed freedom for us to set up our sound however we wanted as well. The venue offers not only chairs and tables for the reception, but also chairs for outdoor ceremony. Most venues I researched did not offer this service. We had planned to do an outdoor ceremony, but unexpected rain and cold prevented it. We had to do some quick re-adjusting the day-of the ceremony, and the staff was great with that too. My family stayed at the bed and breakfast the night of the wedding, and I heard nothing but good things about the service. I'd highly recommend this venue to couples looking for an affordable yet delightful wedding experience.

ning our wedding from New Delhi, India. With few resources at our disposal and a limited budget our friends at the Briar Patch helped us realize our dream wedding surrounded by friends and family that lasted more than three days. The Briar Patch website is full of great resources for hiring the right companies to service the wedding. The staff at the Briar Patch are thoughtful, knowledgeable, helpful, and truly kind. The culture of taking care of their clients and their staff runs deep at the Briar Patch and includes the entire team including the logistics staff and the care takers. The property is lovely any time of year (our wedding was at the peak of winter earlier this month, January). We were engaged there in 2010, married there in 2012, and we will likely host a family reunion there in 2013. The event hall is a flexible space that can accommodate small intimate gatherings like a rehearsal dinner or a bigger event like a 200 person wedding. The house is well maintained, clean, and comfortable. The grounds around the Briar Patch are beautifully maintained but not over the top. It is truly a natural and beautiful place with great views, the perfect backdrop for wedding pictures.

as with us the majority of the time and was available if we needed anything. Breakfast every morning was amazing. My bridal party and both of our parents all stayed in the main house, while we stayed in the cottage. No one wanted to leave. We hosted thanksgiving dinner Thursday, had the rehearsal dinner Friday, and our wedding was Saturday. I was so nervous that something would go wrong or that we'd forget something, but Henriette and the rest of my vendors made sure that the day was amazing, and it was. I highly reccomend getting married at Briar Patch, it was truly an amazing experience for us. During our ceremony, as soon as the harp started playing the music all the horses came up to the fence, it was so amazing and beautiful. A bride could not have asked for a more beautiful day! Also, if you are having any problems finding a vendor, Briar Patch can help with a list of vendors, and definitely hire Henriette for your wedding planning/coordinating as she is truly a kind, compassionate, and loving indivual and very knowledgeable. She was so much fun to work with and very honest when it came to selecting vendors. You may pay a little more for some of the vendors but if you want good quality it's definitely worth the price.

With a driveway off Route 50 where there is only one lane in either direction, Briar Patch is quiet and easy to reach by car. From my first email exchange with owner Dan (great sense of humor!), I received personal attention from the entire staff. I also knew that just about anyone in the office could help me if I had any questions. Dan, especially, clearly welcomed the opportunity to help us find any other vendors or services we needed. When I asked about caterers that used local products, he promptly rattled off a list of half a dozen. My husband and I both liked that we had exclusive access to Briar Patch, including the flexible reception space and the bedrooms. The basic wedding package includes all the reception rooms, the grounds, the Cottage (a full en-suite perfect for the new couple!), and the two ground-floor en-suite bedrooms, and a delicious plentiful breakfast. Everything is very well maintained. Because we had our wedding on a Sunday afternoon (ask about the Sunday Specials), our access didn’t start until 12:30pm because of the Saturday night wedding. While that was a bit inconvenient, we were easily able to get to Briar Patch the morning of our wedding from the Staybridge Chantilly. It was also a bummer because Briar Patch is so relaxing, but my husband I stayed in the Cottage for three extra nights. The one glitch was minor and related to the bedrooms upstairs. I was told people would only be able to reserve a bedroom after I gave the okay. There was one couple who needed to be recontacted and asked to move their reservation to the hotel where we had booked a block of rooms. Over coffee in the breakfast room one morning, we felt so at home that my husband even made the observation that this is exactly the type of place we would like to come home to with our kids. Dan and Ellen – I think we’ll be back! Overall, my early confidence when I met Dan, Henriette, Charlotte, Susan and Jamah was right on target. Thank you for helping us start our marriage in a beautiful comfortable place.

d accommodations. Henriette was the most helpful, we enjoyed working with her as well as the owners of the property. It was the perfect venue of our wedding and we were able to have some of our family stay with us on site. My only complaint is there were some things left at teh venue and they do not send out an email to let the group know. My husband lots some Puma shoes and some other small items, when we realized that's where it was (a month or two later) we were told they were thrown out b/c no one claimed them AND that if we want to come stay with them again they would give us a Puma store coupon. We declined. I am grateful that they saw I left my customized dress hanger (had my name on it) and sent it to me. All in all they did a great job but there is some room for customer service improvement. It is a good deal for the money: you get the property Friday night to Sunday afternoon, breakfast both mornings and accommodations for up to ~20 guests.

of this year. We looked at several venues and none seemed to speak to us, until a friend of mine in passing recommended that I look at the Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast in Midlleburg Virginia. From our first communication with Henrietta at the Briar Patch we knew that it would be a worthy drive and place to see. During our site visit with Dan we were impressed by the scenic view, lodging facilities and amenities, the beautiful reception hall and reasonable price. Our wedding took place on Sunday, Columbus day weekend and Charlotte and the rest of the staff,were fantastic in making our families comfortable and at home. The staff was very personable and very attentive to our requests. On behalf of our family and friends thank you!!

many compliments from guests about this venue- too many to list! The views, the yard area for the ceremony, big front porch, and the reception hall, all add to how cozy and wonderful this place is. We could not have been happier the entire weekend. I have to say the staff was especially helpful, JP, Charlotte and Dan were genuinely happy to help in any way, and let us have the run of the place. JP was always willing to help in any way he could, along with his other duties. I feel it's important to note the owners were very ethical about bringing in our own vendors, and there were no hidden charges for such. Breakfast was always ready on time- and there was a great selection of this to eat. The kitchen is well stocked with snacks, drinks and fresh fruit. They even asked if we wanted breakfast earlier to accomodate our schedule! I can't say enough good things about this place- and I'd highly recommend it to anyone considering it. We are still getting comments from people!

have our rehersal dinner, ceremony and reception in one space - it made it that much easier. We would recommend the site to anyone - especially those who have family traveling from far away. Its peaceful and quiet and a weekend we will never forget. Kristen and Tim Ryan

y accommodating and helpful. Their in-house wedding planner, although already booked for the day of our event, was a great resource throughout our planning. The entire staff is friendly and helpful; they had everything cleaned and set up when we arrived, which was such a huge help! You could really tell that the staff at the Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast (including the wonderful owners) truly cared about how our event turned out. It was a pleasure working with everyone there, and my husband and I look forward to returning on our anniversary!

was tremendous value for money,perfect weather and perfect location!

of the property from Friday to Sunday afternoon. I highly recommend this site!

and our elderly guests, immediate family, and out of town bridesmaids and groomsmen stayed onsite. The Briar Patch website recommended a great place for our other guests to stay close by. For about the same price as my husband and I were quoted to rent a facility for a few hours, we got exclusive use of the Briar Patch for the whole weekend. This was abolutely perfect for a wedding with so many people coming in from out of town, and it gave us the opportunity to spend time with people we don't see often. Some people say their wedding was like a blur, but having the entire Inn for the whole weekend really helped the me remember the weekend well. Our wedding felt leisurly, relaxed, and just fun. The staff did a great job of keeping everyone relaxed. Unlike other B&Bs that have strict eating schedules, the Briar Patch served a yummy brunch buffet style, and kept plenty of snacks and drinks available all day for guests to enjoy. The Inn is located nearby lots of fun activities for guests to enjoy before and after the ceremony, like wineries, shopping, and historical sites. This was especially nice, because as I got ready on the big day with my bridesmaids and mom, out of town guests weren't bored, and after the wedding, we got to enjoy the town with our friends who had traveled so far to celebrate. I really can't say enough kind things about the staff and venue. Everyone worked really hard to make the day perfect, and I'm always going to remember that Easter weekend as one of the most special times in my life. It's a truly wonderful place.

ve our family stay Friday to Sunday at the B&B and we organized wine tastings, hikes and antiquing throughout the weekend so friends and family could enjoy each other, themselves and us for a meaningful amount of time. The location is perfect for accommodating all of this, and Dan and Ellen are very accommodating people. We held our rehearsal dinner at the B&B, cooking it ourselves (a big ham and turkey dinner) in their kitchen. It was a small enough event, that we had it set up in the house and onto the patio. They were flexible in accommodating this rather unusual request. They pulled over the fire pit and we roasted marshmallows and just hung out for the evening. They were very helpful in making sure things were set up in time. Our breakfast was very pleasant and the house is well set up for just conversing and being with family. It was great to be together like this. Everyone enjoyed their rooms and staying at the house. The big day of was lovely. The grounds were a perfect backdrop for our Autumn wedding. Dan drove the ladies and I up to the hilltop and he acted as a sort of fatherly figure while I stood at the top awaiting my cue to walk down the "tree-lined aisle". As we head to the reception, they helped make sure everything was in place and that our "wedding team" had what they needed to run the show. Ellen and Dan gave us use of their hurricane lamps, trellis for the flowers and other such things that saved us money and added a nice touch to the decor. They also have the chairs and tables, which save quite a bit as well. Our vendors also liked Briar Patch. A couple had not worked here before, but found it very accommodating and easy to use. I highly recommend the Briar Patch to any bride who wants a laid back weekend wedding at the same prices as a 5 hour event. It is perfect for the bride who appreciates the natural beauty of the outdoors and open spaces. The old house and cottage are charming (The cottage was such a fun place for the bridesmaids, female family and I just to hang out!). The reception hall has a nice blend of elegance and rustic-ness to match the meadow setting. All in all, it was a perfect place for us!

emony off site at a church). It is gorgeous, cozy, and amazing. The cottage was a great place for my and my bridesmaids to get ready and was the perfect place for our first night as a married couple. The rest of the bridal party stayed in the main house and had a great time. I could not recommend Briar Patch any higher. Dan also worked with us on the price even though we were already getting the low season price.

s and dressed tables with candles on all of them. The horses came over too. It was beautiful, laid back and a blast! The ceremony and wedding (200 people) was just as nice, we fancied it up a bit more and had the cocktail hour split on the veranda of the house and inside the fox den. Everything went perfectly and we had our after party at the pool...which was great, especially b/c it was still all dressed up from the rehearsal dinner. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a country-type wedding. We still made ours formal but you can dress it down if you like. I was stressing out so much before we got there and then as soon as I arrived, it was like a huge weight had lifted and everything was so peaceful. It was awesome to have everything at one place and have breakfast ready every morning for our family and friends. So, that we could just concentrate on having fun and relaxing. We even had to get my mother in-law (usuallly a big-time stressor) out of the pool to get ready for the wedding! Needless to say, this place makes everyone feel relaxed, peaceful and at ease. Lastly, I want to mention that my finance and I and most of our friends are event planners and this ranks among the best, hidden little gems around.