Old Farm Winery at Hartland

My now-husband and I actually booked this venue sight unseen and I couldn't be happier with our decision. Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of, and OFW at Hartland played such a huge role in making it so special. The "virtual tour" online was so helpful and very accurate. When I first visited in person, I was pleased to see that it looked just like the pictures online - even more beautiful in person! We had 50 guests and this venue felt like the perfect fit for that size, but it could absolutely accommodate a much larger wedding. I didn't hire a planner, I planned it myself, so it was very nice to have day-of coordinators as part of the package. I initially spoke with Sarah P., Director of Sales & Ops and she was very friendly, welcoming, and informative. I then worked closely with event coordinator Jamie R. leading up to the wedding. She was so helpful in answering questions, accommodating during our walkthroughs, and a HUGE help day-of. Caroline J. was our second day-of coordinator and was also very kind, helpful, and on top of everything. They made sure everything ran smoothly (setting up centerpieces, guest book table, signage, seating chart, etc.) so I didn't have to worry about any of that before the ceremony.  The property is absolutely stunning, with beautiful vineyard views, gorgeous landscaping, and so many picture-perfect locations for photos. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the venue was. It's incredibly well maintained and has such a welcoming, elegant atmosphere while still feeling relaxed and comfortable. The manor house has a beautiful get-ready room for the bridal party, another for the groom/groomsmen, and multiple other sitting rooms. The manor and pavilion are conveniently close to one another, so guests were able to easily transition from ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner/reception. There is also tons of parking available.  As I mentioned, each staff member was wonderful to work with throughout the planning process and on our wedding day. They were professional, kind, and genuinely cared about making sure everything went smoothly. Having a team that was so organized and responsive made the entire experience much less stressful. They were also proactive in communicating a rain plan with me the week of the wedding. Fortunately, the rain held off and we were able to have our ceremony outside, but transitioning into the pavilion works as a perfect rain plan if needed. We truly couldn't have chosen a better venue. If you're looking for a beautiful winery with amazing scenery, a wonderful team, and a place that will make your wedding unforgettable, I can't recommend Old Farm Winery at Hartland enough. We will always cherish the memories we made there.

Having just passed our one year anniversary, we are beyond thrilled at the lifelong memory we created having our wedding at Old Farm Winery! From our first site visit on a rainy, December day, we knew the space would be beautiful for a spring wedding. Right away, we felt the space would perfectly capture our vision while also being the perfect size for our day. Caroline and her team were extremely communicative and worked hard to appreciate the aspects that made our wedding unique. Plus, we really valued having the whole side of the property to ourselves the entire day - something other wineries can’t provide.  Some notes about how we used the space: The upstairs rooms were perfect for getting ready (the bridesmaids added on morning hours to get ready on-site), and the porch was the ideal space for our first look! Our Wedding Party also fit perfectly into a first floor room for our Ketubah signing ceremony. At our 60-day walkthrough, Caroline and her team presented a few options for our ceremony layout - We loved having our ceremony facing the big tree. Caroline and her team were also flexible accommodating our homemade Chuppah. We had to have a band play our reception (we loved Bachelor Boys!), and having a band, buffet and 12 10-person tables was the right amount for the space. We opted against a defined dance floor and didn’t miss it at all.  Miscellaneous thoughts: Old Farm is drone-approved, and our videographer captured gorgeous scenic shots of the property! We chose one of the suggested caterers. Double check they have a license to serve in Virginia, otherwise they can walk you through the one-day licensing process to purchase drinks and have them serve on your behalf. Busses transporting guests might suggest multiple, smaller seaters to best navigate the parking lot. We had 3 34-seat busses instead of 2 55-seaters. Additionally, the venue does not allow open flames at all (even under glass votives), so we used flameless votives.   The wine is delicious, and we had no trouble hitting our minimum! We had a beautiful wedding our family and friends are still talking about. Our guests had so much fun, and we felt at ease planning the day of our lives knowing the staff at Old Farm was professional, kind and on-top-of every aspect of our day. We intentionally chose a venue we could come back to in future years, and look forward to future trips to the Old Farm tasting room. One additional note: my out-of-town parents flew in for New Years leading up to our May wedding and visited the property unannounced the following day. The staff warmly gave them a private tour of the entire space and a drink in the tasting room. My parents loved the first-class, gracious service, which helped confirm to my wife and I that we made the right choice.