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Rock Spring Retreat

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2000 Ridge Road, Shepherdstown, WV

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About This Vendor

Ideal for Intimate, Outdoor Weddings

Just 90 minutes from Washington and Baltimore, Rock Spring Retreat is the perfect escape to the idyllic country just outside Shepherdstown, West Virginia. This federal-style estate dates back to 1795 and features historic architecture, manicured gardens, and serene pastures. Rock Spring is the perfect destination to celebrate a special milestone and make lifelong memories. WHAT’S INCLUDED Weddings at Rock Spring Retreat can be tailored to meet your specific event vision and needs, but all packages include: - A number of unique outdoor and indoor sites for ceremonies, receptions, cocktail parties, luncheons, and dinner parties among the manicured gardens, serene pastures, and rustic barns. - At least a 3-night stay in our on-site accommodations before and after your event for up to 10 overnight guests in the historic farmhouse that is full of character and charm. - All event equipment needed for your special day, including tents, tables, chairs, bars, lighting, and more, which can be customized to meet your specific event vision and needs. - Private suites for bridal parties and groomsmen to get ready and relax before the big ceremony. - Concierge service to make your celebration and stay everything you imagined, including coordinating directly with vendors and event planners to handle all logistics for you. We’re thrilled that you’re considering hosting your special celebration at Rock Spring Retreat!

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Business Attributes
LGBTQ+-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Backyard, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Park, Tented, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Rentals & Equipment, Tents

Rock Spring Retreat Reviews

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Reviewed On 11/03/2021 by Jennifer J
I stumbled across Rock Spring Retreat while searching AirBnB listings for a possible wedding venue in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. While browsing the picture gallery, I immediately fell in love with its beautiful, historic farmhouse ...
and mature tree grove boasting evening dinner settings backed by pastel skies and peaceful, green fields. If I thought the pictures were incredible, actually setting foot on the idyllic grounds is an enchanting experience! We even had wedding guests comment on the magical feeling at Rock Spring Retreat. There are endless options on the property for a ceremony site! Honestly, I had trouble choosing a specific spot, but trust me, there is no wrong decision! Likewise, we had our engagement photos taken on the property, and there are so many beautiful locations that every picture (engagement and wedding both) feels fresh and unique. Somehow, the house itself is just as beautiful and as charming as the grounds. Rock Spring Retreat blends historic and modern in a comfortable, yet editorial manner. It’s spacious, full of character, and offers all the conveniences of home while still feeling luxurious: the stunning bathrooms, the lovely kitchen, the picturesque front porch, and the commanding dining room table. Also, I highly recommend enjoying coffee in the sunroom while watching the sunrise! While staying at Rock Spring Retreat, we were able to host a get-together for friends one evening, the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner the following evening, and a wedding morning breakfast. Again, the options are endless! We took advantage of the bridal and groomsmen’s suites as prep spaces for the wedding. My mom and matron of honor both commented on how relaxing it was to have the makeup artist and hairstylist travel to us at Rock Spring Retreat and be pampered for the day in the light-filled, spacious upstairs bedrooms of the farmhouse. Once ready, the wedding party was able to line up in the house and walk right out the door for the ceremony (no traveling required). Our intimate reception was held in the rustic barn, also on the grounds. The barn was the perfect setting for an elegant, yet relaxed dinner, while also blocking some unwelcome, brisk October winds. To my surprise, the barn photographed even more beautifully than it looked in person! Our wedding guests fell in love with Rock Spring Retreat as quickly and as deeply as we did, often commenting on the well-manicured grounds and the charismatic farmhouse. We received many compliments on our ceremony and reception, even so far as it was the most beautiful wedding one guest had ever attended! If the property isn’t wonderful enough, Tom and Walt truly make it “almost heaven” with their welcoming hospitality! Tom and Walt were timely with communication, truly enthusiastic about hosting us and our wedding, thoughtful, helpful, accommodating, and relatable. My husband and I even found special touches around the house, including flowers in vases in various rooms, a handwritten note addressed to us, and a few tokens of appreciation. Following our wedding there, my husband and I were able to stay at Rock Spring Retreat for a few relaxing and romantic days. We enjoyed autumn evenings by the fire pit and danced to our wedding song under the bistro lights. Rock Spring Retreat will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we are very much looking forward to more stays there in the future!
Reviewed On 10/29/2021 by Tracy P
Rock Spring is nestled in amongst big mature trees on the outskirts of Shepherdstown, WV. The house is immaculate and welcoming... Tom and Walt have done so much work on the house and the property to make the experience exceptional. I am a pr...
ofessional wedding planner whose couple got married at Rock Spring in October 2021. Each time I met at Rock Spring, Tom and Walt were spectacular to work with, going out of their way to accommodate my client's needs. Rock Spring also has a rustic barn to use as a back up in the event of weather, or in our case wind! Tom and Walt ensured the back up barn was just as "ready" for it's debut as was the main house and grounds by adding gorgeous lighting to set a romantic mood for the evening. All in all, I loved working at Rock Spring Retreat and I hope to do events there more frequently. I'm also 10 minutes down the road, so please reach out if you are considering Rock Spring Retreat for your wedding day or other special event! Tracy Phipps P3 Events https://p3events.wixsite.com/p3events-designs
Reviewed On 10/23/2021 by Kelly B
We spent months looking for a venue for our wedding, toured multiple locations, and nothing compares to Rock Spring Retreat. The unique combination of historic farmhouse, well maintained grounds, and a beautiful broader natural landscape provid...
ed the versatility for intimate gatherings and larger parties that we were looking for in a venue. We used Rock Spring Retreat for our engagement photos, wedding photos, and multiple events of different sizes over the course of our wedding weekend. The Grove was the perfect location for a welcome event to kickoff the weekend, the boxwood garden provided a picturesque backdrop for our ceremony, and the field was a great spot for the large tent where we held the reception. One of the best parts of the weekend was having the ability for a handful of us to stay onsite, which eliminated the stress of traveling back and forth between the hotel and venue. This brought a measure of relaxation and intimacy to the weekend that balanced well with the larger official events and wouldn't have been possible at a different venue. It's not just the venue itself that sets Rock Spring Retreat apart - the responsiveness, engagement, and attention to detail from Tom, Walt, and the entire team who make the place run were truly remarkable. They answered every question, were there with helpful recommendations, and even arranged for the house to be cleaned in the middle of our stay prior to the wedding itself. When we wanted a personal chef to help with an appreciation dinner for the group staying at the house, they were right there with an introduction. When we were looking for ways to help our guests make the most of beautiful Shepherdstown, as well as the neighboring vineyards and breweries within close proximity to Rock Spring Retreat, they not only provided a sample itinerary, but also connected us with a transportation company to drive the group around. The venue itself is special, but the care that Tom and Walt brought to helping us plan a weekend that was unique to us made our entire wedding experience memorable and exceptional. Finally, Rock Spring Retreat's location can't be beat. We were looking for a venue that would allow us to get out of the city, take full advantage of the beautiful natural landscape in the area, but that was also convenient for guests traveling from around the country. By being 90 minutes from Washington, DC and an hour from Dulles airport, our guests could easily get to and from the area without hassle. Finding a venue for your wedding is a big decision. Choosing Rock Spring Retreat - and having partners in the experience like Tom and Walt - was the key to having an amazing wedding weekend and creating memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. I cannot recommend trusting them with your special day highly enough!
Reviewed On 10/17/2021 by Lauren H
I can’t say enough good things about Tom and Walt’s beautiful property. We used the house for our wedding preparations and rehearsal parties. Everyone who attended raved about the beauty and character of the house, the historic elements, the po...
nd and the hedge maze! The attention to detail is exquisite! No detail went unnoticed by them and you can tell they put so much time and effort into making sure their guests were comfortable and enjoyed their stay. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better blend of historic elements and modern comforts. Being in the house took me straight back to the 1700s in the best way possible! Now for the details: The bed, sheets and down comforter were the best I’ve ever slept on! The kitchen came fully stocked with everything we needed to host a party! The Edison lights and fire pit were the scene of many good times with friends and family. Some of our guests even fished the pond (catch and release). The library was by far my favorite room. We could hardly count the fireplaces also! The sunroom was a lovely addition to overlook the back of the property. Even the art on the walls made me smile. The furniture and decor were clearly picked out with an artistic eye that overlooked no small detail. The historic doorbell was the cherry on top! It’s impossible to list all the things we loved about the property, we could go on for days! We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to make so many memories here at your estate! Thank you so so much from the bottom of our hearts!

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2000 Ridge Road, Shepherdstown, WV(202) 577-3896
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Meet the Team

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Tom Clark & Walt Cain
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We’re thrilled that you’re considering hosting your special celebration at Rock Spring Retreat! Our vision for this peaceful escape was formed just a few years ago while exploring venues for our own wedding. We wanted to find a place where we could spend quality time with friends and family, have a stress-free ceremony and reception on site without having to shuttle around to multiple venues, and be able to cherish the memories made over a long weekend instead of a quick one-day event. We think we’ve come up with something pretty great – and hope you do too!

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