Silver Hearth Lodge - Roanoke, VA

r incredible perk of SHL is the Vista View Hall is how it is already tastefully decorated! We were able to save some money from our "decor" budget because there was little besides centerpieces we felt we needed to make the space beautiful - it already is! In addition to the STUNNING venue - Bob and Ashley are incredible to work with! Bob has truly thought through every single detail that a couple could need when it comes to planning. His extensive planning guide is so helpful to ensure that everything is thought out. I have bragged about SHL since I laid my eyes on it for the first time, and will continue to do so! I would HIGHLY recommend SHL to anyone looking for their dream wedding venue!

t unique and accommodating venue we found. The owner refers to it as a "wedding campus" and that is a good description since you are not just getting one event space, you are getting an entire property full of different spaces and options to let you truly customize your wedding. Our guests told us it was by far the most fun and enjoyable wedding they went to because there was so much to see and do on the property, and no one wanted to leave when it was over! The owner is incredibly detailed oriented and was immensely helpful in walking us through the whole process and creating a plan so that when the wedding day came, he and his team made sure the entire thing went off seamlessly. He has put so much into creating the perfect wedding setting that all we had to do was add a personal touches, as opposed to many venues where you have to bring in all your own decorations and spend hours setting up and breaking down. Everything was so well taken care of that my husband and I were actually free to enjoy the wedding and spend time with our guests rather then running around. If you want a truly unique, stress free experience, I encourage you to check out Silver Hearth Lodge!

or everything imaginable. Hotels, golf carts (which I highly recommend- we rented for our fathers, but the kids had a blast on them), catering, etc. I mean EVERYTHING. We spent maybe $100 in decorations and flowers, because truly, we didn’t need to. This place is already set in that regard. We had our two dogs with us at the venue all day (they have kennels, but Bobs wife met them and they ended up at her side getting loved on all night), and that just made it more perfect. Bob is up front about costs so there were no surprises, and you can count on him for pulling rabbits out of his hat in a pinch when you last minute need or think of something. We really, really loved our day. A lot of paperwork to read that Bob sends as you go...read it all, no skimming..or you’ll end up asking questions that you already have the answer to. I’m guilty of that. Couldn’t have imagined a more perfect venue for far more reasons than I listed. My family thought the same, and the kids had a blast. Married couples-plan to rent the bridal suite or cabin for the night after your wedding. Trust me you’ll be so glad you did.

b Johnston, the SHL owner. Prior to our visit, my fiancé and I had been researching venues throughout Virginia and nothing seemed to be “The Location.” We came across Silver Hearth Lodge and watched the video that was provided on their website. After watching the video of how SHL came to be, we felt we were one step closer to finding our venue and scheduled a tour. The video and pictures on their site are great; however, even they cannot do the property justice. Silver Hearth Lodge seems like a place straight out of a fairytale. After our tour, we knew this was “The Location”. The property offers several different ceremony locations; like The Smallest Chapel if you desire a religiously adjacent setting, or the Iron Gazebo, which we ended up choosing. No matter which location you end up selecting, you will have the majestic mountains as your backdrop. Bob not only helped with booking the venue for our wedding date, but also had recommendations of vendors that we would need for our wedding. He provided recommendations for caterers, florists, wedding planners/day-of coordinators, DJs, hotel group block. You name it, he seemed to know of someone. He even advised that if we had any trouble with anything to reach out to him. I literally gave him the honorary name of my “Fairy Bob-Mother.” We also appreciated that Silver Hearth Lodge offered an inclement weather plan, and that it only takes about 3 minutes to convert to the indoor version. Additionally, the venue offered both a Bridal Suite as well as a Groom’s Cabin, which can be used for the wedding party to get ready in. You could utilize this space for hair and makeup styling, however, I ended up opting to have hair and makeup offsite at the salon (GlamHouse Day Spa) and just had the bridal party change into their dresses once we arrived on location. Within the Bridal Suite, we fit 12 people (bride, 5 bridesmaids, mother of the bride, 2 flower girls and their mothers, and our day-of coordinator), however it was a little snug. There was room for our party, however if you have a larger group, I recommend doing hair/makeup off-site and just using the Bridal Suite for final touches and relaxing. Silver Hearth Lodge truly made our wedding day perfect on May 14, 2022. If you’re looking for your fairytale location, look no further than Silver Hearth Lodge.

ing. Due to the contract we were unable to get all our money refunded, but we found a suitable compromise with the venue. Even during hard times Bob was able to work with us. If you have questions please feel free to contact me. 7178162327

erfect everything was. Not only is the site absolutely gorgeous, but Bob and his staff are AMAZING! Bob will work with you to make sure every little aspect of your day is perfect. He is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, and genuinely wants to make sure that your big day is even better than you dreamed it could be. When we got married at SHL we were treated like part of the family. We can't wait to go back and visit on our anniversary.

tory books! We have been beaming for over a week now and cannot stop raving about the venue, the staff, our other vendors, everything! Bob Johnston has truly captured the full wedding experience at his mountaintop venue! 10/10 recommend working with Bob if your goal is to leave your guests speechless! Thank you for everything! xoxo

venue was, everyone had a great time, and it was easy to space people out to make it more Covid friendly. Prices are very reasonable, and the planning sessions with Bob were very helpful. I’m so glad we decided to get married here. I’d recommend Silver Hearth Lodge to anyone interested in a rustic, mountaintop wedding!

r ease and perfection on their special day.

d about paperwork and communication style, he is almost always quick to respond to calls or emails. He has done so much to make the venue as accommodating and meaningful in thoughtful and specific ways. We found so many gorgeous photography spots around the grounds, enjoyed a wonderful bonfire. Bob allowed us to do a potluck style menu, which few to no other venues allowed for but really made our wedding feel homey and communal just as we hoped!

s’mores, horse shoes, corn hole, rocking chairs, playground and dog kennel ! (And so much more) . Bob was very easy and pleasant to work with, and his soon to be wife, Ashley, was extremely helpful.

t over the mountain from the window. The venue is gorgeous and holds its own, so minimal decoration and setup were required, as well as clean up being super quick and easy. Bob was extremely helpful and genuine throughout our entire experience. We are truly thankful and grateful for the opportunity to have had our wedding here!

breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, then Silver Hearth Lodge is your place! The staff there are very easy going and will strive to make your special day perfect. The venue is very COVID-friendly with it's spaced out property layout and accommodating features.

ion was made. There is no where more beautiful in Virginia for a rustic, nature filled, scenic mountain top wedding! Bob is the man with a plan.. if you have any questions about what to do to plan your wedding, he has the answers! This was really helpful as we did not use a wedding planner and the guides he provided to us helped us get everything completed. Almost every single one of our 100 guests commented on how stunning and perfect the venue was - many venues are beautiful on the inside, but you can’t get the overlook view anywhere else. We were on a tight budget, SHL is affordable and you can pick your own venders to boot. The staff at SHL are so polite and supportive and almost as excited for your big day as you are, each of them helped make our day perfect. Ashley was the ultimate bartender and made sure everyone had a great time; I can’t count the number of guests who had sweet things to say about her. When our wedding day was done, you could say the sky lit up with fireworks! If you want a dream wedding come true, look no further than Silver Hearth Lodge (the advice of a very happy Silver Hearth Bride).

ave our wedding there. Throughout the wedding planning process the venue owner Bob helped me out so much from answering random questions I had, to recommendations and also letting me visit the venue a few times to make sure my vision was perfect. Silver Hearth truly has everything a bride could think of for their special day and Bob helped us create our perfect wedding. I can’t even express how thankful I am to have had his guidance with planning our wedding. I would highly recommend anyone taking the trip to see silver hearth for their wedding venue because I know it’ll take your breath away and capture your heart as it did ours!

ace for us. Bob is absolutely amazing and he went above and beyond our expectations. He made sure our day was magical and we didn’t have to worry about a thing other than just enjoying each other. Bobs staff at SHL are incredible beyond words. They are so friendly and pay such close attention to details. We have never felt more important or special. We were honored to be able to get married at SHL!

cout the venue to the day of when he was on hand all day long to help make sure things run smoothly. Everything price-wise was transparent and informed up front and there was no hiding anything. The venue is spectacularly gorgeous, and the staff are all pros who know their stuff. If you want a beautiful, smooth wedding day, this is the venue to check out!

have to worry about anything on our wedding day because of the great planning procedure Bob has in place.

person I have ever met. Planning our wedding with Bob made the process painless, and we are forever grateful.

d’s (eek!) father and aunt are a duo that caters and plans weddings in Connecticut and even they LOVED the place, which is saying something! The Mountain View’s were in the background for most of our photos which just made everything top notch! It truly has everything and Bob, the owner, is great to work with.

red the venue and was sold, so we booked it and started planning. Once you become a SHL bride, you receive a planning guide and a plethora of help from Bob, this includes his growing list of vendors. As an out of state bride, this vendor list was AMAZING! Since I knew Bob trusted these vendors, I went at it with complete confidence. Everyone’s jaws dropped to the floor when they arrived at the venue. It is that stunning. The view is stunning, but all the venue has to offer is amazing. I was a budget bride, so I added minimal décor to both the ceremony and the reception, honestly that is all you need. Almost every one of my guests commented on how stunning and interesting the venue was. On top of being gorgeous, the venue is FUN! The dance floor has built in lighting to set the mood, the bar area is big draw and the Native American Fire Circle provides a space where people can lounge by a fire pit, though it was too rainy and windy for my wedding. Bob is very personable, honest, nice, enjoyable, laid back, knowledgeable, loving, helpful, cheerful, really any word that describes an amazing person. I am so glad to have been able to meet him and spend time with him learning about himself and his business. SHL is not about money for Bob, it is about the experiences and that shows. He is a one of a kind guy in a one of kind mountaintop venue. I could not have asked for a better wedding venue and venue owner/manager! My wedding was truly one for the books thanks to Silver Hearth Lodge, Bob, and his vendor list! Cannot wait to return for a special occasion!

space for your guests to roam and have some time to themselves and take in the scenery, and then come inside and enjoy the dance floor when they want to. You can also bring your own alcohol and pick your own caterer, which was a huge plus when deciding on our reception venue. We couldn't have been happier with SHL and Bob Johnston for the contribution that they made to our PERFECT day. We would highly recommend Silver Hearth Lodge to anyone looking for a beautiful and scenic venue with a lot to offer their guests.

g from the lodge to the view was absolutely beautiful and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to get married.

beyond thankful to have had my wedding there. Everything about it was stunning! I am one lucky bride!!