The Country Wedding Venue of your Dreams
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Located in Rice, VA, The Barn at Gully Tavern is a country wedding venue that hosts all kinds of special occasions. Robert and Dawn Schmidt form the duo who co-own this facility. This pair invites you to consider this welcoming property as the setting for your important celebration.
This venue is tucked away in a small community near the Heart of Virginia. Robert and Dawn originally constructed The Barn at Gully Tavern as a venue for their two daughter's weddings. They decided to share this property with the public, hoping that other couples would enjoy their wedding festivities in this locale. Robert and Dawn understand the importance of attention to detail and believe in giving you the time you need to make your dream wedding come true. The barn and the first floor of their home are available as a venue and get-ready space. You will be able to access this venue the day before your celebration. The climate-controlled barn will make a stunning backdrop for your wedding and photography, both indoors and outdoors.
The Barn at Gully Tavern hosts wedding ceremonies, elopements, and receptions for 200 or more guests. Robert and Dawn offer event rentals, equipment, and the services of staff for your festivities. This property features abundant on-site parking space. Event rentals include 70 assorted wooden chairs, over 200 white resin folding chairs, over 20 round tables, and eight wooden farm tables. This team also offers vintage benches and pews to add even more country ambiance for your special day.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Beach
Waterfront
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Meet the team
Robert & Dawn Schmidt
Owners
Robert Schmidt, a diesel mechanic and former dairy farmer, was born and raised in Rice. His wife, Dawn, was originally from Cartersville and works as a teacher at Fuqua School. The couple resides on the family farm on Gully Tavern Road. According to the Schmidts, the couple’s entrance into the wedding business began when their oldest daughter, Taylor, got engaged in December 2017.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.03 reviews
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Summer M
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5.0
10/29/2024
This is the most perfect and stunning venue! If you are looking for a barn wedding, this is the place. The owners were the nicest people to work with and made the day a breeze. I w...
ould give more than 5 stars!
Brooke M
5.0
11/10/2025
The Barn at Gully Tavern was my dream venue for my October wedding. Rustic but elegant at the same time. The bridal suite and grooms shed was awesome. Couldn’t have asked for a bet...
ter venue.
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Christine C
5.0
11/15/2022
This was the perfect venue for our wedding ! Beautiful view. Owners are absolutely the best to work with. I will recommend this place to everyone !
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