Mathias Community Center

WV Hotdog Social

John Mathias Homestead

Wedding Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Good-byes by the Coffee Shop

Fall

We are very excited to share our rural destination of Hardy County, West Virginia with you. Although it's not your average wedding venue, we hope you will get a great taste of our some of our favorite places.

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Rachel Alvarez Campbell

Kaitlyn McKitrick

Katie McDonald

Tyler Battina-Underwood

Blake Crow

Laura Finn

Jenna Myers

Elle and Zetta Souther

Alex Kalish

Donovan Bregg

Mike Radocchia

Devon Orndorff

Justin Earle

Dakota Hoover

Ben Petrino

Wedding Party

Q + A

Here is a printable map and some lists of resources in Hardy County:    

<a href="https://visithardywv.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/LRV_Map_BR_FINAL-cropped-reduced.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://visithardywv.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/LRV_Map_BR_FINAL-cropped-reduced.pdf</a> It also highlights some Airbnbs and VRBOs.

Guesthouse Lost River

The Inn at Lost River

Lost River State Park

The Lost River Grill, Motel and B&B 

Lost River Barn 

The Hideaway

Guests are free to car camp or set up a tent on the farm over the weekend -- even rent a camper van in DC and park it on the farm. Let us know if you have questions.

Camp at Our Farm

Travel

One of the best hikes around!https://www.hikingupward.com/gwnf/bigschloss/

Big Schloss Hike

Shop and eat at this great local farm market and bakery

Wardensville Garden Market

Grab a brick-oven pizza or drinks and snacks at the restaurant and store, directly across from the Mathias Homestead!

Lost & Found Pizza & Provisions

Brand new farm-to-table restaurant located downtown Wardensville

Mack's Bingo Kitchen

Drifters cafe is a great place to grab coffee during the weekend. They will also make an appearance at the reception!

Drifters Cafe

Check out this indy book shop on Main Street.

WordPlay

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Dark Skies viewing

Lost River Yoga

Drive to Moorefield to rent kayaks and canoes to float our beautiful rivers! Depending on the weather it may still be nice enough to paddle. Otherwise, make sure to hike down to view the river and enjoy the views.

Rent a Kayak and Float the River

Trout Pond Recreation Area

Take a walk by the river or play on the playground

Wardensville Town Park

Classic country breakfast food, it’s new but already where the locals go

Bits-N-Pieces

Things to Do and Places to Eat

Registry

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Alex & John

Alex & John

Photos