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EVENT RENTALS
Imagine your Wedding or Special Event at Beautiful Belle Grove
Plantation...
Built for gracious entertaining and family life by
Isaac Hite, Jr. and his wife, Nelly Madison Hite, between 1794 and
1797, Belle Grove is a National Historic Landmark and a center for
Virginia history and cultural heritage.
For more than 200 years, Belle Grove has been the site
of countless celebrations, including the early 19th century weddings of
all six of the Hite family's daughters. We invite you to become a
part of this time-honored tradition. What could be more lovely
and memorable than celebrating your wedding or hosting your special
event at this beautiful 18th century plantation? Imagine you,
your family and guests enjoying Belle Grove's lawns and gardens,
sweeping mountain views, and its historic Manor House, an
architectural gem of the Shenandoah Valley.
Today, Belle Grove Plantation is a National and
Virginia Historic Landmark owned by the National Trust for Historic
Preservation and is operated by Belle Grove, Inc., a non-profit
organization. The Manor House was built in 1797 by Isaac Hite,
Jr., the grandson of the first recorded settler in the Shenandoah
Valley, and is one of the very few intact antebellum plantations
remaining in the region.
Renters are asked to be sensitive to the historic
nature of the spaces they are using, and behavior should be appropriate
for such a setting. During any function, renters and their guests
must be aware they are using a museum space that is fragile and
irreplaceable. There is "no smoking" in, or near, the
Manor House or outbuildings at any time. Children must be
accompanied by an adult whenever touring the historic house.
All prospective renters are required to visit Belle
Grove Plantation for a complete walk-through of the property before
signing a rental contract. This will give you an opportunity to
see the variety of options first-hand, and allows Belle Grove staff to
explain what is expected of renters. Upon signing a contract,
renters are required to again meet with Belle Grove staff along with
the approved caterers, florists, minister, and other key parties to the
wedding to review policies and procedures relative to the use of Belle
Grove Plantation. Please call us at (540) 869-2028 or email us
Rentals to schedule an appointment. We look forward to hearing from
you!
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2010 Options and Rates for Weddings and Special
Events:
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$2,500 |
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Wedding or Special
Event on the Historic Landscape or Manor House Porch.
Includes rehearsal or set-up the evening before the
event (2 hours.)* |
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$3,000 |
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Reception or
Special Event on the Historic Landscape.(4 hours.)* |
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$4,500 |
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Entire Site Rental for
Special Event including Wedding and Reception. |
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Includes
wedding rehearsal or set-up the evening before the event.
Self-guided guest tours of the Manor House's period rooms are available
with this option.* |
*There is a charge of
$300 for each additional hour for any event.
Rental fees cover:
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Staff time to coordinate event in
advance with both renters and contracted services
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Event set-up
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Rental of property as above for
maximum of two hours per wedding or five hours per combined
wedding/reception (not including set-up time.)
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Overtime staff duty during the
event and take-down
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Cost of utilities.
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Cleaning
service before and after the event
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Mowing and grounds maintenance
services.
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Use of parking lots and guides.
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Other related costs.
You may count 75% of your rental
fee as a contribution to Belle Grove,
Inc., a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization. The amount of your
contribution is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Belle
Grove is completely self-sufficient and depends on contributions such
as yours to keep the historic museum's doors open annually to thousands
of school children and visitors from throughout the world. Thank
you very much for your support!
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