family retreats

Mount Ida Farm is located in historic Albemarle County and is only minutes from UVA, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and James Monroe's Ashlawn Highland. Located within a private 4,000 acre estate, Mount Ida Farm offers families an exclusive and private venue for weddings and private events. From its picturesque setting overlooking the Hardware river and Mt Ida lake, Mount Ida manor offers a spectacular setting for the perfect family retreat. From the welcoming porches and decks which lead to an impressive stone walkway down to an otherworldly setting with a limestone gazebo overlooking the lake and its spectacular fountain, guests of up to 200 can enjoy the expansive view. Ample pavilion space for cocktails and several entrances provide easy and convenient access for guests of all ages.

Mount Ida Farm offers its newly renovated reception facility for weddings and private events of up to 200 guests. Equipped with tables and chairs for all 200 guests, ample parking, large bridal suite, separate grooms room, large outdoor patios, HVAC, caterers kitchen, 600 amp service and a spectacular setting. A shuttle bus, horse drawn carriage and Rolls Royce limousine are available to transport the guests around the estate. Mount Ida farm can accommodate up to 65 overnight guests in a one of several large manor homes located throughout the property. The estate has endless scenic locations for pictures and intimate gatherings at one if it's many lakes, manor homes and pavilions.

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