Balcony Downs Venue And Retreat


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $7,500 for off-peak dates, and $9,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 275 seated guests


About this venue

Balcony Downs is a family-run venue offering an inclusive weekend package from Friday to Sunday. Your booking includes two nights of gracious lodging for 24, early access for decorating, as well as use of the space for your rehesrsal dinner. This 235 acre historical estate offers panoramic views, multiple options for ceremony site and unique backdrops for amazing wedding photos. We limit our bookings to one wedding per week so that our staff can provide you with the exclusive attention you deserve. We help simplify the planning process so you can focus on the more important details of creating amazing memories. Reach out today to book your private tour and see for yourself why so many of our couples are calling Balcony Downs the hidden gem of the Blueridge.


Our event spaces

Balcony Downs Venue And Retreat

We strive to produce the venue outcome you envision taking every step of the way alongside with you.

The Event Barn is 3,700 sq ft with a fully stocked commercial prep kitchen, two handicap-accessible bathrooms, and a spacious reception area adorned with rustic crystal chandeliers and ambiance lighting. The barn opens up to large patios overlooking majestic mountains and rolling hills. The kitchen is stocked with serving dishes, chafing dishes, drink dispensers, commercial warming oven, a commercial refrigerator, a freezer, and much more. We also supply beautiful rustic wooden chairs, round dining tables, buffet tables, two oversized custom farm tables, and a stunning ceremony arch that can be placed anywhere on the estate. You also have access to our professional sound system and we maintain a large selection of neutral in-house décor that you can use as much or as little of as you like. There are three historic houses on the estate that are included in your wedding package. The Manor House sleeps up to 12 and is ideal for bridal party dressing and staging. The Icehouse Cabin sleeps 6 and the Farmhouse 4.

Guest capacity

Up to 275 Seated

Square footage

3,700

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive”

Included in this room:

We aim to streamline the wedding planning process so you can focus on the joy of your new adventure and explore the unique magic only you can create. When you book with Balcony Downs, you get the entire 50-acre estate from Friday at 3 pm until Sunday at 11 am. Your reservation includes accommodations for the rehearsal dinner as well as early access to the Event Barn for decorating and set up. Summary of What is Included In Your Package: • Use of the property from Friday at 3 pm until Sunday at 11 am • 3,700 sq ft Event Barn • Use of commercial kitchen • 16 60" round tables • 12 72" round tables • 6 6ft rectangle folding tables • 200 rustic wooden folding chairs • 24 wooden x-back chairs • 2 10ft rustic wooden farm tables • PA sound system • 3 guest houses that can sleep up to 22 people in total • Handicap-accessible restrooms located on-site within the Event Barn • Our rustic wooden archway can be moved anywhere on the property for the ceremony

Balcony Downs Venue And Retreat

We strive to produce the venue outcome you envision taking every step of the way alongside with you.

The Event Barn is 3,700 sq ft with a fully stocked commercial prep kitchen, two handicap-accessible bathrooms, and a spacious reception area adorned with rustic crystal chandeliers and ambiance lighting. The barn opens up to large patios overlooking majestic mountains and rolling hills. The kitchen is stocked with serving dishes, chafing dishes, drink dispensers, commercial warming oven, a commercial refrigerator, a freezer, and much more. We also supply beautiful rustic wooden chairs, round dining tables, buffet tables, two oversized custom farm tables, and a stunning ceremony arch that can be placed anywhere on the estate. You also have access to our professional sound system and we maintain a large selection of neutral in-house décor that you can use as much or as little of as you like. There are three historic houses on the estate that are included in your wedding package. The Manor House sleeps up to 12 and is ideal for bridal party dressing and staging. The Icehouse Cabin sleeps 6 and the Farmhouse 4.

Guest capacity

Up to 275 Seated

Square footage

3,700

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive”

Included in this room:

We aim to streamline the wedding planning process so you can focus on the joy of your new adventure and explore the unique magic only you can create. When you book with Balcony Downs, you get the entire 50-acre estate from Friday at 3 pm until Sunday at 11 am. Your reservation includes accommodations for the rehearsal dinner as well as early access to the Event Barn for decorating and set up. Summary of What is Included In Your Package: • Use of the property from Friday at 3 pm until Sunday at 11 am • 3,700 sq ft Event Barn • Use of commercial kitchen • 16 60" round tables • 12 72" round tables • 6 6ft rectangle folding tables • 200 rustic wooden folding chairs • 24 wooden x-back chairs • 2 10ft rustic wooden farm tables • PA sound system • 3 guest houses that can sleep up to 22 people in total • Handicap-accessible restrooms located on-site within the Event Barn • Our rustic wooden archway can be moved anywhere on the property for the ceremony


Available services that can be provided by Balcony Downs Venue And Retreat

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wifi

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