Business Details
8 Years
experience
Experience Luxury Weddings & Craft Beverages at Mount Ida Reserve
Mount Ida Reserve began as a cattle farm that evolved into a premier destination in southern Albemarle. We pioneered full-scale wedding venues at Mount Ida Manor and expanded to include Turkey Run neighborhood, three additional wedding venues, and our Tasting Room + Taphouse established in 2018. Our 3,000-acre reserve combines operational farming with hospitality, offering unique experiences through small-batch wines, craft beers, and seasonal cuisine paired with Blue Ridge Mountain views. We specialize in private events, luxury accommodations, and immersive wine country experiences while maintaining agricultural roots. Our team curates weddings, corporate events, and weekend getaways with comprehensive packages and personalized service.With fiber optic internet, recreational amenities, and proximity to Monticello Wine Trail attractions, we blend modern comforts with rural charm. Our culinary team creates customizable menus for events, featuring local ingredients and award-winning beverages. As stewards of 5,000 acres, we preserve Virginia's natural beauty while providing exceptional hospitality. Our dedicated event coordinators ensure seamless execution of celebrations, from intimate gatherings to milestone events. Through continuous expansion and attention to detail, we remain a leader in destination experiences within Charlottesville's wine country.
Services
Tasting Room
Wedding Venues
Accommodations
Private Events
Farm Brews
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in destination wedding planning
- Our 5,000-acre property features multiple venue options
- We provide on-site accommodations for 150+ guests
- Our culinary team creates seasonal menus with local ingredients
- We combine vineyard views with modern recreational amenities
What people say
Breathtaking views
Exceptional service
Versatile venues
Delicious wines
Luxurious accommodations
Services
Tasting Room
Our Tasting Room offers curated experiences with small-batch wines and craft beers. Guests enjoy panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain views while sampling seasonal menus. The space combines rustic charm with modern amenities for casual visits and special occasions.
Wedding Venues
We provide multiple wedding venues across our 5,000-acre estate. Services include venue rental, catering, and event coordination. Our packages accommodate 50-150 guests with customizable menus and on-site accommodations.
Accommodations
Luxury rentals include manor homes, cottages, and lakehouses. Each property features modern amenities, private event spaces, and recreational facilities. Guests enjoy proximity to vineyards and Charlottesville attractions.
Private Events
Our venues host corporate events, networking gatherings, and milestone celebrations. Services include venue setup, catering, and event planning. The property offers team-building activities and recreational amenities.
Farm Brews
Our brewery produces innovative craft beers paired with seasonal menus. The taphouse features regular releases and special events. Brews complement our vineyard's wine offerings in a combined tasting experience.
Questions
What wedding packages do you offer?
We provide customizable wedding packages including venue rental, catering, event coordination, and on-site accommodations for 50-150 guests.
Are accommodations available on-site?
Yes, we offer luxury rentals including manor homes, cottages, and lakehouses accommodating 150+ guests across our 5,000-acre estate.
Can I visit the tasting room without attending an event?
Our Tasting Room + Taphouse welcomes visitors daily with wine and beer tastings, seasonal menus, and scenic mountain views.
What recreational amenities are available?
Guests enjoy fiber optic internet, pool tables, tennis courts, private lake access, hiking trails, and horseback riding facilities.
What are your kitchen hours?
Kitchen operates daily 12:00-17:00 (Mon-Thu), 12:00-19:00 (Fri-Sat), and 10:00-15:30 (Sunday brunch service).
Reviews (6)
Jasmine Cha
Dec 03, 2021
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Mount Ida is my new favorite cville winery! They have amazing sangria and mimosas that are so refreshing. Their fros is a popsicle in their ros which is so fun even though I'm not a ros person. Both times I've been, I split a bottle of their viognier with friends and loved it. They also have food available and don't allow outside food but I haven't been able to give it a try yet. The views are scenic and gorgeous and they have plenty of indoor seating and seating in the shade. The service is attentive. The prices are a little high but nothing anomalous for cville wineries and totally worth
Luca Cian
Nov 23, 2021
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View is great. Good looking building. I ordered food today (Sunday) and was a disaster. The food men is minimal. I ordered a cheese plate and they brought cheese in box straight from the grocery store. Not even the effort to put on a tray. the wine serving was very stingy. I was charged $140 for the cheese box and a few glasses of wine with friends. I had to ask the detailed receipt to discover that the waiter overcharged me with food I never received. Service was abismal. I brought some friends from outside town and I was embarrassed. Too bad because back in the day the food and service was
Melissa Colby
Nov 21, 2021
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Wow! I've been here twice, once with my kids (toddler and preschooler) and once for a baby shower I was hosting. Both times were absolute wins with great service, flexible servers for our odd needs, extremely beautiful setting and building, and delicious food. Stop everything and go to Mount Ida! It does not disappoint.
Anne Woodard
Nov 01, 2021
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Nice view. Delicious wine - 2017 Tannant - $12.75 per serving - but served in a plastic cup!! Really??? What in the world are they thinking??? So . I decided to walk inside & ask for a wineglass - at first I was told that it was to protect the people washing dishes due to COVID but the server changed his mind & poured the wine into a glass for me. On my way inside I saw a couple seated outside under cover with a bottle of wine with two wine glasses - so why was that? If one purchases a bottle then you can drink it out of a REAL WINE GLASS but if you only order a glass of wine you get to drink
Larry Holcombe
Oct 24, 2021
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The views are panoramic and stupendous. It's a beautiful facility it is well laid out that leaves plenty of opportunity for social distancing as well as partying. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. This place makes for a great day trip. I'd highly recommend it.
Sal Bonsall
Sep 24, 2021
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Lovely scenery and the white/rose wine we tried was great. Only downside was that it was a really hot day and the parasol didnt provide enough shade, so we asked if we could sit on the patio instead. We were told no without a reason given - there were a couple of spare tables which didnt appear reserved, as we were there for a couple of hours and no one else sat there. So, nice wine and setting, albeit very hot
