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“At the table, one does not grow old.”

HOST A GATHERING
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The Abbey @ Turtle Dove Farm can be booked for small, intimate gatherings that are full of soul.

Thoughtful celebrations, workshops, salons, ceremonies, and milestone moments that mark meaning and memory all belong here. If you’re looking for a place that honors depth, imagination, and care, this canvas is all yours.

COME MAKE YOUR MAGIC
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A bride in a white wedding dress standing at the bottom of a staircase, looking up at three young girls on the staircase.
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Indoor table set for a celebration, with floral centerpiece, candles, and dinnerware, overlooking an outdoor patio with tables and chairs.
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A long dining table set for a special occasion with white plates, dark green glasses, silverware, lit candles, and floral centerpieces with greenery and colorful flowers, in a bright room with natural light.
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A circle of eight white Adirondack chairs surrounds a small fire pit with a fire burning, set on a gravel surface surrounded by trees with autumn-colored leaves.
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A long outdoor dining table set with plates, napkins, glasses, and centerpieces of flowers and succulents, surrounded by wooden chairs, in a shaded garden area.
A bartender preparing cocktails with a shaker, two drinks with salted rims, a bar spoon, a jigger, a cocktail strainer, pineapple leaves, and bar tools on the counter.
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Accommodations & Amenities

Turtle Dove Farm offers a rare combination of beauty, privacy, and flexibility. There are places to toast, cook together, linger by the fire, dance, reflect, and connect.

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BOOK A TOUR

  • Our land itself is part of the experience. Open fields and meadows abundant with wildlife make moments expand.


    • 40+ acres of private Virginia horse and wine country
    • Open fields and rolling views
    • Shaded and terrance areas for ceremonies, meals, and gathering
    • Natural backdrops for capturing moments and photographs
    • Quiet, secluded setting with a strong sense of privacy
    • Space to wander, pause, and slow down
    • On-site parking

  • The Abbey is a warm, gathering-forward renovated barn designed for connection. It offers comfortable overnight accommodations. It’s a space meant to gather, linger, and feel at home together.

    • Impressive barn with cathedral ceilings designed for intimate gatherings and celebrations
    • Chef’s kitchen suitable for catered events or cooking together
    • Full bar
    • Dining room for shared meals
    • Cozy library den for conversation, games, or quiet moments
    • Multiple indoor gathering spaces that adapt to the flow of your celebration
    • Two bedrooms for overnight stays
    • One king bed and three twin beds
    • Two and a half bathrooms
    • Climate controlled and comfortable year round

  • The Poets’ Cabin
    • Private, standalone retreat space on the property
    • Designed for reflection, writing, and quiet restoration
    • Ideal for a guest of honor, facilitator, or couple seeking privacy
    • Comfortable sleeping accommodations
    • Simple, intentional interiors that encourage focus and calm
    • A place to step away without leaving the gathering

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I don't know exactly what a prayer is.
I do know how to pay attention,
how to fall down into the grass,
how to kneel down in the grass,
how to be idle and blessed,
how to stroll through the fields,
which is what I have been doing all day.
Tell me, what else should I have done?

– Mary Oliver

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A bride and groom holding hands and dancing on a grassy hill under a clear blue sky with a crescent moon, trees with autumn foliage in the background.
A large tree with orange and yellow autumn leaves, some fallen on the ground, in a park under a partly cloudy blue sky.
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Everything is designed to disrupt your everyday cadence—inviting delight and depth—so you leave with more dreams than you came with.

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Tell us about your idea, and we’ll get in touch with you to book a tour.