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James Monroe's Highland

Venue highlights

Indoor and outdoor spaces
Valet parking

Venue details

Style:

Event Center, Rustic & Barn, Park/Garden, Vintage, Outdoor

Guest capacity:

Accommodates up to 200 guests

Services:

Ceremony / Reception

Indoor / Outdoor

Location:

2050 James Monroe Parkway
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Description:

Highland is the historic residence and property of the fifth U.S. president, James Monroe. Conveniently located a short distance from Charlottesville, the estate offers mountain and pasture views paired with rustic ambience. President and First Lady Monroe shared over 40 years as husband and wife, many of them here at the property they called Highland, nestled in the rolling hills of Albemarle County. In September, 1808 their eldest daughter Eliza was married at their Highland home. In the tradition of these historic marriages, Highland invites couples to celebrate their unions at the home of James and Elizabeth Monroe. A historic house with adjacent gardens, James Monroe’s Highland provides a selection of locations for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Each party is provided optimal privacy and flexibility. We encourage you to welcome your guests here as James and Elizabeth Monroe welcomed theirs. Acquired in 1974 by William & Mary, Monroe’s alma mater, Highland has more than 30 years experience in hosting wedding celebrations. Let us provide a historic backdrop for your special day.

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Venue notes

The rental fee ranges from $3,500 to $6,900 for a ceremony and reception and includes 13 hours of rental time including set up and clean up time. A cocktail hour is also included with a ceremony and reception. A refundable security deposit of $500 is required. A portion of the rental fee is a philanthropic tax-deductible donation, which goes directly toward the funding of restoration projects for the historic estate of President James Monroe. For ceremony-only or reception-only weddings, please inquire directly with the venue for pricing.

Amenities and Restrictions

Amenities

- Bride's dressing area

- Tables and chairs provided

- Outdoor lighting

- Day-of coordinator

- Kitchen for prep only

- Large parking lot

- Complimentary walk-through of the Monroe guest house during cocktail hour

Restrictions

- General liability insurance required

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Choose from a list for catering

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- No smoking

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer

- Music must end by 11:30PM

- A portion of the rental fee is tax deductible

Amenities

- Bride's dressing area

- Tables and chairs provided

- Outdoor lighting

- Day-of coordinator

- Kitchen for prep only

- Large parking lot

- Complimentary walk-through of the Monroe guest house during cocktail hour

Restrictions

- General liability insurance required

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Choose from a list for catering

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- No smoking

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer

- Music must end by 11:30PM

- A portion of the rental fee is tax deductible

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James Monroe's Highland

Venue Highlights

Indoor and outdoor spaces
Valet parking

STARTING AT $6,084 FOR 50 GUESTS

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