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On the Eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains, between Charlottesville and Lynchburg, Pharsalia commands majestic views of Virginia’s Wine Country. Built in 1814 as a wedding gift, Pharsalia continues the traditions of southern hospitality today!
Pharsalia offers Events, classes, farm to table dinners, corporate entertaining and tours of the 1814 plantation, gardens and outbuildings throughout the season. This year we will have a 40'x100' sailcloth tent with wooden poles and floor on our grounds from April- October. Peruse our calendar or contact us to book your event.
Pharsalia’s fresh cut flower farm capitalizes on the seasonal abundance of blooms available in Virginia. With a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, grower Foxie Morgan cultivates native and specialty blooms for Purchase.
The historic home, the parlors, porches, canopies of shade trees, and various out-buildings on the property provide many options to customize your event. The vast grounds and gardens at Pharsalia inspire seasonal, fresh floral designs with professional and creative services available to capture your vision. Poolside, on the lawn, overlooking vineyards and orchards, or wherever your desires take you; our aim is to provide a unique space where you can craft your own special day.
These packages include a tented reception site as a part of the rental fee.
The venue and tent rental include the following:
43' x 103' Tidewater Sailcloth Tent with Custom Fir Side poles and perimeter string lighting. Much like an outdoor ballroom!
(4) Pennant Flags for Tent Peaks
Clear Sidewall to Surround Tent in Case of Inclement Weather
Distressed Wood Floor Under Entire Tent…No Dance Floor Needed
Wooden Benches for ceremony; 10 of each size available; in 6’ & 12’ lengths
15 Wooden Farm Tables that seat 10. We do not have chairs. You will need to order.
***Rentals are for a 5 hour block of event time between 10 a.m. and 12 a.m. Set-up is included prior to the event, and one hour of time past the scheduled end time is allowed for break-down and clean-up.
(Additional time may be purchased at a rate of $250/half hour)
The Historic Pharsalia home is available for dressing and pre-ceremony traditions, as well as a post ceremony self guided tour for your guests. You will also have access to an indoor bar area, the gorgeous cocktail courtyard and our pristine flower and herb gardens where your guests can mingle and take in the majestic mountain views. We only host one wedding a weekend so the focus is on you!
Call (434-277-5231) or email (info@pharsaliaevents.com) to make an appointment and learn more about pricing. We do tours every day of the week unless we have a function so call soon to get on the calendar.
Cut flowers from our on-site flower gardens are for sale seasonally, and can be a truly memorable way to incorporate Pharsalia’s natural beauty into your wedding day.
"Working with Pharsalia was wonderful from beginning to end. Foxie and staff are incredible. Our guests were truly blown away with the beauty of this venue."
- Faren
"Pharsalia and all the staff were an absolute wedding dream come true! Thank you all for everything! Stunning venue!"
- Mimi
"If my husband and I had simply just booked Pharsalia for the big day without a single other vendor (caterer, tent, etc.) our wedding day would have still been brilliantly perfect. (The grounds look like a storybook garden.) From the drive to this special place, to the place where you say “I do,” Pharsalia is such a gem. Our guests so enjoyed exploring this place and our pictures were stunning. Thank you, Foxie, for sharing your intimately beautiful home with us."
- Ann Mason
"Pharsalia made my dream wedding come true! I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day in a more beautiful setting. Foxy and everyone who worked the event we’re so warm and welcoming. They make you feel at ease. I never thought twice if I had any questions because someone was always there to answer them."
- Molly
"Foxie, the owner at Pharsalia is God's gift from Heaven! When I was looking at venues for my wedding, I had a hard time picking out the perfect spot, until I met Foxie & she told me about all what Pharsalia has to offer. I couldn't ask for a more beautiful & fun place to marry my best friend!"
- Katie
"We had to come to Pharsalia at the very last minute after somebody else fell through...but thank God they fell through because Pharsalia made so many beautiful arrangements, they were easy to work with, the results were truly wonderful, and they were willing and able to work within our budget and time constraints."
- John
"Pharsalia is the most dreamy and beautiful venue! The old historic home is absolutely stunning and was such an magical place for a bride and her bridesmaids to get ready. The house and grounds provided a TON of places for amazing photos, and also perfect spots for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The grounds have ample space for all of these activities, including bathrooms that are handy to the event. I personally love all of the stunning gardens and landscaping on the property, not to mention the back drop of mountains and orchards. Working with Foxie was a breeze and so was coordinating all of the necessary rentals etc. Foxie has a helpful list of vendors who know the venue and that she has worked with before. We chose pretty much all of our vendors from her list and they were all wonderful! My friends and I also bought bulk flowers from Foxie and we assembled our own bouquets in her flower shed the day before my wedding which was super fun! (I only recommend making your own if you or your friends have flower experience--and one of my friends did!)
Overall, Pharsalia was a dream venue and I highly recommend it!!!"
- Allison
"We are so happy we chose to have our wedding at Pharsalia. From start to finish, it was the perfect venue. It has absolutely gorgeous views of the blue ridge mountains, and the house itself has such character and charm. Foxie (the owner) was a joy to work with. She also did all of our flowers which was a huge advantage because they were stunning and was one less vendor we needed to coordinate with. I would highly recommend Pharsalia for anyone interested in having a picture-perfect dream wedding, and working with some of the sweetest people throughout the entire planning process."
- Sahdia
"I got all the flowers for my daughter’s wedding from Pharsalia. It worked out great.
We have also enjoyed apple day on multiple occasions as well as a grafting workshop. I’m sure you wouldn’t find a more beautiful location for a wedding or more thoughtful staff. Highly recommended."
- Jay Gilliam
"Just gorgeous with plenty of charm"
- Taylor Applegarth
"Straight baller. Def the place to get hitched"
- Cam Smith
"I loved photographing out at Pharsalia! It's a truly gorgeous location- with so many unique and interesting spots to take photos! The staff was helpful and encouraging to the couple, and let us go out there for engagement photos and have free rein for the wedding day! This is a view you have to see for yourself to really know how gorgeous of a spot it is!!"
- Ashley Eiban
"Pharsalia is a place where your dreams become reality. I got married in September 2015 and could not have asked for a more beautiful location and venue. Not to mention the staff at Pharsalia are phenomenal. Each person I came in contact with was always willing to lend a helping hand and answer any questions I had. Every expectation I had for my big day was met to its fullest and I give full credit to Foxie and her wonderful staff. On top of the wonderful venue, I hired one of Pharsalia's employees Mary to be my wedding planner, she is AMAZING. If you are looking for your dream wedding venue, start with Pharsalia and I can assure you, you will look no further!!!"
- Katie Ruffin
"Pharsalia was the ideal venue for our wedding and exceeded our expectations in every way! The view is absolutely breathtaking and one of a kind. You are surrounding by mountains and overlooking a beautiful orchard. The grounds are gorgeous and allow you to keep decorations to a minimum. Foxy is a joy to work with, very flexible and helpful in terms of planning. Even though we were out of town, she kept us in the loop via email and phone. She has a wonderful selection of rental items and flowers as well. It was the perfect fit for our vintage/rustic theme. Our guests are still raving about the gorgeous location. I would highly recommend Pharsalia for your wedding!"
- Katherine Frasca
"Pharsalia is a gorgeous gem in the mountains. There is nothing that will compare with the view...a perfect backdrop for a stunning wedding. My guests were totally wowed by their surroundings! Pharsalia team, thank you for hosting the most gorgeous wedding I could have imagined! If I hadn't added a single flower arrangement or decoration it would have still been the most beautiful day imaginable. Having farm tables, benches, and wine barrels I could rent was the icing on the cake! You truly have a one of a kind venue with a lovely staff. Foxie, you are such a dear. All our love and thanks."
- Natalie Wright
"Our wedding was June 2013 and was absolutely amazing!!! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful setting and wonderful experience. Foxie was absolutely amazing and a huge help. We also used her daughter Maria for catering and she was wonderful too!! They all went above and beyond my expectations. I can't say enough great things about Pharsalia, Foxie and Maria!! I would highly recommend Pharsalia!!!"
- Caitlin Boninti
"Our wedding was May 2013, Pharsalia is a beautiful and magical place. Foxie was awesome to work with,she helped in any way she could, for our wedding it began to rain and she was cool and calm and started moving things around and was actually calmer than my wedding planner. I would recommend pharsalia to any bride that wants a country fairy tail wedding. Foxie you are truly a wonderful and beautiful person and what you did for Danny and I on our special day was a night that we will never forget. Thank you for that. God Bless!"
- Danny and Jessica Jones.
"We got married at Pharsalia in September 2012. Foxie was so helpful throughout the planning, and was amazing on the day of our event. Pharsalia is such a beautiful location; pictures do not do it justice. It was exactly what we were looking for, and worked perfectly for the type of wedding we wanted. Everyone who attended the wedding loved Pharsalia, and still talks about it. The views at Pharsalia are amazing in every direction, and provided the perfect setting for the start of our marriage!"
- Robert and Shanna Lovaglio
Pharsalia’s fresh cut flower farm capitalizes on the seasonal abundance of blooms available in Virginia. With a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, grower Foxie Morgan cultivates native and specialty blooms for purchase.
Flowers are available for sale by the bucket, or in various floral design packages. Please contact Foxie Morgan at info@pharsaliaevents.com to start your order today.
Because we are a natural and locally oriented flower farm, the availability of our blooms varies seasonally. Below you will find a brief sampling of some of the blooms that are available from Pharsalia.
Please note that assorted seasonal greenery is always available. Contact us for more information, and specific availability and pricing.
Early spring flowers at Pharsalia have a woodland flower feel. Some specialty blooms include Daffodils, Tulips, Tree Peonies, Viburnums, Lilacs, and Hellebores. Colors are typically soft, and include purples, pinks, blues, and whites.
Spring at Pharsalia is a time of abundant Peonies! We have thousands available ranging in color from deep reds to coral to white. Soft woodland perennial blooms are still available, as well as bright pops of color. Some of our spring favorites are; Solomons Seal, Deutzia, Snapdragons, Mock Orange, Baptisia, and fragrant garden Roses.
Summer flowers are all about color with Zinnias, Celosia, Sunflowers, and Snapdragons blooming profusely. Hydrangeas are available in many varieties and colors, as well as Lilies.
Summer flowers continue blooming into the fall at Pharsalia. Fragrant white Tuberose and Dahlias in every color come into bloom. Garden Roses have their second flush. Seasonal harvest items such as ornamental apples and gourds make a show, and many dried flowers are available as the frost hits our flower fields.
Seasonal greens and berries are abundant, as well as a good assortment of dried flowers from the summer season. Berries include Red and Orange Winterberry, Nandina Berries, various Hollies, and Bittersweet. Greens include many varieties of Pine, Boxwood, and Magnolia.
The New Year brings new growth, and many budding and flowering branches that are great for floral arrangements. Quince, Daphne, and Flowering Apricots are good for forcing blooms. Assorted Pussy Willow, Spirea, and Hellebores are also available.
"Pharsalia is truly one of the most beautiful places in Virginia! We had such a gorgeous wedding ceremony and reception, all our guests are still talking about how beautiful it was. Foxie was very nice, easy to work with, and very accommodating. We would definitely recommend this place to everyone!"
- Vera
"Working with Pharsalia was wonderful from beginning to end. Foxie and staff are incredible. Our guests were truly blown away with the beauty of this venue."
- Faren
"Pharsalia and all the staff were an absolute wedding dream come true! Thank you all for everything! Stunning venue!"
- Mimi
"If my husband and I had simply just booked Pharsalia for the big day without a single other vendor (caterer, tent, etc.) our wedding day would have still been brilliantly perfect. (The grounds look like a storybook garden.) From the drive to this special place, to the place where you say “I do,” Pharsalia is such a gem. Our guests so enjoyed exploring this place and our pictures were stunning. Thank you, Foxie, for sharing your intimately beautiful home with us."
- Ann Mason
"Pharsalia made my dream wedding come true! I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day in a more beautiful setting. Foxy and everyone who worked the event we’re so warm and welcoming. They make you feel at ease. I never thought twice if I had any questions because someone was always there to answer them."
- Molly
"Foxie, the owner at Pharsalia is God's gift from Heaven! When I was looking at venues for my wedding, I had a hard time picking out the perfect spot, until I met Foxie & she told me about all what Pharsalia has to offer. I couldn't ask for a more beautiful & fun place to marry my best friend!"
- Katie
"We had to come to Pharsalia at the very last minute after somebody else fell through...but thank God they fell through because Pharsalia made so many beautiful arrangements, they were easy to work with, the results were truly wonderful, and they were willing and able to work within our budget and time constraints."
- John
"Pharsalia is the most dreamy and beautiful venue! The old historic home is absolutely stunning and was such an magical place for a bride and her bridesmaids to get ready. The house and grounds provided a TON of places for amazing photos, and also perfect spots for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The grounds have ample space for all of these activities, including bathrooms that are handy to the event. I personally love all of the stunning gardens and landscaping on the property, not to mention the back drop of mountains and orchards. Working with Foxie was a breeze and so was coordinating all of the necessary rentals etc. Foxie has a helpful list of vendors who know the venue and that she has worked with before. We chose pretty much all of our vendors from her list and they were all wonderful! My friends and I also bought bulk flowers from Foxie and we assembled our own bouquets in her flower shed the day before my wedding which was super fun! (I only recommend making your own if you or your friends have flower experience--and one of my friends did!)
Overall, Pharsalia was a dream venue and I highly recommend it!!!"
- Allison
"We are so happy we chose to have our wedding at Pharsalia. From start to finish, it was the perfect venue. It has absolutely gorgeous views of the blue ridge mountains, and the house itself has such character and charm. Foxie (the owner) was a joy to work with. She also did all of our flowers which was a huge advantage because they were stunning and was one less vendor we needed to coordinate with. I would highly recommend Pharsalia for anyone interested in having a picture-perfect dream wedding, and working with some of the sweetest people throughout the entire planning process."
- Sahdia
"I got all the flowers for my daughter’s wedding from Pharsalia. It worked out great.
We have also enjoyed apple day on multiple occasions as well as a grafting workshop. I’m sure you wouldn’t find a more beautiful location for a wedding or more thoughtful staff. Highly recommended."
- Jay Gilliam
"Just gorgeous with plenty of charm"
- Taylor Applegarth
"Straight baller. Def the place to get hitched"
- Cam Smith
"I loved photographing out at Pharsalia! It's a truly gorgeous location- with so many unique and interesting spots to take photos! The staff was helpful and encouraging to the couple, and let us go out there for engagement photos and have free rein for the wedding day! This is a view you have to see for yourself to really know how gorgeous of a spot it is!!"
- Ashley Eiban
"Pharsalia is a place where your dreams become reality. I got married in September 2015 and could not have asked for a more beautiful location and venue. Not to mention the staff at Pharsalia are phenomenal. Each person I came in contact with was always willing to lend a helping hand and answer any questions I had. Every expectation I had for my big day was met to its fullest and I give full credit to Foxie and her wonderful staff. On top of the wonderful venue, I hired one of Pharsalia's employees Mary to be my wedding planner, she is AMAZING. If you are looking for your dream wedding venue, start with Pharsalia and I can assure you, you will look no further!!!"
- Katie Ruffin
"Pharsalia was the ideal venue for our wedding and exceeded our expectations in every way! The view is absolutely breathtaking and one of a kind. You are surrounding by mountains and overlooking a beautiful orchard. The grounds are gorgeous and allow you to keep decorations to a minimum. Foxy is a joy to work with, very flexible and helpful in terms of planning. Even though we were out of town, she kept us in the loop via email and phone. She has a wonderful selection of rental items and flowers as well. It was the perfect fit for our vintage/rustic theme. Our guests are still raving about the gorgeous location. I would highly recommend Pharsalia for your wedding!"
- Katherine Frasca
"Pharsalia is a gorgeous gem in the mountains. There is nothing that will compare with the view...a perfect backdrop for a stunning wedding. My guests were totally wowed by their surroundings! Pharsalia team, thank you for hosting the most gorgeous wedding I could have imagined! If I hadn't added a single flower arrangement or decoration it would have still been the most beautiful day imaginable. Having farm tables, benches, and wine barrels I could rent was the icing on the cake! You truly have a one of a kind venue with a lovely staff. Foxie, you are such a dear. All our love and thanks."
- Natalie Wright
"Our wedding was June 2013 and was absolutely amazing!!! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful setting and wonderful experience. Foxie was absolutely amazing and a huge help. We also used her daughter Maria for catering and she was wonderful too!! They all went above and beyond my expectations. I can't say enough great things about Pharsalia, Foxie and Maria!! I would highly recommend Pharsalia!!!"
- Caitlin Boninti
"Our wedding was May 2013, Pharsalia is a beautiful and magical place. Foxie was awesome to work with,she helped in any way she could, for our wedding it began to rain and she was cool and calm and started moving things around and was actually calmer than my wedding planner. I would recommend pharsalia to any bride that wants a country fairy tail wedding. Foxie you are truly a wonderful and beautiful person and what you did for Danny and I on our special day was a night that we will never forget. Thank you for that. God Bless!"
- Danny and Jessica Jones.
"We got married at Pharsalia in September 2012. Foxie was so helpful throughout the planning, and was amazing on the day of our event. Pharsalia is such a beautiful location; pictures do not do it justice. It was exactly what we were looking for, and worked perfectly for the type of wedding we wanted. Everyone who attended the wedding loved Pharsalia, and still talks about it. The views at Pharsalia are amazing in every direction, and provided the perfect setting for the start of our marriage!"
- Robert and Shanna Lovaglio
Historic tours and lunches can be scheduled by appointment for groups of 10 or more. Tour buses are welcome.
$10.00 each House Tour and History (about an hour)
$10.00 each Outbuildings Tour and History (about an hour)
$10.00 each Grounds Tour (about an hour)
$15.00 each House and Outbuildings Tour and History (about 1 ½ hrs.)
$15.00 each House and Grounds Tour and History (about 1 ½ hrs.)
$15.00 each Outbuildings and Grounds Tour and History (about 1 ½ hrs)
$20.00 each For all 3 tours (House, Grounds and Outbuildings)
$20.00 each Catered Lunch
Customized workshops and classes in the historic Pharsalia home are a special way to experience its unique history in the context of your favorite topic.
Pharsalia is rich in history with a picturesque setting like no other. This 1814 Plantation home is lovingly restored and preserved today by the direct descendants of the original owner, William Massie.
Pharsalia is a privately owned home listed on the National Historic Register. It is our desire to continue to preserve the past of our great-great-grandfathers home, and to share it by opening our doors to you.
Contact us today to schedule your visit to this stunning 1814 home.
K-12 educational tours are customizable and can be scheduled for Public, Private, and HomeSchooling programs. Contact Pharsalia at (434) 277.5231 for more information.
* 100' TENT WILL BE AT PHARSALIA FROM APRIL-OCTOBER 2018
Today, in the spirit of hospitality – a Pharsalia hallmark for nearly two hundred years – the historic home and grounds are available for your event.
Perfect for Corporate Events, Dinner Parties, Bridal Showers, and Rehearsal Dinners, contact us to make plans now for your special family event or professional gathering here at Pharsalia. It is sure to be a memorable experience.
Pharsalia’s formal dining room showcases buffet presentations, and seating for small catered luncheons and dinners. The many lawns, shaded porches, and historic buildings allow you to customize your own event. Pharsalia is the perfect venue for events ranging from the classic garden party, to a country farm chic party, to an elegant dinner reception.
Please contact us today to get started planning your event.
Our outdoor ballroom in the garden!
"Pharsalia is truly one of the most beautiful places in Virginia! We had such a gorgeous wedding ceremony and reception, all our guests are still talking about how beautiful it was. Foxie was very nice, easy to work with, and very accommodating. We would definitely recommend this place to everyone!"
- Vera