Potter's Craft Cider, located at 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903, offers a unique and picturesque setting for meetings, conferences, and events. Here is a detailed description of their facilities and services:
Meeting and Event Facilities
Venue Type:
- Historic / Landmark Building: The venue is housed in a 100-year-old stone church building, Neve Hall, which has been renovated to include modern amenities while preserving its historic charm.
Function Rooms:
- The Chapel: This is the primary ceremony spot, featuring whitewashed exposed rafters, blonde wood flooring, and multiple windows that allow for ample natural light.
- South Hall: Ideal for receptions, this room boasts original 18-inch-thick stacked stone walls, two fireplaces, and skylights set into a ceiling that soars to a 40-foot peak.
Capacity:
- Ceremony: 100 seated guests
- Reception: 100 seated guests
- Meetings: Total meeting capacity is 50 guests
- Ceremony: 200 guests
- Reception: 200 guests
Services:
- Catering: Preferred list, with in-house cider and wine service available. Other alcohol requires an outside licensed caterer or bar service.
- Amplified Music: Allowed both indoors and outdoors, with some restrictions.
- Wheelchair Access: The venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Availability: Year-round, with partial rental options available.
Additional Features
- Outdoor Function Area: The venue features a terraced lawn with a permanent platform for live music acts, making it an ideal spot for outdoor events.
- Tasting Room: The tasting room is part of the venue and offers a unique experience with local ensembles performing live music on weekends from pre-set socially-distanced plots.
- Event Spaces: The venue offers full bar/lounge services and allows outside catering.
Potter's Craft Cider provides a versatile and charming setting for various events, from weddings to business functions, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a unique and memorable experience.