The Preserve at Crooked Run

Set in the Blue Ridge countryside near Fincastle, The Preserve at Crooked Run is a private venue for weddings, corporate gatherings, retreats and other group occasions. Its grounds span 475 acres, with a five-acre lake and a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces that let organisers shape an event around the setting and the needs of their guests.

The Grand Lodge provides a flexible indoor and outdoor space, with room for up to 175 guests indoors and a patio for gatherings of up to 200. Full-height folding doors connect the interior to the outside, while a fireplace, bar and catering kitchen support receptions, dinners and business functions. For an outdoor setting, the property also has two pavilions overlooking the lake, including an infinity-pool pavilion and a waterfront space with fireplaces.

Weddings can be planned as multi-day celebrations, with different locations around the property for the ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner and time with family and friends. On-site accommodation makes it possible for groups to stay together, and the venue also welcomes corporate events such as meetings, conferences, product launches, fundraisers and team retreats. Organisers can enquire about exclusive use and tailored event arrangements.

The estate’s leisure facilities add options for group programmes and downtime. Guests can enjoy walking and cycling trails, disc golf, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and pedal boating. Sporting clays and other shooting activities are also available. These facilities give organisers ways to combine a gathering with outdoor recreation, whether they are planning a wedding weekend, a company retreat or a private celebration.