Plan an Event
Morven’s built and natural environment offers a unique platform for educational and charitable events. With breathtaking Albemarle County views, formal gardens, and historic buildings, Morven provides an unforgettable experience.
Plan Your Event
View the Morven Event Handbook, and documents below for guidance on Morven’s spaces and the event planning process. Please call or email to inquire about availability for your next event.
To begin the reservation process, email morvenevents@virginia.edu the completed event request form.
Contact Us
morvenevents@virginia.eduPlease note that due to the details of Morven’s gift agreement and our staffing footprint, we are unable to accommodate public access to the property.
There are annual events that open the property, most notably the Historic Garden Week hosted by the Garden Club of Virginia.
Rental Options
The Meeting Barn
The Meeting Barn is a destination for conferences, classes, and special events. Fully renovated in 2009 with a nod to Morven’s equestrian past, it includes a commercial-grade kitchen facility, a meeting area with an atrium and outdoor patio space, the Dogwood movie theater, wireless internet, and audio/visual equipment.
Capacity: 55 for lecture / 70 for seated dinner / 120 for reception / Extra capacity with tenting
Features: Wireless internet / Powerpoint (laptop not included) / Microphone and speakers / Refrigerator and ice machine / Patio / ADA accessible / Commercial grade kitchen
Main House
The Main House, built in 1820, renovated in 1990 and again in 2008, includes four bedrooms and five and one-half modern baths in a two-story, 6,412-square-foot estate home. The Main House includes a 611-square-foot terrace overlooking a rural landscape, formal entertaining rooms for meetings, dinners, and receptions, as well as a modern, updated kitchen and a parking lot that accommodates 20 cars (additional parking available on-site, a short shuttle ride away).
Capacity: 55 for lecture / 50 for seated dinner / 75 indoor reception / 120+ for reception including terrace and yard
Features: Wireless internet / Powerpoint (laptop not included) / Refrigerator and ice machine / ADA accessible
Old Kitchen
Built in the early 19th Century, the Old Kitchen sits behind the Main House. It has a backdoor patio that overlooks a historic rose garden. The Old Kitchen’s two rooms contain the original brick fireplaces but don’t have bathroom facilities. Restrooms can be accessed in the main house, a short walk from the Old Kitchen. This space is ideal for small retreats, meetings and luncheons.
Capacity: 2 rooms / 12 for conference meeting / 25 for reception
Features: Conference table / Lounge-style seating area / Two hearth fireplaces / Central heating and air
The Japanese Pavilion
The Japanese Garden and House were constructed by John and Maria Kluge in the mid-1990s. Tours and meetings can be scheduled for small groups in the garden and house. Three waterfalls add to the tranquil setting. More about the garden…
Capacity: 12 for lecture / 12 for dining
Features: Japanese House / Trail access to entrance / Catering kitchen / Bathroom / Three waterfalls / Not ADA accessible
