WeatherLea Farm

10/27/2020

06/12/2020

We are taking Covid-19 seriously at WeatherLea. As a result, we have reconfigured the tables and chairs in our barn to facilitate "social distancing." This requires limiting guest counts for events this summer to 50 or fewer. For couples seeking a 2021 venue, we are happy to plan for up to 150, but with a contingency clause to account for uncertainties about that timeframe. We have also introduced a new "Covid-19 Clause" into our standard wedding contract, detailing the precautions we are undertaking and those expected of guests, and allowing either party to cancel the wedding without penalty in the event that any member of either party (WeatherLea or the wedding couple) were to contract Covid-19 before the wedding date.

12/11/2019

It's engagement season, and couples just beginning to think about a wedding in the country and a reception in a genuine Civil War-era barn may want to look at Pinterest's new "Country Weddings" posting. Lots of ideas there. And those who decide to go with the country experience are encouraged to contact us at WeatherLea Farm & Vineyard, in Lovettsville, VA. Great outdoor locations for ceremonies and cocktail hours, and a wonderful barn setting for a sit-down dinner reception! www.weatherleafarm.com.

04/26/2019

Ashley and Shenan...our first LGBTQ couple and one of our very favorite venue client couples! You can see on my husband`s face how much he enjoyed officiating at their wedding! Alas, he is not longer with us, but our policy of encouraging LGBTQ weddings remains fully intact.
Pamela Lane Baldwin

As an LGBT-friendly wedding venue, WeatherLea Farm was proud to host the recent and wonderful celebration of Shenan and Ashley, as officiated by Malcolm Baldwin and nicely captured here by photographer Steve Whysall. Congratulations!

05/31/2018

We are delighted that our B&B cottages have become a popular overnight stopping-off place for long-distance hikers on the Appalachian Trail and bicyclists on the C&O Canal Towpath! This month we hosted 7 hikers who arrived after covering 46 miles on the AP in a single day, from just above the PA line and through MD to our location just across the Potomac in VA -- by way of Harper`s Ferry, WV. And two weeks ago we hosted two young women who biked the PA trail and the C&O Canal Towpath from Pittsburgh to Brunswick, just across the river from us.. After a night here they proceeded on the Towpath into Washington. We hope these folks will spread the word that we love hikers and bikers!

01/28/2018

As an LGBT-friendly wedding venue, WeatherLea Farm was proud to host the recent and wonderful celebration of Shenan and Ashley, as officiated by Malcolm Baldwin and nicely captured here by photographer Steve Whysall. Congratulations!

12/13/2017

Dec 2017 additions

12/11/2017

The latest wedding trend is...elopement! This is the perfect solution for couples who just want to be married and to share the occasion with a very small group of much-loved family and friends, without the expense and hassle of a major production! So...WeatherLea is pleased to announce the arrival of its latest service offering, the Elopement Package! While each event will be tailored to (and priced based on) the couple`s needs and preferences, we have done most of the work by developing arrangements with our favorite vendors -- caterers, florists, bakers, musicians, photographers and (not least!) our resident officiant -- to provide services for couples and up to 10 guests. Overnight accommodations for up to 8 are also available. We will put it all together for you, with 2-4 weeks` notice. Fancy dress is optional; we did a recent elopement for a couple wearing shorts! Dates subject to availability. Contact us today at [email protected] to start your elopement planning!

12/02/2017

New Nearby Grocery Store for Overnight Guests` Convenience!

Great news for WeatherLea Farm`s Milk Cottage and Shepherd`s Cottage guests!

A brand-new, huge Weis Market grocery store opened last week, just two miles across the Potomac River from us, in Brunswick, MD,

While we provide our guests with breakfast foods, many opt for cooking their own meals in our recently remodeled cottage kitchens (photos below), and the new store makes that even more convenient!

07/17/2017

This is peak season for our B&B Farmstay cottages. We meet so many wonderful folks who come to stay while exploring the farm and all the many wonderful sights and activities in our area, and today when a family with 4 kids left after a 3-day weekend here I was moved to tears upon reading the following message in our Shepherd`s Cottage guest book:

EJ is 10 years old and is a non-speaking child on the autism spectrum. He spells to communicate. I hold up a board with the alphabet and he points to letters to make words. He spelled this the morning we left: I LIKED STAYING HERE BECAUSE I LIKE FARM ANIMALS. The farm was perfect for our family of 6. Thank you!

Reading that and knowing that we made that child happy is the best reward imaginable for a host. Thank YOU, EJ.

03/15/2017

Calling all 2018 brides and grooms! Drop by on Sunday, March 19 to meet with us in two locations: (1) the bridal fair at the Old Stone School in Hillsboro, Virginia, where you can talk with Pamela about your wedding plans, check out our availability for your preferred date, see our photo display and pick up our literature; and (2) here at WeatherLea Farm in Lovettsville, where Malcolm will await your arrival and give you a full tour of the venue – reception barn, B&B cottages, and outdoor locations for ceremony and cocktail hour. Find out if WeatherLea Farm & Vineyard is the right place to fulfill your wedding dreams. We also have very limited availability for 2017, due to a September 30 cancellation. See you on Sunday!

02/25/2017

Attention all 2018 brides and grooms: We are participating in Visit Loudoun`s annual wedding tour scheduled for March 19 2017. We will be at two locations: 1) the wedding fair at the Old Stone School in Hillsboro; and 2) our farm itself in Lovettsville, where you can take a full tour of the venue! Please stop by to see what we offer and consider us for your very special day! Special pricing will be available to those who sign up for a WeatherLea wedding during this event!

11/21/2016

We have been silent on this page for far too long. That is changing, starting NOW. Please enjoy the attached drone-view video of WeatherLea Farm & Vineyard, courtesy of our friends Jeff and Drew Hallett and complete with sound track of `Sheep May Safely Graze` by J.S. Bach!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj_gEZJy_mg

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03/13/2016

We look forward to seeing 2017 brides and grooms tomorrow at the Old Stone School in Hillsboro, where we are joining other wedding vendors for a showcase of venues, caterers, B&Bs, and others ready to offer you the very best in Loudoun County wedding services. We will be available to talk with you about your wedding plans and we're ready to share lots of information about how you can enjoy a wonderful wedding at WeatherLea Farm & Vineyard. We will also have folks standing by here at WeatherLea for those of you who want to visit our venue after your stop in Hillsboro.

03/05/2016

SAVE THE DATE...WeatherLea Farm & Vineyard is joining several other wedding venues and great vendors -- florists, photographers, caterers, etc. -- at a very special wedding showcase on Sunday, March 13 from 12 noon to 6 PM at the Old Stone School in Hillsboro. This exciting event is sponsored by Visit Loudoun and is part of a self-guided "2916 Weddings in Loudoun" venue tour. If you want to drive by WeatherLea Farm after meeting us in Hillsboro, there will also be a member of our team onsite to give you an instant tour and answer all your questions! Go to www.visitloudoun.org for details.

01/12/2016

Are you planning a wedding for 2017 when you'd really like to tie the knot in 2016 but are afraid it's too late to find a venue and plan the wedding of your dreams? WeatherLea Farm & Vineyard still has a small number of open dates in June, September and October 2016 and is now offering a special deal for a few lucky couples. Check us out at www.weatherleafarm.com and give us a call at 540-822-5097 to learn more. Hurry, because this opportunity won't last long!

11/23/2015

The historic village of Waterford -- about 8 miles from us -- is hosting two days of holiday festivities on December 12 and 13. (See attachment for details.) Having been forced to cancel this year's Waterford Fair because of extreme weather, the Waterford Foundation is inviting many of the best craftsmen and artisans who are fair regulars to its new Winterfest. Here at WeatherLea we currently have vacancy in one of our two B&B cottages for that weekend, so please contact us if you'd like to plan a pre-Christmas getaway combining the Waterford event with a weekend stay and dining at one of our great local restaurants!

10/29/2015

Fall 2015 weddings are now happy memories for us and for our wedding clients, and we're busy accepting bookings for 2016. Here's a lovely photo of Stephanie and Pat, our final happy couple of the year, enjoying a quiet moment by the pond following their "first look," and another shot of the barn in readiness for their reception.

08/28/2015

At WeatherLea this week we're gearing up for the start of our fall wedding season. After summer events including a fabulous barn dance, a friend's 80th birthday party, an ice cream social and a couple of meet-and-greets for friends running for office, we're prepping for the first fall wedding over Labor Day weekend, and several more to come! Let's hope they all enjoy weather like today's!

08/18/2015

SAVE THE DATE! The Wine Kitchen, one of our area's very best restaurants -- with locations in Leesburg, Frederick and Purcellville -- will hold a wonderful wine dinner in WeatherLea's barn on Saturday, September 19! Details to follow, so watch this page...

07/23/2015

We're gearing up this week for the Lovettsville Cooperative Market 's annual Member Appreciation Barn Dance, which is taking place here at WeatherLea on Saturday, July 25 from 4-8 PM. It's sure to be a great time, with lots of music, food and friendship. It's free to LCM members, but non-members are welcome to attend with a $5 donation (maximum $20 per family. You can come and pay at the door, or you can RSVP at [email protected]. (RSVPs are appreciated!)

07/13/2015

We thoroughly enjoyed hosting yesterday's event in support of Chuck Hedges. It was an afternoon filled with good food, good conversation, and great people. Thank you to all who came out to show your support!

07/10/2015

We're now on Pinterest at WeatherLea Farm & Vineyard, and on Instagram ! Head on over and check us out!

07/09/2015

We knew it wouldn't last long folks! The Shepherd's Cottage has been reserved for the weekend of July 18th-20th. Keep your eyes peeled for another last-minute getaway opportunity at WeatherLea Farm!!

07/08/2015

Looking for a last-minute getaway for the July 18-20 weekend?

The Shepherd's Cottage at WeatherLea awaits your party of 2-6 people for a fun-filled and relaxing time at WeatherLea Farm & Vineyard! And to make your weekend really special, we are offering you a choice among three wonderful extras:

(1) a $25 gift certificate for Lovettsville's marvelous Market Table Bistro restaurant; or (2) a bottle of either Viognier or award-winning Meritage wine from North Gate Vineyard, the winery to whom we sell WeatherLea's grapes ; or (3) a gift certificate for two wine tastings at North Gate. Hurry, this offer won't last long! Visit www.vrbo.com/653404 and contact [email protected] to reserve the Shepherd's Cottage now!

07/05/2015

We hope all of our Facebook friends are having a safe & fun 4th of July weekend!! 🎆

04/23/2015

Come one, come all...please visit us on Sunday, April 26 when we're on the Loudoun Bed & Breakfast Guild's annual tour, 1-5 PM. This is your opportunity to see the newly renovated 3-bedroom Shepherd's Cottage (our second B&B cottage) as well as the Milk Cottage (1 bedroom), and to enter a drawing for one free night's stay. Also check our our wonderful 19th-century barn where we hold wedding receptions, and see our newborn lambs and our vineyard as it emerges from winter dormancy. We will be serving BBQ by Lovettsville's GK BBQ, as well as baked treats by It's a Peace of Cake, another Lovettsville business. Tell your friends, too! 39595 Weatherlea Farm Lane, Lovettsville, VA.

03/15/2015

The Shepherd's Cottage at WeatherLea Farm is now ready for guests and accepting reservations! Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms, and features a brand-new gourmet kitchen. Minimum stay is 2 nights, but it's also a perfect place for a longer vacation. Easiest way to to reserve it is at www.vrbo.com/653404. Meanwhile, here are some photos.