The Avoca Museum

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Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 seated guests

About this venue

Just a short TWENTY minute drive south of Lynchburg, Avoca, the principal architectural landmark of the Town of Altavista, is an American Queen Anne-style house, designed by architect J.M.B. Lewis and built in 1901. Designated a Virginia Historic Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Avoca is the home site of Colonel Charles Lynch, Revolutionary War hero. On the of grounds of the Museum, enjoy your private event with the ambiance of the Avoca mansion and the original Revolutionary War era kitchen, as well as 18th century outbuildings. Avoca’s grounds also feature a restored Victorian Garden and the Donal and Nancy Dinwiddie Arboretum opened in 2007!

Seated guest capacity

1-100

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Historic Estates, Mansions
Museums, Galleries
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Outdoor

1514 Main St, Altavista, VA 24517

Our event spaces

The Grounds

Victorian Garden for the Wedding of Your Dreams!

Separating the cabin and the mansion is our meticulously maintained lawn. The lawn is large enough to easily host a ceremony and reception of 200 people. Avoca's grounds feature a lovely, well-kept Victorian garden, an arboretum which covers a half acre of land, a covered pavilion and more at an amazing value.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Square footage

21,780

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour, Fun and festive, Warm and cozy

The Avoca Mansion

Victorian Charm, Timeless Class

Avoca, the principal architectural landmark of the Town of Altavista, is an American Queen Anne-style house. Enjoy your private event with the ambiance of our 1901 Queen Anne Victorian mansion. Your guests will love being able to tour the house and explore the gardens during your wedding day celebration. The iconic 1901 Victorian mansion definitely the focal point of Avoca and brides adore getting dressed and ready for their day in the gorgeous tower room on the second floor of Avoca. While the bride has access to the house all day, the groom and his groomsmen get ready in a log cabin towards the back of the property.

Guest capacity

Up to 60 Seated

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic, Warm and cozy