Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

Whether it is your dream wedding day, a stunning rehearsal dinner, or a bridesmaid luncheon, let us bring your vision to life with our elegant and historic venues. Steeped in history and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, our venues are the quintessential Charlottesville backdrop for “I do.”

Seated guest capacity

10-300

Venue type

Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Our event spaces

Library

The Jefferson Library combines the power of place with the power of ideas.

The Jefferson Library, the first free-standing library dedicated to the study of a founding father, combines the power of place with the power of ideas. Built to complement the historic Kenwood house, the 15,500-square-foot library features a state-of-the-art reading room with a two-story semicircular bay window, which can be used for dinners, scholarly talks and receptions. Here guests have the opportunity to dine amidst over 40,000 works relating to Jefferson’s life and early American history.

Guest capacity

10-50 Seated

10-100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

• Onsite staff support including a member from our events, security, and custodial team • Tables and chairs available for use • An exclusive on-site caterer to handle all your food, beverage and rental needs (price of food, beverage and rentals is separate from venue rental fee) • Large parking lot included to accommodate guest transportation

Room cost

$4,500-$5,500

Kenwood

Historic, classic, and intimate venue location.

Kenwood features an elegant parlor complete with original artwork and furnishings. The home is well-appointed with a full kitchen and butler’s pantry to accommodate catering and service needs. Your guests will also enjoy access to the stone terrace, located just off the dining room, which overlooks the rolling hills of Virginia’s Piedmont. The Kenwood Garden is ideal for intimate outdoor garden parties. The gazebo and courtyard are perfect for a sunset reception or cocktail hour.

Guest capacity

10-40 Seated

10-50 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Rehearsal dinner

Included in this room:

Room cost

$1,500 - $5,000

Montalto

The quintessential Charlottesville spot to say, "I do!"

Montalto sits 410 feet above Thomas Jefferson’s beloved mountaintop home, Monticello. The gracious 11,000-square-foot home, "Repose," delivers a deep connection with the property’s history alongside a brilliant 360-degree view. Enter the private gated road and ascend the mountain to unsurpassed elegance and exclusivity. Flow from the panoramic ceremony field to the generous tent field reception space, taking in all of Charlottesville, Monticello, UVA and Blue Ridge Mountain sunsets.

Guest capacity

10-300 Seated

10-300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

• Full access to the venue • Onsite staff support including a member from our events, security, and custodial team • Small Furniture Inventory available for use • An exclusive on-site caterer to handle all your food, beverage and rental needs (price of food, beverage and rentals is separate from venue rental fee) • Exclusive location for your event up a scenic private drive

Room cost

$14,000 - $20,000