Planning an event in Warrenton?
Warrenton is the Fauquier County seat, a historic courthouse town at the edge of the Piedmont about 45 miles from DC. Its events run from conference retreats on country estates to brewery socials and steeplechase-country receptions.
Which venues should you look at?
Airlie
A conference and retreat center on about 300 acres of countryside, roughly 35 miles from Dulles, built for strategic planning sessions and executive meetings. Meeting rooms look out on gardens, lakes and pasture, and guests stay in historic buildings and lakeside cottages.
For photos: floor-to-ceiling windows bring in daylight; gardens and lakes for outdoor groups.
Fauquier Springs Country Club
A golf and country club on the Rappahannock River on the site of a celebrated pre-Civil War mineral spring resort. The rebuilt clubhouse has a large ballroom, banquet rooms and a grand staircase.
For photos: ballroom and grand staircase inside; course and river setting outside.
Old Bust Head Brewing Company
An independent, solar-powered brewery at Vint Hill in Fauquier County with indoor and outdoor seating. It books hosted events.
For photos: brewhouse interior and outdoor seating areas; daylight is easiest.
Wort Hog Brewing Company
A brewery and kitchen in Old Town Warrenton set in a former Chevrolet dealership, with a private events space.
For photos: big showroom windows and an industrial room; good light by day.
Pearmund Cellars
An established Fauquier winery in Broad Run, a short drive east of Warrenton, that hosts tastings and private events.
For photos: vineyard grounds and a rustic tasting room.
Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery
A winery and brewery in Delaplane, north of Warrenton, with Blue Ridge and vineyard views. It hosts corporate events and parties in a rustic setting.
For photos: hilltop views over the Piedmont for daylight groups.
Great Meadow
A nonprofit field events center on 374 acres in The Plains, in the heart of hunt country, that hosts equestrian events, festivals and private rentals.
For photos: open fields and big sky; tents and daylight carry the look.
How do you plan the photos?
Once the venue’s set, the rest gets easier. Event photography pricing lays out the rates, how many hours you need helps size the day, and the event photography shot list covers what to capture. Planning a multi-day program? Here’s how I work as a conference photographer. For a company gathering, corporate event photography shows the work. With everyone in one place, it’s also a good day for team portraits. Out in wine country, winery offsites in Loudoun and Fauquier covers the vineyard side.
What else is nearby?
Event venues nearby: Middleburg, Front Royal, Gainesville and Haymarket. For event photography in Warrenton and nearby, see Virginia wine country photographer.
What should I send you?
Just send me the date and any other details that matter, and I’ll get back to you. You can see my pricing here, and if your event needs a custom quote, I’m happy to put one together once I have the details.
