Dear family and friends,
We can’t wait to celebrate with you in our favorite place. Our hearts hold dear the wonderful moments we’ve shared at our family farm, and we are excited to craft new, unforgettable memories there with all of you.
Schedule
Friday, September 20th
Day of Fun in Charlottesville
*Pre-sign-up was required. Sign-up is now closed.
GOLF AT KESWICK COUNTRY CLUB
Guest pick-up details have been sent via email to those participating.
SPECIAL HISTORICAL TOUR OF MONTICELLO
10:00am Boar’s Head Resort guest pick-up.
10:20am Kimpton Forum Hotel guest pick-up.
11:00am Monticello Historical Tour begins.
12:30pm Guest pick-up at Monticello for lunch at the Greencroft Club.
2:30pm Return transportation to hotels.
Final transfer departs promptly 10mins after each pickup.
PICKLEBALL AT THE GREENCROFT CLUB
10:20am Kimpton Forum Hotel and Keswick Hall guest pick-up.
10:40am Boar’s Head Resort guest pick-up.
11:00am The Achkar Invitational begins.
12:30pm Lunch in the main dining room.
2:30pm Return transportation to hotels.
Final transfer departs promptly 10mins after each pickup.
LUNCH AT THE GREENCROFT CLUB
12:00pm Kimpton Forum Hote guest pick-up.
12:20pm Boar’s Head Resort guest pick-up.
12:30pm Lunch in the main dining room.
2:30pm Return transportation to hotels.
Final transfer departs promptly 10mins after each pickup.
A Night in Beirut
DINNER & DANCING
Seven o’Clock
748 Verdant Lawn Lane
Colorful Cocktail – Lookbook
6:30pm Keswick Hall guest pick-up.
6:40pm Kimpton Forum Hotel guest pick-up.
6:45pm Boar’s Head Resort and Farmington Country Club guest pick-up.
Final transfer departs promptly 10mins after each pickup.
Return transportation to hotels will be provided throughout the evening.
Saturday, September 21st
Explore Charlottesville
Shuttles will run from 10:00am to 3:00pm, connecting Boar’s Head Resort, Farmington Country Club, Kimpton Forum Hotel, and the Grounds at UVA.
TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE
Hotel Pickup Times
10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00am, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm.
UVA Grounds Pickup Times
10:45am, 11:15am, 11:45am, 12:15pm, 12:45pm, 1:15pm, 1:45pm, 2:15pm, 2:45pm.
Boarding will be available outside any of the above-mentioned hotels or at the designated drop-off point at the University Chapel on the UVA Grounds. Please note that you will have 5 minutes for boarding between each pickup. For real-time updates on shuttle arrival times at your location, text 804.385.7847.
If venturing to the UVA Corner, be sure to check out Alexa and Paul’s favorite lunch spots! Bodo’s Bagels, Marco & Luca Dumplings & Roots Natural Kitchen. For more local recommendations check out the Our Charlottesville Favorites section below.
Wedding Celebration
CEREMONY & RECEPTION
Six o’Clock
111 Verdant Lawn Farm
Black Tie – Lookbook
5:00pm Keswick Hall guest pick-up.
5:10pm Kimpton Forum Hotel guest pick-up.
5:15pm Boar’s Head Resort and Farmington Country Club guest pick-up.
Final transfer departs promptly 10mins after each pickup.
Return transportation to hotels will be provided throughout the evening.
Please note that parking will not be available at Verdant Lawn for Friday and Saturday’s events. We highly encourage guests to use the transportation provided from your hotel, as rideshare services in Charlottesville can be limited and unreliable.
If you choose to use a rideshare service, please be aware that wait times may exceed 20 minutes, and make sure to direct your driver to enter via the gate at Route 250. There will be signage onsite for their exit route.
Our Charlottesville Favorites!
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While Uber & Lyft are available in Charlottesville, they can be limited and unreliable. Should you need to utilize a rideshare service, expect wait times to exceed 20 minutes.
If you would prefer to pre-arrange your transfer to/from any of the above airports, we recommend the following transportation services:
Ambassador Limousine
Camryn Limousine
Charlottesville Transportation & Taxi
Albemarle Limousine
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Should you wish to book a hair or makeup appointment with a local salon, please find our suggestions below.
We advise scheduling your beauty services to finish at least two hours before the start of Friday and Saturday's events. This will ensure you have enough time to return to your hotel and get ready before your transportation arrives. September is peak wedding season in Charlottesville! If you are interested in beauty services we recommend securing your appointments as early as possible.
Moxie Hair & Body Lounge
612 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 979-5556
http://www.moxiehairlounge.com
Glo-Out Glamour Bar
500 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-1251
https://www.mytime.com/express_checkout/118162/127589?mobility=1 -
Bodo’s Bagels
Multiple Locations
www.bodosbagels.com
Roots Natural Kitchen
1329 W Main Street
www.rootsnaturalkitchen.com
Ivy Provisions
2206 Ivy Road
www.www.ivyprovisions.com
Corner Juice
201 E Main Street, Suite A
www.cornerjuice.com
Marie Bette
700 Rose Hill Drive
www.mariebette.com
Feast!
416 W Main Street
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Activities that can be done at your leisure.
Humpback Mountain Hike
A scenic hike located along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is about a 40-minute drive from the city of Charlottesville.
www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/humpback-rocks-trails.htm
Independent Tour of Monticello
Guests can make their own arrangements for visiting Monticello through the Monticello website. For those interested in visiting Monticello who will not be joining our group tour on Friday, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance to ensure availability.
www.monticello.org
Sugar Hollow Hike
Beginner-level hiking trails and swimming spots are located 30 minutes from the city of Charlottesville.
www.gohikevirginia.com/sugar-hollow-reservoir
Tennis and Pickleball
Guests staying at the Boar’s Head Resort can book tennis or pickleball at any time during their stay.
www.boarsheadresort.com/tennis1
www.boarsheadresort.com/tennis1/pickleball
Walk the Lawn
A grassy lawn at the center of Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village at the University of Virginia. Accessible via Saturday’s shuttle service.
Walk and Shop on the Downtown Mall
A vibrant collection of shops housed in historic buildings along Charlottesville’s Main Street. Accessible via Saturday’s shuttle service.
Golf
Guests can book golf independently at any of the following public courses.Birdwood Golf Course at Boars Head Inn (Boar's Head Resort Guests Only)
www.boarsheadresort.com/birdwood-golfMeadow Creek Golf Course
www.meadowcreekgolf.orgOld Trail Club
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Mudhouse Coffee
Multiple Locations
http://mudhouse.com/Grit Coffee
Multiple Locations
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Should you wish to extend your stay in Charlottesville beyond Friday and Saturday, here are some local spots we recommend for dinner.
Tavola
826 Hinton Avenue
www.tavolavino.com
Ten Sushi
120 E Main Street
www.ten-sushi.com
C&O
515 E Water Street
www.candorestaurant.com
Orzo
416 W Main Street
http://www.orzokitchen.com/
Mas Tapas
904 Monticello Road
www.mastapas.com
Duner’s
4372 Ivy Road
https://www.dunersrestaurant.com/
Marigold by Jean-Georges
701 Club Drive
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Should you wish to extend your stay in Charlottesville beyond Friday and Saturday, here are some local spots we recommend for grabbing a drink.
Alley Light
108 2nd Street SW
https://alleylight.com/
Lost Saint
333 W Main Street
https://www.tavernandgrocery.com/lost-saint
The Virginian
1521 University Avenue
https://www.thevirginiancville.com/
Coupe's
9 Elliewood Avenue
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The Spot
1407 University Avenue
www.thespotuva.comChristian's Pizza
601 5th Street SW
https://www.christianspizza5thstreet.com/
Gifting
Your love and support are all we need on our special day. We know just how much of a commitment traveling for a wedding can be. Your willingness to make the journey to Charlottesville to celebrate with us is truly the best gift of all.