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About The Lodge at Mount Ida Farm
Based in Charlottesville, The Lodge at Mount Ida Farm works with couples planning weddings throughout Richmond, Virginia. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Event Barn at Mount Ida Farm, Water's Edge at Mount Ida Reserve. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near The Lodge at Mount Ida Farm
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Charlottesville, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- The Inn At Monticello
- Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Monticello
- Sleep Inn & Suites Monticello
- Affordable Suites of America
- Comfort Inn - Monticello
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlottesville Downtown/University Area
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book The Lodge at Mount Ida Farm through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Richmond
How much do wedding venues cost in Richmond?
Venue pricing in Richmond spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Richmond?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Richmond weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48° | 29° | 20% | 4:35 PM | 5:15 PM |
| Feb | 52° | 30° | 20% | 5:12 PM | 5:49 PM |
| Mar | 60° | 37° | 22% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Apr | 70° | 46° | 22% | 7:10 PM | 7:45 PM |
| May | 78° | 56° | 23% | 7:35 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jun | 86° | 64° | 22% | 7:53 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 69° | 24% | 7:52 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 68° | 21% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 81° | 61° | 19% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Oct | 71° | 49° | 16% | 5:57 PM | 6:32 PM |
| Nov | 60° | 39° | 17% | 4:20 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Dec | 52° | 32° | 20% | 4:11 PM | 4:52 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Richmond International Airport (6.8 mi from Richmond). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Richmond.
Getting to Richmond
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| RIC Richmond International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| PHF Newport News Williamsburg International Airport | 59 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| CHO Charlottesville Albemarle Airport | 69 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 93 mi | 2 hr |
| Washington DC | 97 mi | 2 hr |
| Baltimore | 129 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Raleigh-Durham | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Richmond; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 5931 Blenheim Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
- Where
- Charlottesville · 61 miles west of central Richmond
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Richmond
- One of 185 wedding venues we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (434) 960-4655
- Website
- Visit site
From The Lodge at Mount Ida Farm's website
“The Lodge at Mount Ida Farm and Vineyard- An expansive barn wedding venue in Charlottesville, Virginia nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge.”mountidafarm.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Getting-ready suites
- Capacity
- Up to 200 guests
Read from mountidafarm.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Lodge at Mount Ida Farm before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Charlottesville
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 6 within 10
- Communities served
- Scottsville
Distances are straight-line from The Lodge at Mount Ida Farm; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Richmond.
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