Dover Hall Events Brochure by Dover Hall

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TABLE OF CONTENTS About 01 04

Welcome to Dover Hall Our Amenities

Interior Spaces 05 07 09 11 13 14

The Formal Dining Room The Solarium Additional Spaces The Ballroom The Terrace Bar The Wine Cellar

Exterior Spaces 15 17 18 19 20

The Bluestone Terrace The Cobblestone Court The Gardens The Reflection Pool The Tent Area

Lodging + Culinary 21 23

Boutique Lodging Thoughtful Cuisine

Facility Fees 25

Event Space Pricing

Welcome To

Dover

Hall

Are you looking for a show-stopping, memorable, and truly unique venue to create your next corporate retreat, meeting, or holiday party? Look no further than the elegance of Dover Hall.

With 38,000 square feet nestled on 55 acres, the Dover Hall Team will guide you through planning an unrivaled event your guests will remember for years to come. Dover Hall’s remarkable property, extensive menu selections, flexible bar package options, and turn-key provisions make each event seamless, so you can focus on celebrating!

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Event Planning and Execution

Our professional and experienced team will provide a comprehensive blueprint detailing menu, timeline, and floor plan, plus full coordination of your event including service team, vendor coordination, setup, and breakdown.

Dining and Station

Tables, Chairs,

Audio-Visual

Settings

and Linens

Equipment

Fortessa flatware

Dining, banquet,

Premium sound system

classroom, and cocktail

with Sonos capabilities and

tables

wireless microphones

Property appropriate serving pieces and decor

for hors d’oeuvres, action

Mahogany chiavari and

Conference phone access

stations, and buffets

mahogany garden chairs

Podiums, flip charts, and

Variety glassware and

Bistro and rattan sets

dry-erase boards

white coupe china

Elegant base table linens and linen napkins

E N T R A N C E

L E V E L

The Formal Dining Room + Pub Bar

Gothic pocket doors open to a breathtaking space ideal for intimate meetings for up to 30 guests. This room features a hand-carved 24-foot table, two original wall paintings depicting historical gatherings, and a gorgeous fireplace mantel circa 1893. Above, you will marvel at the Italian barrel-vaulted ceiling and a pair of 1830 French chandeliers. Adjacent to the formal dining room is our 19th Century English Pub Bar - the perfect place for after-work libations! Capacity (entire floor): 72 guests seated or 100 cocktail style Capacity (dining room): 30 guests

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The Solarium

Full of light and breathtaking views, the Solarium is ideal for afternoon teas, breakfasts, or breakout meetings for up to 16 guests. Solar-cooled with insulated glass windows ensures premium temperature control, regardless of the season. Just a few steps aways, an adjacent intimate courtyard offers a breath of fresh air. Capacity: 16 guests

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Additional Spaces

Unlimited access to all of our one-of-a-kind spaces is included with the rental of the first floor. All rooms are equipped with ample seating, and the uniqueness of these spaces inspires creativity and brainstorming during breakout sessions. If you are just looking for relaxation, enjoy a quiet read in the two-story Library, a game of pool in the Billiards Room, soft music from the Wurlitzer player piano in the Great Room, or admire the Renaissance Revival architecture in the Parlor.

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The Ballroom

Magnificent in both size and style, the Ballroom offers 2,400 square feet and is the ideal location to host your next company meeting, annual retreat, or lavish client dinner. Wood coffered ceilings and wrought iron chandeliers were custom manufactured for the space, while the sandstone fireplace originates from the coast of Scotland. Floor-to-ceiling doors and windows open to the adjacent Bluestone Terrace and easily transform the Ballroom into a hybrid indoor/outdoor party space. Capacity: 150 guests seated or 250 cocktail style

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The Terrace Bar

Step down into the Terrace Bar from the Ballroom and enjoy the perfect atmosphere for an intimate meeting, wine dinner, or team happy hour. Complete with a fireplace, wood-paneled bar, and two doors opening to the picturesque Bluestone Terrace, this space also lends itself to the possibility of yet another hybrid indoor/outdoor experience for your guests.

Capacity: 24 guests seated or 30 cocktail style

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The Wine Cellar

Sip a fine wine or discuss a content-sensitive meeting in the catacomb-like wine cellar. This especially private space is adorned with stone walls and bluestone flooring. Just outside you’ll find the Secret Garden, one of the most peaceful areas of the estate. Capacity: 12 guests

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The Bluestone Terrace

Embrace the outdoor serenity of Dover Hall on its 4,000 square foot terrace located directly behind the castle. This area features rattan lounge areas, wrought iron seating, and two fire pits. Enjoy use of the adjacent stone-walled gardens during the day and bistro lights and country skies in the evenings. *All outdoor events must include a weather contingency plan.* Capacity: 100 guests seated or 150 cocktail style

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The Cobblestone Court

On the Northeast side of the Estate House lies a beautiful 4,000 square foot Cobblestone Courtyard. This idyllic space is illuminated by bistro lights and offers gorgeous views of both the rear gardens and the Seven Lady Vineyard Cabernet Franc grapes. *All outdoor events must include a weather contingency plan.* Capacity: 100 guests seated or 150 cocktail style

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Two-Tiered Gardens + Rose Garden

A few steps away from the Bluestone Terrace are the intimate and serene Two-Tiered Gardens and Rose Garden. These areas are perfect for an outdoor dinner or cocktail party. *All outdoor events must include a weather contingency plan.* Capacity: (Two-Tiered Gardens) 200 guests seated or 250 cocktail style Capacity: (Rose Garden) 50 guests seated or 75 cocktail style

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The Reflection Pool

Stepping past the gardens is an active double-entry swimming pool measuring 90 feet surrounded by a 4,000 square foot terrace and large open grass field - ideal for a poolside BBQ or more casual affair.

*All outdoor events must include a weather contingency plan.* Capacity: 400 seated

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The Tent Area

A 60’ x 135’ polished concrete pad located on the Southwest corner of the Estate House offers space for a host-provided tent, capable of seating 400 guests. This expansive patio is the future home of our grand pavilion, which comes with a complement of elegant lighting, audio-visual capabilities, restrooms, and retractable glass walls. Capacity: 400 guests

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L O D G I N G

Dover Hall offers luxurious lodging suites with accommodations and a gourmet breakfast for up to ten guests. Each suite is uniquely designed for an immersive overnight experience, and is equipped with spacious sitting areas, private restrooms, and stately furnishings. Please inquire with one of our sales managers for pricing and availability.

T H O U G H T F U L

C U I S I N E

Dover Hall provides all food, beverages, and service staff. With a culinary team dedicated to sourcing and prepping fresh ingredients, our chefs will create a high-touch and elevated culinary experience for your event. Our unique selection of wine and beer encompasses an extensive choice of libations for your guests to enjoy. Dover Hall will help you curate a custom beverage package to complement your passed canapés, elegantly served meals, and action stations.

E V E N T S P A C E P R I C I N G Entrance Level Dining Room

Tue - Thu Only

$1,200

Solarium

Tue - Thu Only

$600

Entire Floor

$2,000 (Tue - Thu) $3,000 (Fri - Sun)

Any Day

Lower Level Wine Cellar

Tue - Thu Only

$500

Terrace Bar

$1,000

Entire Level

$2,000 (Tue - Thu) $3,000 (Fri - Sun)

Tue - Thu Only

(Including Ballroom)

Any Day

Full House Tent

Please call to inquire.

Any Day

Entire Estate

$3,000 (Tue - Thu) $5,000 (Fri - Sun)

Any Day

Thank You To Our Talented Photographer Friends (cover, 19) Eagle Eye Photography

Angela Elise Photo (11, 18, 19)

(toc) Justin Hankins Photography

Alex C Tenser Photography (11, 12, 15, 17, 24)

(01, 16, 26) Marshall Arts Photography (02, 03) David Abel Photography (05, 20) Bakerture Photo (05, 09, 13, 14, 21) Sean DeWitt Photography

Kim Stockwell Photography (17) Shannon Moffit Photography (18, 19, 24) Audrey Rose Photography (20, 27) Mari Harsan Studios (20)

(05, 10, 06) Kir2Ben

Alexandria Photography (21, 22)

(07, 21) Brett Denfeld Photography

Sarah + Dave Photography (23)

(07. 11) Melissa Durham Photography

J + D Photo (24, 15)

(08) Keith Cephus Photography

Patrica Lyons Photography (28)

www.doverhall.com 1500 Manakin Rd • Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 804.784.6051 @doverhallestate

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