Around the NRV Text by Deborah Cooney
The New River Valley is richly
is a riverfront estate that resembles a
station is enchanting.
forests, country roads and beautiful
any event. The Great Road on Main in
Sharkey’s Wing and Rib Joint in
endowed with rolling hillsides, lush views. Being within a day’s drive of half of the country’s population makes our
region a natural attraction for special events.
The Andrew Johnston House/
Giles County Historical Society hosts
small events in the manor house and
larger gatherings in the Barn. Apple Ridge Farm in Copper Hill sits on 96 acres with hiking trails, Airbnb caboose stays, Virginia LOVE letters and more.
Ingles Castle , built in 1892 in Radford, 44
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Scottish castle. It’s an elegant space for
downtown Christiansburg was restored
in 2017 for gatherings. The Celtic Hall boasts beautiful stained glass, and the
loft and conference spaces have been comfortably updated.
Make the most of work with
corporate
events
at
Castle
Rock
Golf Course & 19th Hole Clubhouse. Another meeting space is found at
the Pulaski Train Depot. Built in 1888 and crafted from Peak Creek granite
by Italian stone masons, the restored
Sharkey’s
On
Top,
above
Radford, offers 5,000 square feet with a full bar and DJ booth. Chantilly Farm
in the beautiful mountains of Floyd offers a grand outdoor pavilion stage,
a hilltop venue, the rustic Springside Stage and a new garden venue.
The historic Lyric Theatre in the
heart of Blacksburg is a unique venue for an indoor wedding. Couples have
married on the stage while guests relax in comfy theatre seating. Selah Springs is a hidden gem in Riner with striking
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