Or a natural woodland setting in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia (in Tennessee / North Carolina they are called the Great Smoky Mountains, less than 2 miles to our south).

The Millsap-Baker Estate's unique 6000 sq ft Manor House and private residence in scenic Damascus, Virginia overlooks 6.5 acres of fields, glades, and woodlands with hundreds of acres of scenic mountains as its backdrop.

What do weddings cost around here?
The Wedding Report says for 2018, the average wedding cost in Washington County, VA was a staggering $19,347!
We find that disgraceful -- and we're doing something about it!

We provide the very best wedding venue and complete wedding packages that money can buy, but at a fraction of that ridiculous cost.

You can spend more somewhere else, but you can't get more than at the Millsap-Baker Estate! We're so proud of our prices that we don't hid them like others do:

Parties, Events, & Meetings (details)     $50-$100/hr (4hr min)     Elopements (up to 8 guests)   $495(up to 8 guests)     Full Wedding Venue ("just the place")     (incl. all venues, full estate, B&B - 2 days)     $5995 $3495 * (+$3/person up to 300+ guests)     Complete Wedding Packages (details)     (catering, photographer, wedding cake, flowers,      DJ, wedding planner, bartender, tent, tables,      chairs, linens, accommodations for 8, and more)   $9,175+ $4,495+ * (everything you'll need!) * - current specials

Complete Wedding Packages:
The Millsap-Baker Estate has worked with the very best wedding professionals in the area to create complete, high quality wedding packages for your convenience. In addition, our buying leverage has enabled us to provide these packages at incredibly low prices.

Packages include:

• Full use of the Millsap-Baker Estate, for
  • Wedding Ceremony
  • Dance
  • Bridals ($100 value, included)
  • Rehearsal ($400 value, only $200 w/package)
  • Rehearsal Dinner (catering additional)
  • Reception (lite catering included, see below)
• Choice of Wedding Venues and Reception Areas
  
  • Manor House
       1895 Queen Anne Victorian, furnished with exquisite, period antiques
  • Overlook Deck & North Lawn
       3000 sqft deck - scenic cliff-top view, raised Wedding Arbor, Victorian street lamps,
                and 100+ year old female Holly tree rising through the decking, plus
       6000+ sqft deck-level lawn sufficient to host even your largest wedding or event
  • Front Lawn
       1870s barn, antique one-horse open sleigh, hand pump & pump house, tree-swing
               loveseat, & 100+ yr old male Holly tree as backdrops;
  • Natural Glade
       natural woodland amphitheater embraced by stately hardwoods, and 8' wooden arbor,
               only about 200' from the Manor House (~20° cooler in the summer afternoon)
• Access (exclusive use of the manor house from 3pm the day before to 10am the day after your wedding day!)
• Accommodations (4 double occupancy rooms for two nights)
• Catering

  • Light Fare	(various light refreshments, including: vegetable tray, fruit tray,
    	chips & dip, mints, mixed nuts, candy dishes, cookies, bottled water)

  • Stations, Buffet, or Formal Plated Dinners (many options available, add $5+/person)
  • Many Catering options available (cost TBD, no additional support fee)
  • "Self-Catering" (add $1.50/per person support fee, $100 min, $200 max)
• Wedding Cake (Groom's available)

• Flowers	(Bride's Bouquet, Groom's Boutonnière, Mothers' Corsages)
  	(save $100 if you'd like to do your own flowers instead)

• Photography	(day of wedding)
  	(300+ edited images, provided electronically w/rights)

• No restrictions on the photographers or videographers
     - unrestricted access to all public areas of the estate

• DJ	(3hr included, when available)
  	(additional time, $150/hr)

• Bartender, pouring	(3hr included, additional: $30/hr)
  	("mixed drinks" Bartender available, $30/hr)

• Wedding Bells
     - 1880s church bell installed at the Manor House to ring in your new life together
• Plates, Flatware, Cups, Napkins, etc. (quality disposable)
• Free Parking
     - Private, convenient, and ample parking for all your guests
• Basic Set-Up and Clean-Up
• Local support
     - We can help you find local, event professionals, including bridal fashions, salons, flowers, limousine service, etc.

• Chairs ("plastic comfort" folding)
• Chair Covers, Ivory Cloth
• Tent (appropriate for guest package size)
• Tables (60" round, seat 8 adults)
• Table Cloths, Ivory

• Invitation & Thank-you cards: Custom, hand-made by local artist ($5 each, time permitting)
• Bed & Breakfast, additional nights ($99+ per room/night, double occupancy)
• Officiant (Non-denominational, secular, or custom: $75/rehearsal, $125/ceremony)
• Linens
  • Napkins, Cloth, 20"x20" (20+ colors: $1 each, min 30)
  • Chair Covers, Cloth (Black, White, or Chocolate: $3 each, min 30) *
  • Chair Sashes (24+ colors: Organza $1.50 each, Polyester $2 each, min 30)
  • Table Runners (24+ colors: Organza $3 each, Polyester $5 each, Black Polyester $3 each, min $20)
  • Table Cloths (various colors: $20 each, min 4) *
• Cocktail Tables (30" round x 42" tall: great for "mingling", $10 each) *
• Banquet Tables (48" or 60" round; 30"x6'; or 30"x8', $10 each) *
• Additional Chairs w/Ivory Covers ($4 each) *
• Additional Tables w/Ivory Covers ($25 each) *
• Servingware: non-disposable plates, metal flatware, glass cups ($2/person)
• Tent (larger sized tents available) *
• Tent Heaters w/propane ($60 each) *
• Tent Lights (for evening enjoyment, star-lite: $15/string; globe: $60/string)
• Tent Sides (available for inclement weather, solid/clear/windows: $1.50/foot) *
  
  * - if desired, these items must be rented from us

• Estate grounds for your wedding (from noon 'til 5pm)
  (evening ceremonies require Bed & Breakfast reservation)
• Choice of venues and reception areas - four venues to choose from (see above)
• Manor House, first floor - Bride's and Groom's preparation, indoor wedding, etc.
• Officient - ordained minister, when available (please contact for arrangements)
• Up to 8 guests, including the wedding couple
  
• Private, convenient parking
• No restrictions on photos/videos - unrestricted access to all public areas of the estate
• Wedding Bells - 1880s church bell installed to ring in your new life together

• Use of estate grounds
     - chair rental, setup, and takedown available, $3 each
     - table rental, setup, and takedown also available, $10 each
• Choice of outside areas
     - many to choose from, to personally satisfy your tastes and space requirements
• Use of the Manor House, first floor
     - Dining Hall, Drawing Room, Library, Parlor, Sitting Room, etc.
• Manor House accommodations
     - four of the original bedrooms are available for overnight stays (additional cost)
• Parking
     - Private, convenient, and ample parking for all your guests
• No restrictions on the photographers or videographers
     - unrestricted access to all public areas of the estate
• Many catering options available (additional cost)
     - from simple to grand, from "pizza party" to "white tie" events, at your pleasure
• Cleanup of grounds and Manor House
     - included, so you can concentrate on your special event