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Pavilion Exterior
September 5, 2009, is available for a wedding/reception

We invite you to consider Gari Melchers Home and Studio as the setting for your wedding, reception, bridal luncheon, evening event or business meeting. The stunning Studio Pavilion at Belmont, situated in an elegant woodland setting, is connected to the artist’s original studio building and opens onto the estate’s gardens.

The Pavilion includes an event room with banquet seating for up to100 and presentation seating for 150. The main estate lawn and flower gardens, including a charming summer house overlooking the Rappahannock River, are available for wedding ceremonies.

Click here (PDF) to view a Pavilion photo gallery. View our estate map (PDF).


Approved Caterers

Clients must choose from this list.

Caroline Street Café and Catering (Shane), Fredericksburg, VA, (540) 654-9180   

Cateraide, Fantaste, Inc. (Robert), Richmond, VA, (804) 643-1000            

Olde Virginia Catering (Stoney), Fredericksburg, VA, (540) 371-3215                          

R & R Catering (Anne), Springfield, VA, (703) 451-2798                                  

Sodexo Catering (Sergio Baccato), Fredericksburg, VA, (540) 654-1931                            

TJ’s Catering (Linda), Fredericksburg, VA, (540) 373-1453                            

White House Catering (David), Richmond, VA, (804) 644-1702

To inquire about rental space for a wedding or other private event, contact Betsy Labar at 540-654-1848 or blabar@umw.edu.