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The BARN at Hillcrest Farm

4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Emporia, Virginia

Weddings On-site lodging Climate-controlled

Plan your tour

  • Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
  • Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (919) 906-2627
  • Website thebarnathillcrestfarm.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–6 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–6 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–6 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of The BARN at Hillcrest Farm in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🪵 Rustic 2 mentions

“If you are looking for an affordable rustic venue you can hold your ceremony (indoor or outdoor) and reception at all in one, choose the Barn at Hillcrest Farm!”

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🐄 Working Farm

“They had the prettiest chickens that I had ever seen being a country girl.”

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🌊 Waterside

“The stunning outdoor ceremony space with the pond as the backdrop is exactly how my daughter envisioned.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of The BARN at Hillcrest Farm — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite

“The new bridal suite was perfect for our daughter and bridesmaids to get ready.”

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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Outdoor Ceremony Site

“The stunning outdoor ceremony space with the pond as the backdrop is exactly how my daughter envisioned.”

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🌊 Pond or Lake

“The stunning outdoor ceremony space with the pond as the backdrop is exactly how my daughter envisioned.”

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⛰️ Scenic Views

“Beautiful atmosphere, it was perfect with the sunset.”

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💃 Dance Floor

“Dining and dance floor available.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 33 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 14 mentions

“My daughter was married at this gorgeous venue November 2024.”

💵 great value 2 mentions

“They worked out affordable payment plans for us, communicated with us very well, recommended local vendors, and let us visit a few times to make sure our planning was perfect!”

From the reviews

This venue was absolutely perfect for our daughter's wedding!! The "something borrowed" room was extremely helpful in adding not only the finishing touches but some of the main pieces! This alone was worth it in that there was no need to buy a bunch of stuff that would only be used once.

★★★★★ — Randy, Jun 2022

It was an absolute dream venue recently established. The owners worked so hard to make our day special and it was. This gem I’m sure will be huge one day and you will not regret choosing here.

★★★★★ — Lauren, Dec 2020

My daughter was married at this gorgeous venue November 2024. The owners were very attentive and accommodating throughout the entire process to make our daughter’s day magical. The stunning outdoor ceremony space with the pond as the backdrop is exactly how my daughter envisioned.

★★★★★ — Courtney, Jan 2025

This venue was very beautiful. It was as unique as it was beautiful. They had the prettiest chickens that I had ever seen being a country girl. The country theme of the wedding was beautiful and eloquent.

★★★★★ — Rita, Sep 2020

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Getting married at The BARN at Hillcrest Farm

The BARN at Hillcrest Farm comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find The BARN at Hillcrest Farm

650 Hillcrest Rd, Emporia, VA23847

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