While ‘Crooked’ is a theme around here, we’ll tell it to you straight, our venue will take your breath away right before it helps you breathe easier. Your event or special day held on our farm and combined with our passion for sharing it with others will be something none of us will ever forget. We strive to put your worries and pressures at bay on our enchanted farm. This 200+ acre farm is a pict
uresque setting to experience your special day. The power and magnetism of the river delight the eye and pull you in while the forest and glades makes the outside world fall away The heart of Crooked River Farm is the circa-1823 Ohio Grist Mill that serves as the reception location. 12 x 12 oak beams and majestic lighting create a rustic yet elegant ambiance. An 1899 to***co barn provides the bridal party a place to relax and prepare for the wedding and, our luxury package includes accommodations for the wedding couple in the romantic honeymoon suite. Choose your ceremony site either down by the Seventh Shoal with the flow of the river caressing your wedding vows or over in The Grove with the tall white oaks for a backdrop. Crooked River Farm is located on the North Fork of the Holston River between Hiltons and Mendota Virginia. “Mendota,” meaning bend in the river to Southwest Virginia’s first inhabitants. Mendota is widely recognized as the 'Hawk Capital of the World, and it lives up to its name. More than 16 species of raptors soar down the spine of the Clinch Mountain every autumn, heading south for the winter along the Appalachian Flyway, where at the peak of migration in mid September up to 1,000 birds per day can be seen soaring past. Conveniently located between Bristol and Kingsport on Virginia’s Crooked Road, our farm mixes the charm of the countryside with modern facilities and luxurious service. The Crooked Road is a 330 mile driving trail through the mountains of Southwest Virginia that connects nine major venues and over 60 affiliated venues and festivals for visitors to enjoy every day of the year. The Commonwealth of Virginia named The Crooked Road as Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Although the Trail is focused on the uniqueness and vitality of this region’s heritage music, it also includes outdoor recreational activities, museums, crafts, and historic and cultural programs.