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Welcome to Southern Granary
Charming 1950’s Grain Mill Wedding Venue near Lynchburg, Virginia
Videography by Ben Vestal Productions
Photography by Kaitlin Ahrens
Refined industrial style, affordable pricing, and endless possibilities.
Welcome to Southern Granary, a family-owned wedding venue in Altavista, Virginia, near Lynchburg, Roanoke, Rustburg, and Danville. Set on 30 acres of meadows, trees, and riverfront, our restored historic grain mill venue blends industrial character with welcoming charm.
With meadow, patio, and indoor ceremony options and a twinkle-light, fully climate-controlled reception space for up to 200 guests, Southern Granary is an affordable indoor and outdoor Central Virginia wedding venue designed for comfort in every season.
Pricing is tailored to your guest count and selections, making your dream wedding feel personal and thoughtfully planned. Add a stay at our Southern Guesthouse to create a relaxed wedding weekend experience.
“Thanks so much for making my daughter's wedding a beautiful experience!”
-Jennifer C.
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“We can’t stop talking about how amazing everything was. Sarah and Chris made our dream wedding come true.”
-Ale R.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Everything about this venue is a dream. I cannot recommend the venue and the staff enough.”
-Estephanie L.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Spacious private summer Meadow wedding ceremony at Southern Granary wedding venue near Lynchburg VA
Bride and Groom at the River side at Southern Granary near Lynchburg and Danville VA
The happy couple at Patio ceremony at Southern Granary near Lynchburg VA
Bride dancing on the dance floor at Southern Granary near Lynchburg VA
Decorated Inside Climate Controlled Reception room at Southern Granary near Lynchburg VA
Private bride and groom photos at the River water at Southern Granary near Lynchburg VA
Bride and Groom dancing on dance floor at climate controlled Southern Granary near Lynchburg VA
Green grass field photos of bride and groom at Southern Granary near Lynchburg VA
Bubble send-off exit on Patio at Southern Granary near Lynchburg VA
Decorated reception farmhouse table at Southern Granary near Lynchburg VA
Bride and Groom in green nature Meadow at Southern Granary near Lynchburg VA
Bubbles surrounding bride and groom after they say "I do" in Meadow at at Southern Granary near Lynchburg & Danville VA
Add your love story to this historic place.
This building started as a working grain mill in the 1950s, serving local farmers throughout the region.
Over the years, we carefully restored it into what it is today — a historic industrial wedding venue in Altavista, just outside Lynchburg, Virginia.
You’ll still see the original character here: polished concrete floors, vintage steel doors, and wood accents we crafted ourselves. But you’ll also find modern comforts woven in — a terraced patio for gathering, a private Bridal Suite and Groom’s Den, and full air-conditioning throughout the entire space.
It’s a wedding venue with real comfort built in.
Videography by Schnarr Film & Photo