Private Events

at The Estate at River Run

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Where Virginia

CelebrateS

A luxury estate near Richmond & Charlottesville built and designed to host unforgettable moments.

From board meetings to birthdays, galas to anniversaries, leadership retreats to milestone celebrations — when Virginians need a setting that makes an impression, they come to River Run.

Whether you’re leading a team, honoring someone special, or bringing people together for a moment that matters, your event deserves a space that elevates the experience from the very start.

Corporate professionalism meets social celebration, all in one extraordinary venue.

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When it matters, you deserve a setting that reflects the significance of the moment.

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Why Choose River Run for Your Event?

Here, every space has a purpose —

and every gathering has room

to grow into something special

Whether you’re hosting clients, honoring a milestone, gathering donors, or bringing friends and family together, River Run offers more than event space — it offers presence. It elevates expectations. It captures attention. And it allows your event to unfold with purpose and ease.

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At The Estate at River Run, you’ll find:

  • A luxury estate between Richmond & Charlottesville — easily accessible yet completely private

  • Architectural beauty & riverfront views that spark conversation and make photos extraordinary

  • Indoor & outdoor flexibility for meetings, celebrations, dinners, and receptions

  • Professional coordination and support from our on-site team

  • Versatile spaces that evolve throughout the day — from boardroom to cocktail hour to celebration

  • Customizability for corporate brands or personal touches

  • Suite access for VIPs, speakers, or hosts

  • Production-friendly layout for media, press, and content creation.

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Where Your Event Finds Its Setting.

Every gathering has its own rhythm — moments for connection, conversation, inspiration, and celebration. At River Run, your event has room to breathe, flow, and evolve across a collection of distinct spaces. Some are grand. Some are intimate. All are designed to elevate the experience.

Ballrooms welcome your guests in style. Terraces open to river views and fresh air. Lounges offer quiet retreat. Suites provide privacy and preparation space. And the outdoor grounds invite movement, creativity, and unforgettable moments.

Your event doesn’t have to stay in one room — it can unfold across the Estate with ease.

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Holiday Parties

and Seasonal Gatherings

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There’s no better place to celebrate the season. The Estate is fully decorated from top to bottom — garlands, trees, twinkling lights, and fireplaces set the tone for festive celebrations of every kind. Whether you’re planning a company holiday party, client appreciation event, awards dinner, or family celebration, River Run offers warmth, atmosphere, and hospitality that’s felt the moment you arrive.

Ideas for Holiday Events:

  • Corporate holiday parties and award dinners

  • Client appreciation nights

  • Festive galas or fundraising events

  • Seasonal family celebrations + intimate dinners

  • Executive retreats or year-end planning sessions

  • Holiday photo shoots

With décor in place and venues ready to host, all you need to bring is your guest list.

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private pool rentals

Overlooking the James River, the pool and pool house offer one of the most unique private rental experiences in Central Virginia — reserved exclusively for casual gatherings, celebrations, and social events that deserve a setting unlike anywhere else.

This area is rented strictly as a standalone space, with access limited to the pool, pool house, and surrounding grounds. Complete with a built-in indoor bar, private restroom, shower, sitting areas, and optional lawn games, this setting is ideal for retirement parties, birthday celebrations, office gatherings, bachelorette parties, and photoshoots. Guests can enjoy the fresh air, river views, and relaxed ambiance that make this spot feel like a private resort — without ever leaving the Estate grounds.

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Photography &

Content Rentals

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Whether you're capturing family portraits, engagement photos, brand content, lifestyle sessions, or styled editorial shoots — the Estate offers a cinematic backdrop that elevates every frame. With Georgian architecture, riverfront views, manicured gardens, and sunlit interiors, it’s the kind of setting photographers and creators dream of.

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