Plan your next meeting at Wedmore Place at The Williamsburg Winery

The History of Wedmore Place

The 300 acre farm where Wedmore Place stands today was acquired in 1983 as a virtually abandoned parcel by Patrick and Peggy Duffeler. They named it Wessex Hundred; "Wessex", meaning Saxons of the West, to reflect their combined cultural heritage, "Hundred" the traditional identification of early settlements for a tract of land that could provide for one hundred residents. The Duffelers and their two sons, Patrick II and Terence moved from Spain where they had resided for several years to Virginia in the summer of that year. Considerable research was done to uncover the history of the farm. In 1607, as the British expedition that was to begin the history of the new world from Jamestown Island, the peninsula of land that is constituted by the farm had been selected as a more desirable place by captain Gabriel Archer of the Godspeed.

Location

Wedmore Place is located on Wessex Hundred, a 300 acre farm settled in 1615. The farm, overlooking the James River, is near Jamestown which with Yorktown and Williamsburg make up the "Historic Triangle". Wedmore Place is also just 3 miles from Virginia's historic capital, Colonial Williamsburg. Wedmore Place was designed to provide the ambiance of a European Country Estate surrounded by acres of vineyards, forest and meadowlands giving guests the relaxation and peacefulness of quiet country living.

Rooms & Suites

Settle yourself in one of 28 individually designed rooms and suites. All guests will enjoy a sumptuous retreat with period antiques, European bedding and luxurious linens.

Meeting Spaces

Choices available at Wedmore Place and The Williamsburg Winery. We can accomodate large or small groups providing ample room for your required seating needs - reception, classroom, banquet or theater. Wireless internet is available and we can also cater to your satellite conference requests. Smaller meeting spaces are located at Wedmore Place and larger groups are better accommodated in Wessex Hall or Susan Constant Hall at The Winery.

Wedmore Place

Wedmore Place boasts over 1,000 square feet of meeting space split into two adjoining conference rooms decorated in the fashion of old medieval castles. The windows overlook the woods and the main conference room features a wood burning fire place. Just outside the hallways is access to the interior courtyard with its imported stone fountain. Conference spaces have been equipped with all necessary technology to meet your business needs.

The Williamsburg Winery

The winery will be happy to assist you with determining the perfect space for your meeting and a list of equipment needed for your event.

Rooms are as follows per Maximum Occupancy:
Susan Constant Hall
Reception 100 guests
Seated 55 guests
Gabriel Archer Tavern
Reception 100 guests
Seated 45 guests
Wessex Hall
Reception 250+ guests
Seated 180 guests
Reserve Cellar
Reception 25 guests
Seated 16 guests