Facilities
The Main House, built in 1820, renovated in 1990 and again in
2008, includes four bedrooms and five and one-half modern baths in a
two-story, 6,412-square-foot estate home. The Main House includes a 611-square-foot terrace
overlooking a rural landscape, formal entertaining rooms, a modern,
updated kitchen, and a parking lot that accommodates 20 cars
(additional parking available on-site, a short shuttle ride away).
The Main House’s master bedroom is located on the second floor and
includes a sitting room. Wireless Internet is available throughout
the Main House.
Capacity: 48 dining; 70 lecture; 120 reception
The Guest House, affectionately known as the 'Pigeon Coop,' is a
5,183-square-foot, two-story house complete with a terrace and front
porch. The Guest House includes five bedrooms and four and one-half
bathrooms. Four of the bedrooms are on the second floor and the
master bedroom is on the first floor. The basement now holds the
Flowerdue Hundred collection of artifacts collected from the
historic, privately owned plantation of the same name located in
Prince George, Virginia. The house also features a large living room,
dining room, and sunroom adjacent to the kitchen. Built in 1990, the
house is equipped with central heating and air conditioning. Wireless
Internet is also available throughout the Guest House.
Capacity: 10
dining; 15 lecture; 80 Reception.
The Meeting Barn is a conference and cinema destination. Fully renovated in 2009 with a nod to Morven’s equestrian past, it includes a commercial-grade kitchen facility, a meeting area with an atrium and outdoor patio space, wireless internet, and the latest in audio/visual technology.
Capacity: 90 dining; 55 lecture; 120 reception
The Old Kitchen dependency, built in the early 19th Century, lies behind the Main House and overlooks a rose garden. The Old Kitchen’s two
rooms contain the original brick fireplaces, but does not have
bathroom facilities (a short stroll to the Main House). The Old
Kitchen is air conditioned and centrally heated.
Capacity: 10 dining; 10 lecture; 25 Reception
The Formal Gardens were restored in 1930 by distinguished landscape
architect Annette Hoyt Flanders. Since 1933, the Formal Gardens have been open to the public for Historic Garden Week.
The Japanese Garden and House were installed by John W. Kluge in the mid-1990s. Tours and meetings can be scheduled in the garden and house.
Capacity: 12 dining; 12 lecture
See where the facilities are located on the Morven Central Grounds Map:
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