Raspberry Plain

Specialties

Raspberry Plain, highly regarded as one of Northern Virginia’s premier wedding venues has been hosting wedding receptions, ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, showers, anniversaries, corporate events and gatherings since 1994 in Virginia’s Hunt & Wine Country. Raspberry Plain sits amongst many vineyards and wineries, also known as, ‘DC’s Wine Country’ and is recognized for creating unique and memorable events that accommodate various styles from southern rustic, farm setting to classical elegance.

The estate boasts spectacular views including The Grand Conservatory which invites guests to enjoy an indoor setting with an outdoor view. One of the many highlights of the Grand Conservatory is the vaulted cathedral ceiling with walls of windows arching at the gables for you and your guests to be treated to sunset dinners and dancing with views of the stars. The Formal Gardens are graced by arched boxwoods and make it the perfect setting for an outdoor ceremony and entertaining. The backdrop of The Mansion, lush grounds and breathtaking views of the mountains, pastures and pond make Raspberry Plain a beautiful venue for your event.

Visit us at our Open House every Saturday from 11am-​2pm. This is the perfect time to take a tour of the property and learn more about hosting an event. If you cannot make the scheduled Open House, or would like to set up an appointment during the week, please call or email.

History

Established in 1771.

The history of Raspberry Plain dates back to the Colonial era when George Mason III died and did not leave a will. His holdings went to his eldest son, George Mason of Gunston Hall, author of the Bill of Rights. George Mason III’s widow, Mrs. Ann Thomson, did not want her other two children to feel slighted in their inheritance, so she saved enough money to make a land deal know as the «Wild Lands» purchase. Over time, she bought 10,000 acres in Loudoun County that extended north from Leesburg, up the current Route 15 corridor. This land was divided up between her daughter, Mary and her son Thomson. Thomson Mason later added to his holdings in Loudoun by purchasing the Raspberry Plain property from Loudoun’s first sheriff, Aeneas Campbell in 1760.

Thomson of Raspberry Plain was a Burgess in the Virginia Assembly and one of the first trustees of Leesburg. In 1771 he built the mansion at Raspberry Plain where he raised his four children.