2025 Hite of Excellence Series of Sumptuous Feasts
Belle Grove is pleased to announce the 2025 Hite of Excellence Series of Sumptuous Feasts. This series of smaller events is one of Belle Grove Plantation's most important fundraisers of the year. Many events will sell out, so purchase your tickets today!
2025 Events
Wednesday, March 5 Becky’s New Car at the Winchester Little Theatre
Written by Stephen Dietz, this is a hilarious comedy about a woman stuck in the middle of everything navigating a new life with all the U-turns that come with it! The evening will open with coffee and dessert. More information here.
Sunday, April 6 Sense and SensibiliTEA
Tickets $60
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and you are invited to celebrate at this Regency themed “Literar-Tea” that will be held in the Manor House. More information here.
Friday, June 20 Champagne at Sunset
Tickets $40
Spend the summer solstice lingering on the porch savoring sparkling wine, desserts, and music. More information here.
Saturday, July 19 Bluegrass in the Barn with Five of A Kind
Tickets $30
A Belle Grove summer tradition with a renowned local band and fun for all. More information here.
Sunday, August 10 Cocktails on Main
Tickes $30
You are invited to drop in at Mount Jackson’s oldest house on Main Street. Enjoy touring a house where George Washington once slept and a stroll down to the Mill Creek frontage. La Grange Family Farm will be providing aperitifs and appetizers to nosh on while you take in the views and a little piece of history. More information here.
Saturday, September 6 Harvest Dinner at La Grange Family Farm
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Click here to be added to the waiting list.
The mid 1800 barn next to the old stone McLeod Manor House, in Stephens City, has been lovingly restored and is ready for your farm-to-table experience. Enjoy a three-course meal at sunset with the sounds of chickens and cows in the distant background. Paired with a local wine. More information here.
Saturday, September 20 Seafood Feast at Shaffer’s BBQ
Tickets $60
The view overlooking Cedar Creek Battlefield can’t be beat! Neither can this feast featuring shrimp, crabs, corn, and delicious accompaniments. It is the perfect way to end the summer. More information here.
Saturday, October 11 Pub Whiskey Tasting
Tickets $75
The lower level of the Belle Grove Manor House will transform into an old time tavern setting perfect for a whiskey tasting with pub grub. Hosted by La Grange Family Farm, local whiskeys and fare will be served. More information here.
Saturday, November 15 Music from the Federal Period
Tickets $40
Talented violinist Amanda Scheetz will be joined by other musicians to perform Federal era music in an intimate Parlor concert—just as the Hite family may have had. More information here.
This event is sold out. Click here to be added to the waiting list.
Saturday, December 6 Christmas Tea
Tickets $60
Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy tea in the Manor House that will be all decked out for the holidays. More information here.
This event is sold out. Click here to be added to the waiting list.
Sunday, December 14 Cocktails at Christmas
Tickets $50
Finish the year with a candlelit tour of the Manor House at Christmas, a signature Belle Grove 1797 Whiskey cocktail, appetizers, and holiday music! More information here.
Thanks to our generous sponsors, proceeds from tickets will support Belle Grove’s preservation and education mission, making this one of our most important fundraisers of the year. To support the series with a tax-deductible donation, please click here or send to Belle Grove Inc., P.O. Box 537, Middletown, VA 22645. If you have any questions, or wish to be added to the mailing list for future events, please email us or call 540-869-2028.