The Market at Grelen

Ryan Moser (Ryan & Rach Photography)

2024-04

The Market at Grelen is a fabulous location for a wedding! We loved photographing Brian & Steven's wedding there with all of the amazing locations on site, sunset here with the incredible views has made it one of our top venues! The staff were all so friendly and helpful and we can't wait to photograph here again in the future!

Sara Jones

2023-11

What a beautiful place. I spent several hours here and enjoyed every bit of it. The drive out from RVA is easy for a day trip and beautiful on its own. The views around the property are gorgeous and the market itself has so many delightful little spots, I walked around it several loops before deciding where I ultimately wanted to sit. Lunch was delicious, and so was the flight of Virginia wines. Later in the afternoon I had a flight of homemade ice cream and some coffee, and enjoyed the cute and indulgent little shop full of fun things. I can imagine that weddings here are absolutely gorgeous, but I’d highly recommend this place for a get together or just a solo getaway like I had. The staff were all kind and attentive. Definitely will be going back!

Ronda Loyer

2023-12

This lovely garden center was a pretty place to visit while we were staying at the Willow Grove Inn. There were lots of people visiting that afternoon, as the Christmas season was upon us. There was an abundance of of Christmas trees for sale, along with poinsettias and a picture taking opportunity with Santa. The gift shop was simply beautiful all decked out in Christmas finery. I purchased some wonderful ribbons to decorate my wreaths and packages with and would have had a bite to eat there if we hadn't just had lunch. We had a nice chat with one of the employees and she helped me choose the ribbons and made suggestions on things to do in the area. I snapped a picture of the living "Love" sign on our way out, and that was my thought exactly!

Betty Madison

2024-04

The cafe never lets us down. We went out for the first time this season and the food was delicious. Everything is so fresh. The vegetables with the dips were awesome. Soups, superb. The staff is always great.

Amber Lamphere (Amber Mae Photography)

2023-10

The Market at Grelen is an incredible location for any wedding. I photographed a wedding here in July, and it was spectacular. From the lovely getting ready cottage (with separate bride and groom suites) to the orchard of peaches and apples (where I photographed the bride and groom portraits) and the gift shop that's surrounded by a plethora of beautiful plants, this is a great location to host your wedding and celebration!

David Cranfield

2023-11

Cool little diamond in the rough. Plenty of knick knack shopping and landscape items. Too many activities to list. Apple and peach picking when in season, ice cream and some coffee, beer and wine selection and pretty basic walking trails. Oh and the cafe had a simple but robust menu with options for kids and adults and somewhat eclectic options were also available .Seating was pretty much all outdoors so come prepared for whatever the weather ( hot or cold). And hard outdoor seats ( to be expected). Not super handicap accessible but not impossible. Recommend and would go back.

cheryl sanders

2023-06

Beautiful valley and lovely views. Gift shop with my favorite napkins by Caspari! Plants for sale and homemade ice cream. Very unique flavors. I wasn't a fan of the mocha but that's just me.I bought 2 super petunias in bubblegum PINK. I've seen these bloom and they are winners!!Places to sit in the shade.Fun garden center and gift shop.

Rosalia Beachy

2024-02

Love this European inspired cafe! The greenhouse is my favorite! We enjoyed the atmosphere, the trails, the orchard.

John Wright

2023-06

We had a great 3.7-mile walk around the orchard. Nice eatery with real sugar drinks and an excellent selection of plants for indoors and out. It looks like all of the trees in the orchard are for sales too.

Connie Massaro

2023-05

Amazing Tree Farm near Somerset, VA. The setting overlooking the hills, the orchards and trees was beautiful. The Café offered delicious fresh salads and sandwiches. The Store was delightful.We did the hike to the orchard and picked our own apples. Lots of different varieties.We had a great time and highly recommend a trip to this delightful market and farm.

Margitta Hanff Potts

2023-05

It was a perfect day trip. The gift shop and plant stands were so beautifully arranged. The five of us enjoyed the walk to the apple orchard and picked a number of different varieties. Our lunch was so fresh and delicious on their charming terrace.

Dawang Wu

2023-05

It’s a beautiful place with a great view of the valley, and they also offered apple picking and peach picking, starting around the end of August. There were also many people around the outdoor sitting area and enjoying the beautiful weather. We also saw the wedding space in front of the store. Overall, it’s a nice place to visit even though you don’t plan to buy any plants / garden tools. (Follow me on IG ➡️ miss_dawang)

Marsha Williams

2024-04

Such a beautiful setting and a great selection of plants, gifts and garden containers. Ireceived so much assistance in deciding on a flower urn. And the food is great!

Michelle Galasso

2024-01

This is such a nice place. They had wonderful sandwiches and their home made ice cream is so incredible. There is a ton of seating and it's beautiful with the plants and garden accessories. There is some covered seating/tables with umbrellas if looking for shade or shelter if it's rainy. Great place to come with kids because of the ice cream and there is a sandbox, plus tons of space

Andrew Patterson

2023-11

A wonderful little place to visit. We picked our own apples. The orchard is a little on the smaller side but it was still a lot of fun. They also have amazing ice cream and food.

Scarlett Moore

2022-05

The Market at Grelen was an absolute DREAM. We had a July wedding and it was better than we could have ever dreamed or planned for it to be. The staff, especially Kristin Simler and Morgan, we fantastic. So very professional and kind. They made our planning and wedding week so peaceful, effortless, and stress-free. The venue is absolutely PERFECTION. The overlook view of the orchard from the tent is breathtaking. We got married in the Half Moon Garden under the gorgeous willow tree. It was so magical and fit 100 people perfectly. It was transformed by a beautiful oasis by the staff! One of our favorite parts of the ceremony were the plants from around the venue arranged along the aisle, to create the most gorgeous atmosphere. The tent was GORGEOUS with amazing lighting and was so specious. No need to rent a dance floor, as the flooring there is gorgeous and dance ready! It rained after our ceremony and the staff pulled the tent siding down easily, making the rain an absolute non-issue. It was just beautiful to watch the rain from the comfort of the inside of the tent! This venue is absolutely gorgeous. The staff is amazing. It was PERFECT for our wedding day and we are so thankful!

beyondTabu

2021-05

This place is amazing. Fresh air, open space and trees everywhere!The trails aren’t long, so kids and adults can exercise and are well marked and the view of the valley is worth the walk.The cafe food is also really good even though it’s a limited menu.

Photography by V

2019-05

I photographed a wedding at the Market at Grelen and it was absolutely amazing! The staff was very nice and extremely organized. The property itself makes for some gorgeous photos - mountains, greenhouses, rustic barns, cute houses, and gorgeous sunsets - just to name a few! Engaged couples, you seriously can't go wrong with this venue! You will LOVE it. I can't wait to work there again one day! :)

Nancy K

2021-05

Great food made by a chef on site to eat at the many tables, benches set about the place. We ate at one of tables spaced apart in the greenhouse because of cold wind outside. The door to the greenhouse was left open the entire time, fresh breeze flowing but not windy. Gardening paraphernalia and plants for all uses for sale. The trails around the property are beautiful and worth the time.

Arabella Bonsor

2022-05

What a beautiful place! The food at the market is so fresh and delicious; they use ingredients grown onsite. The nursery has the prettiest flowers. The gift shop has nice, quality home goods. And the staff is professional, friendly, and attentive.

Christina Anderson

2023-11

Such a charming place. I go a few times every year, at least once in the spring or summer, and also in the fall. It's a beautiful setting. We picked apples for the first time on my last trip. They were setting up for a wedding, and it looks like a great place to have a reception. The cafe food is very tasty, although there's limited selection and a bit expensive. But, we always plan to eat lunch there anyway. I love looking at all the plants for sale, outside and in the greenhouse. There are acres of trees to purchase or just hike through. There's a gift shop with pricey items, but the items are nice, and unique. I love to take friends here for an enjoyable outing.

Vance Ward

2023-08

Nice, beautiful place. Food is great , and lots of outdoor seating. It's a Nursery-Winery 😀 Loved the Grelen!

Blaise Pfaff

2023-12

My now wife and I visited 8 different wedding venues, but a few minutes into the tour of Grelen, we knew this was the one. We got married on October 7, 2023 and we could not be happier with that decision. All the staff are so professional, reliable, flexible, and kind (special shout out to Morgan!). They worked well with all our vendors and the whole day went off without a hitch. The venue is spectacularly beautiful. We did our ceremony in the half moon garden, cocktail hour on the stone terrace, and reception under the orchard tent. They are super flexible on how you use the space and you can move some plants and flowers around to use for your wedding! There are also many, many good places for pictures. They made our dream wedding come true. If we could redo our wedding 100 times, we would still choose Grelen. We would 1000% recommend booking your wedding here!

s Dominguez

2023-12

It was a cold, rainy day but that didn't stop us! We had the bestvegetable soup in the greenhouse, did some shopping and the rain subsided so we took our walk. The grounds were beautiful and the staff was friendly, helpful and made our outing fun!

Colbee

2020-05

I photographed one of the most beautiful fall weddings at The Market at Grelen! Honestly.. there are no words for the amount of immaculate detail that goes into curating this wonderful slice of heaven. We got the most beautiful sunset photos with the Bride + Groom all thanks to their wonderful staff! It was one of the most pleasant experiences I've ever had photographing a wedding, and I'm in year five! Would highly recommend this venue to any Bride or Groom if you're looking for an eclectic mountain vibe! Looking forward already to my next visit.

Devin Munce

2024-04

Enjoyed a very nice lunch and hike here today. What a nice concept. So much beauty, and thank you for making it accessible to the general public.

Garth Slaney

2024-04

Amazing walking trails with tons of different scenery and plants to admire. Stopped at the cafe for some pop and a very good scone.

Joni Lloyd

2023-06

We had the pleasure of visiting Green Downtown to wind down a great soccer season for our Nelson Express Travel Soccer U11 Co-Ed Team with their awesome homemade ice cream! And even better for me was to run into an old colleague! Tracey gave the best service to all our soccer superstars and parents and we loved the shop. We’re looking at coming back for walking trails and a longer visit!Thank you so much for your hospitality!

Ashley Eagleson

2021-05

I’m blown away by The Market and Grelen’s beauty every time. Every season I’ve been, there’s always something picturesque. This last Fall I photographed an intimate ceremony at their Boxwood location followed by portraits at the hilltop- some of my favorite photos ever! I can’t say enough kind words about their team. It’s always a pleasure to photograph a event or session at The Market at Grelen.

Jon Hockman

2024-04

Gorgeous setting, friendly staff, lovely plants and items to purchase in the market. First time there, but for sure not the last!