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The Barn at Gully Tavern

About Us

We're The Barn at Gully Tavern and we've been an event and wedding venue here in Rice, VA, since 2019. We're hands-on with our clients, offering wedding planning, photography, and multiple sites to choose from on the property. Family-owned, we started this business when two of our daughters were getting married in the same year and we built a venue for them. We decided to share the venue with other couples, and our unique endeavor was born. We're looking forward to growing our business to continue to serve Rice and the surrounding areas. Near or far, we are happy to serve areas including Cumberland, Farmville, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Lynchburg, Midlothian, Nottoway County, Petersburg, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Ric, Roanoak, South Hill, Fairfax County, Amelia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte County, Chase City, Chesterfield. We'd like to personally invite you to contact us today for weddings, parties, reunions, events, and so much more!

Our Story

We, Dawn and Robert Schmidt, decided to build a striking venue so that our daughters would have the perfect place to get married. With our great success, came the beginning of The Barn at Gully Tavern. After taking some time to get the name of the business out there and venue details completely ready, our family’s venue finally took off. Today, along with our daughters and sons-in-law, continue to work hands-on with our clients while looking forward to becoming one of the top wedding venues in the area.

As a unique event and wedding venue, providing the perfect space to make your memories count is The Barn at Gully Tavern's top priority. We have several locations on the property that you can choose from, with the set up and decorating executed exactly how you want, because it’s your day and it should be how you pictured it. We are always on-site during every event, so that if something happens, it can be fixed without worry.

As a business that is also local to Farmville Virginia, the convenience of having places to stay and eat that are close by helps them stand out. We also have on-site parking, because we believe that your day should be completely hassle-free. The Barn at Gully Tavern also has a beautiful pond that provides the perfect place for pictures and makes for a good escape if you need a break.

To the team at The Barn at Gully Tavern, details matter when it comes to your event. We provide vintage décor, linens, photography, and much more to make your event memorable for years to come. If you’re ready to commit to the perfect spot to celebrate life’s moments, give The Barn at Gully Tavern a call at 434-390-4561 or visit to learn more.

Areas Served

Our Certifications

Licensed
Insured

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Locally-Owned
Family-Operated
Onsite Bridal and Groom Suites
Multiple Sites to Choose From on the Property

Our Services include:

Wedding Venue
Event Venue
Private Event Space
Vintage Venue
Barn Venue
Weddings
Family Reunions
Corporate Events
Christmas Parties
Wedding Planning
Vendor Lists
Outdoor Space, Venue and Weddings
Groom Suite
Bridal Suite
Photography
Bridal Parties
Baby Showers
Pond

Our Products include:

Rentals
Table Rentals
Chair Rentals
Vintage Decor
Packages

Testimonials

On 5/10/2026 Angel I. had this to say:
Goodness where do I begin? The Barn at Gully Tavern was of course the first vendor we booked, and over the span of our 2 year engagement Robert and Dawn (the owners) were absolutely incredible. I researched 16 venues, narrowed it down to about 8 or so, we toured a total of TWO because The Barn at Gully Tavern was the 2nd venue we toured. We waited a week before firmly deciding, but we knew by the time we had gotten home from the tour. Robert and Dawn are some of the kindest, most honest, genuine people you'll meet. They built the barn for their daughter to get married during covid, and then their next daughter got married, and they loved making weddings a reality so much they started doing it for other brides, and you can tell they love what they do. The venue is always clean, taken care of, and they're always trying to improve it in some way. The venue is GORGEOUS, while it may be called a barn it did not feel like one from a farm, it is spacious, beautiful, the interior needs little to no decor because of the pretty high ceiling and drapes and lights (you'll see in photos). I personally loved the option for hand picked antique chairs they include with your rental, and they even have some decor you can use, especially arches. They handled the setup and did a great job bringing the floor plan to life for ceremony and reception. The pond is so pretty, we got married in April and the trees were lush and green and nature was our friend in photos. They handle all the landscaping and every time I visited it looked amazing. While super random, I really appreciated the bathrooms by the barn, they built them from some type of wood that gave the whole thing a natural pleasant smell, they're always clean, and the stalls are spacious and provide privacy (good for ballgowns like mine XD). The guys loved the groom's cottage and it was so nice getting ready at the venue in their bridal suite. I love the light blues and there was a big bathroom in there and a closet for our dresses while we got ready. In every way you can tell they care for their couples. And guests! They have a polaris they can use to drive down guests before the ceremony that might need assistance getting down the hill. I'm trying not to ramble but I could go on and on about how wonderful they were, I mean Robert literally saved the day when our photographer wasn't going to be there in time for the ceremony, he called around photographers he knew in the area until he got one, and our ceremony only ended up 30 minutes behind thanks to him, and we ended up back on track by dinner! I could not recommend them any more, they are the right choice for a venue.

On 5/10/2026 Angel Ives had this to say:
Goodness where do I begin? The Barn at Gully Tavern was of course the first vendor we booked, and over the span of our 2 year engagement Robert and Dawn (the owners) were absolutely incredible. I researched 16 venues, narrowed it down to about 8 or so, we toured a total of TWO because The Barn at Gully Tavern was the 2nd venue we toured. We waited a week before firmly deciding, but we knew by the time we had gotten home from the tour. Robert and Dawn are some of the kindest, most honest, genuine people you’ll meet. They built the barn for their daughter to get married during covid, and then their next daughter got married, and they loved making weddings a reality so much they started doing it for other brides, and you can tell they love what they do. The venue is always clean, taken care of, and they’re always trying to improve it in some way. The venue is GORGEOUS, while it may be called a barn it did not feel like one from a farm, it is spacious, beautiful, the interior needs little to no decor because of the pretty high ceiling and drapes and lights (you’ll see in photos). I personally loved the option for hand picked antique chairs they include with your rental, and they even have some decor you can use, especially arches. They handled the setup and did a great job bringing the floor plan to life for ceremony and reception. The pond is so pretty, we got married in April and the trees were lush and green and nature was our friend in photos. They handle all the landscaping and every time I visited it looked amazing. While super random, I really appreciated the bathrooms by the barn, they built them from some type of wood that gave the whole thing a natural pleasant smell, they’re always clean, and the stalls are spacious and provide privacy (good for ballgowns like mine XD). The guys loved the groom's cottage and it was so nice getting ready at the venue in their bridal suite. I love the light blues and there was a big bathroom in there and a closet for our dresses while we got ready. In every way you can tell they care for their couples. And guests! They have a polaris they can use to drive down guests before the ceremony that might need assistance getting down the hill. I’m trying not to ramble but I could go on and on about how wonderful they were, I mean Robert literally saved the day when our photographer wasn’t going to be there in time for the ceremony, he called around photographers he knew in the area until he got one, and our ceremony only ended up 30 minutes behind thanks to him, and we ended up back on track by dinner! I could not recommend them any more, they are the right choice for a venue.

On 5/9/2026 Angel Ives had this to say:
Goodness where do I begin? The Barn at Gully Tavern was of course the first vendor we booked, and over the span of our 2 year engagement Robert and Dawn (the owners) were absolutely incredible. I researched 16 venues, narrowed it down to about 8 or so, we toured a total of TWO because The Barn at Gully Tavern was the 2nd venue we toured. We waited a week before firmly deciding, but we knew by the time we had gotten home from the tour. Robert and Dawn are some of the kindest, most honest, genuine people you’ll meet. They built the barn for their daughter to get married during covid, and then their next daughter got married, and they loved making weddings a reality so much they started doing it for other brides, and you can tell they love what they do. The venue is always clean, taken care of, and they’re always trying to improve it in some way. The venue is GORGEOUS, while it may be called a barn it did not feel like one from a farm, it is spacious, beautiful, the interior needs little to no decor because of the pretty high ceiling and drapes and lights (you’ll see in photos). I personally loved the option for hand picked antique chairs they include with your rental, and they even have some decor you can use, especially arches. They handled the setup and did a great job bringing the floor plan to life for ceremony and reception. The pond is so pretty, we got married in April and the trees were lush and green and nature was our friend in photos. They handle all the landscaping and everytime I visited it looked amazing. While super random, I really appreciated the bathrooms by the barn, they built them from some type of wood that gave the whole thing a natural pleasant smell, they’re always clean, and the stalls are spacious and provide privacy (good for ballgowns like mine XD). The guys loved the groom's cottage and it was so nice getting ready at the venue in their bridal suite. I love the light blues and there was a big bathroom in there and a closet for our dresses while we got ready. In every way you can tell they care for their couples. And guests! They have a polaris they can use to drive down guests before the ceremony that might need assistance getting down the hill. I’m trying not to ramble but I could go on and on about how wonderful they were, I mean Robert literally saved the day when our photographer wasn’t going to be there in time for the ceremony, he called around photographers he knew in the area until he got one, and our ceremony only ended up 30 minutes behind thanks to him, and we ended up back on track by dinner! I could not recommend them any more, they are the right choice for a venue.

On 5/3/2026 Cameron Wheeler had this to say:
I am a DJ out of Lynchburg that just performed here for the first time tonight. This is one of the best venue experiences & layouts I have ever seen. Amazing enough for me to write a review. From a vendors perspective, I loved how there are several doors across the barn to make it super easy to load in and out. Parking was a breeze and very accommodating, especially Having a vehicle with a trailer. Atmosphere wise- It felt very inviting in there and lots of positive energy. There were plenty of outlets for my various set ups,, And the overall atmosphere is exactly what You want for your guests to feel comfortable and enjoy themselves during a 5-6 hour event. The one thing that stood out the most is that they have a lot of respect towards vendors. I have DJ’d at Hundreds of venues across Virginia l-and I can honestly say that this one is a hidden gem. After one wedding, it’s now in my top 5 favorite of all time. Thank you so much brining a great & well-thought-out venue to our area

On 11/13/2025 Juan Giraud had this to say:
Really nice place to rent for sleeping and venues. The owners are great to all that approach them.

Contact Us

The Barn at Gully Tavern
3041 Gully Tavern Rd Rice, VA 23966
Phone: (434) 390-4561
Email: thebarnatgullytavern@gmail.com

Near Farmville, Longwood University
Near Sailors Creek Battlefield

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

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Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

News

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FAQ

How many guests can your venue accommodate?

We can comfortably seat 200 guests. For questions about a larger wedding size please give us a call!

Can I bring my own caterer?

Yes, we do not supply a caterer.

Are there accommodations for the bride, groom, and guests to get ready on-site?

Yes! We have a beautiful bridal suite, as well as a groom house.

What types of events do you host?

We host weddings, receptions, family reunions, holiday celebrations, corporate events, and other private gatherings. Our versatile venue is designed to accommodate a wide range of events.

How can I contact The Barn at Gully Tavern?

You can contact The Barn at Gully Tavern by phone at 434‑390‑4561 . Our team is happy to answer questions, provide event details, or help plan your visit.