Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, at Milepost 115, Explore Park in Roanoke County offers do-it-yourself wedding facility rentals.

Historic church, reception building, garden or rustic meadow options

Use any catering service or wedding planner

Tables and chairs included with all indoor rentals

Alcohol permitted with proper permit

Ample parking

Host your wedding on the historic Blue Ridge Parkway!

INDOOR VENUES

Mount Union Church features beautiful dark wood pews, high ceilings, a raised platform alter with arch, classic sconce lighting, piano and lovely wood flooring. At the rear of the church are dressing rooms. Church can hold 99 guests total.

The Arthur Taubman features three rooms for an intimate reception that includes a built-in wooden bar, small solarium plus a wrap round deck.

OUTDOOR VENUES

The Butterfly Garden with Pergola Arbor is an intimate and lovely spot. More expansive meadow areas in Riverside Village include historical buildings as your backdrop.

Pricing ranges from:

* $1,250 for ten-hour outdoor rental

* $1,750 for a ten-hour rental at Mount Union Church

* $1,750 for a ten-hour rental of the Arther Taubman

* Save when you rent the combo that includes Mount Union Church and Arthur Taubman for $3,250 (use includes the afternoon prior to your wedding through noon the day after)