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Say “I Do” to The Inn at Gristmill Square

With historic charm and rustic sophistication, The Inn at Gristmill Square is one of Bath County’s premier reception and banquet venues. Enjoy our venue for just the day or let us coordinate an entire weekend of fun. Arrange for pre-event cocktails by the pool as your guests unwind after their morning of travel. Friday night gather your friends and family for your rehearsal dinner inside the award-winning Waterwheel Restaurant. Saturday let us take care of all your reception setup and catering needs. After your ceremony, party the night away under our starry skies without having to go home. Sunday your guests will wake, fully relaxed, to our complimentary breakfast in bed, or a farewell brunch, and will wish they never had to leave.

We pride ourselves on providing individualized and unique menus that reflect the tastes and desires of the couples we take care of. Our menus range from heavy hors d’oeuvres cocktail receptions, to sit down plated dinners. Let us help you create a memorable menu for your big day.

-Kate and John Loeffler, Owners

Function Space We have four distinct function spaces available to meet your needs.

The Trophy Room is our interior banquet space available for intimate parties from 15-45 people. The room rental is $300 for 1-20 people and $500 for 21- 45 people.

The Square (outdoor) can be booked for cocktail receptions for up to 50 guests. This area makes up the U-shape of the Inn and is a great courtyard type space. This area is not (and cannot be) tented, so in the event of inclement weather your event will be moved indoors. The Square rents for $400.

The Payne House (outdoor) can be booked for cocktail receptions and dinners for up to 50-75 guests. This area sits right along the Warm Springs run, and is a gorgeous location for any event. This area can be tented (for an additional fee). The Payne House books for $600 and that does not include the cost of a tent (which starts around $600). The Turley Suite (guestroom) in the Payne House must be booked for any event that takes place on the Payne House Lawn.

The Steele House Lawn (outdoor) is located across from the restaurant. It is boarded by two streams and is a beautiful spot for any event. Perfect for weddings, receptions, and buffet dinners. The Lawn is suitable for 40-100 guests (anything smaller must book The Square). If your event is around 40-45 people we can reserve the Trophy Room as your backup weather location. If your group exceeds the Trophy Room capability a tent is required (tents max out at 50 people). The Lawn books for $600 and that does not include the cost of a tent (which starts around $600).

*For all outdoor events, we ask for inclement weather relocation (size permitting) to be decided upon at least 8 hours prior to the event start. Breakfast and Lunch events must be decided the night before (by 5:00pm). If a decision has not been made by 11am for an evening event, then your onsite contact will confer with the Chef to make a decision that is best for a successful event. Additional charges will apply for last minute setup and venue changes.

Restaurant Buy-Out Fees Should you wish to buyout the Waterwheel Restaurant for a private event we have required Food and Beverage minimums depending on the day of the week. Sunday-Thursday evenings the required F&B minimum is $4,000. On Friday and Saturday evenings that amount is $6,000. These minimums do not include taxes and gratuity.

Menu Selections

Please consider the following menus as a starting point in planning your function.

For plated dinners, if you request a split menu (or multiple choice menu) the highest menu price will be applied to all meals. For each entrée the side accompaniments will be the same unless otherwise pre-arranged.

To ensure the best execution of your event, we kindly request that all menu selections be made 30 days prior to your event. Please note that we reserve the right to select a menu for your group should your selections not be made within 10 days of the event.

*There is a one-time $250 fee for our Chefs to write custom menus. Simple menu changes that include our normal offerings will not be part of this fee. You will be responsible for this charge upon the booking of your event.

Guarantees Confirmation of the number of guests attending your function will be due within 72 hours or three (3) business days. Food functions will be billed for the number guaranteed or the actual number served whichever is greater. If no final number is received, your Catering Manager will conclude the projected number indicated on the Event Order to be the correct and guaranteed number.

Alcoholic Beverages

The Gristmill, in conjunction with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, is the only licensed authority to sell liquor for consumption in our function space. We do offer a corkage fee of $25 per 750ML of wine (as long as we don’t carry the same wine in our cellar). There is a limit of 3 bottles for corkage. We do not offer corkage on beer, so that must be purchased through the Gristmill. We do offer wine and beer for off premise sales, and can offer generous discounts on case purchases on wine and beer for you event. In these circumstances you do commit to purchasing full cases, even if there is leftover wine and beer at the conclusion of your event.

Service Charge and Tax

20% service charge and 9.3% state and local food and beverage taxes are added to all food and beverages.

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES SUGGESTIONS AND PRICING All items are priced per dozen; minimum 2 dozen of each item required. We recommend an average of 3 pieces per person for light hors d’oeuvres and 8 pieces per person for heavy hors d’oeuvres.

Cold Pieces Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes $36 Farm Fresh Deviled Eggs (Traditional and/or Pickled)* $42 Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus $42 Pesto Cheesecake Bites $42 Caprese Skewer, Fresh Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, Basil $48 Pimento Cheese Finger Sandwiches $48 Vegetable Spring Roll, Peanut Sauce $48 Compressed Melon and Prosciutto Skewer $48 Antipasto Skewer $48 Tarragon Chicken Salad Sliders $50 BLT Slider with Herb Mayonnaise $50 Crab Salad atop Cucumber Rounds $50 Pate de Campagne, Crostini, Tart Cherry Mustard, Pickled Red Onion $54 House Smoked Trout, Horseradish Sauce, Crostini $54 Oysters of the Half Shell $62 Seared Tuna on Crispy Wontons $70 House Cured Salmon, Dill Aioli, Crostini $70 Lobster and Shrimp Salad on Toast Points $75 Photo Credit: Patricia Lyons Photography

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Warm Pieces Bacon Crackers $36 Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms $42 Parmesan and Garlic (or Horseradish) Stuffed Potato Bites $48 Brie and Apple Tartlet $48 Tomato, Goat Cheese (or Bleu Cheese), and Herb Tart $48 Flatbread with Fig Jam, Bleu Cheese, Red Onions and Rosemary $48 Country Ham Cheddar Cheese Drop Biscuits $48 Ham and Gruyere Quiche $48 Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos $52 Chicken Samosa, Tatziki Sauce $52 Pulled Pork Sliders (choose BBQ or Cuban-Style) $52 Beef or Lamb Empanadas* $56 Mini Crab Cakes $60 Beef, Lamb or Duck Sliders $75 Prosciutto Wrapped Feta Stuffed Shrimp $80

Dessert Pieces Photo Credit: Patricia Lyons Photography

Brownie Bites $32 Walnut Torte Bites $40 Chocolate Cookie and Milk Shooter $40

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HORS D’OEUVRES SUGGESTIONS AND PRICING

Displays/Platters Each selection requires a minimum order of 25 guests; Priced Per Person for 1 hour service

Mediterranean Display $12 Hummus, Cucumber, Tomato and Feta Salad, Marinated Olives, Pita Bread, Dried Fruits and Nuts

Cheese Monger Display $16 Selection of Virginia, Domestic, and International Cheeses, Fresh and Dried Fruits, Jams and Preserves, Honey, Crackers and Sliced Baguette

Antipasto Display $18 Selection of Cured Meats, Marinated Artichokes and Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Marcona Almonds, Pickled Vegetables, Mustard, Sliced Baguette

Chilled Seafood Display (2 pieces per person)* $20 Classic Shrimp Cocktail (or Pickled Shrimp), Cocktail Sauce and Oysters on the Half Shell, Mignonette Sauce

Tenderloin Display $32 Sliced Tenderloin of Beef, Sliced Baguette, Dijon Mustard, Horseradish Sauce

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Photo Credit: Patricia Lyons Photography

PLATED DINNER MENU SUGGESTIONS AND PRICING Build your menu with a course from each of the following; minimum of three courses must be selected. All presentations include bread and butter. When more than one offering is selected for each course, the highest priced item prevails.

Appetizers Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, Cream Sauce, Toast Points $10 Pate de Campagne, Tart Cherry Mustard, Pickled Red Onions, Cornichons, Sliced Baguette $12 Roasted Gold and Red Beets, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Micro Greens, Balsamic Vinaigrette $12 PEI Mussels, White Wine Butter Broth, Bread $14 Smoked Alleghany Mountain Trout, Horseradish Sauce, Red Onions, Crackers $16 Crabcake, Dill Sauce $16 Artisanal Cheese Plate $16 Shrimp Cocktail, House Cocktail Sauce $18

Soups and Salad House Salad, Cucumbers, Radishes, Carrots, Creamy Herb Vinaigrette $10 Gristmill Caesar Salad, Shaved Parmesan, Red Onion, Reduced Balsamic $10 Wedge Salad, Bacon, Bleu Cheese, Pickled Red Onions, House Bleu Cheese Dressing $10 Grilled and Chilled Vegetable Soup (summer) $10 Potato Leek Soup $10 Black Bean Soup $10 Mushroom Bisque $10 Chilled Cucumber and Dill (summer) $10 Caprese, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil, Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar (summer) $12

Desserts ($8.00 each)

Entrees All entrees are served with chef’s selection of seasonal accompaniments unless specified from lists below Eggplant Parmesan (vegetarian) $32 Lasagna Bolognese $32 Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast $32 Broiled Alleghany Mountain Trout $36 Grilled Hanger Steak $38 Tenderloin en Croute $38 Pan-Seared Salmon $38 Grilled Pork Chop $38 Seared Duck Breast $38 Grilled Rack of Lamb $40 Grilled Beef Tenderloin (6oz) with: Béarnaise, Truffle Butter, Veal Demi-Glace $48

Accompaniments (to accompany all entrée choices selected) Vegetables (choose one): Starches (choose one): Roasted Asparagus Herb Roasted Red Potatoes Garlic Green Beans Chef’s Choice Risotto Roasted Seasonal Vegetables Goat Cheese Polenta Sautéed Mushrooms Potato Pave Pureed Cauliflower Truffle Whipped Potatoes Savory Spiced Apples Boursin Potato Puree Desserts ($8.00 each)

Coffee, Decaf, and Tea may be added for an additional $3.00 per person, or charged on consumption if ordered

Walnut Torte, Whipped Cream Sour Cream Maple Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream Brownie, Hot Fudge, Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Cake, Whipped Cream Cheesecake Tiramisu Fruit Tarts with Whipped Cream

OFFSITE CATERING SAMPLE MENUS REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 50 PEOPLE

Let us be your source for excellent catering services in Bath County. We are happy to bring our award-winning cuisine to you and the location of your choosing. The following are a sample of menus we’ve had the pleasure of creating for our special clients. Choose from one of these or let us write a custom one for you.

Hors d’Oeuvres Pimento Cheese Finger Sandwiches Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Country Ham and Cheddar Cheese Drop Biscuits Seared Fois Gras on Toast Points with Jam

Buffet Dinner House Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette and Bleu Cheese Dressings

Allegheny Mountain Trout Sliced Tenderloin of Beef with Horseradish Sauce Mashed Potatoes Green Beans with Bacon (homestyle)

Assorted Dinner Rolls and Butter

Starting at $82.00 per person

OFFSITE CATERING SAMPLE MENUS REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 50 PEOPLE

Hors d’Oeuvres Chilled Soup Shooters (Gazpacho, Vichyssoise, Pea) Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos Flatbread with Wild Mushrooms and Crème Fraiche Assorted Deviled Eggs

Stations Vegetable Station: Field Greens Cucumbers & Chickpeas and Salad Heirloom Grain Salad Caprese Salad Platter Watermelon and Feta Salad

Grilled Chicken Skewers Crispy Seared Salmon with Caper Lemon Sauce Station Smoked Trout Platter with Horseradish Sauce and Crostini and Crackers Open-Faced Crab Salad on Brioche Bread

Beef Tenderloin with Rolls Truffled Beurre Blanc and Horseradish Sauces Photo Credit: Patricia Lyons Photography

Starting at $97.00 per person

OFFSITE CATERING SAMPLE MENUS REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 50 PEOPLE

Hors d’Oeuvres Passed Grilled Endive with Bacon, Feta, Pickled Relish Lamb Empanadas Tomato Tart, Bleu Cheese, Basil, Balsamic Reduction

Stationary “Argentina Meets Appalachia” Platter Grilled Provoleta and Beemster Cheeses, Fruits: Plums, Figs, Dates, Dried Apricots, Sausages: Blood, Chicken, Chorizo, Andouille, Smoked Trout, Grilled and/or Picked Vegetables, Grilled Bread, Flatbread/Naan, Rolls, Chow Chow, Bacon Marmalade, Green Tomato Salsa, Grilled Pineapple Relish

Buffet Dinner Smoked Whole Lamb or Goat Grilled/Smoked Whole Local Chickens Ramp Chimichurri and Mojo Sauces

Grilled Rappini, Roasted Peppers, Almonds, Balsamic Reduction Rutabaga Gratin, Buffalo Milk Parmesan, Garlic, Chives, Thyme Hearts of Palm Salad, Charred Tomatoes, Scallions, Cilantro, Lime

Assorted Bread and Butter

Menu Starting at $102.00 per person

OFFSITE CATERING SAMPLE MENUS REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 50 PEOPLE

Hors d’Oeuvres Passed: Horseradish and Parmesan Stuffed Potatoes Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes Mini Crab Cakes with Remoulade

Stationary: Seafood Station: Shrimp Cocktail and Pickled Shrimp Oysters on the Half Shell Southern Station: Ham Biscuits Fried Chicken Bites and BBQ Sauce, Pickled and Regular Deviled Eggs

Buffet Dinner House Salad with small Smoked Trout Crostini

Grilled and Sliced Rib-Eye Arctic Char Spaghetti Squash Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese and Honey Vinaigrette Cauliflower Steak with Buttermilk Dressing “Robuchon” Potatoes

Focaccia Bread, Dinner Rolls, Butter

Late Night Snacks Assorted Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Ground Beef Sliders With and Without Cheese Tater Tots with Ketchup

Starting at $110.00 per person

BEVERAGE PRICING Please note that The Gristmill is not able to provide liquor for functions offsite. There is a $3.00 per person charge for full bar setup where alcohol is guest provided (offsite catering events only).

Per Drink Pricing (on consumption): House Brands $8 Premium Brands $10 Deluxe Brands $12 Domestic/Micro Brews $4 House Wine (standard) $8 House Wine (premium) $10 House Wine (deluxe) $16 Soft Drinks $2.00

*Please note that brands/selections are subject to change based on availability. All substitutions will be of comparable value or better.

Photo Credit: Patricia Lyons Photography

BEVERAGE PRICING

Per Hour, Per Person Pricing (Minimum 25 people for all packages) STANDARD RECEPTION PACKAGE 1st hour $15.00 2nd hour $12.00 (includes house wines served with dinner) 3rd hour $9.00 4th hour $5.00

STANDARD PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: Soft Drinks, liquor, beer and wine 2nd hour includes standard wine served at dinner House Brand Mixed Drinks House Wine-Standard Domestic Beer Micro/Imported Beer

PREMIUM RECEPTION PACKAGE 1st Hour $17.00 2nd Hour $15.00 (includes house wines served with dinner) 3rd Hour $12.00 4th Hour $7.00

PREMIUM PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: Soft drinks, liquor, beer and wine 2nd hour includes premium wine served at dinner Premium Brand Mixed Drinks Domestic Beer Micro/Imported Beer House Wine-Premium

DELUXE RECEPTION PACKAGE 1st Hour $20.00 2nd Hour $17.00 (includes house wines served with dinner) 3rd Hour $15.00 4th Hour $9.00

DELUXE PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: Soft drinks, liquor, beer and wine 2nd hour includes deluxe wine served at dinner Deluxe Brand Mixed Drinks Domestic Beer Micro/Imported Beer House Wine-Deluxe

All brands above are subject to change based on availability

SUGGESTED VENDORS

Officiants Mary Ann “Maggie” Anderson*[email protected]

Photographers Bellevue Photography-www.bellevue-photography.com Rob Garland Photography-www.robgarland.com/charlottesville-wedding Patricia Lyon Photography-www.patricialyonsphotography.com Emily Plecker Photography*-www.emilypleckerphotography.com Chromatic Expressions*-Chromatic Expressions Photography is based in Hot Springs, VA. Mary Ann “Maggie” Anderson

Event Rentals MS Events-www.mseventscville.com Festive Fare-www.cerental.com Gillespie’s-www.gillespiesflowers.com

Flowers Mountain Laurel*-540-839-3232 Country Garden Florist-www.countrygardenfloristcliftonforge.com The Jefferson Florist-www.thejeffersonfloristandgarden.com

Entertainment Ceremony Musicians Jaime McArdle*[email protected]

Reception Bands Sam Hill Entertainment-www.samhillbands.com Kelley Melvin of Bellevue Photography MS Event Rentals Wedding Planners Donovan-Groves Events-www.donovangrovesevents.com Orpha Events-Luxury Wedding Planners | Elopements | Orpha Events | Charlottesville Just a Little Ditty-www.justalittleditty.com

*Bath County Business

All photography in this guide provided by Bellevue Photography, Lexington, VA (except The Inn at Gristmill Square where noted) Contact: Kate Loeffler [email protected] ~ 540-839-2231