FAQs for Stable Craft Brewery

Brewery & Taproom

Suites

Private Events

Wedding

BREWERY FAQ'S

Do you allow Dogs/Pets?

No, because we are a horse farm we can’t risk the mixing of dogs/pets with our horses.

Do you serve food?

Oh Yeah! A fresh local menu with appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entree’s, desserts and world class burgers.

Do I need reservations?

We don’t take reservations, but we have plenty of room.

What is your style of service?

Beer garden style. Start at the bar and our beer tenders will tell you all about our beers and take your order, you will be given a number to display on your table.
We will look for your number bring your order to you! Currently, we are seating guests indoors and outside. Guests are required to wear a mask while ordering or moving about in the buildings. Masks are available for purchases to those guests that need them. We have also altered our traffic flow to accommodate one way traffic patterns.

Do you serve cider or wine?

Yes, we do! We make our own cider and have 4 taps to choose from along with a house white/red wine.

Do you have guest wifi?

Yes we do! You may login with your email address or through your Facebook profile.

Do you do brewery tours?

We do host brewery tours by appointment only.

Can we feed the horses?

We ask that you do not, we have to safely monitor their diets. During the spring, summer and fall - we host "Pints and Ponies" and provide carrots to feed the horses while they are in the barn. Look for details on our events page.

Do you have a loyalty program?

Yes. Register on our website and use your phone number when you start your tab!

Where are you located?

375 Madrid Road, Waynesboro, Va.

Can we host a party here?

Yes! We do it all the time and we are known for our party and meeting room spaces. Email us at info@stablecraftbrewing.com

We are a charity?

How do we go about asking for a donation for XYZ? Visit our donation request page for complete details.

Do you distribute your beers? If so where?

We currently distribute beers in the markets of Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, Staunton, Lexington and Waynesboro

We would like to book an overnight. How do we do this?

Click Book a Suite on our main page. There are four suites available.

Do you cater?

Yes, Stable Craft Brewing caters on-site weddings and events. Email us at info@stablecraftbrewing.com for more information.

Do you do growler fills?

Often! We will fill your growler and we have several growler styles for sale too.

What is Grab the Glass night?

Buy any beverage and keep your glass (only on those nights!)

Do you have gluten-free or vegetarian menu options?

Yes

Do you brew gluten-free beer?

We do not, but we have 4 delicious gluten-free ciders & wine on tap!

suites FAQS

How do we reserve an Overnight Suite at Stable Craft Brewing/Hermitage Hill?

We accept reservations through Airbnb.

Do you allow smoking in the suites?

No smoking is allowed in the suites and only on designated outdoor locations on our farm.

Do you allow pets in your overnight suites?

Pets are not allowed in any of the rentals on our farm due to safety concerns for your pets and the horses of our farm.

What time is check in?

Check in time for all of our suites is 4 pm. Wed-Sunday, please go to our taproom for instructions on checking into your overnight rental.

What time is check out?

Check out is at 10 am for all of our suites.

Can I book a suite for just one evening?

All suites are booked for a two-night minimum stay.

Do your rooms have WiFI?

Our overnight suites do have wifi and are booked exclusively through Airbnb.

Do I need to bring shampoo, towels or other toiletries.

For your convenience all suites are supplied with toiletries, towels and coffee, just as you would find in a hotel.

private event FAQS

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RENT AN EVENT SPACE?

This cost varies on the number of your party and the space that is rented. Please visit our Private Parties page and view information on all of our event spaces.

IS FOOD INCLUDED?

Our fees include cost of the room rental and a portion of the cost is placed towards a food credit with our catering department.

CAN I USE ANY CATERER?

No, the Farm Store and Tack Room are catered exclusively by Stable Craft Brewing. An approved catering list is provided for the Saddleback Room. We work with professional licensed caters who will provide you with the best possible experience.

What times are the Tack Room and Farm Store available?

Both of these event spaces operate during our Taproom’s normal business hours. Additional times may be contracted.

CAN WE BRING OUR OWN FOOD?

We do not allow outside food at our establishment.

CAN WE BRING OUR OWN WINE AND LIQUOR?

Bar Rental packages include Stable Craft Brewing beer and we will happily serve your wine witha viable ABC Permit. Liquor is not served and is not permitted.

DO YOU PROVIDE BARTENDERS?

Professional bar service is included with bar packages in rentals of the Saddleback Room &Tack Room events space.

CAN WE HAVE A CASH BAR?

CAN WE HAVE LIVE MUSIC?

Yes, we allow Live Music with certain restrictions, in our Tack Room Space and our Saddleback Banquet Room.

IS AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT included?

Yes. Each rental space is equipped with one or more flat panel television screens or Pandora,satellite TV service, wireless internet (after fiber optics are installed) and wireless microphone.

WHERE DO WE PARK?

Ample parking is available at the front of our facility.

DO YOU ALLOW SMOKING?

Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor spaces.

CAN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS GET A DISCOUNT?

Stable Craft Brewing offers a reduced rate for 501(c)(3) organizations, please visit here toreview pricing.
Rental Information Sheet – January to March (PDF) \ Rental Information Sheet – April to November (PDF)

HOW DO WE RESERVE A ROOM?

Please email info@stablecraftbrewing.com, or call 540.490.2609 to discuss your event andarrange for a tour of our event spaces.

Can we bring balloons for decorations?

Due to the nature of our facility and the fact that we have horses onsite, we DO NOT allow balloons, glitter, confetti or small particle materials.Thank you for your consideration. Our horses appreciate it.

Wedding FAQS

What is the rental fee for Hermitage Hill and what does it include?

Please see our pricing and included items

What is the building capacity?

We comfortably accommodate 200 people and allow space for dancing and banquet.

What dates are available?

Please contact us directly to learn about availability. weddings@stablecraftbrewing.com

What is necessary to book a date?

Stable Craft requires a signed contract and half of your rental fee to hold your date.

Do I need to schedule a tour or can I just stop by?

We kindly request that all tours are by appointment only. Please contact weddings@stablecraftbrewing.com to schedule a tour.

Will there be another wedding the same day?

At Stable Craft, we only host one wedding per day to ensure that each couple’s event is special.

Are there overnight accommodations nearby?

Yes, Hermitage Hill offers four onsite suites to create a wedding weekend for you and your wedding party. To inquire about availability click here.We also recommend the following hotels which are 10 minutes away. Click Here.

How many cars will your parking lot accommodate?

100 cars. We offer parking services but if your wedding will be offering alcohol, we suggest charter bus companies to alleviate the worry of guests drinking and driving. Click Here

What happens in the event of rain?

Unlike many venues, Stable Craft offers a dedicated indoor and outdoor ceremony site, so this means that in the case of inclement weather the venue doesn't have to be "flipped" from your ceremony to the reception. Reception tables are all available to be setup prior to the ceremony and need not be moved in case of rain. This ensures a smooth transition into the reception and makes the decision to bring a ceremony inside (or not) much less stressful.

We plan to have our ceremony offsite, or plan to have only our ceremony at StableCraft, does the site fee change?

Because we only host one event per day, our fee structure remains the same whether you hold your ceremony, reception or both onsite.

Do you allow dogs onsite to play a part in our wedding day?

Dogs are allowed (only with pre-approval) at the ceremony and pictures. Animals, other than service animals, are NOT allowed under roof or near food. Dogs must be on a leash and a specific handler must be appointed. We frequently refer our neighbor “Home Away From Home” for boarding, grooming for wedding parties with canine participants.

My preferred dates are unavailable. Do you have a cancellation waiting list?

We do not keep a cancellation waiting list because once a date is purchased we do not resell the date.

Does the venue come with a “Day-off Wedding Coordinator?

Unfortunately, if you're trying to compare venues "apples to apples" we feel like this is a tricky question. Our answer is no. We think its possible for the job duties of a "day-of wedding coordinator" to mean something different to you than it does to us, and the last thing we want is the opportunity for miscommunication. However, we do have a venue representative here before you arrive onsite who stays with you throughout the duration of your big day. They will assist with questions regarding set-up, where outlets are located and to set up and break down ceremony chairs. We would recommend every bride hired a competent wedding planner to assist with the day-of-activities. Please click here for list of our approved wedding planners.

What are our catering options at Stablecraft?

Stable Craft offers on-site catering and bartending packages with prix fixe menus.

Can I bring in an outside caterer?

The short answer is no and let us elaborate. In our 20+ years in the business, we have seen wedding day tragedies that will make a bride cringe. From caterers not showing up, to running out of food, not cleaning up (leaving father, mother and Aunt Katherine holding the bag) and yes most memorable was seeing a wedding cake drop on the floor and then trying to piece it back together for service. You only plan one wedding and we prefer to save our brides this horrid experiences by working with professionally trained staff.

If we choose the one day option, will we be able to access the location early to rehearse our ceremony?

If you elect the one day rental, our venue will likely be reserved by another couple the night before. For that reason, one day rentals should plan for an offsite rehearsal.

Do you include linens in your rental?

We do not include linen rentals but now have in-stock 6 rustic Farm House tables that do not require linens.

Can we have fireworks or candles for our wedding?

We do not allow fireworks or candles because of our horses and hay storage in our barn.

Can vehicles be left overnight?

Yes but they must be retrieved by 10 am the following morning.

Can we plug in an iPod instead hiring a DJ?

New for 2019, we have installed a professional sound system so you may use a playlist for your wedding reception. This new benefit helps save money on your wedding day.

We are using a rental company. Can they drop off or pick up items outside of the rental period?

Pre-approved times with rental companies for drop offs and picks the day before or day after your wedding are allowed. Items must be stored in a designated area and retrieved before noon the following day.

May we bring in our beer?

We do not allow outside beer due to Virginia ABC laws and the fact that we manufacture craft beer. We offer 16 styles of beer and offer an American Blonde Ale that will suit those non-craft beer drinkers palates.

Can we nail decorations in the walls?

As our family logged some the trees off our farm and cut the boards one by one, we request that holes are not placed in the walls. We will have areas where hooks are already placed that you are welcome to use for any additional decorations. We hope that you will find them beautiful without any extra work!

What is the event clean-up process?

The party must stop at 10PM and the room returned to broom clean condition by 11:00PM. All approved caterers on our list are aware of these rules. All materials brought in for the wedding must be removed before exiting the property at 11:30PM. All guests and staff must be off the property by 11:30 pm in accordance with our county’s rules and regulations.

How far in advance do you need final headcount, timeline and list of vendors?

In order for Stable Craft’s team to effectively plan for your wedding day, we need all information 8 weeks in advance prior to wedding day.