Defiance | From page 48 The barn is a stunning space for hosting weddings and corporate events. “We will pay a lot of personal attention to ensure it’s a memorable wedding,” said Chretien. “We will do our best.” “It was incredibly special for us to get married on this beautiful property that my dad dreamt up and created,” Colette said. “It was so fun to see the process of the barn being built and all the love and attention to detail that went into it. My husband and I wanted everything at our wedding to feel personal and meaningful, and we couldn’t have chosen a more fitting venue. The space worked so well for us throughout the day, from the outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour to our seated dinner and dance party that could have gone all night. The barn was the perfect backdrop to our celebration.” At the cider barn, guests can enjoy the rotating selection of ciders and the distillery’s Pommeau and vermouth. Guests can opt for a tasting, a bottle, a glass—or fill a growler for later. Mt. Defiance offers traditional ciders, with a variety of fun flavors, but all the ciders are dry and crisp. Chretien is deeply grateful to the town of Middleburg for the support he has received. With a town government extremely supportive of small businesses, he has enjoyed the way he always feels “welcome.” In turn, he is working to give back to the community and support other small business owners. “Having a Cider Barn in Middleburg gives one a sense of place in the community,” he said. “I feel I belong here, even if I was raised in Arlington. I feel a part of the community, and that’s important to me. I would not get that in the big city. I know my baker. I know the people at the post office. At the Safeway. Yet it has the culture I would miss in so many small towns. I’ve always loved Middleburg. All my life I would come out here. It has
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Virginia. The barn is open Tuesday-Sunday, from 12-6pm. For details on booking a wed-
The Mt. Defiance Cidery Barn is located at 495 E. Washington Street, Middleburg,
ding or event, email events@mtdefiance.com or call 540-883-3176.
Page 48, top left: Spacious and spectacular for any special occasion. Page 48, top right: Colette Marie with Marc's daughter and her flower girl, Anna Lisette. Page 48, bottom left: Marc's dream of the perfect setting for his daughter's wedding came true. Page 48, bottom middle: It wouldn't be a barn party without its own specialty drinks. Page 48, bottom right: The dance floor was packed all night and the bride and groom savored every moment. Page 50, top: Built with love and pride for his daughter's wedding and maybe yours. Page 50, bottom: Sam and Colette Marie married under a favorite oak tree on the property under a chuppah made of beech to honor the groom's faith.
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