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In 1951, the founder of Marriott International, J. Willard Marriott Sr., discovered a beautiful piece of the Blue Ridge foothills that reminded him of his boyhood days on the family farm in Utah. After buying the property, he meticulously began to restore the primary historic buildings, their surrounding grounds and continued to purchase contiguous parcels of land including Fiery Run Ranch, creating the 4200+/- acre Marriott Ranch. Over the following years, J. Willard would bring the farm always known as "Fairfield" back to life with a modest herd of registered Hereford cattle, a large group of black-faced sheep and through the breeding of quarter horses. J. Willard, an avid horseback rider and outdoorsman, would spend as much time as he could at his Fauquier County property and wrote in his diary, "A beautiful place, hard to leave..." |
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| While today the working cattle ranch with well over 1,200 head of cattle continues to be a respite to the Marriott family, friends and associates, the Marriott Ranch also serves as a premier Northern Virginia outdoor event site hosting company picnics, executive meetings and retreats, weddings and other social events. Additionally, there is a riding stable on site with 45 horses offering guided western trail rides to the general public. Just as Mr. Marriott retreated to and rode the Ranch with U.S. Presidents and business leaders from around the world, Marriott Ranch still provides guests and companies with the same benefits. | Located at the center of the 4,200 acre Marriott Ranch is the historic James Marshall Manor House (circa 1814), which is the focal point of the Inn at Fairfield Farm. The 10 comfortable bedrooms along with afternoon beverage service and three course breakfasts serve to remind guests of the true meaning of hospitality. The Manor House public spaces are open to the public and can be booked for private or public events with seating for up to fifty guests. Guests of weddings, family reunions, corporate dinners, holiday brunches and the like have enjoyed the warm atmosphere provided in the stately Manor House. |
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The Marriott Ranch is a unique event, meeting and outdoor activity site within the Marriott International portfolio, located just fifty miles west of the Capital Beltway. Four separate and distinctive event venues are available on our 4,200 acre working cattle ranch. Whether you are looking for the perfect place to hold a corporate picnic or an intimate setting for a wedding, Marriott Ranch provides a variety of choices to suit your needs. The Pavilion area is ideal for hosting large corporate picnics for over 1,000 guests or a small department outing for just a few. Additionally, it can be transformed into a candle lit reception or dining area for your picture perfect wedding. The Pavilion is an enclosed building with a length long retractable wall that can seat 135 guests inside or more guests may be seated in the adjoining outdoor area. |
Give a gift of pampered relaxation and scenic comfort.
Send someone you care about and their guest to Marriott Ranch and The Inn at Fairfield Farm,
located in the heart of Virginia's horse and wine country.
| Special PackagesChaps & Chardonnay A romanic getaway that includes overnight lodging, two guided trail rides, winery tastings and a gourmet picnic basket.....(more) The City Slicker Special |
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Travel back in time by hay wagon or on horseback to Marriott Forks Western Town, complete with hitching posts, a replica of a small town main street from the old west, covered area and a pit for a roaring camp fire. Western Town is a quaint old fashioned venue ideal for western style barbeques, picnics, social gatherings or a group of friends that simply want to enjoy each other's company in a beautiful, relaxing setting. Finally, our stables offer a casual environment capable of hosting meetings up to 50 people in the Trail Barn Loft meeting room. Start your day out with a working breakfast in the Loft conference room, and then hit the trails after your meeting on one of our western style horseback rides. Lunch and dinner can be provided at this site as well. |
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Where do many executives of one of the largest and most successful hotel companies in the world go to meet? Look no further than the Marriott Ranch where our professional staff will service all of your group's lodging, food, beverage, meeting and relaxation needs just as we have for many of the Marriott leadership teams. The peaceful and secure atmosphere of the Marriott Ranch located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains provides the perfect setting for management teams to find the inspired answers for meeting their daily challenges and long term goals. Contact a member or our sales department to find out how the Marriott Ranch may hold the perfect answer to the combination of work and play for your group. (We now have wireless internet access.) |
Discover the benefits of treating your company to an event at Marriott Ranch! This 4,200 acre working cattle ranch located in the foothills of the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains is the region's most unique party and picnic venue. Only fifty miles west of the Capital Beltway, our private special event sites with stunning views and peaceful settings are perfect for accommodating groups of all sizes. Superb food selections are offered by our Marriott trained chefs who have prepared mouth watering menus ranging from a wide assortment of delicious barbeque style meals to exquisite gourmet fare. We can even offer customized menus perfectly suited with your group in mind. Our event sales professionals can arrange numerous activities for fun entertainment options available to create a memorable company picnic. Let us help you establish an event that will become a highly anticipated annual tradition for years to come. |
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From grilled to gourmet, unrivaled cuisine and exceptional service are what our guests can expect from the catering staff of the Marriott Ranch. Our experienced sales professionals will be delighted to help you plan your next culinary event. Choose from several unique venues on the Ranch for the perfect setting to host your function, or if you have your own site planned for your party, we will be happy to cater there as well. Our menus are perfectly suited for business or social gatherings of all sizes. In addition to our extraordinary food and beverage selections, we offer full rental and decor services to ensure your next event is one to remember. |
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Outdoor Activities |
Kid Friendly |
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Special Packages |
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