Sweet Briar College Elston Inn and Conference Center

09/03/2026

☀️ It may be hot outside, but the holidays are just around the corner! 🎄✨

Now is the perfect time to book your holiday gathering at the Elston Inn & Conference Center at Sweet Briar College!

Whether you’re planning a company holiday party, family celebration, luncheon, or end-of-year gathering, we have beautiful spaces to make your event special.

🍽️ Catering available through Meriwether Godsey
🏨 Overnight accommodations available at the Elston Inn
🎄 Holiday parties, luncheons & celebrations

📞 Contact us today at 434-381-6160 to reserve your date!

09/02/2026

🇺🇸🍷 Labor Day Weekend is almost here! 🍷🇺🇸

Make Sweet Briar part of your holiday weekend!

🏨 Stay at the Elston Inn — we still have rooms available for Labor Day Weekend!

🍷 Visit the Wailes Wine Shop Friday, Saturday, or Sunday and take home some of your favorite Sweet Briar College Farm wines.

🎶 Saturday: Come see us at the Rebec Wine & Music Festival from 12–6 PM, where we’ll be showcasing our Sweet Briar wines. Enjoy great wine, live music, and a fun afternoon!

Come stay, sip, and celebrate Labor Day Weekend with us! 🍇🥂

08/31/2026

🍷🎶 Wine, Music & a Great Saturday! 🎶🍷

Stop by the Rebec Vineyards for the Wine & Music Festival this Saturday from 12–6 p.m. and taste some of our Sweet Briar College Farm Wine! 🍇

Come enjoy great wine, live music, and a beautiful afternoon in Virginia. Be sure to stop by the Sweet Briar table and say hello! 🍷

📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 12–6 p.m.

08/28/2026

Wine Shop’s OPEN at Sweet Briar, come see us! 🍇💚💖🍷

08/28/2026

Get a taste of Summer’s end this weekend at Sweet Briar Wine Shop ☀️🍇🍷🌹

08/26/2026

🍷🎶 Have plans for Labor Day Weekend? 🎶🍷

Make it a getaway at Sweet Briar! Stay at the Elston Inn and stop by the Wailes Center to taste our Sweet Briar College Farm wines. 🍇

You can also find us at the Labor Day Wine & Music Festival at Rebec Vineyards, featuring live music throughout the day! 🎵🍷

Come stay, sip, and enjoy a beautiful Labor Day weekend in Amherst County!

08/25/2026

💍 Host Your Special Day at Sweet Briar! 💍

Dreaming of a beautiful Virginia wedding surrounded by the charm of Sweet Briar College? We’d love to be part of your special day! 💐

🍂 Limited dates are still available this November & December 2026!
💒 Planning a 2027 wedding? Now is the time to book!

From beautiful ceremony locations to welcoming reception spaces and on-campus accommodations at the Elston Inn, Sweet Briar offers everything you need to make your celebration memorable.

📞 Call us today to schedule a tour: 434-381-6160
📧 [email protected]

08/20/2026

🎉 Welcome Back to Campus! 🎉

A warm welcome to all of our returning Sweet Briar students and their families! 💚🐴 We’re so excited to have you back on campus!

🍷 Wailes Center Wine Shop Hours This Weekend:
📅 Friday, August 21: 12–6 PM
📅 Saturday, August 22: 11 AM–5 PM
📅 Sunday, August 23: 11 AM–4 PM

Stop by and pick up a bottle of Sweet Briar College Farm Wine to celebrate the start of another great year at Sweet Briar! 🍇🍷

08/19/2026

A special thank you to Lynchburg Living for featuring the Elston Inn & Conference Center at Sweet Briar College! 💚

We appreciate the opportunity to share what makes the Elston Inn such a special place. We invite you to come experience our beautiful campus, comfortable accommodations, and Sweet Briar hospitality for yourself!

🏨 Come stay, meet, celebrate, and experience Sweet Briar!

https://lynchburgliving.com/destination-sweet-briar/

Summa Cum Surprising!

08/18/2026

🎶🍷 Make It a Labor Day Weekend Getaway! 🍷🎶

Stay at the Elston Inn at Sweet Briar College and enjoy a relaxing Labor Day weekend in beautiful Amherst County!

On Saturday, September 5, Sweet Briar College Farm Winery will be at the Labor Day Wine & Music Festival at Rebec Vineyards, showcasing our award-winning wines. 🍇🏆

And there’s more! The Wailes Wine Shop at Sweet Briar College will also be open during the weekend—stop by and take home your favorite Sweet Briar wines! 🍷

🎶 Enjoy live music
🍷 Taste award-winning Sweet Briar wines
🛍️ Visit the Wailes Wine Shop
🏨 Make a weekend of it at the Elston Inn!

Come taste, stay awhile, and enjoy Labor Day in Virginia!