I'm coming to a wedding at Clover Forest Plantation.
What should I know before I get there?" First of all, "A hearty Welcome to You!"

Clover Forest Plantation is an authentic and historic James River plantation that has been lovingly, accurately and painstakingly restored by the family that has owned it now for almost 30 years. As private property, the owners are under no obligation to open it to the public and yet do so in order to share this unique and beautiful treasure, this haven of tranquility.

"Welcome to Clover Forest! "While we host weddings and other special events, we are not a museum, park or public venue of any kind.   No public funds went into the restoration of the property nor into its day to day maintenance.  This is a family's home and not a corporate facility.

"We welcome you to our private home and ask that during your visit you conduct yourself and treat our things and our property as you would have us do when we come to visit your home. "We thank you for coming to see Clover Forest and we hope you enjoy yourself while here in this special place."
When Clover Forest is opened for weddings and special events, there is a start time and an end time to the booking engagement that has been arranged with the bride and groom, the bride's parents or whoever else may have signed the contract.

There is no access entitlement created beyond those start and stop times. Therefore, visitors who come by days ahead of time or who arrive early on the day of the event are by no means guaranteed access.

No pets are allowed at Clover Forest Plantation. Even the smallest toy-sized breeds are not permitted. The ONLY exception is guide dogs for the visually impaired.

Regarding appropriate footwear for guests attending wedding celebrations at Clover Forest Plantation, please note that most of the outdoor surfaces are grassy, graveled or bricked. The mansion itself has original wood flooring, wooden staircases and porches, with some steps up or down to reach different rooms, and many area rugs. Tall, thin heels are not ideal for walking on grass; therefore, ladies may wish to choose footwear that is both comfortable for walking and appropriate to a country setting.

Further regarding footwear, it is important to remember that being a rural authentic James River plantation, Clover Forest Plantation is surrounded by and filled with wildlife, including dangerous insects, plants and animals that can be hazardous. Keeping the setting in mind, guests may wish to make footwear choices that they feel are appropriate, comfortable and that do not detract from their enjoyment of the celebration. Taking shoes off and going barefoot is ABSOLUTELY NOT recommended.

Children are a part of family life and the continuity of life, and weddings are all about family. Clover Forest Plantation welcomes young relatives and friends participating in or attending weddings held on the property. Parents need to know, though, that Clover Forest Plantation is not a park or a playground. In fact, being a rural authentic James River plantation, Clover Forest Plantation is surrounded by and filled with wildlife, including dangerous insects, plants and animals that can frighten, injure or even threaten the life of both children and adults.

		There are also stairways and other structures both inside and outside the Clover Forest mansion that could be dangerous for unsupervised children, and there are fragile items
		that could be damaged by children with the cost being charged to the bride and groom or to the family member who signed the booking contract.

Caution needs to be exercised at all times in supervising children while visiting Clover Forest Plantation.

If parents will be participating in a wedding ceremony or will be otherwise distracted during the celebration taking place, babysitters are recommended for all children. A ratio of no more than 5 children per sitter is recommended, depending on the age range of the children and the intensity of attention needed to control each individual child's whereabouts and behavior.

Clover Forest Plantation has babysitters available, including references. Clover Forest Plantation's sitters can be pre-arranged for $50 for three hours, and $25 per hour or portion of an hour thereafter.

There is a 3-hour minimum for our sitters and a maximum of 5 children per sitter.

to contact our Wedding Desk to make babysitting arrangements. Alternatively, our Wedding Specialist can be reached by phone at (804) 457-3535, extension 288, during Tuesdays thru Fridays, 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Voice mail messages can be left at all other times.

Clover Forest Plantation owners and staff cannot be responsible for personal articles left behind by visitors. However, if your lost item is found, it will be held in our office area and will be retrievable during business office hours.
Clover Forest Plantation's business office hours are Tuesday thru Friday, 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The business office is closed on weekends, Mondays and holidays. For Lost & Found, call (804) 457-3535, extension 270 (Housekeeping Department). You can also describing your missing item and providing your contact information.

For those spending the night at Clover Forest Plantation, unless overtime arrangements have been pre-made, check-out time is by noon sharp in order that Clover Forest may prepare for afternoon tours, appointments or events that may be scheduled.

Overtime charges of $100 per hour (or portion of an hour) apply if all overnight guests have not departed by noon in accordance with the contract the bride and groom (or the bride's parents) have signed. The contract signer will be charged.

All guests are urged to keep foremost in mind the reason they are visiting Clover Forest Plantation; namely, to attend the wedding celebration of a beloved family member or friend, or as the companion of someone who is dearly connected to one or both members of the couple being honored.

Overindulgence resulting in disruptive behavior will result in consequences and taint everyone's memory of this special occasion. Such behavior is considered ABSOLUTELY DISRESPECTFUL to the couple being honored, their parents and families. It is also considered HIGHLY DISRESPECTFUL toward the owners of Clover Forest Plantation who have graciously opened their private home for the special occasion.

"We presume that all guests will behave with the decorum befitting the reverence of a wedding and its corresponding reception, as well as with the decorum befitting being a guest at someone else's home."

If anyone impaired by alcohol presents a danger to himself or herself or to any other person, including staff members of Clover Forest Plantation, he or she will be immediately sent home, or to his or her hotel (as applicable), at his or her own expense or, if unable to pay, at the expense of the bride and groom, the bride's parents, or whoever else may have signed the contract with Clover Forest Plantation and whose credit card number is on file as a result.

If anyone impaired by alcohol exhibits behavior that could be harmful to objects, buildings, plants, animals or the land of Clover Forest Plantation, he or she will be immediately sent home, or to his or her hotel (as applicable), at his or her own expense or, if unable to pay, at the expense of the bride and groom, the bride's parents, or whoever else may have signed the contract with Clover Forest Plantation and whose credit card number is on file as a result.

Illegal drugs are not permitted at Clover Forest Plantation. Anyone using illegal drugs will be immediately sent home, or to his or her hotel (as applicable), at his or her own expense or, if unable to pay, at the expense of the bride and groom, the bride's parents, or whoever else may have signed the contract with Clover Forest Plantation and whose credit card number is on file as a result.

Depending on the severity of the behavioral problem, the entire wedding reception may be halted and all reception guests escorted off Clover Forest Plantation property if a sufficient enough safety risk to persons or property exists in the judgment of the owners of Clover Forest Plantation or their managing agents.

Vehicles, whether personal or rented, left behind by persons who are unable to drive their vehicles safely will not be retrievable again until the resumption of Clover Forest Plantation's business office hours. Business office hours are Tuesday thru Friday, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The business office is closed on weekends, Mondays and holidays. Voice mail messages concerning vehicles left behind may be left at (804) 457-3535, extension 280.

Tips for a Great Wedding Reception

1.	Know the shuttle bus schedule.
			Knowing the shuttle bus schedule can help guests plan their celebrating so they're ready to leave when the bus is ready to depart.
	Most Clover Forest Plantation brides and grooms opt to hire shuttle buses to transport wedding guests to and from pre-arranged locations in Richmond, Charlottesville and other central Virginia areas. Out-of-town visitors, unfamiliar with night driving in remote rural areas, appreciate not having to personally navigate dark country roads at the conclusion of the wedding reception. Often there are staggered return schedules for the shuttle buses—one bus leaving earlier and another later. Check with the bride or groom ahead of time to find out the bus schedule for the wedding you're attending.

2.	Wear a watch.
	Keeping track of the time will allow visitors to ensure they catch their desired shuttle bus.

3.	Bring your photo ID and keep it handy.
	Having your photo ID handy for bartenders or waitstaff avoids serving delays.