About Avon hIll

For almost 10 years Avon Hill Lodge has offered a unique getaway, close to the heart of Virginia wine country. Tucked away in the rolling hills of Nelson County, the property has served as an exclusive vacation destination and retreat for families, groups, and businesses. Located 28 miles south of Charlottesville, Avon Hill provides a serene escape with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Avon Hill estate is made up of 100 tree lined acres along the Rockfish River, over five acres of English and American Boxwoods, four overnight accommodations buildings, a pool, and as of 2019, Bruce’s Barn.

With the addition of Bruce’s Barn, Avon Hill Lodge can host private events for 150 and makes the perfect setting for your destination wedding.

Avon Hill offers unprecedented access to local Charlottesville attractions, while maintaining complete privacy in its serene and peaceful countryside setting. Avon Hill Lodge and Bruce’s Barn serves as a premier destination for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, group events, meetings, social gatherings, family reunions, and much more.

Our Story

Avon Hill Lodge was created through the vision of the late Bruce Teplitzky. Originally from Pennsylvania, Bruce moved to the Charlottesville area in 1996 and immediately fell in love with the natural beauty. When He first climbed the driveway leading to Avon Hill he was immediately struck by the history and energy of the historic property. Having looked at over 50 properties in the Charlottesville area, it was the first drive up Avon Hill when Bruce knew he was home. Bruce had a passion for restoration and preservation, which lead him to the ground-up renovations of the buildings at Avon Hill. Bruce was in the consultative service industry for 30 plus years, lived abroad and traveled the world for both business and pleasure. He experienced the best (and worst) of the lodging and hospitality industry. He utilized all of his lessons and experiences to create a vision for Avon Hill. Bruce’s vision for Avon Hill was to offer a beautiful place for friends and families to come together and appreciate their surroundings and each other. Unfortunately, in 2016 Bruce passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. The wedding barn was completed after his passing and rightfully named after Bruce. His passion for Avon Hill, his love for his family, his sense of humor, and his love of nature inspire us each day to continue what he started.

Today, Avon Hill is run by Bruce’s daughter, Sarah Butler, who strives to fulfill Bruce’s legacy and vision each day. Sarah lives in Charlottesville with her husband Napoleon, and two dogs Captain Crunch and Bean.