John Barton Payne Building

Went to an event that was held here. The building is functional and everything in working order. This is a historical building that is limited to certain rules of use.. There are a lot of stairs and walking, with limited parking..It is also in need of a good cleaning....

Fun event chocolate ectravaganza

A very nice building in Historic Warrenton, suitable for very special events also. We used this building to celebrate a double milestone. First off, the price was extremely affordable at $150, and we had the building for the entire day and night.nnIt has nine tables and 100 chairs included in the rental. A full kitchen with stove, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. The main hall is beautiful with a high ceiling. Chandelier lights and other lights that give a nice effect. Carpeted floors. It has an elevator for wheelchair access.nnA large painting of Mr. J.B. Payne is hung over a very nice fireplace. We weren't allowed to move him, so we just invited him to the party and dressed up the area where he was hung to make him look a bit more formal. He behaved like the Mona Lisa by watching you wherever you went in the hall. There are six Windows ledges that we used for the candy buffet.nnThe building was large enough to hold about 60 guests, a small 5 piece band and space enough for the caterer.nnThere is a large table with 12 hardwood chairs in the hall that was used as the head table.nnThere is one restroom upstairs for ladies and one downstairs for the gents.nnWe were responsible for leaving the building in clean condition. We left it in good condition and got our deposit back. Renting this building will knock off hundreds of dollars from your event budget.

The Bookcellar in Warrenton,Va is located there on the lower level.

Gum Drop Square - what a nice event for the kiddies!