Smyth

Chapel

A Community Event and Gathering Place


Unique, Historic, Beautiful, Inviting.


A Historic

Gathering Place

Located on Smyth Chapel Road just minutes from the village of Emory, Virginia, and Emory & Henry University, Smyth Chapel, a beacon of hope to the local community, has been standing proudly since 1892.

This historic structure was in danger of being razed until a group of concerned citizens formed the Friends of Smyth Chapel, Inc. in 2015 and charged themselves with saving one of the area’s excellent examples of rural church architecture. It commands a scenic spot and a quiet place of reflection overlooking the surrounding countryside.

Smyth Chapel, a historic structure that dates back to 1892 and restored in 2020, can be the place to host your meeting or special event.

The Friends of Smyth Chapel's mission is to restore, maintain, and keep available for the community and interested parties the Smyth Chapel building for uses such as celebrations, community and educational gatherings, retreats, meetings, and worship.

The Friends of Smyth Chapel, Inc. is a non-profit Virginia corporation in Meadowview, Virginia, with a Board of Directors and many dedicated volunteers and supporters.

Learn more about the history of Smyth Chapel and the
Friends of Smyth Chapel organization.

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Events

Here for the Community


We are open to serve the community as an event and gathering space for all types of meetings and celebrations, etc. 

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Yoga with Tori Bledsoe

Most Wednesdays at 5:30 pm

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$10 At The Door

Bring Your Own Mat

No Reservation Necessary

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  • Smyth Chapel is an excellent venue for intimate and unique performances. The venue was the perfect room to record my acoustic live album. Smyth Chapel was a great way for me to promote and host my own shows, and I encourage other artists having trouble booking shows in the area to reach out to the Friends of Smyth Chapel.

    Adam Bolt, Singer-Songwriter, Abingdon, Virginia

  • Smyth Chapel was the perfect setting for the intimate wedding and reception that my daughter dreamed of. It was also very affordable.

    Christine M.

  • I have used Smyth Chapel for both a shower and a birthday party. The venue is beautiful and spacious. I especially loved the kitchen area with the refrigerator, so handy to keep things cold while we set up. Everyone I dealt with was so kind and helpful. The pricing is very reasonable for this beautiful space. I highly recommend it.

    Mary Price, Meadowview, Virginia

  • The space, lighting, and acoustics were dreamy; it made for the perfect day! I would recommend this venue, for anyone, for any occasion.

    Theresa M.

  • The 11th Annual Monroe Mandolin Camp (2024) participants and world-class instructors enjoyed the intimacy and acoustics of Smyth Chapel for "A Night of Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Classics" concert! The Monroe Mandolin Camp offers traditional bluegrass music instruction on mandolin, fiddle, guitar, banjo, upright bass, harmony singing, and songwriting. MMC focuses on community building through music, folkloric storytelling, and hands-on learning in a fun, safe, and welcoming gathering.

    Heidi Herzog, Ex. Dir, Monroe Mandolin Camp

  • The annual Puckett Family Reunion was held at Smyth Chapel on August 31, 2025, with 31 family members attending from VA, TN, NC, and SC. It was truly the best decision we've made! Scheduling was simple, pricing was fair, and we appreciated being able to preview the facility beforehand. On the day of the event, a host greeted us, walked us through the space, and offered support as needed. The customer service was outstanding. I’ve already booked Smyth Chapel for next year — we can’t wait to return!

    Teresa Counts Tignor

  • Puckett Family Reunion Continued ... “So peaceful and serene”, “Beautiful inside and out”, “Restored with quality workmanship”, “The layout made it easy to connect”, “This is the best place we’ve had the reunion in years”, “Let’s keep it here every year!”

    Puckett Family

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