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Bourbon Hill Farms granted conditional use permit for event venue in Halifax County
Summary
The board approved a conditional use permit for Larry Saunders to operate Bourbon Hill Farms as an event venue with site conditions; neighbors and users spoke in support, and the applicant said events will be limited to private rentals (weddings, showers), with no concerts or festivals planned.
Halifax County supervisors approved a conditional use permit on Tuesday allowing Larry Saunders to operate Bourbon Hill Farms, a renovated barn on his property, as an event venue.
Saunders described decades of renovation and informal community use of the barn and said he and his family began hosting small events and fundraisers. "I'm requesting a special use permit to operate Bourbon Hill Farms as an event venue," Saunders told the boards. He said the venue has a gravel parking lot, field parking and plans to use licensed contractors for electrical and other work.
Multiple residents spoke in favor during the public comment period. Joyce Hamilton, who said she has hosted baby showers and fundraisers at the barn, called it "one of the nicest places you could ever want to have an event." Stephanie Robinson similarly praised the venue as an affordable, well‑managed local option.
Staff noted site‑specific conditions in the packet (including limits on outdoor music start times and event end times) and the board voted to approve the conditional use permit with the listed site conditions. The transcript records a voice vote with the motion carried.
What’s next: Saunders must comply with the site‑condition list in the packet and obtain any outstanding permits (occupancy, health and safety inspections). The board asked staff to ensure site conditions are followed and to report back if needed.
