Femcity Roanoke and Femcity Smith Mountain Lake will have a special Connection Event on Monday, November 10, 2025 from 11:30 – 1:00 at Belle Garden Estates. This event will be catered by Farmhouse Catering and Meals To Go. Our host this month is Isabelle Russell, owner of Belle Garden Estate.
This event will feature a tour of Belle Garden Estate, a delicious lunch, meaningful connections with Fems, and a special Femcity Signature activity called Karmatopia. If you haven’t participated in this event previously, you’re in for a treat!
Belle Garden Estate is Virginia’s premier wedding venue and historic inn. We offer luxury amenities at an affordable price and exceptional service to all who step foot on our property. We have 10 scenic acres full of gardens and mountain views. The pavilion that can hold up to 200 guests. The historic manor built in the 1700’s sleeps up to 8 guests. We specialize in weddings but host all forms of events in our spaces. Located 25 minutes from downtown Roanoke and 15 minutes from Smith Mountain Lake. www.bellegarden-estate.com
About the Owner
Isabelle Russell is the owner of Belle Garden Estate and Garden Rose Events & Design. She is the proud mom to her daughter and married to her highschool sweetheart. They have two Aussies. Isabelle specializes in pinning on boutonnieres in 5 seconds flat, finding those tiny bustle loops, herding bridal parties, creating checklists, and sometimes being an unofficial therapist. On her days off, you can usually find her in sweatpants, curled up at home with her babies and husband or working in the garden with a latte in hand. She is a proud entrepreneur and wouldn’t have her life or career any other way.
Femcity Members who register by midnight on Monday, Nov 3rd will qualify for the $30 ticket price. The ticket price will go up to $45 after 11/3. Registrations will not be accepted after 11/6 as the organizers and catering need time to prepare.
Farmhouse Catering and Meals To Go will prepare lunch. Please make your selection via this form link at the time of your registration: https://forms.gle/U4cA8A2WfCqpKa3K8
We are looking forward to seeing you! If you have questions or need to request special accommodations, please contact one of the event organizers.
Getra Hanes: 540-353-1559, getrahanes@gmail.com
Chrissie McNeil: 540-488-2789, chrissiemmcneil@gmail.com