The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, which has owned and operated Monticello since 1923, is dedicated to a mission of preservation and education. There is no better way to learn about Jefferson and his world than to experience an event at Monticello. Whether hosting your dream wedding or a thought-provoking corporate retreat, there is no place more distinctive and inspiring. Combining the power of place with the power of ideas, only here can you entertain your guests against the backdrop of the only house in America designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our third President’s historic grounds offer a variety of inspired settings.