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Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$3,500 starting price
Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$3,500 starting price

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Quality catering
Guests comfort
Amenities

About

Translated from Old English, Gaie Lea means Happy Meadows. The name is perfection. Situated in the heart of an operational farm in Virginia's historic Shenandoah Valley, Gaie Lea is just five minutes from downtown Staunton, 35 minutes from Charlottesville and just two hours from Richmond, Roanoke and The Washington D.C. area. With panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a huge 200 acre farm, a lakeside pavilion, private hilltop pool, tennis court, and a spacious estate home with accommodations for 15 overnight guests and space for large parties, the possibilities are endless. Well designed and carefully planned, the comfortable elegance of Gaie Lea is waiting to embrace you and your guests.

Breathe in the traditional charm and endless options for your perfect wedding day or wedding weekend, full of happy celebration and romantic appeal. Consider a kickoff cookout on the patio for early weekend guests, or poolside cocktails at sunset. Plan a picnic in the woods, a garden wedding outside or huge front yard tent for a formal seated dinner. Or, have dancing on the tennis court after vows under the gazebo. And don't forget the lakeside covered pavilion at sunset over the water. The list goes on and on. Call us from pricing and let us help you start planning the best time of your life.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Mansion
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
September
October
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Reviews of Gaie Lea

5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
7 Reviews
99% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Morganne Sent on 11/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Gaie Lea was a truly magical place to get married. I loved keeping all of my guests in one general location for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception; the fact that our wedding party could stay there was an amazing bonus. The house and grounds are gorgeous and the view is unparalleled. We got so many compliments on our beautiful venue! If we could do it over again, we'd pick Gaie Lea every time.
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Lindsey Sent on 01/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Gaie Lea worked out perfectly for our wedding dreams! From the beautiful backdrops to the lovely lawns and the charming house-all created the rustic elegance we wanted for our wedding. Gaie Lea provides plenty of choices for where you'd like your ceremony which also means an abundance of photo opportunities while giving you space to entertain your guests. Having completed all of our post ceremony pictures, we and our guests moved down to Gaie Lea's pavilion for our reception.
Just as picturesque as the area surrounding the house, the pavilion and its scenery will take your breath as well. Tucked just down over the hill from the home, the pavilion is surrounded by rolling pastures and a quaint lake. Since our wedding was in mid-July, weather was certainly a concern, but the pavilion has adequate ceiling fans to keep you cool and even waterproof curtains to protect all your decorations. The lighting on the pavilion makes for a nice effect as the evening goes on as well.
We appreciated the hospitality and the support of the staff as we prepared for our wedding weekend. They were responsive to our many questions and gave us ideas to consider with using the property. We are happy to recommend Gaie Lea to anyone looking for a venue that can provide ceremony, reception, and lodging for the bridal party.
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Becky Sent on 11/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Gaie Lea was the perfect place for our wedding weekend! All of our guests enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, rooms, and multiple activities available. We are planning on having our anniversaries there!
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Yev Studios Yev Studios Wedding Photographers

Stunning wedding venue! From a photographer's eye, a beautiful place for photos!

White Dress by Greta Kay White Dress by Greta Kay Wedding Dresses

Beautiful manor house, grounds and pavilion. The lake at sunset is amazing! Great spot for a wedding, a girl's weekend or family reunion!

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Gaie Lea frequently asked questions

Gaie Lea includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Gaie Lea for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Mansion
  • Waterfront
Gaie Lea offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Gaie Lea offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
Gaie Lea offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Gaie Lea is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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