To ensure a stress-free experience, our venue is Secluded, Private, Stunning… and all yours for the weekend! Our Estate Signature and Weekend Wedding package includes access for a three-day period—from Friday at noon to Sunday at noon (48 hours). This allows time for setup and a rehearsal, the wedding day, and cleanup the following day. We also offer micro wedding and elopement packages.

Kateri is a venue rental space, providing the property for client use without additional services. Clients are responsible for hiring their own vendors for setup, decoration, catering, officiating, coordination, and cleanup. Kateri does not provide on-site personnel to assist with the event.

Our Estate Signature and Estate Weekend Wedding packages offer exclusive use of Kateri for an entire wedding weekend, beginning Friday at 12 PM and concluding Sunday at 12 PM. Both packages include access to the estate and its beautiful grounds, the Guest and Master Wings, the Something Blue Bridal Room, and overnight accommodations for up to eight guests. The Estate Signature package includes one night of accommodations, while the Estate Weekend package includes two nights. Couples also enjoy access to the property for engagement or wedding portraits (photographer not included), along with tables and chairs for up to 150 guests. Throughout the estate, gas fireplaces create a warm and inviting atmosphere in the open-sided pool gazebo, family room, kitchen, living and dining rooms, and master suite. These amenities, along with Kateri's breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain views and distinctive estate setting, provide everything you need to create a truly memorable wedding weekend.

For our larger events, our clients typically choose to clean up the day after the wedding, with all cleaning to be completed by 12:00 PM Sunday. The client and their vendors are responsible for removing all belongings, decorations, and trash. For an additional fee of $1500, Kateri can provide clean-up services if arranged in advance through the contract.

Yes, you can serve alcohol at Kateri, but an ABC license is required. Your caterer may already have this license, but proof must be provided before your event. If needed, apply for the license at least 30 days in advance at https://www.abc.virginia.gov/. Anyone serving alcohol must be a licensed and insured vendor. Family and friends are not permitted to serve alcohol. Please consult your caterer for assistance.

To secure your wedding date at Kateri, a nonrefundable initial payment of 50% of the venue rental fee is required at the time of booking, along with a signed contract. The remaining 50% is due 60 days prior to your event. To keep the booking process simple and seamless, Kateri does not require a separate security or damage deposit. However, clients remain financially responsible for any property damage or excessive cleaning beyond normal wear and tear, as outlined in the rental agreement.

Our rates are fixed and non-negotiable, and we do not offer discounts.

We accept cash, checks, debit, and credit cards. Payments made with a debit or credit card will incur a 3% processing fee. Additionally, a 5.3% sales tax will be applied to all event sales. Packages with overnight accommodations are subject to a 6% Augusta County Occupancy Tax.

No, decorating and setup services are not included in the venue rental. You will need to arrange these services separately.

Kateri can accommodate up to 162 guests. In addition to the main house, the expansive decks and grounds provide ample space for social gatherings and outdoor festivities.For events on the side lawn, we suggest additional restroom facilities in close proximity. Rental trailers are available in the local market.

Kateri is open year-round. The most popular wedding months are during the more temperate seasons, as the swimming pool is open from May through October. From November to April, we welcome intimate indoor events. We’d also love to host your holiday party, corporate picnic, or family gathering!

Unfortunately, we cannot hold dates. Our policy operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The date is reserved for the first couple who signs a contract and submits payment.

Kateri offers a beautiful home with an expansive open-concept living and dining area, as well as stunning outdoor spaces with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains for your celebration. Clients are responsible for making any special arrangements in case of inclement weather.

Tables and chairs for a party of 162 are included. Additional chairs, as well as upgrades for chairs and tables, are available as add-ons.

Yes, Kateri offers a designated space for the bridal party to get ready. The Wedding Packages include access to the Guest & Master Wing, featuring the spacious Something Blue Bridal Room.

No, Kateri provides insurance coverage for our clients. All vendors must be licensed and insured.

No, we do not have contracts with specific vendors, but we are happy to provide recommendations. You are free to hire any vendor of your choice; however, they must carry liability insurance and provide proof of insurance to Kateri. Anyone serving food or alcohol on the premises must be licensed and insured—volunteers are not permitted to serve food or alcohol due to liability reasons.

Yes, the venue includes a kitchen for final food preparations. However, this is not a production kitchen for cooking. It serves as a staging and prep area, allowing for warming and serving pre-cooked food. Cooking is not permitted at the venue. You may opt to use up to two food trucks for your catering needs.

Yes, Kateri has a curfew of 10:00 PM out of respect for our neighbors. However, we offer overnight accommodations for 8 guests in our Estate Signature and Weekend Wedding Packages.

Yes, Kateri is equipped with both heating and air conditioning to ensure comfort year-round. Heating devices for outdoor spaces may also be pre-arranged through our wedding packages and a la carte offerings.

Though Kateri is designed for one-level living, there are several steps that may be difficult to maneuver. We encourage you to visit and see if the venue meets your accessibility needs.

Absolutely! Dogs are welcome at the venue. We kindly ask that you ensure proper cleanup of messes. Pets may not stay overnight. Please note that several outdoor cats reside on the property.

Many clients book a year in advance, so we recommend securing your desired date as early as possible.