Love with Mountain Views: Blue Ridge Mountain Views - Weddings at Kateri
- Emma Taylor
- Jul 8
- 3 min read
By Emma Taylor | Kateri Weddings and Events
There’s a hush in the Shenandoah Valley that you don’t find many places. It settles softly over the hills in the morning. It lingers in the tall rye fields at golden hour. It says, Slow down. This moment matters.
Perched atop one of those hills, nestled between 100 acres of rolling farmland and a backdrop of quiet woods, is Kateri—a secluded, 10-acre estate designed for couples who want more than just a venue. They want a wedding weekend that feels like it was pulled from a dream.
Let’s just say: Secluded. Private. Stunning… and all yours for the weekend.
If you’re dreaming of a wedding with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, wildflowers in the breeze, and a space that unfolds like a story—this one’s for you.
Why the Blue Ridge Is the New Classic with Mountain View Weddings
Forget stuffy ballrooms and vineyard déjà vu. Mountain view weddings are having a glow-up, and the Shenandoah Valley is leading the charge.
Why? Because it’s quietly spectacular. Think:
Views that stretch for miles across the Blue Ridge
Fields swaying with heirloom rye (yes, it’s being made into real Virginia bourbon by Ragged Branch Distillery—more on that later)
Morning fog that lifts slowly off the land like a lace veil
It’s a place where time feels suspended. And love feels sacred.
Kateri: Where the Weekend Unfolds
Here’s the thing about Kateri: it isn’t just a place. It’s an experience. It’s where venues exist within the venue, giving you the freedom to host your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and next-day brunch—all without ever leaving the hill.
Want the bridal party to arrive early? We’ve got you covered.
Start the weekend poolside: Our lovely pool is your own private oasis, complete with a gazebo pool house with a gas fireplace, and space to lounge, sip, and unwind. And chill with the team.
Prep in the Something Blue Room: Designed for you and your bridesmaids, this light-filled suite has just the right amount of glam for mimosas, makeup, and those sweet pre-wedding moments.
Host every moment here: Say your vows overlooking the mountains, toast under string lights, and dance under the stars—then gather again in the morning for a coffee-and-croissants brunch on the deck.
It’s all here. You’re not booking a venue. You’re claiming a chapter of your story.
Style It Your Way
Mountain venues don’t box you in—they set you free.
Want that organic, rustic vibe? Think wild Queen Anne’s lace growing naturally in the fields, wood farm tables, and local rye whiskey served neat from Ragged Branch. Hang twinkle lights from the trees, scatter vintage rugs down the aisle, and dance barefoot under the moon.
Craving something more polished? Layer in flowing linens, creamy florals, sculptural glassware, and a live string quartet on the lawn. That breathtaking mountain view? It elevates everything.
No matter your vibe, the Shenandoah Valley surrounds you with beauty that doesn’t have to be overdone. Let the land lead the design.
Logistics, but Make Them Lovely
Close to charming Waynesboro, Staunton, and Charlottesville
Built for comfort with spacious getting-ready suites and flexible indoor/outdoor options
Plus, we’ve partnered with the best local vendors who understand both luxury weddings and the rhythm of mountain life.
Come for the View. Stay for the Bourbon.
Here’s a little something extra: the fields in front of Kateri are part of an active rye farm—grown by Ragged Branch Distillery, a favorite among Virginia bourbon lovers. That’s right: the very grain you see waving in the wind? It’s becoming someone’s neat pour!
And yes—you can incorporate it into your wedding.
Bourbon tasting station? ✔️
Signature cocktails with local rye? Double ✔️
We don't use barrels to hold tables--but to simply hold bourbon!
It’s one more way your wedding tells a story that’s deeply rooted in place.
The Mountain View Weddings Are Calling—And We Want You to See It
We’re not going to lie: Kateri photographs beautifully. But it’s even better in person. You have to walk through the fields, stand on the deck, breathe the air, and see the mountains stretch across the horizon to truly understand it.
We believe that if you take a tour, you’ll fall in love.
So come up the hill. Bring your fiancé. Bring your mom. Bring your wedding planner. We look forward to welcoming you!
Kateri Weddings and Events Secluded. Private. Stunning… and all yours for the weekend.
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