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Translated, Gaie Lea means happy meadows and the name suits. The 200 acre farm offers a spacious home which accommodates 15 overnight guests, a private pool and tennis court, a lakeside party pavilion for 200, plus space for larger gatherings. The property is suitable for elegant or casual occasions
Amenities + details
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Outdoor Event Space
Wireless Internet
Settings
- Ballroom
- Barn
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Historic Venue
- Park
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Gaie Lea was the perfect backdrop for our 75-person wedding in June 2025, and we recommend it in the strongest terms! It’s a gorgeous, well-maintained property where you are surrou...
nded by natural beauty at every turn – valley views, ancient trees, a tranquil lake and more. This was the last venue we toured during the planning process, and we knew it was the one as soon as we laid eyes on it. The location was amazing, putting us minutes from downtown Staunton and I-81, but also providing the sense of privacy we wanted for our celebration. We loved having our close family stay with us at the main house for the weekend, which was well-stocked and had room for everyone to gather without feeling cramped. The architecture of the home was beautiful, and it was complemented by the thoughtfully curated vintage decor throughout. We had our ceremony on the lawn by the house, and held both our rehearsal dinner and our wedding reception at the lakeside pavilion. Being able to use the property for multiple days made setup and cleanup incredibly smooth, and allowed us extra time to enjoy being with our loved ones. The owner, Liz, is lovely and always a pleasure to chat with. She answered all of our questions in a timely manner, and offered insights and advice that helped us take full advantage of the venue. We are incredibly grateful to Liz for sharing Gaie Lea with us and hope to return for another family stay in the future!
We rented the house at Gaie Lea for our family to stay in with us for our wedding weekend and hosted our ceremony/reception at the pavilion! It was an absolutely amazing, beautiful...
and perfect venue. It is so close to downtown Staunton and lots of hotel options for our guests to enjoy! It was an amazing weekend and the property would be perfect for a wedding or weekend getaway with your friends! The people we worked with to rent this venue were very nice and pleasurable to work with in prep for our weekend stay!
Gaie Lea is a magical venue. There are stunning views, quiet corners, and a timeless feel. The venue staff were accommodating and helpful. We loved being able to stay on location f...
or the weekend. The view from the pool is a highlight, and the big oak tree was a perfect location for the ceremony. The pavilion is great too and the lake was sparkly at sundown.
You may need to rent a tent, tables, and chairs, depending on how large your wedding is.
My husband and I got married at the Pavilion at Bells Lane on Oct. 19, 2019. The Pavilion is part of Gaie Lea, and it’s available for rental separately from the grounds and the hou...
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Renting just the Pavilion for the weekend was such a great choice to have! It was an economical and beautiful option. Most of our closest guests were within driving distance or had family and friends to stay with, so we didn’t need the house. However, the house and grounds are spectacular and if you have the means and need to have more space, I would highly recommend utilizing them.
The staff provides tables and chairs, a working stone fireplace and fire pit with wood for both, and pretty much all the freedom to decorate as you see fit. We had a local Caribbean restaurant bring their pit smoker for our catering, and the venue was totally fine with that. We had a live band, strung lights up all over the place - all good.
This is a gorgeous local venue with lots of space and lovely views. The only hiccup was the toilet trailer backed up in the ladies’. I will say that this is a pretty DIY venue, and you will be responsible for cleaning up after - including cleaning the bathrooms and floors. We hired a very affordable local cleaning service for this and it was pretty easy.
We loved it. Thank you, Becky and everyone else at Gaie Lea!
Contact
267 Bells Lane, Staunton, VA
