The Barn at Katzfey Ranches

Donna & Jake Powell Wedding Day

The Barn At  Katzfey Ranches 

Powell’s Wedding  Ceremony

Spring

We're Tying the Knot!

We’re so excited to celebrate our love with y’all! Join us in George West, Texas on August 23, 2025 for an evening full of love, laughter, and hopefully… the perfect sunset .  This day means everything to us, and we can’t wait to become Mr. & Mrs. Michael J Powell surrounded by our favorite people.

The Powell Wedding

Katzfey Rules & Regulations 

No fireworks, however, you may have sparkler with metal sticks only, glow sticks, or bubbles. No glitter, foil or paper confetti ( static or cannons ), streamers, poppers, spray paint, liquid paint, rice, birdseed, silly string are not allowed unless they are water soluble. Flower petals MUST be from real flowers. No smoking allowed by client or guest inside the venue. All smoking must be done outside. All guest are require to leave the venue area at midnight. Katzfey Ranches is NOT responsible for missing or damaged items of the client or their guest left on the premises.

Alcohol

1.Katzfey Ranches has an approved TABC bartender on staff. If alcohol is served you must use the bartender provided by Katzfey Ranch. 2. Alcohol may not be served to minors- no exception! 3. At any time if the bartender deems alcohol consumption to be excessive the staff has the authority to close down all alcohol service and or escort the inebriated guest from the venue. 4. Beer must be provided in CANS only. No bottles and no personal ice chest allowed. 5. Ice chest must stay in personal vehicle. They are not allowed inside the venue.

Children Are Welcome

Yes! We are a family-friendly celebration and you're welcome to bring your little ones.

Reception  Notes 

💒Reception Update 🥂 We’re so excited to celebrate our special day with all of you! Jake and I wanted to share that our wedding will be followed by a cocktail-style reception rather than a traditional sit-down dinner. There will be a beautifully curated grazing board table with a variety of bites to enjoy throughout the evening, along with drinks and plenty of fun. We can’t wait to dance the night away with our favorite people! 💍✨&nbsp;

Hotel Information

We’ve listed several hotel recommendations on our site for your convenience. At this time, we have not reserved any hotel blocks, so feel free to choose accommodations that best suit your needs and preferences.

Photo Upload Reminder – “Never Miss a Moment”

We want to relive our special day through your eyes! Here’s how you can help us capture every moment: 1. Look for the QR codes on tables or around the venue at the reception.  2. Scan the QR code with your phone’s camera — it will open a link to our personalized “Never Miss a Moment” photo gallery.  3. Upload any photos or videos you take throughout the evening directly to the site — no app download required!  4. That’s it! Jake and I will be able to access everything you share and create a memory album full of laughter, love, and celebration. Whether it’s a sweet selfie, a dance floor boomerang, or a candid moment we missed — we want to see it all!

Things Guest Should Know

Our Story

History of Katzfey Ranch Katzfey Ranches is a second-generation operation that originated in 1966 in part by a partnership of three brothers, Martin, Leonard, and Wilfred Katzfey.&nbsp;They formed a business known as Katzfey Brothers.&nbsp;They operated a feed mill, Coastal Bermuda&nbsp;dehydrating plant, grain elevator, bulldozing and land clearing operation, irrigated hay and forage for feed and they raised hogs and cattle. Today Katzfey Ranches is owned and operated by Mark Katzfey and is still a working ranch.&nbsp;The ranches raise cattle, irrigate for hay and feed, and now offer dove and turkey hunts along with lodging and an event venue managed by Dee Cathey. The main headquarters known as “The Dehydrator” is located on County Road 440 about a mile North West of George West.&nbsp;The name originated from a large dehydrating plant that was there in the late 70s where the family dehydrated Coastal Bermuda mixed with steam and molasses and made them into pellets for cattle feed. It is now the location of the lodging and the venue, aka “The Barn at Katzfey Ranches”. It was originally a work barn on the ranch transformed into a beautiful rustic venue built, decorated, and furnished with items indigenous to Live Oak County. The “Dehydrator” is fully ingrained in Live Oak County history and the Katzfey family heritage. ﻿Mark and Dee enjoy extending the small-town hospitality of Live Oak County using their historic facility. It is a great venue for fundraisers, parties, reunions, and weddings. Nothing compares to the God given view that the ranch offers.

Powell Wedding Venue-The Barn at Katzfey Ranches

Cocktail  Reception

Following our ceremony, please join us for a cocktail-style reception featuring a beautifully curated grazing table, drinks, and an evening full of fun and celebration. ****Please note that a formal sit-down dinner will not be served.****

Reception Menu 

We do not have any rooms blocked for our event.However we can help recommend hotels in the area of which the wedding will take place. Date of wedding is Aug 23 2025.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites George West, an IHG Hotel

We do not have any rooms blocked for our event. However we can help recommend hotels in the area of which the wedding will take place. Date of wedding is Aug 23 2025.

Donna & Jake

Donna & Jake

Registry

Thank you for helping us create a memorable wedding. We look forward to seeing you August 23, 2025!