The Estate at Gaie Lea

Translated from Old English, Gaie Lea means "Happy Meadows." Built in 1952 at the heart of an operational 200-acre farm in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, the estate offers panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Staunton. The main house spans more than 5,000 square feet across 16 rooms and sleeps up to 15 overnight guests, making it well suited to multi-day gatherings such as family reunions, graduations, and wedding weekends. For weddings and private events, Gaie Lea welcomes up to 250 guests across its grounds. Hosts can choose from a stone fire pit overlooking the estate's lake for rustic gatherings, a pavilion for farm-to-table dining al fresco, the formal English boxwood gardens for a tea, or the private hilltop pool for a poolside soiree. A tennis court and biking trails round out the property's 200 acres, and a wraparound porch sets the scene for bourbon-and-cigar evenings. Custom event rates are available by inquiry, with a dedicated events team on hand to help plan weddings, rehearsal dinners, reunions, and holiday celebrations at the estate.