On Saturday, December 13th, we opened the doors of Montebrier Estate for a small winter open house with friends, family, neighbors, and a handful of local vendors. Rather than a formal launch, the afternoon was simply a chance to spend time together, walk through the house, and begin building real relationships around the venue.
We’re grateful to everyone who took the time to come by—especially those who helped make the space feel welcoming and lived-in. For many guests, it was their first opportunity to step inside the house, explore the library and dining room, and gather around the fireplace. The tone stayed relaxed and comfortable throughout, which was exactly what we had hoped for.
Photography & Content
Heidi with House of Gonzales joined us to photograph both the interior of the house and the surrounding landscape. She also brought printed materials from her portfolio and spent time talking with guests about her approach to photography and wedding content creation.
Floral & Décor
The dining room was styled by Tracy and Shelbi of Petals + Lace with a seasonal tablescape featuring a green tablecloth, red napkins, red candles, and floral arrangements in red, green, and white. They also decorated the fireplace mantle with evergreen branches and had previously styled the venue’s 12-foot Christmas tree earlier in the week.
Catering
Food for the afternoon was provided by Joy from Hoover Steaks & Wines, who served pasta bolognese for guests. Joy also shared information about their catering services, in-house butcher shop, and access to an in-house sommelier for wine pairing and menu planning.
Lodging & Ceremony Options
Erin from Brierfield Ironworks State Park spoke with guests about nearby cabin lodging and the park’s historic wedding chapel. For couples choosing to hold their ceremony at the Ironworks chapel and their reception at Montebrier Estate, we currently offer a $200 venue discount.
With Gratitude
We want to sincerely thank everyone who attended and contributed to the afternoon. Creating something new—especially something physical and local—depends heavily on people being willing to show up, participate, and trust the process.
We’re thankful to each vendor who shared their time and work, and to the friends, family, and neighbors who stopped in to see the space in person. This open house was a small but meaningful step in establishing Montebrier Estate as a place that’s actively used, cared for, and shared.
