OUR HISTORY
Jackie and Todd Burkhalter are North Georgia natives and have enjoyed the beautiful Blue Ridge area for over 20 years. The married couple and business partners love entertaining others and look forward to sharing their venue with others. Jackie’s experience as a local realtor, and Todd’s history as a successful business owner in financial planning, gave them the opportunity to create their own event venue. With the vision of first creating a venue for their own businesses, Staurolite Barn expanded to become an event venue that anyone can enjoy!
OUR HISTORY
Jackie and Todd Burkhalter are North Georgia natives and have enjoyed the beautiful Blue Ridge area for over 20 years. The married couple and business partners love entertaining others and look forward to sharing their venue with others. Jackie’s experience as a local realtor, and Todd’s history as a successful business owner in financial planning, gave them the opportunity to create their own event venue. With the vision of first creating a venue for their own businesses, Staurolite Barn expanded to become an event venue that anyone can enjoy!
Our Property & Event Venue
Staurolite Barn, located in Mineral Bluff, takes its name from the mineral vein of staurolite that runs through the property, which was once pasture land. Many people around the world consider staurolite to be a lucky stone, which can be easily found all over our 130 acre property after a hard rain. The Burkhalters obtained the scenic land in 2021 with the vision of an indoor and outdoor event venue.
The main drive into the wedding and event venue follows the curve of an old horse path that goes from the gate to the barn. The old well house provides our horses with water from the original well dug out by hand.
Make sure to visit the babbling spring that flows along the border of our property and pond, named Cash’s Creek, after a family horse laid to rest nearby. We also have several retired horses that have lived on the ranch for 30 years. You can see them running in our fields with our spirited miniature horse, JohnHenry. He loves peppermints, so feel free to bring him a treat!
THE STAUROLITE BARN
Our facility puts a twist on a traditional barn by incorporating modern features that give a today-look and yesterday-setting. With over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event venue space, you are free to let your imagination create your perfect event!
As you walk upstairs, you’ll travel through our glass encased stairway, reminiscent of a silo, that lights up like a beautiful chandelier.
COMMON AREAS
Upstairs, our barn wedding venue includes a gorgeous bridal suite for a space to prepare before the wedding, with additional areas for groomsmen and bridesmaids to get ready in as well.
Bridal Suite
Our bridal suite is a fully-furnished, rustic modern open space that is perfect for the bride and wedding party to prepare for the big day! This room also connects to our bridal prep room through double doors for even more bridal space!
The Social Suite
This additional flex room is attached to the bridal suite with double doors to give the bride and bridesmaids freedom to move between either room! Also, come take your picture in front of our #picturewall in the bridal prep room to create memories that will last forever under our color-changing sign! Share your good times on social media and make sure to tag us on Facebook and Instagram!
The Last Chance Saloon
The Last Chance Saloon is the final stop for the groom and his party! Enjoy a big screen TV, billiards table, wet bar, and an area to spread out and spend time with friends and family while dressing for the big day and staying out of sight from the bride and wedding party. The Last Chance Saloon may also be used for intimate gatherings and private parties. Please contact us for a quote!
Chef’s Kitchen
Under the careful design and supervision of Chef Rick Tullis, Staurolite Barn is proud to present our modern and pristine commercial kitchen. Your caterer will be extremely pleased to find a perfectly flowing facility for staff. Commercial size appliances allow cold, warm, and hot zones for plate prepping, while a commercial dishwashing station makes cleanup easy and quick. In addition to having a brilliant catering kitchen, our commercial kitchen can host private cooking events from start to finish for meals from scratch. The Staurolite Barn event venue stands ready to serve. Renowned Chef Rick Tullis is happy to speak with you about your event. Please contact us for a quote!
Accommodations: Need a Place to Stay During Your Event?
Our beautiful event venue has cabins and other accommodations which can be arranged for guests. Please contact us for a tour and a quote!
Seating
Our 2,300 square foot event venue can accommodate up to 150 guests at 8 foot round tables. Each outdoor wing of the event venue can hold 6 tables as well with extra seating areas.
WHAT WE CAN PROVIDE
Items we provide for your special day at our indoor and outdoor venue include, but not limited to:
- The barn venue
- Vendor lists of preferred experts
- Lights for ceremonies and events
- Bridal suite
- Bridal party waiting room
- Groomsmen suite
- Commercial grade kitchen
- Valet parking attendant
- Golf cart service
Cabins and other accommodations which can be arranged for guests
If you have any questions on anything in the list above, feel free to reach out and ask us for a quote or more information!
LOOKING FOR MORE INFO?
Staurolite Barn’s indoor and outdoor venue is open during all seasons of the year for you to schedule your event. Curious about what else we can offer in our event space? Have any questions about our space or venue? Contact us today to get all of your questions answered!
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