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Meet the Oakhaven family

Dedicated to your hospitality

With its roots dating back to the 1930s, Oakhaven has served three generations, from family retreat to working cattle farm. Today, Oakhaven is known as one of the top wedding and event venues in North Carolina’s beautiful Piedmont region.

Oakhaven’s “newest” family includes a dedicated owner and staff who bring together special occasions with the greatest of care and detail. And that dedication to hospitality is what makes Oakhaven more than just another pretty barn venue.

“The staff at Oakhaven was very helpful, a delight to work with.” – Julie Kinney

CEO & Owner of Oakhaven Properties

Patience Dibrell Ergish

For twenty years, I have been in charge of operating a premier wedding venue known as Oakhaven. I am so proud to present each family a place to celebrate the most special day in their life. I work hard to supply all families with a quality and comfortable environment which even includes lodging. My staff is hand-picked, professional, and the best in the industry, and will make your wedding an expression of your dreams.

Wedding Manager

Jeanette is a pro! She has been the mother of an Oakhaven bride, and she is our in-house wedding planner. She has over 20 years of experience guiding brides through the process of having their wedding at Oakhaven. Jeanette will assist you throughout the booking process and answer all questions concerning your wedding plans. She handles all billing, and finalization of your wedding day requests.

Jeanette is also the Wedding Manager for Oakhaven. She knows every inch of our property, and all the places to retrieve needed items, and she is very knowledgeable when it comes to the execution of your experience at Oakhaven, and she works tirelessly to fulfill your dreams!

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Wedding Specialist & Event Coordinator

Kara joins the Oakhaven team this 2024 as our Wedding Specialist. She is a native of Danville, Va and offers great knowledge of the area. This is so helpful to our wedding families especially if traveling to Oakhaven from afar. As our wedding specialist, she takes great pride in assisting each bride to find the right fit and vibe at Oakhaven. She is excellent at helping you take that vision of your day and seeing the way it will look in our spaces. You will love her enthusiasm and warmth. If you want to reach her direct, please send your email to: [email protected]

“Jeanette was incredible to work with and made every step of the process, from booking to the wedding day, so simple and relaxed.” – Hannah Mitchell

Come spend some time with us. Weddings, family reunions, milestone celebrations, and all types of corporate events are welcome here at Oakhaven.