OUR MISSION AND PURPOSE
at Estate les chenes, our mission is to provide an enchanting and unforgettable setting where your story comes to life. We are dedicated to creating a seamless, stress- free experience for any event. Whether your dream wedding is intimate or grand, our passion is to turn your vision into a cherished memory that lasts a lifetime.
our team
Madie is the venue manager and has years of wedding experience. She will provide you with a personalized tour of the venue, estimate, and assist with the plans for your special day.
She is also a florist and owns Two Blooms Designs. Her floral services are available for tablescapes, bouquets, chapel coverings and more!
Loreli is the venue owner and purchased the venue after love at first sight. She didn’t plan to own a venue but felt the property was so peaceful and unique that she had to make an offer.
She has years of business owner experience and enjoys making improvements to the venue for our client’s best experience. She provides an extra level of detailed service for your special event.
Rachel is the in-house coordinator and has been in the wedding coordinating business for years. She offers month-of coordinating services which will make your wedding experience easy and worry free!
Her services include communication with vendors, making and sticking to timelines, rehearsal run throughs and so much more!
OUR HIstory
Before Estate Les Chenes came to fruition, the Main House was known as the “W.R. Shadow Home”. Homesteaded by Robert and Winnie Byas in 1816, the dog trot and main bedroom of the Main House was built and the original structure still stands. The Leary Family purchased the property in 1850, where it became known as “Sunnyside”, growing over 2,000 acres of crops. It was later purchased by the Shadow Family in 1906, the land operated as a landscape nursery named "Dixie Nursery" until 1981." Each family added to the home to complete its nearly 5000 sq ft space.
The home remained in the Shadow family until it was purchased in 2018 by Denton Culpepper. Culpepper was dedicated to restoring the house to its glory. He restored the house completely while saving the original floors and features.
In 2023 the house was purchased by its current owner, Loreli Lopez, with the vision to provide overnight accommodations so that everyone could enjoy the rich historical home. She added her own personal touches to the furnishings and newly remodeled bathrooms at the property and created La Maison Rose for small indoor events.