Highland Oaks is a family-owned business. When you book with us, you become part of our family. We strive to go above and beyond for every event and make it just as special as the last.  The ideas for indoor/outdoor beautiful space is limitless!!  We host events across the board! If you’re looking for an event space.

Highland Oaks Property is 125 Beautiful Acres with 17 acre stocked lake, 3 bedroom/3 bathroom house with an inviting deck overlooking property and a firepit, a beautiful Stables venue for enclosed entertainment with 2 bathrooms, 50×60 foot Outdoor Stage for Entertainment and an Old restored 1800s Barn with shaded outdoor space.  Each of these spaces or available for rent or you can rent the whole property. 

Stables Venue – Enclosed Air/Heated facility that can accommodate the following:

• 150 -200 – Table Seating depending on table type

• 250 – Theater Style

• 300 – Standing Room Only

The Bunkhouse is a 3 bedroom/3 bathroom house with kitchen, laundry and a large garage.   It also has an extra deck for entertaining and a firepit. Bride and Bridesmaid Area.

Old Barn – Restored 1800s Barn perfect for Groomsmen, small weddings, parties or events.  It has a wonderful shaded and lighted area outside for entertaining. 

Outdoor Stage – 50×60 foot Stage for Entertainment

17 Acre Stocked Lake with beachfront.

Options Available for additional fee:

• Fire Pit Set up

• Fire Towers

• Polar Coolers

• BlueTooth Sound Systems

• Blow Up Projection Screen

What are our venue rules? These are listed in the agreement.
We deeply care about the safety of our guests and the communities in which our venues are located along with following all local, state and federal laws. Therefore, here are some very important rules that you must abide by when having your wedding at Highland Oaks.

1. Alcohol can only be served by a properly licensed bartender.
2. No alcohol can be brought in by guests, although you as the event organizer can bring your own alcohol.
3. You must obtain an event insurance policy but they protect you in so many ways so it’s so worth it!
4. Each additional vendor (caterer, DJ, etc) must carry its own liability insurance.
5. You will be liable for any damage or theft by your guests.
6. Event must end at 11PM, we are staying neighborly.

Is there on-site parking?   Yes!  

Is there an onsite dumpster?  Yes! We have a dumpster. All trash must be removed from trash cans and placed in the dumpster at the conclusion of your event.  

Can I bring in my own vendors?  Absolutely! We love to work with all of the amazing vendors here in the Golden Triangle area.  

How late can my event go?  We require all guests and vendors packed up and out of the venue no later than 12 midnight, this is why we request event end at 11:00 pm. 

How long will you hold my date?  Unfortunately, we are unable to hold dates without a signed contract/paid deposit.

What does my rental time include?  Your rental time should include all setup and tear down for your event. We suggest that you allow at least (1) hour for setup and (1) for tear down. Additional time remaining in the building beyond your rental time may result in additional charges. You may not drop items a day early or pick up a day late without prior approval. 

What’s included with the venue? The amount of time included in the venue rental varies by package. As we only allow one event at a time, you have full access to the indoor space, outdoor spaces, and bridal/grooms areas (if booking a wedding event).  Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available for your guests and is available inside and limited outside locations.

Can I host both my Ceremony and Reception at The Highland Oaks?  Absolutely! This will Save you Money.  We will arrange tables and chairs as desired, and your wedding party is able to re-arrange as needed throughout your rental.

Can I bring in my own alcohol?  Yes, you can! Our venue is BYOB. All events serving alcohol are required to sign an additional Alcohol Waiver and purchase a Host Liquor Liability Insurance policy, as outlined in our contract.

How does the bar work?  Highland Oaks allows for all of private rentals to bring in their own alcohol, which is a huge costs savings for all of our couples! A Mississippi ABC certified and venue approved bartender must serve all alcohol at Highland Oaks and a venue approved security guard must be present for the entire time of alcohol service (and until the end of the night including 1 typical tear down hour, for safety purposes). HO requires for all alcohol to be placed in the bar space by the event hosts before the event, guests cannot BYOB. Shots are not allowed at Highland Oaks.

Do you have a sound system?  We do have a speaker system with Bluetooth connection.  Your band or DJ is allowed to bring all of their own equipment, if desired.

What equipment is included in the kitchen? The kitchen is solely to be used as a holding/prep space UNLESS you choose to rent the kitchen at an additional cost for full use. We are a full kitchen including oven, dishwasher, and Refrigerator.  We DO NOT have a microwave or grill available.  We DO provide trash cans and trash bags for your event.

Are there any decorating restrictions? HO encourages vendors and couples to use command strips for anything of this nature. We do not allow nails, screws, staples, etc. to be placed on the interior or exterior walls. Candles are allowed as long as the flame is enclosed in a container (votive, hurricane, etc.) and are not airborne. Sparklers, Silly string, glitter, sequins, confetti, bubble containers, or any other party effects require prior approval and will be limited to outdoor use. 

Who sets up tables and chairs prior to my event?  We are happy to set out tables and chairs for your event. However, you are responsible for the final arrangement of your tables and chairs, unless we have received a floor plan at least 7 days prior to your event.  We will use that to arrange tables and chairs prior to your arrival. Is there a cleaning fee?  Yes. Cleaning is an additional $125 per Venue fee. This does not cover the full cost of post-event cleaning, so we have discounted that for you! We do have additional cleaning requirements outlined in our contract. 

It’s a perfect fit! What’s required to secure our date?  If you love our venue as much as we do and are ready to book, a signed contract and $500 deposit is required to secure your date. Our contract will be sent via email.  The $500 deposit can be paid by cash, check or venmo.  Please note we will not hold the date until the Deposit is received.

I need help planning my event, do you offer these services?   We do offer in-house full event planning services.  Our Event Manager is happy to help you with ideas and suggestions we have learned along the way for an additional fee. We also have several vendor recommendations for event planning, catering, decorating, music and more we are happy to share with you!

How many events do you host a day?  When you book your event, it is your day only. Each venue only have one event per day.

Do you require specific vendors?   No, with two exceptions. You can choose any vendor you wish, so long as they are not on our blacklist (but you wouldn’t want to hire those types of vendors on your big day anyways), and for your safety, we require you hire a bartender if you are having alcohol at your event. Besides those two small exceptions, we are extremely flexible in allowing you to choose your own vendors.

Can we have our engagement pictures taken at your venue? Absolutely! When you book with us, you are given 2 hour access to the property for your engagement pictures at a time that is scheduled in advance. They usually take place around dusk on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. All you have to do is book your photographer and arrange for your engagement pictures date with our team.

Does Highland Oaks require a day of insurance policy?  Like most other venues, Highland Oaks requires all of our couples and large events to procure day/s of event insurance for their event date/s. Quotes vary based on guest count and some other factors of an event, but coverage for most typical events ranges between $150-$300. We can recommend agents for you or you can contact your agent. We just require proof of coverage 60 days prior to event. 

When is the best time to schedule a tour? As soon as you possibly can. Seriously! Our available dates fill up extremely quickly so you want to schedule your tour right away.  We kindly request that all tours are by appointment only. When not in use for an event, Highland Oaks gates will typically be closed.  In the case the gates are open, Highland Oaks requests only those with appointments access the property. What are you waiting for? Book your tour today!

I’m ready to book my date!  We can’t wait! Shoot us an email at contact@thehighlandoaks.com to book your date. Please include the names of the couple, desired event date, email and your phone number. Highland Oaks’ dates are all first come, first serve, so we suggest including a backup date you would like to book in the case that your first choice date has already been booked.

Will there be another wedding or event the same day?  No! Highland Oaks only hosts one event per day per venue. We do this out of respect for all of our guests. We want all of our focus to be on you and your event.

Are there overnight accommodations nearby? Yes, there are many nice hotels and B&B accommodations that are within 12 minutes away from Highland Oaks!

Is Highland Oaks easily accessible?  Highland Oaks is located on hwy 12 in Sturgis MS. 

Do you allow dogs to be a part of the wedding? We love to see you incorporate your dogs in your wedding as an homage to what is important to you as a couple! All dogs must be vaccinated and leashed at all times and a designated handler must clean up after your pets. Highland Oaks’ groom’s Barn features concrete flooring, so you can crate your dogs during the reception without worry of an accident or the hassle of arranging transportation for them. Only licensed service animals may enter any other indoor spaces of Highland Oaks and Highland Oaks asks for communication and arrangement for this prior to the wedding/event in the case of a necessary medical service animal on premises.

What happens in case of rain or undesirable weather?  Highland Oaks Staff can flip the room very quickly while guests enjoy cocktail hour under the pavilion. $200 covers the costs of additional staff at your event to facilitate the room flip quickly. Highland Oaks is also happy to help with last minute preparations for an alter inside with guests watching the ceremony from their tables (no additional charges for this).

Will anything at the venue change between the time I book my date and my event?  Most likely, there will be something that changes between the time that you first see the venue during a tour and your event! Highland Oaks is constantly striving to upgrade our venue and will always continue to do so through the years. Please rest assured, we always have our guests and their interests in heart with any changes or upgrades we make. Additionally, our venue spaces and outdoor spaces will change quite a bit through the seasons! We host weddings and events year-round, so we maintain our landscaping to be beautiful year-round, but the landscaping, grass, pastures, trees, etc. you see in April will not look like that you see in December. A lot of what mother nature provides is out of our control, but please feel free to discuss with us more about what you might be able to expect for various times of the year!

What form of payment does Highland Oaks accept? Highland Oaks’ most standard payment is via  cash, check or venmo.

Does Highland Oaks allow sparklers, special effects and fireworks?  Highland Oaks has designed our front entry with small gravel/concrete in order to allow sparkler exits. However, sparklers are not permitted during a burn ban, which is often the case during the summer. Please verify burn ban status with Highland Oaks closer to your event.  Highland Oaks does permit special effects and fireworks, but all instances must be closely coordinated with and approved by Highland Oaks. Vendors must be fully qualified, licensed, and have a large amount of liability insurance. Please inquire for more details!

Can vehicles be left overnight?  Highland Oaks is passionate about preventing drinking and driving. To help prevent this, Highland Oaks does allow for vehicles to be left in our parking lot overnight. If necessary, please make arrangements through our venue manager. The HO gates will be shut after the event curfew and HO will coordinate with you on when they will be opened to retrieve left vehicles the next morning. Vehicles must be removed 12 noon the following day. Guests are not permitted to stay in vehicles or campers at HO overnight.

What is the clean up process like?  We never want to see your family in their formal attire stacking chairs or sweeping floors at the end of a long, joyful (but exhausting) day! HO always takes care of all of the tables and chairs and has a professional cleaning crew come in between all events. Caterers and/or staffed bussers are responsible for taking care of the trash relative to food/bussing.  Your HO event staff will take care of the rest of the trash during and after the event.. Other than that, you are only responsible for removing anything that you and/or your third party vendors who don’t supply tear down bring into the space for your event!