A breathtaking new wedding and event destination has arrived in downtown St. Marys, Georgia! In Episode 109 of the Get N Your Business Podcast, host Alison Shores sits down with Santa Maria Venue owner Andrew Gross and Venue Director Brittany Mckinney to discuss the vision, history, and incredible attention to detail behind one of Camden County’s newest event spaces. Discover how the Santa Maria was designed to feel timeless while honoring the Spanish and Mediterranean influences found throughout Coastal Georgia and North Florida. Andrew shares how locally sourced pine trees became massive structural timbers inside the venue and how the building’s history—including its past as a church, pool hall, grocery store, and office space—helped shape the project. The conversation also explores everything the Santa Maria offers, including: • An elegant indoor ballroom • A Mediterranean-inspired courtyard and fountain • The intimate Cellar Lounge • Bridal and groom suites • A warming kitchen and service areas • A fully equipped bar • Tables and chairs included with rental packages • Space for weddings, retirement parties, corporate events, showers, rehearsal dinners, and community gatherings • Born 605 vacation rentals and eight additional cottages under construction • Overnight accommodations for approximately 61 guests The Santa Maria can comfortably seat approximately 250 guests at tables, while the ballroom may accommodate even larger ceremony-style setups. Smaller gatherings can also utilize the Cellar Lounge and courtyard for approximately 30–40 guests. Andrew and Brittany also discuss the venue’s commitment to working with local vendors, the success of their recent styled wedding shoot, and their vision of making the Santa Maria a destination where generations of families can celebrate life’s biggest milestones. Learn more or inquire about an event: 🌐 santamariavenue.com 🌐 Search “Borne 605” for downtown St. Marys lodging information Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and tell us what type of event you would love to attend at the Santa Maria!