A B O U T T H E G A T H E R I N G H O U S E
A historic house with a new story to tell.
For more than 200 years, this stone home has stood in the heart of Centerville, Ohio. Today, its story continues as The Gathering House, an intimate event venue created for celebrations, connection and gathering.
M A D E F O R G A T H E R I N G
A welcoming place to come together.
Located in Uptown Centerville, our intimate event space was thoughtfully designed for life’s moments worth celebrating. From bridal and baby showers to birthdays, rehearsal dinners, private dinners, meetings and workshops, the house offers a warm and flexible setting for gatherings of all kinds.
We wanted The Gathering House to feel different from a traditional event venue. Comfortable, full of character and easy to make your own, it is a place where you can settle in, spend time together and truly enjoy the people you are with.
Explore The House
Move through a collection of intimate spaces designed to feel less like a venue and more like hosting in a beautiful historic home. Each room offers something different while flowing naturally into the rest of the house.
The Gathering Room
The Stone Parlor
The Stone Lounge
The Heritage Suite
The Garden Court
The Garden Lawn
The Kitchen
The Gathering Room
The Stone Parlor
B U I L T W I T H A S T O R Y
More than 200 years of history.
Early 1800s
The beginning
The earliest one-story portion of the home is believed to date to the early 1800s, making it part of Centerville’s remarkable collection of historic stone buildings.
1834 to 1836
Joseph Tice shapes the home
Stonecutter and stonemason Joseph Tice took possession of the property. Around 1836, he added the distinctive two-story Virginia cottage section that gives the home much of its character today.
Later 1800s
Five hundred silver dollars
Local history tells of the stone cottage being purchased by Isaac Hannahs for “five hundred silver dollars,” carried into the village in a market basket.
1940s
A thoughtful transformation
The home underwent significant remodeling. Interior limestone walls were exposed and updates were made while preserving the historic character of the property.
1974
The courtyard takes shape
A rear addition helped create the home’s U-shaped footprint and the intimate center patio and courtyard that remain part of the property today.
2026
The Gathering House begins.
After more than two centuries as a private home, this historic Centerville landmark begins its next chapter as The Gathering House.
The property has been thoughtfully reimagined as a place for celebrations, creativity and connection while preserving the details that have made the home special for generations.
A house built more than 200 years ago becomes a place to make new memories.
Bring your vision.
We’ll provide the house.
Every space within The Gathering House has been designed with gathering in mind. From intimate rooms inside the historic home to the courtyard and garden lawn, the property gives your event a beautiful backdrop while still allowing it to feel completely your own.
Celebrate
Host bridal showers, micro weddings, birthdays and other meaningful celebrations in a space that feels personal for your guests.
Gather
Bring people together for private dinners, meetings, workshops and conversations in comfortable spaces created for genuine connection.
Create
Make the house your own for pop-ups, classes, photography sessions and creative experiences that deserve a setting with character.
Picture your gathering here.
Whether you are planning a shower, private dinner, rehearsal dinner, workshop or another special event, we would love to help you find the right way to use the house.
