OUR STORY

Past & Present

Cary used to be a vital stop along the Western Carolina Railroad, connecting weary travelers with destinations of their dreams. In 2017 Chatham Station was founded and reclaimed hoping to build on that legacy, by becoming a destination of dreams. Located directly across the Cary Amtrak Station, Chatham Station was designed and built to be a versatile canvas, providing a diverse list of options for any event, whether wedding, corporate, or personal.

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Chatham Station logo with slogan "A Space to Dream."

Prepared for This

MEET THE OWNERS

Jon and Melisa's journey over the past decade has led them to this incredible moment—where Jon’s entrepreneurial drive and Melisa’s deep experience in the wedding industry come together in perfect harmony.

As a husband-and-wife team, they have always shared a passion for creating something meaningful together. Now, they are honored to dedicate their days to curating and celebrating life’s most special moments, ensuring every detail reflects the beauty and joy their clients envision.

MEET THE TEAM

The Dream Makers

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"A space to dream" written in orange cursive text.

Behind every good venue is a great team. A group of passionate individuals, working seamlessly as a well-oiled machine with a soul, with one primary objective in mind…to make your dreams come true.

It doesn’t matter if the event is small an intimate, or large and extravagant, consider us your Dream Team, excited and capable to transform the space to meet your specific needs.

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    MEL SMETANA

    OWNER

  • A person with red hair and glasses wearing a black polo shirt stands by a window.

    JON SMETANA

    OWNER

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    ISABELLA FALCO

    VENUE COORDINATOR

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    CHELSEY DERRICK

    VENUE HOST

  • A smiling woman with long curly hair, wearing a black jacket, standing against a brick and white wall.

    HEATHER BONAWITZ

    VENUE HOST

  • Woman with long brown hair wearing a black shirt, standing against a brick wall, smiling at the camera.

    MELODY HANCOCK

    VENUE HOST

  • Person sitting in front of a brick wall, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans, smiling at the camera.

    SARAH-CATHERINE BURNS

    VENUE HOST

Events

614

DREAMS MADE

Established in

8 AMAZING YEARS

Serving

HAPPY GUESTS

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