La Colline Venue Gqeberha is one of the Eastern Cape’s most distinctive and completely realised country estate wedding and conference destinations — a unique venue situated on a privately owned country estate set in the lush greenery and unspoiled natural beauty of the Theescombe area, overlooking the city lights in a safe and private environment, just 3 km from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) at Plot 151, Montmedy Road, Theescombe. What sets La Colline apart from every other function venue in Nelson Mandela Bay is the specificity of its four individual spaces: a main hall with all facilities, an enclosed wrap-around balcony, a spectacular Deck with Bedouin tent overlooking a magnificent valley, and — most memorably — a charming Stone Chapel hovering over a glistening pond. With a 96% Facebook recommendation across 65 reviews, on-site Petronella Catering described as making “the food become part of the story,” complimentary experienced on-site event planners, and the tranquil country atmosphere that Theescombe’s lush estate environment provides, La Colline is the complete all-in-one wedding and function destination for the Port Elizabeth market.

The Stone Chapel: Hovering Over a Glistening Pond

Of all of La Colline’s distinctive spaces, the Stone Chapel is the most photographed and the most talked-about. Built in the rustic stone tradition and positioned to hover directly over a glistening pond, it creates a ceremony setting that is literally unlike anything else in the Eastern Cape — a chapel that appears to float on water, with the natural light reflecting off the pond surface and the stone walls framing the moment.

For couples who want a ceremony that is genuinely memorable rather than generically beautiful, the Stone Chapel over the pond is the space that delivers.

The Bedouin Deck: Valley Views and Open Sky

The Deck with Bedouin tent is La Colline’s outdoor social space — an elevated platform overlooking a magnificent valley, covered by the flowing Bedouin-style tent canopy that provides shelter while maintaining the open-sky, countryside atmosphere. The deck is ideal for cocktail receptions, pre-dinner socialising, and moments during the event where guests benefit from stepping outside to experience the Theescombe countryside and the Gqeberha city lights in the distance.

The combination of the Bedouin tent, the valley view, and the elevated deck creates one of the most specifically designed outdoor event spaces in the Port Elizabeth area.

The Main Hall and Wrap-Around Balcony

The main hall is the primary reception space — a fully equipped, modern function room with all facilities needed for weddings, corporate conferences, and private events. The enclosed wrap-around balcony extends the hall’s available space and provides an indoor-outdoor flow that allows guests to move between the interior and the balcony without losing the sense of the country estate setting.

Setup options for the main hall include:

• 10-seater round tables
• 12-seater rectangular tables
• White or cream brocade linen (choice)
• Dance floor (reduces capacity from 150 to 130)

Capacity and Event Types

La Colline accommodates 130 guests with a dance floor or 150 guests without a dance floor.

Event types hosted include:

• Weddings — the primary market; the all-in-one approach covers venue, catering, and planning
• Corporate conferences — business event capability with facilities for delegates
• Private functions — birthdays, anniversaries, milestone celebrations
• Team-building events

The venue is close to business areas, the airport, and neighbouring accommodation establishments — making it practical for out-of-town conference delegates and wedding guests who need nearby overnight options.

Petronella Catering and On-Site Event Planners

Petronella Catering is La Colline’s resident catering partner, described on the Facebook page as making “the food become part of the story” of every event. The catering offers a variety of menus at different price ranges, tastes, themes, and styles — allowing the venue to serve a diverse range of client budgets and preferences.

The experienced on-site event planners are provided as a complimentary service — available to assist in the planning of conferences, functions, and events at no additional charge. This is a meaningful value-add in a market where event coordination typically comes at a premium.

Location and Getting There

La Colline is at Plot 151, Montmedy Road, Theescombe, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, 6070 — approximately 3 km from the Gqeberha city centre. Multiple detailed approach routes are provided on the official website from the airport, from Cape Road, and from Beach Road/Humewood.

Contact and Viewing Information

Tel: 041 379 5548
Email: in**@***********co.za
Office Hours: Viewing by appointment only | Tue–Fri 09:00–16:00 | Selected Saturdays 09:00–13:00

For wedding packages, conference bookings, and viewing appointments, visit La Colline’s official website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity at La Colline Venue?
A: La Colline can accommodate up to 150 guests without a dance floor or 130 guests with a dance floor. The main hall is fully equipped with all facilities needed for weddings and conferences. The enclosed wrap-around balcony extends the available space.

Q: What makes the Stone Chapel unique?
A: The Stone Chapel is positioned to hover directly over a glistening pond, creating a ceremony setting unlike anything else in the Eastern Cape. Built in rustic stone tradition, it appears to float on water with natural light reflecting off the pond surface. It is the most photographed and talked-about space at La Colline.

Q: Is catering included at La Colline?
A: Yes, Petronella Catering is the on-site resident catering partner at La Colline. They offer a variety of menus at different price ranges, tastes, themes, and styles to serve diverse client budgets and preferences. The catering is described as making “the food become part of the story.”

Q: Does La Colline provide event planning services?
A: Yes, experienced on-site event planners are provided as a complimentary service at no additional charge. They are available to assist in the planning of conferences, functions, and events. This all-in-one approach covers venue, catering, and planning.

Q: Where is La Colline located and how far is it from the city?
A: La Colline is located at Plot 151, Montmedy Road, Theescombe, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, 6070. It is approximately 3 km from the Gqeberha city centre. The venue is close to business areas, the airport, and neighbouring accommodation establishments.

Q: What outdoor spaces does La Colline offer?
A: La Colline features a Deck with Bedouin tent overlooking a magnificent valley, ideal for cocktail receptions and socialising. The elevated platform is covered by a Bedouin-style tent canopy that provides shelter while maintaining the open-sky countryside atmosphere. Guests can experience views of the Theescombe countryside and Gqeberha city lights.

Q: What types of events can be hosted at La Colline?
A: La Colline hosts weddings (the primary market), corporate conferences, private functions such as birthdays and anniversaries, and team-building events. The venue has a 96% Facebook recommendation across 65 reviews. All event types benefit from the all-in-one venue, catering, and planning approach.

Q: What table and linen options are available?
A: The main hall offers 10-seater round tables or 12-seater rectangular tables. Linen options include a choice of white or cream brocade. The dance floor is available but reduces capacity from 150 to 130 guests.

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