About Us
The White House on Washington is a thoughtfully restored historic home, reimagined as a place where meaningful gatherings and beautiful moments can unfold with ease.
Originally built as a private residence, the house has long been part of the fabric of the community.
When Celine Meador became involved in its restoration, her vision was not to erase its past, but to honor it — preserving the architectural character, natural light, and gracious flow of the home while carefully adapting it for modern use. Every room was approached with intention, from the finishes and furnishings to the way guests move comfortably from one space to the next.
Celine’s background in the arts and her deep appreciation for beauty, craftsmanship, and hospitality shaped the transformation of the White House. The goal was never to create a generic event venue, but rather a welcoming home — one that feels elegant without being formal, refined without feeling distant, and warm enough to invite connection.
Today, the White House on Washington offers an inviting setting for weddings, celebrations, corporate gatherings, creative workshops, photography sessions, and afternoon tea. Whether hosting an intimate meeting or a joyful celebration, each event is guided by the same philosophy: thoughtful planning, attentive care, and respect for the unique character of both the space and the people who gather within it.
We are honored to share this home with our guests and look forward to welcoming you to create something memorable here.
A Rich Part of Mebane's History
Former Mebane home of the White Furniture Company family, built late 1800s
By Traci Davenport, Director, Mebane Historical Museum
The White House on Washington has been a Mebane marvel for as long as it has existed. Built in the late 1800s, its land has recorded documents that reach far back into the late 18th century. The structure we see today has evolved over the last 130+ years. Built on to, over and around, additions have been added on and the lot size has changed but the building’s grandeur has remained as an identifier throughout.
This stately home has recently completed a massive renovation. The owner, Celine Meador, told us that she walked through the home twice, when it was but a shadow of its former self, and knew exactly what she was going to do to bring it back to life. Her vision has created an elegant yet charming event space that fills a void in the Mebane and Triad/Triangle region.
Light, airy reception rooms with ample seating await your next party, wedding, or conference. With pristine white woodwork, light colored walls peppered with brilliantly hued artwork, and white porcelain floor tiles -- the space has reached a new level of sophistication.
And yet, original architectural details remain. From the hearty stone fireplace in what had been a dark den and is now a naturally lit reception room, to the floral stained-glass transom in the formal dining room, the gems from the home’s inception can still be found. The segment of balustrade at the second-floor windows over the front door were replicated for the new deck space above the original den and across the front veranda, which now provides cheerful outdoor seating.
Plaster crown molding replete with carved ornamentation have been repaired, floors refinished, and the kitchen has been updated and outfitted with top- of-the-line equipment. A nod to the home’s old second floor color scheme is evident and a wet bar has been added adjacent to the upstairs main bath. A large conference room or dressing area for the bride and her maids is also on the second floor along with two beautifully outfitted small conference rooms. Step on to the two-tiered patio from the cozy bar on the first floor and take in the rolling lawns as they stretch towards and enchanting pond.
Historically Significant Prior Owners of the White House property:
Robert & William Bingham (pre 1871)
Founders of Bingham School
Eliza Bingham Penick (1871)
Sister of Bingham School founders, married to Rev. Penick
Arthur White (1890)
Father of White Furniture Company founders
James Samuel White (1891)
President of White Furniture Company, brother of founders.
Phonse Bean & Bernie Bean (1949/1965)
Both Executives of the White Furniture Company
Both “Maker of Modern Mebane” award recipients.
