Wedding venue to open doors by summer 2014

Construction is in progress at the Brodie Homestead, a wedding venue slated to open by June 2014, Events and Sales Manager Juliana Ross said.

Local firm Ross Hospitality Group, LLC, is renovating the barn. Since the ground breaking in October, workers have finished constructing the parking lot and added supports to stabilize the structure's walls and roof, Ross said.

Ross said heavy rains in fall 2013 and getting permits posed challenges.

"Now we're back on schedule," she said, noting construction should be complete by the end of April, and open houses will be scheduled between April and June.

The venue's grand opening date has not been finalized, but a few weddings have already been scheduled for August, she said.

Brodie Homestead, 5211 Brodie Lane, 512-439-2981, www.brodiehomestead.com