Top North Carolina Golf Outing Venues

• Spaces for 150-400 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

The Great Aunt Stella Center occupies a neoclassical building in Charlotte, North Carolina, originally constructed in 1914 as a church and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The building retains its original Italian stained glass windows, a pipe organ, and a circular sanctuary that reflects nearly a century of architectural character. Named after the great aunt of the philanthropist who acquired the property in 1997, the center reopened as Charlotte's alternative performing arts, cultural, and community gathering place. The Sanctuary accommodates up to 400 guests for ceremonies, concerts, and conferences, offering a baby grand piano, a pipe organ, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. The Cafe seats up to 150 guests for receptions and social gatherings, with a built-in dance floor and kitchen facilities. Together, the two spaces suit a range of events — from non-denominational weddings and musical performances to literary readings, corporate meetings, and community events. Self-Help, a community development organization, has operated the venue since 2002 with a commitment to maintaining its historic character and affordable access.

• Spaces for 100-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 7 Total Spaces

Nantahala Village Resort has welcomed guests to the mountains of western North Carolina since 1948, occupying a forested setting within the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests near Bryson City. The resort offers seven dedicated event spaces spanning outdoor meadows, covered decks, open-air overlooks, and indoor dining and lounge rooms — accommodating groups from 100 to 250 guests depending on the space. Outdoor venues include The Meadow, a lush green space beside the resort's fishing pond; The Overlook, a lawn with sweeping mountain views; The Observation Deck, an elevated perch with panoramic vistas; and The Phoenix Deck, a covered deck that serves as a popular reception setting. Indoors, The Dining Room seats up to 150 for rehearsal dinners and private meals on a patio-facing floor, while The Banquet Room and Kallisto Lounge handle cocktail hours, receptions, and smaller gatherings. The resort's culinary team offers buffet, station, and plated catering using regional ingredients, and venue packages include chairs, tables, setup and takedown, and a preparation room for the wedding party. On-site lodging across lodge rooms, suites, and treehouse cabins makes Nantahala Village a natural choice for destination weddings and multi-day group retreats.

• Spaces for 175-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Waterfront

Jennette's Pier stands at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in Nags Head, North Carolina, extending 1,000 feet into the sea as the longest pier on the Outer Banks. Opened in 2011 as part of the NC Aquariums family, the pier house draws private gatherings — weddings, dinner parties, rehearsal events, and corporate functions — to one of the Carolina coast's most distinctive waterfront settings. Oceanview Hall, on the third floor of the pier house, offers 3,500 square feet of event space beneath hardwood cathedral ceilings with a fireplace and sweeping panoramic views of the Atlantic. A covered outdoor balcony extends the space toward the ocean, and the hall accommodates up to 175 seated guests and 250 for standing receptions. The pier house is fully wheelchair accessible and outfitted with audio/visual equipment, WiFi, and a full-service catering kitchen.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Garden

Airlie Gardens is a historic public garden spanning more than 67 acres near Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, North Carolina. A coastal oasis of formal gardens, seasonal blooms, mighty live oaks, walking trails, and historic structures, the grounds are anchored by the Airlie Oak, a 500-year-old southern live oak draped in Spanish moss and resurrection fern. Winding paths lead past water features, permanent art installations, a seasonal Butterfly House, and the Minnie Evans Bottle Chapel, a sculpture of colored bottles honoring the self-taught Wilmington artist. For weddings and private events, the gardens offer several outdoor ceremony and reception settings, from the Oak Lawn beneath the ancient live oak to the Bradley Creek Lawn with its water views and the Pergola Garden's seasonal blooms. Celebrations of up to 300 guests are welcome, and the grounds are available for rental from March through mid-October. Recognized on the North Carolina Birding Trail, Airlie Gardens pairs its horticultural setting with a strong sense of place well suited to outdoor gatherings.

• Spaces for 125 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Estates
• 2 Total Spaces

Hawkesdene is a 70-acre private estate tucked in the mountains of Andrews, North Carolina, bordered by the Nantahala National Forest. The estate opened as a bed-and-breakfast in 1995 and has grown into a full-service exclusive-use venue for destination weddings, family reunions, and corporate retreats. The Main House, Phillips House, twelve cottages, and a studio together provide 44 bedrooms accommodating 88 to 122 overnight guests. Two dedicated celebration venues serve ceremonies and receptions of up to 125 guests. The Open Air Pavilion is a 2,500-square-foot covered space set along Phillips Creek, equipped with a stone fireplace, full kitchen, premium bar, and a high-end sound system suited for live music or DJ. The Art Gallery is a newly constructed 5,000-square-foot reception hall on Colvard Creek, featuring 14-to-20-foot ceilings, expansive glass walls, a contemporary art collection, and indoor and outdoor bar areas. All meals are prepared on-site from scratch using seasonal, locally grown ingredients — a farm-to-table culinary program led by proprietor Phil Rampy, who brings more than 30 years of restaurant and catering experience. Accommodations, dining, wedding coordination, day-of coordination, and decor are all included with the estate rental.

• Spaces for 6-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Vineyard
• 1 Winery

Childress Vineyards opened in 2004 when NASCAR team owner Richard Childress fulfilled a longtime dream inspired by the California wineries he visited during his racing career. Set on farmland in Lexington, North Carolina — the southern gateway to the Yadkin Valley, the state's first federally designated grape-growing region — the estate spans more than 70 acres across two vineyard sites and produces over 30 wines from 15 European vinifera varieties. Housed in an Italian Renaissance–styled winery, the property has been voted one of Wine Enthusiast's "Top 25 Tasting Rooms in America" and is a five-time recipient of the Governor's Cup, with more than 750 medals earned since opening. Its on-site Bistro ranks among OpenTable's Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America. The winery hosts weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations across a range of indoor and outdoor spaces. The Grand Pavilion offers 360-degree vineyard views and a stone fireplace for larger events, while the Barrel Cave, Barrel Room, Gazebo, Terrace, and Back Lawn suit ceremonies and intimate receptions. Dedicated bridal and vineyard suites give wedding parties space to prepare on the day.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

Bakery 105 is a historic wedding and event venue in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, set in a building that dates to the 1920s, when it was part of the American Bakeries complex that gives the venue its name. The interior offers 4,500 square feet of open space marked by exposed brick walls, wood ceilings, steel girders, and a large monitor skylight — a raw, unfinished character paired with modern amenities. Adjoining it, a 3,500-square-foot garden courtyard is planted with creeping fig ivy, flowering foliage, and crepe myrtle trees, with brick pavers and bench seating well suited to a ceremony, cocktail hour, or al fresco dining. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are handicap accessible. The venue hosts wedding receptions, engagement parties, corporate meetings, fashion shows, fundraisers, and milestone celebrations. A professional staff provides bar service, flexible booking options, a choice of caterers, and day-of coordination. Hosted bar packages include house and premium brands alongside mocktails, craft beers, and signature drinks. Bakery 105 sits steps from The Cottage on Orange Street, a bridal suite suited to wedding-party preparations.

• Spaces for 275 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Mansion

The Merrimon-Wynne House is a historic mansion in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, built in 1876 and carefully restored in 2014. Situated near the Governor's Mansion on North Blount Street — the birthsite of Dr. Jane McKimmon — the property retains the character of its era: original flooring and fireplace mantels, grand chandeliers, and sweeping porches. The venue offers exclusive, full-day use of the entire property for a single event at a time. The Carriage House — with exposed beams, crystal sconces, and rolling glass doors opening to a pergola — seats up to 225 guests for dinner and dancing, or up to 250 for cocktail receptions. The Lawn, shaded by century-old pecan trees, accommodates outdoor ceremonies and gatherings of up to 275 guests. Each rental includes bentwood chairs, cocktail and rectangular tables, bar fronts, lounge sets, lawn games, a fire pit, patio heaters, and a ceremony arbor — alongside two preparation suites and a dedicated venue manager.

• Spaces for 130-275 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Barn
• 4 Total Spaces

The Farm at Old Edwards Inn & Spa is a 33-acre wedding and events estate nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Highlands, North Carolina. The property weaves together lush gardens, a trout pond, charming footbridges, and several distinct buildings into a cohesive setting that suits everything from intimate celebrations to full-scale wedding weekends. Four event spaces serve a range of gathering styles and guest counts, with capacity for up to 275 guests. The Orchard is a garden-surrounded outdoor space shaded by mature fruit trees and anchored by a bridal bridge over the pond. The Orchard House is an open-air pavilion with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a stone terrace. The Pavilion provides nearly 5,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor space with grand entryways. The Barn, an early-1900s structure with heart-pine floors and a stone fireplace, seats up to 130 guests in a more intimate setting. Farm-to-table catering from the Old Edwards culinary team highlights seasonal, regionally sourced ingredients, and every booking includes event setup and breakdown, fine linens, and china. A dedicated events team of twelve to fourteen people is available seven days a week, and the property works with professional planners for larger weddings.

• Spaces for 20-270 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Total Spaces

TRAINE at Seaboard Station occupies a restored 1940s brick train station in downtown Raleigh, where the original white brick walls, exposed timber beams, and bistro lighting meet a 4,500-square-foot open floor plan. The main hall seats up to 200 guests and connects to a 55-foot outdoor patio through three garage doors — expanding cocktail-hour capacity to 270. Ceremony backdrops include a chevron wood wall, white brick, and boxwood walls, and historic train tracks on the property offer a distinctive setting for portraits and post-ceremony photos. A separate private suite with its own entrance, ADA bathroom, and natural light accommodates up to 20 guests for seated dinners or 30 for cocktail receptions. The in-house bar service holds a full ABC liquor license and offers flexible package options — from unlimited flat-rate to cash bar — staffed by professional bartenders. A team with more than 20 years of restaurant and event experience supports planning from booking through event day.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Chimney Pond Farm spans more than 120 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina at 3,600 feet elevation, with views of Lake Glenville and the surrounding peaks. The property features rolling fields of Fraser fir, blueberry bushes, and cascading rhododendron that give outdoor ceremonies a distinctly mountain character. The ceremony hillside centers on a Wisteria arch with a backdrop of lake and mountain views, while a spacious reception deck with a full bar, a patio that converts to a seasonal dance floor, and an indoor space provide flexibility for events of different sizes. Wedding packages start at 100 guests, with micro-wedding options accommodating up to 30. On-site lodging across four properties — a hilltop chateau, a modern farmhouse, and two mountain houses — sleeps 41 guests. The property sits six miles north of Cashiers, within roughly 1.5 hours of Asheville and three hours of Atlanta and Charlotte.

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests

Livingston Creek Farmers Harvest is a working farm and event venue set on more than 100 acres of natural North Carolina landscape in Freeman, NC. Founded in 2013 by native Carolinians Yolanda and Danny Graham, the property sits along the main corridor connecting Charlotte to the beaches of southeastern North Carolina, offering a genuine down-home farm experience as the backdrop for celebrations of all kinds. At the heart of the property stands Tressie's Celebration Center, a restored century-old farmhouse built out for modern events. The space encompasses a large indoor upstairs area, a front room, an outside deck, a full kitchen facility, restrooms, and a large outdoor pavilion overlooking open meadowland — all with air conditioning. Country weddings and receptions, quinceañeras, family and school reunions, church retreats, corporate gatherings, and more all find a natural home here. The farm itself deepens the experience: a produce and seafood market, craft shop, nursery, and gift shop are open daily, while walking trails lead to Livingston Creek, and wagon rides wind through the wooded property. Danny Graham (a Marine Corps veteran and certified Master Gardener) and Yolanda Graham bring deep expertise and warm hospitality to every event. The venue is a member of the North Carolina Agritourism Association, GotToBeNC, and the Columbus County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

• Spaces for 150-2,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Theaters
• 2 Historic Spaces

Raleigh Little Theatre occupies a WPA landmark campus at 301 Pogue Street in Raleigh, North Carolina, offering a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for private events and celebrations. The campus has served the community since the late 1930s and brings together an open-air amphitheatre, two intimate indoor theaters, and the acclaimed Raleigh Rose Garden. The Rose Garden — dedicated in 1951 and one of only three accredited rose gardens in North Carolina — is listed as a Unique Venue with the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. Its sixty rose beds, fountain, arbor, and stone shelter create a naturally scenic setting for ceremonies and small gatherings, with blooms typically running from Mother's Day through mid-November. For larger events, the outdoor Louise "Scottie" Stephenson Amphitheatre accommodates up to 2,000 guests, while the indoor Cantey V. Sutton Theatre seats up to 298. The Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre, a flexible black box space, hosts up to 150. Weekend availability across all spaces is limited by the theatre's active production schedule; weekday and off-hours bookings are more readily available through the venue's Special Event Coordinator.

• Spaces for 30-450 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 3 Event Spaces
• 1 Art Gallery

Set on a 37-acre campus in Greensboro, North Carolina, Canterbury School opens its buildings and grounds to the surrounding community for weddings, receptions, and cultural and business events. The campus centers on Phillips Chapel, a gothic-style cathedral seating up to 450 beneath soaring stained glass windows and a custom-built organ — a dramatic setting for ceremonies as well as concerts, lectures, and performances. Nearby, Berry Hall serves as a reception and rehearsal-dinner venue for up to 300 guests, with a raised stage, catering kitchen, and flexible layout. The hall is flanked by a bluestone courtyard on one side and a covered porch overlooking manicured lawns on the other, giving events room to move between indoor and outdoor space. The Stafford Arts Center adds an intimate gallery setting suited to smaller receptions and gatherings.

• Spaces for 4-300 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern occupies the historic Dodd-Hinsdale House at 330 Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh — an 1879 Second Empire Victorian property originally built for Mayor William H. Dodd, featuring fourteen-foot ceilings and deep bay windows. After the Hinsdale family held the estate for nearly ninety years, the building fell into disrepair following John Hinsdale's death in 1971. The Reynolds family acquired and fully restored the property in the mid-1990s, reopening it as a fine dining destination. The restaurant has earned the DiRoNa award twice, the AAA Four Diamond Award three times, and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for eight consecutive years. Executive Chef Daniel Schurr leads the kitchen. The venue hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, and private events across several spaces: formal dining rooms on the main floor, the casual Tavern downstairs with a climate-controlled wine cellar holding more than 250 labels, a glassed Atrium seating 42, and an intimate Chef's Table for up to four guests dining exclusively with the chef inside the kitchen itself.

• Spaces for 174-200 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

Founded in 1954, the Durham Arts Council makes its longtime home in the former Durham City Hall, a historic downtown building that reopened as an arts center after a three-year renovation in the mid-1980s and now anchors the Royall Center for the Arts alongside the adjacent Carolina Theatre. The building offers a versatile mix of event spaces, including four galleries, two theatres with support spaces, outdoor terraces and gardens, meeting rooms, and rehearsal studios. Rooms can be rented individually or combined, making the venue suited to everything from a five-person board meeting to a conference for 300, as well as weddings, birthday parties, dance performances, and concerts. Rentals can be tailored with amenities such as furniture, kitchen access, and audiovisual equipment, and the entire building is covered by free public WiFi. The events team books regular rooms up to 90 days in advance and the PSI Theatre up to 120 days ahead.

• Spaces for 100-180 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Sanctuary Farm is a 28-acre eco-friendly wedding and event venue located eight miles west of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The property has been stewarded organically for 25 years and runs entirely on solar power, offering a natural backdrop for celebrations rooted in the land. Originally established in 2005 as The Eco-Institute, the farm has hosted weddings, retreats, memorial services, and corporate events while maintaining an active organic garden and a commitment to sustainable practices. The venue accommodates up to 180 guests across several distinct spaces: a private grove surrounded by trees, a pond-side gazebo, a seasonal organic garden, two barn lofts for indoor reception and dining, and a fire pit area for evening gatherings. Weekend and destination wedding packages include exclusive use of the property, a catering kitchen, fire pit, tables and chairs for 100, and climate-controlled overnight accommodations — with glamping in yurts and yomes available for groups of up to 40. Couples have complete freedom to choose their own vendors with no restrictions or fees, and farm-to-table catering is available as an add-on.

• Spaces for 30-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Barns
• 3 Farms

Summerfield Farms is a working farm and event venue situated on pastoral land 20 minutes north of Greensboro, North Carolina. Certified by the American Grassfed Association, the property raises 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef and grows certified organic produce — but it is equally well known for hosting weddings, corporate retreats, birthday celebrations, showers, galas, and community gatherings throughout the year. The farm's primary event spaces include The Barn, a climate-controlled venue accommodating up to 300 guests, and The Pole Barn, an open-sided rustic setting that hosts up to 175. Two renovated farmhouses accommodate intimate gatherings of up to 30 and serve as preparation spaces for the wedding party on event day. Catering is arranged through a curated roster of five local partners, and on-site lodging for up to 24 guests makes the farm a natural destination for multi-day celebrations. Each rental package includes tables and chairs for 150 guests, ceremony seating, bar setup, existing lighting, golf cart transportation, a rehearsal day, and a dedicated venue representative who supports planning from booking through event day.

• Spaces for 40-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 9 Total Spaces

Cross Creek Country Club sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Mount Airy, North Carolina, on land that was once a working farm. Established in 1973 around an 18-hole golf course designed by architect Joseph Lee, the semi-private club pairs fine dining and recreation with a full calendar of private events — weddings and receptions, corporate meetings, golf outings, and holiday gatherings. A 2001 clubhouse renovation added the Grand Ballroom, the club's largest event space, which seats up to 350 guests and opens onto a balcony overlooking the course. Beyond the ballroom, the club offers a range of indoor rooms and an outdoor pavilion, accommodating everything from small private parties to celebrations of up to 350 guests. Wedding parties can hold ceremonies at the scenic pavilion or creek-side settings before moving indoors for the reception. Events are supported by an in-house team that coordinates food and beverage, room setup, and audio/visual needs, with wireless internet throughout the clubhouse. The Sunset Grille restaurant, along with swimming and tennis facilities, rounds out the property.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

Wildcat Cliffs Country Club is a private mountain club in Highlands, North Carolina, situated at 4,250 feet elevation near Whiteside Mountain. The Clubhouse serves as the club's social center, offering fine dining and professional service for members and their guests, including weddings and private celebrations. The property includes a golf course with practice facilities, two clay tennis courts, croquet grounds, and a Fitness & Recreation Center with a heated indoor pool and 12-foot hot tub. At Lakeside Park, an outdoor pavilion with gas grills provides an additional gathering space for member parties and family events.