Top Carthage Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Country Club of Whispering Pines sits in the heart of North Carolina's Sandhills region, a golf destination anchored by two championship courses — the River Course and the Pines Course — that together make up 36 holes of play. Beyond the fairways, the club serves as a full-service event venue, hosting gatherings that range from parties of 12 to celebrations of up to 500 guests. Weddings, banquets, luncheons, and business meetings all find a home here, alongside the club's specialty: golf outings and tournaments supported by professional event-planning staff, practice facilities, equipment rentals, and on-course refreshment service. Menu and service options are customizable to fit the occasion, making the club a flexible setting for both social and corporate gatherings.

• Spaces for 15-20 Guests

SpringHill Suites Pinehurst Southern Pines is the ideal location for a small group function- from a corporate meeting to a birthday party or rehearsal event. We can accommodate up to 20 guests in our event room. We also have guest room blocks available. We are conveniently near area shopping, dining, and golf- making our hotel the perfect spot for your guests to rest and gather. Contact our team for details.

• Spaces for 10-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Barns
• 2 Farms

Nestled on 18 acres of forest in Bear Creek, North Carolina, Oakland Farm provides an unforgettable experience for your wedding or special event. Our elegant Barn surrounded by lush green trees and pastures is a picturesque setting for life's most precious moments. Welcome to the Farm! We’re happy to have you explore Oakland Farm’s beautiful property showcasing one of the Sandhills’ charming barn wedding and event venues. Centrally located in Chatham County, our venue is easily accessible from the Greensboro, Raleigh, and Fayetteville areas. Just minutes from the historic Camelback Bridge and downtown Sanford, guests can escape the sounds of the city as they celebrate an evening on the Farm. In 2015, O.A. “Buddy” Keller broke ground on Oakland’s Barn venue to create the perfect space for his oldest granddaughter's wedding. On October 10, 2015, Oakland welcomed its first guests through the barn doors for a perfect fall evening they’d remember forever. Since then it has seen many beautiful and meaningful events take place within its walls. Showcasing old and new materials, the Barn’s aesthetic is the perfect mesh of rustic elegance. In 2017, the Pavilion was completed to accommodate outdoor wedding ceremonies overlooking our expansive, well maintained grounds. Our quaint, refurbished Farmhouse sleeps up to 10 and offers stunning views of the pasture and our horses and Galloway cows. Whether you’re planning a classic wedding, an intimate gathering, corporate holiday party, or non-profit event, your guests will enjoy getting away for an unforgettable day at Oakland Farm.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Country Club of North Carolina sits on 2,000 acres in the Sandhills of Pinehurst, long known as the "Home of American Golf." Founded in 1962 and opened the following year, the club was built around natural forest terrain and the 60-acre Watson Lake, and today spans 36 holes across courses including the Dogwood, Longleaf, and Cardinal. Beyond golf, the clubhouse anchors the club's social life. A 2020 renovation added several private dining rooms, expanded outdoor terrace seating, and a member lounge, complementing established venues such as the Watson Dining Room for fine dining and the Dogwood Bistro, Firepit Terrace, and Lounge for cocktails and casual fare. Across the year, the club hosts more than 30 social events, from holiday gatherings to dinners and parties. A recipient of the Distinguished Club designation, CCNC pairs its championship golf heritage with a full calendar of member celebrations.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Carolina Trace Country Club sits within a gated community in Sanford, North Carolina, tucked into the state's Sandhills region and framed by the quiet waters of Lake Trace and two golf courses. The clubhouse and its natural surroundings give weddings, private parties, and corporate gatherings a secluded setting, with lake views serving as a backdrop for both ceremonies and receptions. The club hosts a full range of celebrations — weddings, milestone parties, and fundraising events — alongside corporate meetings, conferences, and golf tournaments, supported by an in-house events and catering team that guides planning from the first tour through the last goodbye. Dining ranges from casual fare in Jones Pub to a more refined experience overlooking Lake Trace in the Hearthstone Dining Room. Carolina Trace has been recognized for seven consecutive years among Couples' Choice top wedding venues. Members receive complimentary room rentals, and the club welcomes both Carolina Trace residents and the general public to host events on-site.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Tucked into the heart of North Carolina's storied Sandhills, just 4.5 miles north of the Village of Pinehurst, Little River Golf and Resort is a destination that pairs championship golf with genuine Southern hospitality. The resort's expansive 20,000-square-foot clubhouse anchors the property and is home to Filly & Colt's, a full-service restaurant and bar that brings warmth and character to every kind of gathering — from quiet, romantic fireside dinners and lively post-round celebrations to polished corporate meetings and, most memorably, fabulous weddings and receptions. Guests who stay on the property find themselves in beautifully appointed two-bedroom condos featuring full kitchens with granite countertops, private bathrooms in each bedroom, and welcoming dining and living spaces that comfortably accommodate up to four. With more than 25 years of experience crafting golf getaways in the Pinehurst region, the resort brings that same depth of care and expertise to every private event it hosts — making it an outstanding choice for groups and couples alike who want a celebration set against one of the most celebrated golf landscapes in the country.