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  Old Edwards Inn

  445 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA

  Celebrate your wedding surrounded by the beauty and serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Old Edwards. Rustic-inspired settings, elegant outdoor spaces, and fashionable venues for rehearsal dinners and brunches set the perfect stage in the midst of Highlands, NC. Menus made of farm-to-table cuisine from our culinary team highlight seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients, crafted to complement your theme and vision. Prep for the day in our bridal spa, with pampering treatments for you and your attendants, including hair and makeup, manicures, pedicures and facials. Our beautiful grounds along the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains make for a flawless backdrop for the start of your journey together.

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  Rockwood Lodge at Old Edwards Inn and Spa

  445 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA

  • Spaces for 120 Guests

  Rockwood Lodge is a luxury estate set on 250 acres within the Nantahala National Forest, perched high above Highlands, North Carolina, with 360-degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Twelve years in the making, the lodge was built with a poplar bark and native stone exterior, hand-carved trusses, antique wooden beams, and a true-masonry fireplace — a level of craftsmanship matched by eight individually appointed bedroom suites, each with its own fireplace design. A historic log cabin from 1882 sits on the grounds, offering guests a glimpse of the property's deep roots in Macon County. The estate is rented exclusively — one group at a time — making it well-suited for weddings, corporate retreats, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, and milestone celebrations. The lawn provides a natural ceremony setting against the mountain backdrop; the Great Room opens for cocktail hours with its stone fireplace and antique chandeliers; and the dining room, with its long wooden table and rustic details, serves as an ideal gathering space for rehearsal dinners. An on-site catering kitchen, a private concierge, and optional add-ons like a private chef and transportation round out the event experience. The lodge has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Bride, and The Laurel Magazine.

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  Hutchinson House at Old Edwards Inn and Spa

  445 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA

  • Spaces for 50 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Historic Space

  Hutchinson House is a historic four-bedroom farmhouse built in 1878 by a founder of Highlands, North Carolina. Beautifully refurbished in 2013, the property sits on three-and-a-half acres of mountain laurel and rhododendrons within walking distance of Old Edwards Inn & Spa and Main Street. The gated grounds include a 900-square-foot event pavilion with fireplace, a pavilion alcove, a fireplace gazebo, water features, walking paths, and a playground area. A detached garage apartment complements the main residence. With capacity for up to 50 guests, Hutchinson House is well suited for intimate weddings, private celebrations, and alternative-style gatherings. The venue is available seasonally, from May through October, through Old Edwards Inn & Spa's dedicated events team.

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  Half-Mile Farm

  214 Half Mile Dr, Highlands, NC 28741, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests

  Half-Mile Farm is an adults-only luxury country inn set on 14 acres of fields, forests, streams, and a lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Highlands, North Carolina, five minutes from downtown. Part of the Old Edwards Inn & Spa family, the property offers an intimate mountain setting for weddings and private gatherings, with event planning coordinated through Old Edwards Events. The inn includes the Serenity Spa, a heated outdoor saltwater pool, a year-round hot tub, lake paddling and rowing, and hiking trails along secluded paths on the property. On-site dining centers on the J. Henry Farmhouse Tavern, which is open daily from noon to 10 pm, alongside a complimentary chef-made breakfast each morning and evening hors d'oeuvres for guests. As a guest-exclusive property, all amenities and hosted events are reserved for those staying at the inn.

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  Piermont Cottage at Old Edwards Inn and Spa

  445 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA

  • Spaces for 175-220 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate

  Piermont Cottage is a historic estate built in the early 1900s, set on the grounds of Old Edwards Inn & Spa in Highlands, North Carolina. Available for private events from May through October, the property's outdoor spaces — including a 12,600-square-foot Grand Lawn, a Ceremony Lawn, and a stone terrace with built-in bar — can host celebrations of up to 220 guests. A white garden arbor, lush grounds, and a wraparound porch with rocking chairs give the cottage a well-settled character well suited to weddings and milestone gatherings. Four bedrooms and four full baths make the property an option for group stays during wedding weekends as well. Within walking distance of downtown Highlands, Piermont Cottage combines the feel of a private estate with convenient access to the full Old Edwards Inn & Spa campus.

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  The Farm at Old Edwards Inn and Spa

  445 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA

  • 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.

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  Lonesome Valley

  94 Lonesome Valley Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774, USA

  For generations Lonesome Valley has been the ideal location to welcome friends and family and now you are invited to create your memories here. Exchange your vows nestled against the backdrop of the largest box canyon east of the Mississippi. Afterwards in the rustically elegant Jennings Barn, acclaimed chef Adam Hayes will provide an exceptional culinary experience for you and your guests. So whether you’re planning a beautiful wedding, rehearsal dinner, or a special social event, Lonesome Valley promises an experience that will be cherished forever.

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  Wildcat Cliffs Country Club

  770 Country Club Dr, Highlands, NC 28741, USA

  • 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.

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  Cedar Creek Racquet Club

  42 Racquet Club Dr, Cashiers, NC 28717, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests

  Cedar Creek Club rests on 50 lakeside acres in the Cashiers-Highlands area of North Carolina, set at 3,500 feet along the shores of Lake Lupton and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and national forest. The club traces its history to the Lupton family, who made the area their summer home and dammed a portion of the Horsepasture River to form the lake. Their stately farmhouse, with classic Southern styling and vast porches, still serves as the clubhouse today. For weddings, reunions, and other celebrations, Cedar Creek offers four distinct atmospheres. Its dining spaces range from an elegant formal dining room and a cozy pub room to an open-air porch and covered deck overlooking the lake and croquet lawn, with the casual Lakeside Grille at the pool. The kitchen pairs Southern hospitality with regional Low Country cooking, from scratch-made favorites to house-made desserts. Beyond events, the club is known for a Top 20-ranked tennis facility with five Har-Tru clay courts, along with pickleball, croquet, swimming, canoeing, and hiking trails winding through the surrounding forest.

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  Sawyer Family Farmstead

  240 Chimney Pond Rd, Glenville, NC 28736, USA

  • 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.

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  Rabun Manor

  205 Carolina St, Dillard, GA 30537, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate
  • 1 Mansion

  Rabun Manor Resort in the Northeast Georgia Mountains hosts weddings. Rabun Manor Resort is located in the picturesque North Georgia Mountains. It's a buried treasure straight out of a fantasy novel. Every bride fantasizes about the ideal location on her wedding day. Allow us to make your wedding day unforgettable! This beautiful treasure, which can accommodate up to 200 guests, is the ideal location for your fantasy wedding. The 187-year-old mansion on site has five lovely rooms inside the main house, as well as two cottages. The Restaurant & Bar at Rabun Manor Resort seats 150 people in the main dining room and another 50 in the lower dining room. We have event planners, cake designers, décor experts, bartenders, chefs, nail technicians, massage specialists, and more on staff. It's the ideal environment for beautiful moments all year long, with the breathtaking mountain vistas as the backdrop for your photos. Nature's splendor in the Northeast Georgia Mountains is unparalleled. As the location for your big day, take advantage of our lovely stone patio with a large fountain. The Rabun Manor Resort is the perfect setting for a stress-free wedding. As you and your guests celebrate this special event, dance the night away in our big lower-level venue. For entertainment, hire a DJ or a live band. Allow one of our local suppliers to find the right match for your musical tastes.

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  Camp Chatuga

  291 Camp Chatuga Rd, Mountain Rest, SC 29664, USA

  • Spaces for 200-300 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Event Space

  Camp Chatuga sits on 60 acres in the Blue Ridge foothills of Mountain Rest, South Carolina, completely surrounded by the Sumter National Forest, roughly two hours from Atlanta and an hour and a half from Greenville. Founded in 1956 by former Furman University roommates Nield Gordon and Everette Pigg, the property has been run by the Gordon family for more than 30 years and has been accredited by the American Camp Association since 1990. The original farmhouse still stands as the camp's dining hall, and the old cornfield is now a spring-fed private lake used for swimming and canoeing. Beyond its summer camp season, Camp Chatuga opens its grounds to youth and adult groups, churches, weddings, large family gatherings, sports teams, and school clubs for retreats and group events. A covered outdoor lodge with a stage and sound system anchors the property, alongside a dining hall that seats 200 with audio/visual capabilities, a large outdoor council ring with bench seating and a campfire pit, and a smaller campfire pit for more intimate gatherings. Groups can also make use of the camp's recreation hall, a 50 x 100 yard ballfield, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, a volleyball net, and the private lake. Overnight lodging is available in cabins that sleep four to ten guests, many with private bathrooms and several winterized for fall and early spring reservations, and meal service can be arranged for groups of 30 or more.

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• Sky Valley Country Club

  568 Sky Valley Way #1, Sky Valley, GA 30537, USA

  • Spaces for 75-200 Guests
  • 2 Country Clubs

  Sky Valley Country Club occupies a 13,000-square-foot clubhouse in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the Georgia-North Carolina border, sitting at an elevation of roughly 3,600 to 4,200 feet. Opened in June 2013, the clubhouse offers what the club describes as rustic elegance — a dining room with high ceilings, ambient lighting, and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace overlooking Lake McClure and the 18th fairway. The setting places guests less than 15 miles from Highlands, NC and under two hours from Atlanta. The clubhouse holds up to 150 guests for a seated dinner or 200 for a strolling reception, with a private dining room, a slightly smaller Club Room, and a meeting room for groups up to 75. A covered outdoor pavilion located about 100 yards from the clubhouse provides an additional gathering option against a backdrop of mountain scenery. The events team works with seasonal ingredients from Rabun County and builds customized menus for each occasion, from rehearsal dinners and bridal luncheons to full wedding receptions and corporate gatherings.

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