Top Lake Lure Venues

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 6 Outdoor Spaces
• 7 Total Spaces

Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure is a resort community set on more than 3,000 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina, with 27 miles of private Lake Lure shoreline. The property combines natural surroundings — a private sandy beach, 40 miles of hiking trails, and championship golf — with a full-service destination for weddings and private events. Multiple ceremony and reception venues accommodate gatherings from 10 to 170 guests. Lakeside ceremony sites on the community's private beach frame celebrations with views of Lake Lure and Rumbling Bald Mountain, while the mountain ceremony site overlooks the Bald Mountain Golf Course with the ridge as a backdrop. The covered, open-air Lakeview Terrace hosts up to 170 for standing receptions or 150 seated, with 180-degree lake and mountain views. The Gardens Restaurant, Beach Pavilion, and the Legends on the Lake Game Room round out the options for smaller receptions, rehearsal dinners, and intimate gatherings. All food and beverage is managed in-house, with custom menus and full bar service. On-site lodging is available across the property, with wedding guests receiving a 10% discount on accommodations. Peak season runs mid-April through mid-November, with April through June and September through October the most popular months for celebrations.

Imagine a place where fine art, inked skin, and unforgettable events collide under one beautifully restored historic roof—now imagine sharing that with your audience. Welcome to Continuum Art, Hendersonville’s most unexpected fusion of gallery, tattoo studio, and upscale event venue. We're not just on the map—we're redefining it for creatives, collectors, and culture-seekers throughout WNC. At Continuum, creative event planning and boutique hospitality converge in a vibrant, art-driven space unlike anything else in Hendersonville. Nestled in the heart of the Historic Downtown District, our eclectic venue features over 3,000 square feet of gallery, performance, and gathering space designed to inspire connection and creativity. From curated exhibitions and live performances to film screenings, workshops, private events, and corporate receptions—Continuum is a dynamic, flexible environment where art meets experience and community comes alive.

• Spaces for 80-350 Guests

Host your next event at Asheville’s first craft brewery! With two beautifully designed, industrial-chic venues, it is the perfect setting for meetings, happy hours, fundraisers, holiday parties, and unforgettable retreats. The Event Center is ideal for gatherings of 70-340 guests and boasts a state-of-the-art stage with projector screen and sound system as well as the outdoor option of adding the Rooftop! Hosting an all-day meeting? Finish up with a Rooftop happy hour, surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Need a unique space for your next gala or annual retreat? Our industrial-chic space features three levels, three bars, and a full AV setup equipped to handle meetings, streaming, and live music. The Barrel Room is ideal for more intimate gatherings of 25-100 guests. Perfect for intimate corporate dinners, interactive meetings, or casual happy hours, the Barrel Room provides a comfortable place for your group to gather. Hosting a large event and need extra room to spread out? The Barrel Room can be connected directly to the Event Center via removable walls, allowing for mingling-style gatherings of 600+ guests. Both venues include tables and chairs, a private bar, bar staff, and a Venue Coordinator to assist with planning and logistics. Inquire today and let the event professionals at Highland Brewing plan your next corporate gathering! Non-profit rates are available for registered 501-c3 organizations.

Located in an exceptionally serene setting, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Farm provides an ideal space for restoration and personal growth for retreat guests. Whether you are looking to expand the physical limits of the body through a yoga practice or tap into the wonders of the mind through meditation, we happily accommodate different modalities and workshops designed to provide a transformational experience for your attendees. The Sanctuary, our most sacred space on the farm, serves as a multi-purpose venue for large gatherings and movement classes. This stylish event space comes equipped with state-of-the-art yoga and meditation equipment, hardwood floors, and everything you need to create a comfortable environment for your attendees. Guests will also feel relaxed in one our five charming homes that are tranquil, private, and stocked with amenities. And our personalized concierge services are designed to enhance your retreat offerings by providing a relaxed and intimate environment for attendees. Depending on the size and needs of your group we offer two packages for retreat hosts, including a full farm buyout for larger functions.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Sherrill's Inn is a registered historic property in Fairview, North Carolina, minutes from Asheville. Built in 1845 on land that John Ashworth first settled around 1801, the inn was enlarged by Bedford Sherrill in 1834 to serve travelers crossing Hickory Nut Gap — a waystation for stagecoach passengers and livestock drovers that drew prominent guests including President Millard Fillmore in 1854 and Mary Ann Morrison, who later became the second wife of Stonewall Jackson. Today the property operates as a private event venue, hosting weddings and special occasions across several distinct outdoor spaces. The Ceremony Field offers a manicured lawn framed by towering trees with a natural stage; the Boxwood Yard is enclosed by meticulously groomed hedges; the expansive Reception Field spans 75 by 225 feet with a bandstand; and the Covered Porch overlooks the grounds. The historic house interior includes preparation rooms and a library available to wedding parties. The inn welcomes events year-round, combining two centuries of mountain hospitality with the quiet character of the Blue Ridge foothills.

• Spaces for 180-230 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

White Horse Black Mountain is a nonprofit listening room and event venue housed in the historic McMurray Building at 105 Montreat Road in Black Mountain, North Carolina — about 20 minutes east of Asheville. The building, originally constructed in the 1940s as a Chevrolet dealership, was transformed into an intimate performance and events space by founders Kim Hughes and Bob Hinkle, who opened White Horse in November 2008 following a community-wide renovation effort. The main room spans 3,000 square feet with high arched wooden ceilings that deliver exceptional natural acoustics. It seats up to 180 guests and holds approximately 50 more standing, making it well-suited for weddings, rehearsal dinners, reunions, birthday celebrations, corporate retreats, and seminars. The venue includes a state-of-the-art sound system, a high-definition projection system with a 14×17-foot screen, and a full bar featuring local and regional draft beers, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. An outdoor patio with mountain views provides additional gathering space, and free parking is available throughout the adjacent lots and downtown area. White Horse accommodates outside caterers and food vendors and is ADA-accessible. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the venue offers donor pricing to other organizations with nonprofit status.

• Spaces for 130-350 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Ranch

Taylor Ranch is a fifth-generation, privately owned 500-acre working Quarter Horse and Texas Longhorn cattle ranch in Cane Creek Valley, fifteen minutes from Asheville, North Carolina. The property's seven-acre stocked lake, gently rolling hills, and mountain views set the stage for weddings, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, milestone celebrations, and corporate gatherings. Two lakeside post-and-beam structures anchor the event experience. The Lakehouse spans 6,000 square feet with a full Red Oak bar, central stage, and dance floor. The Waterin' Hole is an open-air covered pavilion set beneath hardwood tree canopies, accommodating up to 130 guests with its own bar, dance floor, and food service areas. Ceremony space at the lakeside deck allows guests to exchange vows at the water's edge. Beyond the main structures, the grounds offer lawn games, a campfire ring with log bench seating, and sport fishing — giving guests reason to linger across the property. On-site event coordination and turn-key planning services are available.

• Spaces for 80-350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Set within a 1,400-acre private retreat in historic Flat Rock, North Carolina, Kenmure Country Club has welcomed weddings and family celebrations for over 30 years, earning its place as a multigenerational gathering spot for life's most meaningful occasions. The heart of the property is a 150-year-old Charleston-inspired antebellum mansion whose grand spiral staircase, sweeping veranda, and windows framing lake and Blue Ridge Mountain views make every arrival feel like an occasion in itself. The venue offers a remarkable range of event settings: the Charleston Grand Ballroom seats up to 260 guests beneath a luminous cupola of windows and a dance floor built for celebrating; the full Clubhouse opens for cocktail receptions of up to 350; and the covered Veranda provides an intimate perch for ceremonies or welcome parties of up to 80, with mountain views as the backdrop. All food is prepared in-house by the Executive Chef — from passed hors d'oeuvres to plated dinners and late-night bites — and a dedicated coordinator manages every detail from rehearsal through farewell brunch, so every host can be fully present for every moment.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

New Beginnings Historic Farm is a working farm and event property set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, five minutes from Lake Lure and approximately an hour from Asheville. The land traces its history to the early 1900s, when it served as a community hub where locals purchased milk, cheese, and meat; its original proprietors, Dr. Adin and Lilly Rucker, were followed by the Biggerstaff family before John and Sheri Crenshaw purchased the property in 2013 and began restoring it to its agricultural roots. The farm's signature residents are a herd of Scottish Highland cattle — a heritage breed known for its long, wavy coat and calm temperament — alongside Nubian dairy goats and a resident fainting goat. Guests can experience the property through guided hiking tours of the half-mile trail, afternoon tea on the historic farmhouse porch overlooking the pastures, and extended farm stays in the on-site Grain Cottage.

• Spaces for 80-500 Guests
• 1 Rooftop
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Breweries

Highland Brewing Company is Asheville's original craft brewery, founded in 1994 by Oscar Wong, a Chinese-Jamaican immigrant who introduced craft beer to the city using refurbished dairy equipment at Barley's Taproom. Today, the company operates an 11-acre campus in East Asheville — formerly the Blue Ridge Motion Picture Studios — with indoor and outdoor event venues, five sand volleyball courts, and an 18-hole disc golf course. The largest independent, family-owned brewery native to the Southeast, Highland has been led since 2018 by Leah Wong Ashburn, Oscar's daughter. The campus accommodates private events ranging from intimate gatherings in the Barrel Room to receptions of up to 350 guests in the Event Center & Rooftop, with Blue Ridge Mountain views and a full stage with audio-visual equipment.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Cliffs at Glassy sits atop Glassy Mountain in Landrum, South Carolina, at an elevation of 3,353 feet, where the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains open into views stretching up to 75 miles on a clear day. The community occupies land once home to the bootleggers of Carolina's Dark Corner, and today centers on a Tom Jackson-designed championship golf course recognized as one of the most scenic in the country. The club's grand Clubhouse features walls of windows framing the mountain views, along with a fine dining venue and bar for members and guests. For ceremonies, the Glassy Chapel offers a glass-enclosed setting with natural stone walls and wood-framed windows overlooking the mountaintop, making it a distinctive backdrop for weddings, services, and concerts. The Overlook Pavilion, set at 3,200 feet, adds a second gathering space for social events with sweeping views. Beyond golf and event space, the community's Wellness Center includes an Olympic-sized pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and fitness programming, rounding out The Cliffs at Glassy as both a residential community and a private club setting for mountaintop celebrations.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Barn

Ray's Place Farm is a barn wedding venue in Mills River, North Carolina, converted from a dairy barn that has been in the owner's family since her great-grandfather's time. The hayloft serves as the main ceremony and gathering space, featuring newly installed flooring and room for up to 150 guests. Additional areas include a flat open area in front of the barn for dining and dancing, a side barn section for tables and activities, and a covered space suited for cocktails and appetizers. The property also includes a log cabin with a private get-ready room and a salon chair available for bridal preparations. Ray's Place Farm imposes no decoration restrictions, giving couples the freedom to personalize every detail of the space for their celebration.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 24 Guests

• Spaces for 250-3,782 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 4 Total Spaces

The Western North Carolina Agricultural Center is an 87-acre multi-purpose complex in Fletcher, NC, managed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Home to the annual North Carolina Mountain State Fair, the center accommodates a wide range of events throughout the year — from trade shows, conferences, and banquets to equine competitions and corporate expos. Four rental facilities anchor the campus. The Davis Event Center delivers 45,000 square feet of flexible exhibit space for up to 3,700 guests, with dedicated breakout rooms, integrated audio/visual technology, and an on-site restaurant. The Expo Building offers 27,750 square feet of open floor space for up to 1,800 guests, with nine large loading doors and a built-in PA system. The Morris L. "Mac" McGough Arena provides 28,800 square feet of enclosed arena space with stadium seating, suited for equine shows, livestock events, and large ticketed productions. For smaller gatherings, the Virginia C. Boone Mountain Heritage Center is a 5,000-square-foot log cabin venue suited for weddings, banquets, and conferences of up to 325 guests.

• Spaces for 200 Guests