Top Mills River Venues

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 48 Guests

The Argot Room is brought to you by Jargon, an established West Asheville Restaurant. The Argot Room is the perfect event venue for get-togethers of all kinds: brunches, reunions, bachelorette/bachelor party dinners, wedding party or rehearsal dinners, graduation dinners, birthday celebrations, baby showers, business dinners, and even band performances! We are able to accommodate parties up to 50 people, and work closely with our clients to design an experience and menu that is uniquely memorable. The Argot Room has an area for a dance floor and dj to get that party started, and even audio/visual capabilities for special presentations. The space has a similar charm and that vintage vibe that Jargon has, but with even more flair. Your guests will swoon over our cozy lounge areas, overall distinctive design and whimsical atmosphere.

• Spaces for 35-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 3 Total Spaces

Zelda Dearest is an artful love letter to Asheville, where the spirit of southern hospitality comes to life. Hidden away like a secret garden in downtown's South Slope neighborhood, this refined hotel captures the worldly and creative essence of Zelda Fitzgerald. Just as Zelda enchanted the world, this hotel enchants its guests with graceful hospitality, indulgent surroundings, and an irresistible charm. Each unique room in these elegantly restored Victorian buildings is an homage to the historic architecture of Asheville and the artful spirit that surrounds it. When Zelda fell in love with F. Scott Fitzgerald, they spent their lives in hotels and seeing the world. This space embodies Zelda’s romantic, enigmatic spirit and provides the perfect, unique venue for your intimate wedding. Asheville held a special place in Zelda's heart, and we humbly honor her memory through our sincere hospitality, exquisite accommodations, and our adoration for this beloved little city.

• Spaces for 30-40 Guests

The Studio was born out of a vision to create a chic, versatile space in Downtown Asheville that caters to creatives, professionals, and those hosting intimate events, all at an affordable price. With 12 years of experience in Asheville’s hospitality and event industry, I saw a need for a venue that feels perfectly sized for smaller gatherings, without the oversized costs often associated with larger spaces. Whether you’re planning a micro-wedding, rehearsal dinner, or photoshoot, The Studio is designed to provide an inspiring and elegant setting that fits your event and your budget. Hosting an event for 20 shouldn’t come with the same price tag as one for 100, and The Studio offers a solution for those seeking a beautifully modern space tailored to their needs. At The Studio, we believe in supporting Asheville’s vibrant community of creatives and professionals, offering a space where big ideas can thrive in a way that works for the local market.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 4 Barns
• 4 Farms

Welcome to Chestnut Ridge! We’re so happy you found us, and that you are interested in spending time on the ridge with us for your special day. We encourage you to pull up a rocking chair with your favorite person and a cup of coffee while we show you around Western North Carolina’s most desired timeless style venue. We assist modern and professional couples plan an elevated wedding through intentional and purposeful planning, curated designs, in partnership with a selection of carefully hand-picked and vetted vendors to execute the wedding of your dreams while exceeding expectations. This cocktail of luxury vendors available in the beautiful WNC mountains is only offered at Chestnut Ridge through our Planning + Design Services to make your wedding day totally stress free from start-to-finish. Historically known as the Medford Farm, Chestnut Ridge Venue is surrounded by a family homestead on a 150 acre farm. As previous tobacco farmers, Chestnut Ridge is still a successful working farm full of homegrown sugar cane for old fashioned, vatted molasses and grazing livestock.

• 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.

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.

Experience Hilton Garden Inn's stunning outdoor entertainment area, designed to bring people together in the most memorable way. From the warmth of our signature fire pits to the soothing ambiance of flowing water features, every detail sets the stage for an extraordinary experience. Flexible, beautifully appointed seating areas make the space perfectly suited for showers, receptions, family celebrations, and corporate events. And with our exceptional food and beverage team on hand, every gathering is elevated into a true occasion. In the evenings we offer a full dinner menu, including beer, wine and hand-crafted cocktails from our Garden Grille and Bar.

• 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.

• Spaces for 4,000-8,000 Guests

The newly renovated HomeTrust Park is available to celebrate life's special moments, outside of Tourists Baseball.

• Spaces for 100-120 Guests

If you’re looking for an enticing space for your Asheville wedding venue or social event, we offer unparalleled experiences. With fifty-six acres of picturesque beauty, guests can enjoy onsite activities from hiking trails, pond fishing, private cooking lessons with a gourmet Chef, a catered spa session, and more. Located 15 minutes from downtown allows our guests the freedom to tour Asheville’s artistic and historical scenes or journey to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains. Weddings Immerse yourself in Asheville’s outdoor wedding venue at Canaan Valley. Accented with a traditional wedding arbor, our 60x40 outdoor ceremony platform has built-in benches for guests to relish at our forest views. Rain is no worry at Canaan Valley, for we have a tent onsite for coverage. Following your ceremony, guests will wind through 100-year-old trees on a boardwalk leading to The Speakeasy wedding reception area. Are you looking for an intimate elopement wedding? We multiple locations for your 56 acres of property to have your perfect scenic ceremony. Wedding and Event Receptions If you're looking to host a reception or social gathering, our in-house planners will help coordinate to bring your vision to life. Our indoor wedding reception area is a 2000 square-foot indoor space features modern rustic copper embossed ceilings, rose gold details, and a whiskey barrel wall, to name a few. Attached is a 2000 square-foot outdoor reception area with ample seating for guests to enjoy double fire pits, a perfect setting for chilly nights. *If you are interested in reserving just our ceremony site and/or reception space for your event, we can do that! Accommodations Our location boasts two eloquent rentals on property, perfect for wedding parties who seek onsite lodging and family gatherings. Both rated with 5-Star reviews by AirBNB, the Mane House has 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, two fireplaces, and cathedral ceilings. The Hen House has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a double-sided fireplace, and heated floors. For more details about our onsite lodging, click the image below.

Nestled close to Downtown Asheville, White Labs offers a laid-back yet lively setting for gatherings of all kinds. Savor handcrafted brews with ample seating, perfect for catching up with friends or celebrating special occasions. Looking to elevate your experience? Our Biergarten is available for private events, ensuring unforgettable celebrations with personalized touches and plenty of great beer and food!

• Spaces for 100-350 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

"The Venue" is an event facility located in the center of downtown Asheville, and offers a spacious floor plan of 13,000 + sq feet, with three unique sections. Two sections offer private entrances - The Market Street level and The Second floor with a beautiful balcony area overlooking downtown Asheville. Having a characteristic French cottage setting of exposed brick walls, barn ceilings, and vintage tile floors, "The Venue" offers a warm and relaxed atmosphere. With a touch of uniqueness and elegance, this event facility will make any celebration an exceptional experience for guests, as well as the host.

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests

Nestled in fabulous downtown Asheville, NC, UpMarket Gallery offers a one-of-a-kind event space where history and creativity come together in our newly-renovated 100-year old icon of Asheville history. Surrounded by curated artwork, this intimate venue is the perfect gathering space for groups of up to 50 guests, whether you are hosting a private celebration, corporate event or creative workshop. With a rich artistic ambiance and historic charm, UpMarket Gallery provides an inspiring backdrop that makes every occasion unforgettable.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is a private luxury golf community set at 2,800 feet near Asheville, North Carolina, cradled by the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Described as Asheville's only private golf community, the property centers on a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course — a par-71 layout that opened in 2005 — with its Golf House recognized by Golf Digest as the country's best new clubhouse. The Tavern serves as the community's social hub: a roughly 12,000-square-foot Tudor-influenced building with a dining room, bar, boardroom, and an outdoor beer garden suited for live music and casual gatherings. Private events here have included wine dinners, seasonal oyster roasts, holiday parties, and speaker evenings. The complex's large porch and adjacent lawn extend the setting outdoors. An 18,000-square-foot wellness center with indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facilities, spa, and tennis courts completes the on-property offerings. The venue sits ten minutes from the Asheville regional airport and twenty minutes from downtown Asheville.

• Spaces for 30-200 Guests
• 7 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Theaters
• 10 Total Spaces

The North Carolina Arboretum is a 434-acre public garden set in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, and an affiliate of the University of North Carolina system. For nearly 40 years, the Arboretum has cultivated connections between people, plants, and places, drawing more than 500,000 visitors annually to its formal gardens, bonsai exhibition, and over 10 miles of trails. Private event rental spaces span both indoor and outdoor settings — from the fireplace-lit Baker Lobby and open-air Event Lawn to the Heritage Garden's serene plantings, the Blue Ridge Court fountain area, and a stone-tiered Amphitheater — all within the Arboretum's 65 acres of cultivated grounds. Events accommodate up to 150 guests. In-house catering is provided by Food Experience for groups of 20 or more, and a Green Weddings Program supports couples seeking environmentally conscious planning. Buildings and formal garden areas are wheelchair accessible.

• 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 18-90 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The Inn on Biltmore Estate is a Forbes Four-Star hotel situated on the 8,000-acre Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The property has held its Forbes Four-Star designation for 25 consecutive years, with renovated accommodations that reflect the European-inspired character of George Vanderbilt's original estate. For private events and weddings, the Inn offers three dedicated spaces: the Private Dining Room for intimate gatherings of up to 18, and the Olmsted Room and Hunt Room, each accommodating up to 70 guests for receptions and equipped with audiovisual capabilities and high-speed internet. As a wedding venue, the Inn hosts ceremonies and receptions for 45 to 80 guests in indoor and outdoor settings, with access to Biltmore's in-house catering and the full estate grounds. Event attendees also have access to Biltmore House, the estate's winery, outdoor activities, and The Spa at the Inn, which has been recognized as Asheville's top spa resort for 2025.

• Spaces for 50-600 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Hotel
• 8 Total Spaces

Biltmore Estate spans 8,000 acres of Blue Ridge Mountain landscape in Asheville, North Carolina, centered on America's Largest Home — a 250-room French Renaissance château built for the Vanderbilt family in the late 19th century. The estate offers eight distinct wedding and event venues, accommodating gatherings from 20 to 600 guests, ranging from intimate hidden gardens to grand outdoor celebrations framed by mountain views. Venue options span a wide range of settings and character. The Walled Garden surrounds a historic 1895 glass-roofed Conservatory. Diana sits atop a private hilltop hemlock grove with sweeping views of the Biltmore House. Lioncrest, listed on the National Historic Register, pairs a covered open-air veranda with a vaulted-ceiling Grand Ballroom. Deerpark, originally a calving barn designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt, now hosts ceremonies and receptions through its floor-to-ceiling windows and adjacent courtyard. All wedding packages include an open bar, seated or stations dinner, a custom wedding cake, and a two-night stay at The Inn on Biltmore Estate. Dedicated Catering Sales Managers guide couples through the planning process, including long-distance and destination wedding coordination.