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  Childress Vineyards

  1000 Childress Vineyards Rd, Lexington, NC 27295, USA

  • 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.

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  Triangle Lebanese-American Center

  241 Horizon Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615, USA

  • Spaces for 50-150 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Meeting Space

  The Triangle Lebanese-American Center (TLAC) is a nonprofit cultural organization and event venue serving the Research Triangle community of North Carolina. Founded in 1986 by Lebanese community members committed to preserving their heritage, TLAC provides a welcoming space for cultural programs, community gatherings, and private celebrations. The center's two rentable halls — a large room that comfortably accommodates around 150 guests and an intimate studio suited to groups of around 50 — are available for weddings, receptions, and private events. Round tables and white Chiavari chairs are provided at no additional charge, and a fully equipped kitchen supports catering needs. An outdoor deck adds flexible additional space. Outside caterers and decorators are welcome, and alcohol service is permitted with a one-day event license.

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  The Cotton Company

  306 S White St, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  Housed in a historic building in downtown Wake Forest, North Carolina, The Cotton Company brings together a curated marketplace, an art gallery, and an event venue under one roof. The marketplace features roughly 40 vendor booths, while the gallery showcases handmade goods from more than 75 local artisans — with working artists maintaining on-site studios through an Artists in Residence program. Above the marketplace, The Graham offers a flexible event setting suited to weddings, showers, parties, corporate gatherings, and community markets. The combination of historic architecture, a lively creative community, and a downtown location gives the venue an unhurried, distinctive character that works equally well for an intimate celebration or a larger private event.

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  The Siena Hotel

  1505 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests

  The Siena Hotel is a Tuscan-inspired AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, built around the character of an Italian villa. Italian marble floors, hand-selected European furnishings, majestic columns, and antique accents set a distinctive tone throughout the property. The hotel offers 79 guest rooms alongside Il Palio, an on-site Italian restaurant featuring a wood-fired kitchen and a wine program of approximately 400 labels. For private events and celebrations, the hotel provides more than 3,000 square feet of dedicated meeting and event space across several named rooms — each featuring natural light through windows — as well as a private boardroom on the second floor for small-group gatherings. The events team has more than 20 years of experience coordinating weddings and social events at the property, from intimate ceremonies to larger receptions within the hotel's Old World European setting.

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  The Lodges At Eagles Nest

  51 Eagles Nest Ln, Banner Elk, NC 28604, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  The Lodges at Eagles Nest spans 3,000 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina, with elevations reaching above 4,500 feet. At the heart of the community, the Great Camp functions as the social and event hub, anchored by an outdoor amphitheater with a dance floor and a covered barbecue pavilion equipped with a bar area, fireplace, and HD television. Throughout the property, additional gathering spaces include the Eagles Nest Winery, the Epic Chophouse — a fine dining restaurant perched at 4,300 feet with panoramic mountain views — and a Cigar & Wine Bar. From Memorial Day through Halloween, the Great Camp hosts a regular concert series with live bands and community events, including an annual Music Fest and a Fourth of July celebration. The mountain setting, at the edge of North Carolina's High Country, provides a distinctive backdrop for weddings, outdoor receptions, and private celebrations across all four seasons.

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  Heritage Hill Banquets

  5435 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27455, USA

  • Spaces for 140-173 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Historic Space

  Heritage Hill Banquet Facility is a family-owned special events venue housed in a historic log home built in the 1780s and restored over eleven years during the 1970s and 1980s. Set on scenic grounds in Greensboro, North Carolina, the property brings Revolutionary War-era character together with the practical amenities of a full-service event destination. The main reception hall accommodates up to 140 guests at round tables, with capacity extending to approximately 164 during warmer months by way of a 35-foot deck and 14-foot diameter gazebo. The upstairs bridal suite is available for the wedding party, and outside caterers and beverages of the client's choosing are welcome. Heritage Hill hosts weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, birthday parties, baby showers, retirement celebrations, family reunions, and memorial services. In-house silk floral centerpieces and custom framing services are also available on-site.

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  Mediterranean Deli & Catering

  410 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA

  • Spaces for 350 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Rooftop

  Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering has been serving fresh, handmade Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina since 1992. Founded by Jamil Kadoura — who immigrated from Palestine and worked his way from dishwasher to Food and Beverage Director before opening the deli — the restaurant grew from a 12-seat Franklin Street operation with five menu items into a full-service establishment offering more than 63 dishes, a complete bakery, and catering available seven days a week. The catering team brings that same kitchen to a wide range of private events, from weddings and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs to corporate lunches and university gatherings throughout the Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh area. Full-service packages include delivery, event setup with linens and pottery, tuxedoed servers, and menu consultation — with complimentary tastings available for those planning larger events. For groups that prefer an on-site setting, Mediterranean Deli operates The Story, a three-level event venue at 450 W Franklin Street with a rooftop overlooking Franklin Street and capacity for up to 350 guests.

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  Vin Master

  2000 South Blvd #610, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA

  • Spaces for 50 Guests

  Vin Master Wine Shop is a wine bar and retail shop housed in an urban loft at Atherton Mills on South Blvd in Charlotte, North Carolina. Guests can enjoy wine by the glass, or explore the bar's flight program, which offers two to three selections for side-by-side tasting. The shop carries more than 100 retail wines, with staff available to open any bottle for in-venue enjoyment. Weather permitting, additional seating on the patio offers views of uptown Charlotte and the Southend neighborhood. For private occasions, Vin Master accommodates a range of events — from small gatherings and sommelier-led tasting parties to fully catered affairs. Once a month, the shop hosts a wine dinner series, converting the retail space into a dining venue by partnering with a food truck to provide a multi-course menu alongside the evening's wine selection.

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  Traine

  121 Seaboard Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA

  • 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.

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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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  Blitmore

  1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803, USA

  Cornelia Vanderbilt could have chosen any place in the world for her 1924 wedding reception, and she chose Biltmore. Today, you can offer your guests the same tradition of gracious hospitality and unmatched beauty with a wedding at Biltmore.

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  Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery

  195 Vineyard Dr, Elizabethtown, NC 28337, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests

  Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery is a lakeside destination in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, where handcrafted wines meet a full resort of amenities set along the water's edge. Just five miles from White Lake and about an hour from Wilmington, the property pairs manicured grounds and scenic lake views with an unusually broad range of on-site offerings: a winery and tasting room, a distillery, a spa, and a museum housing what the venue bills as the largest celebrity art collection on the East Coast. For weddings and celebrations, the venue offers a gallery ballroom alongside several outdoor spaces, including a lakeside deck for ceremonies against a backdrop of water and trees. An events team with more than 20 years of wedding-planning experience supports both all-inclusive and customizable packages, and award-winning catering and full bar service are handled in-house by the property's executive chef. Corporate groups can book turnkey meeting and retreat packages in a private, distraction-free setting. On-site lodging rounds out the experience, with cottages accommodating up to 84 overnight guests just steps from the event spaces. The Cork Room Restaurant serves Southern-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, and hand-cut Angus beef with live entertainment, and free Wi-Fi and parking are available throughout.

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  Durham Arts Council

  120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701, USA

  • 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.

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  Hudson Manor

  908 Moulton Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA

  • Spaces for 180-250 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 2 Estates

  The Hudson Manor Estate is an all-inclusive wedding venue set on 70-plus acres in Louisburg, North Carolina, roughly 30 minutes north of Raleigh. Operating since 2004, the estate centers on a 1916 Manor House and offers multiple ceremony and reception settings — including a Grand Ballroom, a climate-controlled Chapel, a covered Veranda, and a Lakeview Garden overlooking a private five-acre lake. All-inclusive packages incorporate on-site catering from co-owner and head chef Glenn Cogliati, whose gourmet buffet draws on organic produce grown on the property. Beer, wine, and specialty beverages are covered under the estate's license. Co-owner and certified coordinator Melissa Cogliati provides wedding direction and day-of coordination for every event, alongside tables, Chiavari chairs, linens, and full setup and breakdown service. The estate books one wedding per day and one per weekend, giving each couple exclusive use of the grounds, spaces, and team.

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  North Carolina Botanical Gardens

  NC Botanical Garden Education Center, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA

  • Spaces for 15-150 Guests
  • 3 Meeting Spaces
  • 1 Garden

  The North Carolina Botanical Garden, a public garden affiliated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, offers a distinctive natural setting for private events in Chapel Hill. The James & Delight Allen Education Center — a LEED Platinum-certified building — anchors the indoor event program, featuring flexible spaces for conferences, workshops, luncheons, and receptions alongside covered porches overlooking the Courtyard Gardens. Outdoor options include the Perennial Circle, a round lawn ringed by native wildflowers suited for intimate ceremonies; the covered Sara Waitt Breezeway connecting the Education Center buildings; and the historic Koch Memorial Forest Theatre and Coker Arboretum near downtown Chapel Hill, both offering green-canopied settings for ceremonies and outdoor gatherings. The Garden accommodates weddings, corporate meetings, team workshops, and milestone celebrations, and holds recognition as an LGBTQ+ friendly wedding venue.

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  La Quinta Inn and Suites of Boone

  165 NC-105 Extension, Boone, NC 28607, USA

  • Spaces for 60-120 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Meeting Space

  La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone University Area is a hotel and event venue nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, a mile from downtown Boone and steps from Appalachian State University. For groups that want their accommodations and their gathering space under one roof — wedding parties, corporate retreats, sports teams, and university visitors — this is a genuinely practical and welcoming choice. The on-site meeting room is built for flexibility: banquet and reception setups accommodate up to 60 guests, while theater and classroom configurations extend to 90, all supported by dual mirrored TV screens, surround sound, and microphones. Groups booking 10 or more rooms receive complimentary suite upgrades, a thoughtful perk that elevates the experience for wedding parties and corporate retreats alike. Luxury King Suites with jetted tubs and fireplaces offer a comfortable retreat for couples and key guests. Beyond the event space, an indoor heated pool, fitness center, and complimentary hot breakfast give attendees every reason to enjoy the full stay. The hotel is also pet-friendly with no additional fees — a welcome detail for wedding and travel groups who wouldn't dream of leaving their pets behind.

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  White Deer Park Nature Center

  2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529, USA

  • Spaces for 60-96 Guests
  • 1 Meeting Space
  • 1 Park

  White Deer Park Nature Center is a LEED Gold Certified facility operated by the Town of Garner Parks and Recreation Department, set on the edge of forest and wetlands within a 96-acre park in Garner, North Carolina. The 2,500-square-foot building houses an indoor classroom ringed by floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors that open onto the surrounding woodland landscape, along with a large covered outdoor deck. The Nature Center Classroom accommodates up to 60 guests in banquet, theater, or classroom configurations. Rentals include 13 rectangular buffet-style tables, 60 chairs, a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, and a dedicated on-site facility attendant. The surrounding park offers 1.5 miles of paved trails, a native butterfly garden, and open green spaces — a natural backdrop well suited to small receptions, showers, and private gatherings.

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  Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

  4907 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707, USA

  • Spaces for 20-400 Guests
  • 1 Theater
  • 3 Event Spaces
  • 7 Meeting Spaces

  Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is a Unitarian Universalist congregation in Durham, North Carolina that opens its wooded campus for meeting and event rentals. Set among the trees with ample on-site parking, the fellowship makes its spaces available to members, private groups, and non-profits for gatherings ranging from about 10 people to more than 300. At the center is the Sanctuary, a 4,500-square-foot space with a high vaulted ceiling and auditorium-sloped seating for 350, well suited to weddings, concerts, and worship services. The adjoining Fellowship Hall is an open, multi-purpose room with an attached kitchen that seats up to 150 for conferences, receptions, and musical events. A collection of smaller CARE Building rooms and the Commons Room, which opens onto a wide deck facing the woods, rounds out the campus with flexible settings for workshops, meetings, and receptions.

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  The North Carolina Arboretum

  100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA

  • 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.

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  Meridian Restaurant

  411 Marshall St SW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA

  • Spaces for 35-145 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Meridian Restaurant is a fine dining destination in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, founded in 2007. A James Beard-nominated establishment and two-time winner of the National Elite 10 Best Restaurants Award, Meridian has built its reputation on Mediterranean-inspired cuisine crafted from local, organic, and seasonal ingredients — with everything prepared in-house, from hand-rolled pasta and artisan breads to house-made sausages and fresh mozzarella. For private events, Meridian offers several configurations to fit the occasion. A smaller private dining room accommodates up to 35 guests for business functions and intimate celebrations, while a larger private room hosts up to 100. The bar area seats 35 or accommodates 60 for standing receptions, and the full restaurant is available for exclusive buyout events. Customizable menus — either à la carte or fully designed — are paired with an award-winning wine list, with catering and private chef services also available.

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