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  Castle McCulloch

  3925 Kivett Dr, Jamestown, NC 27282, USA

  • Spaces for 56-300 Guests
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Castle McCulloch is a castle event venue in Jamestown, North Carolina, hosting weddings and receptions, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. Its spaces range across indoor, outdoor, waterfront, and ballroom settings, accommodating groups from roughly 20 to 350 guests. The property offers several distinct venues, each suited to a different scale of celebration. The Crystal Garden Ballroom is the largest indoor space, seating up to 300, while the Great Hall and the intimate lower-level Queen's Chambers handle smaller gatherings. Two outdoor areas, the Great Hall Patio and the Hillside Terrace Patio, overlook the castle grounds and are protected by tent structures from April through mid-November. Rentals include a 6.5-hour event window with tables and chairs, event coordination and on-site management, complimentary parking, rehearsal time, and dressing room and bridal photo access, making the castle a full-service setting for weddings and events.

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  Whitehead Manor

  5901 Sardis Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  Whitehead Manor Conference Center occupies a 3-acre estate in Charlotte's SouthPark neighborhood, built around a historic home more than 100 years old. Exposed wood details, wraparound porches, towering oak trees, and manicured gardens set the property apart from conventional hotel or office settings — offering a quieter, more characterful backdrop for meetings, workshops, and private celebrations. The facility pairs the original manor house with a modern conference center and outdoor courtyard, giving event planners flexibility across multiple layout styles, including lounge, classroom, theater, seminar, and U-shape configurations. On-site event managers coordinate setup and custom furniture arrangements. A/V equipment — 85-inch Samsung Frame TVs, Bluetooth speakers, flipcharts, whiteboards, and full microphone and speaker systems — is available throughout. Catering for breakfast, lunch, hors d'oeuvres, and snacks is arranged through outside vendors.

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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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  Simply Divine Bed and Breakfast

  309 W Divine St, Dunn, NC 28334, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests

  Built in 1906 by U.S. Congressman Hannibal Godwin, Simply Divine Bed and Breakfast is a historic property on West Divine Street in Dunn, North Carolina. The home preserves its original architectural character throughout — 12-foot ceilings, wood-paneled halls, hand-cut oak trim, and a ceiling-height library create a setting that suits weddings, showers, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. The venue accommodates up to 70 guests for indoor events and up to 200 guests for outdoor celebrations on the landscaped grounds. A recently added pergola extends the outdoor entertaining space with additional seating and serving areas. Wedding packages include exclusive property use on the event day, on-site coordination, bridal and groom dressing areas, setup and cleanup, and a self-playing piano with pre-programmed playlists. Five individually decorated guest rooms and a guest house provide on-site lodging for up to 14 members of the wedding party or visiting guests.

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  The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina

  2000 Sailfish Dr, Manteo, NC 27954, USA

  • Spaces for 300-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Resort
  • 1 space at this venue

  The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina is a 13,000-square-foot open-air event venue set within the Pirate's Cove Marina resort on Roanoke Sound in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The space accommodates over 300 guests with waterfront views from every seat. Ceremonies may be held on the marina-facing dock or outdoor lawn, while receptions take place under the pavilion — all within sight of resort yachts and tidal water. The venue includes a 30-foot granite bar, a built-in stage, a 21' x 21' dance floor, round and banquet tables, padded white resin chairs, professional lighting, and WiFi. Rental runs for a full 24 hours — 11 AM to 11 AM — and clients may select any vendor of their choice. On-site resort accommodations at Pirate's Cove keep guests within walking distance throughout the event.

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  Boxwood Estate

  132 Becktown Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028, USA

  Weddings that are breathtaking at a location that exudes romance and charm. the ideal setting for planning your dream wedding. Clearly, there is love in the air! Boxwood Estate is available for social events and business retreats. Boxwood Estate provides its visitors with opulent southern beauty and contemporary conveniences. Hold an extremely exceptional event—the options are unlimited. So many chances to host a spectacular event! Boxwood Lodge was highlighted for its statewide significance in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, and social history when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. The 51 acre estate was divided into 9 smaller portions in 2001 so they could be sold one at a time at auction. The present owners bought Boxwood Lodge and its 51 acres at the auction in order to preserve the land and maintain all tracts and buildings under a single ownership. They wanted to bring back the splendor of Boxwood Estate and preserve both its heritage and its hidden gem for future generations. Since 2002, the manor, cabin, carriage house, and grounds have all undergone extensive renovations that adhere to "standards for rehabilitation and is consistent with the historic character of the property or district in which it is located." The National Park Service of the United States Department of Interior has designated Boxwood, a building that is officially recognized as being historic, as a "certified rehabilitation."

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  The Cliffs at Walnut Cove

  3 Cliffs Ridge Pkwy, Arden, NC 28704, USA

  • 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.

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  Camp Cheerio

  1430 Camp Cheerio Rd, Glade Valley, NC 28627, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests

  YMCA Camp Cheerio sits on 135 acres of mountain land in the northwestern corner of North Carolina, near Sparta in Alleghany County — about an hour from Winston-Salem and just two miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Long known as a summer camp, the property also opens for private group weekends each spring and fall, hosting churches, youth organizations, businesses, clubs, and family reunions for mountaintop getaways of up to 200 guests. Rentals run Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon and include the run of the camp's recreation: archery, BB shooting, canoeing, a climbing wall, putt-putt golf, and a lake slide. Meals are served buffet-style in the dining hall, which accommodates vegetarian and special dietary needs. For couples, the on-site Blessing Chapel is available for wedding ceremonies. Groups gather in a relaxed Christian atmosphere, and the camp is accredited by the American Camp Association.

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  Benjamin W. Best Country Inn & Carriage House

  2029 Mewborn Church Rd, Snow Hill, NC 28580, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  Benjamin W. Best Country Inn and Carriage House is a seventh-generation working family farm in the countryside of Greene County, in eastern North Carolina. Its centerpiece is a late Georgian farmhouse built around 1850, fully restored to its original character and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. The farm offers overnight lodging in the inn and an adjacent cottage, making it a natural setting for weekend getaways and gatherings of family and friends. For larger celebrations, the property is home to The Barn at Nooherooka, a farm-to-barn event venue that hosts up to 400 guests. Weddings, art shows, food festivals, birthday parties, and family reunions all find a home here, set against the working farm's fields and rural surroundings.

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  Port Land Grille

  1900 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA

  • Spaces for 24-150 Guests
  • 4 Restaurants
  • 1 Outdoor

  Port Land Grille is a progressive American restaurant located in Lumina Station, Wilmington, North Carolina, opened in November 2000 by Chef Shawn Wellersdick and floor and wine manager Anne Steketee. The name traces to a formative trip to Portland, Oregon, where the team observed how chefs built menus around regionally sourced ingredients — a philosophy they brought back to the Port City, drawing from both local waters and land while maintaining access to premium products nationwide. The main dining room seats 85 to 100 guests, with pale green walls hung with black-and-white historical photos of Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, and large windows opening onto a landscaped patio with a fountain and live oak trees. The restaurant has earned the DiRoNA Award and consecutive Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence since 2000. For private events, Port Land Grille offers three dedicated spaces: the Airlie Room for gatherings of up to 24, the Parkway Room for up to 60, and the Fountainside Patio and Deck — an open-air outdoor space with a gas fire pit overlooking Lumina Station's pond — for up to 100 guests. Full-restaurant buyouts accommodate up to 150 guests for weddings, corporate events, and large celebrations.

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  Graylyn Estate

  1900 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, USA

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  Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro

  204 Centreport Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409, USA

  • Spaces for 10-1,200 Guests
  • 13 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 12 Meeting Spaces

  Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro Airport is an all-suite hotel set just off I-40, ten minutes from Piedmont Triad International Airport and within 25 minutes of downtown Greensboro and the High Point Furniture Market. The property pairs 219 two-room suites with a sky-lit central atrium, an indoor pool, and complimentary made-to-order breakfast, giving out-of-town guests a comfortable base for multi-day gatherings. For events, the hotel offers 12,865 square feet of flexible space across 12 meeting rooms, handling everything from boardroom meetings to large conferences and social celebrations. The Ambassador Ballroom, the largest room, seats up to 724 guests for a banquet and holds as many as 1,200 for a reception, while smaller salons and boardrooms suit breakout sessions and intimate functions. On-site catering, specialized menus for cultural events, advanced A/V equipment, and WiFi are available throughout, with an event team on hand to coordinate the details.

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  The Stockroom at 230

  230 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

  • Spaces for 175-300 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Loft

  The Stockroom at 230 occupies the second floor of the historic Carolina Trust Building on Fayetteville Street in the heart of downtown Raleigh. The building dates to 1902, and the venue's name traces directly to its past: McLellan's Dime Store operated in the building from 1920, using the upper floors as stockrooms — a history the space now wears as a point of distinction. At 4,748 square feet, the room combines exposed brick walls, warm hardwood floors, and lofty lattice ceilings strung with market lighting. Expansive windows bring in natural light throughout the day, while a floor-to-ceiling chalkboard wall and a handcrafted live-edge wooden bar give the space its character. The venue seats 50 to 175 guests for receptions with a dance floor and accommodates up to 275 for cocktail-style events. The Stockroom at 230 hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate meetings, speaking engagements, and social gatherings. Rentals include tables and chairs, a catering prep kitchen, A/V equipment, and a dedicated venue host. Elevator and ramp access make the space fully accessible.

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  TPC Piper Glen

  4300 Piper Glen Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA

  • Spaces for 16-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Passion and creativity combine at TPC Piper Glen to create one-of-a-kind, unforgettable parties for any celebration. Whether you're organizing a small family reunion, a grand wedding, or a polished corporate outing, our skilled and committed events staff will put all of their effort into making your special occasion genuinely memorable. TPC Piper Glen is the ideal romantic location to celebrate the wedding of your dreams thanks to its stunning vistas and landscapes. Our wedding packages can be customized to include anything you want, whether your dreams are modest or lavish. Your wedding day will be the happiest day of your life thanks to the attention to detail provided by our special events team. At TPC Piper Glen, we specialize in putting together outstanding events that are specially tailored to suit your taste. Your vision and personality will be reflected in every aspect of your event, including the cuisine. For you and your guests, our skilled culinary and private events teams will collaborate to design a cuisine that is delicious and exquisitely presented.

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  The Oaks at Salem

  Apex, NC, USA

  In Apex, North Carolina, The Oaks at Salem is the perfect wedding location. We have everything you need by offering a variety of outdoor and indoor entertaining alternatives. The location is meant to take advantage of the vistas from every vantage point, combining centuries-old elegance with the greatest of modern amenities. This house, which sits on approximately 11 pastoral acres with magnificent hardwoods and lovely landscaping, offers a variety of photographic options. The house's main floor includes a warm fireplace and a balcony with over 1,000 square feet of space overlooking their ceremonial wall, one-acre pond, and freshly acquired rustic barn. Everything you're looking for may be found at The Oaks at Salem! The site offers several choices for both outdoor and indoor entertaining as the finest venue for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and other Triangle celebrations! The location is meant to take advantage of the vistas from every vantage point, combining centuries-old elegance with the greatest of modern amenities. The Oaks at Salem, set on over eleven pastoral acres with thick hardwoods and lovely landscaping, offers a plethora of photo opportunities beyond your wildest dreams. Our ceremonial wall, calm one-acre pond, and newly acquired rustic barn are all visible from the main floor of the house, which includes a warm fireplace and over one thousand square feet of veranda. What distinguishes The Oaks at Salem from other venues? Throughout the planning phase, we pledge to provide you and your event's specifics our undivided attention. You'll work with one of our professional on-site coordinators and a team of trustworthy, passionate, and devoted providers in addition to securing the perfect location for your wedding or celebration. Make a reservation now for memories that will last a lifetime!

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  C.W. Worth House Bed and Breakfast

  412 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

  • Spaces for 20 Guests

  The C.W. Worth House is a Queen Anne–style mansion built in 1893 by Charles W. Worth, a Wilmington cotton and wholesale grocery merchant whose family kept the home until 1944. Today the restored Victorian operates as a bed and breakfast in Wilmington's Historic District, a short three-block walk from downtown restaurants, shops, and the restored Cape Fear riverfront. The inn's seven guest rooms each have a private bath, with WiFi throughout, a gourmet breakfast served daily, and relaxing grounds. Its parlors, porches, and gardens make an intimate setting for small gatherings, and the house hosts private events including small weddings, family reunions, and corporate retreats — with overnight accommodations on site for the guests who gather to celebrate.

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  Wake County Shrine Club

  6015 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA

  • Spaces for 440-700 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom

  The Wake County Shrine Club is a fully functional rental facility in Raleigh, chartered by Amran Temple and open to the public for private events. The split-level space spans up to 12,000 square feet and accommodates up to 440 guests for seated events — including weddings and receptions, proms, class reunions, banquets, and corporate meetings and conferences. The main exhibit hall features a large dance floor, a full stage with a built-in sound system, a full bar with an ABC liquor license, a kitchen, and coat check. An in-house event coordinator assists with seating arrangements, and outside caterers and music vendors are welcome. The property includes 129 marked parking spaces and a well-maintained landscaped lawn.

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  Maple Chase Golf & Country Club

  5475 Germanton Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, USA

  • Spaces for 220 Guests

  Maple Chase Golf & Country Club carries more than 70 years of history on its 300-acre grounds in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The property — once the Cox Dairy Farm — was shaped into an 18-hole championship course by renowned golf course designer Ellis Maples in 1954, when it opened as Pinebrook Country Club. New ownership transformed the club in 2013, bringing a comprehensive renovation and the Maple Chase name, and a 2024 course redesign by Robert Moore intentionally echoes Maples' original vision while reflecting a complete course rebuild. The recently renovated 12,000-square-foot clubhouse — described by the club as "the ultimate gathering spot for members, families, and guests" — sits at the heart of Maple Chase's event life. The Pinebrook Bar & Grille, named in tribute to the club's origins, draws members and guests with seasonally inspired menus, a full bar with fireplace lounge seating, patio dining overlooking the putting green, and recurring events including wine dinners and Music on the Patio evenings. The Chase Pool & Cabana adds warm-weather programming — pool parties, socials, and Dive-In Movies — while a state-of-the-art fitness center and newly added pickleball courts complete the amenity picture. Maple Chase hosts the full range of private events — wedding receptions, holiday celebrations, business meetings, and birthday parties — with a dedicated special events team coordinating every detail.

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  Second Empire and Tavern

  330 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

  • Spaces for 4-300 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Event Space

  Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern occupies the historic Dodd-Hinsdale House at 330 Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh — an 1879 Second Empire Victorian property originally built for Mayor William H. Dodd, featuring fourteen-foot ceilings and deep bay windows. After the Hinsdale family held the estate for nearly ninety years, the building fell into disrepair following John Hinsdale's death in 1971. The Reynolds family acquired and fully restored the property in the mid-1990s, reopening it as a fine dining destination. The restaurant has earned the DiRoNa award twice, the AAA Four Diamond Award three times, and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for eight consecutive years. Executive Chef Daniel Schurr leads the kitchen. The venue hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, and private events across several spaces: formal dining rooms on the main floor, the casual Tavern downstairs with a climate-controlled wine cellar holding more than 250 labels, a glassed Atrium seating 42, and an intimate Chef's Table for up to four guests dining exclusively with the chef inside the kitchen itself.

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  The 1932 Barn

  3900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215, USA

  • Spaces for 144 Guests

  The 1932 Barn stands on century-old Hodge's Family Farm in Charlotte, North Carolina, where a thoughtfully preserved historic barn offers a refined rustic setting for weddings and private celebrations. The Main Barn seats up to 150 guests beneath soaring vaulted ceilings and statement chandeliers, providing a warm, character-filled reception space. The property's distinct areas give the day natural shape: The Meadow is an open-air ceremony space centered on a landmark oak tree; The Courtyard is a covered cocktail area with gazebos and options for lawn games and a bonfire on cooler evenings; and the Main Barn anchors receptions with its historic character and soft interior lighting. Dedicated get-ready suites for wedding parties are available on-site. Located 15 to 20 minutes from Uptown Charlotte and about 10 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the venue is wheelchair accessible and pet friendly.

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