Top Asheville Sweet 16 Venues

• Spaces for 80-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Magnolia House is a historic estate and event venue in Hot Springs, North Carolina, built in 1868 on 3 acres of curated gardens at the edge of the Appalachian Mountains. The property hosts micro-weddings, elopements, family reunions, and retreats, with outdoor ceremonies traditionally held beneath a large walnut tree on the estate grounds and indoor options in the parlor during winter months. For traditional weddings, the full estate accommodates up to 80 guests across several event areas: a covered pavilion for cocktails and dancing, an outdoor side lawn for dining, and an indoor dining room as an alternative. On-site lodging in the Magnolia House, the Magnolia Cottage, and the Garden House keeps the wedding party together throughout the weekend — a three-night minimum stay is required for full estate rentals.

• Spaces for 70-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 3 Total Spaces

Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, a member of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is a championship golf resort situated in Waynesville, North Carolina, with the Great Smoky Mountains on one side and the Blue Ridge Parkway and Balsam Mountains on the other. The property has been welcoming guests since 1926, and its 27-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course has been recently renovated. For private events and weddings, the resort offers more than 6,000 square feet of indoor space and 9,500 square feet of outdoor event space. The Event Lawn accommodates up to 300 guests beneath an open mountain sky, while The Grill and Rotunda — a 3,700-square-foot restaurant space — seats up to 150 guests for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and welcome parties. The Watershed, a lower-level tavern with exposed brick walls and a private entrance, is sized for intimate celebrations of up to 70 guests. All events are supported by in-house catering, with banquet menus available and the option to customize. The resort's 111 guest rooms, seasonal outdoor pool, and on-site fitness center round out the experience for guests traveling from outside the area.

• Spaces for 125 Guests

Inn at Tranquility Farm is a wedding and private event venue set on over 60 acres in the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, outside Waynesville. The property offers more than 3,500 square feet of event space across three distinct areas: a 2,500-square-foot pavilion with crystal chandeliers and cedar trusses, a 1,000-square-foot covered porch with panoramic mountain views, and a 1,000-square-foot indoor lounge with a wood-burning fireplace. The pavilion accommodates up to 150 seated guests and serves as the venue's primary reception space, heated and cooled for year-round comfort. The ceremony area is permanently tented, ensuring the original plan is preserved regardless of weather. A commercial catering kitchen is available on-site for the duration of each event, accessible to licensed, professional caterers. Inn at Tranquility Farm offers multiple wedding package tiers — from elopements of up to 20 guests to full Platinum service with plated dinners, bar service, florals, and DJ — as well as a standalone facility rental option. Day-of coordination services are included in most packages.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Cliffs Valley is a private mountain club community set in the Blue Ridge Mountains foothills near Travelers Rest, South Carolina, at roughly 3,100 feet of elevation. It is one of seven communities that make up The Cliffs, a private club network spanning South and North Carolina. At the center of The Cliffs Valley is a 28,000-square-foot clubhouse offering panoramic mountain views and dining. The property is built around a Ben Wright-designed parkland-style golf course, and the community also includes a 15,000-square-foot wellness center with indoor and outdoor pools, along with tennis and pickleball facilities that make up the largest program across The Cliffs communities. The Cliffs Valley sits roughly 25 minutes from Greenville, South Carolina, and about 50 minutes from Asheville, North Carolina, with member clubs and activities including hiking, cycling, and a private dog park rounding out the community's offerings.

• 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 100-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 2 Total Spaces

Perched atop Glassy Mountain in Landrum, South Carolina, The Cliffs at Glassy is a private mountain community built around a championship golf course and a collection of event spaces with sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views reaching up to 75 miles on a clear day. The property is home to two distinct settings for celebrations: the glass-enclosed Glassy Chapel, a stone and timber ceremony space perched on the mountain's edge, and the community's clubhouse, with its grand ballroom, terrace, and event lawn overlooking the golf course. The Glassy Chapel is a non-denominational facility with a maximum capacity of 200 guests, rented from $4,000, and known for the panoramic mountain views visible through its floor-to-ceiling windows. Just a short drive away, the clubhouse offers a ballroom, terrace, event lawn, and private dining room suited to receptions from 100 to 250 guests, with a classic design that nods to Southern country club style. The Cliffs at Glassy sits roughly 45 minutes from both Greenville, South Carolina, and Asheville, North Carolina, making it a scenic mountaintop setting for weddings and other private celebrations.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Domestique, which derives from the French word for "servant," is the label given to cyclists like George Hincapie who dedicate their lives to their team and strive diligently to advance it. The name of Hincapie's contemporary, European-style hotel is therefore appropriate. It is appropriate that the hotel's hospitality matches its high caliber of devotion. Our entire staff is dedicated to providing individualized, passionate service and making your wedding an experience you will never forget. Hotel Domestique offers a peaceful, tranquil retreat in the upstate South Carolina countryside, tucked away at the foot of the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors are transported far beyond the routine of everyday life by the tranquil destination's distinctive, opulent fusion of Old World architecture and modern design, making every stay memorable. The Hotel Domestique has also grown to be a popular starting point for visitors looking for thrilling excursions. Everywhere you go, you can find top-notch hiking, golf, cycling, and fishing. If unforgettable shopping, entertainment, and sightseeing are more your style, you'll appreciate the quick, scenic excursion to experience the renowned arts and cuisine of nearby Asheville and Greenville.

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront

Perched on a riverside cliff above the Nolichucky River near Greeneville, Tennessee, Nolichuckey Bluffs centers on its Glass Chapel, a floor-to-ceiling glass structure set among the woods with panoramic views of the river and the foothills leading to the Smoky Mountains. The setting is intimate by design, with the venue hosting weddings, elopements, and vow renewals for up to 50 guests. Adjacent to the chapel, a restored 1930s log cabin offers a covered porch suited to rehearsal dinners, portraits, or getting ready before the ceremony. The property's grounds extend to river overlooks, open lawns, gardens, a gazebo, and a pavilion, giving couples a range of settings for ceremonies, photos, and gatherings. Nolichuckey Bluffs is also a bed and breakfast, with seven private cabins on-site sleeping two to six guests each. Couples can book the chapel alongside one or more cabins, allowing a wedding party to stay together on the property for the full celebration. An on-site event coordinator and officiant are available to help guide couples through planning.

• Spaces for 30-100 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Event Spaces

The Red Horse Inn is an adults-only bed and breakfast and retreat set in the Blue Ridge foothills of Landrum, South Carolina, on a 200-acre property minutes from Tryon and Greenville. The grounds include a garden-filled courtyard with a pond and patio, hiking trails, and mountain views, with accommodations named for the property's rural buildings, including the Springhouse, Grainary, Hayloft, Carriage Bay, Huntbox, and Stables cottages alongside suites in the main Inn. For weddings, proposals, and private events, the Inn offers three adjoining spaces: the Grand Terrace, a 50-by-120-foot open-air terrace overlooking the Blue Ridge foothills; the Covered Arbor, a sheltered brick-patio space that keeps the surrounding landscape close while offering weather protection; and the Wine Bar, an indoor room with a fireplace and mountain views. Each space accommodates up to 30 guests, and wedding chairs are provided. The property's Wine Bar pours more than 150 wines by the glass or bottle, with self-pour options and a live music and concert series, and the Inn also hosts alpaca wine experiences on the grounds.

• 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 500 Guests

Bear Lake Reserve is a mountain lake community set along the shore of Bear Creek Lake in Tuckasegee, North Carolina, framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Alongside its vacation rental homes and resort amenities, the reserve offers a collection of event settings suited to weddings, corporate retreats, and private celebrations. The Lake Club serves as the natural center of gathering — a 14,000-square-foot lakeside facility with a dining area, indoor and poolside bars, and quick access to the beach, marina, and the lake itself. Mill Pond Pavilion sits tucked beneath the trees near a pair of quiet ponds, a relaxed setting for smaller gatherings and rehearsal dinners, while the Amphitheater and Event Lawn offers terraced, park-like seating for outdoor concerts and larger celebrations. A few minutes away on Shook Cove Road, Castle Ladyhawke — an award-winning venue built in authentic Scottish Border castle architecture — adds three suites, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, an iconic tower, and sweeping mountain vistas. Backed by an on-site culinary team, Bear Lake Reserve pairs its lakeside and mountain settings with spaces for celebrations both large and small.

Castle Ladyhawke is the place to go if you and your family want to experience what it is like to live like real royalty. This stunning venue was constructed in 2005 employing original period style influenced by the real Scottish Border Castles that are located in the highlands of Western North Carolina. The venue sits on 62 acres of land in the mountains of Western North Carolina. What is the result? A masterwork including three stories and 10,000 square feet, complete with stunning stone walls, three opulent suites, a tavern, and its signature tower. The Mountain View Lawn is an exceedingly attractive location to say "I do," as it is positioned perfectly in front of the background of the Blue Ridge Mountains. On the other hand, The Great Hall is ideal for live music and dancing due to its outstanding acoustics. When you factor in the accommodation options at the neighboring Bear Lake Reserve, which are equipped with a variety of amenities, as well as everything that the quaint mountain town of Sylva has to offer, Castle Ladyhawke transforms into a genuine destination for couples who enjoy the mountains.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The General Morgan Inn is a restored historic hotel and conference center in downtown Greeneville, Tennessee, with roots dating to the 1790s as a stagecoach tavern serving pioneers on the western frontier. The current building traces to 1887, when Colonel John H. Doughty built the Grand Central Hotel after the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad reached town, and it later grew under the stewardship of the Brumley family, who added the Crystal Ballroom in 1928 and the General Morgan Room, with its hand-carved blue glass bas-relief mirrors, in 1948. The inn reopened in 1996 following a community restoration effort and is a member of the National Trust's Historic Hotels of America. Today the inn hosts weddings, receptions, galas, conferences, and private celebrations across several event spaces, including a Grand Ballroom that can be divided into smaller salons, a Rooftop Terrace overlooking Main Street, an intimate Library for rehearsal dinners and showers, and a Boardroom suited to executive meetings. Brumley's Restaurant & Lounge, led by Executive Chef Jordan Greene, offers farm-to-table dining built on partnerships with local farmers, and the on-site Mason House Art Gallery features rotating exhibits. The inn also offers overnight accommodations for wedding parties and conference guests.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Farm
• 1 Event Space

Creekwalk Inn at Whisperwood Farm is a bed and breakfast and event venue set on a farm property in Cosby, Tennessee, with creekside and meadow views overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Main Log Lodge offers seven guest rooms built from rustic log construction with knotty pine details, alongside cabin suites and off-site adventure cabins for guests who want to extend their stay. For weddings, the adjacent Whisperwood Lodge provides open-air porch seating for 100 or more guests, while a barn with a fireplace and restrooms serves as a rustic backdrop for receptions, and the farm's lawn accommodates outdoor Tennessee ceremonies of any size. Couples can select a caterer from the venue's approved list or let the on-site wedding planner arrange the full event, and lodging is available on the farm for wedding guests, along with honeymoon cabins for the couple. The property also serves guests with farm-to-table breakfast, dinner service, and prepared hiking lunches, and sits near trails, streams, and mountain scenery suited to outdoor recreation before or after a celebration.

• 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.

• 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.

Taylors, South Carolina has a 16-acre English Conservatory, which is about 25 minutes from Main Street Greenville, South Carolina. Have your wedding or event at a venue that is decorated in a European-inspired design, replete with a Buckingham Palace-like entrance gate and a long double driveway that leads to a big 50' X 60' grand glass English conservatory. Let Camelot Event Group handle the planning so you may take pleasure in the event. In the end, YOU are the honored guest! In Edinburgh West, there are several amenities available. Along with the hire of the house and English Conservatory, our luxurious wedding package also includes catering, flowers, decor, rentals, and coordination. Our bundle assumes 100 visitors. We have space inside the conservatory for up to 230 people. We need 75 guests at a minimum. After reading the wedding package, please complete the contact form to schedule a tour of Edinburgh West. Check out The Gassaway Mansion, our sibling venue, as well. Fill out the contact form on GassawayMansion.com to schedule a tour of the property.

• Spaces for 500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Meeting Space
• 1 Convention Center

Set on a secluded portion of Furman University's 940-acre campus in Greenville, the Younts Conference Center pairs Georgian-style architecture with outdoor patios and manicured landscaping, giving events a picturesque setting well removed from the bustle of the city. The center is built for flexibility. Its space accommodates up to 500 guests for lecture-style gatherings and reconfigures to suit everything from a large multi-day conference or an intimate business meeting to an elegant wedding or a refined dinner. Complimentary amenities include tables and chairs, built-in screens and projectors, wireless internet, onsite staff support, and ample free parking. Furman Catering, the university's in-house team, works with hosts on custom menu planning and flexible service options, rounding out a venue equally suited to receptions, seminars, executive board meetings, luncheons, and outdoor picnics.

• Spaces for 70 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Garden

• Spaces for 60 Guests