Boone is a lovely North Carolina city set amidst the backdrop of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, home to pioneer-themed attractions such as Daniel Boone Park, the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum, and the long-running seasonal outdoor drama Horn in the West. Many beautiful wedding venues are accessible via the region's beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, offering stunning outdoor ceremony sites in the shadow of the gorgeous nearby mountain range. Classic farmsteads provide rustic accommodations for receptions, offering built-in dance floors and outdoor recreational opportunities for wedding parties and guests. Many venues offer overnight accommodations for out-of-town guests, including camping experiences set on acres of rolling farm landscape.
The Overlook Barn
The Overlook Barn offers stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountain landscape from its scenic location atop beautiful Beech Mountain in the town of Banner Elk. The barn was fully renovated in 2015, retaining its original rustic charm but adding modern comforts and amenities for private special event rentals, including wedding ceremonies and receptions. More than 6,500 square feet of event space can accommodate up to 250 guests for seated receptions, with additional space available with tent rentals on the barn's grounds. The neighboring Cliffside Barn was added to the property in 2016, showcasing original wood floors, a beautiful chandelier centerpiece, and a glass-paneled garage door that can be opened for outdoor cocktail reception events.
830 Elderberry Ridge Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604, Phone: 828-414-1156
Art of Living Retreat Center
Art of Living Retreat Center is a unique 380-acre event venue set within the majesty of the Boone's Blue Ridge Mountains area, home to a boutique hotel and a traditional ayurvedic spa. The retreat center offers several wellness package options for all guests, including yoga courses, spa treatments, and nature walks for groups of all sizes. An onsite banquet hall showcases stunning mountain views and specialized vegetarian catering menus for wedding receptions, while a hillside hall offers a tiered space with unique staging for ceremonies and receptions accommodating up to 300 guests. Several other onsite venue areas are also available for wedding festivities, including a large main hall and four flexible-configuration veda halls. Couples should note that due to the venue's focus on wellness, all events must be alcohol-free.
639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NC 28607, Phone: 828-263-4910
Daniel Boone Native Gardens
Daniel Boone Native Gardens are a beautifully-landscaped botanical garden space in Boone that opened to the public in 1966, specializing in plantings of native North Carolina flora. The gardens, which are open seasonally between May and October, were designed by famed landscape architect Doan Ogden and are home to stunning landscape features such as a bog garden, wishing well, rockery, and gatehouse. The venue's Squire Boone Cabin also serves as an example of the type of cabin lived in by the facility's namesake, American pioneer Daniel Boone. Wedding ceremonies and receptions at the venue can accommodate up to 200 guests and can be held at multiple sites throughout the garden, including the Boone Cabin.
5801, 651 Horn in the W Dr, Boone, NC 28607
Jones House Cultural and Community Center
Jones House Cultural and Community Center is an historic home constructed in 1908 by Dr. John Walter Jones, one of the Boone area's first physicians. The home was sold to the City of Boone in 1983 and is now preserved as a cultural and community center, honoring the wishes of former home owner Mazie Jones Levenson. Today, the home retains its historic condition, showcasing original furniture and belongings of the Jones family, including an antique 1907 sewing machine. Up to 50 guests can be accommodated within the home's special event spaces, making it an ideal spot for intimate receptions. Larger wedding groups can be accommodated with use of the home's indoor spaces and outdoor property lawn, which makes a great site for wedding ceremonies and photography.
604 W King St, Boone, NC 28607, Phone: 828-268-6280
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Sky Retreat is a rustic, elegant wedding venue in Purlear, set on a splendid 30-acres estate featuring gorgeous views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces are offered for wedding ceremony and reception rentals, accommodating up to 200 guests. Facilities include the venue's enclosed 6,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, which is home to a built-in dance floor, a catering receiving kitchen, and an in-house DJ area. Several outdoor areas are offered for scenic ceremonies, including a grassy knoll with mountain backdrop views. A covered veranda makes a great space for cocktail receptions, showcasing amenities such as a grand fireplace. Guests and couples can stay on site at the venue during long wedding weekends and can enjoy onsite recreational opportunities such as kayaking, mountain biking, and paragliding.
432 Cascade Dr, Purlear, NC 28665, Phone: 336-973-0444
The Barn on New River
The Barn on New River is West Jefferson's premiere special event venue, located along the banks of the scenic New River in the shadow of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. The venue is home to a renovated post-and-beam-style barn constructed from pine trees chopped on site, offering a streamlined bar, acid-stained concrete flooring, and a beautiful outdoor cocktail area. Ceremony and reception packages are available for making perfect wedding memories, offering access to the venue's bride and groom prep suites, interior and exterior event spaces, and use of the venue's Sonos sound system. Up to 200 guests can be accommodated throughout the venue's various event spaces. A lovely honeymoon suite is available for couples to stay in on the night of their wedding, included with event rental packages.
3364 Lower Nettle Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694, Phone: 704-798-3512
Twickenham House
Twickenham House is one of the most stunning special event venues in North Carolina High Country, located on 400 acres of gorgeous park-like landscape within the heart of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. The spacious venue is a perfect location for rustic wedding ceremonies and receptions, home to a charming Old English-style manor home that offers more than 11,000 square feet of event space. Up to 200 guests can be accommodated throughout the facility, with space for 40 additional guests at the facility's spacious guest cottage. The estate and its grounds can be rented for four or more days at a time, making it a perfect choice for destination weddings bringing in out-of-town guests for wedding parties.
Johnson Hollow Rd, Jefferson, NC 28640, Phone: 919-604-9391
Valle Crucis Apple Barn
Valle Crucis Apple Barn is an historic apple barn located on the grounds of the spacious Valle Crucis Conference Center at the Historic Mission School, which was originally constructed in 1911. Despite its name, the venue was never used as an apple barn facility, instead operated as a dairy barn throughout much of the 20th century. Today, it is known as one of Banner Elk's premiere special event venues, hosting community gatherings, square dances, and private special events such as wedding ceremonies and receptions. Church pews from the Patterson School in Lenoir can serve as wedding seating, arranged throughout the barn's interior. A full hospitality kitchen is available for onsite catering prep, with audiovisual equipment available for rental and use by event vendors.
4730 NC-194, Banner Elk, NC 28604, Phone: 828-963-4453
White Fence Farm
White Fence Farm is a gorgeous Tennessee farmstead located just across the North Carolina-Tennessee state line from Boone, less than 20 minutes from the city's downtown district. The rustic farmstead venue is set on 105 picturesque acres, showcasing a landscape of quaint rolling hillsides and valleys. An open-air barn offers space for catering preparation and restrooms for guests, with an adjacent dance floor providing space for reception festivities for happy couples. Other event venue accommodations on the farmstead property include an historic 1940s-era farmhouse, several vintage campers, and a prop room that can be used as a bridal preparation suite. Wedding guests are welcome to camp on the property throughout event rentals.
140 Appalachian St suite d, Boone, NC 28607, Phone: 828-202-4262
