Hawkesdene is a Private Mountain Estate located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, unaffected by Hurricane Helene, and two hours north of Atlanta, that hosts reunion-style weddings and other personal and corporate special events. This private estate spans 70 acres in The Great Smoky Mountains. The management team at Hawkesdene warmly invites couples planning for a truly remarkable wedding event. What makes this property unique is its private exclusivity; The entire estate is yours and your guest's alone, with no curfews, for the duration of your stay. Attention to detail here is second to none, as you’ll see the moment you arrive.

Facilities and Capacity

• Onsite accommodations for as many as 122 guests

• Event facilities for up to 125 guests

• We host just one group at a time, ensuring personal use of the entire estate, elegant accommodations, and beautifully manicured grounds and gardens.

• Our continuous hands-on improvement of, and investment in, this property helps keep Hawkesdene's offerings at the highest level with the nation's best wedding venues.

• Hawkesdene's expansive property is highlighted by a host of spectacular backdrops and outdoor spaces for ceremonies, all of which you can choose from before, and even on, your special day.

• One very popular ceremony location is our covered bridge perched over Phillips Creek, framed by woods that change with the seasons.

• Our open lawn is ideal for larger groups and boasts a beautifully-designed pergola with lush floral gardens and mountain views. Smaller, more intimate ceremonies have taken place with our llama and alpaca stable as a rustic, heartfelt backdrop. You will see our friendly llamas and alpacas grazing in the pasture.

• Receptions are held in our spacious open-air pavilion, which is attached to the main house and overlooks Phillips Creek.

The pavilion includes: *Custom-designed, matching farm tables and dining chairs, plus lounge furniture; *A grand stone fireplace; *A brand-new audio/video sound system with designated WiFi; *Refrigerator storage for your beverages with a commercial icemaker, and food and beverage stations.

Dining typically takes place under the stars in our adjacent pavilion courtyard. If need be, however, romantic clear or white-top tents can be set up attached to the pavilion for additional covered space.

Services Offered
Hawkesdene takes great pride in its bold differentiation from “same-day” venues, where you’re in and you’re out so quickly there's no time to relish in the creation of your lifelong memories. An extended stay here is about bringing all your close friends and family together for a comfortable, relaxing, private getaway in the mountains. Add to all of that, an abundance of chef-created, delicious cuisine, with our professional service staff here just for you.

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