Event & Wedding Venues in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina

We Are Passionate When It Comes to Our Chocolate. We have been “Crafting Sweet Memories” for three generations. Now you can bring those sweet memories home to your family and friends. You will appreciate the quality that comes with care and dedication to crafting small batch, handmade chocolates. We also have brittles, signature toffees, caramels, salted caramels, peanut butter meltaways and sugar plums!

Group Reservations: Nestled in a private cove on 70 acres adjoining the Nantahala National Forest, Hawkesdene is a mountain lodging experience unmatched in the area -- an elegantly appointed estate with private rooms and cottages -- A picturesque setting for romantic getaways, family reunions, business retreats and weddings. Just minutes away, you can enjoy golf, fly fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, scenic drives, shopping and white-water rafting.

BEAUTY AND CHARM FOR ALL YOUR SPECIAL EVENTS ​The perfect venue for weddings, family gatherings or celebrations of life. A memorable location for meetings, classes, gala dinners, trade expos and cultural events, as well as concerts, dances, community events and children's programs. The restored former courtroom upstairs provides great flexibility in your planning. A ground floor meeting room allows for smaller gatherings or an extension of your main event. A full catering kitchen enhances your occasion. Come experience the quaint serenity of a bygone era at the Beal Center.

Event & Wedding Venue - Conferences & Retreats Seating for 230 persons Lodging: 6 rooms for 30 people capacity

WEDDINGS At Sky Valley Country Club. You have just discovered the ideal venue for bridal luncheons, showers, rehearsal dinners, weddings, and receptions. You will be delighted with our world class setting and the personalized service provided by our staff. Sky Valley Country Club is nestled in a lush valley surrounded by mountain vistas, amidst beautiful water features, quaint bridges, historic landmarks and the incredible natural beauty that our Blue Ridge Mountains flora perfectly displays. You will be thrilled with the stunning backdrops these settings will provide for your Wedding portraits. The New Sky Valley Clubhouse is 13,000 square feet, and opened in June 2013. It is architecturally stunning, offering a comfortable, yet refined ambiance of rustic elegance to welcome your guests. The dining room features high ceilings, ambient lighting and showcases a floor to ceiling fireplace that accentuates this beautiful room. Ideal for any event, the dining room comfortably accommodates up to 150 seated guests, or a strolling reception of 200. Sky Valley Country Club’s professional staff looks forward to serving you. Our Clubhouse Manager/Events Coordinator ,Elizabeth Truax and her team offer you extensive expertise in event service. Taking advantage of the resources Rabun County provides as the Farm-to-Table Capitol of Georgia, you can expect amazing seasonal, fresh ingredients prepared by our Chef . Our Culinary Team will ensure that the quality of the cuisine style you select will be the best to compliment your occasion. Our Chef is just as creative with Vegan dishes and other special dietary requests, so you can be assured that every guest is treated to tantalizing taste selections of your choosing Our Clubhouse Manager/Events Coordinator, Elizabeth Truax has vast experience and has specialized in working with clients to create an experience offering you the ideal canvas to create your own masterpiece. You will find Elizabeth able to be of tremendous service, focusing on every detail to make your Wedding Day perfect. We offer your choice of seated/plated meals, buffets, and food station menus in several price packages. The beverage tier selections include signature cocktails and mocktails. The wedding packet includes floor plans, rental fees and what your rental fee includes. Contact her today to request your wedding information. We know you will appreciate our complimentary audio/visual services and state-of-the-art sound system. Please don’t forget to check with us about availability to save your special date