The Space
Biltmore Forest Country Club is a prestigious private country club in Asheville, founded in 1922 when Cornelia Vanderbilt struck the first shot on the Donald Ross-designed golf course. The property sits on 135 acres in the historic Biltmore Forest planned community, originally developed by Edith Vanderbilt, widow of George W. Vanderbilt. The club’s 47,495-square-foot clubhouse was designed by Edward L. Palmer of Baltimore and contains multiple dining and social spaces: the Club Room, Main Dining Room, Turn Room, Grill Room, Grill Porch, Terrace, and Men’s Locker Room Bar and Jake’s Bar for beverages.
Beyond the clubhouse, the property features two championship 18-hole golf courses, 24 guest bedrooms for on-site accommodations, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center with a full range of equipment and massage room, and an Olympic-size pool complex that opened in May 2023, featuring a 25-yard lap pool and zero-entry pool with waterslide. The entire 135 acres is set in the mountains, surrounded by forest, which gives the club a sense of remove and elegance.
Capacity & Layout
The club’s event spaces vary by room and configuration. The ballroom is the primary reception space with picture-window views. Multiple dining rooms within the clubhouse allow you to host different parts of your celebration in different spaces: ceremony on the grounds or in a dedicated space, cocktails in a lounge area, dinner in one dining room, and dancing in another. The outdoor ceremony lawn provides a scenic setting with the manicured landscape and mountain backdrop.
The 135 acres mean you have multiple ceremony locations and plenty of outdoor space for photos and guest activities. The guest bedrooms on site allow wedding parties and close family to stay on the property, which is convenient for an evening wedding or weekend celebration.
Amenities
In-house culinary team provides catering with custom menus. Multiple bars are available for beverage service. The club includes dining venues across the clubhouse. Parking is available on the grounds. Membership is not required to host an event; non-members are welcome. Rehearsals are included with your event package.
Guest bedrooms on site mean your closest family and wedding party can stay overnight. The pool complex, golf courses, and fitness center mean guests have extensive amenities and entertainment options if your celebration spans more than one day. The property feels like a private resort, with all amenities contained within the club grounds.
Location & Getting There
Asheville is in the North Carolina mountains, known for its arts, culture, and natural beauty. Biltmore Forest is a historic planned community built by the Vanderbilt family, so the setting carries significant history and architecture. The club itself is invitation-only to the private membership, though couples can rent the facilities for events without needing to be members.
The club’s multiple dining rooms and large clubhouse mean the entire space is designed for events and gatherings. The ballroom with picture windows and high ceilings provides excellent sightlines and acoustics for speeches and dancing. The multiple rooms allow you to separate loud music areas from quieter dining areas, and the ballroom’s traditional design means a DJ setup works clearly with good sound projection and minimal unwanted reflection across such a large space.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Your price depends on your date, your area, and add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound. Pick your date on our pricing page and you will see your exact price, and just $400 reserves your date.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability, send your pricing, and a $400 retainer reserves your date.
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