by Dow Oak Events | Jun 2, 2026 | Asheville, Event Recap
Programs kept flipping over in the breeze at Castle Ladyhawke on May 29, and people used them like little fans while we waited on the balcony. Out past the railing, the hills in Tuckasegee, NC looked soft and dark, and the music floated out thin at first, then fuller....
by Dow Oak Events | May 26, 2026 | Asheville, Event Recap
Amy was stacking raffle tickets into a glass bowl while the first laugh from the photo booth floated over the carpet at Harrah’s Cherokee. I could hear slot chimes out past the doors, but inside it was badges, name tags, and people finding their tables in...
by Dow Oak Events | May 26, 2026 | Asheville, Event Recap
At McGuire Millrace Farm, Angela paused at the corner of the lawn while Patrick eased into Canon in D. The breeze pushed her veil just enough to make her laugh quietly, and Thomas rubbed his palms against his jacket like he was trying to press the nerves back in. From...
by dowoakevents | Aug 23, 2020 | Asheville, Event Recap
Mountain Views for Miles Being based in central North Carolina, we don’t see a lot of mountains in our day-to-day lives. While we do have some hills, it’s always a treat to be able to head out west. The mountains of NC definitely have a lot of very cool...
by dowoakevents | Aug 23, 2020 | Asheville, Event Recap
A Venue With Variety When first arriving at Bear Lake Reserve in Tuckasegee, NC, there’s a feeling of entering an entire new community. Clubhouses, amphitheaters, and even a lake… it’s definitely an inclusive experience. Sometimes with wedding...
by dowoakevents | Aug 23, 2020 | Asheville, Event Recap
A Truly Rustic Venue Many places use the term “rustic” to describe themselves. But we’ve actually seen very few locations that truly embody rusticness. The word itself means “of or relating to the countryside; rural.” And we see many...
