Flat Mountain Farm

Flat Mountain Farm

The story of Flat Mountain Farm starts in December 2019, when owners Christopher and Margaret Shutze, the husband and wife duo of Shutze Studio, moved to Highlands with their two young boys to make magic happen. They purchased the property – home to a rustic but...
Nantahala Wedding and Events

Nantahala Wedding and Events

To tell you about Nantahala, we’ll first need to tell you a little about its origins. The Nantahala Story begins when the owners Jody and Stephen Hafey moved from Germany to the US.  The future venue owners then ventured to North Carolina for a late-fall trip and...
Castle Ladyhawke at Bear Lake Reserve

Castle Ladyhawke at Bear Lake Reserve

If you’re looking to get away from it all to say your “I do’s”, but want to stay in close proximity to urban centers, look no further than the picturesque Castle Ladyhawke, located at Bear Lake Reserve. This gorgeous venue is within 2 hours driving from Asheville NC,...
Bear Lake Reserve

Bear Lake Reserve

Imagine 2,100 acres of beautiful secluded forest land in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Picture the rustic elegance of lake and mountain scenery. Green meadows and rolling hills await you at Bear Lake Reserve. It is the jewel of Western North Carolina venues....
Mcguire’s Millrace Farm

Mcguire’s Millrace Farm

If we had to use one word to describe Mcguire’s Millrace Farm it would be majestic. This venue is one of the most unique venues we have had the pleasure to experience. Mcguire’s Millrace Farm is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The small town of...
At A Vineyard in the Mountains

At A Vineyard in the Mountains

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...