The Space
Sixty Acres, A Gathering Place is an award-winning farm wedding venue set on 60 acres of beautiful farmland in Mt Pleasant, in the countryside east of Charlotte. The working farm grows crops year-round, so depending on the season couples and guests might see corn, wheat, or soybeans framing the celebration, and photographers love coming out to capture breathtaking sunrises and sunsets across the land. Recently recognized with a 2025 Best of Weddings award and a 2024 Zola Best of award, Sixty Acres pairs a genuinely beautiful country landscape with a proven track record of memorable celebrations. That combination of scenic, working-farm scenery and award-winning service makes it a standout near Charlotte. For couples who want a beautiful, award-winning farm wedding with stunning country landscapes and gorgeous light in the Charlotte area, Sixty Acres, A Gathering Place is a distinctive and memorable choice.
Capacity & Layout
Sixty Acres, A Gathering Place offers its venue for events of up to 250 people, giving couples the room to host a celebration of nearly any size. The 60 acres of farmland and beautiful country landscape give couples scenic outdoor settings for the ceremony and photos, while the venue’s event spaces host the reception, so the day can flow naturally from an outdoor ceremony to a comfortable indoor celebration with a genuine weather backup. The working-farm setting, with its seasonal crops and stunning sunrises and sunsets, provides a constantly changing, photogenic backdrop. That combination of expansive farm grounds and welcoming event spaces suits both intimate weddings and larger gatherings up to 250 guests, and the venue also hosts corporate meetings, church homecomings, and family reunions, so the team is well practiced at events of all kinds. Having the ceremony grounds and reception spaces together on one 60-acre farm keeps the celebration connected and wrapped in country beauty.
Amenities
Sixty Acres, A Gathering Place backs its scenic setting with award-winning service and genuine country charm. Recognized with both a 2025 Best of Weddings award and a 2024 Zola Best of award, two years running, the venue has a proven reputation for memorable celebrations, which gives couples real confidence. The 60 acres of working farmland, with its year-round crops and breathtaking sunrise and sunset views, give photographers a stunning, ever-changing range of natural backdrops that needs little added decor, which is exactly why photographers love shooting there. The venue offers packages and pricing designed to fit a range of events, from weddings to reunions and corporate gatherings. For the entertainment, the enclosed event spaces give a wedding DJ solid structure and controlled acoustics to build sound and lighting into, so the reception stays lively and the dance floor stays full within a beautiful, award-winning country setting.
Location & Getting There
Sixty Acres, A Gathering Place sits in Mt Pleasant, in Cabarrus County in the countryside east of Concord and within reach of Charlotte. That location gives couples a peaceful, working-farm setting while staying within reach of the Charlotte metro, so guests coming from Charlotte, Concord, and the surrounding region have a manageable drive, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a reasonable trip for anyone flying in. Concord, Kannapolis, and the nearby Charlotte area offer hotels, restaurants, and amenities for out-of-town guests, so the wedding weekend is easy to plan around. Yet the 60 acres of farmland give the property a peaceful, private feel once you arrive, so it still feels like a genuine country escape. That balance of a beautiful, award-winning farm venue with reasonable access to Charlotte is a big part of what draws couples to Sixty Acres, A Gathering Place.
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?
Our wedding DJ packages start at $1,500, and just $400 reserves your date. Your final price depends on add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound.
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 deposit reserves your date.
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