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We are located in one of the most scenic spots in the Blue Ridge Area. Only minutes from historical downtown Asheville, we offer a variety of beautiful locations that can be customized for your wedding, party, conference or workshop.

We offer several picturesque locations to hold weddings, corporate picnics, or any outdoor event. We can provide custom wedding tents with all the trimmings and can make arrangements for any size gathering, from 2 to 2,000 at our beautiful lakeside location. The Lake Eden Barns offer a rustic & historic indoor venue for parties of up to 150. You may also choose to hold your event on the “Overlook.” This favorite spot of our guests includes a custom designed stage that overlooks scenic Lake Eden and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The view combined with our arched bridge over the stream provides for a beautiful bridal path leading to the overlook. This location is the perfect spot for parties, receptions, or any type event.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,010

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,405

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,007

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,478

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Barn
Campsite/Cabin
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
July
November

Reviews of Lake Eden Retreat

Marianne
Marianne Sent on 07/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous site, fantastic staff

Leigh at Lake Eden Events has been a joy to work with. I love his personal attention to everything at this gorgeous venue. We worked closely with him to design and conceptualize our huge family event. And then to redesign it for a few intimates as required. Leigh and his staff have gone above and beyond our expectations - We cannot recommend them enough!
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Kelsey Sent on 05/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Lake Eden was the most amazing venue!! The 360 mountain views were stunning. We opted for a tented wedding by the water and with a bonfire (that they will set up for you). They provided a golf cart attendant for our guests that had some trouble getting around and allowed us to use the whole guest house to get ready in. Leigh and his staff were beyond accommodating. I would 100% recommend this venue to everyone getting married or having any special event.
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Melissa Sent on 12/31/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Lake Eden was the most magical place to get married! I can't imagine having tied the knot anywhere else. There really is something special about it. The grounds and views are breathtaking and I love the history of the place. The owners are awesome and so friendly and accommodating to work with. They definitely felt like friends :) I highly recommend getting married at Lake Eden!
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Jennifer Sent on 10/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I are so glad we found Lake Eden as our wedding venue. By the time we found it, we were getting frustrated because we looked at several venues, but none of them fit our vision. The moment we arrived at Lake Eden, we knew we found the place! Leigh and Jessica are great to work with and made sure that not only that we were happy, but our family members and guests were as well. As other reviewers have mentioned, there is no back up plan for rain. We were ok with that because we knew we wanted an outdoor wedding. Well, we definitely got one, with hurricane storms raging around us. Regardless, everything was PERFECT! Lake Eden has a great team and made sure our parade couldn't be rained on. We were told by our photographer that these were definitely the toughest circumstances she ever shot in, but with the team prepared to do anything that was needed, it all went great. Regardless of the weather, our day went off without a hitch and we have the Lake Eden team to thank for that. The setting was still beautiful and we are so glad we booked this venue. Our guests all had a great time and we love that so many of them partied on in rain boots! We were able to fit our family and wedding party in the cabins that are on site, which worked out really well! It was great to have everyone so close and within walking distance to the ceremony and reception fields. We definitely recommend Lake Eden for your wedding. Thank you Jessica and Leigh for all of your help! Your venue made our big day so special!
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Sara Sent on 09/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The staff at Lake Eden are simply remarkable and the property is absolutely breathtaking! We searched almost every wedding venue in and around Asheville, NC and chose Lake Eden because it was by far the best fit! We loved that we could have the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all in one place and our out of town guests were able to fit comfortably in the on-site cabin rentals. It made for a magical and perfect wedding weekend without ever having to leave Black Mountain. We highly recommend taking advantage of Jessica Wharton (onsite event/wedding coordinator)- she made planning so easy! If you're looking for a relaxed, picture-perfect, mountain setting for your wedding then you should definitely check out Lake Eden!
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Jessica Sent on 05/22/2017
4.6 out of 5 rating
My indoor/outdoor Spring wedding at Lake Eden was absolutely beautiful and so much of that was simply due to the surrounding Western North Carolina mountains and the landscape of the valley. Leigh and his event staff are highly seasoned professionals and able to meet the needs of any size wedding, considering they host LEAF (a beloved and popular music & arts festival) biannually, which hosts thousands of people over a 3-day period. There are numerous photography options on-site as well as traditional and alternative ceremony locations. The Barn was an excellent selection for our indoor reception and required minimal decorations as it is already a beautiful, rustic and well-maintained building with charm & character. Staff provided golf carts for our guests who were unable to cover the land by foot. As requested, they gave special attention to my grandmother who has difficulty walking far distances and using stairs. I highly recommend Lake Eden for weddings!
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User1503730 Sent on 01/11/2014
4.6 out of 5 rating
We really wanted a venue where our families could stay on site and that wasn't too formal. In addition to being an incredibly beautiful place to get married, the whole process was a breeze. Leigh and Jessica handled the logistics beautifully - and when you've got 100 people coming in from all over the country for the weekend that's important. I cannot recommend Lake Eden highly enough - they really did everything.
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Tracy Sent on 08/28/2013
4.6 out of 5 rating
As soon as I saw Lake Eden online I knew I had to go view the property in person and the moment I set foot on it I was blown away. It is absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I had in mind for my wedding. We were able to have an outdoor ceremony, barn reception, and plenty of lodging for our wedding party all onsite. We also decided to use them for our coordination services. The owner, Leigh, was really great and responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Property/Venue: The property is breathtaking. It has scenic mountain views, lush greenery, and several lakes. It also has a fantastic 2 story barn and 6 houses that can be rented by guests. Its truly picture perfect. The barn turned out to be a perfect reception site and because of weather we had to switch the ceremony there as well and it turned out beautiful. Lodging: Each lodging is unique and offers something special. My husband and I stayed in the Studio which was cozy, yet modern on the inside. Overall we loved it but there were a few things that could be tweaked. TV could be upgraded to one with a DVD player, dryer needs to be fixed, and toilet flap doesn't attach correctly so toilet runs constantly unless you push the flap down. Also, all the houses were tidy but could use a better cleaning before guests arrive. We found a bandaid right under our futon couch which was off putting. Coordination: Overall, Jessica did a good job the day of the event. She was far less expensive than others I got quotes from and at the end of the day got the job done and she knows the property and rules inside and out. Design really isn't her thing so I would stick with the basic wedding day package and hire a designer unless you are comfy doing it yourself. I was also a little disappointed that all our items were not brought back to our house like our contract stated and instead we had to go back to the barn to load everything up.
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Alycia Sent on 06/05/2008
4.2 out of 5 rating
Interactions were very personal, and everything I needed was taken care of.
Folly Bride
Becky Sent on 10/24/2011
3.7 out of 5 rating
Lake Eden was absolutely beautiful and the staff was extremely helpful. We rented all of the lodging on site and used the barn for the rehearsal dinner. Everyone raved about how beautiful it was.
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Awards

12

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Swannanoa Flower Shop Swannanoa Flower Shop Wedding Florists

We are located less than 5 miles from this venue. We are local and are prices are very reasonable. Please do not overlook a hometown professional by going to an over priced larger city florist Our designs rival anyone's in Asheville.

Jeanne's Hair & Makeup Studio Jeanne's Hair & Makeup Studio Wedding Hair & Makeup

This is a special place for special weddings. It is captivating! I have served many wedding parties,for hair and makeup at Lake Eden,and brides have been very pleased with their choice. This place will take your breath away. JEANNE'S HAIR AND MAKEUP STUDIO.

Occasions by Emily Occasions by Emily Wedding Florists

Lake Eden provides beautiful spaces for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Our brides who choose this venue are able to express their creative visions in so many different ways with a backdrop of the lake, mountain vistas or an authentic rustic barn. Lake Eden is a truly exceptional choice for a destination wedding.

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Lake Eden Retreat frequently asked questions

Lake Eden Retreat includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Lake Eden Retreat for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Campsite/Cabin
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Resort
Lake Eden Retreat offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Lake Eden Retreat offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Lake Eden Retreat offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Lake Eden Retreat is recommended by 87% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in quality of service, 4.5 in value, 4.4 in professionalism, 4.3 in flexibility and 4.2 in average response time.

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