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Jeanne Sommer
Jeanne Sommer
Owner

Woman-owned

18 years in business

We speak English

25 team members

HIDDEN RIVER EVENTS is a farm wedding venue in Asheville, North Carolina. Set across 20 acres of flourishing pastures and green spaces, this beautiful event facility is the perfect spot to say "I do." This spacious property boasts river frontage for ceremony and just for fun, along with flower gardens and breath taking mountain veiws.

Facilities and Capacity
Overall, this flexible and all inclusive venue can accommodate up to 225 guests and be adapted to suit the size and style of your gathering, from casual to formal. For your reception, you can step into the 6,800-square-foot artisan tent for an evening of dining and dancing. Brimming with vintage charge, utilizing farm tables, vintage table ware and hanging greenery, this gorgeous space is made for catching up with loved ones. It features chandeliers, string lighting, a fire pit, onsite bathrooms, and room for lawn games or just exploring our gardens, and animals. Depending on the season, the tent can be air-conditioned with ceiling fans during hot weather or warmed with heaters in the winter. Couples have a choice of site only (DIY) or our signature complete, truly all inclusive Mountain Elegance pacages that make planning stress free and complete pricing known at the time you sign your contract. There is no other place like this!

Services Offered
Hidden River Events offers an all-inclusive package to provide you with all the necessities for your milestone occasion. This service includes event planning, set-up/clean up, day-of coordination, food, all wedding floral, dessert/wedding cake, photography, bartending, rehearsal dinners, morning after brunches, on-site and off-site housing, and much more. You are free to customize each option to your liking, selecting recommended vendors that reflect your specific requirements and preferences. Saturday and Wednesday packages offer multiple nights of onsite accommodation, hosting at least 30 people onsite, so you can host multiple events and make lasting memories with family and friends. Booked couples receive access to a password protected website that includes EVERYTHING you need for your wedding planning experience along with our preferred Event Manager, to guide you every step of the way.

The venue has a sister venue, with a gorgeous inside space and a homestead that sleeps up to 19 and feels like a national par lodge. Some couples combine their events at both venues: rehearsal dinner at the sister venue and reception at the farm, with onsite housing at both sites, for cost savings and convenience.

Cuisine
At Hidden River Events, you are welcome to choose your own caterers for the day, or you can use the venue's preferred providers. These talented culinary experts can prepare a meal to remember.

Check out the website for a complete list of everything that is included and the total cost of your event, known at the time of contract signing: www.hiddenriverevents.com/hidden-river/. Check out our sister venue: www.hiddenriverevents.com/the-oaks/

Pricing & Deals

$10,000 starting price
Reception
$4,986 starting price
These prices are available for the months of Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

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FAQ

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

No

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

$4,986

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

$4,978

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

Multiple

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Campsite/Cabin
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Resort
Waterfront

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
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

March
December

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Reviews of Hidden River Events

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Hidden River Events receives high praise from multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, stunning venue, and ease of planning. The staff, including Grace, Haley, and Jeanne, are commended for their professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail, making the wedding planning process streamlined and stress-free. Reviewers highlight the beautiful scenery, professional vendors, and inclusive packages provided by the venue, while also mentioning the on-site housing options and delicious catering offerings as standout features. Overall, Hidden River Events is highly recommended for those seeking an all-inclusive and picturesque wedding venue in Asheville, North Carolina.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Hidden River Events receives high praise from multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, stunning venue, and ease of planning. The staff, including Grace, Haley, and Jeanne, are commended for their professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail, making the wedding planning process streamlined and stress-free. Reviewers highlight the beautiful scenery, professional vendors, and inclusive packages provided by the venue, while also mentioning the on-site housing options and delicious catering offerings as standout features. Overall, Hidden River Events is highly recommended for those seeking an all-inclusive and picturesque wedding venue in Asheville, North Carolina.

Weddingwire
4.7/5 114 reviews
Google
4.5/5 215 reviews
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 09/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day!

This venue was beyond perfect! Not only is the property absolutely stunning, but they made the whole process so easy and were incredibly helpful. As a person who doesn't like making decisions, it was so helpful to have so many options already included with the venue. All the vendors they use are amazing and contributed to a perfect day for us. The flowers were so so beautiful, the food was delicious, and the DJ matched the vibe of the party perfectly. You can tell they have been doing this for a while and know how to do it right! We got so many compliments about our wedding day. It was exactly what we wanted, thank you so much for helping our perfect day come true!
Dan
Dan G. Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Recent Uninformed Review

My daughter and husband were married at this site in June 2022. We toured in fall of 2021, after what was then a serious flood. We, like most of the people who use this venue, arranged to stay on the site with the full wedding party and family members for 3 full nights and 4 days. So unlike the individuals that are commenting, we have first hand knowledge of the venue, the staff and the owner. First, the area that is shown fully flooded recently, is well above where past flooding has occurred. There is no way that anyone with knowledge and experience with this property would ever have thought that those upper pastures would flood at such a high level. Look at the picture of the reception tent. Water is almost to the tent level which is close to 9-10 feet off of the ground. This tent sits 400-500 yards from the river and is elevated from the river area in two progressions. The flood in 2021 didn't make it past the ponds at the first progression. No one could have anticipated anything like this. I would ask the individual who took this video that has caused all these callous comments that if they were so intelligent and had such foresight, why did they remain on the property during the storm or for that matter why did they book a venue that they knew would flood so dangerously? And the answer is simple, because they didn't know what was going to happen. Just like the owners and staff did not know or anyone else for that matter in the entire region. Please have a bit more empathy for people who are suffering and have lost maybe everything they have. I have met them and worked with them, seen them with their animals and I know that they are distraught over what has happened, so callously commenting with no first-hand knowledge of the geography or people just to make yourself feel better about your views on animal well-being has done no one a service, but has materially impacted real human beings. Good human beings.
Peyton
Peyton Sent on 07/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So so beautiful

Our day was so perfect! Haley and Grace were so easy and wonderful to work with during the planning process. Having most vendors in-house and “included” in the pricing made things very streamlined. We got endless compliments from our guests, and the property was in full bloom and so beautiful for our July wedding. Don’t be scared of a summer wedding!! The florists Kari and Whitney took my vision and executed it better than I could have ever imagined! I asked them to do things they had never done before, and they absolutely crushed it, making every detail perfect and making our day that much better! The day moved seamlessly from pre-ceremony drinks to our beautiful ceremony under the tree, back to the garden bar for cocktail hour, and then to the tent for the reception.

My only heads up for future couples planning a wedding would be to really understand the pricing up front on what’s included and what isn’t. It’s in the contracts, but we didn’t realize some pricing with housing on the venue, so we undercharged our guests staying at the venue - by a lot - and we didn’t realize cocktail hour food wasn’t included in the original catering costs at first. So things ended up being a bit more than we originally anticipated but it was all worth it! Also make sure you have someone that is willing to be your worker bee the day of your wedding. We brought in a lot of stuff on our own so we were responsible for setting that up. Luckily I had a great organized friend that crushed it but something to think about it you’re wanting to add a lot of personalized touches.
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

Fesiuk Films Fesiuk Films Wedding Videographers

We absolutely enjoyed filming at Hidden River. The staff was great & the location was great. It felt like they had so much to offer all hidden in the center of the beauty of our smokey mountains. A great spot for every wedding and event!

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

I have been servicing brides for hair and makeup for many years here and all of them where so pleased with the beauty and work that goes into this place.

Timeless Asheville Photography Timeless Asheville Photography Wedding Photographers

We love working at Hidden River Events! The space is beautiful and the staff is so friendly. We hope you will check out this venue if you're searching in the Asheville or North Carolina area. Even if you're having a destination wedding, this staff is very professional and able to work well with you from a distance!

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Hidden River Events frequently asked questions

Hidden River Events includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hidden River Events includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Hidden River Events includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Hidden River Events for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Campsite/Cabin
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Hidden River Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hidden River Events offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hidden River Events offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Hidden River Events offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Hidden River Events is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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