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These prices are available for the months of May through November. These prices are available for the months of December through April.
Reception
$3,872 starting price
Ceremony
$1,932 starting price
Reception
$1,596 starting price
Ceremony
$921 starting price

About

On WeddingWire since 2017

Sky Retreat is a 30-acre, all-season wedding venue located just one mile off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Featuring an expansive banquet hall with views of the natural surroundings, this property features a picturesque setting for special occasions. Whether you’re planning your engagement party, wedding shower, rehearsal dinner, or the main event, the staff is happy to support you.

Facilities and Capacity

At Sky Retreat, you can host an intimate gathering or share your big day with up to 200 guests. Before the celebration, there is an on-site get-ready suite for you and your wedding party to prepare in. For your reception, you and your loved ones can dance the night away in the bright Grand Event Hall. The space features a wall of windows overlooking the long-range mountain view, a 40-foot-by-60-foot dance floor, a DJ area, and a catering kitchen. While showcasing nature, it also combines the elegant touch of high-vaulted ceilings and large crystal chandeliers. For an open-air cocktail hour, the expansive veranda and its grand fireplace can be used. Adjacent to the veranda is a scenic procession through the waterfall garden to the ceremony paver pad or grass lawn. Here, you can further enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains under the open sky. You are welcome to exchange vows outside in the Ceremony Green with the sweeping landscape behind you as you say “I do.”

Services Offered

The personable team at Sky Retreat is dedicated to supporting celebrations by offering an array of services. Sky Retreat tables and chairs are included in the rental fee for bookings made at this time, as well as their one time set up and take down. The venue is also pet-friendly, so you can bring along your four-legged friends to celebrate your special occasion. During your wedding stay, you and your guests can participate in a variety of on-site activities such as hiking to the beautiful local waterfall, tubing/kayaking down the river, visiting the onsite petting farm, enjoying an onsite massage or private group yoga class, stargazing in this dark sky zone, roasting s'mores by a bonfire, and more. Outdoor grills, fire pits, and picnic areas allow you to take in panoramic views throughout your stay. When the festivities draw to a close, you and your loved ones can rest in the venue’s 14 log cabins. Depending on your preference, there are four different accommodation types to choose from. The Premium and Deluxe Cabins feature spacious interiors with a master bedroom, private bathroom, as well as a kitchen and dining area. For larger parties, the Waterfront Cabin contains four bedrooms and a full-sized kitchen with glass doors and porches overlooking the pond. Situated at the edge of the water, the one-room Compact Pond Cabins offer guests a one-of-a-kind glamping experience.

  • Woman-owned

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?

$3,872

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

$1,596

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?

$1,932

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

$921

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Barn
Campsite/Cabin
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Park
Resort
Zoo

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
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December
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Victoria
Victoria Married on 04/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Fairytale Wedding Venue

I absolutely loved having our wedding at Sky Retreat! They are amazing and go above and beyond. It is a GORGEOUS Venue with STUNNING views!
They have the sweetest little petting zoo my kids loved. As well as the most wonderful staff!
Our first dance was sadly not captured by out video camera. BUT Sky Retreat SAVED THE DAY by sending us their ballroom's video that happened to capture our very special choreographed First dance!!!!
They were so friendly, answered all of our questions, and communicated with us any time we reached out to them.
We plan to go back every year for our anniversary and stay at their cabins. Hoping to enjoy all the other things they offer and that are offered in the area!
Thank you so much for everything!!!!!!!!!
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Elizabeth H. Married on 12/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Views

The sky retreat was the perfect place for us to have our big day. From having cabins on site for the family and bridal party to stay on, to Meris, Vito and Dalton's exceptional service throughout our planning/day of experience we could not have asked for a better venue. Our wedding fit 150 guests very comfortably in the ballroom and the fireplace and smores were a big hit at the reception. Thank you for providing us with such a memorable day.
Liz
Liz M. Married on 11/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely phenomenal!

Everyone we worked with at Sky Retreat for our wedding was amazing! They were so incredibly helpful every step of the way. All of them went out of their way to help us and make sure our wedding was exactly how we wanted it to be. They are truly some of the kindest people I've ever met and I can't recommend them enough!
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