About
Our property is situated on over 140 acres of scenic farmland at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Our post-and-beam Granary offers warm elegance, with 4,000 square feet of indoor entertaining space to accommodate your guests. The 2,000-square-foot covered veranda overlooks our scenic lake with sweeping mountain views. In the evening, guests can relax in Adirondack chairs by our hand-forged kettle-style fire pit.
With two ceremony sites we are sure to capture your vision. Whether it be under the oak tree by the water’s edge or with the mountains as your backdrop, both are captivating.
The Lake at Willow Oaks is conveniently located minutes from Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Knoxville and Maryville. We are a third generation family owned and operated working farm. We pride ourselves on being very hands-on with each of our clients from start to finish. If you are looking for a experience authentic, memorable wedding venue that perfectly defines your unique personality and style, look no further.
Facility and Capacity
Our stunning Granary includes a bridal suite with four vanity stations and private restroom, (our grooms quarters are on the farm close to our barn) a prep kitchen for caterers to plate dinner, an entertaining space that can accommodate up to 200 guests for a sit down dinner with plenty of room to dance the night away and a covered outdoor patio that can be used for cocktail hour or simply to enjoy the beautiful lake and mountain views.
Venue Services
* Ability to host up to 200 guests
* Generous 12 hour rental period
* Private access to the venue and grounds for your entire event
* On-site wedding venue management team focused on making your day unique
* Complete post-event tear down and cleaning
* 5-star reviews of past couples and parents
* Email check-ins and task reminder’s
* Professional and timely responses to
Indoor Amenities
* 4,000 sq ft entertaining space with exquisite rough sawed beams and oversized chandeliers lighting the space
* Handcrafted wood farmhouse dinner tables & padded fruitwood chairs
* Buffets for wedding cake and desserts
* French doors that open fully to overlook the patio and lake for ultimate views
* Elegant bridal suite with four vanity stations and private bathroom
*Grooms Quarters with private bathroom
* Prep kitchen with separate entry
* Large, multi-stall restrooms
* Ample space throughout eliminating the need to rent a dance floor
* Indoor bar
* Handicap accessibility throughout
* Private entrance and exit to prep kitchen for staff
* Ability to host indoor ceremonies in the event of rain or for winter weddings
Outdoor Amenities
* Choice of arbors for your ceremony
* Bourbon barrels for use decor for ceremony and cocktail hour
* Bistro lit patio with views of our lake and the mountains perfect for cocktail hour and dancing under the stars
* Wood-burning fire pit with Adirondack chairs, managed by our team
* Handicap parking adjacent to building
* Unobstructed views of the mountains
* Endless photo oppurtunities from the rolling fields to the lake’s edge
(865) 233-7050 - www.willowoaksvenue.com
- Woman-owned
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The Lake at Christenberry Farms is a beautiful, peaceful venue with stunning, picture‑perfect grounds. The staff are professional, caring, and went above and beyond—helpful even with tight timelines and forming lasting connections. Turnkey amenities and vendor recommendations reduced rentals. Reviewers highly recommend it and call it excellent value.
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