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Reception
$5,800 starting price
Reception
$4,000 starting price
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Timberlake Earth Sanctuary is a home-grown, conscious wedding venue in the Piedmont of North Carolina. Our team is dedicated to sustainability, wellbeing and a love for our Earth.

We offer a serene and intimate setting for celebrating your sacred union. Here we welcome love in ALL forms, honor diversity, and celebrate what makes us different and what truly makes us whole. This is your day to create and express your love as you imagine it. We hold dearly the sanctuary of your heart and are committed to providing you with a deeply personal, peaceful and stress-free experience for you and your family. Here, nature engages and holds you in her embrace on your special day. By choosing Timberlake Earth Sanctuary, you are protecting our relationship with Earth and supporting us in the work of bringing people back to the heart of nature.

Leave behind the hustle bustle of everyday living and enter the sanctuary of the wild. This moment in your life only happens once, and we care deeply that you feel present, at ease, and well taken care of.

Timberlake is a hidden treasure in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina, situated on a 165-acre nature preserve surrounded by woodlands and encircled by Lake Mackintosh. You don’t have to rush when you’re celebrating your wedding here. Not only do we offer a selection of four beautiful outdoor ceremony sites, but we provide you with exclusive access to the Earth Sanctuary. While preparing for your wedding event, you and your guests will also have access to our meditative walking trails, scenic overlooks, quiet ponds, and breathtaking views of Lake Mackintosh.

Here, you and your guests will notice a distinct difference in well-being; a sense of peace and calm will be felt after a weekend spent in the natural world surrounded by the healing elements of earth, water, fire and fresh air!

Packages are designed for couples who want to slow down, move at nature’s pace and who long for a stress-free weekend wedding experience. Weddings at Timberlake are for couples who wish to celebrate the wholeness of their love while held in the serenity of Earth’s presence.

1. WEEKEND WEDDING PACKAGE: Friday noon – Sunday noon*

2. DESTINATION WEDDING PACKAGE: Friday noon -- Sunday 2 pm*

*Available dates for 2024 Weekend or Destination packages: March 30th, April 13th, June 29th.

We are completely booked for Weekend & Destination packages fall of 2024

3. INTIMATE WEDDING PACKAGE: Sunday 2pm – Monday 2pm -some 2024 availability

4. ELOPEMENT WEDDING PACKAGE: Sunday 2pm – 12am-some 2024 availability

Please reach out to learn more!

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?

$5,800

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

$4,000

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
Lighting/Sound
Parking

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

18

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
March
December
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Reviews of Timberlake Earth Sanctuary

5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
69 Reviews
99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Timberlake Earth Sanctuary is a magical and breathtaking wedding venue that offers a beautiful woodland setting and fantastic staff. Many reviewers praised the responsiveness, helpfulness, and professionalism of the staff, particularly Cyndy. The venue itself is described as enchanting and perfect for a nature-driven wedding. The property is well-maintained and offers various spaces for different parts of the celebration, such as the woodlands for the ceremony and a tented reception area. Reviewers appreciated the inclusive packages, the option to rent the venue for the entire weekend, and the ability to stay in the cozy treehouse. Overall, Timberlake Earth Sanctuary received high praise for its natural beauty and exceptional service.

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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.

Timberlake Earth Sanctuary is a magical and breathtaking wedding venue that offers a beautiful woodland setting and fantastic staff. Many reviewers praised the responsiveness, helpfulness, and professionalism of the staff, particularly Cyndy. The venue itself is described as enchanting and perfect for a nature-driven wedding. The property is well-maintained and offers various spaces for different parts of the celebration, such as the woodlands for the ceremony and a tented reception area. Reviewers appreciated the inclusive packages, the option to rent the venue for the entire weekend, and the ability to stay in the cozy treehouse. Overall, Timberlake Earth Sanctuary received high praise for its natural beauty and exceptional service.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 69 reviews
Google
4.5/5 33 reviews
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Tiffany B. Sent on 10/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Experience You Could Ask For

After looking through over 50 venues, I felt at a loss. I knew the vision I had in mind, but couldn't find the right place to tie it all together. I searched "woodland wedding venue" to try and find the venue I was looking for, and Timberlake was the first suggestion.
From the first contact with Cyndy, I knew this place was definitely something special. They answer all of your questions in a friendly, timely manner. The pricing is amazing compared to other venues in the same area. Once you see the venue in person - you're sold.
We went with the destination weekend package, which includes plenty of time for set up & take down, plus some extra time for just relaxing before the big day. The reminders sent by Cyndy were incredibly helpful in making sure we were on track with the planning. We have gotten so many compliments on this amazing venue. If you're looking for a beautiful, natural venue, this is the place for you.
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Myra Sent on 11/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Weekend Ever

Timberlake Earth Sanctuary provided the most beautiful dream wedding weekend that we could ever ask for. The staff is responsive, attentive and some of the kindest people we have ever met! We did a weekend retreat and stayed in the Treehouse, while the wedding party stayed in the Tent Village! We had a beautiful rehearsal dinner in the Barn, Ceremony in the Woodlands and Reception at the Tent and the Gardens! The entire property is just beautiful and so well maintained. I have absolutely no complaints about choosing Timberlake Earth Sanctuary for our perfect wedding weekend and would highly recommend them to anyone! 10/10!
Lauren
Lauren T. Sent on 12/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Woodland Wedding

TES was amazing to work with! We live out of state, and Cyndy was so willing to work with us and accommodate our unusual circumstances to make sure everything went off without a hitch. The site itself is GORGEOUS and so much bigger than we realized, and our entire group loved the location and variety. TES was perfect for our dream woodland wedding!
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All Faiths Wedding Officiants of the Triad loves working with the staff at Timberlake Earth Sanctuary. They are professional, work closely with each couple to provide the very best experience possible for their wedding. They also work with the other vendors to be sure their needs are met so they can provide the couple with top notch service. The property is wonderful! It has a wonderful spiritual feel, it is truly a sanctuary not far from the middle of town. This is a special place for a wedding and perfectly suited for the couple who loves to spend time outdoors and close to nature.

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Timberlake Earth Sanctuary frequently asked questions

Timberlake Earth Sanctuary includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
The space offered by Timberlake Earth Sanctuary for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Park
Timberlake Earth Sanctuary offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Timberlake Earth Sanctuary offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Timberlake Earth Sanctuary offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Timberlake Earth Sanctuary offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
Timberlake Earth Sanctuary is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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