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Nestled in over 280 acres of mountains and secluded country side, The Zimmerwald Estate Barn and Grainery is home to a beautiful 3 story barn that is the perfect combination of both rustic and elegance. We are a family owned, and operated venue. Feel free to contact us with any of your event needs!

The History of the Zimmerwald Name and Barn:
The Zimmerwald Estate Barn & Grainery is owned by Craig and Lalisa Carpenter of Ellenboro, North Carolina. The Carpenter family ancestors migrated from Switzerland in the 1700s. While in Switzerland the family, then known as Zimmermans (later translated to Carpenter once in the United States), lived near a small town named Zimmerwald. It is known as one of the most beautiful places to visit in Switzerland. The word "Zimmerwald" means "The Keeper of the Trees". The Carpenter family property is a tree farm and a place that is beautiful to us. Thus the name Zimmerwald Estate was born.

The barn has been built from the ground up by Craig Carpenter, his brother Timmy Carpenter and other family and friends. Many of the trees use to build the barn were harvested from their property and were prepared at their saw mill on site. The idea for a wedding venue began was a dream of their daughter, now Zimmerwald's Estate manager Katie Carpenter White. What began as a simple dream and a sketch on a piece of notebook paper, has now become a reality. We are extremely excited to be a place where beautiful family memories can be made and couples can begin their happily ever after!

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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?

$6,250

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

$6,250

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?

$6,250

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

$6,250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

Reviews of Zimmerwald Estate Barn & Grainery

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Zimmerwald Estate Barn & Grainery is highly praised by reviewers for its beauty, affordability, and accommodating staff. Lalisa and Katie are particularly commended for their seamless coordination and helpfulness before and during the wedding. The venue's unique charm and amenities, including various activity areas, received glowing reviews, making it a top choice for couples looking for a magical and stress-free wedding experience.

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Zimmerwald Estate Barn & Grainery is highly praised by reviewers for its beauty, affordability, and accommodating staff. Lalisa and Katie are particularly commended for their seamless coordination and helpfulness before and during the wedding. The venue's unique charm and amenities, including various activity areas, received glowing reviews, making it a top choice for couples looking for a magical and stress-free wedding experience.

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Lauren Sent on 09/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

We had the best experience! The staff were amazing and very helpful. They responded in a timely manner and went above and beyond to make sure our day was special and stress free! We cannot recommend this venue enough!!
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April Sent on 12/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

This venue is the prettiest venue in my opinion within Rutherford and Cleveland county. I’d even pick this venue from another state. It is so beautiful and there are so many options. Even a decor room you can choose to use. They are always updating and making it even better. Lalisa and her daughter were so helpful on the day of my wedding as well as the day before. Lalisa was also very great at communicating and answering any questions that I had. And the price was super reasonable compared to surrounding venues. I would 10000x over choose this venue and to work with Lalisa!
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Savannah Sent on 10/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING! Beautiful venue & owners were great! Best day I could ask for

Absolutely the best decision to get married here! The owners were great. Helped behind the scenes all day. They checked on us making sure we had everything. The venue is gorgeous.
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 09/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Marvelous!!

The absolute best decision was choosing this venue! It’s beautiful, affordable, and has the greatest amenities! My guests could not stop raving about it!! The family running the business is lovely and very accommodating. Trust me, book your date!
Colleen
Colleen Sent on 07/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Storybook Dream Wedding Venue

This venue is so beautiful! Lalisa, the owner, and Katie, the wedding coordinator produced a seamless wedding ceremony and reception. This venue is worth every penny. I am so honored my fiance and I had our start at such a magical place. Thank you!
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Sierra Sent on 04/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

My husband and I are still so happy we chose to celebrate our big day with family and friends at Zimmerwald. Many of our out of town guests commented on how beautiful the venue is, both inside and out and we could not agree more. The venue itself has a lot of character so we felt that not too many decorations were needed. From the minute we chose Zimmerwald leading all the way up to the day after our wedding, LaLisa and Katie were both so helpful and answered any questions we had quickly, which made us feel valued. We definitely recommend choosing Zimmerwald Estate Barn & Grainery as your wedding venue.
Forence
Forence Sent on 04/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Picturesque country setting location with lots of options.

If you want a Hallmark wedding, this is the place to go! LaLisa and her family were the BEST! So friendly, professional, and helpful. Guests couldn't stop raving about the location. We were able to multiple areas for games, dancing, axe throwing, rocking on porches, smores, fire places, and so much more. Once you set eyes on this place you'll have to have it, and once you start working with the family, you'll be thrilled to have made the right decision. Can't recommend more!
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Maegan Sent on 10/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent venue

The owner and her daughter were such a big help to make our wedding day perfect. I cannot recommend this place enough. It is absolutely beautiful!
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Ashlea Sent on 07/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Anthony Wedding

Zimmerwald is the absolute best!! LaLisa was so helpful with any questions we had, and Katie, her daughter, was the best and most professional wedding director. The venue is already decorated, and Katie even used lanterns from her own home to help bring my vision for our ceremony area to life. Wen you book with LaLisa, you get to use the property for engagement pictures, bridals, rehearsal dinner, and of course the wedding! They also give you an extra days worth of time to clean up after the ceremony, which gave our families an opportunity to go home and rest then come back and clean after our wedding! 10/10 would recommend Zimmerwald because the venue itself is beautiful and the owners truly care about their customers!
Casey
Casey Sent on 02/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Zimmerwald Estate Wedding avenue

The venue was absolutely breathtaking! It was a dream to get married at such a beautiful place. There is plenty of space for your guests and a lot of options for the reception. I am so thankful for LaLisa and Katie for all their help making my dream wedding come true. Katie helped as our wedding coordinator to make sure our day went smoothly. LaLisa was always so quick to respond and helped us so much on the day of the wedding. I highly recommend getting married here!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Zimmerwald Estate Barn & Grainery frequently asked questions

Zimmerwald Estate Barn & Grainery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Zimmerwald Estate Barn & Grainery for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
Zimmerwald Estate Barn & Grainery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Zimmerwald Estate Barn & Grainery offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Zimmerwald Estate Barn & Grainery offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Zimmerwald Estate Barn & Grainery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Zimmerwald Estate Barn & Grainery 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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