The Barn at Valhalla Reviews

The Barn at Valhalla was my DREAM wedding venue. We got married at the peak of the autumn color change (end of October), and the gorgeous reds, yellows and oranges made our wedding simply magical. We had our ceremony on the hearth deck, shaded by the golden leaves of the property’s little forest. The cocktail hour was held in the lodge and on the wrap-around deck, our dinner was in a tent outside the barn, and dancing was in the barn. We loved how dynamic the property was; we felt that the guests could never get bored, as they were constantly seeing different parts of the property, and they were always free to roam around. Our guests RAVED about how beautiful the venue was.

The buildings are rustic but refurbished and well-maintained. The minute you enter the barn, you are engulfed by the rich smell of wood! Marguerite has struck the balance between elegance and coziness; the drapery and chandeliers are gorgeous and elevating, but there is also a humble and homey feeling to the space. We were so privileged to be able to stay there all weekend—not only did this give us the chance to set up the venue the way we wanted, but we had the opportunity to really bond with family and friends over the course of the weekend. Not to mention that the honeymoon suite is absolutely gorgeous, with an enormous walk-in shower (with three shower heads!), private hot tub and sitting room with piano, and plenty of closet space!

I cannot sing Marguerite’s praises enough. From day one, she was extremely flexible and committed to helping us execute our vision. It was clear throughout the process that her number one goal was to help us have an amazing weekend. On the day of the wedding, we had a total of 12 different vendors, plated meals for nearly 100 guests, and many decorations brought from home. She juggled it all, and I did not have to worry about a thing. She was so organized and confident, and she set everything up perfectly. She was available at all hours to help us with anything that we needed, and we were so grateful for all her support.

No venue is perfect, so here are some considerations that we wished we’d been aware of ahead of time: If you want a band for the reception, you will likely have to rent a separate tent for the dinner (the small tent for ~100 people ended up costing us about $3000); this also means that the band would play after dinner because the tent is not contiguous with the barn. Also, although the tables and chairs do come with the venue, you will have to rent all your tablecloths/tableware/catering items separately. Marguerite has a good selection of items for much cheaper than you would get from a rental company, and she will set up a design appointment with you to go through the options, but I wish I had been aware of this additional expense. In addition, as much as I love Marguerite and wish that she could be everywhere at once, her constant dedication to making every wedding great can often lead to slow response times during the planning process. I think that she could probably benefit from having an assistant coordinator. I can’t imagine doing everything that she does on her own, but she does make it work!

In the end, these were only minor considerations, and I am so grateful to have gotten married at the Barn at Valhalla. Thanks to Marguerite and her team, I had one of the best days of my life, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything!

The Barn at Vahalla was the perfect venue to get married at. My husband and I wanted a woodsy/fairytale vibe for our wedding and that’s exactly what we got here! Marguerite and her team did an amazing job at setting up and directing the flow for our wedding. We couldn’t have picked a more perfect place! Marguerite is also so so so nice! She made planning the event super fun and easy.

The Barn at Valhalla was the last venue we visited, and we knew that it was the one right away. We knew we wanted our wedding to feel fun, joyous, intimate and personal and the Barn fit the bill perfectly! It was important to us that our families and wedding party could spend extended time together over the weekend, and this was absolutely the right place for that. This venue is the best of several worlds, as if a serene mountain cabin getaway, joyous overnight summer camp, and chic resort and spa were rolled into one space. At every step of the way, our family and friends were stunned by the Barn’s effortless charm, and we made sure to take full advantage of the property over the course of our weekend staying there. We chose to hold our ceremony down in the Grove by the edge of the lake, our rehearsal dinner in the Lodge, and our reception at the Barn (with the cocktail hour on the Barn deck). But really you can’t go wrong here, as Marguerite has put such care and attention into the Barn. She’s constantly updating and improving it, from the hidden basement hangout lounge (behind a secret door!) to added lodging like the RV and Tiny House - our guests took advantage of all of it! We loved staying here — the honeymoon suite is incredible! — and so did members of our wedding party. We didn’t want to check out and talked about how we wished we could come back for a weekend getaway on our own to soak in the hot tub, drink morning coffee out along the gazebo, and marvel at the year-round elegance and radiance of the Barn at Valhalla. We're so happy to have had the opportunity to celebrate our postponed wedding here; it was a dream!

Loved it loved it ! 😍 so beautiful

Words alone cannot fully capture how beautiful and special the Barn at Valhalla is for a wedding celebration. When considering locations to get married, the Barn at Valhalla was at the top of our “dream venue” list due to the stunning location, the convenient weekend rental option, and proximity to a town near and dear to our hearts while still feeling secluded from the hustle and bustle of UNC. It was important to us to hold our wedding celebrations somewhere where our loved ones could gather, stay, and relax for the weekend without having to travel to and from a hotel. Having the venue from 8:00am Friday to noon on Sunday meant that we had plenty of time to scope out ceremony and reception options and fully soak in the beauty of the venue. Our guests were BLOWN AWAY by how gorgeous the venue is - I’m pretty sure “magical” is the top word I heard throughout the weekend to describe it. Having flexibility in selecting vendors and having endless options for where to hold each part of the wedding celebration brought a creativity and fun to planning that I’m positive we wouldn’t have experienced anywhere else. Marguerite and her team were friendly, responsive, and so helpful when snafus popped up during the wedding weekend. I’ll forever be grateful for Marguerite’s kindness when we had to postpone our wedding a full year due to COVID and for how easy and painless the rescheduling process was. Marguerite’s day-of coordination services made executing our “vision” a breeze, and knowing we were in good hands on our wedding day helped us relax and be in the moment. The Barn at Valhalla is a one-of-a-kind venue that allowed us to create a magical and unforgettable wedding, and we are so thankful to have made lifelong memories there!

The Barn at Valhalla was our top pick for venue and with their option to get married on a weekday for a lower price, we were able to afford the venue of our dreams! The flexibility and expansiveness of the venue meant that we had TONS of options for rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception spaces, picture opportunities, sleeping accommodations, getting ready rooms, you name it! Having the venue from 8am the day before the wedding up until noon the day after also meant we had plenty of time to set up and take everything down before and after, and all our friends were able to stay at the venue in their gorgeous bedrooms. There is even a game room with ping pong tables, a mini putting green, a poker table, foosball, etc. that kept our guests (and groomsmen!) entertained. We had a hot tub in our honeymoon suite and the Lodge has dorm-style (but way nicer) bathrooms so everyone can shower and get ready at the same time. Once we checked in, we were basically left alone unless we had any questions, so we had a lot of privacy but could also rely on venue staff to set up and move the tables as we liked to prepare for the big day. The venue had basically EVERYTHING we could ever need except an ice-maker which was an easy fix. I wish we could've stayed for a whole week to make full use of the amenities and to enjoy the grounds because they were so beautiful! If you're looking for a huge venue with lots of sleeping space and gorgeous views that you can enjoy for three days, look no further!

We couldn’t have chosen a more perfect venue for our wedding. Everything was beautiful and there was even space for the entire bridal party to spend the weekend with us. The owners are friendly and answered any and all questions in a timely manner. We strongly recommend this venue.

This venue was amazing! Not only was it affordable, beautiful and still talked about to this day... but the experience with everyone for this location was so nice. It was a dream come true at the Barn at Valhalla! Love at first sight!!! And I will always love it!

We feel so lucky to have found Marguerite and her team at the Barn. The venue is off the charts gorgeous, the accommodations are amazing, and the staff is beyond incredible. If you can find a slot that's free, don't hesitate to grab it. This place is special and anyone who decides to celebrate anything here won't regret it. We feel privileged to have been able to have our wedding here. Unforgettable and just an overall epic experience! THANK YOU!

I was a guest for my Aunt's wedding at this venue last May. Coming from the city of Chicago, this venue was breathtaking. It is nothing from what I'm used to seeing. The deck gives a romantic feel as the trees and music surrounded us. We ate our meal inside the barn, and the decorations were set up beautifully. There was plenty of space to do our makeup and get ready as well (above the barn). I enjoyed being in a rustic venue and 100% recommend couples to choose The Barn at Valhalla!

We are so happy we chose the Barn at Valhalla. Marguerite was easy to work with and great about quickly responding to emails. We visited the site 3 times over the course of our planning, and each time, everyone there was hard at work painting and repairing to make sure the property was in top condition. You could tell the owners are really proud of that place.
We rented for the whole weekend, which meant we had run of the place and were able to host our wedding party in the ample guest rooms so they didn't have to buy hotel rooms, and we could have the rehersal, ceremony and reception on site instead of having to book different locations. Wedding venues are expensive, but we felt we really got the maximum use out of this place.
It was absolutely beautiful, and we wouldn't have wanted to get married anywhere else.

My son and daughter-in-law had a beautiful wedding weekend at the Barn at Valhalla in October 2019. The facilities gave us many great options for rehearsal dinner, reception, lodging for the wedding party and the ceremony. The weather cooperated for an outdoor ceremony, but the facilities would have supported an indoor rain option. The staff was very professional and anticipated our every need. I highly recommend.

The Barn at Valhalla was the perfect place because its not like any other venue. My dads wedding was not about the decor (even though it was amazing). It wasn't about the food (even though it was also amazing). It wasn't about the dresses or the shoes or the photos...It was really just about the people. We had family and friends come in from as far as Asia and as close as Chapel Hill. At the end of the day it was just about us coming together. So it was really important that we had the perfect place. Our friends and family were able to stay at the barn for the entirety of their trip. From the rehearsal dinner to the after party we were all at the barn. The entire venue became our home and our place for the weekend. We were on over 30 acres of land all by ourselves. It was serene and woodsy. The Barn is not an easy place to capture through words alone. The Barn is the type of intimate, romantic experience not many can say they have had. I recommend the Barn if you are looking for the a place to create unique experiences for you and your family. In summary, the Barn was a dream come true for our family.

It was so great! The venue is beautiful, the space is a wonderful size and it was perfect for the rehearsal dinner! It really was the best bang for your buck because of how much you get!! I loved it and so did our guests. I'm also the lucky one who woke up the day after my wedding to 7 inches of snow and it was EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL covered in snow! You can't go wrong with the Barn At Valhalla!

Amazing venue to share a weekend with close friends and family.

This Venue is Absolutely my favorite of all the ones I've seen. You have the SO many options for where you can get married at this place. Its yours for an entire weekend. even tho I feel its a bit pricey its totally worth it!!

I cannot recommend this venue enough. One week ago, I married the love of my life; not only was the setting perfect, but the people who we worked with were so amazing and helped everything flow seamlessly. The entire process, from reserving our date to helping on the actual wedding day, was easy and they were always helpful. They answered all of our questions, even the ones that were last minute, every step of the way. I cannot thank you all enough for everything!

My now husband and I live out of state from most of our family and friends, so choosing a venue that would allow us to spend quality time with our out of town guests was important to us. The Barn at Valhalla allows rental for the entire weekend of your wedding, including guests to stay with enough sleeping accommodations to allow for our whole wedding party to stay with us for the entirety of the weekend! Not to mention, the venue itself is absolutely stunning! Once we laid our eyes on the Barn, we pretty much knew it was where we were going to get married. We looked at other venues afterward, but kept coming back to the Barn. We are so glad we did! We had our ceremony outdoors underneath the trees, and despite a hurricane hitting the weekend before the wedding, the owners were very responsive to any issues that came up as a result of the storm and were promptly available. We did have some issues that were unresolvable, but the owners handled it as best they could and were very apologetic. We realize that mother nature took things a bit out of their hands, and we appreciated how attentive they were to our needs! The Barn at Valhall is the most stunning backdrop we could have asked for, and our wedding photos (as well as our engagement photos, also taken there) will be cherished forever because of it!

We cannot say enough amazing things about this place. From communication through the planning process, to amenities and little touches, to the venue itself, everything was perfect. This place is a total dream and was absolutely perfect for our wedding weekend. We had a small wedding (70 people) but most people had to travel here, while we are local. The Barn at Valhalla felt like a destination event in our own backyard, providing enough space for out of town family and friends to stay with us. It was an extremely comfortable home for the weekend and an incredible wedding venue, all rolled into one! Our guests kept telling us how amazing this place is - "pure magic" I believe was the phrase thrown around! The value for the cost is totally worth it, and the memories we created will last a lifetime. Thank you!

Our experience with the Barn at Valhalla was nothing short of exceptional. Carly and Dillon were wonderful hosts, owners, and were more hands on than one could have ever imagined! Carly and I may have even developed a small friendship due to the amount we communicated! :) No question was too large or small (or too late at night), they were willing to go above and beyond to accommodate us and ease or stress levels, and of course - provided an AMAZING venue. I HIGHLY recommend renting the venue for the entire weekend like we did so you can fully enjoy the gorgeousness of the venue! You're basically walking into a Pottery Barn catalog. No expense has been spared in the decor and details, they have not forgotten a single thing you may need, you have an large and lavish inventory available to use for your big day (which is a huge stress reliever), and you have an expansive amount of property and space to use which you do not find anywhere else! Being able to rent the Venue for Friday-Sunday REALLY allowed us to be able to enjoy time with our family and friends, enjoy the setup and decor process, and not feel rushed or pressed with timelines. Carly and Dillon were ALWAYS available if we needed anything never hesitated to respond via e-mail or text if we needed anything. As with my other vendors, I truly feel that we made a friend with them, we would highly recommend this venue to anyone, and we knew at first sight that this was it for us! We encourage you all to venture out for yourselves. Everyone deserve the wedding experience we had! Thank you so much guys!

Awesome venue with exceptional value. Renting both the barn and the residence gave us space and flexibility to entertain our guests for the rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception. There is plenty of room for our guests and wedding party to stay on-site.

We haven't had our event yet, but we just signed out contract and Barbara (the property manager) couldn't have been more helpful. The property is beautiful and well-maintained and they are super laid-back and will work to make your visions come true. Highly recommended.

I went to my sister's wedding there. I'm a musician but I never played a wedding before that I was actually in and had to perform in. I panicked mistakenly and acted like a jerk to the staff but quickly apologized. They wouldn't hear a word of it. I know I was but they were so beyond wonderful. The beauty of this paradise was only surpassed by the beauty of everyone that worked there. I give ten stars and a comet too!! If my wife ever leaves me I am going to apply for a job there. Absolutely one of my best experiences and it wasn't even my wedding.

Mother Nature decided to rain on us all day, but Marguerite and the entire staff went out of their way to make the day a memorable one. We are truly grateful for their help making lemonade out of lemons. Umbrellas at every entrance. Seamless shift to a day full of “Plan B’s” because of the rain. While others panicked a bit, Marguerite and staff were the picture of calm and patience. Fantastic day after all. Thanks you again for a day I am sure my daughter will cherish forever.