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Luxury Scottish Castle in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Castle Ladyhawke is a Scottish border castle in Tuckasegee, North Carolina, providing an unforgettable venue for weddings and other momentous occasions. Boasting an incredible backdrop, the property itself is nestled just in front of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In addition, This beautiful building happens to be western North Carolina’s only fully functioning castle constructed from historically accurate Scottish architecture. Surrounded by a landscape of mountains and trees, the building looks out over sweeping views of the Tuckasegee River Valley. Inside the castle, an epic 3-level spiral staircase winds up the building until guests reach their magnificent bedroom suites with luxurious spa baths. The Castle is equipped with 3 lavish suites for getting ready, and The Great Hall offers plenty of space for your ceremony or reception. The venue's functional indoor or outdoor versatility allows couples to personalize the space with their distinctive style for guest counts of 15-125. Just 20 minutes North of Cashiers, a quaint nearby village, this venue combines a convenient location with breathtaking surroundings. A retreat from the urban world, weddings in Castle Ladyhawke are the epitome of intimacy. Castle Ladyhawke offers many wedding packages that couples can use to help streamline their wedding. Custom Luxury Wedding Packages | $20,500++ Available daily for up to 125 guests. Includes 12-hour venue access, customizable food & beverage packages, two private suites & one family suite for getting ready, tables, seating, venue staff, the ability to customize your vendor team, and more! Inclusive Wedding Packages | Starting at $17,500++ Available Sunday–Friday for up to 100 guests. Includes 8-hour venue access, food & beverage package with cake, day-of coordinator for included amenities, event staff, officiant, DJ, décor, and bouquet & boutonnière! Inclusive Winter Wedding Packages | Starting at $15,500++ Available daily, November–March, for up to 60 guests. Includes everything in the Inclusive Package, PLUS a sparkler exit and café lighting, heaters, fire pits, and blankets, and an overnight stay for the couple on the wedding night. Available daily, November–March, for up to 60 guests. Effortless Elopement Packages | Starting at $5,000++ Available Monday–Thursday for up to 25 guests. Includes 3-hour exclusive venue access, an officiant, bouquet & boutonnière, cake, and champagne toast! The award winning catering team at Castle Ladyhawke believes there's no better way to celebrate than with top-notch catering, and they give you a chance to collaborate with their Michelin-trained chefs, Johannes Klapdohr and Santiago Guzzetti, on a gourmet menu that is uniquely you. In addition, clients will enjoy customized bar selections by award-winning mixologists, Antoine Hodge and Level 2 Sommelier, Crystal Pace. Accommodations: Castle couples will receive access to nearby mountain resort accommodations for your guests at Bear Lake Reserve.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Castle, Estate, Garden, Mountain, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
Pricing for Castle Ladyhawke
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Castle Ladyhawke Reviews
4.8 out of 5.0
32 reviews
5 Star
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4 Star
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Morgan is the BEST! My dream wedding came true and I couldn’t have done it without her help! Her passion truly shows in her work. On my wedding day, Morgan showed up in more ways than one. I would recommend Castle Ladyhawke for its beauty, but ...
most importantly recommend Ladyhawke because of Morgan. If you want someone who will make you feel taken care of, wants to work with someone extremely professional, and wants their dream wedding to come to life - I would recommend Morgan and Castle Ladyhawke. The best day ever!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2023
Kaitlynn thank you so much for these kind words! We miss you so much at the Castle already and wish you and Austin nothing but the best!
As a wedding planner, working with a good venue run by kind, thoughtful and organized people makes me so happy not only because my life so much easier, but mostly because my couples are happy! If you are considering Castle Ladyhawke as your ven...
ue, I can't recommend them enough! Not only is the property stunning, but you can rest assured that you can count on the staff to make sure your special day runs flawlessly.
Response from the Vendor on 11/27/2023
Thank you so much, Kelly! We thoroughly enjoy working with you and Verge Events to make all of our Castle Couples dreams come true!
A must-book venue for a celebration of any size!
My husband and I got married here in October 2023 and the ambiance, service, and food quality is truly unmatched. We wanted an intimate elopement on a weekday with just our immediate family pre...
sent (fewer than 10 people) and signed the venue purely off a virtual tour as we live out of state. Because of the elopement package, I was able to be my own planner to curate all the details I thought about which I loved. Morgan was an absolutely incredible thought partner through out my 10 month planning journey and was a fantastic day-of coordinator to ensure every detail went off without a hitch. Every question I had was answered promptly, all the preferred vendors we booked were fantastic, and the cocktail hour bites + cake were delicious with rave reviews from all our guests. The entire staff during rehearsal and our wedding day were incredibly kind, thoughtful, and helpful which made the day even more memorable.
Our wedding felt like a dream thanks to the entire team at Castle Laydhawke and I cannot overstate how highly I recommend this venue.
Response from the Vendor on 11/20/2023
Katrina, we appreciate you for taking the time to share this wonderful review! Your intimate elopement truly radiated beauty, and we're thrilled that you found every aspect of our package and service enjoyable. Your recommendation means the wor...
ld to us. Wishing you and Diego all the best!
Any questions?
Morgan and Castle Ladyhawke are amazing! We did their "effortless elopement" package and it truly was effortless. Morgan went above and beyond. One of our guests was supposed to tie the groom's bow tie and they got stuck in traffic. Morgan, alo...
ng with our guests, jumped into action and figured out how to tie it. As I was getting ready to head down the stairs for our ceremony, Morgan touched my shoulder and said "I know I told you before but you look beautiful. Talk about a great calming boost on my way down to the ceremony! Then when it was time to cut the cake, we had no idea how to cut it and not make a mess of the cake. Morgan walked us through the process and we had a flawless cake cutting! Morgan and the rest of the Castle Ladyhawke team helped make our day truly magical and unforgettable. Thank you Morgan!
Response from the Vendor on 11/20/2023
Jennifer, we are so pleased to hear how wonderful your time was at Castle Ladyhawke! We loved all of the personal touches you
brought in from your scavenger hunt to the crest that you had everyone help with! We are honored to have been a part o...
f such a big day for you and Ben. Thank you for your kind words!
Exceeded our expectation in every way
Morgan Mathis is so kind and competent
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2023
Thank you so much for your review, Taylor! It was a pleasure being able to work with you!
For how much the package and add-ons were, we did not get the experience we paid for. Everything was a hot mess to say the least. I was not picky or demanding about anything, I really wanted this to go as smoothly as possible for not just mysel...
f but for the workers. One thing I was adamant about was no shellfish as we had multiple family members with a severe allergy. They decided to tell me the day of that they could not change it and they had shellfish there, after a whole year of letting them know this was a priority and them agreeing as well as understanding that they would not have it there but then did. very frustrating... The whole process of trying to make sure every vender they hired was on the same page was another hassle. It was truly miserable experience more so for someone that wanted simple wedding, I couldn't even get that. I was charged for things I shouldnt have been charged. They also charged a family members card instead of mine, after many attempts to which they said they would fix, they did not and its been over a month. Personally it was a beautiful location, but it was more of a headache then it should have been especially with how much was paid for such a short time and no help from the staff, with countless mess ups. I don't recommend this venue.
Response from the Vendor on 11/15/2023
Hi Lola, we appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback. We are carefully considering all of your concerns. We wish you and Shawn all the best.
My husband and I were never people who wanted big weddings or a lot of attention. I'm not someone who is into planning or wanting to spend time picking out what color napkins to have, or table cloths, etc. When my husband and I were planning to...
get married, I knew It had to be in the mountains and I was hoping to find some sort of package that took care of the important stuff, so that I didn't have to go searching for a bunch of different vendors. So, when I came across Castle Ladyhawke, I just HAD to reach out. We chose their elopement package and it was just absolutely perfect for us.
Not only are the views (obviously) amazing at this location, but the staff was great on our wedding day. Mason was my first contact when reaching out and she was so helpful and attentive and able to answer any questions in a timely manner.
Morgan (our event coordinator with Castle Ladyhawke) is a sweet angel and was beyond helpful in every way. She was always quick to respond to questions/concerns before the actual wedding day. On our actual wedding day, she kicked butt and made sure everything was running smoothly and getting things done the way they were supposed to (even if our families were being slightly crazy and making it harder than it had to be - I'm sure you know how that goes). She was so patient and kind and truly a pleasure to work with.
I honestly couldn't have chosen a better venue to have our special day at.
Thank you, to everyone at Castle Ladyhawke for making our wedding day amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2023
Kiera, thank you so much for your beautiful review. We are so happy that you loved Castle Ladyhawke and thrilled to hear your experience with Mason and Morgan were top notch. We wish you and Cody a lifetime of happiness and hope you can come ba...
ck to the mountains very soon!
Castle Ladyhawke was a DREAM venue!! I highly recommended it. The staff was extremely helpful and attentive on the day of..planning my wedding was a breeze with Morgan!! She made every step easy and fun and made sure I had no stress going into ...
the day of my wedding. She was the bomb!! My wedding at the castle was everything I could have dreamt of and more. Truly a fairytale and the best day of my life. :) I promise you will not regret it if you book the castle for your wedding!! (I also highly recommend Rays Florist in Sylva- he made my vision come to life and it was perfect!)
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your glowing review of Castle Ladyhawke as your wedding venue! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your special day was a dream come true, and we're grateful for your kind words.
Morgan and o...
ur entire team at Castle Ladyhawke are dedicated to making each wedding a memorable and stress-free experience, and it's wonderful to know that Morgan's assistance made the planning process easy and enjoyable for you. We'll be sure to pass on your compliments to her!
Very beautiful place staff was very welcoming and helpful we said yes to the venue for multiple reasons
Response from the Vendor on 09/10/2023
Thank you, Chris! We are so excited you chose us to host your beautiful day and we can't wait to start the planning process!
We had our 20 year vow renewal at Castle Ladyhawke and it was one of the best days of my entire life. The experience of a lifetime. I was blown away. I felt like a princess and all of our guests had the best time!
Response from the Vendor on 02/04/2023
Thank you so much, Randi! You were stunning and we were so happy to host you and your family. The Castle team wishes you the best!
Castle Ladyhawke is an amazing venue for your small private ceremony! The all inclusive package offers the best Western North Carolina vendors! The food, ceremony, flowers, and accommodations! You will be amazed!
Response from the Vendor on 12/28/2022
Thank you so much, Karen! Your kind words mean so much, we look forward to working with you in 2023!
Morgan, Kelsie, Callie, and all the staff we interacted with at Castle Ladyhawke were wonderful! They pulled off the vision I had and everything went smoothly on the day! It really was a magical day. Can't thank everyone there enough!
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2022
Thank you for your review! We absolutely loved all of your decor and the way you embraced the fall colors. Your idea of getting books as favors that were personalized to each guest was so sweet and creative. It's an idea we definitely pass alon...
g to others!
If you are looking for an intimate private event space with a great view, I recommend Castle Ladyhawke. It is a beautiful venue. My husband and I had a small wedding with 45 guests. There were many things to consider during the planning process...
. The staff helped as much as they could within our contract. We had a wedding planner helped out as well. Our wedding turned out great. The food was amazing. Everyone had so much fun. One day, my husband and I look forward to revisiting Castle Ladyhawke for our anniversary or renewal vow.
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2022
Brooke, thank you so much for your kind words! Your wedding was so unique and beautiful, the Castle Ladyhawke team wishes you nothing but the best!
I own a company called Bridal DJs. We do hundreds of weddings a year and I just wanted to take a moment to submit a review for this wedding venue. This was my first time working at Castle Ladyhawke. I could not get over how authentic this venue...
looked. It was like going to Scotland or Norway. The staff were extremely friendly and had everything put together very nicely. If you are looking for a one of a kind experience vs most other wedding barns and buildings then I highly recommend this venue to you. It truly was amazing.
Response from the Vendor on 11/16/2022
Mike, thank you so much for your kind words! You are incredible to work with. We look forward to working with you again soon.
AMAZING!!!!! We recently had our wedding at Castle Ladyhawke and it was simply amazing. Every single individual that was apart of our big day went above and beyond our expectations. From Morgan and Callie making sure that every detail was perfe...
ct to the servers and valets who made sure that everyone was taken care of. I especially would like to say a BIG thank you to the valets that were working that day because they helped an elderly family friend who was having trouble getting up and down the stairs get to where she needed to go. If I could get married every week at Castle Ladyhawke I definitely would. If you are thinking about getting married here, DO IT!! You will not be disappointed.
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2022
Hi Emily! Thank you for your review. We thoroughly enjoyed hosting your family and we are so happy you had an amazing experience!
Castle Ladyhawke - a dream come true!
From the moment we first arrived for a tour we fell in love with the Castle!
Every little detail of the Bridal suite is so well thought through! The suite is huge! Makeup area is a separate room, so we had...
so much room for fun photos and video! And it has a balcony and so much natural light! Loved the huge elegant bathtub in a room with the view!
Wherever you go in the Castle, mountain views are spectacular!
We even went all the way up the stunning spiral staircase to the top of the tower, so many gorgeous photo opportunities! Loved the staircase as well!!
This is a dream location for the couples and for any photographer/videographer.
The ambiance of the Castle is so amazing. So many different spaces inside and outside for the guests to roam around.
The ceremony site is gorgeous and spacious, right next to the Castle walls with the mountains behind.
We absolutely loved Kelsie, the Wedding Director! She knows the answer to any questions and she’s such a huge help! She just makes you feel completely relaxed and chill. It means a lot, especially on a wedding day!
We’ve been filming weddings for many years and I just simply can’t compare any other venue in North Carolina to Castle Ladyhawk. So beautiful and welcoming the Castle is.
It’s a rare find!
Response from the Vendor on 09/03/2022
Wow! Thank you for your review! We absolutely loved having you at the castle and we are excited to see the video content you produce for our clients!
So we work with/at castle ladyhawke all the time, they are some of the most accommodating and respected vendors in tuckasegee (and really the entire mountains). We can't say enough good things about them honestly, absolutely beautiful venue!
Response from the Vendor on 08/31/2022
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you and we are so happy that you enjoy your time at the castle!
Absolutely perfect fairytale wedding. We could not be happier with the venue or all the staff that helped create our dream come true. They were helpful professional made great recommendations and now feel like new friends.
Response from the Vendor on 08/15/2022
Thank you for your kind words, Kimberly! We thoroughly enjoyed hosting your wedding and we were so happy to make your dreams come true!
Castle Ladyhawke... I can't even find the words to give this venue the justice it deserves. Our guests anticipated attending our wedding by seeing photos of the castle for the entire year leading up to it and have not been able to stop talking ...
about how beautiful, and unique it was. It felt like a true fairytale. The staff here became like family. They were beyond accommodating! Every concern we had, they nurtured and put our stresses at ease. They had a solution for every problem we could foresee possibly happening. (Just to mention, we had ZERO problems) . Kelcie and Callie are so sweet and so professional. The vendors they recommended for us to use were absolutely incredible. The chef's food was AMAZING! I still think about the truffle mashed potatoes! I wish we could have our day all over again. It was comfortable for not only us, but all of our wedding party and our guests. Everyone had such a great time, and again have not stopped complementing our venue. I recommend this place to any bride looking for an absolute dream come true, fairy tale wedding. Thank you Castle Ladyhawke for making our day absolutely perfect.
-The Sullivan's
Response from the Vendor on 07/28/2022
Hi Makayla! Thank you for your kind review. We absolutely loved hosting your wedding! It was stunning and both you and your families were a pleasure to work with. We would love to have you come visit, please don't be a stranger!
I had such an amazing time working with the members of Castle Ladyhawke! I was a bride planning a small wedding in just 4 months. Castle lady Hawke has many wedding packages and their micro wedding package was EVERYTHING! I completely put my tr...
ust in their food, cake, and bouquet and they nailed every one! this was the perfect thing for me as I was out of state and unable to be there in person for what most traditional weddings need. not to mention when we went to tour other venues this team was the only one who seemed fully prepared to "woo" us and had a full brochure of everything we could think of. they had all of the little things prepared for us that really let us put our full trust in them. they felt like friends to both of us from beginning to end! also its a GORGEOUS venue obvi
Response from the Vendor on 06/25/2022
Thank you Miranda and Colby! We are so happy that we could help you on your big day! We wish you a lifetime of happiness!
The Castle made our dream wedding come true! It was so great to work with them. Callie was very attentive to the menu and all our catering needs, which was incredibly helpful because we had a lot of allergies to work around!
Castle Ladyhawke ...
sits on top of a steep hill, but the view is so worth it. You may want to advise your guests to carpool or arrange for transportation. It's such a beautiful location with so many spectacular options for your wedding ceremony and reception. The staff members are great and easy to get along with, too!
We had a large wedding party and had to go with our backup plan of having the wedding indoors. The Castle accommodated our every need! I'm grateful for how great they were to work with over the months leading up to the wedding.
Again, I'm so grateful for Castle Ladyhawke, their lovely locations and views, their friendly staff, and everything they encompass. We definitely want to go back and visit someday, for one reason or another! :)
Again, thank you so, so much for giving us the fairytale wedding of our dreams!
Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2022
Thank you for your kind words, Ginger! We enjoyed hosting your wedding at Castle Ladyhawke. You and your families were a joy to work with! We hope you come back to visit!
The Castle was a dream come true! I never thought I would have such a beautiful and caring place to marry my best friend! The ladies, Kelsi and Callie, were absolutely amazing and very professional. They answered every question we had and kept ...
us on track with final decisions. They was gorgeous and went smoothly. I never had to worry about a thing and was able to enjoy the day, then wake up in the quiet castle in the clouds.. magical <3
Response from the Vendor on 12/15/2021
Thank you, Bethany! We wish nothing but a lifetime of happiness for you, Evan, and of course your cute puppy Aurora!
I'm a wedding photographer in Western North Carolina who has been documenting weddings at Castle Ladyhawke for many years. This venue is a remarkable property that is truly gorgeous in all seasons. Working with couples at the castle is a photog...
raphers dream. This venue offers beautiful backdrops from mountainscapes to interesting interior and exterior views of the castle itself. There isn't another venue in Western North Carolina quite like this one...all brides and grooms who have the chance to get married here will love their unique and dreamlike collection of pictures to tell the story of their castle wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 12/15/2021
Terri, thank you so much for such glowing words about Castle Ladyhawke! It was an immense pleasure having you and we can’t wait to see you back at the Castle soon!
All of the staff members were fantastic and treated not only us but also our guests like royalty.
Let’s touch on the food, AMAZING!!! The guest were raving and are still raving about it. Special thanks to the chef and his staff.
The castle...
is seriously the most beautiful venue and we are so extremely honored that we were able to have our special day there. Honestly, the mountain backdrop is to die for!
I promise you will no regret this venue choice!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/07/2021
Thank you for your review, Kayla! We truly loved spending your special day with you and Jose. Your dress was gorgeous and Koraline was adorable in her car she drove down the asile. We wish you the best!
Kelsie & Callie were amazing to work with! So helpful and really went above and beyond to make sure our clients had the wedding of their dreams and that everything was perfect. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, but the staff are what makes it e...
xceptional! I look forward to working with them again and planning many many more events at what I’ve dubbed the ‘Castle in the Sky!’ Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2021
HI Erin, Thank you for the kind words. You made the wedding planning process easy and we look forward to working with you again.
As a local wedding planner I am always on the hunt for great venues to refer my clients to. Castle Ladyhawke did a wonderful job in helping make our couple's magical day come to be. They were responsive in pre-wedding correspondence, their staf...
f were friendly and helpful on wedding day, their in-house catering was delicious, and they were flexible to work as a team when wedding day changes were made. I enjoyed my experience with Castle Ladyhawke and definitely recommend them to others looking to have a dream wedding day in a mountain castle!
Response from the Vendor on 11/29/2021
Thank you Jordan! We loved having you and hope to see you back again soon!
I've had the amazing opportunity to work with Castle LadyHawke on so many occasions. The staff is some of the best in the game. Their professionalism and dedication makes planning and executing your wedding vision painless, flawless, and lots...
of fun. They're so much fun to work with, and the venue in all it's beauty speaks for itself. You can't afford NOT to have your wedding at Castle LadyHawke!
Response from the Vendor on 11/27/2021
Thank you for your kind words, Jeremy! We love working with you at the castle, and can’t wait for many more opportunities!
Castle Ladyhawke was the perfect venue for my daughter’s wedding. Kelsey and Callie are the dream team! They are professional, knowledgeable and tons of fun to work with. I highly recommend them for any special event!
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2021
Thank you for the kind words, Neil! We absolutely loved working with you and appreciated your attention to detail - those velvet green linens were stunning. We wish Meg and JP all the best!
My husband and I were looking for unique places to elope and a friend recommended Castle Ladyhawke. I am so thankful they did because, my goodness, from the staff to the *beautiful* venue, and the outstanding communication with the wedding coor...
dinator, Kelsie, we could not have asked for anything better!! The elopement package included EVERYTHING you could think of, you honestly wouldn’t have to worry about a thing. The price is WELL worth what you get in return, and the staff was so sweet and helpful, our special day was perfect ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2021
Hi Mary!
Thank you so much for choosing Castle Ladyhawke for your special day! We thoroughly enjoyed having you and your family and we are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back and visit soon and congratulations!
My fiance and I immediately fell in love, not only with the incredible charm of the venue and the neighboring Bear Lake, but the over-and-above mentality of absolutely everybody (without exception!) with whom we interfaced from Day 1. Mason, Ke...
lsie, Callie, Rachel, Sarah -- this is an all-star team dedicated to bringing fairy tales to life. And their recommended chef? YES. That's all I need to say. Do yourself a favor and take a step off the beaten path. This might just be your venue.
Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2021
Thank you for your review, Rachel! We enjoyed the time we spent with you and we all hope to see you again soon!
Everyone we dealt with along the planning process was professional, flexible and dedicated to making this a dream wedding to remember.
Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2021
Thank you, Linda! We thoroughly enjoyed having your family and celebrating your daughters marriage at Castle Ladyhawke. We hope to see you all again soon!
We are absolutely over the moon for this venue. I cried the whole first 30 minutes of my wedding day when I arrived because it was just so breathtaking.
The venue has every thing and more you could ask for. It is in a beautiful, convenient lo...
cation, affordable. The staff and everyone involved was incredibly kind and helpful. Several of my guests said it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. I cannot recommend this wedding venue enough. Stop looking and book now!
It was the most magical, fairy tale wedding possible.
Contact Info for Castle Ladyhawke
1698 Shook Cove Rd, Tuckasegee, NC
Meet the Team
Mason Jones
Manager
The friendly voice on the other end of the line, Mason is here to answer all your questions and help you lock in your special day at Castle Ladyhawke.
Born and raised in Forest City, NC, she loves hiking, reading, and playing with her miniature Dachshunds Otis and Peppa.
Her favorite thing about her job is “meeting all the different couples and working with them to create their perfect wedding day! You never know who will be on the other end of the phone!”
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