Pigeon River Mountain Retreat

Tucked into the Great Smoky Mountains, just 25 miles west of Asheville in Clyde, NC, is a 500-acre private mountain "village" for your entire wedding weekend: Pigeon River Mountain Retreat. This beautiful property is located at 3,200 feet, with more than three miles of private riverfront along the Pigeon River. The retreat offers unmatched natural beauty at every turn, with extraordinary event spaces and countless opportunities for one-of-a-kind photo shoots. You can exchange your vows amongst family and friends in the authentic wedding chapel with an antique organ and belltower, and after the ceremony, share a champagne toast in the Peacock Pavilion across from the chapel. If you prefer an outdoor ceremony, the riverfront deck provides a gorgeous backdrop against the flowing river; or for an intimate group, choose the serene Smoky Mountain Lookout, a nature sanctuary that offers breathtaking views. Venues include the recently finished Lodge at Pigeon River, Jonathan Creek Tavern, a three-story event space with several bars, lounges, and dining areas, in addition to outdoor decks and river views. Bobcat's Loft, an art-filled space with indoor and outdoor seating, is perfect for dining, dancing, and lounging. The Panther Creek Farmhouse & Pavilion sits on open fields on the northern end of the property, offering an incredible, picturesque wedding space. The retreat boasts six fully equipped mountain lodges, plus additional lodging at most of the venues. Rental of the Panther Creek Farmhouse & Panther Creek Pavilion provides additional lodging for up to 18 more guests. The dedicated team at Pigeon River Mountain Retreat can walk you through the available add-ons, including rental of a mobile catering food truck and UTVs to help transport guests across the property. Throughout the festivities, you and your guests can enjoy swimming, tubing, fishing, or lounging by the water or fire pits in the extended riverfront area. There are tennis and basketball courts, and plenty of indoor and outdoor games, ensuring there's never a dull moment throughout the weekend. Three of the homes feature separate game rooms to keep everyone occupied during any downtime. Pigeon River Mountain Retreat may be the perfect place to celebrate your marriage…and you may never want to leave! Request our wedding package prices today for three-day destination weddings or single-day weddings. You may also find the PDF with prices on the Wedding tab of our website at pigeonrivermountainretreat.com When viewing our distinctive property, please keep in mind: • Before making your decision, we request that you take a tour to fully understand our unique venue and offerings • We typically require a wedding planner, so be sure to ask • Nearly all our guests rent our 4- and 6-seater UTVs to shuttle guests, enjoy the property, and more easily navigate the hills and gravel roads. We also highly recommend driving 4-wheel vehicles as some areas of the property will need it.