Pigeon River Mountain Retreat

Pigeon River Mountain Retreat sets the stage for an unforgettable, magical wedding experience. Imagine you and your guests occupying a 500-acre private mountain “village” for your entire wedding weekend, surrounded by breathtaking views and unparalleled comfort! Please inquire about special introductory prices for our minimum 3-day lodging and venue packages. You can host up to 70 guests on the property! Single-day weddings available too. Special package prices for 2025 & 2026: $7,500 to $35,000. Wedding planner required in most cases. Management and staff will be available to assist in all areas of onsite planning. Lodging is reserved on Airbnb or VRBO while venues are booked separately. Visit our website for details. Tucked into the Great Smoky Mountains, just 25 miles west of Asheville in Clyde, NC, this beautiful wedding venue is located at 3,200 feet, on more than 3 miles of riverfront along the Pigeon River. The retreat offers natural beauty at every turn, from luxurious accommodations to extraordinary event spaces. Your group will enjoy six glorious, 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 to16 more guests. Exchange your vows in the authentic wedding chapel, complete with working antique organ and bell tower, with up to 150 of your favorite friends and family sharing in your joyful moment. Afterward, you and your loved ones can share a champagne toast in the Peacock Pavilion across from the chapel. Smaller ceremonies can be held in the quiet Smoky Mountain Lookout, a nature sanctuary that offers breathtaking views. Additional venues include the Jonathan Creek Tavern, a three-story event space with several bar, lounge, and dining areas in addition to outdoor decks and river views, and Bobcat’s Loft, an art-filled space which is perfect for dining, dancing, and lounging. The Panther Creek Farmhouse & Pavilion sit on open fields on the northern end of the property, offering an incredible picturesque wedding space. No matter where you choose to celebrate, you and your guests will be treated to impressive mountain or river views at every turn. And there’s much, much more. The team can walk you through its offerings, including rental of a mobile catering food truck and UTVs to help transport across the property. Throughout the festivities, you and your guests can enjoy swimming, tubing, fishing, or lounging by the water or fire pit in the extended riverfront area. Pickleball, tennis courts, and plenty of indoor and outdoor games add loads of entertainment. Three of the homes even feature separate game rooms to keep everyone occupied for hours. Pigeon River Mountain Retreat may be the perfect place to celebrate your marriage…and you may never want to leave!