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Sky Retreat

5.0
(28)best-of-weddings

432 Cascade Drive, Pulear, NC

About This Vendor

Weddings with a Spectacular View

Sky Retreat is a awe-inspiring wedding venue in Purlear, NC. This 30-acre location is ideal for couples that dream of exchanging their vows among Mother Nature. It’s elegant ballroom, rustic log cabins, and multiple outdoor activities are free for soon-to-be-weds to enjoy during any season. Sky Retreat is nestled among lush rolling hills and thick forestry, to give soon-to-be-weds plenty of privacy to host their dream day. Their Grand Event Hall boasts 6,500 square feet of space for you to design your dream theme. Detailed chandeliers hang above the natural wooden floor, while large windows surround the space, to cover your celebration in plenty of light. Its doors lead to an expansive covered veranda and wrap-around patio, for your guests to enjoy cocktail hour in the fresh air. During the evening, you and your guests can relax by the natural stone fireplace on the outdoor porch. For outdoor celebrations, the extensive, grassy knoll features acres of manicured lawns that make for a glorious space to exchange your vows. Gardens, pathways, and natural rock designs are present throughout the property for you to host your romantic photo sessions. Accommodations are also available onsite, in the form of 13 rustic log cabins. Each one boasts cozy bedrooms, contemporary furnishings, and many cooking appliances to make you feel right at home. From intimate elopements to extravagant receptions, the team behind Sky Retreat will be ready to make your nuptial vision come true. Adventurous couples can partake in the property’s various outdoor activities, from kayaking to paragliding. During your time at the venue, you and your vendors will have access to the onsite dressing rooms, catering kitchen, and DJ area. In addition, the onsite catering team will customize your menu around your favorite flavors and dietary restrictions. This will ensure that you and your guests are properly cared for all evening.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Ballroom, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Mountain, Park, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
2019 Best of Weddings Winner

Sky Retreat Reviews

Reviewed On 9/29/2019 by Beth A
We got married at Sky Retreat two weeks ago and are still talking about how beautiful it is and how amazing everyone who works for Sky Retreat is!!! From dance lessons to setting up tables, everyone was incredible! I truly cannot say enough nic...
e things about everyone at Sky Retreat and how gorgeous the venue is. My family also booked out all the cabins and I got ready in cabin 1, so my bride couple have the suite, and was so pleased with how lovely and clean the cabins all are!!! Couldn’t be any happier, looking forward to making up an event so we can go back!!!
Reviewed On 4/27/2021 by Hannah B
Sky Retreat was absolutely the most perfect venue. The owners are lovely and extremely helpful! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful both the lodge and the views were.
Reviewed On 11/16/2020 by Scott R
We chose Sky Retreat for our son’s wedding after receiving a high recommendation from friends that had their wedding at Sky Retreat as well. The View of the Blue Ridge Mtns was nothing short of breathtaking!! The venue ballroom was absolutely a...
mazing and very elegant... a Cinderella story to say the least! Vito the venue manager was nothing short of amazing. He worked diligently to make sure all of our needs/wants were met and even exceeded! Our newlyweds could only describe the experience at Sky Retreat as a “ Dream come True” Your child’s wedding day is one that you want to be perfect in every way. Sky Retreat made this a reality for us for sure! We HIGHLY recommend Sky Retreat to anyone looking for the perfect venue for that perfect day! You WON’T be disappointed ❤️
Reviewed On 10/28/2020 by Karen H
Our daughter's wedding was held at Sky Retreat & we could not have been happier! The venue is AMAZING!!!! The staff is incredible & go out of their way to be helpful & accommodating. Everyone couldn't stop talking about the beautiful venue a...
nd incredible views! I highly encourage anyone considering Sky Retreat to book it - you will not regret it!
Reviewed On 9/22/2020 by Heather L
This was the best decision we made for the wedding by far! This venue is not only fantastic but the staff was unbelievable! Our guests said they were so impressed and it was just breathtaking!
Reviewed On 8/11/2020 by Kristen A
The most beautiful location for a wedding and the greatest people to work with at the Sky Retreat. Merin and her team answered all of our questions promptly, helped us to reschedule our wedding when restrictions with the virus were in place, sh...
e was always kind and really wanted to make our experience with them the best possible. I heard a lot of horror stories with other venues making it difficult so I was so thankful we chose them. Our wedding was phenomenal and a good part of that is from all the work that Vito and his brother did for us over the weekend. They are great people with a wonderful location. We stayed in the cabins on site which were adorable and came with all the essentials. We enjoyed a quick hike at the cascade falls. I feel like I couldn’t say enough good things about them and my experience over my 2 year planning period. I highly recommend them for anyone wedding planning or looking to get away for a weekend.
Reviewed On 11/28/2019 by Simona G
On October 12th, we had our dream wedding at the most beautiful wedding venue in the high country. It still feels like a fairytale ... The raw beauty of the Blueridge Mountains coupled with the crystal chandeliers of the Sky Retreat's ballroom ...
is simply unparallel. From the moment we booked the venue until the very end of our wedding we were so well taken care of! The Sky Retreat team's professionalism, prompt communication and reliability are everything you could ever want in a wedding venue. We couldn't be happier we chose the Sky Retreat! :)
Reviewed On 9/29/2019 by Nathanial L
They say rain is good luck on a wedding day, we think that it also counts on a foggy day. We originally picked Sky Retreat for the view and location, and we're so happy with the service from the team at Sky Retreat and the venue was gorgeous on...
a foggy day as well. It was a great location that allowed us flexibility and was just the right size for our wedding. Even with planning from a distance, it was great to work with the team at Sky Retreat.
Reviewed On 9/02/2019 by Julia H
We booked Sky Retreat within our first visit. This venue has BREATH TAKING views with a gorgeous indoor venue that we used for the reception area. I cannot express enough how much we enjoyed getting married at The Sky Retreat. The venue itself ...
did enough decorating for us, so we didn't have to add much else. It was convenient to have the reception on the same site as the ceremony rather than driving elsewhere. Everyone at our wedding was raving about the views and kept saying, "How did y'all find this place!" I would get married all over again (to the same man haha) in this exact location. I encourage anyone who is thinking of using Sky Retreat as there venue to go ahead and book it!
Reviewed On 8/19/2019 by Joelle P
After looking up Sky Retreat online, my fiance and I were in love with the venue. We set up a tour easily and when we saw it in person, we were blown away. It had all of the things on our venue checklist. They were offering a special discount o...
f $1000 off and free table and chair rentals if we booked during November. The venue was perfect for our 150 guests. We wanted our chairs to be set up a little bit non-traditionally, and they made it happen. I sent in a layout for the reception using allseated.com and our tables and chairs were set for when the vendors arrived for setup. We had no trouble with the venue or the venue staff. My friends and famile who attended my wedding are still raving about how beautiful the venue was! I am a wedding planner myself and I would plan an event at this venue with no hesitation.
Reviewed On 6/17/2019 by Jessica P
After months looking for a venue within our price range and specifications (a good view), we finally found Sky Retreat. This venue was more than we could have asked for. Everyone went above and beyond to make this the perfect day for us. We had...
three months to plan our wedding, and they made everything so effortless. All of our questions (no matter how last minute) were answered promptly. This place was absolutely breath taking.
Reviewed On 6/10/2019 by Ashley C
This venue is beautiful! Only about 25-30 minutes from the nearest towns, this venue offers privacy with a magical setting. Also has a beautiful building for the reception, we couldn’t have asked for a more memorable venue. Would definitely rec...
ommend if you’re looking for a venue that puts you on top of the world.
Reviewed On 6/02/2019 by Julie G
We had our wedding at Sky Retreat on 4/20/2019. The weather did not cooperate with us and we experienced unseasonable chills, freezing rain, and had the most AMAZING wedding in the history of weddings. The Sky Retreat team were accommodating in...
every way from rehearsal to setup and cleanup. We had to move the ceremony from the lawn to the veranda and it was the perfect setting in every way with an incredible view. I'd recommend Sky Retreat and their team to anyone looking to get hitched in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Reviewed On 5/26/2019 by Michelle M
If there was an option to give Sky Retreat 10 stars I would. To say that our wedding day was perfect is an understatement! Everyone (Christina, Vitold, Merin, Dima etc.) at Sky Retreat was beyond kind, responsive, helpful, laid back and organiz...
ed. We spent our entire wedding weekend at Sky Retreat with many of the wedding party staying in the adorable, clean cabins onsite. Our rehearsal dinner Friday night was huge success and our (200 person) wedding the next day was a fairy tail. Everyone kept commenting on how gorgeous the views were and how beautiful the venue was. I will be recommending this venue to any and every engaged couple I come across!!!!!!
Reviewed On 10/30/2018 by Kate G
This venue is absolutely amazing! Merin and her husband are so sweet, knowledgeable, and helpful! My husband and I went paragliding there, took dance lessons from them, and had our wedding at Sky Retreat. It was perfect! All of our guests were ...
blown away by the venue and kept complimenting it all day and night! Thank you both for everything - you're the best!!!!
Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by Grace B
Sky Retreat is an absolutely amazing venue. From the staff, to the location, to the ambiance and decor, this place is a 10 star. Not to mention beautiful new cabins right on the property with wraparound porches and beautiful views.
Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by William M
My wife and I had our wedding reception here last month. It was everything we could have hoped for and more. The entire evening was absolutely incredible. He was exceptional and really went out of his way to make our experience unique. The staf...
f, service and food were equally phenomenal. Thank you Sky Retreat for a great wedding reception and a night we will never forget.
Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by Phyllis R
Our wedding night was practically perfect in terms of the venue. Decor was great and the staff were so friendly. They made sure we had drinks the whole time. The food was good and served in a timely manner. The DJ was also amazing. Our weddin...
g coordinator really tried her best to make sure we were having a good time and to be stress free. This venue is good for those who want practically everything in one place. We did not want to pick our own flowers and catering and etc and this was perfect for us.
Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by Linda E
The staff and the venue are amazing! Each member is very easy to work with. They took care of all of our needs and more! We were greeted with a smile from the very beginning. Being that we are very detail oriented, they did a fantastic job maki...
ng sure our dream wedding came true. This venue includes so many things already in its package that it really took a lot of pressure off wedding planning. Highly recommended. Great food, great staff, wonderful vendors and great ownership! Thank you staff for everything you did. All of our family and friends enjoyed every part of it.
Reviewed On 9/30/2018 by Debra H
Sky Retreat is a gorgeous venue and Dima Amd Merin were extremely helpful and responsive when emailing with questions and wanting to set up appointments to view the venue! Not only it’s a perfect wedding venue but they teach ballroom dancing, o...
ffer tandem paragliding flights, and have beautiful little cabins right on site. We highly recommend it!!!
Reviewed On 9/30/2018 by Sarah W
We attended a wedding at Sky Retreat recently and the venue was amazing. Great atmosphere and service. Impeccable with all the details and everyone enjoyed themselves. The lodging on site was a huge benefit and convenience. The cabins are so cu...
te and cozy. My wife and I even took a tandem paragliding flight which is offered right next to the banquet hall.
Reviewed On 9/30/2018 by Marianne W
After looking into a dozen or more venues Sky Retreat was the ultimate wedding destination for us. The views are amazing and the banquet hall is brand new and very fresh and very well designed. Best of all, the rental price was half of some of ...
the other venues in the area I looked at . Sky Retreat has really thought of everything to make weddings convenient, comfortable and spectacular for our special day. I would 100% recommend this for venue to anyone looking to and unforgettable wedding.
Reviewed On 9/26/2018 by Mary M
Sky Retreat was THE perfect venue for our July wedding. Merin was so great to work with from Day 1. The day of our wedding everything was so seamless and easy. I highly recommend looking at Sky Retreat for your next event (sooner than later!)
Reviewed On 9/26/2018 by Joseph K
Amazing venue for a wedding we just attended. From the open air feel to the expansive views from the indoor ballroom . These and many other unique touches such as the gorgeous chandeliers and a huge covered patio with stone fireplace set this a...
part from the average main stream banquet halls and wedding spots.
Reviewed On 9/26/2018 by Sandra G
Just went to a friend's wedding here this past weekend! It was beautiful but most of all the staff was so incredibly friendly and welcoming! Awesome customer service! Good job guys!
Reviewed On 9/19/2018 by Dolores O
What an amazing venue!!! Merin and Dima are great to deal with and you can feel that as owners they take pride and joy in running their retreat.
Reviewed On 9/19/2018 by Rose S
Sky Retreat is an ultimate wedding destination. The views are gorgeous and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect location to host my wedding. Brand new cabinets on site we are such a convenience and added bonus for all of our guests to make ...
a fun vacation experience for all of our guests at the wedding.
Reviewed On 8/19/2018 by Brooke M
Merin was so wonderful to work with. Always quick to reply back to my questions, and she honestly could not have been more helpful or excited to make our wedding day special. Not to mention the venue is gorgeous!

Contact Info for Sky Retreat

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432 Cascade Drive, Pulear, NC

Meet the Team

meet the owner
Merin Sazinas
Owner
Merin's vision is to create an environment for people to create their most special memories! As founders of Sky Retreat, she and her husband Dima combined all the activities they are passionate about for other people to enjoy! Sky Retreat combines the spectacular beauty of nature outdoors, with the elegant indoor wedding venue, and fun activities for wedding couples and their guests to enjoy. Merin is a professional ballroom dancer, meditation teacher, paraglider and enjoys meeting the wedding couples and hosting their most special days at Sky Retreat!