Carolina Horse Park Foundation


Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,000

Guest capacity

Up to 1500 seated guests


About this venue

We offer five appropriate and scenic locations at which to host your wedding. You will leave with no urban stress and beautiful pictures of the best day of your life in the most beautiful location you can imagine!


Our event spaces

Steeplechase Clock Tower

"Meet me at the clocktower" Timeless love at the Steeplechase clock tower!

This space has ground floor patio space on level grass, with Permanent bathrooms, unusual clock tower option for wedding ceremony

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-96 Standing

Square footage

1,497

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Flat clean space for tent, easy access for caterer and guest vehicles

Room cost

$3000 for a day

Steeplechase Clock Tower

"Meet me at the clocktower" Timeless love at the Steeplechase clock tower!

This space has ground floor patio space on level grass, with Permanent bathrooms, unusual clock tower option for wedding ceremony

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-96 Standing

Square footage

1,497

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Flat clean space for tent, easy access for caterer and guest vehicles

Room cost

$3000 for a day


Available services that can be provided by Carolina Horse Park Foundation

Services & amenities

  • Event rentals
  • Pet friendly

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

3 reviews

  • KJ

    Kate J.

    Rating: 5
    Jul 3, 2026

    Beautiful, one of a kind experience

    From start to finish, the team at Carolina Horse Park Foundation made planning our wedding feel effortless. They answered every question with expertise and got back to us so fast that we never felt lost or confused about what to expect. What really stood out was their focus on the small details—they thought through things we hadn't even considered yet, which made a huge difference on the day. The venue itself is truly stunning, and they were protective of our privacy in a way that let us just be present with our loved ones. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how special the setting was and how smoothly everything ran. We couldn't have asked for a better partner in bringing our vision to life.

  • MR

    Marie R.

    Rating: 5
    Jun 25, 2026

    A Fairy tale Wedding come true

    The Horse Park created an enchanting, romantic focused magical experience for my daughter! We were able to create a unique experience that included a lush floral decor. The venue was welcoming and very affordable. I would highly recommend the Carolina Horse Park.

  • BV

    Bob V.

    Rating: 5
    Jun 25, 2026

    Proud Papa

    Carolina Horse Park Foundation was the perfect place for our unique wedding day. From start to finish, the team was professional and answered every question we had, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. They treated my daughter like a princess, which meant the world to us. The setting is truly one of a kind—you won't find anything else like it—and the country backdrop made for a beautiful celebration. Best of all, they kept their prices affordable without cutting corners on quality or service. We're so grateful we chose this venue and would recommend it to any couple looking for something unusual and special.


Yes we do! We have a beautiful scenic steeplechase clock Tower, we have a rustic tobacco shed, we have lakes and ponds and grassy areas. Perfect for a special wedding photo
Yes, we can provide a beautiful clean level space for you with parking and privacy and you can do your own thing!
You certainly can. No one has been married there before and it's never been an anybody's wedding picture! You can be the first one!
That's up to you. Starting at $1,000 you can have a gorgeous and original place for your wedding
Absolutely not. We have acres and acres of open space. Bring a tent. Bring a caterer. Bring your wedding party.
We absolutely do. You can also rent for your reception, our pavilion which is covered and has tables and chairs.
Send an email to katherinethornton.chp@gmail.com And I'll get you on the calendar
We are in Raeford, North Carolina.
We certainly can find one for you to rent
Yes absolutely. You can also do it yourself.
As many as you can invite
We are available year round - we do have to be aware of other activities we have books at The Park, but we can probably find a beautiful place for you to be married on almost any day!
January, February, March, April, and December
Yes, we charge a corkage fee of $10 per bottle for wine and liquor.
No - we do not offer valet parking but there is a lot of FREE parking available
Most of our facility is accessible - but some of it is a grass field
Your reservation includes six hours from start to finish, including the time it takes our staff to set up and clean up. Any additional time will be billed at $200 per hour.
Booking fees are non-refundable, but reasonable