Sky Retreat

Guest capacity

Up to 196 seated guests

About this venue

Weddings With a Spectacular View! Sky Retreat is a gorgeous 30-acre, all seasons wedding venue. With an over 6,500sq. ft. Grand Event Hall boasting a wall of windows showcasing the long-range view, expansive covered veranda with fireplace, bridal dressing room, professional dance floor, catering kitchen, 13 log cabins for lodging, and a large grassy knoll ideal for outdoor weddings, Sky Retreat provides a picturesque environment to create cherished memories. Enjoy activity options such as professional ballroom dance instruction for your dream wedding dance, as well as hiking trails to the local waterfall, paragliding tandem flights, tubing trips to the nearby river, evening bonfires, yoga and fitness classes, group dance classes, onsite massage and much more for your dream wedding vacation experience

Seated guest capacity

  • 196

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts
  • Lodges, Retreats
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
438 Cascade Dr, Purlear, NC 28665

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Grand Event Hall, Wedding Green

Weddings with a Spectacular View!

Gorgeous Grand Event Hall with high vaulted ceilings, crystal chandeliers, 60ft. x 40ft. professional dance floor, bridal dressing room, many bathrooms, a catering kitchen, and a wall of windows taking advantage of the magnificent long range view. Spacious 50ft x30ft covered veranda with grand fireplace, ideal for socializing/cocktail hour as well as an alternative option for the wedding ceremony under roof. Gorgeous wedding green at the peak of the mountain.

Guest capacity

Up to 196 Seated

Up to 196 Standing

Square footage

6,500

Ideal for

Couples luncheon

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-14 log cabins onsite for lodging -Bonfire pits and outdoor grills -Pond -Hiking tails -Activities available onsite: tandem paragliding flights, wedding dance instruction, tubing/kayaking trips

Available services that can be provided by Sky Retreat

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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  • Amazing !

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    •Andrea K.•4 months ago

    I had the most amazing experience, they are professional and they the most beautiful view of the mountains!

  • Insane Views and Service!!!

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    •Madeline G.•2 years ago

    There’s no question this venue is incredibly beautiful but what comes with it really sealed the deal. The team leading up to the event were kind, efficient, and communicative. The space was beautifully clean and ready for us and the accommodations on the property were top notch. It made the whole day really special to have the whole family wake up and get prepared together. It really is worth every penny and is one of the most special places in the mountains. It rained on our wedding day and they did the most to wipe down chairs right before the ceremony and keep things moving. Absolutely 10/10!

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