Sugar Hollow Retreat
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $18,000 for off-peak dates, and $23,000 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $7,500
Guest capacity
Up to 250 seated guests
About this venue
Sugar Hollow Retreat is your premier inclusive Tennessee Mountain wedding destination. We truly believe that the best weddings are ones where you can spend quality time with your family and friends, creating connections and memories along the way. At Sugar Hollow, we give you an entire mountain all to yourself for your wedding week or weekend. You and your guests will have a unique experience jam-packed with relaxation, hiking, patio games, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and more. We have have multi-day packages (weekdays: 3 day event / weekends: 4 day event), with semi-inclusive and all-inclusive options for up to 250 guests. Lodging for up to 68 (100 by Spring 2023) is included in all of our packages. To make your wedding planning experience easier, we also include a Wedding Manager in all weekend packages.
Our event spaces
Overmountain Hall
Overmountain Hall is equal parts warm + cozy and luxurious + chic.
Our glorious Overmountain Hall commands stunning views of three mountain ranges – the Appalachians, the Blue Ridge and the Smokies. This unique venue can seat up to 250 guests (150 indoors) and includes a caterer’s kitchen, styling suite, built in sound system, indoor/outdoor events, covered patio, rolling bar, all dimmable lighting (from the sconces to the chandeliers), floor to ceiling gas fireplace, cocktail tables, 3 separate outdoor entertaining areas, restrooms and a private half bath.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 400 Standing
Square footage
5,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- All lights on dimmers - Styling Suite - Styling Suite Private Half Bath - Restrooms - Caterer's kitchen with commercial fridge, ice machine, 2 warmers, etc. - Built in sound system - Farm tables & chairs - Decorations & Candles - Gas Fireplace - Cocktail Tables - Patio Games - Rolling Bar - String Lights on patio area - Covered Patio + 2 uncovered patios - Parking lot - Easy access to ceremony site - Unforgettable views
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Overmountain Hall
Overmountain Hall is equal parts warm + cozy and luxurious + chic.
Our glorious Overmountain Hall commands stunning views of three mountain ranges – the Appalachians, the Blue Ridge and the Smokies. This unique venue can seat up to 250 guests (150 indoors) and includes a caterer’s kitchen, styling suite, built in sound system, indoor/outdoor events, covered patio, rolling bar, all dimmable lighting (from the sconces to the chandeliers), floor to ceiling gas fireplace, cocktail tables, 3 separate outdoor entertaining areas, restrooms and a private half bath.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 400 Standing
Square footage
5,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- All lights on dimmers - Styling Suite - Styling Suite Private Half Bath - Restrooms - Caterer's kitchen with commercial fridge, ice machine, 2 warmers, etc. - Built in sound system - Farm tables & chairs - Decorations & Candles - Gas Fireplace - Cocktail Tables - Patio Games - Rolling Bar - String Lights on patio area - Covered Patio + 2 uncovered patios - Parking lot - Easy access to ceremony site - Unforgettable views
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Sugar Hollow Retreat packages
2024 Micro Wedding (for up to 40 guests)
40 guests
Peak pricing $7,500-16,500
Off-peak pricing $7,500-16,500
Weekdays Only: Check in on Monday at 2 p.m., and check out on Wednesday at Noon. Includes: 2 nights in the Lodge and Sitton House (lodging for up to 38 guests including a newlywed suite), ceremony with chair set up at the Overlook Deck, covered patio with a view, patio games and fire pits, cocktail tables, plates and utensils, drinkware + DROP OFF MEALS: Dinner on Monday, Brunch & Dinner on Tuesday, and Brunch on Wednesday.
- Meals
- Lodging & Accommodations
- Newlywed Suite
- Ceremony Site
- Chairs for Ceremony
- Dinner Space on Covered Patio with a View
- Some Decor Items
- Plates & Utensils + Drinkware
- Fire Pit & Fire Wood
- Patio Games
- Fully Equipped Kitchens
2024 Semi-Inclusive Weekend Package
75-175 guests
Peak pricing $23,000-30,000
Off-peak pricing $18,000-27,000
-Entire Property (all 330 acres and accommodations included for private use) -Lodging for up to 100 (45 bedrooms in total-7 houses & 1 Lodge) -Ceremony + Chair Set Up -Overmountain Hall (reception space for up to 175 with tables and chairs, set up, styling suite, caterers kitchen, restrooms, bar, cocktail tables, covered patio, 2 uncovered patios, patio heaters for winter, fire pit, and cornhole) -Coordinator -All meals included for the time of stay (starting at 100 guests) -PLUS MORE
- Multiple Event Sites
- Lodging & Accommodations
- Newlywed Suite
- Ceremony Site
- Chairs for Ceremony
- Reception Space: Overmountain Hall
- Tables & Chairs for Reception
- Cocktail Tables
- Patio Games
- Fire Pit & Fire Wood
- Fully Equipped Kitchens
- Caterers Kitchen
- Styling Suite
- All On-Site Meals
- Various Decor Items Included
- Wedding Management / Coordinator
- Set up & Breakdown of Overmountain Hall
- Clean up of Reception
- Ice Machine
Available services that can be provided by Sugar Hollow Retreat
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Sound / AV
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
- Twin bed rooms
Reviews
Write a review3.5 out of 5
2 reviews
- LF
Lydia F.
Beautiful venue, poor management
My husband and I recently got married at Sugar Hollow Retreat, and we have very mixed feelings about our experience. First, the positives. The property is absolutely beautiful. The scenery is stunning, the ceremony locations are gorgeous, the lodging was excellent, and the food was fantastic. Those aspects truly deserve praise. Unfortunately, the organization and communication leading up to our wedding were extremely disappointing, especially considering the cost. Our contract, payment schedule, and amounts due were inconsistent throughout the planning process. Different staff members gave us different information. When I reached out for clarification, I was told their contracts and payment plans were generated using AI and had mistakes. I was promised a corrected contract, but after multiple calls, voicemails, texts, and follow-ups over three weeks, I never received an updated contract or even a reply from Kaleigh. About two months before our wedding—after we had booked the venue over a year earlier and paid all deposits—Sugar Hollow advertised our wedding dates on social media as still available and even offered a discount. I had to contact them to let them know they were advertising our already-booked weekend. Our biggest concern before booking was whether the reception hall would stay cool during our late-June wedding. We asked multiple times and were repeatedly assured the air conditioning would not be an issue. Instead, during dinner the AC shut off and had to be reset, leaving the hall over 80F with almost no airflow. Several guests had to leave, and some became sick from the heat. The venue had no fans available, and another vendor thankfully brought fans out to help. This was especially frustrating because summer heat is completely predictable for outdoor Tennessee weddings. We also discovered our catering contact no longer worked there only because my emails started bouncing back. No one notified us of the staffing change or set up an automatic response. Another disappointment was accessibility. We booked in part because golf carts were available for our amputee family member and elderly guests, signed liability waivers for them, and then were told just one month before the wedding they no longer offered them. I also strongly recommend hiring an independent day-of coordinator instead of relying on the venue's coordinator. We hired Nicole because she knew the venue, but many décor and setup details we had planned and discussed were missed or incorrect. Throughout the day I had to send bridesmaids and family members to remind her about tasks that had already been planned. A coordinator should be executing the plan—not needing reminders from the bride. Sugar Hollow has incredible potential because the property itself is beautiful. However, the organization, communication, and attention to detail simply did not match the price we paid. Future couples should keep meticulous records, double-check everything, and have an outside coordinator advocating for them. With stronger management, this venue could easily be a 10/10. Based on our experience, I would rate it a 4/10.
- SC
Stacie Carroll
Beautiful location, excellent service
Sugar Hollow Retreat is a wonderful venue. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and helps ensure a great time for everyone. The location is beautiful and well maintained. I always enjoy being there.
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