About this venue
Watergrass Farm is a new wedding and event venue located on a horse farm just ten minutes south of downtown Chapel Hill, NC. It features a restored 19th-century farmhouse and a renovated barn with a hardwood dance floor, brass chandeliers, and a copper bar top. The 34-acre farm also offers couples a variety of indoor and outdoor ceremony sites. Suitable for intimate and larger events — everything from weekend getaways and family reunions to corporate events and weddings — Watergrass caters to guests who want to experience a relaxed, beautiful rural escape, full of warmth and local character, without sacrificing the convenience of easy access to town.
Our event spaces
The Farm
Forest and open fields just minutes from downtown Chapel Hill.
Watergrass is a 34-acre horse farm set in a secluded residential area ten minutes south of downtown Chapel Hill. Bordered by post-and-rail fencing on one side and dense forest on the other, the farm offers spectacular views, especially at sunset. Wedding planners can choose among a variety of outdoor ceremony sites, while indoor ceremonies can be held in the barn. The farm also features two separate entrances for guests, three parking areas, and illuminated brick paths leading to both the farmhouse and the barn.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
The Barn
Featuring brass chandeliers and polished copper, our renovated barn brings any celebration to life.
Our fully renovated barn provides a charming setting for any special occasion. With its flexible layout, hardwood dance floor, brass chandeliers, and polished copper bar top, the barn will bring your vision to life, accommodating both intimate and larger festivities. An open-air patio at the entrance is ideal for champagne receptions, and a partially covered patio out back is a great spot for the band to set up. A separate building just a few steps away houses well-appointed climate-controlled restrooms.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
The Farm House
With king suites and a spacious bridal area, our farmhouse offers cozy accommodations with breathtaking views.
Perfect for wedding weekends or Carolina Homecoming Weekend, our farmhouse offers cozy, up-to-date accommodations with breathtaking views of the farm. Its two full bathrooms and bedrooms, each furnished with a king bed and a twin, can sleep six. A spacious living area adjoining the primary bedroom serves beautifully as a bridal suite. The farmhouse also features a fully equipped kitchen with cherry countertops, an island bar, and a dining table with seating for six.
Ideal for
Cocktail hour, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
The Farm
Forest and open fields just minutes from downtown Chapel Hill.
Watergrass is a 34-acre horse farm set in a secluded residential area ten minutes south of downtown Chapel Hill. Bordered by post-and-rail fencing on one side and dense forest on the other, the farm offers spectacular views, especially at sunset. Wedding planners can choose among a variety of outdoor ceremony sites, while indoor ceremonies can be held in the barn. The farm also features two separate entrances for guests, three parking areas, and illuminated brick paths leading to both the farmhouse and the barn.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
The Barn
Featuring brass chandeliers and polished copper, our renovated barn brings any celebration to life.
Our fully renovated barn provides a charming setting for any special occasion. With its flexible layout, hardwood dance floor, brass chandeliers, and polished copper bar top, the barn will bring your vision to life, accommodating both intimate and larger festivities. An open-air patio at the entrance is ideal for champagne receptions, and a partially covered patio out back is a great spot for the band to set up. A separate building just a few steps away houses well-appointed climate-controlled restrooms.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
The Farm House
With king suites and a spacious bridal area, our farmhouse offers cozy accommodations with breathtaking views.
Perfect for wedding weekends or Carolina Homecoming Weekend, our farmhouse offers cozy, up-to-date accommodations with breathtaking views of the farm. Its two full bathrooms and bedrooms, each furnished with a king bed and a twin, can sleep six. A spacious living area adjoining the primary bedroom serves beautifully as a bridal suite. The farmhouse also features a fully equipped kitchen with cherry countertops, an island bar, and a dining table with seating for six.
Ideal for
Cocktail hour, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
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