Accommodations & Travel

Travel Note

STAYING AT HAWKESDENE

We’ve reserved Hawkesdene, a private 70- acre mountain estate tucked in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina for October 8, 2026- October 11, 2026. Enjoy hiking, fire pits, yard games, alpacas (!!!), and more. Your weekend stay at Hawkesdene includes: - Private cottage-styled lodging -Chef-prepared meals, snacks & non-alcoholic drinks - Hiking, fire pits, yard games & more Lodging + food cost: $375/per person ($750/couple) - Due August 1st, 2026 - See FAQ Page about paying in installments Please reserve your spot if you plan on joining us by submitting a $50 non-refundable lodging deposit per guest ($100/couple) via the button below or following this link https://www.hawkesdene.com/guest-payments/ About the property: Hawkesdene has 44 private bedrooms. Your all-inclusive stay includes luxury accommodations and chef-curated farm to table meals and snacks. Accommodations are in individual cottages and houses assigned based on group size, family, and friends. You'll receive your assignment upon arrival at the Main House from the Hawkesdene staff on October 8th.

Flight

TRAVEL

Our wedding is on the edge of the Nantahala National Forest and will be a 2-3 hour drive from main airports. If you will be flying the closest airports include: Asheville, NC (~2hrs) Atlanta, GA (~2.5hrs) - Most direct flights Knoxville, TN (~2hrs) - If you get carsick, DO NOT take Tail of the Dragon from Knoxville, others routes are available but will take longer - Reach out to the Bride or Groom for directions to bypass Tail of The Dragon Charlotte (~4.5hrs) From these airports, we recommend organizing rental cars or airport shuttles to our venue. Note: If you are staying onsite, a vehicle will not be necessary for any weekend festivities (all meals and events occur on the estate). Questions? Reach out to the Bride or Groom!