PREMIUM VENUE
Hawkesdene
Est. 2002
381 Phillips Creek Rd, Andrews, NC 28901, USA
Up to 125 guests
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Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains in Andrews, North Carolina, Hawkesdene is located less than two hours west of Asheville and two hours north of Atlanta. This amazing venue is unique in its exclusive privacy, while providing onsite accommodations!
The Lowdown
Type
Barn / Farm / RanchEstate / House / Mansion / VillaField / Forest / OrchardGarden
Views
CreekForestGardenLandscaped GroundsMountainsRiverRolling HillsWater FeatureWaterfall
Style
Contemporary
Country
Elegant
Garden Party
Romantic
Best type of Celebrations
Family Reunion
Group Getaway
Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception
Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, Etc.
Reunion
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception

Venue Setting

Welcome to Hawkesdene – Your one-of-a-kind 70-acre, 44-bedroom private estate tucked luxuriously in the elegant mountain country of Western North Carolina. Experience this amazing, sprawling property for an extended stay, just you and your people, with nobody else on-site but our personable and professional Hawkesdene service team. This heavenly estate is where gourmet meals for up to 125 guests, perfectly appointed guest rooms and cottages for as many as 122 guests, and manicured grounds meet the soothing rush of Phillip’s Creek alongside sweeping mountain views and perfect solitude. A destination like no other, get ready for the celebration of a lifetime. It is an extraordinary getaway that you and your guests will talk about for years to come. Dates are filling up fast. Book your tour today • 800.447.9549

Capacity

Seated
125
Buffet
125
Standing
125
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

Yes

Estimated price per head

from $79 to $89

Additional charges

ESTATE WEDDING FEE
125 person capacity for weddings

PEAK SEASON
April to November – $14,995
OFF-PEAK SEASON
December to March – $10,995

A 50% non-refundable Wedding Fee deposit is required to confirm your wedding and secure your preferred dates and current rates, with the balance required one year prior to your arrival.

You’re welcome to submit a $1,000 refundable good faith deposit prior to confirming to hold your preferred dates pending a site visit and your decision. This deposit will apply to the Wedding Fee deposit required to confirm.

No tax applied to Wedding Fee.

* Any consecutive stay that includes a Friday and/or Saturday
** Any consecutive stay from Sunday to Thursday


ESTATE RENTAL RATES

PEAK SEASON
April to November
2-Nights, 30 Bedrooms, Accommodates 60 to 82 Guests
$22,995 – Paid by the Onsite Guests
OFF-PEAK SEASON
December to March
2-Nights, 30 Bedrooms, Accommodates 60 to 82 Guests
$18,995 – Paid by the Onsite Guests
ADDITIONAL NIGHTS ESTATE RENTAL
30 Private Bedrooms, Accommodates 60 to 82 Guests
$995 per night – Paid by the Onsite Guests

* Weekends included any consecutive stay including Friday & Saturday.
** Weekdays include any consecutive stay including Sunday through Thursday.

The Hawkesdene estate includes the Main House, Phillips House, eleven cottages and one studio that are self-contained and sit amongst a lush backdrop of mountains and trees, beautifully manicured gardens, the sparkling waters of Phillips Creek and several hiking trails that wind through the estate and along the adjacent Nantahala National Forest.

Estate Rental includes 30 private bedrooms that will accommodate 60 – 82 guests.  In addition to Estate Rental, there are three additional properties including  Hawkesview Cottages, Blackberry Cottage, and Phillips House that are available as a separate rental for an additional charge.  Together they will accommodate 28 to 40 guests.

Total property capacity includes 44 private bedrooms with luxury accommodations that will accommodate 88 – 122 guests.
2-night minimum stay
Additional Nights – $995 per night
Small & medium dogs are allowed in the cottages only. No dogs are permitted in the Main House.

ESTATE RENTAL DEPOSIT AND CONFIRMATION
Estate Rental confirmation along with a 50% non-refundable estate rental deposit is required one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to arrival with the balance required fifteen (15) days prior to arrival.

Your invited guests are welcome to pay Hawkesdene directly for their own accommodations and any portion of your reservation through our secure reservation system. Please inquire for details.

7% NC Sales Tax and 4% Lodging Tax will apply


DINING RATES
Required for on-site guests • 125 person capacity for all meals

PEAK SEASON
April to mid-November – $85 per guest per night
OFF-PEAK SEASON
December to March – $75 per guest per night

DINING DEPOSIT AND CONFIRMATION
Dining confirmation, along with your meal plan, menus, final guest count each night and for meals along with 100% of the dining cost is required 15 days prior to arrival so that we can place your food and beverages orders and sched­ule our team.

Children 10 and under and vendor meals are priced at 50% off.

7% NC Sales Tax and 18% Service Charge will apply.

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

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Call: 800-447-9549
Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2002
Curfew
No Curfew
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
BYO Permitted – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations

The Hawkesdene estate includes the Main House, Phillips House, eleven cottages and one studio that are self-contained and sit amongst a lush backdrop of mountains and trees, beautifully manicured gardens, the sparkling waters of Phillips Creek and several hiking trails that wind through the estate and along the adjacent Nantahala National Forest. Total property capacity includes 44 private bedrooms with luxury accommodations that will accommodate 88 – 122 guests.

Estate Rental includes 30 private bedrooms that will accommodate 60 – 82 guests.  In addition to Estate Rental, there are three additional properties including  Hawkesview Cottages, Blackberry Cottage, and Phillips House that are available as a separate rental for an additional charge.  Together they will accommodate 28 to 40 guests.

  • Small & medium dogs are allowed in the cottages only. No dogs are permitted in the Main House.
  • Daily housekeeping Included
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property
  • Check-in time on arrival day is at 4 pm & check-out time on departure day is at 11 am
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • A/V Equipment
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Wifi
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
Venue Features
The scene:
Hawkesdene is your one-of-a-kind 70-acre, 44-bedroom private estate tucked luxuriously in the elegant mountain country of Western North Carolina. Experience this amazing, sprawling property for an extended stay, just you and your people, with nobody else on-site but our personable and professional Hawkesdene service team. This heavenly estate is where gourmet meals for up to 125 guests, perfectly appointed guest rooms and cottages for as many as 122 guests, and manicured grounds meet the soothing rush of Phillip’s Creek alongside sweeping mountain views and perfect solitude. A destination like no other, get ready for the celebration of a lifetime. It is an extraordinary getaway that you and your guests will talk about for years to come.
Design:
With both covered and open spaces, Hawkesdene is a venue for all seasons. The main house, cottages, studio, bridal salon, open-air pavilion, new Reception Gallery, llama and alpaca stable, covered bridge, fire pit, arbor, vineyard, lawns and gardens give you and your guests the kind of variety that keeps everyone smiling.
Standout venue features:

Since Hawkesdene serves only one group at a time, the entire estate is exclusively yours. We’ll be honored in assisting in any way we can to help make your day one of your dreams. You and your guests are our only priority, so we invite you to join us. No stress. No worry. Simply let go and indulge yourself. Our team of wedding experts will take care of every important detail.

Hawkesdene is all about flexibility. Your celebration should blossom in a way that reflects your personal style and needs. Each couple possesses their own special vision for their wedding. Our job is to enhance that vision, not to fit it into a pre-arranged package. Flexibility at Hawkesdene means that even on the day of your wedding, you’re free to decide on the on-site location of your ceremony. We understand that once you see the amazing range of options on our property, from simple to extravagant, you may have new ideas about how and where you wish it to be. It is our genuine pleasure to customize our offerings just for you.

Extra perks:
- Wedding planning services
- Wedding ‘day of’ coordination Included
- Choice of ceremony site – covered bridge, pergola garden, llama & alpaca stable, under the crepe myrtle trees, or anywhere on the estate you wish
- Wedding rehearsal, ceremony and reception including the planning, time, management, equipment, service, set up and break down
- Attendant and 5-passenger Kabota RTV
- On-site restroom facilities & on-site parking
- Three wine barrels
- Nine custom matching wood farm tables in nine-foot lengths
- One 10-foot by 4-foot ‘grand’ farm table for the reception buffet
- Fifteen each of our 8-foot rectangle and 60” round folding tables
- Three each of our 36” x 36” cocktail-height farm tables
- Six each of our 30” round cocktail-height tables
- Several small side tables in various sizes
- White, ivory & espresso-color floor-length table linens
- Bar & dinner stemware including water, beer, rocks, wine, champagne, martini glasses & mason jars
- Heavy-gauge flatware including dinner and dessert forks, knife, soup and teaspoons
- White bone china including soup & chili bowls, appetizer, dessert and dinner plates
- White, gold and silver charger plates
- 18” wide burlap table runner
- 42” wide burlap aisle runner
- White, ivory, olive & tan color 20” x 20” linen napkins
- Solid, natural-color beechwood X-back chairs
- Attractive natural-color folding wood ceremony chairs
- Extra-large custom wood cake stand
- Vera Wang cake cutting utensils
- Pie plates in various sizes
- Wood “stumps” in various heights and sizes for risers and centerpieces
- Table numbers
- Two 36” high silver candelabras with 10” white candles
- Two 24” high silver candelabras with 10” white candles
- Table lanterns in various sizes & colors including white candles
- Clear glass votive candle holders with white candles
- Two portable insulated keg coolers and ice
- Two clear glass beverage dispensers for your specialty drinks
- Miscellaneous clear glass vases in various sizes in order to create your own floral centerpieces
- Chalkboard signage to label the buffets, desserts and specialty drinks
- Parking signage to direct off-site guests where to park
- Ten each of our 48” shepherd hooks
- Romantic dimmable market lights strung above the dining courtyard
- Professional quality clothes steamers
- Commercial heating system for the pavilion

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