About
The Willow House and Social Barn is a stunning creekside weekend wedding venue located just outside Asheville in Maggie Valley, North Carolina that features waterfalls and breathtaking mountain views. This beautifully handcrafted modern barn is the perfect setting for an unforgettable celebration in the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina.
Facilities and Capacity
This newly constructed rustic-chic barn has walls that are lined with locally saw-milled wood and 3,000 square feet of open space that comfortably seats 150 guests, offering endless options for a ceremony or reception. It comes with indoor, handicap accessible restroom areas and a prep kitchen with an ice maker, fridge, sink, warming tower and tons of counter space for your caterer. The Willow House and Social Barn is situated on Jonathan Creek, which runs all the way through Maggie Valley. Choose from several ceremony sites on the property with all the setup and teardown included. Our "something borrowed" closet offers hundreds of ceremony and reception decor for no additional fee.
Services Offered
We think couples should enjoy a full weekend to celebrate the best day of their life! Our Weekend Wedding option includes:
- Lodging for two nights in The Willow House – perfect for up to 13 family members or the wedding party (additional nights may be added)
- Groom's cabin for up to 8 guests
- Access to The Willow House patio featuring a 12’ waterfall, outdoor kitchen and seating – a great spot for your rehearsal dinner or welcome party
- Ceremony site and reception set up and tear down
- A variety of ceremony and reception décor items to borrow
- Fun outdoor games like giant jenga and cornhole
- Banquet tables with white tablecloths and wood crossback chairs for up to 150 guests
- Spacious prep kitchen which includes a commercial refrigerator and ice machine, warming tower and two large sinks
- Indoor, handicap accessible restrooms
- Property manager available throughout event
- Onsite parking with handicap drop off area
- Water features and mountain views for beautiful photos
- Trout fishing in rushing Jonathan Creek
Accommodations
The Willow House and Social Barn offers extraordinary mountain lodging. The family home allows you to enjoy the comfort of having your wedding party and family under the same roof. It is a four bedroom, three and a half bath. The Willow House offers a living area with 22-foot ceilings, a gas fireplace and a kitchen that opens up to the breakfast nook and the back porch that has scenic views of the waterfall. There is also a separate dining area, a pool room and a patio with lots of seating. The main floor master gives the bride and her bride tribe lots of space for hair and makeup. Plus an awesome bath with two vanities. The second floor provides three bedrooms with king beds and a bonus bunk room with 5 beds, to bathrooms and a loft seating area.
The Walnut House, our groom's cabin provides lodging for up to 8 guests. It offers 2 bedrooms and a spacious loft with sleeper sofa right on the creek. The guys can relax in the hot tub or compare fish stories around the fire pit!
You can also add 5 additional cabins for family and friends to sleep up to 14 more guests. You also have the option to block rooms at our sister property right next door, Heart of the Valley Motel. www.heartofthevalleyn.com
- Woman-owned
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Reviews of The Willow House and Social Barn
Review summary
The Willow House and Social Barn is highly recommended as a wedding venue. The staff, including Caroline and Brittany, are praised for their exceptional service and going above and beyond to ensure a stress-free experience. The venue itself is described as breathtaking, with beautiful scenery, waterfalls, and gardens. Guests appreciated the on-site accommodations and the ability to spend the whole weekend at the venue. Overall, the Willow House and Social Barn is considered a hidden gem and a perfect location for a fairytale wedding.
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Willow House and Social Barn is a lovely venue set in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains in the quaint town of Maggie Valley, NC. Willow House provides one of most beautiful homes for the wedding couple to use on their big day and beyond if they prefer an extended stay. The barn itself is picture perfect providing an ideal setting for a rustic wedding. Caroline is a delight and a pleasure to work with. She creates a professional yet welcoming atmosphere for all of her clients, vendors, and staffs I highly recommend Willow House and Social Barn for any couple who wants a rustic feel without having to go way off the beaten path to achieve it. Gorgeous venue with an even more beautiful owner.