Lake Eden Retreat Reviews

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• Marianne R. Sent on 07/03/2020
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  Gorgeous site, fantastic staff

  Leigh at Lake Eden Events has been a joy to work with. I love his personal attention to everything at this gorgeous venue. We worked closely with him to design and conceptualize our huge family event. And then to redesign it for a few intimates as required. Leigh and his staff have gone above and beyond our expectations - We cannot recommend them enough!

  Leigh at Lake Eden Events has been a joy to work with. I love his personal attention to everything at this gorgeous venue. We worked closely with him to design and conceptualize our huge family event. And then to redesign it for a few intimates as required. Leigh and his staff have gone above and beyond our expectations - We cannot recommend them enough!
• Kelsey Sent on 05/21/2018
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  Lake Eden was the most amazing venue!! The 360 mountain views were stunning. We opted for a tented wedding by the water and with a bonfire (that they will set up for you). They provided a golf cart attendant for our guests that had some trouble getting around and allowed us to use the whole guest house to get ready in. Leigh and his staff were beyond accommodating. I would 100% recommend this venue to everyone getting married or having any special event.

  Lake Eden was the most amazing venue!! The 360 mountain views were stunning. We opted for a tented wedding by the water and with a bonfire (that they will set up for you). They provided a golf cart attendant for our guests that had some trouble getting around and allowed us to use the whole guest house to get ready in. Leigh and his staff were beyond accommodating. I would 100% recommend this venue to everyone getting married or having any special event.
• Jennifer Sent on 10/19/2015
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  My husband and I are so glad we found Lake Eden as our wedding venue. By the time we found it, we were getting frustrated because we looked at several venues, but none of them fit our vision. The moment we arrived at Lake Eden, we knew we found the place! Leigh and Jessica are great to work with and made sure that not only that we were happy, but our family members and guests were as well. As other reviewers have mentioned, there is no back up plan for rain. We were ok with that because we knew we wanted an outdoor wedding. Well, we definitely got one, with hurricane storms raging around us. Regardless, everything was PERFECT! Lake Eden has a great team and made sure our parade couldn't be rained on. We were told by our photographer that these were definitely the toughest circumstances she ever shot in, but with the team prepared to do anything that was needed, it all went great. Regardless of the weather, our day went off without a hitch and we have the Lake Eden team to thank for that. The setting was still beautiful and we are so glad we booked this venue. Our guests all had a great time and we love that so many of them partied on in rain boots! We were able to fit our family and wedding party in the cabins that are on site, which worked out really well! It was great to have everyone so close and within walking distance to the ceremony and reception fields. We definitely recommend Lake Eden for your wedding. Thank you Jessica and Leigh for all of your help! Your venue made our big day so special!

  My husband and I are so glad we found Lake Eden as our wedding venue. By the time we found it, we were getting frustrated because we looked at several venues, but none of them fit our vision. The moment we arrived at Lake Eden, we knew we found the place! Leigh and Jessica are great to work with and made sure that not only that we were happy, but our family members and guests were as well. As other reviewers have mentioned, there is no back up plan for rain. We were ok with that because we knew we wanted an outdoor wedding. Well, we definitely got one, with hurricane storms raging around us. Regardless, everything was PERFECT! Lake Eden has a great team and made sure our parade couldn't be rained on. We were told by our photographer that these were definitely the toughest circumstances she ever shot in, but with the team prepared to do anything that was needed, it all went great. Regardless of the weather, our day went off without a hitch and we have the Lake Eden team to thank for that. The setting was still beautiful and we are so glad we booked this venue. Our guests all had a great time and we love that so many of them partied on in rain boots! We were able to fit our family and wedding party in the cabins that are on site, which worked out really well! It was great to have everyone so close and within walking distance to the ceremony and reception fields. We definitely recommend Lake Eden for your wedding. Thank you Jessica and Leigh for all of your help! Your venue made our big day so special!
• Sara Sent on 09/09/2014
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  The staff at Lake Eden are simply remarkable and the property is absolutely breathtaking! We searched almost every wedding venue in and around Asheville, NC and chose Lake Eden because it was by far the best fit! We loved that we could have the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all in one place and our out of town guests were able to fit comfortably in the on-site cabin rentals. It made for a magical and perfect wedding weekend without ever having to leave Black Mountain. We highly recommend taking advantage of Jessica Wharton (onsite event/wedding coordinator)- she made planning so easy! If you're looking for a relaxed, picture-perfect, mountain setting for your wedding then you should definitely check out Lake Eden!

  The staff at Lake Eden are simply remarkable and the property is absolutely breathtaking! We searched almost every wedding venue in and around Asheville, NC and chose Lake Eden because it was by far the best fit! We loved that we could have the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all in one place and our out of town guests were able to fit comfortably in the on-site cabin rentals. It made for a magical and perfect wedding weekend without ever having to leave Black Mountain. We highly recommend taking advantage of Jessica Wharton (onsite event/wedding coordinator)- she made planning so easy! If you're looking for a relaxed, picture-perfect, mountain setting for your wedding then you should definitely check out Lake Eden!
• Melissa Sent on 12/31/2016
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  Lake Eden was the most magical place to get married! I can't imagine having tied the knot anywhere else. There really is something special about it. The grounds and views are breathtaking and I love the history of the place. The owners are awesome and so friendly and accommodating to work with. They definitely felt like friends :) I highly recommend getting married at Lake Eden!

  Lake Eden was the most magical place to get married! I can't imagine having tied the knot anywhere else. There really is something special about it. The grounds and views are breathtaking and I love the history of the place. The owners are awesome and so friendly and accommodating to work with. They definitely felt like friends :) I highly recommend getting married at Lake Eden!
• Jessica Sent on 05/22/2017
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  My indoor/outdoor Spring wedding at Lake Eden was absolutely beautiful and so much of that was simply due to the surrounding Western North Carolina mountains and the landscape of the valley. Leigh and his event staff are highly seasoned professionals and able to meet the needs of any size wedding, considering they host LEAF (a beloved and popular music & arts festival) biannually, which hosts thousands of people over a 3-day period. There are numerous photography options on-site as well as traditional and alternative ceremony locations. The Barn was an excellent selection for our indoor reception and required minimal decorations as it is already a beautiful, rustic and well-maintained building with charm & character. Staff provided golf carts for our guests who were unable to cover the land by foot. As requested, they gave special attention to my grandmother who has difficulty walking far distances and using stairs. I highly recommend Lake Eden for weddings!

  My indoor/outdoor Spring wedding at Lake Eden was absolutely beautiful and so much of that was simply due to the surrounding Western North Carolina mountains and the landscape of the valley. Leigh and his event staff are highly seasoned professionals and able to meet the needs of any size wedding, considering they host LEAF (a beloved and popular music & arts festival) biannually, which hosts thousands of people over a 3-day period. There are numerous photography options on-site as well as traditional and alternative ceremony locations. The Barn was an excellent selection for our indoor reception and required minimal decorations as it is already a beautiful, rustic and well-maintained building with charm & character. Staff provided golf carts for our guests who were unable to cover the land by foot. As requested, they gave special attention to my grandmother who has difficulty walking far distances and using stairs. I highly recommend Lake Eden for weddings!
• Tracy Sent on 08/28/2013
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  As soon as I saw Lake Eden online I knew I had to go view the property in person and the moment I set foot on it I was blown away. It is absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I had in mind for my wedding. We were able to have an outdoor ceremony, barn reception, and plenty of lodging for our wedding party all onsite. We also decided to use them for our coordination services. The owner, Leigh, was really great and responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Property/Venue: The property is breathtaking. It has scenic mountain views, lush greenery, and several lakes. It also has a fantastic 2 story barn and 6 houses that can be rented by guests. Its truly picture perfect. The barn turned out to be a perfect reception site and because of weather we had to switch the ceremony there as well and it turned out beautiful. Lodging: Each lodging is unique and offers something special. My husband and I stayed in the Studio which was cozy, yet modern on the inside. Overall we loved it but there were a few things that could be tweaked. TV could be upgraded to one with a DVD player, dryer needs to be fixed, and toilet flap doesn't attach correctly so toilet runs constantly unless you push the flap down. Also, all the houses were tidy but could use a better cleaning before guests arrive. We found a bandaid right under our futon couch which was off putting. Coordination: Overall, Jessica did a good job the day of the event. She was far less expensive than others I got quotes from and at the end of the day got the job done and she knows the property and rules inside and out. Design really isn't her thing so I would stick with the basic wedding day package and hire a designer unless you are comfy doing it yourself. I was also a little disappointed that all our items were not brought back to our house like our contract stated and instead we had to go back to the barn to load everything up.
  

  As soon as I saw Lake Eden online I knew I had to go view the property in person and the moment I set foot on it I was blown away. It is absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I had in mind for my wedding. We were able to have an outdoor ceremony, barn reception, and plenty of lodging for our wedding party all onsite. We also decided to use them for our coordination services. The owner, Leigh, was really great and responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Property/Venue: The property is breathtaking. It has scenic mountain views, lush greenery, and several lakes. It also has a fantastic 2 story barn and 6 houses that can be rented by guests. Its truly picture perfect. The barn turned out to be a perfect reception site and because of weather we had to switch the ceremony there as well and it turned out beautiful. Lodging: Each lodging is unique and offers something special. My husband and I stayed in the Studio which was cozy, yet modern on the inside. Overall we loved it but there were a few things that could be tweaked. TV could be upgraded to one with a DVD player, dryer needs to be fixed, and toilet flap doesn't attach correctly so toilet runs constantly unless you push the flap down. Also, all the houses were tidy but could use a better cleaning before guests arrive. We found a bandaid right under our futon couch which was off putting. Coordination: Overall, Jessica did a good job the day of the event. She was far less expensive than others I got quotes from and at the end of the day got the job done and she knows the property and rules inside and out. Design really isn't her thing so I would stick with the basic wedding day package and hire a designer unless you are comfy doing it yourself. I was also a little disappointed that all our items were not brought back to our house like our contract stated and instead we had to go back to the barn to load everything up.
  
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  User1503727 Sent on 01/11/2014
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  We really wanted a venue where our families could stay on site and that wasn't too formal. In addition to being an incredibly beautiful place to get married, the whole process was a breeze. Leigh and Jessica handled the logistics beautifully - and when you've got 100 people coming in from all over the country for the weekend that's important. I cannot recommend Lake Eden highly enough - they really did everything.

  We really wanted a venue where our families could stay on site and that wasn't too formal. In addition to being an incredibly beautiful place to get married, the whole process was a breeze. Leigh and Jessica handled the logistics beautifully - and when you've got 100 people coming in from all over the country for the weekend that's important. I cannot recommend Lake Eden highly enough - they really did everything.
• Alycia Sent on 06/05/2008
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  Interactions were very personal, and everything I needed was taken care of.

  Interactions were very personal, and everything I needed was taken care of.
• Becky Sent on 10/24/2011
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  Lake Eden was absolutely beautiful and the staff was extremely helpful. We rented all of the lodging on site and used the barn for the rehearsal dinner. Everyone raved about how beautiful it was.

  Lake Eden was absolutely beautiful and the staff was extremely helpful. We rented all of the lodging on site and used the barn for the rehearsal dinner. Everyone raved about how beautiful it was.
• Jillian Sent on 04/13/2008
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  This is a great site for outdoor weddings, but there is no back up for if it rains (no indoor space for large parties). It was absolutely beautiful, with a lot of space to set up (so they can handle lots of people). I highly recommend them to anyone!

  This is a great site for outdoor weddings, but there is no back up for if it rains (no indoor space for large parties). It was absolutely beautiful, with a lot of space to set up (so they can handle lots of people). I highly recommend them to anyone!
• Review Sent on 06/18/2020
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  COVID-19 Impact = Owner Lacks Compassion

  COVID-19 was something that no one could have predicted. It caused us to cancel our wedding at Lake Eden. Leigh (owner) did offer for us to reschedule, but that was not possible with our situation due to legal and job implications for us. He did not refund our deposits AT ALL and still made our family who rented the cabins pay for half of their deposits. He profited off of COVID-19 which should be illegal. His response included a pity plea that he needed our money to cover his overhead during the non-wedding season, even though he was certainly able to apply for the small business loan program due to COVID-19. It is not our responsibility to cover the operating expenses of his business. There was a complete lack of compassion and understanding from the owner during a pandemic. We only heard from him after threatening legal action after 3 attempts to contact him during the pandemic.

  COVID-19 was something that no one could have predicted. It caused us to cancel our wedding at Lake Eden. Leigh (owner) did offer for us to reschedule, but that was not possible with our situation due to legal and job implications for us. He did not refund our deposits AT ALL and still made our family who rented the cabins pay for half of their deposits. He profited off of COVID-19 which should be illegal. His response included a pity plea that he needed our money to cover his overhead during the non-wedding season, even though he was certainly able to apply for the small business loan program due to COVID-19. It is not our responsibility to cover the operating expenses of his business. There was a complete lack of compassion and understanding from the owner during a pandemic. We only heard from him after threatening legal action after 3 attempts to contact him during the pandemic.