Hawkesdene
Wedding venue in Andrews, North Carolina
About Hawkesdene
Hawkesdene is a 70-acre private mountain estate near Andrews, North Carolina, with gardens, creeks, and trails leading into Nantahala National Forest. Weddings can use flexible ceremony locations across the estate, with covered and open-air options. The Open Air Pavilion and Garden Courtyard sit beside Phillips Creek; the pavilion has roll-down sides, commercial heating, a kitchen, bar, sound system, and space for a DJ or live band. The climate-controlled Art Gallery provides a creekside ceremony area, patio for cocktails, and a 5,000-square-foot reception hall with dining and dancing space. The estate hosts weddings for up to 125 event guests and offers private use with lodging for 88 to 122 guests in its main house, cottages, and studio. Wedding planning and coordination, décor, setup, service, and breakdown are included in the wedding fee. An on-site culinary team provides the required dining plan for lodging guests, including meals, snacks, and nonalcoholic beverages; couples supply alcoholic beverages, which staff can manage.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 125 guests
- Price
- From $10,995
- Pricing note
- 2026–2027 wedding fee: $14,995 for peak-season weekends (April–November) and $10,995 for off-peak season and peak-season weekdays (December–March). These are wedding fees, not estate-rental totals; estate rental and required dining are additional. The stay has a two-night minimum. Rates and package details vary by season and day.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Estate
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Hawkesdene
- Website: hawkesdene.com
- Phone: (828) 321-6027
- Address: 381 Phillips Creek Rd
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