In the year of 1762, Mr. Newberry and Mr. Thames purchased the land from Mr. Gray. In the deed, there was mention of a sawmill and grist mill on the place, but no mention of a house. In 1833 Mr. Byrne purchased the land from Mr. Newberry. At this time the house and store were on the land. Later on Mr. Byrne sold the land, and it change hands several times..." The house served as a mill home, store, and the Gray's Creek post office for many years.

Villa Mirabela is a boutique wedding and event venue equipped to accommodate your special occasion for up to 140 guests. Nestled on 7 acres of picturesque landscape, this European-inspired venue will captivate and delight. We take your vision and curate a timeless experience that brings the most value for your special occasion. The Villa Mirabela team is prepared to make it memorable and stress-free. Your only priority should be celebrating with loved ones.

305 Trackside is an industrial chic event venue located in the Historic Seaboard Freight Depot building in the heart of downtown Southern Pines, NC. Original wood plank floors, exposed brick walls, 6 oversized sliding barn doors, exposed trussed ceilings, 1,500 square feet of open air interior space and over 1,500 square feet of covered outdoor patio space, all make this venue an unforgettable backdrop for any event!

The Simply Divine Wedding Experience. Combining the elegance of a bygone era with timeless charm, modern convenience, and sophistication. If you’re planning your big day, getting all the little details right is so important. You need a great location, plenty of space, access to the right facilities and of course, a price that fits your budget, customized to your particular needs.

The 1820s farmhouse at Rubicon Farm is a charming centerpiece for the open grassy countryside acreage that surrounds the house. Called the Black-Cole House, it was updated in 2005 as a getaway for an active family that loves the outdoors. Now empty-nesters, the couple who owns Rubicon rents this special property out as a venue for an array of special events. Our Niche Turn-key packages at Rubicon Farm are our wedding niche. Our team customizes our couple’s vision of their wedding day, and we do all the set-up and coordination and take down. We plan and execute everything but the reception food and your choice of music, and if you need help choosing those, we are happy to make vendor suggestions.

Before you’ve even stepped inside this almost 100-year old gem, you’ll see how the Hawkins House might just be what you have dreamed about for your wedding celebrations. Whether for a small, intimate rehearsal dinner, or a larger gathering with family and friends, it’s just the right setting to get your imagination going.