Sky Retreat

Guest capacity

Up to 196 seated guests

About this venue

Weddings With a Spectacular View! Sky Retreat is a gorgeous 30-acre, all seasons wedding venue. With an over 6,500sq. ft. Grand Event Hall boasting a wall of windows showcasing the long-range view, expansive covered veranda with fireplace, dressing suite, professional dance floor, catering kitchen, 14 log cabins for lodging, an infinity view paver pad and a large grassy knoll, both ideal for outdoor weddings. Sky Retreat provides a picturesque environment to create cherished memories. Enjoy activity options such as hiking trails to the local waterfall, tubing or kayaking trips to the nearby river, enjoying a short walk to a petting zoo on adjacent property, evening bonfires, yoga classes, onsite massage and much more for your dream wedding vacation experience.

Best of Zola 2025

Seated guest capacity

  • 2-196

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts
  • Lodges, Retreats
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
438 Cascade Dr, Purlear, NC 28665

Our event spaces

Grand Event Hall, Wedding Green

Weddings with a Spectacular View!

Gorgeous Grand Event Hall with high vaulted ceilings, crystal chandeliers, 60ft. x 40ft. professional dance floor, bridal dressing room, many bathrooms, a catering kitchen, and a wall of windows taking advantage of the magnificent long range view. Spacious 50ft x30ft covered veranda with grand fireplace, ideal for socializing/cocktail hour as well as an alternative option for the wedding ceremony under roof. Gorgeous wedding green at the peak of the mountain.

Guest capacity

Up to 196 Seated

Up to 196 Standing

Square footage

6,500

Ideal for

Couples luncheon

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-14 log cabins onsite for lodging -Bonfire pits and outdoor grills -Pond -Hiking tails -Activities available onsite: tandem paragliding flights, wedding dance instruction, tubing/kayaking trips

Grand Event Hall, Wedding Green

Weddings with a Spectacular View!

Gorgeous Grand Event Hall with high vaulted ceilings, crystal chandeliers, 60ft. x 40ft. professional dance floor, bridal dressing room, many bathrooms, a catering kitchen, and a wall of windows taking advantage of the magnificent long range view. Spacious 50ft x30ft covered veranda with grand fireplace, ideal for socializing/cocktail hour as well as an alternative option for the wedding ceremony under roof. Gorgeous wedding green at the peak of the mountain.

Guest capacity

Up to 196 Seated

Up to 196 Standing

Square footage

6,500

Ideal for

Couples luncheon

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-14 log cabins onsite for lodging -Bonfire pits and outdoor grills -Pond -Hiking tails -Activities available onsite: tandem paragliding flights, wedding dance instruction, tubing/kayaking trips

Available services that can be provided by Sky Retreat

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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4.8 out of 5

5 reviews

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  • Review

    •Verified review
    •Anais•Jan 15

    Sky Retreat staff were very nice they had good, constant effective communication. The retreat location and event hall was well maintained. The value they offered was great all in all with taxes and fees I paid 2300 in an off season. They had the majority of my set up prepared by the time we had to set up. We were satisfied with the service and the over all experience. A small detail was that the person attending could have communicated a little more but he even helped to clean up towards the end of the night.

  • Sky Retreat is the best!

    •Verified review
    •SJC Productions &.•Sep 24, 2024

    The team at Sky Retreat has provided exceptional service for multiple weddings I've photographed at their venue. Their communication is always concise, clear, and punctual, making the planning process a breeze. The venue itself offers superior views with 360-degree vistas, and the spacious layout is perfect for large events. They have consistently provided gorgeous decor that complements the natural beauty of the space. It's safe to say I frequent Sky Retreat, with several weddings booked there in 2024 and 2025 - no matter the weather, the experience is always amazing.

    Response from vendor•Sep 24, 2024
    We love to have you! Thank you for the kind words and see you again, soon! The Team at Sky Retreat

  • Sky Retreat

    •Verified review
    •Amanda A.•May 26, 2024

    Absolutely WONDERFUL experience from start to finish! The owners are incredibly sweet and committed to making your event be exactly what you envisioned. We worked with them for our wedding and the view, space, everything was top notch. Extra bonus, they have a little farm on site that you are free to visit if you are interested, just let them know. If you even want donkeys or goats at your wedding, they make that happy too. Thank you so much to the owners and everyone involved to make our special day one to remember.

    Response from vendor•Sep 24, 2024
    Thank you, Amanda! Congratulations and best wishes to you both! The Team at Sky Retreat

  • Amazing !

    •Verified review
    •Andrea K.•Dec 31, 2023

    I had the most amazing experience, they are professional and they the most beautiful view of the mountains!

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