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Fear not and fete at Fearrington - one of the top small hotels in the country, in a vibrant village setting in North Carolina's Chapel Hill.
Wake up to fresh cut flowers from the many manicured gardens and wed, gather or privately dine in one of many on-site venues - including a rustically elegant barn and historic, nearby dairy farm.
The Lowdown
Type
Barn / Farm / RanchBoutique HotelGardenHotel / Resort / SpaRestaurant / Private Dining
Views
CourtyardGardenLandscaped Grounds
Style
Garden Party
Romantic
Rustic
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

Located on a historic dairy farm near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Fearrington offers a picturesque, full service venue for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Fearrington’s spectacular grounds allow for garden ceremonies year-round, and our beautifully appointed reception venues range from intimate formal weddings to big barn extravaganzas. Our experienced wedding team knows it is all in the details, and from the exceptional cuisine created by The Fearrington House’s Chef Colin Bedford to the customized floral arrangements by Mary Stevens to the exquisite wedding cakes by Emma Isakoff, your wedding will be an unparalleled experience from the first meeting until your honeymoon send off.

Capacity

Seated
300
Buffet
300
Standing
300
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Estimated price per head

from $75 to $250

Additional charges

taxes, service charge, catering, alcohol, additional rentals

Insurance

Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
1975
Curfew
11 PM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music
Indoors Only
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Accommodations
32 inn rooms at The Fearrington House Inn (ranging from standard to grand suites); dressing room for groomsmen in "The Red Room"
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • A/V Equipment
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Street Parking
  • Wifi
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Dining Chairs
Inside Scoop

Ask about Fearrington's seasonal beer at any bar in the Village Center. This beer is made in collaboration with Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, NC and uses influences found on Fearrington's property. Also, try our seasonal spa treatments -- they are the perfect way to relax before an event and put yourself in the seasonal moment.

Venue Features
The scene:
For two centuries, the Fearrington farm has dotted the landscape between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The farm, now a vibrant village consisting of shops, restaurants and a country inn, still features rolling pastures, farm animals, the dairy barn and silo, and other farm structures. Several of these original buildings have been re-adapted and now form the heart of the Village Center. The rustic charm is escalated by the Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond service provided by The Fearrington House Inn and Restaurant.
Design:
The Village Center and restaurants incorporate original farm structures (such as the farm's granary and dairy barn) that have been refurbished to create a rustic elegance unmatched by others.
Standout venue features:
On-site guests can enjoy seasonal live music at our beer garden Roost, our independent bookstore, a fashion boutique, Forbes Four-Star Spa, wine classes, and more! We also have a cake designer and floral design team on-site to provide a fun and easy planning process. All event menus are crafted by The Fearrington House's Executive Chef Colin Bedford, named a Relais & Chateaux Grand Chef in 2012 and nominated as a James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best Chef in the Southeast in 2013.
Extra perks:
The venue rental fee for wedding ceremony sites includes complete coordination of the wedding including planning, rehearsal, and ceremony; use of the Fearrington gardens for a private ceremony; wedding rehearsal; white ceremony chairs arranged on the lawn by our full service staff; superior suite for bride & groom for one night at The Fearrington House Inn; use of gardens for pre-wedding portrait photography; dedicated use of a dressing area for the groom’s party. The venue fee for wedding reception sites includes complete coordination of the wedding including planning, rehearsal, and ceremony, tables, white chairs, linens (white or cream), glassware, silverware, china, dishes, serving equipment, and votive candles. The venue fee for all other special events includes complete coordination of event, tables, white chairs, linens (white & cream), glassware, silverware, china, dishes and serving equipment, cocktail napkins (with Fearrington logo) and votive candles.
Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
Accolades: "Best Hotels in the South" - Conde Nast Traveler "Top 100 Wine Lists in America" - OpenTable "Best 100 Restaurants in the South" - Southern Living "Three of the Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants" - Four Magazine "Best Wine Lists in the World" - The World of Fine Wine "Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants" - OpenTable "The Most Charming Hotels in the World" - Conde Nast Traveler "#1 Best Hotel in North Carolina" - US World & News Report "500 World's Best Hotels" - Travel & Leisure Featured by: Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Unveiled Forbes Travel Guide The Knot Style Me Pretty Southern Weddings Destination Weddings The Lovely Find Southern Living Forbes The Examiner The TODAY Show
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
The Goat is our wine and coffee shop, serving coffee, pastries, chopped salads and sandwiches. The Fearrington Granary is our casual dining restaurant providing lunch, dinner and brunch. The Fearrington House Restaurant is a Relais & Chateaux Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond establishment headed by Relais & Chateaux Grand Chef Colin Bedford. The Fearrington House has won numerous awards from international magazines and is often featured in the media for Chef Bedford's outstanding seasonal menu. Dishes on the menu take advantage of seasonal ingredients, including fresh local produce from Fearrington's gardens. The menu also features our most famous dish, the Valrhona Cœur de Guanaja Chocolate Soufflé.
Our seasonal beer garden Roost serves beer on tap and wine by the glass and provides live music during the spring, summer and fall. The Goat sells wine by the glass and bottle, as well as, beer on tap and by the bottle. The Fearrington Granary and The Fearrington House Restaurant both feature a full bar, including seasonal cocktails and Fearrington's seasonal beer crafted with local Fullsteam Brewery using influences from Fearrington's property.
Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
The Fearrington Barn
The Barn at Fearrington, originally built in 1927, combines the vintage splendor and dramatic spaces of an authentic barn with the exceptional cuisine and service expected of a Relais & Chateaux property.
The Garden Terrace
The Garden Terrace is accented with stately columns reflecting the architecture of the adjacent Fearrington homestead, now The Fearrington House Restaurant. This elegant structure offers central heating and features a dramatic stone fireplace.
The Fearrington House Restaurant
Offering the perfect balance of excellence, style and ambience, the elegant Fearrington House is the unparalleled setting to celebrate an intimate or second wedding with family and friends. Enjoy a unique dining experience with award-winning contemporary cuisine, exceptional wine, exemplary service, and stunning surroundings. The Fearrington House is a five-diamond restaurant and our Executive Chef Colin Bedford is a Relais & Chateaux Grand Chef.
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