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From an intimate family retreat to a full-blown business conference, Polk County has the facilities to suit your needs. Many of our historic inns specialize in weddings and family gatherings. Our parks and scenic locations can enhance any get-together you're planning. Make us your first choice when you desire a special gathering place.

     
GATHERING PLACES
   
Fox Trot Inn

FOX TROT INN

A gracious inn able to accommodate up to 100 persons for wedding receptions or buffet rehearsal parties, 40 for seated dinners. Facilities include a pool and patio area for outdoor gatherings, including cookouts.

235 Foxtrot Lane
Tryon, NC 28782
888-676-8050
www.foxtrotinn.com


   

GREEN RIVER PLANTATION

Built in 1804, this 42-room home on 362 acres has 4 rooms for guests, a dining area, veranda, rolling hills, and a pond. Suitable for weddings, family reunions, rehearsal dinners, parties, and picnics. The Green River House near the pond is ideal for indoor functions.

Rt 4 Box 86P Coxe Road
Rutherfordton, NC
828-286-1461
www.green-river.net


Green River Plantation

   

Melrose Inn

MELROSE INN

Facilities for weddings, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. Flexible packages available, providing carriages and other amenities upon request. Food created by inn with 50-75 persons for buffets,
50 for seated dinners.

55 Melrose Avenue
Tryon, NC 28782
828-859-7014
www.melroseinn.net


   

MIMOSA INN

Garden area available for outdoor wedding ceremonies. Large porch and dining room -- food must be catered. Inn can accommodate 100 guests.

One Mimosa Lane
Tryon, NC 28782
Voice: 877-646-6724, FAX: 828-859-6766
www.Carolina-Foothills.com


Mimosa Inn

   

Morning Glory Farm

MORNING GLORY FARM

Glassed-in and heated pavilion with kitchen and restroom overlooking pond accommodates up to 50 people. Outdoors, events up to 70 people enjoy sweeping lawns, old chestnut trees, large pond, outdoor sauna by pond, and hiking trails. Apartment with 4 bedrooms, living room, kitchen -- ideal for housing guests during family events. Camping allowed on grounds with some restrictions. Catering connections provided.

PO Box 435
Mill Spring, NC 28756
828-894-5595.
www.morningglory-farm.com


   

ORCHARD INN

Must take over the entire inn (12 rooms) for the weekend (Friday and Saturday).
The inn will provide food for rehearsal dinners and receptions. A lovely area is available for outdoor ceremonies. Capable of accommodating 40 people for a seated dinner and 70 for a buffet reception. Also, a small conference center is available for business conferences.

PO Box 725
Saluda, NC 28773
800-581-3800
www.orchardinn.com


The Orchard Inn

   

Pine Crest Inn

1906 PINE CREST INN & RESTAURANT

The 1906 inn has 35 guest rooms and cottages with beautifully landscaped grounds, including a gazebo for outdoor ceremonies and events up to 225 people. An on-site modern conference center with 3 conference rooms is available for corporate meetings, training sessions, private parties, reunions, or presentations up to 120 people.  Complete fine-dining facilities capable of seating 80 people, including a smaller private dining room for more intimate gatherings. Full-time wedding/event planners are available to assist in planning your special event.

85 Pine Crest Lane
Tryon, NC 28782
800-633-3001
www.pinecrestinn.com


   

STONE HEDGE INN

Ample facilities for both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. Food provided by the inn -- 55 persons for seated dinners, 100 for buffets. Pool and outdoor patio areas. The inn has 5 rooms and a cottage.

PO Box 366
Tryon, NC 28782
Voice: 800-859-1974, FAX: 828-859-5928.
www.stone-hedge-inn.com


Stone Hedge Inn

   
PARKS AND OUTDOOR FACILITIES

Phone numbers are provided so you can call for information on fees and reservations.

   

FARWELL GARDEN

Located behind Tryon Fine Arts Center, find this beautifully landscaped brick patio with fountain and stained-glass-topped benches. Flowers bloom almost year around. Indoor facilities available, if inclement weather. Bathrooms and kitchen facilities included.

Melrose Avenue
Tryon, NC
Call to reserve 828-859-8322


Farwell Gargens Stained Glass

   

FENCE Center

FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center)

Hiking and riding trails, nature center, pond with boardwalk, picnic area, and historic cabin on 390-acre nature preserve with woods, rolling pastures, and beautiful views. Hosts many equestrian and bird watching events. Lodge with kitchen and restroom facilities can be rented for private gatherings. There is a fee and advanced reservations are necessary.

500 Hunting Country Road
Tryon, NC 28782
828-859-9021
www.fence.org


   

GREENE CORNER

Located across from Tryon Fine Arts Center, this meticulously landscaped corner park has seasonal flowers, benches, and a gazebo. Can be used for wedding or reception or both. Also, can be used in conjunction with Farwell Garden across street and facilities of Fine Arts Center.

Melrose Avenue
Tryon, NC
To reserve call 828-859-8322


Greene Corner
   

Harmon Field Log Cabin

HARMON FIELD

Log cabin with kitchen, covered picnic area, decks overlooking Pacolet River, public bathrooms, playground, track, tennis courts, baseball field, and horse show rings.

Harmon Field Road
Tryon, NC
To reserve cabin or covered picnic area, call 828-859-6655


   

McCREERY PARK

Covered picnic area, swings, see-saws, tennis courts, public bathrooms.

Main Street
Saluda, NC
Call Saluda Town Hall to reserve - 828-749-2581


 

   

ORCHARD LAKE CAMPGROUND

Two lakes, paddleboats, canoes and more boats, 9-hole golf course, recreation room with small kitchen, event tent. Outdoor facilities include volleyball, badminton, horseshoes, playground, skateboard ramps, and more. Bring your own food. Accommodates 100 people outside and 50 in recreation hall. Campsites and cabins available. "Family Challenge Retreats" arranged for families who want to grow and camp together in beautiful location.

460 Orchard Lake Road
Saluda, NC
828-749-3901
www.orchardlakecampground.com


Orchard Lake

   

PEARSON'S FALLS

Hiking trails, picnic areas, bathrooms, wildflowers, rushing river with 90-foot waterfall.
$2 for adults, $.75 for children 6-12, free under 6.
Closed Mon all year, closed Tue (Nov 1 - Mar 1). Open 10 am - 5pm daily

Pearson's Falls Road
Saluda, NC
828-749-3031


   

ROCKHOUSE VINEYARD

Small rock house with wine-tasting room in beautiful country setting with fields of grapes and spectacular views. Small indoor gatherings or large outdoor areas for group picnics or weddings. Catering required.

To reserve, call 828-863-2784
www.rockhousevineyards.com


Rockhouse Vineyards

   

CATERING

1906 Pine Crest Inn & Restaurant
828-859-9135 or 800-633-3001

Amanda Cantrell, Green River Plantation
828-286-1461

Foothills Mountain Bar-Bar-B-Que & Catering
828-817-5001


Green River Barbecue & Catering
828-749-9892


Have Tongs Will Travel
828-859-6429


Linda & Jack Campbell
828-894-8393 or 828-859-9225


Pat Strother - Simply Irresistible Catering
828-859-5785


MUSIC

Papageno (Barbara Tilley), Fine Classical Music
828-859-6568

Claude Graves, Celtic / Old-Time American Music
828-894-8091

Peter Eisenbrown, DJ
864-457-3776

Carolina DJ & Entertainment, Inc.
828-687-7755
carolina-dj@dellepro.com

Tena Greene, Soprano Voice Performance
828-894-8601


PARTY TENTS

American Party Tent Rentals
864-468-4275
www.aptrinc.com


PHOTOGRAPHERS

Bartol & Associates, 10 N Trade St, Suite 3, Tryon
828-859-0497

Elizabeth Lang, Video
828-287-2262


HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RENTAL

Terceia Farms, $450 base price
828-894-8062

Gerry Zmick, 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-horse-drawn carriage
828-859-8306


TRANSPORTATION

Polk County Transportation Authority, group rates for buses holding 20 and vans holding 13 people
828-894-8203 or 800-929-2113

Payne's Airport Service, taxi and limousine services
828-859-5706


WEDDING CONSULTANTS

1906 Pine Crest Inn & Restaurant (Sandy Shotwell)
828-859-9135 or 800-633-3001

Celebrations (Patty Otto)
864-457-3898


SPA & MAKE-UP ADVISORS

Teresa's On Trade
828-859-0200

Essence Day Spa
828-859-2029


   
 
 
 

Polk County Travel & Tourism
20 E Mills Street  ·  PO Box 308  ·  Columbus, NC 28722
1-800-440-7848 · email: visitpolk@nc-mountains.org

 
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