Stony Woods Estate Wedding Venue Review
Tucked away in the mountains above Marshall, North Carolina is the perfect property for your laid-back, outdoor wedding celebration! Stony Woods Estate is a wedding venue unlike any other with many traditional components but with the flexibility to create an event that still feels cozy, intentional, and non-traditional. The property has mountain views in every direction, rivaling those of many well-known wedding venues in Asheville and neighboring mountain towns, while still maintaining the vibe of a cozy backyard wedding.
It’s a perfect location for couples who love nature and want to get married outdoors, but who also need to accommodate 30 or more guests for their event. Keep reading to explore more of what Stony Woods Estate has to offer for your intimate wedding!
**Availability Note:
There are still two peak, and multiple non-peak 2025 weekends available at Stony Woods Estate! They are also booking 2026 dates and have plenty of availability for your weekend event!
Photo from my wedding, shot by Juliana Renee Photography.
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My wedding at Stony Woods Estate
Stony Woods Estate will always hold a special place in my heart because it’s where my husband and I got married in November 2024. As an elopement and micro wedding photographer who loves the outdoors, I knew that nature needed to be an integral part of my wedding day. My husband and I also hate being the center of attention, and wanted to have a wedding day that felt uniquely like “us” full of games, picnics, laughter, and time spent intentionally with our small guest list.
As soon as I found Stony Woods Estate, I knew that it was the hidden gem property I’d been searching for! It had the mountain views we were craving, accommodation for our families and closest friends, rentals for chairs, tables, and an event tent so we wouldn’t have to worry about extra delivery fees, and a communicative host, eager to help us have the best day possible!
It did not disappoint in any way. The moment I stepped onto the property for the first time, just a couple of days before our wedding, it felt like a home away from home and I couldn’t believe we had found a place so beautiful for our wedding weekend.
Photo by Juliana Renee Photography
Photo by Juliana Renee Photography
Why have your North Carolina wedding at Stony Woods Estate?
Here are some key features about Stony Woods Estate to help you determine if it’s the right venue for your wedding!
Flexible Space - although not completely a DIY venue, Stony Woods Estate has a lot of flexibility for bringing your own decor, catering, and vibe to the space. You can transform it to be whatever you want, meaning every event at the property is different!
Private, stunning mountain views - the entire property is on top of a mountain, so wherever you are on the property has incredible views of the surrounding mountains. The best part about this is that it’s completely private to your event, there aren’t any nearby properties, so you get the views all to yourself!
On site lodging - in order to have your event on property, you have to rent the Villa. The Villa sleeps up to 12 people, however, there are also 5 “Treesorts” or cabins on property for more of your guests to stay on site with you.
Furniture Rentals - unlike other vacation rental spaces, Stony Woods has a collection of furniture rentals (chairs, tables, an event tent) available to rent at a reasonable price for your event. This cuts down on delivery fees from local rental companies!
Pet friendly - although there is a pet fee for the villa, you can definitely include your furry friends in your wedding at Stony Woods Estate!
Accessible parking and spaces - there is plenty of parking available on site in their event lot, and they even offer a shuttle service for guests that need assistance from the parking lot to the ceremony spot. Their updated event tent platform is also wheelchair friendly!
Kind, helpful hosts - Although not event coordinators, Kim and Steve, the owners of the property are such helpful people! They will go above and beyond to help with setup, tear down, and simple coordination for your event. I would still recommend hiring a Day of Coordinator or Planner to have the smoothest event possible because Kim and Steve aren’t able to do everything (and shouldn’t be expected to!)
Photo by Juliana Renee Photography
Event Spaces at Stony Woods Estate
Event Lawn
The main lawn of the villa is where most of the ceremonies take place at Stony Woods Estate. They have two directions for setting up the ceremony: you can face the mountain directly across from the lawn with views of the woods, or you can face the long view that has rolling mountains in the background.
You can choose to rent chairs or church pews for your ceremony set up! They also have a platform, rectangular and/or circular arch to have at the front of your ceremony set up.
Event Tent/Platform
For your reception, they have an event tent available and set up for the majority of their season. It is equipped with string lighting, fans, and plenty of electrical capacity for sound system and projecting needs. In the cooler months, they have heaters available and can lower the sides of the tent to keep the heat inside. In warmer months, the sides of the tent can be lifted for a fully indoor/outdoor vibe!
For furniture, they have plenty of tables and chairs for rent to accommodate your reception set up without having to outsource to another rental company!
Villa Patio
For smaller events (max 30 people) you have the ability to set up an event on the stone patio of the villa. It is equipped with aesthetic patio furniture (and table rentals/chairs can be moved here as needed), string lighting, and plenty of electrical outlets. The patio can also be used as a dance floor, cocktail hour spot, or rehearsal dinner depending on your event logistics. It’s a nice location for adding variety to your event or weekend if the weather is nice!
Photo by Juliana Renee Photography
Stony Woods Estate Wedding Planning Considerations
How many guests can Stony Woods Estate accommodate?
Stony Woods Estate can accommodate events up to 75 people. Event fees and requirements differ depending on your total number of guests. Your guest count needs to be confirmed with the venue 30 days prior to your event.
Photo by Juliana Renee Photography
Photo by Juliana Renee Photography
Lodging Accommodations at Stony Woods Estate
Like other properties in the surrounding mountain towns, Stony Woods Estate offers plenty of on site lodging for your event weekend.
The Villa - sleeps up to 12
The Villa is the main house on the property and can accommodate up to 12 guests. It has 5 bedrooms including a separate suite off the main house that can be used as a private suite for the couple, or as a place to get ready before the wedding.
The Treesorts - sleep up to 24
There are 5 treesorts or treehouses on the property within walking distance from the Villa. Three of the treesorts are two-bedroom cabins, and the other two are one-bedroom suites. Similar to a traditional room block, you can put all of the treesorts on hold for the dates of your event (if they are not already in use) for your guests to book on their own, or include them as part of the overall venue fee!
Photo by Juliana Renee Photography
Stony Woods Estate Wedding Costs
Event weekends at the Villa at Stony Woods Estate begin at $4000, depending on length of stay, time of year, and size of your group. The event cost would include the villa rental for multiple nights, event fee, and venue coordination assistance from the hosts.
Additional costs associated with the space would be any furniture rentals. Pricing varies, but is available on their website! Here is what they have available:
Event Tent
Tables
Chairs
Ceremony church pews
Ceremony arch
You should also expect to budget for additional costs including:
Catering (they do not offer onsite catering options)
Florals and decor
Other wedding vendors such as a planner/coordinator, photographer, officiant, musicians, etc.
Photo by Juliana Renee Photography
Photo by Juliana Renee Photography
Our best planning tip for your Stony Woods Estate Wedding, hire a Planner!
Hiring a Planner and Day of Coordinator will greatly benefit your event at Stony Woods Estate. Unlike a traditional venue, Stony Woods doesn’t have a professional staff on site to help with logistics, nor does it have any on site catering options. You will still have to find additional vendors for your event, and a Planner will be able to help you find and book vendors that perfectly match your vision and budget.
Having a Day of Coordinator on site for your event will also allow you and your guests to sit back and enjoy the wedding instead of having to set up decorations or manage your vendors. *This is something that I didn’t have at my own wedding, that I definitely would have benefitted from!!
Can you elope at Stony Woods Estate?
Yes! You don’t have to be planning a large event to enjoy the benefits of Stony Woods. They have elopement availability on weekdays and still have plenty of availability to accommodate your 2025 elopement! Reach out directly to Stony Woods Estate to learn more about their elopement pricing and package options.
Photo by Juliana Renee Photography
Vendors
Venue: Stony Woods Estate
Photography: Juliana Renee Photography
Officiant: Adventure Officiant
Photography and Planning services for your wedding at Stony Woods Estate
Convinced that Stony Woods Estate is the perfect place for your small wedding? We totally agree! Stony Woods is one of our favorite venues in Western North Carolina, and we would love to help you plan an amazing event!
We offer custom Micro Wedding packages that include full-service planning, day-of-coordination, photography and more! Our services are perfect for helping you have a low stress, beautiful wedding at Stony Woods Estate because they include:
4hrs - multi day photo coverage, so there’s time to cover the whole story of your event
Full-service micro wedding planning - you don’t have to know all of the nitty gritty logistics or vendors because we do!
Day-of Coordination - your day managed seamlessly from setup to tear down so you & your guests can sit back & relax!
Sound like your perfect day? Inquire with us here!
Ready to plan your own Stony Woods Estate Wedding? We’re here to help!
Hi! We’re Becca and Hannah, a small wedding Planner and Photographer specializing in intimate weddings that are rooted in meaning, adventure, and community. We’re here to create a safe and community driven space for you to make your meaningful wedding vision a reality, without you having to do any of the heavy lifting! NC small weddings are our absolute favorites, so if you’re interested, reach out here to schedule your free consultation with us!
