Mountain Magnolia Inn, Suites & Restaurant

Large and mid-sized weddings with 40 to 150 guests are hosted at the Mountain Magnolia in-season from April through October on weekends and weekdays.

Lodging: On weekends we have a two night lodging minimum and breakfast is included daily for guests of the inn. We have a wide range of accommodations ranging from individual rooms to suites and a 3 bedroom cottage.

Coordinating Services: The Mountain Magnolia Inn Wedding Coordinator will assist in planning the details of your wedding at the Inn including: lodging advice for guests; schedule for the weekend; menu and beverage planning; vendor selection; set-up for your wedding day etc. The wedding coordinator will be on location the days of your event to help with the details and management of the event.

Ceremonies are most often held under the 150 year old walnut tree which provides a beautiful, shady setting for the wedding party and guests. Following the ceremony there typically is a social hour to provide time for photos while your guests enjoy a beverage and hors d'ouevres.

Receptions are tented events with food service either buffet style or served plated with catering and beverages by Executive Chef Chris Brown and his team. Service is provided by our head server and experienced team. Music and dancing after the meal is on the terrace with its artful tenting cover or in the main tent if you prefer. We welcome your choice of entertainment.

Below are the key elements of our custom wedding packages for Large and Mid-Sized Events:

• Exclusive Reservation of our Historic Facility
• On-site Wedding Coordinator who will work with you to create the perfect event
• Event Catering and Bar Services
• All Event Set-Up, Clean-up, Recycling, and Storage
• Assistance and Guidance in Rental Equipment Needs
• Vendor Recommendations and coordination
• Event Parking

Additional services available include:

• Rehearsal dinner on-site or catered at other locations in the area
• Breakfasts for additional guests for a reasonable charge
• In-house wedding officiant

Availability and Cost: We have a number of dates available for large weddings in 2012. Our facility fee is based on the number of guests and ranges from $1250 to $2750 on the weekends. The food and beverage minimum for a weekend event is $4000 plus tax and gratuity. We do offer reduced pricing options for mid-week weddings.

If you are looking for a North Carolina mountain elopement with the feel of a relaxing vacation, then you have found the right spot! The Mountain Magnolia Inn is a wedding venue outside Asheville which offers custom Elopement Packages to make your getaway and wedding celebration personalized, simple, and beautiful. Elopements are available weekends and weekdays and are limited to couples only.

Elopements are available weekends and weekdays and are limited to couples only.The Mountain Magnolia Inn Elopement Package includes the following:

Room of Your Choice: 2 nights on weekends and one or more nights mid-week. Rates vary. Visit our room availability page to see available rooms and individual rates.

A Romantic 5-Course Dinner for Two including taxes and gratuity. The Mountain Magnolia Inn Restaurant is open Friday through Monday night and offers Private Dinners for two or more people nightly. We offer delicious soups, salads, appetizers, and entrees, along with house made desserts and ice cream and carefully selected wines, beers, and sparkling beverages.

Officiant Services: One of the owners of the Mountain Magnolia Inn, Karen Nagle, is an ordained, non-denominational minister and will perform your ceremony. Karen works with each couple to create a custom celebration that is personal and fits your needs. She will also provide the needed witnesses for the celebration.

Coordinating Services: The Mountain Magnolia Inn Wedding Coordinator will assist in getting your reservation completed and any details planned.

Cost: Add $600 to the room of your choice for the above services.

Optional Services:

• Champagne toast: Starting at $30
• Small wedding cake: Starting at $35.00
• Bridal bouquet and boutonniere: Starting at $45
• Photographer: Starting at $400

Deposit: You can reserve the room of your choice and elopement package on our website or by calling the office at 1-800-914-9306. There will be a $150 non-refundable deposit that will go towards the reservation for planning and elopement services.

Additional Nights and Services areavailable. Ask about a reduced rate for 3 or more nights.

Contact the wedding coordinator with any additional details and questions.

Spend 2 or more nights at the Inn in the room of your choice, enjoying a hearty gourmet country breakfast each morning.  Saddle up for a breathtaking trail ride in our peaceful mountains.  Relax in one of our hammocks when you return.  The Innkeeper will be happy to give you information about scheduling a soak at the Hot Springs Spa. A spa bag with towels and bottled water will be available for you.  Complete your day with a delicious, relaxing dinner on the porch or in the dining room of the Inn.

Add $147 to 2 nights in the room of your choice

Small Weddings of 40 or less guests are hosted at the Mountain Magnolia in-season from April through October on weekdays Sunday through Thursday.

Lodging: We have a two night lodging minimum and breakfast is included daily for guests of the inn. We have a wide range of accommodations ranging from individual rooms to suites and a 3 bedroom cottage.

Coordinating Services: The Mountain Magnolia Inn Wedding Coordinator will assist in planning the details of your wedding at the Inn including: lodging advice for guests; schedule for the weekend; menu and beverage planning; vendor selection; set-up for your wedding day etc. The wedding coordinator will be on location the day of the event to help with the details of the wedding ceremony and manage event plans.

Ceremonies are most often held under the 150 year old walnut tree which provides a beautiful, shady setting for the wedding party and guests. Following the ceremony there typically is a social hour to provide time for photos while your guests enjoy a beverage and hors d'ouevres.

Receptions are tented events with food service either buffet style or served plated with catering and beverages by Executive Chef Chris Brown and his team. Service is provided by our head server and experienced team. Music and dancing after the meal is on the terrace with its artful tenting cover or in the main tent if you prefer. We welcome your choice of entertainment.

Below are the key elements of our custom wedding packages for Smaller Events:

• Exclusive Reservation of our Historic Facility
• On-site Wedding Coordinator who will work with you to create the perfect event
• Event Catering and Bar Services
• All Event Set-Up, Clean-up, Recycling, and Storage
• Assistance and Guidance in Rental Equipment Needs
• Vendor Recommendations and coordination
• Event Parking

Additional services available include:

• Rehearsal dinner on-site or catered at other locations in the area
• Breakfasts for additional guests for a reasonable charge
• In-house wedding officiant*

*One of the owners, Karen Nagle, is a non-denominational minister and if you choose to use her to perform your ceremony she will meet with you and help create a custom celebration that is personal and fits your needs.

Availability and Cost: There are a number of dates available for your small wedding at the Mountain Magnolia Inn. Our facility fee is based on the number of guests and ranges from $500 to $750 with additional service fee for needed servers, bartender, and on-site coordinator. The food and beverage minimum for your private event is $1500.

Spend 2 or more nights at the Mountain Magnolia Inn in the room of your choice, enjoying a full gourmet country breakfast each morning. Relax in one of our double hammocks, curl up with a book in any one of a number of locations around our property, enhance your relaxation with a Swedish massage given by our therapist, Marie, in the special tower room of the Inn. Then savor a leisurely dinner prepared with organic and local ingredients when available. The Innkeeper will be happy to give you information about reserving a tub for a soak at the Hot Springs Spa.  A spa bag with towels and bottled water will be available for you.

Add $207 to 2 nights in the room of your choice

Spend 2 or more nights at the Mountain Magnolia Inn in the room of your choice. Enjoy a full gourmet country breakfast each morning. Tour the world famous Biltmore Estate mansion, the winery and the gardens.  The pass is for 2 consecutive days.  Return to the Inn to the culinary delights prepared by Chef Chris on the porch overlooking the mountains or in front of the fire in the colder months.

Add $170 to 2 nights in the room of your choice

Many of our guests, of all ages, do some sort of hike during the visit to Hot Springs. If you are interested in a day hike (click here for a few favorites) we can give you a selection of several ranging from a little over an hour to most of the day. We can help by providing descriptions of each hike, loan you a day pack if necessary and time permitting even give you a shuttle if you choose a hike not originating at the Inn.

We also have many Section Hikers who stay at the Inn. Some will start here and hike for several days and then return for a couple more days.Some end there stay here. We do everything we can to accommodate hikers including providing parking for vehicles, luggage storage, some local shuttles and of course the folks at Bluff Mountain Outfitters provide provisions, shuttles, advice and more.

Add nothing to the room of your choice.

Join me on a Sunday or Monday for 1 or 2 nights through February in the Deluxe Room of your choice at the listed price and I'll give you a 30% credit towards dinner at the Inn. Join me on Friday or Saturday in a Deluxe room and I'll give you a 10% credit towards dining. You can select from my current menu a la carte or let me prepare a 5-course Chef's Table just for you. (Not valid on holidays.)

Book a room online and we'll adjust your reservation or call and we'll take care of it for you.

Spend 2 or more nights at the Inn in the room of your choice, enjoying a hearty gourmet country breakfast each morning. Take an invigorating hike one day and then hit the whitewater of the French Broad River on a ½ day rafting trip the next. An innkeeper will be happy to give you information about reserving a tub for a soak at the Hot Springs Spa.  A spa bag with towels and bottled water will be available for you.  Top off one of the day activities with a savoring, relaxing dinner on the porch or in the dining room of the Inn.

Add $173 to 2 nights in the room of your choice

Unforgettable Dining at Mountain Magnolia offers exceptional dining that only a small restaurant with a commitment to the finest in foods can offer.

The Chef's Table is the ultimate in dining and romance. This special dining package is a 5-course meal, created by Executive Chef, Christopher Brown, expressly for your tastes and served in front of a glowing fireplace in winter or in one of several outdoor dining locations in warmer weather.

The Chef’s Table is available for $120 per couple. (If you have chosen a package that includes dinner, deduct the $60 dinner credit and substitute this cost) We’ll pair with a selection of 3 wines for $20 per person.

We host very small weddings of 10 or less people year around at the Mountain Magnolia Inn during the week and off-season weekends. The wedding ceremony can take place beneath the large black walnut tree and other beautiful locations on the Inns grounds or in one of the Inn's beautifully appointed parlors during the cooler months. Your private reception dinner can be hosted on our outside terrace or indoor dining parlor. You and your guests will enjoy exceptional service at the Mountain Magnolia Inn for a very intimate celebration and getaway.

The Inn has the following to offer our very small wedding parties:

Lodging: The Mountain Magnolia Inn offers 6 beautiful guest rooms in the Historic home, as well as a 3-bedroom/2 bath family friendly guest cottage on the property. We do require that you and your guests use our lodging accommodations when hosting an event. There is a two night lodging minimum on the weekends and breakfast is included daily for guests in the Inn and Garden House.

Dinner Reception: The Mountain Magnolia Inn Restaurant is open Friday through Monday night and offers Private Dinners for two or more people nightly. We offer delicious soups, salads, appetizers, and entrees, along with house made desserts and ice cream and carefully selected wines, beers, and sparkling beverages. The small wedding package includes a dedicated server and private dining locations in two beautiful indoor and outdoor locations. We can offer group appetizers and beverages for a cocktail hour after the wedding ceremony and al a carte dining for you and your guests based on the current menu. There is a $50/person minimum for dining for very small weddings.

Coordinating and Event Services: The Mountain Magnolia Inn Wedding Coordinator will assist in getting your reservation completed and any details planned. We have white chairs, tables and linens that are available for smaller events. The wedding coordinator will be on location the day of the event to help with the details of the wedding ceremony and manage event plans.

Cost: To be added to the cost of your room. Based on number in party and menu choices.

• Facility Fee: $250 to $500
• Service Fee: $100
• Food and Beverage Minimum: $50/person
• Tax and Gratuity additional

The facility fee includes use of agreed upon areas of the Inn and grounds, all set-up, clean-up, and coordinating services in planning the event. The Service Fee is for a dedicated server during the reception.

Optional Services:

• Officiate services: $300.00*
• Champagne toast: Starting at $30
• Small wedding cake: Starting at $35.00
• Bridal bouquet and boutonniere: Starting at $45
• Photographer: Starting at $400

*One of the owners, Karen Nagle, is a non-denominational minister and if you choose to use her to perform your ceremony she will meet with you and help create a custom celebration that is personal and fits your needs.

Deposit: To reserve the Inn for your event requires a $250 non-refundable deposit which is later applied to the final invoice. The desired rooms will be held for the event, and your guests can individually reserve their rooms, if preferred.

(Romance, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, planning on proposing, other) Spend 2 or more nights at the Mountain Magnolia Inn in the room of your choice, enjoying a full gourmet country breakfast each morning. Arrive to a bottle of sparkling wine and a lovely bouquet of flowers in your room.  Have a romantic dinner in our dining room in front of the fire or on the porch overlooking the mountains.  The Innkeeper will be happy to give you information about reserving a tub for a soak at the Hot Springs Spa.  A spa bag with towels and bottled water will be available for you.

Add $112 to 2 nights in the room of your choice