The Carriage House is 3000 square feet, mostly glass with oversized barn doors, draping with twinkle lights in 20-foot high ceilings. The space can accommodate up to 150 guests for a seated dinner and dancing. It serves as a backup space for the ceremony if the weather doesn't allow for an outdoor ceremony. It is heated and cooled. Check out our Photo Gallery for lots more photos.
Rosa Lee Manor is still an operating farm. It is owned by the Hunter family since the early 1800's. At one time, it was several hundred acres. Today, there are still 200 acres of the original farm in our family. Rosa Lee Manor LLC was established in 1994, in memory of our beloved grandmother, Rosa Lee Adams Hunter. There are many historic structures - and memories - tucked away on the property.
The Main House was originally established as a bed & breakfast. Today, it is used for dressing areas for the wedding party. It's also available overnight with six bedrooms and 8 beds (up to 12 guests). Rosa Lee Manor is one of the first wedding venues to be found in Western North Carolina, so there are decades of experience to ensure your special day is everything you dreamed.
You won't need to blow your budget decorating. You can dress us up or dress us down. Although, we provide a countryside setting, it is elegant. So you can pull off a very elegant event, or your event can feel rustic and charming. The grounds have endless rose gardens and perennial gardens which will reduce or even eliminate your need for decorating.
We have intentionally not commercialized the property, so there are no paved parking lots or glaring flood lights. Instead, there are quaint winding roads, twinkle lights and lit torches to create the romance needed for any special event.
We are nature lovers. We protect our wildlife. While you won't see (or smell) our livestock (cattle, horses), you may see herds of deer, wild turkeys, black bear, many many birds. Our gardens are designed to attract butterflies. Our water features will provide a beautiful backdrop for your photos as well as background sounds of fountains and falling water in harmony with the night sounds of chirping frogs and hooting owls.
Meet your hosts: Bill & Cyndee Duprey
