Hawkesdene

Hawkesdene, located at 381 Phillips Creek Rd, Andrews, NC 28901, is a 70-acre private estate nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. This exclusive venue offers a unique and luxurious setting for meetings, conferences, and events.

Meeting and Event Facilities

• Capacity: Hawkesdene can accommodate up to 125 guests for ceremonies, receptions, and meetings.

• Function Rooms:

• Main House and Cottages: The estate includes the Main House, Phillips House, eleven cottages, and one studio, providing a total of 44 private bedrooms that can accommodate 88-122 guests.
• Open-Air Pavilion: This spacious pavilion is attached to the main house and overlooks Phillips Creek. It features custom-designed farm tables and dining chairs, lounge furniture, a grand stone fireplace, and a brand-new audio/video sound system with designated WiFi.
• Covered Bridge and Gardens: The covered bridge perched over Phillips Creek offers a picturesque backdrop for ceremonies, while the beautifully manicured gardens and lawns provide ample space for outdoor events.
• Llama and Alpaca Stable: This rustic setting is ideal for smaller, more intimate ceremonies and offers a unique backdrop with friendly llamas and alpacas grazing in the pasture.
• Rehearsal Dinner and Special Events: The venue is equipped to host rehearsal dinners, special events, and business functions, with a variety of settings available including barns, gardens, and mountain areas.

Services

• Wedding Coordination: Hawkesdene includes wedding coordination services to ensure every detail is meticulously managed.

• Catering: The venue offers in-house catering with gourmet meals available for up to 125 guests.

• Alcohol Policy: BYO (Bring Your Own) policy allows guests to bring their own drinks, with the venue providing self-service bar stations.

• Audio/Visual Equipment: The open-air pavilion is equipped with a brand-new audio/video sound system.

• Decorations and Supplies: The venue provides an array of decorations and basic items like chargers, linens, napkins, and more to help save costs on event decor.

• On-Site Accommodations: Guests can enjoy luxurious accommodations in the main house, cottages, and studio, ensuring that the entire estate is exclusively yours during your stay.

• Event Planning Services: The team at Hawkesdene offers continuous hands-on improvement and investment in the property to ensure that all needs are met, from setup and breakdown to coordination and management of events.

• Miscellaneous Services:

• On-site restroom facilities
• Ample parking
• Bridal suite/changing rooms
• Attendant and 5-passenger Kabota RTV
• Three wine barrels
• Custom-designed furniture and equipment
• Chalkboard signage for buffets and desserts
• Parking signage
• Romantic dimmable market lights
• Professional quality clothes steamers
• Commercial heating system for the pavilion

Hawkesdene's exclusive privacy, elegant accommodations, beautifully manicured grounds, and exceptional service make it an ideal destination for any event, ensuring a memorable and stress-free experience for all guests.