Venues & Event Spaces near Candler, NC

“The inn was the perfect place for a cozy weekend getaway! We stayed in the Howell Suite, and the charm and historic atmosphere makes the whole place really special.I really enjoyed the breakfast as well as the coffee/tea bar on the second floor. It was just a short drive to Asheville. Will definitely stay here again!”

“This is a great place to have a kids birthday party at, we had so much space that we decides to put the food in one room and have the guest sit in the other, which made for plenty of room for the kids to run around. It was nice to have 2 bathrooms also. Thank you for letting my family and friends enjoy this beautiful venue.”

“If you ever get the chance to be snowed in at Wrong Way, I would highly recommend it! The cabins are cute, full of natural light, and very clean and the staff is kind and responsive. The location can't be beat for access to West AVL and waking up to look out at the river is just so lovely”

“Top tier. Hats off and hands in the air for these wonderful people. Food, service, and ambience are all superb, and with an exceptional value for the price. We had the unique privilege of working with Cassidy Helmer for nearly three years to plan our rehearsal dinner and welcome party; our event was originally planned for 10.11.24 and needed to be rescheduled to Halloween 2025 due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Throughout the entire process—before we booked, between the initial booking and the storm, rescheduling, then staying in touch to finalize details when the event could finally take place, Cassidy deftly helped us manage all the details so our night could be the huge success that it was.

As two folks who spent many years waiting tables, bartending, cooking, managing restaurants, as well as facilitating events, we know the complexities that go into customizing and executing the details for clientele to make everything just right. Cassidy and team knocked this one out of the park, and our event was just as incredible as the wedding itself.

Through the many taxing emails we sent her and our planning meeting, Cassidy heard our wants and needs, and provided feedback or held the venue’s boundaries where appropriate, and with effortless grace. Since my husband doesn’t drink and we had multiple sober guests, she helped us design a signature mocktail and add options to our package so we could offer more options to those folks than tea and lemonade in addition to the alcohol-based options for other guests. She provided a great referral for a day-of liaison to help us manage the flow of the evening. Above all, she was so incredibly patient with us.

We had 50+ guests for dinner, then another 60+ who joined for drinks and snacks after our meal ended. The food was to-die-for—simple but elegant, very fresh and flavorful. Well-presented. Overly generous portions. We were even able to customize our dessert by adding homemade whipped cream. The cheese, fruit, and petit fours served during the later portion of the evening were also generous and served beautifully.

We were astounded at how simultaneously pleasant and efficient the bartenders and wait staff were to us and all of our guests. These folks hustled without seeming rushed. They were polite and just the right amount of gregarious. Empty plates, glasses, and scrunched up napkins were cleared without making us feel like we were in a hurry. You can have the greatest food in the world and lovely ambience, but without good service, the magic is lost—and these people are wizards.

The environment is timeless (and kept very clean). Exposed brick, wood floors and beams, café string lights. You could dress the venue up or down to fit your vibe. And because they’re a full-service event venue, we needed very few rentals. They also offer different decoration packages with tealight candles included for an extremely reasonable cost, which saved us from having to make yet another Amazon order. Amen!

As you can tell by now—if you’re one of the special humans who’s read this far—we simply can’t say enough great things about Cassidy and Century Room, and we know our guests feel the same way, because they told us so.

Thank you all so much for an outstanding, memorable evening, and for putting up with our crazy shenanigans for three years.
The five star rating just doesn’t cut it—you ARE the stars, and when the curtain went up, you shined with brilliance and radiance. Bravo.”

“The people were so nice. That artwork was so enjoyable. And they have a wonderful attitude about getting everyone involved, enjoying art, including small children. Wine was delicious too best art gallery I’ve ever been to.”

“Working with EastWest for our reception was an absolute treat. Excellent communication, high-quality vintage rentals, and such a reliable crew. Our guests absolutely loved the seating area we created. I wish I had a reason to host another beautiful event so that I could work with them again!”

“Veronica and the team at The Collider are top notch. They provide a high quality experience with impressive technology integration for meetings and events. The location is in the heart of downtown Asheville. It’s nearby everything that this mountain town has to offer.”

“As an elopement and intimate wedding photographer and planner with Golden Hour Elopements, this is one of my favorite venues. It has an elevated vibe that pairs so well with the beauty of Biltmore. I have attached a few of my favorite photos from a microwedding at the Lioncrest. The food was outstanding and the service was great. I have photographed a lot of weddings in my 17 year career as a wedding photographer and this was one of the best meals I have had at a wedding. Delicious.”

“Great place to spend some family time! We visited from out of town and were looking to kill some time and found this place. Our kids say it was their favorite part of the trip!”

“Cool venue, great sound and space! I would prefer to be able to bring drinks up from the bourbon bar downstairs but I get the laws. They should at least have the show on down there, at least I didn't see it when I was there.”

“We were immediately blown away by the Biltmore Banquet Hall. Much like the rest of the home, that is outstanding. The huge fireplaces and massive table immediately capture your attention. Looking around and we noticed the massive circular shaped ceiling insuring almost perfect acoustics. The furniture and furnishings are each noteworthy in themselves. It is hard for me to imagine what an eight course meal was like in such surroundings.”

“The best thing about the hotel is the customer service it has, a good and friendly team of workers who are always attentive to your requests, the location is very good, there are restaurants nearby and it is very quiet with an acceptable price. I think that on a next visit to Asheville I would consider staying there again

Rooms: I didn't like the bed, the mattress had a hole in the middle as if it were an old mattress, the bathroom had a dirty towel, the toilet didn't work well as if it was clogged, the bathroom air extractor didn't work either”

“The location is just a short walk from lots of cute shops and fun restaurants.
The hotel appears to be newer construction and the lobby is clean and well maintained. All of the staff was friendly, courteous, and helpful.

The rooms are modern, stylish, and very clean. My complaint is that it is very poorly insulated/soundproofed. There is no carpet in the rooms and the floors and surfaces are generally hard, and when the doors close they are very loud. This means that every time someone allowed their door to close naturally, it woke me up. If the door to the room next door closed, the adjoining wall literally vibrated. And then there were kids running up and down the hall at midnight. Unfortunately that's a parenting issue more than a hotel issue, but posting quiet hours might help? Regardless, in two nights, I don't think I slept more than 90 minutes without waking up from hallway noise.

I ate and had a drink at the bar one night. The drink was tasty and worth the money. The food was sad and definitely not worth the price. Go eat somewhere nearby.”

“Was very impressed with the lobby upon entering. I want to commend doorman Colin in particular. Was very gracious and helpful to me. I’ve not experienced the kind of pleasant service he provides in a long time.

Safety: Need your key to get in and out of parking and side exterior doors.”