“Popular place for good reasons. Wonderful gardens and nature walks. Open spaces and quiet tree lined nooks. Parking is not free but only $2 per hour (paid via parking app). Give yourself two hours for this adventure but you could bring your picnic basket and make a longer stay out of it.”
“This past year we held our company Christmas party with Blue Hill Event Center and we could not have been happier with our experience. Eric was a pleasure to work with and always answered any of our questions in a timely fashion. The night of our event everything ran smoothly, the caterers had plenty of space for set up and the space was set up beautifully by their talented staff. We look forward to hosting other events with them in the future.”
“My husband and I participated in the candle making workshop with lavender lunch that I won from a raffle. I didn't realize what a great prize that was until arriving. The venue is beautifully and thoughtfully crafted repurposing a beautiful barn structure from Ohio and Karen made everyone feel welcome. I have food restrictions so was unable to partake in the delicious looking lunch but my husband enjoyed everything and was able to even get seconds. Having won the event as a raffle I did not expect any accommodation for my allergies, but Karen offered a credit for me to enjoy something from her boutique. The space was impeccably cared for and serene, I could've spent all afternoon there. It made me want to get married again to have my own event there!”
“Everything was absolutely perfect to me. Everyone was impressed with the setup, the atmosphere and the setting of the venue. Thanks so much for all you did to make my birthday party a wonderful experience. Heynow”
“We held a celebration of life service there. It went off without a hitch. The staff was very professional. An excellent event venue as well as a great garden spot.”
“We got married a couple of weeks ago and my husband and I (along with all of our friends and family!) CANNOT stop talking about how great of a weekend we had at The Barn at Valhalla! We hired Marguerite, who is also the owner, as our day of coordinator and she and her staff made sure everything went so smoothly for our whole weekend and helped us with so many things! The property itself is absolutely stunning and it was so fun having so many of our friends and family be able to stay for the whole weekend. We wish we could relive it all over again! Highly recommend as a wedding venue!”
“We had a wonderful time today. What a great way to relax and get from everyday life. Enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the live music later on this evening. Got to spend time feeding goats and enjoying the other farm life. It's a great way to spend a Saturday.”
“If you’re planning a wedding and looking for a beautiful, nature-filled, perfect venue, look no further! Tony and Beth, the owners, are incredibly friendly, helpful, and passionate about hosting the event of your dreams. Day-of Tony truly goes above and beyond. The historic nature of the home is beautifully preserved while also providing all the modern amenities one could need. Everything is as pictured but even better in person! We would choose Old Lystra Inn a hundred times over.”
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211 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill
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“One of the most unique hotels I’ve ever been to! I’m so lucky to have had the pleasure of staying here for business and it is such a beautiful hotel! Cannot wait to return and explore more ?”
“Last evening, the League of Women Voters of Orange Durham and Chatham Counties held its first in-person Annual Meeting since 2019, and could not have found a better venue for the occasion. Manager Brandon was a pleasure to work with in every step of the process. Executive Director Lisa Kaylie also deserves a big thank you for helping us close up the beautiful space. Both are great advocates for their mission of creating a safe and fulfilling workplace for people of neurodiverse abilities. We fully support them and look forward to coming back.”
“Was there because of the Carolina Alumni Winter Concert.
Let’s just say, compared to other parts of UNC, this is really luxurious though it might be a bit dated. If anything, this reminds me of Baiyoke Sky Hotel in terms of decor. Yep, even managed to see UNC Acapella people (Achordants and Psalm 100 especially, Clef Hangers left early but I put them under this classification for certain reasons) try and finish the catering. Hats off to them!
While I don’t remember the songs, at least I do know that they did get decent Christmas music to ‘kick off the holiday season.’
Refreshements are quite similar to the dining halls (I.e. OK, decent quality), but could have included eggnog. Then again, this is Carolina Alumni, NOT the Sheraton/Hilton/Whatever high class hotel you think of.”
“My brother was getting married in Chapel Hill and we were looking for a space to host a welcome party the night before the wedding. There are not many event spaces that can hold 175 people in Chapel Hill and after an exhaustive time calling different restaurants, we found The Pitch (we didn’t want to host the event in a hotel). Laura and her team were great. They worked with us every step of the way preparing for the evening. It was a huge success. We recommend The Pitch to anyone looking to host an event in Chapel Hill!”
“What an awesome venue. We hosted a graduation party for Duke students and everyone was impressed with the venue. A perfect setup with indoor and outdoor space. The outdoor space has the turf that keeps the area clean and finished and also has a concrete counter area that is perfect for serving drinks from.
The staff were extremely helpful and great to work with.”
“Close enough to UNC Chapel Hill. There should be free parking at this hotel but they charge a fee. Rooms are tidy. The lobby is clean and plenty of space to get work done.”
“What a great time and very helpful and friendly staff! A bit of difficulty with some locks which cost us some time but we are gentle folk ;-)
Definitely would recommend!”
“Had such a great time here!! My husband came on Monday for date night! We had our own server. The food was good and the drinks were great! We had a great time and are planning our next visit!”
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3704 Mt Moriah Rd, Durham
Venues And Event Spaces
“I really enjoyed my few stays here.. Plenty of various restaurants in the area and I must say I got the best sleep in the king size mattress that they have.. 10 out of 10 hotels beds that I've stayed at.. Great service as well!! I will be back when I'm in this area!!”
“Great hotel experience. Staff was very friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious with variety, rooms were nice and spacious, location is very good with many food and shopping options around, and overall fun activities! Would recommend for sure.”
“Great cocktails! usually party spots like this…the drinks are just OK. These were really good and they even customized them despite having a large party. Beautiful spot, great party.”
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1001 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill
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“nice enough .. AC unit inside my room was loud, didn't work properly, lobby seating was incomfortable, host at front desk couldn't figure out how to get the basketball game on the larger tv”
“My brother has been raving about this spot so I had to come check it out! The cashier is so sweet and beautiful. Very peaceful atmosphere and the chicken was worth the hype! Can’t wait to come back (:”