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November 2023 by Michael R.
A beautiful and romantic spot; really perfect for a wedding. Tony recently hosted our large group and made all of us feel so comfortable and welcome. He was warm, gracious, and personable. The house is gorgeous and steeped in fascinating history; everything is tastefully decorated, lots of cozy atmosphere. Old Lystra Inn isn't far from the busy downtown parts of Chapel Hill, but feels very much like a peaceful "world apart". Memorable...and highly recommended.
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November 2023 by Catherine G.
Tony and Beth hosted us for a large family reunion. They made us feel so at home! Tony gave us a great tour of the grounds and has clearly made himself knowledgeable about both the natural and human features. He also helped create a slideshow of the family. Although we were not their typical customers (no wedding), I would recommend them unconditionally for anyone getting married and looking for a meaningful experience. Thank you so much!
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November 2023 by Gordon Green
A wonderful experience with extremely generous, kind, and thoughtful hosts. Thank you for a lovely time -- it could not possibly have been better!
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November 2023 by Donna Manning
This was the perfect place for our daughter's wedding. The owners gave way beyond to provide a welcoming and warm environment. Definitely a 5 star experience!
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November 2023 by Daire F.
Tony and Beth are the most gracious hosts! The Inn is absolutely beautiful, both inside and out. We were lucky enough to stay there for a family reunion weekend. The breakfasts that Beth prepared for us every morning were absolutely delicious. I can't speak highly enough about this fabulous place.I'm posting an addition to my review. This review is from my cousin who had trouble posting to yelp:The Old Lystra Inn was the perfect place for our family reunion gathering last weekend! many thanks to Beth and Tony Pendola for their over-the-top hospitality. They kindly indulged our many fond memories of the property, where our parents/grandparents lived in the 1960's-1980's. The house has been lovingly renovated and Tony willingly conducted a tour and helped us with set up and many other things. Catering by Beaux Catering was top notch, too,
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June 2023 by Katherine Rouleau
I coordinated a wedding here and the venue owners are some of the kindest people I've ever worked with. The venue is so unique and beautiful, and the venue owners really make the place that much more special. Highly recommend!
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December 2022 by Olivia Beardsley
Pros: Incredibly nice owners, Tony and Beth. They felt like family! They were very patient, flexible, and accommodating. We were able to stay in the inn the night before which was extremely convenient and cozy. Tony also put up icicle lights for us at our request! We unfortunately had poor weather (rainy all day the day before and overcast and FREEZING on wedding day - maybe the coldest day of November), thus we were forced with the decision whether to move the ceremony inside the tent or keep it outside - this was very stressful but Tony and Beth were so supportive and kind through that. It really made all the difference! Due to the weather, I feel we could not use the property to its full potential but we still had the most beautiful, lovely and wonderful day! The tent kept us warm and had lots of room for our guests who traveled from all over the country to attend.Cons: property was slightly unkempt for the day of the wedding. The bushes/shrubs in the front of the house were untrimmed which showed up in wedding photos (see in a few of the ones attached), there was a ladder leaning up the front of the house until the very last minute, and a couple of the front porch flower pots were dead and had pumpkins in them though it was past Halloween. All small details that were perhaps my fault for not mentioning, but by the time of wedding day I was not going to mention. Certainly not deal-breakers for us!Overall, I would definitely recommend this venue! Such sweet owners who are willing to work with you and want to make your dream day come true. They are hands-on and involved with the day, always available to help and answer questions. Despite crazy weather that was obviously out of everyone's control, we loved our day at Old Lystra Inn and I am sure you will too!I tried to attach a mix of pictures so all different areas could be seen.
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December 2022 by Nicole Nye
Our wedding experience was very unique due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, my husband and I got married at Old Lystra in an intimate wedding ceremony. A year later, we would finally have our wedding celebration with all our friends and family together. During those two years, we were able to get to know Beth & Tony, and quickly discovered what genuine and caring people they were. From being so flexible with rescheduling multiple times because of gathering restrictions, giving us fair pricing when booking, being available to help answer any questions or concerns we had, to making our special day(s) personalized right down to the very last detail. Throughout our entire experience with Beth & Tony, they treated us like family and helped in any possible way they could. For instance, on our wedding day, we wanted to live stream our event so our friends and family members could watch from home. Beth & Tony went as far as helping setup the computer and figuring out all the connections and wiring in order to make it work. They even stood by during the ceremony to monitor the live stream and ensure it continued working. NO OTHER venue would have gone above and beyond the way Beth & Tony did! My husband and I are forever grateful for our experience with them and for their gracious hospitality. For any future couples searching for the perfect place to get married, Old Lystra will not disappoint! We promise you'll get more love, happiness, and priceless memories than you could ever bargain for!
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December 2022 by Amy Briley
We attended a wedding at the Old Lystra Inn. The grounds were just beautiful, and peaceful and so inviting. It was the perfect setting for a memorable wedding ceremony. They had an outdoor tent where the guests gather for food and merriment. The tent made you feel like it was a banquet hall, but with an outdoor environment. My husband and I had a blast celebrating the happy couple who got married. Tony and Beth were very attentive to their guests and their experience. I highly recommend Old Lystra Inn to anyone looking for a wedding venue, an event venue, where they know the owners genuinely care about the importance of the experience of the special occasion for which they are there.
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December 2022 by Raymie Grube
We attended a wedding at the Old Lystra Inn. The wedding was organized, beautifully decorated, and peaceful. There were 150 guests and we did not feel crowded or rushed in any way. We had the reception under a lovely tent. It was one of our most enjoyed wedding to attend. Thank you for a wonderful day!
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December 2021 by Patricia Duvall
What a great venue! The house is beautiful and grounds are so pretty! Perfect place for a wedding!
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December 2021 by Deborah Purcell
This is the most beautiful place for a wedding. From the moment my husband and I stayed at the Inn in 2018, we knew this was the place we wanted to get married. Beth and Tony are so sweet and easy going which made it ideal for us to plan the wedding. On the wedding day they work behind the scenes to ensure every detail is handled with perfection.Our wedding party had full use of many suites within the Inn on our special day to relax and get ready. If you are looking for sweet simple elegance on your wedding day, the Old Lystra Inn is the perfect place to create your dream wedding with memories that will last a life time.
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December 2021 by Alice Martin
We cannot recommend the Old Lystra Inn enough; they are the perfect venue run by the best people! After a series of COVID-related venue disasters, we were desperate to find a venue only a few months before our wedding. Beth and Tony at the Old Lystra Inn were there for us. They were helpful, kind, and supportive through the entire process. The house and grounds could not be more beautiful and getting to spend time there with our wedding party the day of was so relaxing and fun. Our guests loved the space and Tony and Beth were the most accommodating, generous hosts we could have asked for. We can never thank them enough. Everyone should get married at the Old Lystra Inn!
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December 2021 by Emily McLawhorn
Beautiful beautiful beautiful lawn and historic home. Friendly and accommodating owners, excellent setting for day and evening events. I have been to a wedding, a prom, and a youth event at this venue and it is outstanding. Clean, spacious, and elegant. They know how to tailor to the event and the space is just so lovely.
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December 2020 by Erica J.
Very nice atmosphere for a wedding. Nice bathrooms with warm in cold weather. Just out In the country a little.
