The Oaks at Daniel Ridge
The Oaks at Daniel Ridge, spanning 30 acres, is a peaceful retreat center (managed by a 501c3 nonprofit/Stillpoint) in Candler, NC, just moments away from I-40 and 12 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC. Step back in time and slow things down, even for a moment, when you join us here on your special occasion to create lasting memories for generations.
The Oaks is easily accessible, and once here, your guests will not want to leave. The on-site accommodations maintain the historic feel of a National Park Lodge and the heritage of the land that was the once thriving “Davis Dairy Farm.” The Lodge comfortably hosts up to 15 people year-round, and the rusticly elegant event building can host a seated dining event of around 75 people and up to 150 people when combined with an outdoor tent. (Request a quote for more than 150 person events)
Ceremony site options include: Nestled beneath old oak and maple trees; on a patio by the reception barn; the front yard and deck of the main log home or event building; inside of the event building, or nestled next to some gentle ponds.
At The Oaks, elevate your wedding experience beyond a mere four to five-hour affair, reduce stress, and save money.
Choose from our Full Service “Mountain Elegance” wedding packages that include most everything you need, plus on-site housing, for a truly stress free event and tremendous cost savings OR Choose our Site Rental Only Package for a DIY event.
On-site lodging keeps up to 15 of your guests comfortably in a variety of lodging for two nights included (additional nights can be added):
- 3 bedrooms that sleep two people
- 1 bedroom that sleeps three people
- An upstairs loft that is a “bunkhouse” that sleeps 11 people
Ask about our Discount Honeymoon Options (Mexico, Maui, St. Martin), subject to availability.
For events other than weddings, such as Memorials, Family Reunions, Nonprofit fundraisers, Business retreats, and more, please contact us and tell us what you need. See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFF_qR1obD0.
Mountain Elegance
Full Service Package
Saturday and Wednesday Mountain Elegance Full Service Packages include the night prior for a DIY rehearsal dinner on site and the morning after for a Morning After Brunch. Saturdays have up to 6 hours for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception; Friday nights include up to 4 hours for an on-site rehearsal dinner; Sundays include up to 2 hours for an on-site brunch.
Infrastructure Included:
- Rustic chapel for Reception and Choice of Outdoor Ceremony sites
- Fire Pit with firewood
- Bridal Changing studio
- Public Bathrooms
- Staging Kitchen
- Ample parking, including parking for shuttles
- Decorative arbor for the ceremony site
- Up to 19 60” round tables with white full-length linens (based on 8 per table)
- Round sweetheart table and two chairs with white linens
- Up to 60 Gold/brass candlesticks (high-quality LED candles included
- Up to 60 gold votive candle holders (LED votives included)
- Up to 300 white folding chairs (based on two per guest)
- Up to 5 6’ folding rectangular tables with black linens
- 3 Cocktail Tables
- Altar Table at Arbor
- Tent with cafe lighting (included for events larger than 75 people) (sidewalls and heaters extra)
- Glass plates (dinner and salad) for up to 150 people (based on 8 per table)
- Utensils (fork, knife, spoon) for up to 150 (based on 8 per table)
- Up to 150 wine and up to 150 beverage glasses
- Up to 150 Gold chargers for underneath glass dinner plates
- Gold cake stand
- 3 glass drink dispensers (typically for tea, unsweet tea, and water)
- 2 easels
- 1 birdcage for guest cards
- Gold table number stands and Table numbers for up to 19 tables
- Decorative Signs: Love, Laugher, and Happily Ever After sign; Pick a seat, not a sign; Welcome to our Unplugged wedding; Forever in our Hearts Memorial Sign; Reserved Row Signs
Labor:
Vendors:
- Preferred Event Planner with up to 20 hours of planning included, with week and day of coordinating (additional hours can be added)
- Set up and take down of Reception Site and Ceremony Site, washing of included dishware, utensils, and glassware
- Labor to bus and serve the menu
- Remaining food prepped to go at the event end or donated to Rescue Mission
- Remaining flowers prepped to go at the event end or donated to Hospice
- Flowers for tables, 3 bouquets, 3 boutonnieres (loosely arranged in a kind of wildflower look), additions and upgrades possible
- Locally made jams in 2 oz. jars for table favors, with the couple’s name/date on the label
- Choice of three menus: BBQ, Fajita Bar, or Classic Grill (Chicken/Pork) (upgrades and customization can be made during the planning period)
- Bartending Service
- Wedding Cake
- Cloth napkins
Typical options Couples Add-on tend to be very personal preferences: DJ, Officiant, Hair & Makeup.
With Rustic Lodge x 3 nights
Friday / Saturday
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50 - 75 $26,700 to $28,200
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76 - 100 $29,900 to $31,750
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101 - 125 $32,225 to $34,250
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126 - 150 $34,500 to $37,395
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150+ Inquire for pricing
Tuesday / Wednesday
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50 - 75 $24,125 to $25,620
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76 - 100 $27,200 to $28,975
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101 - 125 $28,925 to $30,060
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126 - 150 $31,180 to $34,190
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150+ Inquire for pricing
No Houses Included
Sunday
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50 - 75 $19,000 to $20,300
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76 - 100 $22,125 to $23,750
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101 - 125 $25,000 to $26,590
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126 - 150 $26,020 to $28,990
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150+ Inquire for pricing
Wednesday
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50 - 75 $18,200 to $20,020
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76 - 100 $22,070 to $22,705
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101 - 125 $25,325 to $26,400
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126 - 150 $27,115 to $29,000
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150+ Inquire for pricing
Add-on
7-night Honeymoon Package
$2800 minimum value (as available)
1 Bedroom Ocean View: $2000
- Hilton Royal Palm Resort: St. Martins
- Ka’anapali Beach Club: Maui
1 Bedroom Pool View:
- Cabo Azul Resort: San Jose Los Cabos
DIY Site Rental only
Infrastructure Included:
- Rustic chapel for Reception and Choice of Outdoor Ceremony sites
- Fire Pit with firewood
- Bridal Changing studio
- Public Bathrooms
- Staging Kitchen
- Ample parking, including parking for shuttles
- Decorative arbor for the ceremony site
- Up to 19 60” round tables (based on 8 per table, no linens included)
- Round sweetheart table and two chairs
- Up to 60 Gold/brass candlesticks (high-quality LED candles included
- Up to 60 gold votive candle holders (LED votives included)
- Up to 300 white folding chairs (based on two per guest)
- Up to 5 6’ folding rectangular tables
- 3 Cocktail Tables
- Altar Table at Arbor
- Tent with cafe lighting (included for events larger than 75 people) (sidewalls and heaters extra)
- Gold cake stand
- 2 easels
- 1 birdcage for guest cards
- Gold table number stands and Table numbers for up to 19 tables
- Decorative Signs: Love, Laugher, and Happily Ever After sign; Pick a seat, not a sign; Welcome to our Unplugged wedding; Forever in our Hearts Memorial Sign; Reserved Row Signs
Labor:
A venue representative present during the time of your event solely for the purposes of information and to inspect all infrastructure used by the client at once the event ends. All other labor related to the event: set up, clean up, decorating, etc. is the responsibility of the client.
Site Fee Only
DIY Event
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Friday / Saturday $12,000
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Sunday $10,000
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Tuesday / Wednesday $9,000
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150+ Inquire for pricing
