CASTLE LADYHAWKE
Premier Wedding & Private Event Venue
If you and yours want to feel like true royalty, look no further than Castle Ladyhawke. Sitting on 62 acres of land in the Western North Carolina mountains, this breathtaking venue was built in 2005 using authentic period design inspired by real Scottish Border Castles. The result? A three story, 10,000 square foot masterpiece, complete with gorgeous stone walls, three lavish suites, a pub, and its iconic tower.
The Mountain View Lawn offers an incredibly picturesque spot to say “I do”, positioned perfectly in front of the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, while The Great Hall’s outstanding acoustics make it perfect for live music and dancing. Toss in amenity-filled accommodations at nearby Bear Lake Reserve and all that the charming mountain town of Sylva has to offer, and Castle Ladyhawke becomes a true destination for couples who love the mountains.


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The Castle’s majestic spaces embrace its historic influences while providing the convenience of modern amenities. When you host your custom wedding ceremony and reception at Castle Ladyhawke, you’ll receive use of the venue for up to 12 hours the day of your event.
Receive the royal treatment as our team takes care of the details while you celebrate with your guests! Find out why couples are saying their “fairytale dreams came true” at Castle Ladyhawke.
GALLERY
Explore some of the picture perfect weddings that have graced our estate and inspired our team.
CATERING
We are a unique venue with world class catering options. Award-winning Chef Johannes Klapdohr has catered over 700 special events and weddings over his 20 years of experience at some of the most highly rated resorts in America. Chef Santiago Guzzetti is the co-owner of Ilda, a local favorite where he showcases the passion for Southern Italian cooking he inherited from his grandmother. Both of these world-class chefs know Castle Ladyhawke very well, and will ensure your event receives the five-star culinary experience you deserve!
REAL WEDDINGS
CASTLE COUPLES


Dustin & Lawrence
Kayron - Mother of the Groom


Bethany & Evan
Bethany - Bride


Kayla & Jose
Kayla - Bride


Mary & Johnny
Mary Vaughn - Bride


Kymberlee & Wes
Kymberlee - Bride


Kelsey & Nathan
Sandra Farrow - Mother of the Bride


Chelsea Rae & Brian
Chelsea Ray - Bride
LOCAL FLAIR
Experience art, music, culinary masterpieces, and mountain adventures in the quaint town of Sylva, NC.
LODGING
Stay at Bear Lake Reserve






Whether you’re looking for guest accommodations or the honeymoon of your dreams, turn your magical moment into an entire weekend (or more) of fun at Bear Lake Reserve. Just 5 minutes from the Castle, Bear Lake Reserve offers a wealth of lodging options, amenities, and activities for everyone!
What is Bear Lake Reserve?
From quaint, classy cabins to spacious townhomes, Bear Lake Reserve has a wide variety of accommodations to fit the needs of you and all your guests
Directions
Castle Ladyhawke enjoys the dual benefits of a secluded setting with the convenience of proximity to a number of regional resources, quaint towns, and vendors. See below for driving directions from various locations.
From Atlanta
- Take I-85 North to I-985 North, merge with U.S. 23/441.
- Travel north through Franklin and into Dillsboro, NC.
- Turn right onto Business U.S. 23 (Main Street).
- Follow through downtown Dillsboro and Sylva.
- Main Street becomes NC 107 South.
- Follow NC 107 along the Tuckasegee River for 12 miles.
- Turn left onto Shook Cove Road.
- Continue on Shook Cove Road for approximately 1.5 miles.
- Look for the Castle Ladyhawke sign on the right
From Atlanta
- Take I-85 North to I-985 North, merge with U.S. 23/441.
- Travel north through Franklin and into Dillsboro, NC.
- Turn right onto Business U.S. 23 (Main Street).
- Follow through downtown Dillsboro and Sylva.
- Main Street becomes NC 107 South.
- Follow NC 107 along the Tuckasegee River for 12 miles.
- Turn left onto Shook Cove Road.
- Continue on Shook Cove Road for approximately 1.5 miles.
- Look for the Castle Ladyhawke sign on the right
From Asheville/NC Piedmont
- Take I-240 West to I-40 West (20 miles).
- Take Exit 27 – Hwy 10/23/74 to Sylva (21 miles).
- Take Exit 85 East, follow ramp to Hwy 107.
- Turn left onto 107 South.
- Follow NC 107 along the Tuckasegee River for 12 miles.
- Just past the junction of SR-281 in Tuckasegee, turn left on Shook Cove Road.
- Continue on Shook Cove Road for approximately 1.5 miles.
- Look for the Castle Ladyhawke sign on the right.
From Florida
- Take I-75 North toward Atlanta.
- I-75 merges with I-85 South of Atlanta.
- Take I-85 North to I-985 North, merge with U.S. 23/441.
- Travel north through Franklin and into Dillsboro, NC.
- Turn right onto Business U.S. 23 (Main Street).
- Follow through downtown Dillsboro and Sylva.
- Main Street becomes NC 107 South.
- Follow NC 107 along the Tuckasegee River for 12 miles.
- Turn left onto Shook Cove Road.
- Continue on Shook Cove Road for approximately 1.5 miles.
- Look for the Castle Ladyhawke sign on the right
From Knoxville, TN
- Take I-40 East toward Asheville
- Take exit 27 for US-74 W/US-23 toward US-19/Clyde
- Merge onto US-74 W/Great Smoky Mountains Expy
- Slight left onto Beta Circle Rd/Steeple Rd, then in 300ft, go left onto Cope Creek Rd
- Turn left onto NC-107 S/E Main St
- Follow through downtown Dillsboro and Sylva.
- Main Street becomes NC 107 South.
- Follow NC 107 along the Tuckasegee River for 12 miles.
- Turn left onto Shook Cove Road.
- Continue on Shook Cove Road for approximately 1.5 miles.
- Look for the Castle Ladyhawke sign on the right.