** As of 1/1/2025, 305 Trackside is CLOSED for business. ** 305 Trackside is an industrial chic event venue located in the Historic Seaboard Freight Depot building in the heart of downtown Southern Pines, NC. Original wood plank floors, exposed brick walls, 6 oversized sliding barn doors, exposed trussed ceilings, 1,500 square feet of open air interior space and over 1,500 square feet of covered outdoor patio space, all make this venue an unforgettable backdrop for any event!

The world melts away as you drive up our long, gated entrance to the Westwood compound. Sitting on top of a lofty ridge, with unparalleled views, you'll find yourself immediately miles away from the hustle and bustle. Relax, partake, drink in our sumptuous offerings of earth, water, fire and sky. At Westwood there are 4 distinct wedding locations. The front or back lawn of the lodge provide an intimate and regal setting for your event. The Moongate, which symbolizes everlasting love, nestled between The Lodge and The Grange, accomodating 200. Foxtail Lake has a beautiful view of the sunset and also accomodates 200.

The 1820s farmhouse at Rubicon Farm is a charming centerpiece for the open grassy countryside acreage that surrounds the house. Called the Black-Cole House, it was updated in 2005 as a getaway for an active family that loves the outdoors. Now empty-nesters, the couple who owns Rubicon rents this special property out as a venue for an array of special events. Our Niche Turn-key packages at Rubicon Farm are our wedding niche. Our team customizes our couple’s vision of their wedding day, and we do all the set-up and coordination and take down. We plan and execute everything but the reception food and your choice of music, and if you need help choosing those, we are happy to make vendor suggestions.

Welcome to Il Bella Gardens, an elegant wedding & event venue nestled on 20 wooded acres in the foothills of Stanly County, North Carolina just 30 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina. There is something overwhelming about sitting in the beautiful “Outdoor Gardens” as the hummingbirds and butterflies flutter through the gardens and the melodious sounds of nature undisturbed by the hustle and bustle of being in the city. As you relax in our gardens, let us take the worry out of your wedding planning as we help you create the wedding of your dreams at our idyllic country setting.

In the year of 1762, Mr. Newberry and Mr. Thames purchased the land from Mr. Gray. In the deed, there was mention of a sawmill and grist mill on the place, but no mention of a house. In 1833 Mr. Byrne purchased the land from Mr. Newberry. At this time the house and store were on the land. Later on Mr. Byrne sold the land, and it change hands several times..." The house served as a mill home, store, and the Gray's Creek post office for many years.