About this venue
Once owned by Pulitzer prize winner Paul Green, this completely renovated 1890s farmhouse nestled under towering oaks offers a seamless blend of old and new. Tons of history yet it looks like something Joanna Gaines decorated.
Our event spaces
- 40' x 80' Tent
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Available services that can be provided by Old Lystra Inn
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
March, April, May, June, September, October, and November
July and August
Yes, with no additional fees of any kind. You must hire a licensed and insured bartender of your choosing.
Yes, at no additional charge. Parking is attendant lead and predominantly on the front lawn.
Yes, all our outdoor facilities for your guests including bathrooms are wheelchair accessible.
It is less than half an hour https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Raleigh-Durham+International+Airport,/Old+Lystra+Inn
You have the place for the entire day of your wedding (9:30 am - 11:30 pm) and time for a rehearsal a day or two earlier. If you want, you can do your engagement or bridal portrait here too. You will not feel like a number or rushed at Old Lystra Inn.
- Exclusive use of our 10-acre estate - Wedding Party use of Bridal & Groom's Suites - Wedding Party use of Hair and Makeup studio - 40'x80' tent with leg drapes, tent liner, and 3 crystal chandeliers - 20'x20' dance floor - Round 60" tables - Round 48" cake table - Round 36" sweetheart's table - Five 6' rectangular tables - Tuscan oak cross-back reception chairs - Matte white resin folding chairs
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