Sanctuary Farm

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,800 for off-peak dates, and $3,800 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 180 seated guests

About this venue

Sanctuary Farm is a wedding venue located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This environmentally conscious wedding venue is nestled just eight miles west of Chapel Hill. Guided by sustainable practices, it operates solely on solar power and boasts a flourishing community garden. At Sanctuary Farm, they take pride in offering a level of rustic elegance and unparalleled hospitality to ensure your wedding is a truly memorable experience. The farm sits on a picturesque landscape and can accommodate up to 180 of your guests. Within the renovated barn, you will find a full-service catering kitchen with enclosed and open lofts designed to accommodate rehearsal dinners and receptions. For your ceremony, you have your choice of two sites - one is our newly constructed outdoor ceremony site under the trees named "The Grove," and the second is our pondside gazebo where birdsong can be heard. There are a range of overnight accommodation options, including geodesic domes, yurts, and barn rooms.

Seated guest capacity

1-180

Venue type

Farms, Barns, Ranches

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

8519 Pickards Meadow Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Our event spaces

Renovated Barn Loft

Cozy climate-controlled barn loft

Climate-controlled barn loft space with a sprung dance floor, sound system and room for 100 guests

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-100 Standing

Square footage

1,728

Ideal for

Wedding reception, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Rustic Barn Loft

Truly unique venue for your wedding ceremony or receptionm

Enjoy the open air in our rustic barn loft

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-150 Standing

Square footage

1,728

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Grove Ceremony Site

Outdoor ceremony space surrounded by majestic trees

Our featured outdoor ceremony space that seats up to 180 guests on wood benches milled from cedar and oak trees that grew here on this land

Guest capacity

1-180 Seated

1-180 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Pondside Gazebo

Outdoor wedding ceremonies can also be held in our cedar log gazebo on the pond, with blue heron, dragon flies, and box turtles in attendance. T

Enjoy the presence of bring surrounded by nature as you exchange your wedding vows along the shore of the pond. The nearby blueberry field and community garden invite exploration and wonder.

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-100 Standing

Square footage

900

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Renovated Barn

The farm's vibrant hub!

Explore the large renovated barn, perfect for your reception and rehearsal dinner. The barn houses our commercial kitchen, four single bathrooms, a small library and a cozy dining and seating area. Multiple sets of French doors overlook the outside picnic area, complete with a view of the garden and animals.

Guest capacity

1-40 Seated

1-60 Standing

Square footage

1,728

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Large commercial kitchen, dining area and lounge area

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Gardens

Featuring our large organic gardens

Our organic farm is a rustic natural sanctuary for your Sacred Ceremony and Celebration. You and up to 180 friends and family will enjoy one of the most magical days of your lives in a special place you will always remember.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Square footage

3,000

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Renovated Barn Loft

Cozy climate-controlled barn loft

Climate-controlled barn loft space with a sprung dance floor, sound system and room for 100 guests

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-100 Standing

Square footage

1,728

Ideal for

Wedding reception, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Rustic Barn Loft

Truly unique venue for your wedding ceremony or receptionm

Enjoy the open air in our rustic barn loft

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-150 Standing

Square footage

1,728

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Grove Ceremony Site

Outdoor ceremony space surrounded by majestic trees

Our featured outdoor ceremony space that seats up to 180 guests on wood benches milled from cedar and oak trees that grew here on this land

Guest capacity

1-180 Seated

1-180 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Pondside Gazebo

Outdoor wedding ceremonies can also be held in our cedar log gazebo on the pond, with blue heron, dragon flies, and box turtles in attendance. T

Enjoy the presence of bring surrounded by nature as you exchange your wedding vows along the shore of the pond. The nearby blueberry field and community garden invite exploration and wonder.

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-100 Standing

Square footage

900

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Renovated Barn

The farm's vibrant hub!

Guest capacity

1-40 Seated

1-60 Standing

Square footage

1,728

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Large commercial kitchen, dining area and lounge area

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Gardens

Featuring our large organic gardens

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Square footage

3,000

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Available services that can be provided by Sanctuary Farm

Services & amenities

Dance floor
Event staff
On-site accommodations
Wifi

Reviews

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An Enchanted Wedding at Sanctuary Farm NC
•Verified review
•Phoebe P.•Feb 26
Sanctuary Farm NC was the perfect place to celebrate our wedding. The setting was more than just beautiful—it was alive. Towering trees swayed gently in the breeze, birds skimmed across the pond, and the scent of fresh earth and blooming flowers filled the air. Everything about this place felt like it was meant for love, connection, and celebration. Our ceremony felt intimate and deeply personal, as if nature itself was blessing our vows. When it was time to celebrate, the barn and reception loft transformed into a lively, joyful space filled with laughter, music, and incredible food made from fresh, local ingredients. Sanctuary Farm isn’t just a venue—it’s a feeling. A place where time slows down, where love is celebrated with intention, and where memories are woven into the very fabric of nature.
Response from vendor•Feb 26, 2025
Thank you Phoebe for your thoughtful review. This helps us tremendously. Blessings to you and Isaac as you embark together in life as a married couple!
eautiful farm (eco-friendly) wedding
•Verified review
•Trisha M.•Dec 9, 2024
I celebrated my wedding at Sanctuary Farm in the Spring of 2023 and it was absolutely magical. Everything from the beautiful farm setting, to the lakeside gazebo ceremony, to dancing under the stars, I am still absolutely blown away by our entire wedding experience. It was also really great to have our close friends and family stay on the farm with us in Sanctuary Farm's rustic and unique accommodations (yomes) set among the trees. If you are contemplating an eco-friendly, fun and vibrant outdoor space for your wedding, look no further than Sanctuary Farm!
Response from vendor•Dec 10, 2024
Thank you Trisha! It was an honor to be a part of your wedding weekend celebrations. Wishing you all the best in your life together!

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Yes

Yes, we have ample parking for your guests on-site.

Yes, all of our downstairs and outdoor facilities are wheelchair accessible. Our upstairs barn lofts are not ADA accessible, yet, however we are working on making all of our spaces ADA accessible.

Booking fees for our facilities, and all payments made including deposits, are non-refundable.

Our farm and venue is 25 miles from Raleigh-Durham International airport and is accessible by private car or Uber/Lyft.

We do not provide wedding insurance, nor is it a requirement in order for you to have your wedding at Sanctuary Farm. However, we strongly suggest that you purchase Wedding Insurance to cover any expenses relating to the potential postponement or cancellation of your wedding.

Exclusive access to Sanctuary Farm, choice of ceremony and reception site, use of catering kitchen, use of our fire pit with stocked wood, use of tables and chairs for up to 100 people, engagement photo session on the land

This depends on the package that you book with us. Our minimum rental period is 12 hours, which includes setup and breakdown time. We also have weekend and week-long packages available that include overnight accommodations.

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