This was a lovely backdrop to a fantastic celebration of love. On August 23rd a dear friend had her…read morewedding here and it was gorgeous, comfortable and surrounded by the beauty of nature. They allowed camping on the grounds, so some folks set up camp around the perimeter for the weekend, us less outdoorsy types stayed in a hotel back in town. The main building was a great place for the reception, plenty of room to mingle, some outdoor seating as well, overlooking the lake on the property. It was all very lovely.

It's beautiful an…read moreamazing getaway very impressed there's much more here than you could probably imagine

Beautiful grounds and outside ceremony space. As a wedding guest, I thought the staff was efficient…read moreand attentive. The catering company (City BBQ? or something like that), was fantastic. I assume catering was offsite, and the food was amazing. Fresh, hot and everything was perfectly seasoned. The reception space is beautiful, and is perfect for a memorable reception.

If you ever have the opportunity to attend an event here--don't turn it down!…read more When I was first invited to a wedding here in June, and saw how rustic it was in photos and outdoors, I had grave concerns, but in the end no one got hurt and everyone made it back safely to civilization. The reception area is indoors and a fine place for a party of any type. They serve drinks with Lavender from their farm. They will give you packets of Lavender--it's a real Lavender Farm I will forever have great memories of attending a wedding here. Such a unique place. Some important details you may want to know: 1. Give yourself a minimum of 30 minutes from Chapel Hill to get here--45 minutes during the business week. Slow speed roads, lots of turns, dirt the last section, drive slow. 2. The last 1/2 mile is all dirt gravel--some thick. I had an SUV 4-wheel drive truck rental coincidentally--no problem at all. If I had my personal sports car--PAIN! I may not have gone down the road... If you are flying in for an event here--do yourself a favor and rent a PU Truck or SUV, not a passenger car. If you live here--borrow someones truck--you will thank me. 3. The entire parking lot is gravel--drop everyone off on the reception pavement and one person parks and does the long walk on gravel to the reception--wear appropriate shoes to walk on gravel. I cleaned my shoes for 30 minutes the next day. They have golf carts--if you are concerned about your shoes--ask for golf cart pickup from the parking lot. 4. Men's and women's bathrooms are tiny for a party more than 100 people--get in there when everyone else is not. 5. The outdoor wedding ceremony in June brought tears to my eyes...and sweat to my body--dress appropriately. 6. Spend as much time as you can on the patio outside--it's so pleasant there overlooking the Lavender fields I could sit there every night with a drink. I don't have a review of the food because the food is different for everyone based on budget and who you hire for food provision. I posted some photos of the place, but on the request of the family will not post photos of any attendees, or the wedding couple due to their national celebrity status. I had the opportunity to chat a bit with the owner of Lavender Oaks Farms who is one of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs you will meet. Interestingly, she was originally from the Los Angeles area of California but very happy to make a home in North Carolina more than 30 years ago.

I came here as a guest for a wedding and must say this venue is absolutely gorgeous. The ceremony…read morewas held next to their pond and it was gorgeous. They even had a alpaca in a top hat - hard to beat that! However, the thing that stood out most was the genuinely caring staff. I'm embarrassed to say I had a little to much to drink that evening but without going into too much graphic detail I will just say that the staff went above and beyond to make sure I got back to my hotel safely. They even drove me back in their own vehicles and made a point to text my fiance in order to check up on me the next day. I would highly recommend this venue for all your event needs, you and your guests will definitely be in great hands.

Email I sent to Brenda Leeper,…read more I want to thank you for all your help in decorating "the barn" for the Rehearsal Dinner. It was so beautiful and Matt and Ellie were so happy with it! Even the rain on the rooftop added to the atmosphere. You are such a talented, sweet, genuine person and it was my pleasure meeting you! You are the best at putting people at ease. The "Wedding and Reception" were like a fairytale, more beautiful than words can describe. The lightning made it look magical! I highly recommend Chapel Hill Carriage House. My family thought it was one of the most beautiful weddings they had ever been to and we have had many beautiful weddings at our family home on the Pamilico River! Best regards, Fran

Just a pretty good time. Enjoyed the free music. Parking was tough but everyone was chill. Bar…read moretender was responding!

I've been to see two recent music shows at this charming roadhouse. Both shows (Onyx Club Boys and…read moreCarolina Cutups) featured great music and a fun crowd. This cool old school roadhouse is far enough outside downtown Chapel Hill to be a non-college kids hangout of welcoming locals. The music is good, the beer is cold and pretty cheap, and the bartenders are warm.

Maggie was our driver for both trips (to and from RDU). She was warm, welcoming and professional on…read moreboth trips. It was like having a family member drive us and so nice to have a friendly face welcome us after our 2 1/2 week trip to Europe! We will definitely use Townie services again.

Townie is Great! Makes traveling to and from the airport hassle free. our drivers name was Taylor…read moreand he was on time and very professional. Thanks Townie