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The North Carolina Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,181 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Asheville, North Carolina
Arboretum in a forest with mountain views, gardens & a bonsai exhibit, plus hiking & biking paths.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (828) 665-2492
- Website ncarboretum.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
The setting
“The greenhouse was closed but seems like it was the perfect time and there were many workers busy at task.”
“Fantastic place to be an awesome collection of bonsai trees.”
Amenities couples mention
“The greenhouse was closed but seems like it was the perfect time and there were many workers busy at task.”
“The grounds are well tended, clean and easily navigated with ADA compliance everywhere.”
What couples say again and again
“The place is beautiful, and the grounds are well-kept and clean.”
“The grounds are well tended, clean and easily navigated with ADA compliance everywhere.”
Getting married at The North Carolina Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at The North Carolina Arboretum
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The North Carolina Arboretum — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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