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    Elizabeth S. Sent on 10/20/2023
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    Not only beautiful venue but great staff to work with!

    Well worth the price! Cabins onsite for bridal party and family to stay in. Staff were absolutely wonderful to work with and very responsive to all my questions. Highly recommend them!!

    Sky Retreat's reply:

    Hi Elizabeth,
    Thanks for your amazing review! We are so glad you chose us to celebrate your big day!
    Best wishes,
    Kaytlyn
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    Erin Sent on 12/31/2023
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    The Sky Retreat: Stunning Views & Fantastic Service

    Sky Retreat in Purlear, NC, honestly feels like a little slice of heaven for anyone tying the knot. First off, let’s chat about the mountain views – they're absolutely breathtaking! You’ve got these stunning panoramic vistas that make every photo look like it’s straight out of a fairytale. Whether you’re gazing out during a sunny day or catching the golden hues of sunset, it’s like Mother Nature herself RSVP’d yes to your big day.

    Now, onto the staff. These folks are the real MVPs. They’re super friendly, incredibly helpful, and always ready with a smile. It’s like having a team of fairy godmothers and godfathers making sure your day goes off without a hitch. From the moment we started planning to the final send-off, they were there, offering support, advice, and sometimes just a calming presence.

    And then there’s the customer service. Top-notch doesn’t even begin to cover it. These guys are attentive, responsive, and genuinely care about making your day special. They're quick to tackle any little hiccup and are all about the details, which, let’s be honest, is what makes or breaks a wedding day.

    In summary, if you’re dreaming of a wedding with stunning scenery, a team that treats you like royalty, and service that’s as smooth as your first dance, Sky Retreat is your spot. It’s not just a venue; it's an experience – one that you and your guests will remember fondly for years to come.
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    Victoria Sent on 07/25/2023
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    The Fairytale Wedding Venue

    I absolutely loved having our wedding at Sky Retreat! They are amazing and go above and beyond. It is a GORGEOUS Venue with STUNNING views!
    They have the sweetest little petting zoo my kids loved. As well as the most wonderful staff!
    Our first dance was sadly not captured by out video camera. BUT Sky Retreat SAVED THE DAY by sending us their ballroom's video that happened to capture our very special choreographed First dance!!!!
    They were so friendly, answered all of our questions, and communicated with us any time we reached out to them.
    We plan to go back every year for our anniversary and stay at their cabins. Hoping to enjoy all the other things they offer and that are offered in the area!
    Thank you so much for everything!!!!!!!!!

    Sky Retreat's reply:

    Hi Victoria,
    Thanks for your amazing review! We are so glad you enjoyed your wedding day and that we could video your first dance. We hope you'll visit for your anniversary!
    Best wishes,
    Kaytlyn
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    Elizabeth H. Sent on 12/16/2022
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    Beautiful Views

    The sky retreat was the perfect place for us to have our big day. From having cabins on site for the family and bridal party to stay on, to Meris, Vito and Dalton's exceptional service throughout our planning/day of experience we could not have asked for a better venue. Our wedding fit 150 guests very comfortably in the ballroom and the fireplace and smores were a big hit at the reception. Thank you for providing us with such a memorable day.

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    Hi Elizabeth,
    Thank you for this awesome review! We love hearing that our team provided excellent service and that you had an amazing experience on your wedding day. We hope you are enjoying married life!
    Best,
    Kaytlyn
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    Liz M. Sent on 12/19/2022
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    Absolutely phenomenal!

    Everyone we worked with at Sky Retreat for our wedding was amazing! They were so incredibly helpful every step of the way. All of them went out of their way to help us and make sure our wedding was exactly how we wanted it to be. They are truly some of the kindest people I've ever met and I can't recommend them enough!
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    Danielle S. Sent on 02/09/2023
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    Amazing view and great staff!

    What an AMAZING experience we had!! I cannot rave enough about how perfect this place was to us when we got married therein October! The view speaks for itself of course but the people there went above and beyond for us, not only on our wedding day but for the 2 years we planned it leading up to the wedding! They were so nice, always helpful, answered ALL our questions, accommodating and super supportive during the day of the wedding. We stayed in the cabins, along with the bridal party, and it was perfect to have everyone on site, definitely worth it. I can’t speak highly enough about Sky Retreat as a venue to get married at and the people who work there so just trust me when I say book your wedding here!
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    Kierstin W. Sent on 10/25/2022
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    Simply stunning

    The Sky Retreat is simply amazing. The venue is stunning, from he draw dropping view to the beautiful ballroom. Planning my wedding here was extremely easy thanks to the amazing staff. Any questions I had were answered quickly! I could go on and on about the staff on cite, they made planning and day of festivities go seamless. The cabins on site allowed guest to stay close to the venue, I even rented donkeys to surprise my husband on our first look. was asked throughout my rehearsal dinner and wedding where I found this place. It is truly so beautiful, me and my guest were blown away!
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    Krissy G. Sent on 09/30/2022
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    Amazing Views, Service, Everything!

    Our wedding at Sky Retreat was incredible. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and the team is SO accommodating. We had both our rehearsal dinner and wedding there, and also rented out all the on-site cabins for the wedding party and some friends. We loved the convenience of having everything in one place. Overall, we had an incredible experience and are SO glad we chose to get married at the Sky Retreat. Would absolutely recommend!
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    Hailey F. Sent on 11/05/2022
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    Stunning stunning stunning!

    We were so incredibly lucky to have found Sky Retreat for out wedding venue! From the moment we pulled onto the property, we knew it was the perfect fit! The views are absolutely incredible - and the team was amazing and so much fun to work with. They were so responsive and willing to answer all of the questions I had along the way. Our guests had a blast and could not stop raving about how breathtaking the venue was. We also highly recommend staying on the property after the celebrations! We had the best weekend of our lives and cannot thank Sky Retreat enough!

    Sky Retreat's reply:

    Hi Hailey,
    We appreciate your kind review but more importantly, that you decided to spend your wedding day with us! We hope you are still smiling about this special weekend and we hope to see you again in the future!
    Best,
    Kaytlyn
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    Kristinrafael Sent on 09/17/2022
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    Sky Retreat was like a dream!

    Every part of our wedding at Sky Retreat was like a dream! We can't thank them enough for the perfect weekend.
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    Justyce P. Sent on 01/05/2022
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    Sky Retreat New Years Wedding

    The Sky Retreat was absolutely perfect and so so beautiful! Everyone was so extremely helpful with everything, from pricing to donkeys to just any and every question we had. We had a very small ceremony and rented the cabins they offered. My whole party talked about visiting again. I can’t recommend Sky Retreat enough!
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    Christy R. Sent on 06/16/2022
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    Exceptional Place for a memorable Wedding

    At first visit to Sky Retreat, we knew this was a special place but once it was the day of the wedding, we were in awe of how beautiful it all turned out!!! The location and buildings offer jaw dropping views of the surrounding mountains and valleys below. Everyone in attendance agreed this is a very special place for a wedding.
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    Ella P. Sent on 06/14/2022
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    Amazing Wedding Venue

    My now husband and I visited this venue during our planning process and immediately fell head over heels for it. The staff and owners were super helpful and courteous throughout our experience. Our wedding day was made magical, in no small part, due to the event space. Highly highly recommend Sky Retreat!
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    Darian P. Sent on 08/08/2022
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    Amazing! Great view & great people!

    The sky retreat was perfect for our wedding! Everyone who works there is very nice and accommodating. We enjoyed being able to have all of our family and pets stay in the cabins on-site as well. Would highly recommend them for your wedding or any other event you may be hosting! The view alone sells this place but having such awesome and friendly people to work with makes it even better.
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    Caylie Sent on 12/08/2021
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    The BEST venue in NC!

    Sky Retreat is absolutely breathtaking! The view and venue are gorgeous and their staff is so helpful and kind! Merin, Dima, Vito, and Anna were all so sweet and knowledgeable, and so easy to work with! They genuinely want to make your day the best it can be, and they helped in making the wedding planning process so much easier too. 11/10 recommend this venue!
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    Julianna B. Sent on 11/30/2021
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    Perfect Venue for Your Perfect Day

    Sky Retreat is definitely the perfect venue to host your wedding or post-wedding celebration. The view was breathtaking as it overlooks the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains. If you wish to do so, there is plenty of space outdoors to host your entire event outdoors. We hosted our post-wedding celebration in August 2021 and still wanted to be COVID conscious and considerate to our guests, therefore, we opted to host our event solely outdoors until 10pm. If you choose to utilize their gorgeous ballroom, this is a remarkable option as well. The ballroom has high lofted ceilings with beautiful chandeliers and large open windows that overlook the mountains, so though you are inside you still get the view. The team was wonderful as well. It was great working with Merin. She made scheduling easy and answered all of our many questions leading up to our big day. Vito was super helpful the day of, as well, and will setup the tables and chairs however you envision them to be setup. He is available the day of too for any last minute needs or questions and also takes care of the breaking down of the tables and chairs, which is a huge relief when you are busy hosting your guests and enjoying the day. All-in-all, I would recommend booking your next wedding event at Sky Retreat in a heartbeat.
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    Anat B. Sent on 10/18/2021
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    Dreamy and magical

    We had our wedding at Sky Retreat eight weeks ago. I had an extremely hard time deciding between so many beautiful High Country venues. There were three reasons Sky Retreat won out: the views, the Parkway drive up, and the covered porch. The fact that everything else was perfection heightened the whole experience into a choice that the two of us, our family, and our friends could not have been happier with.

    The venue is kind of magical. You look down on the charming cabins on one side, and across breathtaking mountain vistas on the other. You get views from anywhere you choose to have your ceremony or dinner. Inside there are almost floor-to-ceiling windows and otherwise a blank canvas room to do with as you wish. Outside you can have your ceremony on the pavers or the grass. We had only twenty guests so we were able to have dinner on the patio, perfect for this never-ending pandemic.

    Our caterer (Earthworks) raved about the kitchen set up here before we even booked it, and he even had tons of space outside out of sight to set up his wood grill for the veggies and local trout he served. It was awesome. Our photographer (Enowen) got incredible shots of us at sunset with the views behind us and the mountain breeze ruffling my dress.

    The bridal dressing room has a comfy couch and a nice long makeup counter with a full wall mirror. I was the only one getting my hair and makeup done professionally in there, but if you have a large bridal party who are all getting ready at the same time it won’t be big enough. The dressing area is also one room with the toilets separated by a curtain which felt less than ideal, and I had to drag my dress into the handicap stall to get dressed in order to have privacy. The men’s dressing area is also in their bathroom and not separated in any way. This was really the only downside of the venue for me and my pee-shy friends. On the plus side, everything about the venue is truly wheelchair accessible.

    Merin answered every question I had so quickly and could not have been nicer and Vitold worked so hard setting everything up and tearing it down to our exact specifications (don’t forget to give him a nice cash tip).
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    Nina C. Sent on 12/28/2021
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    Breathtaking view!

    This was a dream venue for us! The view is breathtaking, the space simple and quiet, and on-site cabins for our wedding party and family. And the team was so kind to work with.
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    Karen Sent on 10/28/2020
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    Incredible

    Our daughter's wedding was held at Sky Retreat & we could not have been happier! The venue is AMAZING!!!! The staff is incredible & go out of their way to be helpful & accommodating. Everyone couldn't stop talking about the beautiful venue and incredible views! I highly encourage anyone considering Sky Retreat to book it - you will not regret it!
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    Heather L. Sent on 09/22/2020
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    Absolutely amazing location and staff!

    We could not have had a more perfect wedding! Sky retreat is awesome and the staff is amazing, attentive and on top of everything! Everyone who came said it was one of the prettiest wedding locations they had ever seen!
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    Sydney Sent on 09/22/2020
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    Perfection

    Words can not describe how perfect our wedding at sky retreat was. Every guest was amazed with the view and many said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. The staff at sky retreat are so accommodating and I do not have a single bad word to say about them. I wouldn't change a single thing! It was very nice that we could block off all of the cabins on site and have many of our bridal party and guests stay there. There is also a larger cabin on air bnb right on site and that housed much of our family. Very convenient! Park Vista Inn is where many of our guests stayed and it was right down the parkway. If you are considering getting married here, do it! You will not regret it!
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    Bethany A. Sent on 11/14/2019
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    A Slice of Heaven

    That is what it felt like to be married at Sky Retreat. From the first turn onto Cascade drive and seeing the view, I felt like I was in heaven! The Sky Retreat team was so accommodating, set up the beautiful ballroom just how I requested, set up chairs outside and we danced on the veranda in the evening. It was truly amazing to have all three of those spaces all day long. The views are breathtaking and the cabins are so convenient for guests to stay in, they absolutely loved it. Some wedding specifics that I was grateful for - choosing my own vendors and bringing in our own alcohol, this was such a cost savings! The ballroom is like a blank canvas to decorate however I wanted, and truthfully no decor is even needed. Our pictures during the day were beautiful, and then we went back out at sunset - it was magic! Seriously recommend Sky Retreat for your wedding or just a weekend stay. It is beautiful.
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    Marianne J. Sent on 06/06/2021
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    Wonderful Venue

    I am so glad we had my daughter's wedding at Sky Retreat. Not only are the views spectacular but the staff is too. They are very easy to work with and very helpful. The cabins right on the grounds are an extra bonus. I would highly recommend this venue.
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    Simona Sent on 11/27/2019
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    Our Mountain Fairytale Wedding

    On October 12th, we had our dream wedding at the most beautiful wedding venue in the high country. It still feels like a fairytale ... The raw beauty of the Blueridge Mountains coupled with the crystal chandeliers of the Sky Retreat's ballroom is simply unparallel. From the moment we booked the venue until the very end of our wedding we were so well-taken care of! The Sky Retreat team's professionalism, prompt communication and reliability are everything you could ever want in a wedding venue. We couldn't be happier we chose the Sky Retreat!
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    Stephanie B. Sent on 10/17/2019
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    Most Beautiful Venue in the High Country

    My daughter was married at Sky Retreat on 10/5. I cannot say enough about this venue. It is absolutely beautiful inside and out. From the gorgeous, huge chandeliers in the spacious ballroom to the large veranda with a wrap around porch, truly the view is second to none. There are cabins on the property that are held so they can be rented for your wedding weekend, as we did. This was so helpful for our out-of-state guests and us for being there early for setting up. The kids loved the stocked pond and large swings. When low clouds sat on the mountain the day of the wedding, Vito jumped in and set the chairs up on the veranda and then quickly changed it over for the cocktail hour when the ceremony was finished. He was so easy to work with and was there to make sure everything went smoothly, and it did. There is no way to go wrong with this venue. The view from the ballroom is breathtaking. Schedule a visit. You will fall in love and your pictures will be amazing.
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