The Pond
Still water, morning mist, and mountain reflections — the quiet heart of the property.
Canton, North Carolina · Western NC
A private mountain wedding venue near Asheville (Canton, NC)
Your Wedding. Your Weekend. Your Own Mountain Escape. Come for the wedding. Stay for the experience.
Our availability calendar is venue-managed and currently shows "Contact us to confirm availability" until the owner enables live dates. Check availability
The venue
Water, timber, and mountain sky
Three spaces, one private property. Pavilion and grounds photos are ours; pond and waterfront imagery is placeholder for now.
The Pavilion
A covered gathering place for dinner, dancing, and long evenings under the lights.
The Waterfront
Say your vows at the water's edge with the Blue Ridge as your backdrop.
Want specifics on capacity, layout, or rain plans? Request a tour or call us.
The wedding weekend
Not a five-hour rental. A whole weekend on your own mountain.
Your guests don't drive off at ten. They stay, wake up to the pond, and keep celebrating.
Friday
Arrive, settle into lodging on the property, and gather your people by the water.
Saturday
The ceremony, the celebration, the pavilion glowing into the night.
Sunday
A slow morning, coffee by the pond, and a goodbye that doesn't feel rushed.
Gallery
A photo tour
Real photos of the pavilion, grounds, and guest amenities at Bluehead Waters.
Wedding packages
Wedding packages at Bluehead Waters near Asheville, NC
Choose the shape of your celebration, then check dates with us — every date is confirmed personally.
Waterfront Wedding Day
$4,500
A beautiful waterfront setting for your ceremony, reception, and unforgettable moments—all in one day.
- Up to 12 hours on one day
- Exclusive use of designated event areas during contracted hours
- Waterfront ceremony and scenic photo areas
- Pavilion with six existing picnic tables
- Planning walkthrough
- Choice of outside vendors, subject to venue requirements
- Setup, rehearsal, celebration, and removal within the rental window
Available Sunday–Thursday, plus selected additional dates enabled by the venue.
Check Wedding Day DatesSignature Celebration
$6,500
Arrive, prepare, and enjoy the celebration with more time and less rushing.
- Two consecutive days during contracted hours
- Everything in the Waterfront Wedding Day
- Previous-day setup and rehearsal
- Space for a rehearsal dinner
- Ceremony and reception on the second day
- Removal by the end of the wedding-day window
Overnight lodging is not included.
Check Two-Day DatesSignature Experience
Bluehead Waters Weekend Retreat
$8,500
Make the entire weekend yours with a private waterfront retreat for your wedding celebration.
- Exclusive use of the entire rentable property, Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon
- No unrelated events or guest bookings during your reserved period
- Friday setup and rehearsal
- Welcome gathering and rehearsal dinner space
- Wedding ceremony and reception
- Sunday farewell brunch space
- Sunday removal before checkout
- Pavilion with six existing picnic tables
- Waterfront photography areas
- Planning walkthrough
Meals, staffing, lodging, and event services are not included.
Check Weekend DatesSeparately quoted extras
- ·Reception tables and chairs beyond the six picnic tables
- ·Linens and décor
- ·Coordination
- ·Setup and breakdown services
- ·Catering and bar service
- ·Tent rentals or additional weather protection
- ·Glamping bell tents for additional overnight guests at weddings, retreats and other events (see Lodging)
Downloadable pricing guide (PDF): coming soon. Request it by email and we'll reply personally.
Guest favorites
What people remember
- Mountain reflections on the pond
- The pavilion after dark
- A whole weekend together, not just one day
- Golden hour at the waterfront
Couple stories coming soon.
Stay on the property
Lodging and cabins at Bluehead Waters in Canton, NC
Keep everyone close all weekend, minutes from Asheville and Waynesville in Haywood County.
Vintage Airstream
$189 per night
Sleeps 2 · Queen bed · Mini kitchen · Heating & AC · Private deck
Mountain View House
$299 per night · 2-night minimum
Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · Full kitchen · 1 bath · Mountain views · Fireplace
Riverside Camping
$39 per night
50+ spots · Riverfront sites · Fire pits · Picnic tables · Clean restrooms
Glamping Bell Tents
For events — not standalone lodging
Canvas bell tents by the pond for additional overnight guests at weddings, retreats, and other events. Available upon request only — these are not booked as standalone casual lodging.
$200–$500 per night depending on size of tent and amenities
Inquire about tentsQuestions about a stay? Call (828) 400-1500.
FAQ
Bluehead Waters wedding venue FAQ (Canton, NC)
Location
A waterfront wedding in the Western North Carolina mountains
Bluehead Waters sits in Canton, North Carolina — Haywood County, where the Pigeon River valley meets the high ridges of the Blue Ridge. It's a landscape of pond reflections, hardwood forest, and long mountain views, and it's what makes a waterfront wedding here feel unlike a ballroom anywhere.
Couples planning an Asheville-area or Waynesville mountain wedding find Canton an easy home base: close enough for guests to explore, far enough to feel like a true escape.
59 Motorcycle Dr., Canton, NC 28716
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