Get married on a grassy hill, overlooking mountains, meadows, and woodlands, in the company of birds and butterflies. The setting is private and pastoral, with wildflower meadows and rolling woodlands. From the wedding knoll, guests have a panoramic view of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia mountains. You can have the natural wedding you have always dreamed of at "The Peak".

view from the barn in Autumn

Enjoy a peaceful setting, with a view of mountains in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, in a place that is so quiet, you can hear yourself breathe, a place that you will always remember, a place that will remain dear to you for the rest of your life. This place is Shady Grove Gardens at "The Peak". For couples seeking a wonderful, unique wedding experience, Brent and Susan Wright Cochran offer the perfect outdoor site.

Let us make your special day pleasant and simple. In addition to sharing our beautiful farm, we will provide all the logistical support that you need, to insure a smooth, happy, and fun experience for everyone. Choose unique bouquets and arrangements from our fresh, organic, country garden flowers.

Our farm at "The Peak", located at the base of the highest mountain in Ashe County, North Carolina, is the perfect place for your special outdoor celebration.

The price includes:

• an initial tour
• logistical support
• parking and site preparation
• clean up

view from the knoll

Prices for Weddings at "The Peak", Ashe County, NC

We will be having only small weddings and receptions in 2008.

• Elopement 10 or less people $200
• wedding / reception 20 or less people $400
• wedding/ reception 50 or less people $550
• 21-50 people will also require the rental and delivery of a portable toilet.

The site is available Saturday and Sunday afternoons only, for any 4 hour block of time. No other weddings will be planned for that day.

The restroom has two sinks, one inside and one outside.

Weddings over 50 people will require an additional parking attendant.

Tents, chairs and tables can be rented from Boone -Rent-All. If we need to meet and help these or other service folks before or after the day of the wedding we require an additional $45 each time.

Also available, is a Monet style Iron Arbor. The iron grid allows for easy decoration. $30 without decoration and $80 with. We can put it just about anywhere on the property.

The Price includes at least one parking helper and organizer, trash pick up, any set up help needed the day of the wedding. We also supply a good map to photocopy for your guest. We can help with lodging suggestions, caterers and clergy as well as back up churches.

We would love to talk to you about supplying fresh flowers, either by the bucketful or we can arrange a beautiful floral design for you from our 2 fields of flowers and shrubs.

We also have dried lavender and/or red rose petals for tossing at the couple. Fresh flower petals can be ordered as well.

The cultivated area at "The Peak" farm is about 4 acres surrounded by forest pasture and wildflowers on the other 69 acres.

A farm wagon is now available for the summer of 2007 for transport of older relatives or the bride. Please ask. We can also supply transport up to the knoll in a vehicle (it is a narrow track).

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1/2 deposit is required to reserve a date, and the balance is required 1 month prior to the wedding.

A signed liability release is required by the renting party or parents. One day event insurance, is often available through homeowners insurance is strongly suggested.

Thanks for considering us.

Call today at 828-297-4098 for the cost of a full day rental of our farm.

"The Peak" cutflower farm and wedding site is located on West Peak Road in Creston, North Carolina, 25 miles north of Boone.

Why choose Shady Grove Gardens for my outdoor wedding?
Because it is scenic, romantic, and private. We take great pride in making sure that your wedding is a wonderful experience for everyone.

How many people can I invite?
We can accommodate ~25 vehicles near our gate. However, there is additional parking along the road.

What about rain? While the farm is beautiful in the rain, this is an outdoor facility. We suggest you rent an event tent for your wedding. There is a small country church nearby that can be secured as a backup.

Is there a restroom? Yes. Our restored cabin has a restroom and spring water.

view of Grayson Highlands Va. from farm