Directions to Our Wedding

One of the reasons we love our wedding venue is that it's in a quiet and peaceful mountain river valley. While this will allow for beautiful scenery on our wedding day, it does mean that the property is off the beaten path. While only 2 hours from Charlotte and 3 hours from Raleigh, the last part of the drive is up quiet mountain roads. As you get closer to The Barn, some cell service providers have no signal. Relying on your cell phone for GPS directions may not be feasible (car GPS services should continue to work). We highly recommend that you bring Google directions and print out/screenshot these directions as an alternative, in case service is lost.

Once you Arrive

When you first arrive at the private gravel driveway, please follow it left along the river. The driveway winds 1 mile surrounded by fields and the riverbank. The speed limit on the driveway is 15 MPH. As you get closer to the Barn follow the signs to the parking lot. Attendants will direct you to a parking spot and, if needed, shuttle you the short distance to the Barn.

Driving Directions from Blowing Rock & Boone

Once you get on US-421 S/US-221 N, stay on the road for about 9.5 miles. Use the on-ramp on the right to continue on US-221 N.

Once on US-221 N, most GPS will direct you to turn right onto Idlewild Rd, which is an option; however, to avoid 2 miles of narrow, gravel roads and stay on state-maintained paved roads, follow these directions. This will add 3 miles; however, an easier drive.

After turning left onto US-221 N, continue for 6.3 miles. Turn right onto Water Tank Rd., continue 3.3 miles. Turn right onto Lower Nettle Knob Rd., continue 2 miles. Turn right at The Barn on New River sign and veer left onto the Private Drive.

Driving Directions from the Holiday Inn & West Jefferson

Take a left out of the Holiday Inn, go .02 miles. Go straight at the light onto 163 for 3.6 miles. Turn right onto Nettle Knob Road, go 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Lower Nettle Knob Road, go 3.2 miles. Turn right onto SouthFork Farm Lane.

Driving Directions from Charlotte & Chapel Hill

Take US-421 N into Wilkesboro, continue straight up the Mountain (do not use 16 N) until you see US-221 N towards West Jefferson.

Once on US-221 N, most GPS will direct you to turn right onto Idlewild. Which is an option; however, to avoid 2 miles of narrow gravel roads and stay on state-maintained paved roads, follow these directions. This will add 3 miles; however, an easier drive.

After turning on US-221 N, continue for 6.3 miles. Turn right onto Water Tank Rd., continue 3.3 miles. Turn right onto Lower Nettle Knob Rd., continue 2 miles. Turn right at The Barn on New River sign, and veer left onto SouthFork Farm Lane.