I came here as a guest for a wedding and must say this venue is absolutely gorgeous. The ceremony…read morewas held next to their pond and it was gorgeous. They even had a alpaca in a top hat - hard to beat that! However, the thing that stood out most was the genuinely caring staff. I'm embarrassed to say I had a little to much to drink that evening but without going into too much graphic detail I will just say that the staff went above and beyond to make sure I got back to my hotel safely. They even drove me back in their own vehicles and made a point to text my fiance in order to check up on me the next day. I would highly recommend this venue for all your event needs, you and your guests will definitely be in great hands.

Email I sent to Brenda Leeper,…read more I want to thank you for all your help in decorating "the barn" for the Rehearsal Dinner. It was so beautiful and Matt and Ellie were so happy with it! Even the rain on the rooftop added to the atmosphere. You are such a talented, sweet, genuine person and it was my pleasure meeting you! You are the best at putting people at ease. The "Wedding and Reception" were like a fairytale, more beautiful than words can describe. The lightning made it look magical! I highly recommend Chapel Hill Carriage House. My family thought it was one of the most beautiful weddings they had ever been to and we have had many beautiful weddings at our family home on the Pamilico River! Best regards, Fran

If you ever have the opportunity to attend an event here--don't turn it down!…read more When I was first invited to a wedding here in June, and saw how rustic it was in photos and outdoors, I had grave concerns, but in the end no one got hurt and everyone made it back safely to civilization. The reception area is indoors and a fine place for a party of any type. They serve drinks with Lavender from their farm. They will give you packets of Lavender--it's a real Lavender Farm I will forever have great memories of attending a wedding here. Such a unique place. Some important details you may want to know: 1. Give yourself a minimum of 30 minutes from Chapel Hill to get here--45 minutes during the business week. Slow speed roads, lots of turns, dirt the last section, drive slow. 2. The last 1/2 mile is all dirt gravel--some thick. I had an SUV 4-wheel drive truck rental coincidentally--no problem at all. If I had my personal sports car--PAIN! I may not have gone down the road... If you are flying in for an event here--do yourself a favor and rent a PU Truck or SUV, not a passenger car. If you live here--borrow someones truck--you will thank me. 3. The entire parking lot is gravel--drop everyone off on the reception pavement and one person parks and does the long walk on gravel to the reception--wear appropriate shoes to walk on gravel. I cleaned my shoes for 30 minutes the next day. They have golf carts--if you are concerned about your shoes--ask for golf cart pickup from the parking lot. 4. Men's and women's bathrooms are tiny for a party more than 100 people--get in there when everyone else is not. 5. The outdoor wedding ceremony in June brought tears to my eyes...and sweat to my body--dress appropriately. 6. Spend as much time as you can on the patio outside--it's so pleasant there overlooking the Lavender fields I could sit there every night with a drink. I don't have a review of the food because the food is different for everyone based on budget and who you hire for food provision. I posted some photos of the place, but on the request of the family will not post photos of any attendees, or the wedding couple due to their national celebrity status. I had the opportunity to chat a bit with the owner of Lavender Oaks Farms who is one of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs you will meet. Interestingly, she was originally from the Los Angeles area of California but very happy to make a home in North Carolina more than 30 years ago.

I cannot recommend this venue enough. I was over the moon with my experience. Karen and her team…read moreare a dream come true. From the beginning of planning to the actual wedding day I felt at ease. The farm is absolutely gorgeous and spacious. 100/10 review, please have your event there, you won't regret it.

Beautiful visits and welcoming invitations for educational events. I can't imagine not wanting to…read morevolunteer, work or provide a contribution here. The artwork is inspiring, the gardens are peaceful and the staff is friendly.

First time visiting the Botanical Gardens. The lady at the information center was so nice and…read morehelpful. She gave us a map and explained the layout of the gardens. The gift shop is beautiful. There are reasonable gift priced selections. The carnivorous plant section was very cool. Lots of pitcher plants and Venus flytraps. All of the plants are well tended to and look healthy. There's cute kid activities embedded into the garden. A giant chess set and sand box. You can jump on stumps and or just chill. The gardens are laid out well and there's lots of shade and benches to rest on. Lovely place.

Great service and loved the holiday menu! I enjoyed the oreo hot chocolate and chatted with the…read moreteam, really nice! Looked like a solid spot to chat, meet, or even study a bit. Would return!

Cute little local spot on Franklin St. Great service and loved the recommendations! Coffee bar and…read moreadditional tables with seating. Some local bakery items too. Overall great prices and drinks!

Kills me to write this because I so wanted to love it. My daughter and I were celebrating my…read morebirthday with afternoon tea -- a tradition we've enjoyed at places across the country -- and this one fell flat for the price. The good: beautiful space, excellent Harney & Sons tea, and outstanding scones. Unfortunately, that's where the highlights end. The milk bread used for all the sandwiches was dense, dry, and hard to swallow, which wiped out an entire tier of the service. No one came to check on us, so we had no chance to raise our concerns. A booked baby shower in the same room completely killed the ambiance, and despite noting a special birthday at reservation, it went entirely unacknowledged. Beautiful bones, but the execution made my birthday memorable for all the wrong reasons.

Finally made it here! The Fearrington House has been on our list for years, so I made a 2026…read morereservation as my husband's Christmas gift. It was an incredible dining experience. The service and presentation of each plate was outstanding. We had the 3 course Prix Fixe menu, and we got something different so we could try 6 things. Overall, the food was good but did not quite rise to the same level as the presentation and service. Rating by plate: - Pumpkin Squash (2 stars): It was very hard and not very warm. Do not recommend. - Pork Osso Bucco (5 stars): Best thing we had. Wish we both ordered this one so we didn't have to share. - Beef Tenderloin (4 stars): We enjoyed it, but have definitely had better for less money. - Seared Chicken Breast (3 stars): It was a rectangular piece of meat, which was unexpected. I would compare it to chicken at a wedding, but I've had better at a wedding. - NC Cheese Trio (4 stars): Large portion of cheeses with a nice variety. I wish the crackers had more variety (not all seedy). - Chocolate Soufflé (5 stars): This is their signature item and a must get! The name on the menu is more complicated than the word chocolate, lol.

Not for me. Visited last evening and had pleasant service. The food and flavors were not to my…read moreliking. The salt and pepper shrimp were battered and cooked with the shell remaining. That didn't work for me. The dumplings were ok. The wontons had a flavor not to my liking. Expensive for the experience.

Our daughter brought us here to dine when we came to visit this weekend. She had been telling us…read moreabout this restaurant for sometime. We ordered the tuna, cauliflower, dumplings and warm squash salad to start. For dinner we ordered the steak as the restaurant is known for it and the bento box as I am gf and could not partake in the steak. Everything was just delicious! My favorite is the tuna and the squash salad, the steak is my daughter's and husband's favorite. Highly recommend and of course how could I forget the amazing drinks to start!

I get the impression I might not be allowed to review this place because it is a COVID-19…read morevaccination site. Well let's see! Well since that is why I have been here twice, it is nice enough for that. The exterior is kind of dirty and needs power-washing and painting. The inside is modern and nice, like a small convention center. There is tons of parking.

I've been to several conferences here and have sat in both large ballrooms and smaller breakout…read moremeetings. Most recently I attended a full-day conference on a Friday in November. They have coffee and breakfast food in the morning, a decent buffet for lunch, plus an open snack area that includes sodas, coffee, fruit, granola bars and cookies open throughout the afternoon. I also had a complimentary smoothie (I believe it was blueberry) that was delicious. Tech support was good and although several of the attendees complained about the cold, I thought it was fine.