My husband and I are incredibly pleased with our experience at the Barn at Valhalla!! Right off the bat we were thrilled that friends and family could stay on-site with us the whole weekend. This meant we could spend so much more time with them than if they stayed at a separate hotel. The lodging is so beautiful and comfortable (incredible bridal suite and enormous shower!) and the grounds are gorgeous! There are multiple ceremony spots to choose from (we chose in the woods next to the pond), so many great places for photos, as well as for guests to enjoy. Our guests loved sitting and chatting by the big fireplace and spending the cocktail hour on the huge porch overlooking the pond. The getting ready rooms above the barn are decorated beautifully- perfect for spending time the day-of with bridesmaids. We were really glad that we could have our rehearsal dinner on-site on Friday night, just following the rehearsal, but that it was in a different area than the wedding reception (we had it in the atrium of the Lodge). This meant we could have the rehearsal dinner catered by a restaurant, bring our own wine and beer, so that it was more of a close party with family and friends. Since the venue is so customize-able, we were also able to save tons of money by DIYing our decor, bringing in our own flowers and drinks (from a grocery store!), and finding the caterer who was right for us. The one downside to this though that we didn't fully appreciate, is that we ended up bringing a lot of stuff in and out of the venue, setting it up, etc; but for us it was totally worth it. We had our after party in the basement game room of the lodge. Guests played pool, video games, music, chatted-- it had everything we needed and it was just steps from the reception. Fair warning - it is located just a bit far out for any deliveries or driving/transportation services from Chapel Hill, so do plan ahead! From beginning to end, the owners of the Barn at Valhalla were so responsive, kind, and helpful. They went above and beyond to make sure all our questions were answered. We had a beautiful wedding, and in large part that was bc of our venue. Overall, the Barn at Valhalla was exactly what we were looking for the biggest day of our lives, and we are so pleased with our experience there!! read more

Just had my daughter's wedding at the Barn of Valhalla, and although the barn and grounds were beautiful, we are very unhappy with the management. When we arrived on Friday, November 6th, it was quite warm outside. We noticed immediately the air conditioning was not working properly upstairs. We called management right away, and were assured that a service person would arrive by the next morning. First, you would think that since we paid $4500, they would be on top of any problems IMMEDIATELY! But we waited--and after suffering a hot and humid night, we called again in the morning. The wedding party was trying to get ready and it had started raining. It was very hot and steaming upstairs. Hairdo's failed, makeup ran, and people suffered. The poor photographer about had a heat stroke! Still not a word from management! Another detail....the outside decorative lights did not work; that was part of the appeal of the place. We waited a few days to see if anyone would contact us about these issues, but sadly no one has...In my opinion this is no way to run a business! Also a word of caution for future brides--check dates to see what's going on in Chapel Hill before you book. We happened to book over homecoming weekend, and motel rates skyrocketed....traffic was a disaster! Many of our guests could not come because of this; I wish management would have been forthcoming... But I take partial blame for this. Overall, it's a lovely property, just be cautious! I feel like once they have your money, you're forgotten. Post comment: I would like to retract my unflattering review. I spoke in frustration. I spoke with the manager and she and I have had a heart to heart. I know that unforeseen circumstances can and will happen and we all have to work together to solve them. It was no fault of the Barn's. I DO recommend this place, it is beautiful and serene. PERFECT for a wedding. read more

For our wedding, this was the perfect venue. Dillon and Carly (the owners) are very nice, very helpful, were insistent on being there when we arrived and help setup things as much as they could. I feel like anything we wanted they would have done happily. They really wanted us to have the best weekend possible. We loved the autonomy we were given. Basically, here is a beautiful venue with a lot space, gazebo, tables, etc - do whatever you want them, just try not break anything. We had a lot of Indian ceremonies, so having the venue for the whole weekend was perfect for all the events. Being able to stay on site with a lot of family also helped with organizing and setting up all these events. The suite for the bride and groom is ridiculously cool. I just wish we had more hot tub and relaxing time. Misc: for events over a certain size they need you to have a portapotty as backup as they're on septic, that was ~$150ish. They also require wedding insurance through their provider at BB&T which was ~$400, apparently it's tailored for the wedding but also to cover the people staying on site over the weekend. They have some preferred vendors, but allow you to use whoever which is great because some other venues we were looking at required you to use their specific vendor which is also owned by them and was always much more expensive. read more

WOW! The Barn at valhalla in chapel hill N.C. What a beautiful way to complement our wonderful state! My wife and I, Jessica and Jonathan Kalanarhos got married at this venue 9-9-17. The options at this venue are endless! You are not restricted by any means for creativity as every inch of this venue was extraordinary! The Barn comes with all the bells and whistles classy dish wear and silverware to the decrative library and out of this world man cave and hot-tub. They have all the tables and chairs for your ceremony and reception. Style of round rectangle or square to fit any dream exactly how you dreamed it. They have really nice folding ( white chairs) to complement an elegant wedding as well. Everything was so easy to get to without any issues. An extremely spacious venue but not over whelming. There is a great staff that will assist you with any of your needs or concerns. They are dedicated to making sure your special day is all you ever wanted. They went above and beyond for my wife and I. Great Americans! Extremely friendly and sincere. This venue sits right beside a beautiful lake. And softest grass you will ever put your feet on. Eligant! I cannot say it enough. The joy and expierence you will have is litterally breath taking. Its worth every penny! read more

Goodness, where even to start! Having our wedding at The Barn at Valhalla was absolutely lovely. From our first visit until the Sunday after the wedding, Barbara, Dillon and Carly were the best to work with. They were so flexible in helping us find the PERFECT ceremony spot (those woods are magical!), they made sure we had everything we needed, and were truly invested in Joel, myself, and our families as people, as opposed to just clients. Having the barn and the lodge for the whole weekend was such a treat - Friday night was a relaxed rehearsal dinner, and all the bridal party stayed at the site for the weekend. It made things so special to have dear family and friends all in one place. We can't recommend this place too much - it's absolutely stunning, it's the perfect place to foster togetherness, it and made our celebration so sweet. Thank you, Barbara, Carly and Dillon, for taking care of us so well! We couldn't have wanted things any other way. read more

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Choosing the Barn at Valhalla was one of the smartest decisions we made in planning our wedding! Carly and Dillon made sure that the venue was immaculate and ready for our special weekend. We were very lucky to have perfect weather for our fall wedding, and the fun and stockpile of amenities helped with that. It was very helpful to have coolers, tables, chairs, etc. at our disposal for us and our guests. Everyone also enjoyed the pool table, ping pong, darts, and more!!! The venue provided plenty of room for many, and the master suite was FANTASTIC! We highly recommend choosing the Barn at Valhalla for your wedding. You won't be disappointed!!! read more

I cannot recommend this place enough! The owners are amazing and so accommodating and responsive. Any question or need I had was immediately met with zero hassle. The place itself is just gorgeous and was the perfect location for a weekend wedding. We did the rehearsal dinner in the lodge on Friday night, and the ceremony in the lodge, and reception in the barn on Saturday night. Guests loved the big hearth too! It definitely made our wedding so much more special to have that extra time with family staying on the property the entire weekend. This place was great! read more

Cannot get over what a great venue this truly is. Barbara is awesome to work with and cannot say how thoughtful Dillon is. The wedding was on this rain soaked weekend and he opened up his house for the ceremony . That was not only wonderful, but the home was a beautiful as the rest . My son Wesley and new Bride Ashley will never forget such a great place. If you are ever wanting a wedding or whatever, This is The Place. You are in your own world here. Thank you Barbara and Dillon. Keith Cooley read more

My daughter's Winter Wedding last year at the Barn was perfect! Barb was fabulous to work with and Carly and Dillon, the owners, truly want to make your EXACT Wedding (or other event) vision a reality. They even helped unload and setup when we arrived! The property felt like "our home" for the weekend. We wouldn't change a thing! The Barn is a true gem for any special event! read more