Special Event Venue near Asheville, NC
There's no event too niche, too wild, or too wonderfully weird for Wunderland. Our private 'nature's playground' in Old Fort, North Carolina, about 30 minutes from Asheville, hosts craft fairs, community dinners, primitive skills workshops, family reunions, fitness weekends, mountain bike festivals, and music festivals. With room for events of up to several hundred guests, luxury villas and glamping for up to 26 overnight guests, and space for 20 more tent or vehicle campers with bathroom and kitchen access, we have the space and the spirit to turn your big idea into an unforgettable experience.
Room for Your Big Idea
Every great event starts with someone who says, "What if?" What if we threw a craft fair in the woods? What if the whole family finally got together in one place? What if 200 friends spent the weekend dancing under the stars?
Most venues answer with a list of rules. We answer with open fields, a spring-fed pond, forest trails, fire pits, and a team that loves the weird and wonderful as much as you do. Bring the vision. We'll help you make room for it.
Events at Wunderland
Events We Host
Festivals & Mountain Bike Events
Intimate music festivals of around 200 guests, mountain bike gatherings minutes from the Gateway Trails, and weekend events with room to camp, ride, and dance under the stars.
Community Dinners & Craft Fairs
Southern boils, harvest dinners, group Thanksgivings, and craft fairs that bring makers, neighbors, and friends together under the pavilion and in the open fields.
Workshops & Fitness Weekends
Primitive skills workshops, fitness and adventure weekends, and hands-on classes where the trails, fields, and forest become your classroom.
Events Recently Hosted at Wunderland
From backyard-style birthday parties to festival weekends, here are a few of the gatherings that have already made memories at Wunderland:
Intimate music festivals: multi-band days for around 200 guests, with live music by the pond and camping on site.
A southern boil community event: long tables, big pots, and neighbors gathered around good food.
Group Thanksgiving: a shared holiday table for friends and family, followed by a night around the fire.
Mountain biking events: group rides on the nearby Gateway Trails with a home base for food, music, and recovery.
Graduation and birthday parties: milestone celebrations with swimming, games, and plenty of room to spread out.
Family reunions: multi-generation weekends with villas for the grandparents and campsites for the cousins.
Have an idea that doesn't fit any box? Those are our favorite kind.
Space for Every Size Event
Wunderland is a private outdoor event venue built for gatherings of all sizes, from 20 friends to several hundred guests.
Events up to several hundred: open fields and gathering areas for festivals, fairs, and community events.
Lodging for 26 overnight guests: luxury villas and glamping accommodations.
Camping for 20 more: tent and vehicle sites with bathroom and kitchen access.
Gathering spaces: a covered pavilion, fire pits, and outdoor dining areas.
Built-in adventure: a spring-fed pond, sauna, cold plunge, trails, and nearby Pisgah National Forest.
How to Plan Your Event
Bringing your event to life at Wunderland is simple:
Step 1, Share your idea: tell us your dates, expected headcount, and the vibe you're going for.
Step 2, Build the plan together: we'll help you map out spaces, lodging, camping, and logistics.
Step 3, Celebrate: show up, enjoy your people, and let the mountains do the rest.
Picture your guests heading home tired, happy, and already asking when you're doing it again. That's the kind of event Wunderland was made for.
Special Event FAQs
What types of events can I host at Wunderland?
Wunderland hosts music festivals, mountain bike festivals and group rides, craft fairs, community dinners and southern boils, primitive skills workshops, fitness and adventure weekends, family reunions, graduation and birthday parties, group Thanksgivings, and other holiday gatherings. If your idea is a little unusual, we'd love to hear it.
How many guests can Wunderland accommodate for an event?
Wunderland can host events of up to several hundred guests. We've hosted intimate music festivals of around 200 people.
Can guests stay overnight?
Yes. Up to 26 guests can stay overnight in luxury villas and glamping accommodations, and up to 20 more can stay at tent and vehicle campsites with access to bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Is Wunderland a good venue for a family reunion?
Yes. Families love having lodging, campsites, swimming, trails, and fire pits all on one private property, so every generation can stay together for the whole weekend.
Can I host a music festival or mountain bike event at Wunderland?
Yes. Wunderland has hosted intimate music festivals and mountain biking events. The resort is close to the Gateway Trails system in Old Fort and borders Pisgah National Forest.
Where is Wunderland located?
Wunderland Resort is at 448 Curtis Creek Road in Old Fort, North Carolina, about 30 minutes east of Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
How do I check availability for my event?
Fill out the form below, email events@wunderlandresort.com, or call 828.419.4632. Share your dates, guest count, and event idea, and our team will follow up.
Start Planning Your Event
Tell us your idea, your dates, and how many guests you're expecting, and our events team will help you bring it to life.