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Your happily ever after begins with a fairy-tale wedding come true.
Aerial view of the castle with tower and surrounding countryside
Photo by Damian Hall Photography
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About Castle Ladyhawke
Adapted from The Courier-Tribune article by Samantha Swann, published October 9, 2018.
Built in 2005, Castle Ladyhawke was constructed using authentic period design and construction techniques inspired by Scottish Border castles. The result is a 10,000-square-foot castle with 30-inch stone walls, three stories, multiple terraces and balconies, and of course, the iconic tower!
Interior and exterior views of Castle Ladyhawke, including sumptuous suites and historically authentic architectural details.
The rooms are filled with items direct from Europe, including elaborately carved tables, chairs, chests and ornate rugs. Many of the stained-glass windows were salvaged from various churches, and the high-ceilinged Great Hall boasts a huge stone fireplace with an authentic 14th-century mantelpiece. The castle tower houses a grand spiral staircase leading up to the sweeping Tuckasegee River Valley views at the top.
The castle was also designed using locally-sourced materials and custom pieces by Western North Carolina artisans, including the stone used to build the castle, which was quarried nearby and shaped on site by local rock masons. The castle has been a wedding and event venue since 2008, and was recently purchased by a collective of local Bear Lake Reserve homeowners to keep it in the family and bring more magical moments to life.
The Castellan
Sarah Little, Castellan
Photo by ToMorrow Media
Born, raised and educated in England, our Castellan Sarah Little moved to the US in 2004, and to the Great Smoky Mountains in 2017. Her background in marketing & business management with a heavy focus on high end events of all sizes gives her a keen eye for detail and a willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure the success of every event. She’s deeply involved in local life, which perfectly positions her to familiarize you with all the incredible resources our area offers. Being British just helps add authenticity to a magical day in an incredible Scottish castle in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Photo by Josh Jones Photography
Photo courtesy of Kristin Standard
Where rustic meets elegance.
Bear Lake Reserve sports the best of both natural Blue Ridge Mountains beauty and resort mountain lake lifestyle.
Turn your magical moment into a full weekend of fun at Bear Lake Reserve, just 5 minutes from the castle.
Bear Lake Reserve resort village is situated on the shores of the majestic and inviting Bear Creek Lake, nestled within the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. It has everything you need to enjoy all the comforts of home, perfectly matched with the secluded wilderness of mountain living.
Guests booking their accommodations with us enjoy:
• Luxury mountain lodge, home, or condo accommodations ranging from 2 bedroom/2 bath to 4 bedroom/4 bath
• Mountain, lake, or woodland views with every home
• Central location for all wedding guests — we can accommodate even the largest castle weddings (125 people)*
• Access to all on-site amenities like our challenging 9-hole Nicklaus Design® golf course with stunning 360° mountain views, tennis and pickleball courts, watercraft rentals at our Marina, miles of hiking and trails, and more. Massage services and lifestyle activities available seasonally (activity fees may apply)
• Access to our 14,000 sq ft post-and-beam Lake Club with fine and casual dining options, full bar, shopping, pools, hot tubs, fitness center, movie theater, and white sand beach
Questions & Bookings vacations@bearlakereserve.com | 828.293.3455
Book a Wedding Discovery Tour | $299 *
• A two day/one night stay in one of Bear Lake Reserve’s luxury Mountain Lodges
• Private tour of the castle and rehearsal dinner venue at Bear Lake Reserve
• Access to all of the on-site amenities offered at Bear Lake Reserve
* Tour fee will be issued as a credit toward your event if you book your event during your tour. Bookings and tours subject to availability. Price includes tax and lodge cleaning fee, call for details.
info@castleladyhawke.com | 833.5.CASTLE
1698 Shook Cove Road, Tuckasegee, NC 28783 www.castleladyhawke.com
© 2020 Castle Ladyhawke, LLC. All Rights Reserved. PHOTO CREDITS: ToMorrow Media, Damian Hall Group, Vision Photography, Andrea Máté Photography, Latoya Dixon Photography, Rachel Ireland, Josh Jones Photography and others.
