Nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, The Cardinal's Nest boasts an idyllic outdoor chapel in a picturesque setting to provide the perfect backdrop for your wedding or private event. Perfectly situated on 5+ acres you will find the custom built 40'x60' wedding pavilion made of California Redwood, stone, tongue and groove ceiling, lantern lighting and ceiling fans with seating for 150 but will accommodate up to 200 guests. Also 40'x80' high Peak Premier II event tent Seats 200, Set up for 152 including 15 - 6' custom built pressure treated lumber tables, lantern lighting and track lighting. All lighting is LED. There is also an additional 20'x40' setup tent and a 2 stall Forest River Custom VIP Restroom trailer with a self contained tank. Electrical is installed throughout the property and a special Drainage system installed throughout to pump any water standing down to the creek. Beautiful Stamped concrete on all sidewalks, walkways, pavilion floor and driveway. Other features include: Outdoor fire pit, tons of wildflowers along the creek, antique wagon for photo props, All fencing is eastern red cedar, Venue has parking for at least 100 cars, Water line is run from the well at cabins to venue side. Onsite amenities include two 2 bedroom and 2 bath log cabins nestled in the woods to serve as bridal suite and groom's quarters or as private retreats for corporate events. When not being rented for a wedding, the cabins are rented on Airbnb and VRBO. 2021 Wedding Venue Gross - $125,000 which consisted of 1 wedding per weekend, no weddings in March and only 2 weddings in November. The Cabins are rented on Friday and given Saturday for weddings and bring in $68,000 for the cabins. The venue also boasts an open-vendor policy, allowing clients to bring in the vendors of their choice, including catering, making it a beautiful and budget-friendly option for hosting events. The event coordinators at The Cardinal's Nest have partnered with premiere vendors in the Smoky Mountain area to provide exceptional service and are willing to share that with the new owners and assist with the transition. This is an awesome opportunity to own your own event center and rental cabins all in one.
