Eco-Institute at Pickards Mountain Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The Eco-Institute’s Organic Farm is a rustic natural sanctuary for your Sacred Ceremony and Celebration. We welcome you to celebrate your Union in our outdoor sanctuary held by beauty, wonder, and compassion for all of Life. We welcome all loving Unions. Funds raised by the Eco-Institute at Pickards Mountain through hosting weddings and events support our Educational Programs.

Contact Info

8519 Pickards Meadow Road • Chapel Hill, NC • 27516

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Venue Details

Capacity (Seated / Cocktail): 120 / 120

Outdoor event capacity is 120. Indoor event capacity is 75.

Max Number of Simultaneous Events: 1

Outside Catering Permitted (BYO): Yes

Venue Type/Style: Waterfront, Loft, Garden, Barn

On-Site Cuisine Options: Use Your Own Caterer

Pricing

Budget Tier: $

Minimim price for 100 guests: $ 1,900

Site/Rental Fee: $3,400

Weekend rental, required for weddings (Friday from noon to 11pm, Saturday from 9am to 11pm, and Sunday from 9am to 4:00pm) is $3,400 plus $500 refundable security deposit. An additional one-day weekday rental (12 hours) is $800. A $500 non-refundable deposit to save the date (different than the security deposit) is due at the time of signing. The remaining $2,900 plus the $500 refundable security deposit is due 90 days before your event. An additional one-day weekday rental (12 hours) is $800.

Venue Features

  • Bridal Room
  • Full Kitchen Access
  • Garden
  • Gazebo
  • Internet Access
  • Onsite Ceremony
  • Open Sunday
  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Outdoor Reception
  • Outside Catering Permitted
  • Parking Lot
  • Wheelchair