Private Events & Hosting | Mountain Venue Franklin NC

Full Campground Rental

75 Guests, all staying on site.
30 Cars.
Minimum 2-night booking.

Our all-inclusive Full-Campground Rental offers the perfect setting for families, friends, celebrations, and nature enthusiasts. Tucked away in the heart of nature, Winding Stair Campground provides a private, peaceful environment where guests can come together and create unforgettable memories.

Celebrate a special occasion, gather for a family reunion, or explore the great outdoors, this package ensures that your stay is filled with joy and connection. Enjoy exclusive access to the entire campground, with the freedom to set up your tents and enjoy our comfy accommodations, all while surrounded by nature’s beauty.

Looking to host an event on the Campground, with guests who are not staying on-site? Scroll down for the Event Add-on!

Includes:

All Camping and Glamping sites (not including Gooseberry House, but can be added)
Exclusive use of all Amenities (not including the Mill)
Sole use of Pavilion, perfect for large group meals, with tables, grill, and sink
Access to Pavilion shed, containing music system, serving utensils and other useful things
Access to Walk-in Cooler
Use of two Golf-Carts
Pallet of Firewood

Campground Event Add-on

See PDF for full details and prices.

100 Guests, not all staying on site.
40 Cars.
Minimum 2-night booking.

Looking to host a gathering? For small weddings, family reunions, and more, consider booking our Campground! Set up on the banks of the Nantahala River, at our open-air Pavilion, or at a leafy little pergola at the top of Fern Gully.

The Event Add-on requires you to book a 2 day minimum Full-Campground Rental (details above), so that your group has sole use of the entire Campground. The Add-on includes perks such as chairs tables, and staff assistance, before and during your event. The Add-on allows more guests than the Full Campground Rental, as not all guests need to be staying on site.

Includes all the perks of a Full Campground Rental, including:

All Camping and Glamping sites (not including Gooseberry House)
Exclusive use of all Amenities (not including the Mill)
Access to Pavilion shed, containing music system, serving utensils and other useful things
Access to Walk-in Cooler
Use of two Golf-Carts
Pallet of Firewood

Add-on perks:

Up to 2 visits with Winding Stair staff prior to your event
One Winding Stair staff member for up to 4 hours during your event, to assist with Parking, Trash, and Bathhouse maintenance
Up to twelve 8ft wooden folding tables (rectangle or round), up to 100 folding chair

Mill Event Rental

See PDF for full details and prices.

50 Guests.
20 Cars.

Looking for a truly unique event venue? Our traditionally-built, fully functional water-powered Grist Mill might fit the bill. Located on the far side of the Campground and Farm, on a stream next to our flock of Icelandic Sheep. Over two-stories, with beautiful views over our Farm and into the mountains, set up inside or out. Perfect for small weddings, gatherings, retreats, or reunions.

We offer three different time blocks, detailed in the PDF above. Note that events cannot run over night, must end by 10pm, and all times are inclusive of set-up and clean up.

Note: There are steps into the Mill, and the parking area is on grass, both of which may be of difficulty for guests with mobility issues.

Event rental includes:

One bathroom block
Up to 2 visits with Winding Stair staff prior to your event
One Winding Stair staff member for up to 4 hours during your event, to assist with parking
Up to eight 8ft wooden folding tables (rectangle or round), up to 50 folding chairs
Extra large, Breeo Fire-Pit, with a pallet of firewood