MEETING & BANQUET ROOM

The sunny conference, meeting and banquet room seats up to 48 and is available to rent for meetings, classes, reunions, receptions or other private parties. All supplies, such as tablecloths, utensils, glassware and tableware, are also available for your event. Multiple-day use fees are negotiable.

Call 828-479-3364 for rental rates.

GROUNDS AND GARDEN TRAIL

The property grounds include an outdoor pavilion, garden, family picnic areas and a children's play area. Also included on the grounds is a wonderful Native Azalea Garden. The azaleas, from the private collection of the late Sally DeGroot, bring outstanding beauty to the grounds in the early spring.

The 10-acre property is surrounded by a paved and handicap-accessible 1/3-mile-long garden trail with rustic benches and native plants. The walking trail is free and open to the public seven days a week. Restrooms are available during business hours.

The pavilion and grounds may also be leased for private parties and events. Please contact Center staff for reservations and rates.

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN

The renovated old school cafeteria kitchen facility offers a new commercial kitchen that is available for public use. It is an NCDA inspected and Sanitation Graded facility featuring modern kitchen equipment and cooler or dry storage space. The kitchen may be used to prepare food for personal use, retail sale or catering purposes, make value-added agricultural products, teach or take a class, host your own party or a variety of other purposes.

Additional fees for training, special use equipment and storage may apply. For reservations and more information about the kitchen, call Melinda DeHart at 828-479-3364. You may also download the following:

Kitchen User Fees for Individuals or Non-Profit Groups (pdf)

Kitchen User Fees for Business (pdf)

Kitchen User Contract (pdf)