Facility Rental
The 1847 Blake House Inn B&B provides the perfect setting for indoor and outdoor weddings, receptions, parties, family reunions, crafting weekends, and meetings. The Inn’s facilities include 2 dining rooms, 2 covered porches, a large outdoor patio, gazebo, arbor, and beautifully landscaped grounds.
Indoor Facilities
On the first floor:
- 2 large dining rooms (up to 60 seated with original ornamental plaster moldings from England, gas fireplaces with original mantles, and 14′ ceilings.
- Parlor with seating for 10, breakfast/buffet room with small Gift Shop, large center hallway, wheelchair accessible bathrooms, and commercial kitchen.
- One first floor guestroom in the main house (Rose Room) with sleeping capacity up to three adults or two adults and two children with handicap accessible bathroom and pet friendly.
- Separate Carriage House Sycamore Suite with sleeping capacity up to 6. First floor Suite has a bedroom with two beds, full bathroom, living room, and kitchenette.
On the second floor:
- 5 beautifully appointed guest bedrooms with sleeping capacity for up to 12 with a guest-only common area complete with game table, games, coffee maker and reading chairs.
Outdoor Facilities
- Large and small stone patios (up to 100 seated), covered front and back porches with additional seating. Large patio measures 24X40.
- Grass “wedding area” adjacent to large patio with custom arbor made from antique doors and flanked by wisteria. Wedding area measures 20X20.
- Large grass area for larger groups (seats up to 150 under tent) or used for parking on the property.
- Off-street parking for up to 35 cars with additional parking in lot adjacent to the property.
Recommended Vendors
The following is a short list of vendors familiar with our property. We can provide a comprehensive list at your request.
- Caterers – Kathleen’s Tea Room, The Colorful Palate, 28806 Catering, Caroline Allured Catering
- Photographers – Shutter Shack Photography, Realities Photography, Eloise Farr
- Florist – Sweet Bouquets Florist, The Enchanted Florist
- Music – Dor L’Dor, Blue Roan, Sound Explosion
- Equipment Rental – Classic Event Rental, Rent All, Inc.
- Wedding & Honeymoon Planners – Joy! Events, Asheville Event Co.
- Cakes/Desserts – Dessert First, Icing on the Cake
