Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
- Outdoor Space On-Site, Outside Catering Allowed, Accommodations On-Site, Restaurants, On-Site Catering
- Less than 100, 100-200, Over 200, Over 400


Carolina Grove is an elevated estate venue set on 65 acres of natural beauty sure to steal your heart. This stunning wedding venue is located just outside of Hillsborough, only 15 minutes north of Durham. Surrounded by landscaped grounds and natural wooded backdrops, the modern barn was built specifically for events. Inside, soaring ceilings and walls of glass windows bathe the space with natural light. Coupled with white wooden beams, the result is a relaxed upscale vibe perfect for couples who are looking for a natural yet elegant aesthetic.
Choose from indoor and outdoor spaces for both ceremonies and receptions. The venue’s wall of glass doors open up, providing guests with an organic flow between the indoors and outdoors, showcasing the surrounding nature and gorgeous North Carolina weather.
Carolina Grove is prepped for parties with all your loved ones, with room for up to 220 seated guests for indoor receptions and more than 300 for outdoor celebrations. Perhaps you want to get married among the grove of trees? Or, consider the barn as your backdrop! The interior high windows give a chapel effect, so indoor weddings are incredibly beautiful.
Cocktail hour is often held outside on the porch under romantic string lights. The interior wall opens up onto a gorgeous patio, so an open-airs event is lovely when weather permits. A downstairs bar known as “The Vault” could be utilized during cocktail hour or for a nightcap. Carolina Grove’s incredible and engaging team, including in-house planning and bar services, are readily available throughout the night, ensuring your celebration goes just how you dreamed it would.
PS – There is plenty of room onsite for parking.
The venue is also set up to provide all the luxuries you and your wedding party need to look your best on the big day. Carolina Grove’s well-appointed dressing suites are designed for beautiful photo ops with your attendants. The private dressing room is included in wedding packages, complete with a bath, a full hair and makeup counter and stunning windows for natural lighting. There is also a second private room, complete with a flat-screen TV and mini-fridge, perfect for a wedding party to relax in before the ceremony. Both rooms are conveniently located on-site, so there will be no hurrying from place to place or worries over getting stuck in traffic on your big day. Just walk downstairs and say “I do!”