Micro Weddings & Private Events

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Micro Weddings & Private Events in West Jefferson, North Carolina.

An intimate mountain property with exceptional food. warm hospitality and unforgettable views. Designed for celebrations of up to 24 guests, where every detail feels personal and every moment meaningful.

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The Savory Moose

A private mountain property designed for unforgettable celebrations, elevated by exceptional culinary experiences.

Most micro wedding venues hand you a room and a caterer's menu. Here, your celebration is set inside an exclusive, private mountain property just 120 miles from Charlotte. Our culinary team crafts fully customizable dining experiences tailored to your vision — from informal gatherings to elevated multi-course dinners — ensuring your wedding day is entirely unique and exclusively yours.

maximum capacity

24

Micro weddings

Vows at golden hour, dinner right where you're standing.

Say your vows on the ridge, then walk guests straight into a seated tasting menu without ever leaving the view. Every micro wedding is built around your two families and the people who actually matter, not a seating chart of three hundred.

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A bride and groom share a romantic moment at sunset during their wedding by a lakeside. The groom gently kisses the bride's forehead, who has her eyes closed and a serene expression. The scene features flowers, candles, and a scenic mountain view in the background.
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Private events

Every occasion,
privately hosted.

Every celebration is unique. Culinary experiences are completely customizable to your vision, with optional tasting menus available upon request.

Micro weddings and intimate celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries and milestone celebrations
Retirement celebrations and family reunions
Private gatherings and other special events
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Culinary experiences

Latin-inspired courses, finished tableside.

Menus blend Spanish technique with Mexican and Caribbean flavor, built as a four, five, or six course progression. The signature moment: saffron paella, finished tableside by the chef in front of your guests.

Culinary experiences tailored to your celebration
Flexible dining options to complement your event
Savory Moose culinary team available to enhance your gathering
BYOB — clients provide alcohol and arrange an approved bartender when applicable
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The Savory Moose Experience

Elevated in every detail.

Micro Weddings

An intimate mountain setting for meaningful celebrations of up to 24 guests, including the couple.

Private Celebrations

A memorable setting for birthdays, anniversaries, retirement celebrations, reunions, and other special events.

Mountain Setting

Celebrate surrounded by the beauty and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Savory Moose Culinary Team

Enhance your celebration with thoughtfully prepared culinary experiences tailored to your event.

Flexible Property Rental

Choose a 3-hour property rental for $1,000 or a 6-hour property rental for $2,000.

BYOB Flexibility

Bring your preferred alcohol and arrange an approved bartender when applicable for your celebration.

Available exclusively for confirmed reservations · Coordinated during planning

Not a venue for everyone — a venue for the people who matter most to you.

Questions & Answers

A few things couples ask first.

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  • A micro wedding at The Savory Moose is an intimate celebration held on our private mountain property, highlighted by customizable culinary experiences tailored to you.

  • No, The Savory Moose is an entirely private mountain setting and is only open for booked celebrations and private events.

  • Our packages include exclusive private use of the mountain property, ceremony and reception spaces, and tailored event coordination. Culinary services are fully customized and quoted separately to match your vision.

  • The property accommodates a maximum of 24 guests total for every event, including the couple for micro weddings.

  • The Savory Moose is located in West Jefferson, North Carolina, offering a private mountain setting roughly 120 miles from Charlotte.

  • We recommend inquiring as early as possible to secure your preferred date, as dates are booked on a first-come, first-served basis for private gatherings.

  • Yes, you are welcome to bring your preferred outside vendors. For alcohol, clients may provide their own beverages under our BYOB policy along with an approved bartender.

  • Our culinary services are completely customizable to your preferences and separately quoted; a multi-course tasting menu is not required. For beverages, our policy is BYOB, allowing clients to provide their own alcohol and arrange an approved bartender when applicable.

Your Celebration. Your Date. Your Moment.

We host exclusive, intentionally curated gatherings to ensure every couple and event receives our full attention.

Share your ideal date, guest count, and vision with us. If your date is available, we’ll create a proposal tailored to the way you want to celebrate.

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