Welcome to Sanctuary Farm

A Nature-Inspired Venue for Weddings and Gatherings

A unique, earth-friendly wedding and event venue near Chapel Hill—where nature and love come together

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A Beautiful Earth Sanctuary in Chapel Hill, NC

Sanctuary Farm Gazebo

We are deeply committed to ecological stewardship and sustainability

Guided by sustainable practices, Sanctuary Farm operates solely on solar power and boasts a flourishing organic garden. 

We are not just another farm. For 25 years, Sanctuary Farm has enriched the soil with organic material – never using pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides. It is a nature sanctuary that has been loved for a quarter century. 

Sanctuary Farm is an eco-friendly venue for weddings and those special events that benefit from the presence of nature and radical hospitality.

Sanctuary Farm is a 28-acre meadow and event venue located just outside of Chapel Hill, NC.  For 25 years, it has been a nexus for nature education, organic farming, renewable energy, and community building. Its gardens and pond, refurbished horse stable and outbuildings, yurts and yomes serve as a destination for those seeking refuge from the noise, technology, and distractions of modern life. Sanctuary Farm hosts milestone events in the lives of people who love nature – weddings, life-affirming retreats, and other rites of passage and events. 

Sanctuary Farm offers incredible indoor and outdoor event spaces surrounding our large organic vegetable, herb and flower garden.  

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Sanctuary Farm is the Proud home of The Eco-Institute, a fiscally sponsored organization dedicated to healing the human-nature relationship through community gathering and land-based programming—most notably, the Garden Cooperative. More than just growing food, the Garden Co-op is about cultivating community, nurturing social and ecological ecosystems, sharing abundance, and celebrating growth. It embraces the rhythms of nature—tending soil, planting seeds, harvesting food, and developing systems for shared effort and benefit. It is joyful, balanced work—an act of love for self, spirit, Earth, and community.

We are so grateful to house the work of The Eco-Institute for over 20 years!

WEDDINGS

Destination Weekend Weddings

More than just a venue—extend your celebration with a full weekend of connection and joy.

Indoor or Outdoor Celebration

Say “I do” under the trees, beside the pondside gazebo, or in our renovated barn.

A Blank Canvas for your Vision

No required vendors—just endless possibilities! Create a wedding that’s uniquely yours.

Overnight Accommodations

Stay the weekend in yurts, yomes, and barn rooms, hosting up to 40 guests.

Ideal Location – Just 40 minutes from the RDU airport, close to town, yet feels like a world away.

Love Notes from our Guests

Events and Retreats

A Place to Connect

Host retreats, workshops, and special gatherings in a peaceful, natural setting.

Stay on the Farm

Accommodations for up to 40 guests in yurts, yomes, and barn rooms for a weekend experience.

Unplug and Rejuvenate

Walk the land, meditate by the pond, and immerse yourself in the stillness of nature.

Inspiring Spaces

Our barn lofts, pond-side gazebo, organic garden, and firepit provide an inviting setting.

Plan Your Event at Sanctuary Farm

Let’s craft an unforgettable experience, rooted in nature and connection.