Front of Killarney Estate showing its hand-cut stone walls, slate-style roof, and wraparound porch framed by crepe myrtles
A Gothic Revival Estate · Hendersonville, North Carolina

Killarney

A romantic, historic estate where your love story becomes part of 167 years of history.

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Welcome

Shape Killarney around your vision.

Whether you're planning an intimate elopement, a romantic micro wedding, or a full wedding weekend, the estate becomes yours to enjoy. Host your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and overnight stay all in one place. Guests arrive, park once, and never need their cars again, enjoying a seamless celebration while remaining just a short stroll from downtown Hendersonville's restaurants, boutiques, and galleries. Here, your wedding isn't just a day — it's a destination experience, thoughtfully designed around you.

Killarney Estate's Gothic Revival facade with crepe myrtles in bloom
A Love Story Worth Continuing

Every family who has called Killarney home has left its mark. Yours could be next.

For more than 165 years, Historic Killarney Estate has stood gracefully above Hendersonville, welcoming generations through its doors. One of the city's oldest homes, this Gothic Revival estate is known for its soaring front gables, hand-cut stone walls, and timeless slate roof — a place where history and romance have quietly intertwined for generations.

In the early 1900s, renowned architect Richard Sharp Smith, celebrated for his work on the Biltmore Estate, reimagined Killarney with the elegant wraparound porch and the intricate scrollwork balcony that remain among its most beloved features today. Every generation has thoughtfully added to the estate while preserving its remarkable character.

Today, Killarney opens its doors to couples beginning a new chapter of their own. When you exchange your vows beneath these historic porches and century-old trees, you aren't simply celebrating in a beautiful place — you become part of a story that has been unfolding for generations.

The next chapter in Killarney's history could begin with the words, "I do."

Stone lion-head fountain in the Killarney Estate gardens
A Legacy Rooted in the Land

The land has always belonged to those who chose to love it well.

The family who called Killarney home once owned approximately 1,100 acres surrounding the estate. Over time, portions of that land became the neighborhood that still bears the Killarney name today — a reminder that places can grow and change while preserving the character that made them extraordinary.

For generations, Killarney has been more than a home. It has been a place where families gathered, traditions were created, and memories were made. Each generation cared for the estate, adding its own chapter while honoring the history that came before.

Today, Killarney welcomes a new generation of love stories. Whether you're planning an intimate elopement, a romantic micro wedding, or a full wedding weekend, your celebration becomes part of the estate's continuing story.

Long after the last dance, your vows, your laughter, and your love become another beautiful chapter in Killarney's history.

Why Couples Choose Killarney

Built for a weekend, not just a day.

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Fully Private

Exclusive access to the estate — no shared timelines, no other events, just your celebration.

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Stay the Weekend

Six bedrooms and on-site accommodations for up to 12 guests, so your closest people never have to leave.

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Steps From Downtown

Tucked away and quiet, yet a short walk to Hendersonville's restaurants and shops.

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One Address, Every Event

Rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception can all unfold on the same grounds.

Killarney Estate Wedding Packages

Three ways to hold your day here.

Package One

Estate Ceremony & Reception

$7,500
$8,500 on peak Saturdays & in October

Exclusive use of the estate for your ceremony and reception, with the full day to celebrate.

  • Exclusive use of the estate for your wedding day
  • Indoor and outdoor ceremony locations
  • Elegant reception spaces
  • Private grounds access for photography
Most Popular

Weekend Estate Wedding

$11,500
$12,500 on peak Saturdays & in October

Exclusive access to the entire estate for the weekend, including overnight accommodations for up to 12 guests. Arrive Friday, celebrate Saturday, depart Sunday at ease.

  • Exclusive use of the entire estate
  • Friday through Sunday accommodations for up to 12 guests across six bedrooms
  • Indoor and outdoor ceremony locations
  • Elegant reception spaces
  • Private grounds access for photography
  • Friday evening on the property for your rehearsal dinner, planned with your own caterer
  • A full weekend to decorate, celebrate, and gather
Package Three

Full Weekend Celebration

$16,500
$17,500 on peak Saturdays & in October

Everything in the Weekend Estate Wedding, with extra time to style the estate and first choice of peak dates.

  • Everything in the Weekend Estate Wedding
  • Extended time for styling, décor, and setup
  • Priority scheduling for peak dates

Looking for a shorter, day-of-only celebration? Reach out and we're happy to talk through options.

Booking Details

Wedding-day event hours
10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with amplified music ending at 10 p.m.
Deposit to reserve your date
A deposit secures your date; the amount is set with you when you book.
Payment schedule
Tailored to your celebration and agreed on together when you book.
Cancellation
Your deposit is non-refundable. Cancel 180+ days out and payments beyond the deposit are refunded; 90–179 days, 50% of those payments are refunded; within 90 days, payments are non-refundable. One date change within 12 months is welcome, subject to availability.

Preferred Vendors

Trusted professionals who know the estate well. Outside vendors are always welcome, too.

Bridal
Renewed Grace Bridals

Luxury bridal gowns, accessories & bridal appointments.

Lisa Lindsey · Greenville, SC

Tents & Rentals
Hendersonville Tents

Tents, tables, chairs, linens, lighting & event rentals.

Flat Rock, NC

Catering
Hale Catering

Full-service wedding catering.

Alicia Borga Doyle · Western North Carolina

Photography
AK Hilty Photography

Wedding & engagement photography.

Amanda Hilty · Western North Carolina

Bride walking the garden path at golden hour at Killarney Estate
See It In Person

Request a private tour of the estate.

The photos only tell half the story. Walk the grounds, stand where you'd say "I do," and picture your day at Killarney firsthand.

We typically respond within 2–3 business days to schedule your visit.

From Recent Celebrations

What couples are saying.

★★★★★

Guests were captivated the moment they arrived — the historic setting and welcoming grounds made for an unforgettable evening, made even more special by having the whole property to ourselves overnight.

Amber J. · Rehearsal Dinner
★★★★★

Beautiful, peaceful, and thoughtfully maintained property. We had a wonderful time and would recommend it without hesitation.

Caroline R. · Guest
Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Killarney comfortably hosts ceremonies and receptions for 51 to 100 guests, with on-site overnight accommodations for up to 12 across six bedrooms.

Yes — many couples do exactly this. Both weekend packages give you the estate from Friday, so you're welcome to hold your rehearsal dinner on the property. You plan the dinner and bring your own caterer; Killarney doesn't host or plan events, but a day-of coordinator is available for your wedding day. The Estate Ceremony & Reception package covers the wedding day only.

Yes. Guests can park free in the estate driveway, and through our working donation agreement with the Baptist church across the street, additional parking is available in the church lot. Please note the church lot is unavailable on Sundays from 9 to 11 a.m. during services, so we ask that Sunday departures from that lot be planned around that window.

Yes. Our indoor rooms comfortably host up to 50 guests if the weather turns. For celebrations with more than 50 guests, we recommend reserving a tent as your rain plan. Tents are booked directly with a rental company, such as Hendersonville Tents from our preferred vendor list. Tent rental is a separate cost from your package, and full tent details are available on request.

Outside caterers and vendors are welcome. Our preferred vendors know the property well, though you're never required to use them.

Yes. House-only rentals are available by inquiry, and we're happy to send a sample rental agreement so you can see exactly what's included. Services such as an on-site attendant for the day, florals, and event cleanup beyond standard house cleaning are arranged under separate agreements. A cleaning fee is charged separately from the rental rate.

You'll find the essentials under Booking Details in the packages section, and every term is spelled out in your rental agreement before you sign. Reach out anytime and we'll walk you through it.

Let's Talk

Check your date.

Tell us a little about your celebration and we'll follow up to schedule a private tour of the estate.

Address
322 Killarney Street
Hendersonville, NC
Phone
(828) 817-1032

No pressure, no sales pitch — just a conversation about your day.