Willis Farm & Venue

Willis Farm & Venue offers a choice of indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, private celebrations and business events in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Set among 35 acres of rural grounds, the venue combines a country setting with several distinct rooms and ceremony locations, allowing organisers to plan a gathering around their guest numbers and preferred style.

The main reception hall is a 4,200-square-foot space for dinners and dancing, with capacity for up to 250 guests. It has heating and cooling, a patio accessed through double doors, a rustic bar, bathrooms and access to tables and chairs. A bridal suite with a kitchen and preparation areas gives the wedding party somewhere to get ready on site.

For ceremonies, the neighbouring chapel seats around 75 people comfortably, with a maximum capacity of 100. Couples can also consider the gazebo or outdoor pavilion, which can accommodate up to 175 guests in theatre-style seating. The separate event hall provides more than 2,000 square feet for gatherings of at least 150 people, including rehearsal dinners and an indoor alternative if weather affects an outdoor plan.

Organisers can rent one space or combine several to suit their event. The venue welcomes wedding ceremonies and receptions, as well as business parties and non-profit events. Its range of rooms and outdoor settings makes it possible to host different parts of an occasion at the same location, from a ceremony through to a reception.