The Sewanee Inn
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $5,000 for off-peak dates, and $8,000 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $4,600
Guest capacity
Up to 325 seated guests
About this venue
Nestled on the scenic campus of the University of the South atop the breathtaking Cumberland Plateau, The Sewanee Inn blends collegiate Gothic charm with timeless Southern hospitality. Framed by sweeping mountain vistas, indigenous fieldstone architecture, and lush surrounding greens, our inn offers a casually elegant setting for every wedding milestone—from intimate rehearsal dinners to grand reception galas. Couples and their guests can celebrate amidst timber-framed ballrooms, sunlit terraces, and manicured lawns, enjoying an unforgettable retreat steeped in natural beauty, warmth, and tradition. The Sewanee Inn offers a complete weekend destination wedding experience where every detail is thoughtfully curated under one roof.
Our event spaces
McCardell Hall
Timber-framed ballroom with sweeping golf course views.
McCardell Hall features soaring twenty-foot ceilings, detailed millwork crafted from white oak harvested directly on the University’s grounds, and rich wood flooring that creates a warm, stately ambiance. Its classic architectural details and expansive windows overlooking the greens provide a striking, elegant backdrop for wedding dinners and dancing.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Green's View Event Lawn
Breathtaking blufftop overlook for outdoor ceremonies.
Situated along the edge of the plateau, Green's View Event Lawn delivers panoramic views across the valley below. Surrounded by lush greenery and fresh mountain air, this unforgettable outdoor space provides a majestic, open-air setting for wedding ceremonies, golden-hour cocktail receptions, and gatherings under the stars.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
McCardell Hall
Timber-framed ballroom with sweeping golf course views.
McCardell Hall features soaring twenty-foot ceilings, detailed millwork crafted from white oak harvested directly on the University’s grounds, and rich wood flooring that creates a warm, stately ambiance. Its classic architectural details and expansive windows overlooking the greens provide a striking, elegant backdrop for wedding dinners and dancing.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Green's View Event Lawn
Breathtaking blufftop overlook for outdoor ceremonies.
Situated along the edge of the plateau, Green's View Event Lawn delivers panoramic views across the valley below. Surrounded by lush greenery and fresh mountain air, this unforgettable outdoor space provides a majestic, open-air setting for wedding ceremonies, golden-hour cocktail receptions, and gatherings under the stars.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
The Sewanee Inn packages
Just Us Elopement Package
10 guests
Peak pricing $5,600
Off-peak pricing $4,600
- Includes a 2-night stay in a luxury room.
- Private lawn or parlor ceremony reserved for 90m.
- 8-inch wedding cake served
- choice of color-coordinated bridal rose bouquet
- Matching groom rose boutonniere
- Rose petal pathway
- Refreshments guests before & after ceremony
- Guests at the Inn will receive a 20% disct
- Honeymoon champagne & chocolate strawberries.
- A keepsake gift
- Choice of 2 passed or displayed hors d’oeuvres.
- Complimentary breakfast for your guests
Sewanee Serenity Package
45 guests
Peak pricing $12,500
Off-peak pricing $9,600
- Luxury 2-night stay included for couple.
- 2hr Private lawn or hall ceremony
- 2-tiered wedding cake served on site
- choice of color-coordinated bridal rose bouquet
- Matching groom rose boutonniere
- Rose petal pathway
- Refreshments before & after ceremony
- Direct bookings save guests 20% on rooms.
- Champagne & chocolate strawberries honeymoon
- A keepsake gift
- Choice 2 hors d’oeuvres after ceremony
- Complimentary breakfast for guests
Available services that can be provided by The Sewanee Inn
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Service staff
- Set up
- Transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
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