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About Hawkesdene
Based in Andrews, Hawkesdene works with couples planning weddings throughout Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains, Tennessee. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as McGuire's Millrace Farm, Nantahala Weddings. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near Hawkesdene
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Andrews, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Quality Inn
- Deerfield Inn
- Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
- Stonebrook Lodge
- Hampton Inn Murphy
- Best Western of Murphy
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Hawkesdene through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Gatlinburg
How much do wedding venues cost in Gatlinburg?
Venue pricing in Gatlinburg spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Gatlinburg?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Gatlinburg weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47° | 27° | 31% | 5:05 PM | 5:44 PM |
| Feb | 51° | 29° | 34% | 5:40 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Mar | 59° | 35° | 33% | 7:07 PM | 7:41 PM |
| Apr | 69° | 42° | 30% | 7:33 PM | 8:07 PM |
| May | 75° | 51° | 33% | 7:56 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jun | 80° | 59° | 36% | 8:13 PM | 8:51 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 63° | 35% | 8:13 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 62° | 30% | 7:48 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Sep | 78° | 56° | 24% | 7:07 PM | 7:41 PM |
| Oct | 68° | 44° | 19% | 6:23 PM | 6:58 PM |
| Nov | 58° | 34° | 25% | 4:49 PM | 5:26 PM |
| Dec | 50° | 29° | 31% | 4:42 PM | 5:21 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Gatlinburg 2 Sw (2.4 mi from Gatlinburg). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Gatlinburg.
Getting to Gatlinburg
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| TYS McGhee Tyson Airport | 28 mi | 40 min |
| AVL Asheville Regional Airport | 58 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| TRI Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | 81 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 145 mi | 3 hr |
| Charlotte | 154 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Nashville | 186 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
| Louisville | 215 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Gatlinburg; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 381 Phillips Creek Rd, Andrews, NC 28901, USA
- Where
- Andrews · 43 miles southwest of central Gatlinburg
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Rentals
- In Gatlinburg
- One of 99 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (828) 321-6027
- Website
- Visit site
From Hawkesdene's website
“Hawkesdene estate. Deluxe accommodations and special event facilities for weddings and reunions. Mountains of Western North Carolina near Andrews.”hawkesdene.com
- Services they list
- Ceremony and reception on site, On-site lodging
- Prices on their site
- From $75 per guest
- Capacity
- Up to 125 guests
Read from hawkesdene.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Hawkesdene before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Andrews
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 1 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Marble
Distances are straight-line from Hawkesdene; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Gatlinburg.
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