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Cates Farm at Cane Creek
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Hillsborough, North Carolina
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 919-622-8646
- Website catesfarmatcanecreek.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“The most amazing historic barn with a charming little house attached, endless wild flowers, beautiful old trees, cow pastures, rotating crop fields, ponds, the list goes on.”
“It is a labor of love for the proprietors, and the love shines through in every aspect of their working farm and wedding venue.”
“The most amazing historic barn with a charming little house attached, endless wild flowers, beautiful old trees, cow pastures, rotating crop fields, ponds, the list goes on.”
“The land is gorgeous, and has so many charming spaces to take advantage of - the garden, firepit area, meadows, field in front of barn, etc.”
Amenities couples mention
“The land is gorgeous, and has so many charming spaces to take advantage of - the garden, firepit area, meadows, field in front of barn, etc.”
“The most amazing historic barn with a charming little house attached, endless wild flowers, beautiful old trees, cow pastures, rotating crop fields, ponds, the list goes on.”
“There is plenty of room for food, dining tables, bar, dance floor, and more.”
“But that’s not all, the venue comes complete with lights already hung, vases and signs for decorations, tables and chairs.”
“After the wedding ceremony, the reception was held underneath the covered patio while the food and desserts, as well as the drinks, etc.”
What couples say again and again
“The property is beautiful, and if you're looking for the rustic modern barn with a perfect indoor/outdoor feel then this is what you want!”
“The Cates are phenomenal to work with and made everything so easy and stress-free.”
“Our wedding weekend venue staff, Megan and Amanda, were incredible and worked so well with our wedding coordinator to troubleshoot any issues that came up.”
“If you are looking for the perfect wedding or social gathering venue at a shockingly affordable rate, look no further!”
“There is plenty of parking and guests that were Ubering did not have trouble getting a car.”
From the reviews
If you’re looking for a perfect place to get married and two wonderful people to work with on your venue, check out Cates Farm at Cane Creek! There are several options you can have as to where on the farm you want your wedding to take place, as well as the reception.
Cates Farm was the perfect venue for our wedding - all of our guests raved about it! It was a beautiful setting and a relaxing environment. It also had the added bonus of being very family-friendly.
We had our wedding here in the Fall of 2019. It was everything we could have asked for and more. The farm is so beautiful and very conveniently located to Hillsborough, Durham, and Raleigh.
The quality restoration of the 1940’s dairy farm, the exquisite interior and exterior design, and the magnificent attention to detail make Cates Farm at Cane Creek a perfect venue for a wedding, ceremony, or any type of celebration in a pastoral setting in the Orange County/Triad area.
Getting married at Cates Farm at Cane Creek
Cates Farm at Cane Creek comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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