A Charlotte-Area Venue Designed for Presence

The Grand rises quietly on ten acres in York, South Carolina, just beyond Charlotte. Inside the restored timber hall, it’s evident that everything was designed with intention. The walls are warm, the air still, the sound soft. Guests drift easily between the Grand Hall, the wooded trails along the lakeside, and the moody speakeasy vibe in The Cellar.

In The Cellar, you’ll find low light, polished wood, and a tranquility that sets your heart at ease. It’s the kind of room that keeps people talking long after the music fades. A final chapter for the night that still feels alive.

Every celebration carries its own rhythm.

Some linger in candlelight, others spill out onto the patio with laughter and sound. Couples shape the tone; we build the frame.

You’re free to bring your own planner, caterer, and creative team, or choose from ours.

Freedom lives in the details, but calm stays in the air.

Hospitality here is invisible by design. You won’t see the structure, but you’ll feel it—the right song at the right moment, the glass replaced before you notice it’s empty, the quiet coordination that makes time feel elastic.

The Grand was made for that sensation when everything slows, and you realize the evening has become exactly what you wanted it to be. Nothing forced. Nothing missed. Just presence, held steady until the last light fades.