The editorial journal of Hosted by Lisa

Pretty Places

A curated collection of distinctive venues and beautiful settings — chosen with a host’s eye, for gatherings worth remembering.

Elegant "Coming soon" placeholder graphic in the Pretty Places editorial style — venue photography will be added
Featured place

Estates · Asheville, North Carolina

Biltmore Estate: grandeur with a true sense of place

America's largest home, set among gardens and Blue Ridge views — a storied backdrop for weddings and events that want grandeur without losing their sense of place.

Best for
Weddings, galas & corporate events
Setting
Historic estate & gardens
Region
Asheville, NC

Venue photography coming soon.

Recently discovered

Places worth gathering

2 places in All Places

“A beautiful venue is only the beginning. I look for places that have a sense of place, leaving a lasting impression.”
— Lisa Mabe, Founder
Through a host’s eye

The arrival

First impressions, parking, and how guests are welcomed in.

The flow

How the space moves from cocktails to dinner to dancing.

The light

When it’s most beautiful — and what it means for photos.

The practicalities

Capacity, rain plans, and the details that make a host’s job easier.

Reception tables with abundant flowers, green glassware, and wooden chairs
Found your place?

Let’s host something unforgettable there.

Tell us about your gathering and we’ll help you find — and host — the perfect place.

The Pretty Places Letter

New places to celebrate

Venue discoveries and hosting ideas — delivered seasonally, never too often.