Parties & Gatherings

People always ask us – do you do events other than weddings and receptions?

We do!  We host:

  • Christmas Parties
  • Posh Picnics
  • Tea Parties
  • Rehearsal dinners
  • Graduation parties
  • Reunions
  • Retirement parties
  • Birthday parties
  • Anniversaries
  • Bridal showers
  • Baby showers
  • Holiday parties
  • Family gatherings
  • Corporate events & meetings

Let our staff set up, decorate, and cook for you!
Your event can be casual or formal. Enjoy added benefits such as outdoor games and a fire pit. There is also delicious food from our on-site kitchen, DJ provided music, and even professional photography!  
Have an unforgettable event at the 1812 Hitching Post!

Featuring:

  • Indoor and outdoor dining spaces
  • On-site catering and bartender service
  • Custom decor options
  • Smoking permitted outdoors
  • Pets allowed (advanced notice required)
  • Rocking chairs
  • Lakeside walking trials
  • Gorgeous landscaping

Venue rental includes the Wisteria room and adjoining tented patio area. It provides bathroom access inside and access to all public areas outside. This includes the lake and trails.  Also includes 5 dining tables, 40 chairs, drink table; gift table; cake table; and food table.  Tablecloths included for round dining tables.

5 hours time included.
2 hours for set-up; 3 hours for party and clean-up.
Venue attendant on site for 2 hour set-up.
Monday – Thursday year round or any day in the winter (December/January/February) – $450
9 am to 9 p.m. (choose your 5 hour timeframe)
Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays in-season 9 am. to 3 p.m.
Venue rental on Friday evenings for your rehearsal dinner is available with a catering purchase minimum

If your event is larger than 40 people, let us know what you have in mind! We can add staff, tables, linens, etc.


You may add on any of the following:

  • Catering through 1812 Hitchin Kitchen
  • Firepit with or without S’mores
  • Games (cornhole, Giant Jenga, etc.)
  • Music – DJ
  • Bartender service
  • Custom decor options
  • Kid’s activites
  • Professional photography
  • Staff services (to set-up/clean-up anything you bring)
  • Party planning services

Schedule an appointment to visit the venue

Schedule a phone call before you visit to learn more

Or email your request to 1812hp@gmail.com or text Wendy at 704 437-1710.

Fire Pit
Yard games
Playing yard games
Going down to the lake
Baby shower
Tent lights at night
Beverage/bartender service available
Baby boy winter shower
Cupcakes and winter decor
Tomato soup shooters with grilled cheese appetizer
Rainbow kebabs
Deviled eggs
Shrimp cocktail “shooters”
Lake through the trees
Lakeside
Autumn at the lake
Sparkling lake in sunshine
Christmas party charcuterie
Charcuterie
Formal table setting