TWO VENUES | ONE PRIVATE PROPERTY | SMITH LAKE, ALABAMA

Two Venues. One Private Lake. Unlimited Possibility.

The Barn at Smith Lake offers two completely distinct event venues, each extraordinary in its own right, each sitting on the same private 40-acre lakefront property. Book one for a ceremony and one for a reception. Run two events on the same day. Or use them together across an entire weekend — the way the property was designed to be experienced.

Bride in a white dress holding a bouquet, standing in front of large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a river and forest landscape, inside a venue with a wooden beam ceiling and modern chandelier.
A rural event venue with an open pavilion and chairs arranged on a lawn surrounded by forest under a blue sky.

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The Barn

The Barn — Grand Lakefront Event Venue

The Barn is the property's signature gathering space.

What was originally designed as a vaulted barn structure became something exceptional: a 5,500 square-foot indoor/outdoor venue with a fully glazed end wall that opens directly onto Cocktail Cove and Smith Lake. When the doors are open, the lake becomes the room.

Fully air-conditioned and heated, capable of holding 250 guests, equipped with two getting ready suites, five private restrooms, a full catering kitchen, high-speed internet, and flat-screen projection TVs — The Barn handles everything from a black-tie wedding reception to a company-wide strategy summit.

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Total Space

5,500+ sq ft combined indoor and outdoor

Main Hall

70 ft × 34.9 ft — fully enclosed, air-conditioned and heated

Capacity

Up to 250 guests

Suites

Two private getting ready suites

Restrooms

5 private bathroom stalls

Kitchen

Full catering kitchen — fridge, oven, microwave, dishwasher, sink

Technology

High-speed internet, flat-screen projection TVs

Parking

Up to 125 vehicles on-site

Outdoor Area

Large grounds for ceremonies, team activities, lawn gatherings

Signature View

Direct panoramic view of Cocktail Cove and Smith Lake

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The Glass House

The Glass House — Boutique Lakeside Venue

Nominated for Worldwide House of The Year — Arch Daily

The Glass House is one of the most architecturally significant private event spaces in the Southeast. Designed by Christopher Architecture & Interiors and nominated for House of the Year by Arch Daily — the world's most-visited architectural website — it has been featured in multiple national architecture and lifestyle publications.

The property sits on a private lot completely surrounded by water on all sides. The fully glass-enclosed living room frames 360-degree views of Smith Lake, floods the interior with natural light, and creates the kind of setting that photographers travel specifically to capture. Five large outdoor areas make it ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and intimate receptions of up to 40 guests.

As an overnight accommodation, the Glass House sleeps 18 guests across five bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms — making it the resort's crown jewel both as a venue and as a place to stay.

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Event Capacity

Up to 40 guests for ceremonies and hosted events

Architecture

Designed by Christopher Architecture & Interiors

Recognition

Nominated for worldwide House of the Year, Arch Daily

Setting

Private lot surrounded by water on all sides

Signature Feature

Fully glass-enclosed living room with 360° lake views

Outdoor Spaces

5 large outdoor entertaining and event areas

As Lodging

5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, sleeps 18 guests

Added Amenities

Drip coffee maker, garment steamers, garment rack, full kitchen

Distance

~750 feet from The Barn — can host simultaneous separate events

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White wooden porch swing with cushions hanging on chains under a wooden roof on a balcony overlooking green trees and a clear blue sky.

"The natural light in the Glass House was ideal for getting ready. Renting it for Friday and Saturday was perfect — we hosted our rehearsal dinner there and had the bridal party stay over."

Jennifer G.

Two Venues, One Property — The Possibilities

A large lakeside house surrounded by trees with a view of a calm lake at sunset.
Spacious modern hall with large glass windows overlooking a lake and surrounding green trees, featuring exposed dark wooden beams and concrete floor.
People dancing and celebrating inside a warmly lit venue with a high triangular wooden ceiling at night.

Because The Barn and The Glass House are approximately 750 feet apart on the same private property, they can function as entirely independent venues on the same day — with separate staff, separate setups, and separate guest experiences. Common configurations include:

  • Rehearsal dinner at the Glass House Friday evening; wedding reception at The Barn Saturday
  • Ceremony on the Glass House lawn; cocktail hour at Cocktail Cove; reception in the Barn
  • Corporate general session in The Barn; leadership breakout at the Glass House
  • Two separate wedding celebrations on the same Saturday — each with full dedicated staffing
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