Welcome to The Gathering Place

John B. Thomas Gathering Place boasts one of the most beautiful and rustic surroundings for you on your wedding day. Our serene 100 acre farm venue offers the perfect backdrop with endless options for an indoor or outdoor ceremony and reception. Our pastures are filled with Black Angus cows and our fields are laden with hay. We enjoy spectacular sunsets each evening! Our family has made countless memories on the farm for three generations and it is our wish to share the magical atmosphere of John Bs and our farm setting with you!

The gathering place, tobacco barn, and bar area create the perfect pairing for intimate celebrations. Here at John B's, our event team are there every step of the way, from the early booking stages all the way to the send off at the evening reception and beyond. We are there until the last guest at your wedding is taken care of and on safely on their way.

The Perfect Place to Gather in the Heart of North Carolina.

The Tobacco Barn

We start with the Tobacco Barn, an immaculate, 3,400 square foot, timber frame facility boasting space for up to 250 guests. The Barn is simply breathtaking, flawlessly designed, and innately romantic. The large wooden barn doors leads you into the the rustic designed space. This space is truly transformative, and can be decorated to complete any vision. Whether you want to host your ceremony in the barn, have your reception here, or serve your guests, this space is so versatile and can become an excellent focal point for your day. This space comfortably holds up to 250 guests.

The Gathering Place

With over 2000 square ft of room, The Gathering Place is the perfect location to have your vendors set up shop. The Gathering Place has a full industrial kitchen for your caterers, two bathrooms, and an open floor plan that would be perfect to host cocktail hour. This space is so versatile and can be flipped into anything your hearts desire!

The GP comfortably accommodates up to 70 guests seated and up to 50 guests for a cocktail-style reception. This space is perfect for cocktail hour and food service with addition to the Cocktail Barn.

The Bar

The perfect area for your bar vendors to set up shop! Completely separate from the Gathering Place & The Tobacco Barn, this is an awesome place to have your guest congregate to after your ceremony. With a decorated gazebo and patio adjacent to the Bar area, your guests will never feel overcrowded here at John Bs.

The Grounds

With such a wide variety of open grassy spaces, choose any location on the farm for the perfect backdrop to your ceremony

The Bridal Suite

Wake up & start getting ready here in our bridal suite in the main house of John Bs. With amazing salon style getting ready stations, this will be the perfect start to you & your bridesmaids day.