"There is not in the wide world a valley so sweet, as the vale where the Yadkin and Buffalo meet."
— Edmund W. Jones, May 21, 1831
Excerpt from a letter written to his Aunt Mira Lenoir while in school at Chapel Hill.
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina’s Happy Valley, The Gilded Vale at Clover Hill is a timeless wedding and event destination steeped in Southern elegance and historic charm. Originally built in 1846, our lovingly restored Greek Revival estate and surrounding 70+ acres offer a breathtaking backdrop for life’s most unforgettable moments. With a deep respect for the property’s heritage and a passion for hospitality, our team is dedicated to creating refined, one-of-a-kind experiences for every guest. Whether you're exchanging vows beneath century-old trees or gathering loved ones for a weekend celebration, The Gilded Vale invites you to write your story in a place where history, beauty, and celebration meet.
Our Commitment
Our desire is to carry forward the tradition of kindness, love, humility, and congeniality that was lovingly breathed into us since childhood by our ancestors. We were divinely designed by a creator who intended for love to conquer any and all divides we may face. Our cumulative history is sprinkled with monumental moments of triumph as well as sorrow perpetuated at times by misguided thoughts and actions. Clover Hill stands as a beacon that has witnessed almost 200 years of both triumph and sorrow. May we go forward and honor the sacrifices of all of those who lived and worked here so that we can benefit from both their successes and failures. May all who enter this place be extended love and grace, for love covers and conquers all.
— The Gilded Vale Family