Coming March 2020!

Muse at the Mill is pleased to announce that we have been working on a big expansion project and we are finally able to share the details with all of you! In March 2020 Muse at the Mill will be relocating to a beautiful new location in Historic Bethania, NC  just 8 miles from Downtown Winston Salem!

We could not be more excited about the tremendous growth we have experienced and we could not have made this next step in our journey without the incredible support of all of our past clients, amazing couples, and incredible vendors like you!

New Venue Features Include:

• Historic Industrial Flour Mill
• Beautiful Concrete & Original Mill Wood Floors
• 12,500 sq. ft of private event space
• 65 Parking Spaces
• On Site Bridal Suite
• On Site Groom Suite
• Food Prep Area
• Outdoor Covered Patio with String Lights
• Walking Distance to Historic Moravian Wedding Chapel
• and MORE….

History Of Bethania

The first planned Moravian settlement in North Carolina, Bethania exists as the only remaining independent, continuously active Moravian village in the southern United States, and is the only known existing Germanic-type linear agricultural village in the South. The 500-acre (2.0 km2) Bethania National Historic Landmark district is the largest such district in Forsyth County.

Bethania and its 18th- and 19th century properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bethania was founded 12 June 1759 by the Moravian Brethren of Wachovia as a congregational, agricultural, and trades community. Bethania was the first planned Moravian settlement in Wachovia. Today, Bethania’s eighteenth-century German-type linear agricultural village design remains visible and intact, and most town lots and roadways have remained in continuous use since 1759. The name “Bethania” is the German form of “Bethany”, the name of a village near Jerusalem recorded in the New Testament as the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus, as well as that of Simon the Leper.

Bethania has possessed a grist mill since at least 1784, when one was constructed on nearby Muddy Creek, The present mill, built in 1899 as the Lehman & Butner Roller Mill and then the Manning Milling Company, was a rambling two-story frame building located at the south end of Bethania on the north side of the Bethabara Road (S.R. 1688).

On October 18, 2008, the old Manning Milling Company was newly renovated and reopened as Bethania Mill and Village Shoppes; the only shopping center within the city limits. The Shoppes operated as a bustling community of retail, art, music, and food for the community for nearly 10 years. Today, we are excited to breathe new life into this historic location by transforming the beautiful, Bethania Mill and Village Shoppes into a unique space for Weddings and Events, Muse at the Mill this March 2020!

We know this is a lot of information to get excited about! We’re sure you’re buzzing with questions, so we’ve taken some time to answer a few of them below:

What does this mean for bookings before March 1, 2020? No need to worry, if you’re getting married or hosting an event prior to March 1, 2020 this transition will not effect your event in anyway. You’ll receive the same amazing Muse Experience you were promised when your reservation was made! When can we visit, tour, and book the new location? Our Sales Office opens at the new location on September 1, 2019! Once we are all settled in, we’ll be taking appointments for clients to see the space, learn more about the history of the Mill and explore the pre-construction packages we have available for 2020-2021 reservations. We can’t wait to see you there!

How much will the new space cost? All Package and Pricing information will be available this Fall 2019! However, please keep in mind that pricing will increase from the current Muse at the Mill Packages. We will continue to share updates, and announcements throughout this process via newsletters and our social media accounts! When will renovations be complete? We are so excited to be updating this beautiful historic location and transforming it into a unique wedding and event space. We plan to maintain our industrial aesthetic and incorporate the original mill structures and vintage charm. Renovations will be complete March 1, 2020.