Celebrate
Picture this
800 acres of rolling fairways, a golf course that unspools right down to the shoreline, and Tellico Lake stretching out as far as you can see.
That’s your venue. WindRiver isn’t just a pretty backdrop – it’s a place big enough and beautiful enough to hold whatever you’re celebrating, whether that’s an intimate dinner for twenty or a gala for three hundred.
Tell our Events Team what you're picturing
The menu, the decor, the vibe – and they’ll handle the rest. No stress, no logistics headaches, just you showing up to the event you actually imagined.
From lakeside sunsets to mountain views, from turnkey catering to polished venues, WindRiver makes it easy to throw the kind of event people talk about for years.
catering
Great food, no guesswork. Our culinary team builds menus around your event – breakfast spreads, lunch buffets, passed appetizers, full dinner service – and your event coordinator handles the details so you can focus on your guests.
Our Venues
The Clubhouse
Overlooking rolling fairways and Tellico Lake with the Smoky Mountains beyond, the new Clubhouse brings a lounge, dining room, outdoor terrace, private dining rooms and a golf simulator room together under one roof. From intimate rehearsal dinners to sunset receptions on the terrace, it gives every occasion a room with a view.
- LOUNGE: 48
- DINING ROOM: 60
- OUTDOOR TERRACE: 96
- PRIVATE DINING ROOM: 20
- GOLF SIMULATOR ROOM: 8
- SUNSET PRIVATE DINING: 20 INSIDE / 20 OUTSIDE
The Party Barn
When the guest list runs long, the Party Barn has room for all of it. This expansive, open space is made for big celebrations and community gatherings, from wedding receptions and milestone birthdays to holiday parties and banquet dinners.
- BANQUET DINING: 112
Brightwater Park
Six acres on a peninsula jutting into Tellico Lake, ringed by mature trees and open, level lawns with water views in every direction. It’s basically a natural amphitheater — perfect for galas, fundraisers, festivals, corporate retreats, family reunions, fitness challenges, you name it.
- Buffet: 300+
- Cocktail Reception: 300+
Sports Campus
The Club at WindRiver brings the whole group together — pool, spa, dipping pool, tennis, pickleball, basketball, an open event lawn, and full restroom facilities. Great for corporate outings, team-building days, family reunions, or any celebration that needs room to spread out.
- WindRiver Club Event Lawn: 250
- Dipping Pool Patio: 35
- Entire Pool & Deck: 150
Events
Plan your event
Tell our events team what you’re picturing, and they’ll be in touch to start planning. Prefer to talk? Call 865-988-1864.
A lakeside, master-planned community on Tellico Lake — championship golf, a full marina and 30 miles of trails, minutes from Knoxville.
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