L'Abri at Linwood

02/15/2023

L’abri at Linwood is no longer in business! We retired! Please see Everlasting Acres for information on the venue now in business that is on the same beautiful property! ( See previous post for more info!)

05/25/2022

One of the most difficult things I’ve ever done is leave this memory-maker of 23 years. If the new owners share just a taste of the joy we found here, they will be blessed indeed!
PC-Ally Miller

05/04/2022

Greetings from our family to yours! We want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our brides and grooms, families, friends and loved ones who have honored us by celebrating at L'abri at Linwood!

Just a few of our treasured memories!
—The sun coming up on dew-soaked grass during early morning mopping of the barn, cleaning and preparing for a beautiful wedding day;
— The jittery excitement of brides, grooms and families as they unload decor and adornments for the day;
—The breathtaking moment when the bride and groom see each other for the first time in their wedding attire, whether it’s a "first look” or as the bride comes down the aisle of green grass and white wedding chairs;
—The cheers after the vows, the photos that follow, the joy-filled celebrations at the wedding barn, the singing and dancing that alternates between cheers and tears and the final farewells;
— The amazing vendors and beautiful people we have met along the way, many of whom have become treasured friends!

L’abri means “the shelter” in French, and we are taking a pause today to reflect on and honor all of you who found a bit of a shelter and peace on your wedding days here. Our family always talked about having a family business, and after Ally and Zac were married here in July of 2013, we found ourselves saying YES to others who wanted say their vows here as well. We finished the barn in late 2013 and added barn receptions to the pond weddings, and we have had eight beautiful years of meeting amazing people. Yes, it's been an adventure! We've hosted many cultures and have grown as a family and learned by watching these celebrations--African, Haitian, Russian, Turkish, French Canadian --the list of international weddings goes on. We've also seen families and friends travel from all over this country and world come to celebrate here!

Also- there aren't sufficient words to express thanks to our friends who have worked here and have been invaluable to our success through this adventure--
Adam, Brooks, Bryson, Cameron, Frankie, Kim, Laura, Linda, Leslie, Natalie, Sam, Luke, Matt, Erica, Chris, Tiffany, JJ, Sarah, Isabel,Michael and Ty. You guys are best...thanks for being a beloved family to us!

Our farm is now under contract, and as we pack up our home of 23 years, we want you to know that our hearts are filled with gratitude and love for all of you. Many of you have become lifelong friends, and we look forward to continuing to watch your families grow!

Thanks for the memories!

Much love,
The Phillips family-
Debbie and Mike (owners)
Mychal (marketing manager, email and wedding coordinatorextraordinaire, and oldest child whom we ALL answer to even though she lives in Brooklyn!)
Coleman (property manager and DJ)
Ally (wedding photographer and first bride here)
Gracie (hair and make-up and general "jump in where we need her" when she's home..also from Brooklyn)

**PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE A PHOTO FROM YOUR WEDDING! WE WOULD LOVE TO REMEMBER WITH YOU!!**

09/21/2021

So many reschedules…. But oh, this day was worth it! Love these two❣️

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Planning a wedding during a pandemic is not easy. For Brittany and John, it meant postponing their wedding twice, and then ultimately deciding to scale it down entirely to just close family and fri…

06/05/2021

LIMITED FALL DATES AVAILABLE! Yes, after 8 beautiful years of amazing weddings here, we have decided to retire; HOWEVER....
after many requests, we have decided to open up a limited number of fall dates! Email us at [email protected] for rates and availability!

06/03/2021

Just a little flashback to a spectacular fall wedding....we loved everything about this beautiful couple and their poignant celebration. These two are so in love, and it shows! Please note the "best dog".....so sweet!

Kaitlyn & Steven are officially married after the most perfect fall wedding! This wedding day had it all: perfect weather, tons of fall colors, emotional moments, tons of laughter, and lots and…

05/24/2021

Twinkle lights and dreams coming true! What else do you need? Sarah Sekaly Photography

05/24/2021

Our Live Oak “L’abri tree” dressed in southern finery!

05/16/2021

Need some joy today? Feast your eyes and get ready to smile! We’ve always loved our country roads, but I will always think of this sweet couple when I wind around this curve! Congrats are finally in order for Lexie and Rob and their long-awaited wedding day! BTW, love this creative photographer!

05/01/2021

Picture-PERFECT day for a long-awaited celebration! Loved this gorgeous wedding! Congrats to Brittany and John!

04/29/2021

LOVE!!

03/22/2021

Yes!!

There always seems to be something going on in Lexington, North Carolina. Located 20 miles south of Winston-Salem, this city is quintessential small-town America. From the Lexington Barbecue Festival to fantastic wine tasting, here are a few incredible things to do in Lexington.

02/25/2021

Looking forward to GREEN again!! Come quickly springtime!
Kudos to Skip Warrick for the awesome photo!

02/09/2021

Samantha and Clay’s wedding was our last of 2020, and the day was the most perfect grande finale to the season. These two are SO in love, their families are wonderful, and we were thrilled to have them share their vows at L'abri. Kudos to Christian Reyes Photography.

01/30/2021

Impossible to just pick a few photos from this fabulous wedding! You can spot the joy from the minute you meet these two! Congrats to Lee and Michael! Kudos to Sarah Sekaly for these gorgeous photos and Jane Utely for the skow-stopping beautiful flowers!