Our Team
Carly Shelton
Carly is a creative visionary, calm professional, and your wedding-day hype-girl — bringing a friendly, welcoming presence to every moment while making your celebration feel effortless, personal, and unforgettable.
Background:
2021: Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Appalachian State University
2021–2025: Residential Interior Designer
2023–Present: Lead Planner & Designer at Whispering Ridge Farms
Lead Planner & Designer
With a passion for hospitality and creating meaningful experiences, Blake and Dana opened Whispering Ridge Farms in 2022, building a venue where couples feel welcomed, celebrated, and right at home from the very beginning.
Venue OwnersBlake & Dana Lawing
Our Story
Whispering Ridge Farms was founded by a family passionate about creating beautiful memories with others.
In the fall of 2020, we stumbled upon an old tobacco farm, rich in beauty and history, that instantly captured our hearts. We knew this was the perfect place to break ground and bring our dream to life. Three years later, Whispering Ridge Farms became a reality!
Today, Whispering Ridge Farms operates as a working farm, supplying hay and corn silage to a local dairy farm. In addition, we offer a luxury barn venue with breathtaking mountain views, providing the perfect setting for weddings and other special events. At Whispering Ridge Farms, our goal is to make your special day everything you've dreamed of. We believe that marriage is sacred, and we hope your wedding day is filled with beautiful memories that last a lifetime.
It would be a true honor to host your wedding or event here at Whispering Ridge Farms. We can’t wait to meet you!
Cheers!
Blake, Dana, and the Whispering Ridge Farms Family