Merrimon-Wynne House can accommodate a wide variety of corporate and non-wedding events, including corporate holiday parties, company retreats, team-building events, client appreciation events, product launches, nonprofit galas and fundraisers, networking events, retirement parties, and other business gatherings.

Unlike a traditional hotel ballroom or conference room, Merrimon-Wynne House offers a distinctive setting that combines the charm of a historic estate with the convenience of a full-service event venue. Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, our property features elegant indoor and outdoor spaces filled with natural light and character, creating a welcoming environment for meetings, retreats, client events, company celebrations, and holiday parties. 

With personalized planning support, exceptional cuisine, an in-house bar program, complimentary parking, and flexible event spaces, Merrimon-Wynne House offers the ease of a traditional meeting venue paired with a memorable setting your guests will genuinely enjoy.

Absolutely! We host events every day of the week, Monday through Sunday. Weekday availability is often ideal for corporate events, including meetings, retreats, networking events, client appreciation gatherings, and holiday parties.

Absolutely! We host events every day of the week, Monday through Sunday. Weekday availability is often ideal for corporate events, including meetings, retreats, networking events, client appreciation gatherings, and holiday parties.

• Our capacity varies depending on the event style, layout, and space being used.
• The Main House can accommodate up to 200 guests for a mingling-style event and works beautifully for more intimate meetings or dinners starting around 10 guests.
• The Carriage House can accommodate up to 275 guests for a mingling-style event, 250 guests seated without a dance floor, or 200 guests seated with a dance floor.
• The Lawn can accommodate up to 300 guests for a mingling-style event and up to 250 guests seated.

Yes! Merrimon-Wynne House offers ample indoor and outdoor event space. Our two indoor event spaces, the Main House and the Carriage House, are both climate controlled, allowing for comfortable events year-round.

Yes, all primary event spaces at the venue are ADA accessible. There is a ramp that leads into the Main House from the back of the venue. The only area that is not accessible is the second floor of the Main House, which is not typically used as a primary event space.

• Yes. For events before 5 PM, there is ample street parking available on the streets surrounding Merrimon-Wynne House.
• For events after 5 PM Monday through Friday, as well as weekend events, guests may use street parking in addition to a public parking lot located on Polk Street, directly across the street from Merrimon-Wynne House You can find directions HERE.

Yes. The Main House has four separate rooms on the first floor and three separate rooms on the second floor. Each room can accommodate approximately 40–60 guests, making the property a great fit for breakout sessions, small-group discussions, and more intimate meeting formats.

Yes. We have two suites on the second floor of the Main House that work well as private spaces for speakers, VIPs, dressing rooms, break rooms, or green rooms.

We have an in-house wireless Sonos sound system throughout the property. If you need additional AV items such as microphones, projectors, screens, staging, podiums, or specialty equipment, our corporate planner would be happy to help coordinate those items for your event.

Yes, we have Wi-Fi available throughout the entire property. 

Yes, we can coordinate tenting through our rental company partner.

No. We do not allow multiple events to take place at the same time, allowing each client to enjoy exclusive use of the venue during their rental period.

Yes! Our team offers a thoughtful, streamlined planning experience for corporate events. Our approach includes support from a dedicated in-house planner, as well as a seasoned day-of venue coordinator. From catering and bar service to rentals, layouts, AV needs, and entertainment, our team can help manage the details so your team can be more hands-off throughout the planning process and fully enjoy the event itself.

Yes. If needed, our team will create a custom timeline for your event and share it with all necessary vendors.

Yes. Our team creates custom layouts for every event so you can visualize how your event setup will look and flow.

Yes. We would be happy to share our preferred vendor list with you. Many of our clients also choose to entrust us with booking and coordinating vendors on their behalf based on our past experience and trusted relationships.

Yes. If you prefer to work with a caterer outside of our standard offerings, we are happy to discuss options. We have a list of vetted caterers that we trust to execute events at Merrimon-Wynne House. If you would like to work with a caterer who is not on our list, we can consider a one-time approval process.

Due to the historic nature of the venue and for liability purposes, all alcohol and bar staffing are required to go through Merrimon-Wynne’s in-house bar services. We offer a variety of bar packages and customization options to accommodate our clients’ needs.

The rental of the venue includes the following items: 

• A dedicated event planner 
• A day of venue manager 
• Access to our entire property
• 200 natural bentwood chairs
• 20 cocktail tables (adjustable to high-top or bistro style)
• 25 8’ rectangular tables 
• 2 48” round tables
• 2 indoor lounge sets
• 1 outdoor lounge set 
• 5 white wooden bar fronts
• Lawn games (cornhole, bocce ball, giant jenga)
• 10 white market umbrellas
• Propane fire pit and two patio heaters

Yes! We include votives and table numbers. 

If you are hosting your event during the holidays, we also include holiday decor 

• One Decorated Christmas Tree
• Garland Draped Staircase
• Garland Draped Entryway 
• Three Garland Draped Mantels
• Outdoor Wreaths

The rental period may vary depending on the day of the week and the type of event. Typically, weekday rentals include up to a four-hour event, plus time for setup and breakdown. Additional hours may be added when available.

Corporate event pricing varies based on the guest count, event format, day of the week, style of service, bar package, rentals, and overall event needs.In general, our corporate event packages start around $100 per guest and increase from there based on the details of the event. This starting per-person price is based on a Monday–Wednesday two-hour event and includes the venue fee, passed hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine bar, rentals such as linens, dinnerware, and glassware, and applicable taxes and fees.Please contact our team for a customized proposal based on your event vision, guest count, and preferred date.

If you are looking to host a weekend event, our calendar can fill up as far as one to two years in advance. If you are hosting a weekday event, availability is often easier to come by. Some of our past corporate clients have booked events with us with as little as three to four weeks’ notice. Contact us today to learn more about our current availability.