Explore

Guests are invited to take a leisurely walk through the many trails and encouraged to take advantage of the many nearby activites and events.

Plan a Sunset walk to the top of the Ridge trail
Visit the Logan-Hodge Frontier Cabin by the Creek
Enjoy a quite moment on one of the many trail benches
Sit by the firepit on a cool evening

Nearby Activities and Events:

Chimney Rock State Park – a nature lover’s paradise with a collaboration of spectacular views and incredible hiking trails

Lake Lure and The Flowering Bridge – a cathedral of mountain cliffs and a serene lake

Dirty Dancing Festival – annual event in August pays homage to the classic film

Tryon International Equestrian Center – world-class equestrian competition center

Thermal City Gold and Gem Mine – recreational gold and gem mining

Bechtler Mint Site Park – small park telling the story of gold mining in the area

Broad River Paddle Trails –  paved parking area as well as stairs that lead down to the river with launching pads for kayaks and canoes

Cherry Bounce Trail – historic byway in Rutherford County North Carolina filled with natural beauty historic sites and the memories of old-time moon shiners who frequented these hills and valleys years ago

South Mountain State Park – hiking, fishing and hunting

Bostic Lincoln Center – explores the general lore the origins of the 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln being born near Puzzle Creek in Bostic

Washburns General Store – the oldest continually family run general store in North Carolina.

Parker-Binns Vineyard – one of the best wineries in NC

Easy Day Trips:

Asheville’s Biltmore House – America’s largest home

Flat Rock Playhouse – the state theater of NC