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North Carolina · Blue Ridge Mountains

Asheville

A grand escape in the mountains.

Historic stone architecture meets sweeping Blue Ridge views just minutes from downtown Asheville. Come for the mountain air, stay for the spa, memorable meals, and long evenings watching the sun settle over the ridgeline.

Imagine the getaway
Asheville scenery
a place to
celebrate
01Expansive subterranean spa
02Mountain-view dining
03Golf, pools & tennis

A closer look

The days could look like this.

01

The setting

A century of mountain hospitality

Opened in 1913, this historic retreat sits above Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Arts and Crafts details, welcoming gathering spaces, and broad terraces make the mountain views part of the stay.

  • Historic rooms and suites
  • Minutes from downtown Asheville
  • Terraces and fireside gathering spaces
02

The spa

A whole world below the mountains

The 43,000-square-foot subterranean spa is built around rock, water, fire, and light. Explore mineral and waterfall pools, eucalyptus steam rooms, saunas, and fireside lounges, or book a massage, facial, or body treatment. Spa pool access requires a treatment or reserved day pass.

  • Mineral, lap and waterfall pools
  • Massages, facials and body treatments
  • Fireside lounges and a spa café
03

The days

As much activity as you wish

Play the 18-hole golf course, follow the on-property mountain trail, or use the indoor pool and sports complex. Tennis is available indoors and out, with a seasonal outdoor pool for sunny afternoons.

  • Donald Ross-designed golf course
  • Indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool
  • Tennis, fitness and a mountain trail
04

At the table

Dinner with a view

On-site choices range from a casual Southern kitchen and farm-to-table dining to a classic terrace restaurant for seafood, steak, and mountain views. There is also a French-inspired dinner spot, a spa café, bars, and in-room dining.

  • Casual and special-occasion restaurants
  • Outdoor terraces with Blue Ridge views
  • Spa café, bars and room service

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