LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
WATERFALLS, HIKING & HORSES:
Pearson's Falls - A wonderful half-mile walk into one of the areas most photographed waterfalls
Pisgah Forest- A National Forest with day hikes of varied lengths. We can direct you to the Information Center.
Carl Sandburg Home (Connemara)- Over 200 acres connected to this National Historic Site. Short hikes to perfectly beautiful vistas of the area.
FENCE (Foothills Equestrian and Nature Center) - Located in nearby Tryon, this center has delightful trails and sometimes-guided nature walks.
SNOW SKIING WITHIN 2 HOURS:
Cataloochee Sledding and Tubing
Appalachain Ski Mountain
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
Sugar Mountain Resort
Beech Mountain Resort
SNOW TUBING:
Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing
ADDITIONAL GUEST COMMENTS:
11/06/08: 'We had a good time and the house worked out well. The wedding was a success and we are on our way back to Hawaii. Thanks, Robert.' R. AUSMAN, HAWAII
07/20/08: 'Thanks for the use of your beautiful house. We had a nice stay.' Steve & Rafaela
S. Messinger, Southhampton, NY
06/18/08: 'We stayed at the house June 2008. The kitchen is big and open to the family room. The beds were all comfortable and everything was great. The location is beautiful and close to tons of activity. Would definitely stay again. ' Darby Quirk, Raleigh NC
05/26/08: 'Teri, thanks for letting us use your house, we enjoyed it very much. It was perfect for our group.'
A. Ramsay, Georgia
07/13/07: 'Love the escape. Explored the area and actually lost weight on the vacation from all of the walking! We enjoyed your mountain house!' The Altman Family, Columbia, SC