Appalachian folk art fans won't want to miss the upcoming Summer Session of the 2025 Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands. The beloved bi-annual event celebrates it's 78th year in 2025. July 17–20, 2025, at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville. Asheville is a lively artisan paradise [...]
There's almost never a bad time for a hike in Asheville. As waterfall enthusiasts know, however, spring may be one of the best times. Asheville waterfalls are at their most spectacular during this season, swollen by rains and snowmelt. Better yet, the cooler temps and [...]
It's baseball season and the Asheville Tourists, a High-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, are gearing up for an exciting 2025 season. Baseball fans will be excited to know that the schedule includes many home games, played at Asheville's historic McCormick Field. Professional baseball been [...]
Spring in the air with the bright promise of summer close behind. If you're like us, the warming weather has you chomping at the bit to get out into the sun and great outdoors. Luckily, our location in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a paradise [...]
Celebrate spring with a trip back to ancient Egypt via Asheville when Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures opens at Biltmore, March 21st, 2025. That same weekend also marks the start of spring and Biltmore Blooms, the 3 month long, annual celebration of the season. [...]
Few places are as romantic as Asheville, North Carolina. No wonder it is considered one of the best destinations for celebrating Valentine's Day! Bent Creek Lodge adds to this with a selection of money-saving lodging specials and romantic lodging packages and add-ons! As Valentine's Day [...]
2024 was an unusual year, here at our Asheville NC bed and breakfast. It started out well enough but took a distinct turn at the end of September with the arrival of Hurricane Helene. Despite this, we still made many warm memories of guests and [...]
The recovery from Hurricane Helene continues apace and many Western North Carolina attractions have reopened. In fact, it's actually beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here - Asheville Christmas 2024! There's no denying that Hurricane Helene struck a hard blow. A full recovery [...]
Bent Creek Lodge is open and welcoming guests! Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction across the Southeastern United States. Asheville NC was particularly hard hit when the French Broad River crested 31 feet above flood stage. The city of Asheville is cleaning up and restoring water [...]
Asheville, North Carolina, is a dream destination for anyone looking to experience fall at its most vibrant. Our scenic town, snug in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, becomes a canvas of color each autumn. The Asheville fall foliage offers visitors an unforgettable seasonal [...]
Asheville, North Carolina, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is known for its stunning natural beauty. Among the area's many seasonal wonders, the annual monarch butterfly migration stands out as a truly unique event. Guests of Bent Creek Lodge will be delighted [...]
AVLFest 2024 is just weeks away and the excitement is building for the second annual return of this landmark event. The festival celebrates Asheville’s diverse music scene with 4 days of live music. Over 200 artists playing at more than 20 different venues across the [...]
