Asheville fall foliage 2026 promises weeks of colorful scenery across the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rather than reaching peak color all at once, autumn gradually moves down the mountainsides, beginning on the highest ridges and eventually reaching Asheville, NC and the surrounding valleys. That means you [...]
Summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains invites you to get outside. From forest trails and mountain overlooks to swimming and tubing, outdoor adventures near Asheville NC offer plenty of ways to make the most of a warm summer day. At Bent Creek Lodge, many of [...]
Spring has sprung, summer has spun, and now the Asheville fall foliage show has begun! If you're a fan of autumn colors and haven't experienced the season in Asheville yet, you're missing out. Not only do we have some of the most stunning leaf-peeping in [...]
Pack Square Park will soon pulse with the undeniable energy of Asheville Goombay Festival 2025, a celebration of Black and Afro‑Diasporic culture. September 4th through 7th, 2025 in downtown Asheville, NC. Asheville's annual Goombay Festival began in 1982 as a way to celebrate the rich cultural [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
