Asheville and Beyond
Spas
Sensibilities Day Spa
43 Town Square BlvdSouth location has pool, hot tub and sauna
Shoji Spa & Lodge
96 Avondale Heights RdVery close to our farm. Friendly owners.
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The Salt Spa of Asheville and Himalayan Salt Cave Sanctuary
473 Hendersonville RdVery close to our farm. Friendly owners.
First class treatment; One of the best spas in the world.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveFirst class treatment; One of the best spas in the world.
Still Point Wellness
946 Central AveSalt water floatation and Esalen massage.
Approximately an hour away from the tiny house. Hot tubs filled with mineral water pumped in from local springs. Unique experience that’s well worth it – if you don’t mind a “down home” version of a spa.
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Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StApproximately an hour away from the tiny house. Hot tubs filled with mineral water pumped in from local springs. Unique experience that’s well worth it – if you don’t mind a “down home” version of a spa.
Hikes
During winter, be sure to check if the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed at high elevations. (National Park System gov website has a Plan Your Visit/Road Closures section).
Short - but a bit steep - hike. 360 degree view. Excellent at sunset. Longer hikes, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, are nearby.
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Craggy Pinnacle Hike
3641 Blue Ridge PkwyShort - but a bit steep - hike. 360 degree view. Excellent at sunset. Longer hikes, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, are nearby.
Fairly easy hike, moderate length (1.5 miles one-way) to magnificent falls.
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Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrFairly easy hike, moderate length (1.5 miles one-way) to magnificent falls.
Stunning views. Well worth the hour drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway to the trail head. Moderate to strenuous at times. Hike for as long as you want, but two miles round-trip for the best views.
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Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailStunning views. Well worth the hour drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway to the trail head. Moderate to strenuous at times. Hike for as long as you want, but two miles round-trip for the best views.
If you visit on a clear day, it will be one of the most memorable moments of your life. The summit trails have recently changed, so some of the online reports may be out-dated. Also, check for news about closures because restrictions of the area have recently taken effect due to misuse and abuse of the area.
Most of the trails are easy enough for all levels, with a few steep spots. Access to the Appalachian Trail for longer hikes. Make sure you write down directions before you go because cell service is spotty. At least an hour drive from Asheville: Take I-40 West about 40 miles to exit 7 (Harmon's Den). Take a right on Cold Springs Road, and the road almost immediately becomes gravel. The sometimes bumpy road climbs steadily but never steeply 6.2 miles to SR-1182 (Max Patch Road). 4WD recommended in winter and wet weather. Turn left and drive 1.5 miles to the Max Patch parking area on the right.
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Max Patch
Max Patch RoadIf you visit on a clear day, it will be one of the most memorable moments of your life. The summit trails have recently changed, so some of the online reports may be out-dated. Also, check for news about closures because restrictions of the area have recently taken effect due to misuse and abuse of the area.
Most of the trails are easy enough for all levels, with a few steep spots. Access to the Appalachian Trail for longer hikes. Make sure you write down directions before you go because cell service is spotty. At least an hour drive from Asheville: Take I-40 West about 40 miles to exit 7 (Harmon's Den). Take a right on Cold Springs Road, and the road almost immediately becomes gravel. The sometimes bumpy road climbs steadily but never steeply 6.2 miles to SR-1182 (Max Patch Road). 4WD recommended in winter and wet weather. Turn left and drive 1.5 miles to the Max Patch parking area on the right.
Many choices of trails. I recommend studying a trail map before driving out there because it's easy to get confused about directions since it's such a large park.
https://www.romanticasheville.com/sites/default/files/u13/Dupont_Forest_Trail_Map_2018.pdf
Good descriptions of the various hikes here:
https://www.romanticasheville.com/dupont.htm
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Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadMany choices of trails. I recommend studying a trail map before driving out there because it's easy to get confused about directions since it's such a large park.
https://www.romanticasheville.com/sites/default/files/u13/Dupont_Forest_Trail_Map_2018.pdf
Good descriptions of the various hikes here:
https://www.romanticasheville.com/dupont.htm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StreetCarver's Gap
Old growth forests and amazing plant life
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Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
5410 Joyce Kilmer RdOld growth forests and amazing plant life
Gardens
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayBotanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardFood scene
The closest groceries are Whole Foods on Tunnel Road and Ingles at 780 Hendersonville Road OR 1141 Tunnel Road. There's also the French Broad Co-op downtown; Earthfare at Westgate Shopping Center in West Asheville; Fresh Market at 1378 Hendersonville Road; and Trader Joe's at 120 Merrimon Ave.
One of the many wonderful tailgate markets in Asheville offering food and crafts from local farmers, cooks and artists. During COVID, check out: https://asapconnections.org/find-local-food/farmers-markets/asap-farmers-market/
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Asheville City Market
52 North Market StreetOne of the many wonderful tailgate markets in Asheville offering food and crafts from local farmers, cooks and artists. During COVID, check out: https://asapconnections.org/find-local-food/farmers-markets/asap-farmers-market/
Cottage Cooking
40 Barnard AveThe Asheville Kitchen
384 Merrimon AveAsheville Mountain Kitchen
332 E Sondley DrOutdoor activities
Alarka Expeditions
51 Cowee School DriveEducational - especially for plant lovers
So much fun - and they put a high priority on safety.
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Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdSo much fun - and they put a high priority on safety.
Fontana Lake
Paddle boards and other boats available to rent
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Fontana Village Resort & Marina
300 Woods RdPaddle boards and other boats available to rent
Lake James State Park
7321 NC-126Paddle boards and other rentals available.
Green River Cove Tubing
5200 Green River Cove RdBlue Heron Whitewater
35 Little Pine RdRestaurants and Takeout
So many good restaurants in Asheville! There's many more listed in the binder in the Tiny Home.
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrVillage Wayside Bar & Grille
30 Lodge StLocal Buggy Cafe - Food Truck
830 Old Fairview RdJust down the road
Cantina Louie
2 Gerber RdHomeGrown
371 Merrimon AveCreekside Taphouse
8 Beverly RdTupelo Honey
12 College StGreenteasushi Japanese Restaurant
2 Regent Park BlvdMehfil
The Blackbird Restaurant
47 Biltmore Ave
Copper Crown
1011 Tunnel Rd