Opened December 2023, downtown Asheville’s newest hotel offers an ideal setting for all the elements of your special day. From ceremonies and receptions in their modern and sleek designed ballroom that can accommodate up to 350 guests. With event, catering and audio-visual experts onsite, the Embassy Suites is set to host a truly magical celebration.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown prides itself on anticipating your needs and providing what matters most during your stay.
Soprana is an Appalachia-meets-Alps, full-service rooftop restaurant with expansive, sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Perched atop the Embassy Suites in Downtown Asheville, Soprana features brick oven pizza and locally sourced ingredients paired with a curation of craft beer, wine, and cocktails. Guests will enjoy unobstructed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains with floor-to-ceiling windows in a casual atmosphere worth visiting time and time again.
Well-Bred Luxury Lodgings carefully considers everything even the most particular pup could want at each of their pet-friendly rentals. These features include pet blankets, tasty doggie treats, and safe outdoor play areas. Each of their nine rental properties (1-4 bedroom homes) is conveniently located in the Asheville or Weaverville area and includes all the modern conveniences, comfort, and outstanding guest service.
Located just 35 minutes East of Asheville, Oak Hill Farm features three beautiful indoor spaces, 267 sprawling acres of storybook grounds and mountain views, and countless enchanted settings to make lifelong memories for your wedding. Their Big Red Barn features 5,000 square feet of clear, unobstructed concrete floor space for 350 guests; their Round-Top Barn, built in 1948, features beautiful cathedral-style architecture and can accommodate up to 150 guests; and their 1916 folk-Victorian farmhouse is an included amenity as private "get-ready" space for your bridal party.
Blind Tiger is far more than a boutique hotel or elevated bed and breakfast. When you arrive, it feels like you're in a guest house of a well-connected friend smack in the heart of Asheville. Blind Tiger was named a Michelin Key Hotel in September 2024 – a prestigious honor from the coveted Michelin Guide that recognizes the country’s most outstanding hotels.
Located in the heart of Downtown Asheville along Patton Avenue, this 60-room, all-suite hotel is inspired by the free-spirited culture of our community. Enjoy a curated experience from the moment you arrive with an Assouline Library, four distinct dining concepts, weekly programming, and a dedicated Guest Curator to handle every detail of your stay.
Inspired by the flavors and farmed foods of our Blue Ridge Mountains, McDowell County offers a "spirited" adventure exploring local wines, beers, mead, and spirits! The makers listed along the High Spirits Trail take you on 12 unique taste journeys through McDowell County, NC.
Elope at this secluded bed & breakfast nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains amidst a wooded setting with gardens, plus access to over 200 acres of hiking trails and the Blue Ridge Parkway. They offer 4 all-inclusive wedding packages that can include lodging, breakfast for up to 30, as well as onsite coordinator, officiant, photography, cake, champagne, and more. The chef and staff can also provide onsite catering for luncheons, dinner parties, and heavy hors d'oeuvres for the wedding reception. The lodge and mountain cabin provide overnight accommodations for up to 30 people.
This spring, a unique and immersive floral experience returns to the North Carolina Arboretum. Now in its second year, “Bloom with A View” is designed specifically for the gardens and landscape of the North Carolina Arboretum. Throughout the gardens and promenade, colorful and festive planters will elevate thousands of blooms to eye-level. It’s sure to be a creative space to wander and explore!
Bloom with a View is presented by First Editions® shrubs and trees and Endless Summer® hydrangeas.