The Asheville area has a large number of road races and trail runs coming up, and runners will tell you that training for those events is a great way to get to know different neighborhoods. If you're into running, either on the road or on the trails, it's hard to beat Asheville as a place to [...]

Anyone considering relocating to Asheville NC should consider the River Arts District, a very eclectic, arts-oriented neighborhood in Asheville.  An industrial center in the late 1800s, this historically significant area along the French Broad River is one reason that Asheville made American Style Magazine's list for the [...]

If you are looking for an international cultural event within a short distance from your Asheville cabin, consider taking in the 26^th annual Folkmoot USA International Festival taking place in various Western North Carolina counties from July 22^nd to August 1. One of only two international folk festivals in the US, Folkmoot USA, centered in Waynesville, NC, features more than 300 traditional dancers and musicians from 10 to 12 countries each year.  This year's festival has 21 ticketed performances as well as 34 private and charitable performances, some held as close as Asheville.  Of course, the first step is choosing the right Asheville cabin.  Greybeard Realty can help you make the right decision.  Choosing the right festival event is up to you.

 

President Obama (POTUS) and first lady Michelle Obama, completed an Asheville vacation weekend that featured a Blue Ridge Mountain hike and golfing, as well as sampling various local restaurants and visiting with Reverend Billy Graham.  Their vacation included lots of scheduling and logistics to ensure that [...]

For some people, simply choosing an Asheville cabin for a romantic getaway is just the beginning.  For people looking for the ultimate romantic experience, Guest Services of Greybeard Realty now has a romantic vacation package that assembles all the elements needed for the perfect escape. 

First of all, our experienced rentals staff can assist you in choosing the best Asheville cabin for your needs.  For some that may be an incredible view, a beautiful stone fireplace, a small brook adjacent to the rental, or perhaps an outdoor hot tub.

The romance begins upon your arrival at your selected cabin where you will find flowers, truffles, and champagne waiting for you.

Our Asheville Romantic Getaway includes dinner for two at The Blackbird or Tupelo Honey and a 60 minute couples' massage at The Wild Rose Healing House.

For more information and to take advantage of this romantic escape package, please contact Greybeard Guest Services.

It's never too early to start planning some fun in Asheville. We've got just the ticket:

Let's start your Asheville vacation at the North Carolina Apple Festival, in historic downtown Hendersonville. The festival includes the famous Apple Festival Street Fair that brings 150 vendors to 9 blocks of Main Street. The King Apple Parade starts at 2:30 and features floats bands, youth groups, and fire trucks. There is something about the combination of kids, apples and fire trucks that just makes you smile.

Then come to downtown Asheville for Shindig on the Green at MLK Jr. Park. A proper shindig, this event features banjoes, bluegrass, and uncontrollable dancing.

All that dancing will warm you up for a mountain bike ride in the Pisgah Ranger District. The Pisgah Ranger District is south of Asheville on either side of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Rent a bike or bring your own and explore the greatest mountain bike trails in Western North Carolina. Some of these great Blue Ridge trails can be tricky, so don't be shy to take some good local advice. First time Pisgah mountain bikers should consult a guide.

Recover from biking with a walking tour of the beautiful Biltmore Estate Gardens. The historic Biltmore House is the largest private residence in America. Built for the Vanderbilt family and completed in 1895, the Biltmore Gardens were design by the revered landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted.

Wrap up your weekend at the Biltmore winery. Tasting and tours here rival anything you'll experience in Napa Valley.

And now we come to the crux of the vacation - which Asheville cabin suits you best?  Begin your search for available Asheville cabins here, and have a great vacation!

If you are safely ensconced in your Asheville cabin and would prefer a screen tour of the Biltmore Estates why not rent or buy the fabulous movie starring Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine, Being There.  Filmed at the Biltmore and first released in movie theaters in 1979, it has come out in a deluxe edition DVD and in blue ray for the first time this month.  Sellers' character, a gardener/avid television watcher, is mistaken for a deep thinking, well-educated man in this timeless satiric movie. Each is available at amazon.com for $14.99 and $19.99 respectively.

If you enjoy viewing movies and then the locale itself then don't forget to order Dirty Dancing while you are at Amazon.  This movie, filmed at nearby Lake Lure, features Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. A DVD 20^th anniversary addition, released in 2007, is available for only $4.99.

If you are a real estate owner or renting an Asheville cabin, you probably already know about the popular, well-publicized attractions such as The Biltmore Estate and the Thomas Wolfe House. Directions, descriptions and costs for these and other areas of interest are all listed by the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. You may not know as much about the beautiful natural wonders Asheville offers. My family has enjoyed many hours exploring the beautiful [...]