This gem is perfect if your stay in NC is about the surroundings and all the beauty & historical preservation that Asheville holds near and dear to its heart. The drive up is gorgeous with so many ways to get lost in heavenly nature. Be prepared to disconnect from noise and screens and just embrace! Eleanor has created a small art studio with her beautiful pieces tastefully set with all the contemporary amenities of a high dollar hotel. There’s plenty of cozy room in the main area and I welcomed the heated tile floors in the bathroom during the cool nights. Be sure to take your bear whistle and flashlight for evening & early morning walks and be ready for adventure every twist and turn of the roads and driveways. It’s wonderful and I’m still smiling!