Waynesville's S.T.A.R. Rescue Ranch holds Open House on Saturdays

Beginning in June, STAR (Save The Animals Rescue), 970 Rabbit Skin Rd., Waynesville North Carolina.  will hold open house on Saturdays from 11Am - 3PM. Folks can bring lunch to eat at the picnic area, bring treats for the horses, see adoptable cats, kittens, dogs and horses.STAR ALWAYS needs donations and volunteers. Come on Saturdays to see what it's all about or call  828-400-4940 for an appointment.

Pictured here is Starbuck, a Tennessee Walker. He has lost vision in his right eye but has adapted to seeing only with his left which is handy since that is 'rider' side anyway.  He is 8 years old and ready to ride.

Waynesville Inn offers Military Discounts

BROOKSIDE MOUNTAIN MIST INN  Waynesville North Carolina. 15% discount to active duty Military, Reservist, Guard Members. One mile to shops, restaurants. Flat scrn TV's w/cable, renovated baths , horseshoes, croquet, patio with dining overlooking Balsam Mountains, brook on property, spa robes, hairdryers, 3 course gourmet breakfast,  beverages & snacks, wine available, in-room massage, deck & fireplace overlooking mountains. $129- $169 night

Waynesville Wildcats Perform tonight

May 29, 6:30 - 9:30 PM, The Grandview Lodge, 466 Lickstone Rd, Waynesville North Carolina. The Waynesville Wildcats oldies jazz band will perform live tonight featuring jazz singers Leigh Ann Singleton and Greg Mays at the microphone. Also, bassist David Lawter will be sitting in. So, if you love the classic jazz oldies of the big band era, then come to the Grandview Lodge this Saturday evening. No cover charge – just good food, fine spirits and great music! 828-456-5212  http://www.grandviewlodgenc.com/

Memorial Day Weekend Lodging Availability Near Asheville

DRY RIDGE INN Weaverville North Carolina. TV, DVD, AM/FM CD, King beds and private baths. Full hot breakfast, different each morning. On one acre of land in a quiet, safe small town only 10 minutes to Asheville attractions, shops. $125-$180 nt. Free Biltmore tickets & more!

Memorial Day Weekend Event: Pack Suare Park Grand Opening

May 28   Asheville  North Carolina,   Pack Square Park Grand Opening   Official opening of Pack Square Park’s Grand Opening Season. aAfull evening of ceremonies, performances and special surprises in Roger McGuire Green at the east end of the new park in the heart of downtown Asheville.

Memorial Day Weekend Availability for Mountain Inns, Bed and Breakfasts

YES! There is still availability for Memorial Day weekend in a variety of Inns and Bed and Breakfasts  in the Western North Carolina Mountains:

OAK HILL COUNTRY INN. The Oak Hill Country Inn is a 2-story, frame, late Victorian Regional Queen Anne style house. The Inn is named for its location, situated on top of a hill and surrounded by century-old oak trees. A beautiful mountain view can be seen from nearly anywhere on the property! $100-$130 per night.

OAK HILL ON LOVE LANE Waynesville North Carolina. Enjoy all the Memorial Day Weekend festivities and come "Home" to the comfort of a quiet veranda, high end beds and bedding, gourmet breakfast, wireless internet, flat screen TVs, fireplaces in every room, locally produced all-natural soaps and lotions. Walk to downtown activities and dining. $150-$235 per night

DEEP CREEK LODGE & CREEKSIDE TUBING. 1-2 bedroom efficiencies with kitchens. Whitewater tubing, snack bar, fishing, laundry, game room, hiking and FUN, FUN, FUN!. $55-$105 per night. Discounts for full week

DRY RIDGE INN. TV, DVD, AM/FM CD, King beds and private baths. Full hot breakfast, different each morning. On one acre of land in a quiet, safe small town only 10 minutes to Asheville attractions, shops. $125-$180 nt. Free Biltmore tickets & more!

THE INN AT BLUE RIDGE 12 Lg rooms, private decks, mini-fridge, continental breakfast included. 2 PET FRIENDLY rooms. 3 bd 2 bath suite with fireplace, full kitchen, private entrance. The Inn is Adjacent to Linville Falls Mountain Club Golf Course with public play, 5 miles to milepost 317. Rooms $79-$100 night, Suite $210, 7th night FREE.

THE ALAMO MOTEL AND COTTAGES. Pet Friendly &FREE PET SITTING. Fridge, microwave, coffee pot, Gas Grills, Picnic Tables, WIFI, Motorcycle Accessible, Gift Store, Quaint & Homey! Call for group discounts. Ghost Town discount tickets $45-$129 nt. $323-$853 wk

BROOKSONG BED & BREAKFAST. On Jonathan Creek with mountain views. All rooms have whirlpool tubs (four are two-person), fireplaces, cable TV, 3 have direct access to shared second-story veranda, two have king beds. WIFI. See web site for Weddings. $135-$160

MOUNTAIN MEADOWS (Gerton) Private stocked pond enjoy fishing and swimming or a game of basketball, badminton, volleyball or horseshoes. Take a hike on nearby trails. WIFI, hot tub, paddle boat and rowboat. $64-$155 nt, $384-$895 WK

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Memorial Day Weekend Availability at Waynesville Bed and Breakfast

OAK HILL ON LOVE LANE  Waynesville North Carolina. Enjoy all the Memorial Day Weekend festivities and come "Home" to the comfort of a quiet veranda, high end beds and bedding, gourmet breakfast, wireless internet, flat screen TVs, fireplaces in every room, locally produced all-natural soaps and lotions. Walk to downtown activities and dining. $150-$235 per night

Waynesville Block Party

May  29,  Waynesville North Carolina.   Block Party   Downtown is Alive at Night, dancing in the street with live bands, 7-10pm, children’s area, eats & treats, many shops & restaurants open, a portion of Main St. is closed.


Downtown Waynesville is a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike. It's big enough to be interesting and small enough to still feel homey. With cool summers, dramatic autumns, mild winters, lush springtime, you will find Southern hospitality and small town charm.

WNC Chefs Challenge 2010 Each Tuesday in Asheville

May 25, 6:30 PM , Competitions at the Flying Frog Cafe,1 Battery Park Ave, Asheville North Carolina -  Asheville Final at the Expo Center on the WNC Agricultural Grounds. The weekly heats for the WNC Chefs Challenge take place every Tuesday, starting May 18. Fourteen chefs will pair off in head-to-head and will have access to the same pantry, but will be given a secret ingredient the day of the event that must be featured in their culinary creations.

You decide the winner using the same guidelines as a professional food critic! Attendees will enjoy three fantastic creations from each chef, without knowing which chef has created each dish, and will score the dishes to determine who advances to the final competition. Tickets to these culinary events are only $39 per guest (not including drinks, tax, and gratuity).  Make Your Reservations For The Weekly Challenges Here!

The final  two chefs will battle it out on Saturday, August 14, in an Iron Chef-style competition during the WNC Magazine  Asheville Wine & Food Festival Grand Tasting held at the Expo Center on the WNC Agricultural Grounds Campus near the Asheville Regional Airport.

Asheville Pet-Friendly Bed and Breakfast

BLAKE HOUSE INN BED AND BREAKFAST Asheville North Carolina. Pet-friendly rooms, child-friendly, wheelchair accessible first floor room with whirlpool tub, off-street parking, wedding/reception facilities. $110 - $165 night.

Our South Asheville bed and breakfast lodging accommodations and hospitality promise to welcome and pamper you for as long as you are here. Blake House Inn is one of the few Asheville bed and breakfasts that enthusiastically welcomes children of all ages as well as pets with no size restrictions. We have 6 pet friendly guestrooms for our four-legged guests to choose from and all breeds are encouraged. We have seen dogs as small as 4 1/2 pounds all the way up to 150 pounds and we love every one!

Grand Opening at Biltmore's Antler Hill Village

May 20 - 23 Asheville North Carolina. Biltmore's Antler Hill Village Grand Opening Join the party as we officially open Antler Hill Village— with toe-tapping live music and fun demonstrations. Experience more of Biltmore's story at our newest gathering space located where estate families socialized a century ago.

Year around activities at Antler Hill Village ( included in the Estate admission):
Winery - Delight in free wine tastings and a self-guided visit to see how we make award-winning wines
The Biltmore Legacy - Learn more about how the Vanderbilts lived with exhibits featuring historical family photos and objects from the Biltmore collection.
Village Green - Relax with music and storytelling daily in the afternoon.
Farm - Glimpse farm life in the early 1900s with knowledgeable interpreters and exhibits. Meet friendly animals in the Farmyard and explore the Kitchen Garden.
Free Cell Phone Tour - Learn more about the history of this area beginning May 20 with our free Antler Hill Village audio tour. Look for signs with more information available by calling the toll-free 800 numbers.

Stay in a Restored Mansion in Asheville

The Lion and the Rose, downtown Asheville North Carolina.  This Asheville restored mansion offers rooms & suites with fireplaces, fridge, full GOURMET breakfast, WIFI, 24hr guest pantry, robes - walk to downtown from prime location in Asheville's historic Monford district.  $140-$225 nt.

Open Studio Tour in Asheville

May 22-23   ASHEVILLE   Kenilworth Artists Association Open Studio Tour  23 artists will represent a wide range of media including glass, fabric, wood, paper, pottery, paintings, mixed media and photography. Free rides to studios on Asheville’s Historic Trolley will be available throughout both days. Hourly artist demonstrations will be featured during the two-day event.

Mountain Lodge in Asheville

BENT CREEK LODGE Asheville North Carolina. Incredible Mountain setting and views, fireplace, WIFI, delicious breakfast. 10 distinctly decorated rooms plus a 3 bd vacation rental. Hiking trails on site, large decks and wrap-around porch, whirlpool tubs. $145-$185 per night, $913-$1166 per week.   Packages and Specials offered.

Asheville = Beer City USA?

Now through the end of American Craft Beer Week on May 23 you can help make Asheville North Carolina the sole winner of the title, Favorite Beer City USA. Last year's vote ended in a statistical tie between Asheville and Portland Oregon. BeerCity USA 2010 is a chance for local beer communities to express their enthusiasm and support for their local breweries and local better beer bars, restaurants, stores and distributors. Most of us now understand the value of buying local for food. Shouldn't it be the same for beer?  VOTE NOW

Asheville currently offers 10 microbreweries,  a rocking beer tour, a world-renowned specialty beer store and five annual beer festivals. Need more? Check out the complete scoop on Asheville’s beer scene. 

Asheville's 7th Annual Monford Music and Arts Festival this Saturday

May 22   downtown Asheville North Carolina.     7th annual Montford Music and Arts festival    A day of great music and crafts in a historic neighborhood setting. Dancing by world famous Ira Berstein accompanied by John Hermann and oldies music by West Sound. Tasty food and family activities. FREE

Asheville Bed and Breakfast offers Free Night

ABERDEEN INN  downtown Asheville North Carolina. View the mountains surrounding Asheville from a large wraparound porch! Full gourmet breakfast included. All home baked breads and complimentary beverages including wine, beer and soft drinks. WIFI. Pay for 6 nights get the 7th night FREE. $120-$195 nt

Asheville Restaurant needs your vote TODAY!

ONE DAY VOTING 5/15/10 - Help Asheville restaurant Sunny Point Café win the title of “America’s Best Breakfast” on Good Morning America - ONE DAY VOTING 5/15 - CLICK HERE

 Sunny Point Café offers breakfast, lunch or dinner, with local flavors that come through in creative and delecious dishes with their famous breakfast menu served all day. Enjoy  handmade desserts and al fresco dining on the patio.

Resort Lodging Packages & Specials in Lake Lure North Carolina

Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure, 112 Mountains Blvd, Lake Lure North Carolina. Enjoy your summer fun more with vacation packages and specials at one of Western North Carolina's favorite destinations:

A Girlfriends Getaway 2-night Spring Spa Package

Deluxe Stay & Play Spring Golf Package

Family Fun & Free Chimney Rock Park Package
Family Fun Fireworks Packages Advance Purchase Discounts

 

Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure offers 2,900 acres of beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain scenery and activities and amenities for the entire family. With golf, tennis, spa, swimming, boating and much more, each season is filled with everything a mountain vacation should be. http://rumblingbald.com/

SNOWBIRD LODGE Hosts Special Night of Music

May 21-23, Snowbird Mountain Lodge, 4633 Santeetlah Road, Robbinsville North Carolina. A special weekend at Snowbird Lodge features the acoustical duo Lou and Lynn Wamp. Lou is an acclaimed resonator guitar player, instructor and recording artist. Lou and Lynn have arranged and composed a variety of music for duet, played on a variety of instruments including guitars, mandolins, fiddle, dobro and bass.

Snowbird Lodge May special rate reductions* for multiple night stays. Stay 1-2 nights and save $5 per night, stay 3-4 nights and save $10 per night, stay 5 or more nights and save $20 per night. http://www.snowbirdlodge.com/

*Rates are subject to change. Discounts apply to current posted rates. No other discounts can be used in conjunction with the May special. Offer good through May, 2010. Special Rate not available for Memorial Day Weekend.

Mother's Day in the Mountains: Lodging and Golf Special

The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort and Spa Waynesville North Carolina. Mother's Day Package - $179 includes accommodations, roses, dinner for two or golf for two, Mother's Day Brunch for two.

Mother's Day in the Mountains: Queen for a Day at Brevard's La Petite Spa

La Petite Spa, Rosman Hwy (64 West), Brevard north Carolina. Mother's Day Specials:

QUEEN FOR A DAY PACKAGE
CLASSIC EUROPEAN FACIAL,
30 MINUTE SWEDISH MASSAGE, TRADITIONAL PEDICURE,
GLO MINERAL MAKEOVER.
TAKE HOME GLO PRESSED POWDER,
GLO BLUSH AND GLO LIP POLISH PLUS LUNCH - $200

IT’S YOUR DAY
SPECIALITY FACIAL, 60 MINUTE SWEDISH MASSAGE,
TRADITIONAL PEDICURE AND LUNCH - $155

TOES IN THE WATER
LA PETITE SPA PEDICURE, 30 MINUTE SAUNA PLUS
A FREE OPI POLISH OF YOUR CHOICE. - $45

COMING UP ROSES
EUROPEAN ROSE MUD WRAP AND A ROSE FACIAL
PLUS A FREE BOMB BATH FIZZ - $130

Mother's Day in the Mountains: Lodging Special in Brevard

BRADLEY CREEK LODGE AND VACATION RENTALS   Brevard North Carolina. Discounts for multiple unit rentals. Treat Mom and the whole clan! Great for family reunion, corporate retreats, groups. A mountaintop retreat with waterfalls, fire pit, screened gazebo, stone Celtic meditation area, large observation deck, porches, game room, conference area.