While staying at the Sourwood Inn, your hiking options are endless. The inn is located north of Asheville and just a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. One of the more popular hiking trails in the area is Graveyard Fields, including beautiful waterfalls. Here you will find cooler summer …
Best Hiking Trails in Western North Carolina-Part 1 of 5
Five Top Picks for Best Hiking Trails Spend a week at Sourwood Inn exploring the wonderful outdoor activities and lunch and dinner options in the beautiful small mountain towns. The Asheville area includes many excellent" best hiking trails " in Western North Carolina. Our five top picks …
How to plan a “Bucket List” Asheville Romantic Getaway
Romantic time away is precious and essential! When you plan your much-needed Asheville Romantic Getaway, you will want to make sure all the details are romantic, fun, and memorable. Fortunately, Asheville and our surrounding area have something for everyone. A "Bucket List" Asheville romantic …
Springtime in Asheville- Our Favorite Things to Do
Springtime in Asheville is quite magical! More daylight, warmer temps, blooming flowers, budding leaves, birds singing, and the bees buzzing- you get the picture- we all want to be outdoors and celebrating springtime in Asheville. Welcome spring with a trip to Asheville and stay at the VERY …
Historic Saluda, NC- “The Heart of America” Part 2
We started this series after realizing there are so many quaint towns and hardworking people that surround Asheville, representing the old fashion "Heart of America" we are all missing. Within these historic towns, you'll find officials that want to preserve their history, hardworking farmers, …
Proal’s Wine Pairing with Norman’s Skinny Pork Chops
Happy to announce that we will be sharing a Wine Pairing Segment written by our very own Proal Perry for Norman Van Aken's online cooking classes. You can learn more about Norman and his cooking classes here. As many know, Proal has an extensive background in a 25+ year career in wine importing and …
19 of the Best and Unique Asheville Restaurants
At the best restaurants in Asheville, world-class chefs use the unique culinary roots of Appalachian cuisine to create interesting and unique dishes. Asheville has an unmatched creative vibe that is fueled by a collaborative spirit between chefs, local farmers, foragers, and food artisans. …
Revana Wine Tasting Weekend in Asheville
If you love extraordinary wine paired with Farm to Table food, you'll want to reserve your spot in the Sourwood Inn's Revana Wine Tasting Weekend, April 29th - May 1st. This wine tasting event is unique in that Revana Family Vineyards spans over three site-specific areas, including the iconic Napa …
This Asheville road itinerary will make you want to pack your bags now!
Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains make this a much sought-after destination! Our luxurious lodge is only 20 minutes from downtown Asheville and the famous Biltmore Estate, yet nestled on Elk Mountain, less than a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Here you will find quiet trails, …
Best Mountain Getaway Package in Asheville
Getaway Mountain Package Breathtaking mountain views and delicious dining sets the stage for an unforgettable Asheville mountain getaway! At Sourwood Inn, we have been perfecting our dining menu and creating a two-night Wine and Dine Package that your pocketbook will surely …
