Romance in the mountains of Asheville at the award-winning Sourwood Inn is the perfect place to celebrate your love! Asheville is often referred to as the "Paris of the South," and our romantic mountain lodge makes for a perfect Asheville Honeymoon. A Mountain Retreat Surrounded by …
Asheville outdoor activities
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 …
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, …
Everything you need to know about the Florence Nature Preserve
Hiking around the Asheville area is extraordinary, with literally hundreds of options close to the Sourwood Inn. This past Sunday, we awoke to beautiful blue skies and mild temperatures and knew it was a perfect day to hike and picnic. We originally planned to hike the newly created Wildcat Rock …
What are the best outdoor activities in Asheville?
Many of Asheville's treasures are found in the great outdoors! There is something very special about our thriving mountain community that is the ultimate outdoor playground for your outdoor activities. .Visitor's can imagine what it's like to live in the lap of luxury as a Vanderbilt and …