NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA Everett Hotel Bryson City, NC • 828-488-1976 theeveretthotel.com a b c From the moment you enter the lobby, you’ll understand why this downtown hotel is a special place. Built in 1905, the renovated bank building offers 10 luxuriously-appointed rooms with upscale baths, and a rooftop terrace with open fireplace and beautiful mountain views. The full, hot breakfast is complimentary. Preferential reservations are available for hotel guests for evening dining in The Bistro, our on-site restaurant and bar known for contemporary American cuisine and signature craft cocktails. Gideon Ridge Inn Blowing Rock, NC • 828-295-3644 gideonridge.com a Gideon Ridge Inn has 10 delightful guestrooms with mountain breezes, French doors, and stone terraces. Intimate walking paths lead you through elegant gardens on the grounds of this beautiful Blowing Rock bed and breakfast. Enjoy ceiling fans, wicker chairs, antiques, and good books. Fine breakfasts to linger over. Earl Grey Tea and fresh-baked shortbread cookies to savor. Bedrooms with warm fireplaces and comfortable sitting areas. Crisp cotton bed linens and well-appointed bathrooms. Lazy Bear Lodge Vilas, NC • 828-963-9201 lazy-bear-lodge.com a A romantic B&B retreat situated in the North Carolina Mountains of Valle Crucis. The lodge is a five-bedroom modern log cabin perched on a mountainside overlooking spectacular vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains and valley below. Only minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk. Three rooms feature private balconies where guests can relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife. NORTH CAROLINA Lodge at River Run Banner Elk, NC • 828-260-1352 thelodgeatriverrun.com a The Lodge at River Run offers modern rustic accommodations in the Blue Ridge Mountains. All of our five beautifully decorated bedrooms have private baths and modern amenities. The linens and beds are of the highest quality, and every attention to detail has been well thought out. Each bedroom faces the beautiful Elk River, where you can hear the sound of the rushing water as gentle breezes permeate your senses. Oak Hill on Love Lane Bed & Breakfast Inn Waynesville, NC • 828-456-7037 oakhillonlovelane.com a d Oak Hill on Love Lane offers luxury services and amenities in the relaxed, cozy comfort of a bed and breakfast. Located in Western North Carolina, halfway between Great Smoky Mountains National Park and downtown Asheville, the 1898 historic mountain-view property has been meticulously maintained and updated to create a cozy, relaxed atmosphere that combines original features of handcrafted workmanship with modern conveniences and comfort. Owner’s dogs live on premise and love to have other dogs visit. Orchard Inn & Newman’s Restaurant & Spa Saluda, NC • 828-749-5471 orchardinn.com a b c d Our elegant mountain retreat is nestled on 12 peaceful acres, 30 miles southeast of Asheville, just outside the charming historic town of Saluda. Built in 1926, the Inn has nine rooms plus five cottages and two luxury suites. With beautiful gardens, hiking trail, spa, and fine-dining farm-to-table restaurant, it’s the perfect destination for a peaceful getaway. Enjoy gracious hospitality, luxurious amenities, and award-winning food in a beautiful four-season setting. Amenities Key a Wi-Fi b electric vehicle charger c restaurant d pet-friendly e swimming pool Select Registry’s Inn Scene Spring/Summer 2023 59