Imagine a 245-year old romantic cabin so captivating it inspired the writings of literary greats F. Scott Fitzgerald & Ernest Hemingway. Picture sunlight flowing through the vaulted ceiling skylight in your intimate cottage that was once the studio for a renowned portrait artist in the 1920s. Envision a relaxing evening on our veranda sipping tea or your favorite scotch from our collection of over 30 single-malts while watching the sun sink behind the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Championship golf, superb art & antique shopping, waterfall hikes & winery tours, intimate couples massage… these experiences & more can be found at our inviting, distinctive retreat nestled in Historic Tryon just south of Asheville off I-26. Recognized in Southern Living, Fodor’s, Our State Magazine, & listed on the National Historic Registry with 13 consecutive 4-Diamond awards, the hospitality of the “Hidden Gem of Tryon” embraces guests as they create memories that will last a lifetime.
Carter's Cellar : Our charming, full service Fox and Hounds Bar offers a wide range of libations, as well as a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list.
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Bed & Breakfast
Please visit our website http://pinecrestinn.com for romance packages & weekly/seasonal specials.
Gathering Place
The 1906 Pine Crest Inn awaits you with its 33 affordable rooms, luxurious suites, intimate cottages, romantic cabins, award winning restaurant, & beautiful year-round flowering gardens make it a perfect destination for any occasion. We would love to customize your destination wedding, reception & rehearsal dinner, family reunion, church retreat, girlfriend getaway, private lunch or dinner, bridal or baby shower, or romantic weekend getaway.
Our two-story modern conference center features three conference rooms & is ideal for corporate meetings, planning sessions, & executive retreats. A full complement of Audio/Video equipment is available, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Our wine cellar is the 2nd largest in the Carolinas & receives the prestigious Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. The list features selections from wine regions around the world, including numerous “Cult Cabs” from Napa Valley and Single-Vineyard Pinot Noirs from Oregon. Weekly wine tastings & celebrity wine dinners & candlelight room service options complete your experience.
The Fox & Hounds bar is the perfect place to unwind after a long trip or a busy day exploring the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. In addition to our award-winning wine cellar, we offer over 30 different specialty beers, and a complete array of spirits, including small-batch bourbons, sipping tequilas, and over 40 brands of gin & vodka for making your favorite martini.
The Inn & Restaurant are both smoke free; however smoking is permitted outside on our porches & verandas.
Meals served only by reservation. Phone: 828-859-9135
Toll Free: 800-633-3001
NOTE: The First Peak of the Blue Ridge does not manage any lodging. Use the information in the purple box to contact this property directly for rates, availability and other information. Thanks!