High Country Luxury: Where to Stay in the Shadow of Grandfather Mountain
The rugged high country around Grandfather Mountain has gained a collection of lodges that pair serious wilderness access with genuine indulgence.
The high country of the northwestern mountains is North Carolina at its most rugged — and, increasingly, its most refined.
Wilderness with a wine list
Around Grandfather Mountain, a collection of lodges now offers the rare combination of true wilderness access and genuine luxury. Guests hike serious trails by day and return to fine dining and deep soaking tubs by night.
The properties are designed to frame the landscape, with vast windows and outdoor spaces oriented toward the peaks.
Adventure, softened
The formula appeals to travelers who want the mountains without the deprivation — the summit and the spa, the trail and the tasting menu.
In the shadow of one of the East's most dramatic peaks, hospitality has learned to match the setting: wild at the doorstep, indulgent within.
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