Recreation
Find your trail
Guided hikes, waterfalls, pickleball and seasonal adventures, all in Pisgah Forest at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Every week
Built into every stay
Our guides match the trail to you, from easy walks to challenging climbs, and adjust as your strength builds over the week.
Guided hikes, easy to challenging
Waterfalls and long-range vistas
Pickleball on our three courts
Time to slow down by the water
Hiking and trail walking
Daily guided hikes on trails chosen for your pace, with waterfalls and mountain views along the way.
Pickleball
Three courts at the Outdoor Living Center, for first-timers and regulars alike.
Recurve archery
Learn to draw, aim and release with a guide at your side. A favorite for building focus.
Nature education
Get to know the plants and wildlife of one of the few temperate rainforests in the U.S.
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Mountains, rivers and forest trails all around you
Seasonal
When the season is right
Depending on the time of year and the weather, your week can include a few more adventures.
Fly fishing
Learn to cast on clear mountain streams.
Horseback riding
Ride private trails through the forest.
Ziplining
See the forest canopy from above.
Kayaking and tubing
Float the French Broad River.
Stand-up paddleboarding
Glide across calm mountain lakes.
Gardening
Get your hands in the soil in our garden and greenhouse.
Plus seasonal outings like summer sunrise hikes, fall festivals and holiday meals. Ask us what is running during your dates.
Paddleboarding on a mountain lake
Sunset over the Blue Ridge
Gardening together
Pickleball Week
Want more?
Private sessions
Book one-on-one time with a guide for all-level hiking, fly fishing or archery. Ask Guest Services during your stay, or tell us when you plan your retreat.
Plan a week outdoors
Tell us how active you would like to be, and we will help shape your week around it.