Guidebook For The Rutherfordton Retreat
Our Favorite Places
Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) is the ultimate destination for all who love horses, outdoor living, and an active lifestyle. Home of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018, TIEC offers first-class facilities for equestrian events of all levels and disciplines. Located in the Blue Ridge Foothills of Mill Spring, NC, the competition experience is complemented by diverse onsite restaurants, a variety of shops, relaxing lodging getaways, family entertainment, and more.
Pre-COVID they had Saturday Night Lights with tons of family fun activities. The Italian place has amazing food! Highly recommend checking it out!
Check their website for events! https://tryon.coth.com/page/this-week
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Tryon International Equestrian Center
25 International BlvdTryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) is the ultimate destination for all who love horses, outdoor living, and an active lifestyle. Home of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018, TIEC offers first-class facilities for equestrian events of all levels and disciplines. Located in the Blue Ridge Foothills of Mill Spring, NC, the competition experience is complemented by diverse onsite restaurants, a variety of shops, relaxing lodging getaways, family entertainment, and more.
Pre-COVID they had Saturday Night Lights with tons of family fun activities. The Italian place has amazing food! Highly recommend checking it out!
Check their website for events! https://tryon.coth.com/page/this-week
Extraordinary wine and exceptional hospitality every time we visit! The views are stunning any time of the year! Totally kid friendly too! Check their events! They host outdoor movies in the summer on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Mountain Brook Vineyards
731 Phillips Dairy RdExtraordinary wine and exceptional hospitality every time we visit! The views are stunning any time of the year! Totally kid friendly too! Check their events! They host outdoor movies in the summer on Friday and Saturday nights.
If you can't make it to the Vineyard in Hendersonville be sure to stop by the tasting room for a local wine tasting and incredible cuisine.
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The Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room & Bistro
438 Main StIf you can't make it to the Vineyard in Hendersonville be sure to stop by the tasting room for a local wine tasting and incredible cuisine.
Be sure to check out the river walk for an awesome photo op! Tons of cute local shops and restaurants. Gem mining and Old Time Photos for fun with the kiddos!
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Chimney Rock
Be sure to check out the river walk for an awesome photo op! Tons of cute local shops and restaurants. Gem mining and Old Time Photos for fun with the kiddos!
Things To Do In The Area
Enjoy gorgeous mountain views while swimming at the beach or rent a pontoon boat or kayak to explore the lake!
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Lake Lure
Enjoy gorgeous mountain views while swimming at the beach or rent a pontoon boat or kayak to explore the lake!
Sightseeing
The perfect photo op, with stunning mountain views, gorgeous blooming flowers of all kinds, and an adorable fairy garden. Be sure to make a stop here on your way to Ashville or Chimney rock.
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Ibridge yeFlowering yeLake Lure
3070 Memorial HwyThe perfect photo op, with stunning mountain views, gorgeous blooming flowers of all kinds, and an adorable fairy garden. Be sure to make a stop here on your way to Ashville or Chimney rock.
Numerous hiking and biking trails where you can see gorgeous waterfalls and stunning sceneries. Be sure to stop at Looking Glass Falls. Just a few steps off the road to see this waterfall. Sliding Rock is super fun in summer and such an experience! Slide down a real waterfall!
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Pisgah National Forest
Numerous hiking and biking trails where you can see gorgeous waterfalls and stunning sceneries. Be sure to stop at Looking Glass Falls. Just a few steps off the road to see this waterfall. Sliding Rock is super fun in summer and such an experience! Slide down a real waterfall!
Local winery in a beautiful setting. Great wine!
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Burntshirt Vineyards
2695 Sugarloaf RdLocal winery in a beautiful setting. Great wine!
So much history in one house! Be sure to visit Antler Village while you are there. Tons of cute shops, restaurants and the winery!
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StSo much history in one house! Be sure to visit Antler Village while you are there. Tons of cute shops, restaurants and the winery!
The water is a little chilly but what a cool experience sliding down a real live waterfall! Bring towels and wear your swim suit. Water shoes HIGHLY recommended!
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Sliding Rock
The water is a little chilly but what a cool experience sliding down a real live waterfall! Bring towels and wear your swim suit. Water shoes HIGHLY recommended!
Gorgeous waterfalls, just steps away from the road. You can even swim in it! Be sure to stop at Looking Glass Falls on your way to Sliding Rock!
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Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Gorgeous waterfalls, just steps away from the road. You can even swim in it! Be sure to stop at Looking Glass Falls on your way to Sliding Rock!
When fall hits you MUST drive the Blue Ridge Parkway to see the gorgeous leaves changing color!
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayWhen fall hits you MUST drive the Blue Ridge Parkway to see the gorgeous leaves changing color!
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StGreat hiking just 20 minutes away!
Food scene
Our favorite local joint to grab a bite to eat. Kid friendly, Great outdoor area with a sand box for kids to play in.
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Copper Penny Grill Rutherfordton
131 N Washington StOur favorite local joint to grab a bite to eat. Kid friendly, Great outdoor area with a sand box for kids to play in.
Rutherford Thai
123 W 2nd StTHE BEST THAI FOOD IN TOWN!
The best mountain flatbread pizzas around right on the broad River! Be sure to tell them we sent you!
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Stagecoach Saloon
339 Main StreetThe best mountain flatbread pizzas around right on the broad River! Be sure to tell them we sent you!
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Farm Experiences At The Rutherfordton Ranch!
Be sure to reach out to us at least one week prior to your stay to book your memorable farm experience. Feed the baby goats, petting zoo with feed to hand feed the animals, baby goat experience (the ultimate Instagram photo op), or a private goat yoga session. You even have the opportunity to leave with your very own pet Holland Lop bunny to always remember your experience on the farm! Please email therutherfordtonretreat@gmail.com to schedule any of these special events. Additional fees will apply.