So peaceful, a great getaway! In the NC mountains learning…read morecrafts and eating very well. It's a great time!

I went here with group of people from my life long learning club…read more The scenery is breathtaking, wonderful clean air, and a few narrow walking trails. The rooms are basic rural with dark wood furniture, rustic pattern bedspreads. Perhaps a bit musty but there is heat, and working clean bathrooms. The food basic, the salad bar probably the best food of the buffet, coffee was good, staff friendly. Internet reception very limited, A bell is rung at 7:30 am to wake you up and again for breakfast at 8 am, 12:30 lunch and 6 pm for dinner. The road to Wild Acres is very narrow, sharp curves and very winding, no guard rails, and somewhat scarry. I enjoyed myself once there but also glad to leave those narrow rural steep mountain roads. I didn't see any bears although I was told it was bear hunting season. The resort is open for April through October.

I have never written a bad review before but I feel so strongly about our experience I just had the…read moreshare. We had lunch/brunch today with several friends. It had to be one of the Worst meals I've had in a long time. Out of the 10 meals, only 3 people enjoyed theirs. One of the couples in our group had eaten here several times and they said they have never had a bad experience until today. The biggest complaint was with the roasted vegetables. They were not just roasted they were incinerated and apparently the chef tried to mask that with salt! Doesn't sound like a big deal but 3 of us had a meal that was centered around the vegetables. Holy smokes every meal except the shrimp and grits was brining with salt. Another concern was that we arrived with reservations at 12:00. It was 2:30 when we left. The restaurant was not busy. I have No intention of returning.

We made Valentine's Day reservations four months in advance, noting that one of us was vegetarian…read more Less than 24 hours before our scheduled reservation, we received a text from the restaurant that they would not accommodate vegetarians. This left us scrambling to make alternative dinner plans on one of the busiest nights of the year, which was not how we intended to spend the holiday. Blanton House's lack of flexibility, empathy, and remorse was shocking, and we will not attempt to go back.

We just attended a birthday party here for an 8 year old. It was such fun. The venue is…read moreappropriately rustic & kid friendly, there was plenty of seating available. We had several children who had never ridden a horse before (a few adults as well) who were thrilled to have a chance to ride. They had several interesting reptiles, goats, bunnies and a Patagonian Mara to pet and learn about. We brought the picnic & had a lovely day. Thank you Lazy C Farms!

Took my kids today and they loved it! Our trainer Did such a great job making it a memorable time…read more Kids won't stop talking about it. They learned to take care of the horses before and after the ride . They even braided the horses tail. Very happy with our experience. Thank you!!!!

Girls just wanna have Fun! My daughters had the need for speed, so we headed out to find Marion Hot…read moreWheelz! It was nestled inside of an indoor, mall-like building. Once in, we found it clean and friendly! We skated & snacked. Fun place for kids & groups!

to rollerskating room so much because the is so rollerskate there the walls can help you stopread more

If you're coming for modern technology and conveniences, this place is not for you. If you hate…read morenature, this is not the place for you. If you hate God or Christians, it's also not the place for you. However, if you like nature, the mountains, picturesque scenes and are looking for peace and quiet then this is your venture. I came here for a lawyer's meditation retreat and the view from my window was amazing. It overlooked the lake and I felt like I was in the movie "Dirty Dancing." I had a private room and the layout was interesting with the sink and mirror outside the bathroom (no TV either) but the closet was huge as was the bed. I'd love to come back with a significant other or to do writing since this feels like a perfect writer's refuge. I also make it through Lookout Trail, which is a challenging route so if you're a smoker, not in the best health, have issues with heights or aren't used to climbing you may want to pick an easier route. However there are trails for all skill levels so there should be something for everyone. I had a bunch of childhood flashbacks to camping trips so you may also like it here if you like camping. The staff I met was great and happy to help with any issues. I've recommended this place to family and considering my family are Christians from NC and my nephew recently graduated from a Christian school there, I'm surprised they'd not heard of this place.

Quiet, beautiful location with nearby hotel and Lake Susan. Perfect for small conferences.read more

The wines are among the best in the Blue Ridge Mountain area, plus the views are superb and…read moreexceeded only by the graciousness of the hosts.

We stopped by on a foggy/ rainy December Friday. We opted for the flight and were able to pick out…read moreour 4 wines- they only had reds and roses to choose from though. It was a bit pricey but the wine was good. The views were amazing! They had a nice porch and patio with seating that overlooked the vineyard and the mountains. They also had blankets that we could borrow to use during our stay which was nice since it was cold! There was also a fire pit but it wasn't lit while we were there. They had seating inside as well. There was a good selection of Ashe county cheese and crackers for purchase to snack on. Would go back!

My husband's High School Reunion was held here. It is the perfect venue. There is ample parking,…read moreplenty of seating and super clean restrooms. The view over the pond with all the stars in the sky is amazing and so peaceful. There is even a stage for live music and a playground for the kiddos. The tour of the tiny house revealed a cozy hideaway for a quaint, quiet retreat. I highly recommend this venue for your next gathering and the tiny house for a cozy getaway!

We used the Farm at 159 for our Sunday School party. It was great. Everyone was able to park and…read morehad no problem walking into the covered picnic table area. There was room for our food and plenty of places to sit and eat. We even played bingo and had a great time. The owner made sure all the lights were working and the bathrooms were clean and accessible. It was so peaceful and really made a great impression. Many of our class members are telling family about the tiny house for when they come in from out of tow. Highly reccommend this place!

We had our daughter's wedding at The Venue at Knot Hill on May 25, 2024. From the moment that we…read morewere introduced to the place we were met with a desire to make this event as special as possible. They have gone above and beyond with the details to make any event not only go smoothly, but to be as comfortable as possible with every need being met. We 100% recommend this Venue as a place to hold your next event.

From the owner: The Venue at Knot Hill was founded by The Humphries family…read more The venue sits on 48 acres of land that has been in the family for over 100 years. Following his daughter's vision, Chad Humphries decided to build this venue to share the beauty of this property with everyone. Beginning with a dream, this venue was drawn on a piece of notebook paper and built with love as friends and family pitched in to help see this dream become a reality.

There is nothing negative I can say about Twisted. Vines. Always very pleasant…read more My favorite time to be there is Winter, summer, spring and fall. Good service, the wine best I have ever tasted and the location perfect.

I have been there many times and they are the best! I love their choice of wines, friendly service…read moreand just a very relaxing place to visit. My only request is to stay open more hours and also on Sunday's we would all appreciate that :-) Bob R