CONTACT
828-707-1162

logo ×

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Here comes Memorial Day and just around the corner is June!  It’s Summer Camp time! Whether child or adult you’re probably traveling in groups to your summer getaway in the mountains.

Memorial Day and Father’s Day availability

Homes at Inspired Getaway are booked Memorial Day weekend (except for the new one that just came on board – click here for details) but it’s not too late to begin planning for Father’s Day (June 16) or for July 4th.  Plan your dad’s beer, bicycling or golf trip now!

Heads Up! July 4th is a Loooong Weekend

This year July 4th is on a Thursday so many people will probably take the long weekend and book Wednesday through Sunday.  Start making your plans now and check out all of our available homes here.  Escape the heat and book your retreat now!

An exclusive opportunity for Groups

If you’re visiting as a Group, then check out an exclusive in the vacation rental market only offered by Inspired Getaway – an entire 3 acre green-built development neighborhood village where groups can stay together without having to “stay” together.  There are now 5 homes available that are clustered together in one development.  Each family or couple can rent their own home and yet be within walking distance to other family or friends.  No need to spread out in vacation rentals across the Asheville area when you can be together in a convenient location with each group having their own kitchen, bathrooms and common spaces.  Better yet, you don’t have to rent an entire estate – each couple or group can stay in their own home.  Learn more about this short term rental vacation village here or just check out our properties and book now!

Summer is here – enjoy it together!

April – Summer begins in the Mountains

You know it’s summer when The Biltmore House announces Biltmore Blooms begins April 1st.  This annual event is a flowering splendor that runs until May 23rd.  It begins with tulips and then changes over to poppies, snapdragons and pansies in May.  To see the entire schedule of what is expected to bloom when, click here.

Tulips at Biltmore Estate NC Arboretum Orchid Festival

 

Then on April 6th the NC Arboretum hosts the Orchid Festival (click here for details).

But this is just the beginning.  May brings more flowers and more exciting events for visitors and residents to enjoy Asheville, NC.

May 2019 Calendar

With all of these activities, vacation rental reservations will increase (we’re already seeing that happen).  So, don’t delay and get your schedule together and book one of our fabulous homes.

Group Lodging

If you’re planning on visiting as a group, we have an exclusive village of clustered short term vacation rentals.  Homes are within walking distance to each other, allowing for the convenience of your group to stay together but not “together.” Each family or couple can have their own living and sleeping space, kitchen and baths and yet visit with other members of the group.

The village of vacation rentals is known as “Cedar Cliff Village” .

Ridgeview Farmhouse

Magnolia Mountain Home

Attention: Leaf Lookers and Fall Lovers – Asheville hotel rates have hit an all time high for the Fall season – $500/night rates as reported by the Citizen-Times (click here to read full article). Fall season is when Asheville lodging sees its highest rates and occupancy. Just like summer is the peak time at the beach, Asheville is the go to location for vacationers and family relatives to visit for a spell, hike and enjoy the beautiful landscape provided by the mountains.

Have no fear – there is an alternative!
 
Short term rentals and homestays have become popular and this is the time to make the best use of them. A homestay is nice (where you stay in someone’s bedroom or apartment that is attached to the main homeowner’s home or property) but if you want a home all to yourself, your group or family, then you should consider a short term luxury vacation rental. Inspired Getaway’s properties sleep anywhere from 6 to 8 people and feature privacy with luxury amenities like hot tubs and fireplaces. For half the rate the going hotel rate, you can get so much more!

Hurry and book soon! Visit www.InspiredGetaway.com for properties and availability.

A town that has “Keep Asheville Weird” as a slogan is bound to have an interesting Halloween. While we may be weird, we are also a lot of fun especially for families. Here’s our 3 step guide to enjoying fall in Asheville (if you read to the end, there’s a bonus):

  1. Inspired Getaway rental properties happen to be very close to one such great Family Fall Festival location: Hickory Nut Gap Farm located just a couple of miles from Mountain Magnolia Home and Taylor Ranch Retreat where there is a pick your own pumpkin patch, hayrides, pet farm animals and more (read below).
  2. Asheville also offers ways to give back with the Eliada Homes Corn Maze where all proceeds benefit the children of Eliada. Enjoy hayrides, story trails and tube slides and more!
  3. Of course, it wouldn’t be Halloween with a little bit of Trick or Treating. Below we’ve listed a few great locations.

FALL AT HICKORY NUT GAP FARM

PUMPKIN PATCH – Before you begin any Halloween planning, you must have the first ingredient – Pumpkins! You can now pick them up at Hickory Nut Gap Farm ranging from mini-size to full-size jack-o-lanterns for $2, $5 – $7.
CORN MAZE – Then, on October 20th you can return for the Spooky Maze and Costume Contest for Kids. Register Here ($9 for kids 5 and up)

Description – “A haunted corn maze, filled with spooky specters and ghastly ghouls! Followed up by a costume parade for big and little Halloweenies and a family friendly dance party! A local goodies bag will be provided for each little monster, and there will be drinks, snacks, a fire for roasting weenies and making s’mores. Put on your deadliest duds and freakiest faces to face this Spooky Maze! If you love taking your family to KidHop AND Halloweening, this party’s for you and your crew. All ages welcome. 7 – 9pm”

FALL FESTIVAL – Any weekend between now and November 5th, you can take your pick from all kinds of fun fall activities at the Farm:

NEW THIS YEAR a farm-wide scavenger hunt with kid-friendly prizes. We also have rides available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am – 3pm for an additional cost. Hay rides and Kiddie Cart rides are $3 each, and horse rides are $7 each.
September 1 – November 4, 2018
MONDAY AND TUESDAY! “Half-Price” Family Day: $4
Wednesday-Sunday: $8
More information and see other great activities at the Farm?
Visit www.HickoryNutGapFarm.com or gps your way to: 57 SUGAR HOLLOW ROAD • FAIRVIEW, NC 28730. Remember, it’s just a couple of miles from all of our vacation rentals.

ELIADA HOMES CORN MAZE

If you want to give back while enjoying your Halloween fall festivities, then visit the Eliada Homes Corn Maze where ALL proceeds benefit the children of Eliada:

“Eliada’s mission is Helping Children Succeed. We provide a cradle to career continuum of services for over 700 children and youth annually. In partnership with families, we meet basic needs and provide positive child and youth development programming to all ages.”

Our giant jumping pillow for children and adults has become a quick favorite after last year’s debut!
Enjoy our hayride as they drive you around our field and through a portion of the corn maze!
Fire away!! Load the corn cannons with an ear of corn, aim, and shoot at one of the giant pumpkin men targets!
Enjoy the story trail featuring Spookley the Square Pumpkin, this is the perfect size “maze” for the littlest folks in your group!
Watch out! Our giant tubes slides might just sweep you right off your feet!
Do you have a “creepy crawler” of your own? Then the spider web climber is the place for them!!

For tickets and information, visit: https://www.eliada.org/events-sponsorship/corn-maze-2

WHERE TO TRICK OR TREAT

Vermont Ave in West Asheville – this neighborhood takes it serious and decorates to the max with lots of activities. They are so serious, they have a website about it. Visit:
https://www.vermontavehalloween.com/

Tip: It’s a small neighborhood so if you plan on going, respect the community and remember, it will get very busy in there!

North Asheville– this neighborhood offers the more traditional trick-or-treat with parents strolling along with young ones from house to house. There is no food or other activities but it is easy to walk around with side streets and plenty of sidewalks. Head up Charlotte Street and take a left on Edwin and you’re there.

Public Places – for more public places, you can trick or treat at the Asheville Mall on Tunnel Rd (East Asheville) or Biltmore Park (South Asheville).

HALLOWEEN ADULTING

If you’re interested in adult Halloween activities, click here to see the list of available tours and activities – everything from Lazoom Tours, Dark Ride Tours (pictured above), Haunted Houses, Haunted Trails and Farms.

click here to see the list of available tours and activities – everything from Lazoom Tours, Dark Ride Tours (pictured above), Haunted Houses, Haunted Trails and Farms.
 
So, there you have it – our 3 step guide to enjoying Fall and Halloween in Asheville! Have a great time and be safe!
 
This blog brought to you by Inspired Getaway, your source for luxury vacation rentals in Asheville, Hendersonville, Lake Lure and all surrounding areas. We are locals and we know the area well. We provide property management services just like you would – attention to detail and service.

For more information, visit www.InspiredGetaway.com

×