Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Valentine's Day Special: Cozy Mountain Cabin with Roses for your Sweetie

Imagine arriving at a new, comfy modern cabin and finding a dozen roses with a personalized note to your valentine! Relax and cuddle up in front of the floor to ceiling, stacked stone, gas log fireplace or snuggle in a quilt on the covered porch as you enjoy the view and the sounds of nearby rushing streams.

The cabin is secluded on 40 acres of private mountain wilderness perfect for a romantic getaway. Amenities include a Big Screen - Satellite TV, DVD player, all new appliances, central heat and air, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, wide plank flooring, full size washer and dryer, handcrafted furnishings, a large bathroom with double sinks. There is hiking and fishing onsite  - everything you need for the perfect romantic mountain escape. Located in the Heart of Nantahala Forest between Bryson City and Andrews NC.

This Valentines Special is available Valentines Day or the weekends before and after. If the FREE Roses are not enough you can arrange for gourmet candies or a romantic dinner for two in town. Get more photos and details online HERE or. Call   662 773 3099. Only two cabins available.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Cataloochee Ski Area Offers Law Enforcement Days

February 2-3   Law Enforcement Days at Cataloochee Ski Area   Cataloochee supports the law enforcement by offering a special reduced rate for law enforcement personnel with valid i.d. and their families. The special package is only $25 per person and includes a 1 1/2 hour lesson, lift ticket for either day, twilight or night skiing and rental equipment. The combined savings is $56 per person over Cataloochee's regular rates. Get a link for Cataloochee Ski Area HERE.

Maggie Valley Lodging near Cataloochee Ski Area:

easy access year around Maggie Valley rental with easy access - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 6. Covered porch with short range mountain views, wood-burning fireplace, charcoal grill, WIFI. Easy paved access, minutes to Maggie attractions. PRICE IS TOTAL, includes cleaning and all taxes.  $163 night, $931 week.    See photos and get rental details


Chalet rental only minutes to Cataloochee Ski Area Less than 5 minutes to Maggie Valley and Cataloochee Ski Area - 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, sleeps up to 6.  Porch with mountain view, charcoal grill and the sounds of nearby Jonathan Creek. WIFI, Pet Friendly. $89 - $100 night, $475 - $500 week.   Get photos and see rental details


Large mountain lodge with game room and mountain viewFamily-sized Mountain Lodge - 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps up to 12.  Decks with beautiful long-range mountain views. 10 minutes to Cataloochee Skiing and other Smoky Mountain Attractions. Fireplace, Hot tub, Internet, game room with foosball, pool, darts.  $422 night, $1995 week. Get photos and rental details


make smores by the camppfire at this convenient cabin ** WINTER SPECIAL**Modern log cabin in convenient location - 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps 6. Wrap-around deck and mountain views, gas grill, large wooded lot with campfire area, gas fireplace, game room with air hockey, foosball, board games. $165 night, $1100 week.  See photos and get rental details


Maggie Valley vacation rental specialSpecial on Maggie Valley vacation rental - $550 per week! Reserve now for skiing at Cataloochee. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 5. Fireplace, large deck with grill. Easy access year around. Get photos and see rental details


relax or fish in the creeks or walk to downtown Vacation rental on stocked trout stream - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 8. Newer cabin located on 2 creeks. Easy paved access and only 3 minutes to Cataloochee Ski Area - walk to shopping and restaurants. Gas fireplace, covered wrap-around porch, charcoal grill, bike. $129 - $199 night, $899 - $999 week.   Get photos and see rental details


Monday, January 30, 2012

Valentine's Day Weekend Events: Heinzelmannchen Brewery Chocolate and Beer Pairing

February 11, 2-5 PM, Heinzelmannchen Brewery, 545 Mill Street in historic downtwon Sylva NC - Chocolate and Beer Pairing.  Just in time for Valentine's Day,  Maleah and Denise from Chocolate-m.d. (aka Mother,Daughter; Milk,Dark; made differently) share their delectable chocolates at the Brewery location. The chocolates will be paired with Heinzelmannchen Ales for a delightful tasting.  Chocolate-m.d will also have their chocolates available for purchase ( cash/checks only). 


Get a link for Heinzelmannchen Brewery and more
Sylva NC information HERE

Sunday, January 29, 2012

February Music and Events at The Purple Onion

February 2 - Nikki Talley  - a voice that harkens back to the Appalachian roots from which she was born, and shores up on the edgesof contemporary southern rock, country, blues, and jazz

February 4 - Taylor Moore Band  - singer with guitar pyrotechnics, original songwriting Ray LaMontagne-meets-Rod Stewart vocal stylings

February 9 - Calico Moon - their sound is a seamless blend of roots, country and pure mountain soul

February 11 - Lonesome Road Band - fabulous bluegrass as this Hendersonville-based band returns

February 16 - Alan Barrington - The Charlotte Observer says:"Barrington offers nicely crafted folk-pop along the linesof David Wilcox or Pierce Pettis."

February 18 - Gigi Dover & The Big Love - her many fans here know to expect a musical, magical evening under her spell

February 23 - Chuck Brodsky  - "With insight and good humor, he has taken these life experiences and distilled them into old fashioned story songs brimming with wit and compassion." -New York Times

February 25 - The Bad Popes
- original material as well as choice covers ranging from Graham Parsons and Willie Nelson to The Beatles and The Ramones


Monday and Tuesday Nights (excluding 2-7-12)  through the Winter enjoy a variety of board games.  It's evolving. It's casual. It's impromptu and it's fun. Play one of the Onion's games or bring your own. Whether you are a scrabble aficionado or a chess master or just looking for entertainment and camaraderie, there will be a fire in the wood stove, something hearty in the soup pot, weekly slider specials, oysters on the half shell, and beer and wine specials.

The Purple Onion is located at 16 Main Street in historic downtown Saluda NC. GEt a link for the Purple Onion and other Saluda restaurants, shops and information HERE