Discover the basics of forging hot steel in our unforgettable blacksmithing workshop! You and up to five other guests will take turns at the anvil, working one-on-one with our blacksmith as he guides you through heating and hammering a piece of rough steel into a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted knife you can take home. You’ll learn the skills of knife making with Mo, Earthshine’s blacksmith and lead program instructor. Mo has twenty years of experience in outdoor education and living history, and has taught students of all ages. While he directs and demonstrates the techniques you’ll need to complete your knife, he’ll also share the legends, lore, history, and science behind the craft. Once you’ve formed the rough shape of your knife at the forge, you’ll head up to Earthshine’s Main Lodge to finish and refine your blade. We’ll provide tools, instruction, and, of course, a refreshing beverage. We offer a selection of local beers and ciders, as well as craft sodas and sparkling water. While perfecting your masterpiece, you can sip and soak in our stunning view overlooking Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is a beginner’s course, so no experience is needed and all equipment is provided. Ages 13+ are welcome, but you must be at least 21 to be served alcohol. Each person participating will take home their own wrought iron knife that can be used as a letter opener or simple spreading utensil. One of our custom Blacksmithing & Brews pint glasses is included...
Read MoreDiscover the basics of forging hot steel in our unforgettable blacksmithing workshop! You and up to five other guests will take turns at the anvil, working one-on-one with our blacksmith as he guides you through heating and hammering a piece of rough steel into a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted knife you can take home. You’ll learn the skills of knife making with Mo, Earthshine’s blacksmith and lead program instructor. Mo has twenty years of experience in outdoor education and living history, and has taught students of all ages. While he directs and demonstrates the techniques you’ll need to complete your knife, he’ll also share the legends, lore, history, and science behind the craft. Once you’ve formed the rough shape of your knife at the forge, you’ll head up to Earthshine’s Main Lodge to finish and refine your blade. We’ll provide tools, instruction, and, of course, a refreshing beverage. We offer a selection of local beers and ciders, as well as craft sodas and sparkling water. While perfecting your masterpiece, you can sip and soak in our stunning view overlooking Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is a beginner’s course, so no experience is needed and all equipment is provided. Ages 13+ are welcome, but you must be at least 21 to be served alcohol. Each person participating will take home their own wrought iron knife that can be used as a letter opener or simple spreading utensil. One of our custom Blacksmithing & Brews pint glasses is included...
Read MoreDiscover the basics of forging hot steel in our unforgettable blacksmithing workshop! You and up to five other guests will take turns at the anvil, working one-on-one with our blacksmith as he guides you through heating and hammering a piece of rough steel into a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted knife you can take home. You’ll learn the skills of knife making with Mo, Earthshine’s blacksmith and lead program instructor. Mo has twenty years of experience in outdoor education and living history, and has taught students of all ages. While he directs and demonstrates the techniques you’ll need to complete your knife, he’ll also share the legends, lore, history, and science behind the craft. Once you’ve formed the rough shape of your knife at the forge, you’ll head up to Earthshine’s Main Lodge to finish and refine your blade. We’ll provide tools, instruction, and, of course, a refreshing beverage. We offer a selection of local beers and ciders, as well as craft sodas and sparkling water. While perfecting your masterpiece, you can sip and soak in our stunning view overlooking Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is a beginner’s course, so no experience is needed and all equipment is provided. Ages 13+ are welcome, but you must be at least 21 to be served alcohol. Each person participating will take home their own wrought iron knife that can be used as a letter opener or simple spreading utensil. One of our custom Blacksmithing & Brews pint glasses is included...
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This experience is so much more than breakfast! Spend time with Santa while dining on a special holiday brunch. Don’t forget to bring your list and get a few pictures! For guests at the lodge, brunch is included with your holiday weekend package. This experience is also open to the public (reservations only) and the whole family will love getting to hang out with Appalachian Santa. Take time to enjoy making your memories with Santa as he spends time making the rounds, posing for pictures, reading stories, and entertaining all of the younger guests (and, well, let’s be honest, the older crowd...
Read MoreThis experience is so much more than breakfast! Spend time with Santa while dining on a special holiday brunch. Don’t forget to bring your list and get a few pictures! For guests at the lodge, brunch is included with your holiday weekend package. This experience is also open to the public (reservations only) and the whole family will love getting to hang out with Appalachian Santa. Take time to enjoy making your memories with Santa as he spends time making the rounds, posing for pictures, reading stories, and entertaining all of the younger guests (and, well, let’s be honest, the older crowd...
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This is where memories are made! We are excited to offer our 5th annual Appalachian Christmas this year. Join us in December for a classic winter wonderland in the mountains with all the trimmings. Whisk your family away for a weekend at the lodge filled with holiday festivities and cheer, culminating in Brunch with Santa on Sundays before checking out. Come and let us make your holidays bright! Take your whole family on an all inclusive holiday adventure. The all-inclusive weekend packages include: Two nights at the lodge (private room with a queen bed, loft with two twin beds, balcony, private bathroom) -All meals throughout the weekend -Festive holiday Brunch with Santa experience on Sunday morning. This 2-hour experience is the highlight of the weekend -Guided Llama hikes through the Earthshine property. -Pioneer Village – Candle Making, Blacksmithing and More -Holiday movies on the big screen with hot chocolate and popcorn -Holiday activities on the property (cookie making, holiday crafts,...
Read MoreThis is where memories are made! We are excited to offer our 5th annual Appalachian Christmas this year. Join us in December for a classic winter wonderland in the mountains with all the trimmings. Whisk your family away for a weekend at the lodge filled with holiday festivities and cheer, culminating in Brunch with Santa on Sundays before checking out. Come and let us make your holidays bright! Take your whole family on an all inclusive holiday adventure. The all-inclusive weekend packages include: Two nights at the lodge (private room with a queen bed, loft with two twin beds, balcony, private bathroom) -All meals throughout the weekend -Festive holiday Brunch with Santa experience on Sunday morning. This 2-hour experience is the highlight of the weekend -Guided Llama hikes through the Earthshine property. -Pioneer Village – Candle Making, Blacksmithing and More -Holiday movies on the big screen with hot chocolate and popcorn -Holiday activities on the property (cookie making, holiday crafts,...
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Chills & Thrills in Transylvania County With the Halloween season almost upon us, the Adventurist thought you might enjoy hearing about some of the spooky legends of Transylvania County. As Halloween approaches, we recomend you share these local stories around a campfire deep in the woods. And be sure to rustle up some s’mores to comfort your jangly nerves as you ponder those mysterious shadows that seem to be dancing out there in the darkness, just beyond the light cast by the flickering flames… The Legend of Tommy Hodges Transylvania County’s most famous, still unsolved case involves a young forestry student at the old Biltmore School (now the Cradle of Forestry) by the name of Tommy Hodges. The young man went missing one night, under mysterious circumstances, and was never found again. Every year, the Cradle of Forestry in Pisgah National Forest recreates this tale with an interactive, theatrical experience that invites audiences to truly become part of the tale. The Headless Man of Williamson Creek Sometime during the Civil War, a group of Union soldiers were discovered camping alongside Williamson Creek near Brevard. Nearby Confederate officers were sent to investigate, and upon seeing the men, killed them. One of the soldiers was decapitated and when the bodies were buried, they could not find the head. Not long after that, locals began reporting mysterious sounds and occasional sightings of a headless man near Glen Cannon Falls at night. He roamed the creekside, mourning his fallen comrades and searching for...
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