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- Bedrooms
- the master bedroom
The master bedroom is flanked by two full baths, each with skylights, one has a tub complete with a lovely stained glass window, and the other a shower. There's plenty of closet space and drawers. Th...
- wake up to the view....
This is another view of the master bedroom.
All beds have great mattresses. If you spend a lot of time in bed when on vacation or retreat you will melt into these mattresses....
- the queenbed room
The lower level is a small and intimate suite with a full bath, a separate bedroom (queen bed), and a small sitting area with TV/VCR and futon....
- single bedroom
Set up for the children, but adults will be comfortable too; it is located on the main level. It has a trundle bed, and if you request we can have this room ready for you with two single beds out....
- the master bath
The master bedroom is flanked by two full baths
"his" and "hers". The one pictured here with the stain glass window has a tub (no shower), while the other has a shower instead of a tub.
Highwoo...
- Kitchen
- with everything you'll need!
In our casual mountain kitchen we have tried to provide you with whatever you could possibly need for your vacation meals preparation. Our dishes and flatware will serve eight people. Of course we h...
- the kithen sink even has a view!
Even doing the dishes can be relaxing when your looking out the the kitchen window at the valley or watching the prayer flags gently flapping in the evening breeze.
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- the dining room
this room is great for playing games, doing puzzles, and makes a beautiful place to break bread with friends or family. Filled with sun light during the day, and with a couple of candles it's filled ...
- Decks
- over a thousand square feet of wooden decks.
Decks surrounding the house, with access from most every room on the main floor. Our front deck is due North, giving the house a North face. For our location it's the perfect position....
- The south side decks snuggle the house.
All rooms on this side of the house have their own entrances. This area is enjoyed alot for late night talks, and looking at the stars. Somehow being so close to the mountain and the silence of nat...
- Outdoor Hot Tub
Located discretely on our rear deck, a place to unwind after a days activities, look up at the sky and watch the clouds and red tail hawks fly, or the amazing view of the stars on a clear night....
- Views
- facing North....
From every direction you'll feel and see the beauty of Highwoods....
- can you hear the mountains speak?
The native people, the Cherokee from around here say the mountains speak to us the ancient language of nature. At Highwoods you will hear it if you listen......
- even rainy days ...
at Highwoods can be awesome!
[Photo taken by a guest, Samantha Irvine, age 14, in November 2005 from north deck.]...
- Grounds
- view as your enter Highwoods
As of September first we still had a dozen or so rainbow trout in this pond. We have three ponds, this one and two smaller....
- the sounds and beauty of water falling...
These three ponds, all connected by waterfalls in the gardens surrounding the Garden Cottage, help to provide oxygen and life to the trout. Along the edges are endless varieties of wildflowers, includ...
- our totem pole
This 20 foot totem pole was carved for the owners by master sculptor William Kooienga. It took 8 men, a truck and a back hoe to set it in place. That night it rained and the wind blew so hard we wer...
- a close-up
This totem pole was carved by mallet and chisel, no chainsaw was used. Check out the detail of this work and imagine 20+ feet of this with intricate detail and perfect proportioning. William does cu...
- from the top of our road...
looking down onto our land. This photo was taken in the late afternoon on our private road close to the house....
- Surounding Area
- the valleys and mountains that surround you
Whether your going for a hike, a stroll, or a drive through the country side, if you are anything like me, your heart will skip a beat around most every turn for the beauty that you will see all aroun...
- take your breath away
After 25+ years here, I find this area to be ... with out a doubt ... the most beautiful near Asheville. At every turn you find views like this one to your left! You almost have to pinch yourself to...
- Winter at Highwoods
- is a magical time...
It doesn't snow like this all the time, but when it does it's beautiful. You can sled or ski right out the front door with cross country skis and go for miles, drive 30-40 minutes to the Catalooche...
- fields of snow...
...surround us. Daring us to throw a snowball, make a snowman, or a snow angel. To ride a sled, to laugh and play like children. Or you could just get in the hot tub!...
- forget the mail....
Take a winter break and come to to the mountains for a week, get in some skiing, some hiking, some hot tubbing, and recharge! Whether there is snow on the ground or not, Highwoods is a beautiful wint...
- Activities
- you will never run out of things to do!
Note from the owner:
"After coming to Asheville over the last twenty years, and having traveled extensively, I find this place to be among the most beautiful places I have ever seen."
"From time t...
- outdoor adventure
Rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing is all as close as the French Broad River, which is a class II-III river. As no experience is required, it is a perfect - first time - adventure that the whole ...
- waterfall tour
If this is your first trip to the area you might want to consider a day trip to take in a few of the many waterfalls in the area. There are three in Buncombe County that are relatively close to one an...
- downtown Asheville
Be sure to spend a little time discovering Asheville. It is has an attractive downtown area, friendly to pedestrian traffic. A good place to start is the GROVE ARCADE PUBLIC MARKET with over 50 locall...
- world class dining
There are many great places to eat in Asheville! Please see our DINING PAGE devoted to dining places you must add to your destination list. If you find another that is really special please let us kno...
- stage productions
Jan Dec NORTH CAROLINA STAGE COMPANY: Asheville's professional theatre company invites you to live in the moment with their plays. This year's productions are a wonderful sampling of everything NC ...
- festivals and events 2009
On Fridays our local newspaper, the Asheville Citizen Times, publishes a special section "Take Five" highlighting events for that weekend and the following week.
Jan Dec FELMET ANTIQUES AND COLLECT...
- Dining
- Great places to eat in Asheville!
Asheville has an aboundance of really great eateries. These are not in order of preference they are all great choices depending on what your looking for. You should call and check for reservations an...
- Amenities
- and ease of daily living...
The fully equipped kitchen has a full size refrigerator and stove/oven. It is equiped with dishwasher, disposal, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, cookware, dishware, flatware and much, much more.
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- and to pamper yourself
You will find a directory on the message board in the kitchen for names and phone numbers for special services which you may want to arrange, call early in your stay to set these up....
- for your casual pleasures...
A telescope to view the evening stars (no city lights to interrupt the view).
A Weber Gas Grill.
Fresh linens and towels (beds are made fresh for your arrival).
In the event you have a special requ...
Rates, Reservations, Specials
- Rates & Reservations
We normally require a three night minimum (Leaf season is a four night minimum; certain holidays are a one week minimum) and rates vary from season to season. However, should you find you need a last ...
- Rates
The house is ideal and wonderfully cozy for a romantic get-away for one couple, but can also easily accommodate groups of 6 to 8. Children are welcome
kids love staying at Highwoods!
The basic rate...
- Specials & Discounts
Special: 10% off for 4 nights or longer Aug 15 thru Sept 24.
Discounts:
Extended stays: 10% discount on stays of 2 weeks or longer; 15% discount on stays of 4 weeks or longer.
Returning guests: may...
- Reservations
Reservations are confirmed only after receipt of a 50% deposit. The balance and the security deposit are due 30 days prior to your arrival. You are encouraged to get your confirmed reservations in ear...
- Policies & Fees
CHECK IN: after 4:00 pm
CHECK OUT: by 11:00 am
CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refunds will be given for reservations cancelled 90 days or...
- Garden Cottage undergoing renovation
The GARDEN COTTAGE is located in our lower gardens next to a waterfall. It is beautiful, with garden views, but is presently undergoing renovation....
- Directions to Highwoods
We are working on a MAP for you that is clear and easy to understand from all directions. In the meantime we have provided written directions from I-26 to the South, and I-40 from the East & West. I...
- From the South - Greenville SC, Asheville Airport
Take I-26 W until you reach the intersection of I-40 and I-240 East to Asheville. Take I-240 East for 3.3 miles. Take exit 3A - 19/23 South from the far left lane.
As you come up and around and off t...
- From I-40 West - Knoxville, Tennessee - Sylva, NC
Take I-40 East until exit #33 Leicester - Newfound Road. Turn left at the exit and go 6.9 miles. Turn left onto Morgan Branch Road. Stay on the asphalt road for 2.2 miles then turn left on to Highwoo...
- From the North and Northeast on E I-26
I-26 E becomes US-19 S / US-23 S after you enter North Carolina. Take Exit #19 and turn right onto US-25 N / US-70 W, towards Marshall. After 3.5 miles turn left onto LOWER FLAT CREEK RD. Drive 2.1 an...
- History
- Brief History of Asheville
what travelers found in the 1st 100 years in the Asheville area
The earliest settlers began coming into the area shortly after the close of the American Revolution. The first settlement west of the ...
- Your Hostess
Your hostess, Valentine Van Zee, was raised in southeast Florida, but has always had a pull towards the beauty of the mountains of western North Carolina:
It is not such a mystery as it may seem. You...
- Contact Us
Name:
Valentine Van Zee
Email:
ashevilleescapes@bellsouth.net
Address:
432 Hyde Well Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28792
NEW NUMBER Phone:
828-290-3144
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