The Beech House

12/07/2024

Want to start 2025 at 5,280 feet in the air?

Tickets remain for Grandfather Mountain’s New Year’s Sunrise event on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Join us for the special chance to watch the sun come up from the Mile High Swinging Bridge, complete with a complimentary hot beverage bar and doughnuts in the Top Shop!

Get your tickets – which include an entire day’s access to the park – at grandfather.com/new-years-sunrise.

📸: Leslie Restivo Photography | GMSF

12/04/2024

12/02/2024

We still have availability for this weekend!! Come choose a Christmas tree to bring back home. Tubing at Hawksnest opens this weekend and the slopes are also open!! Fresh snow again last night and more expected tonight. ⛷️ ❄️ 🎄

12/02/2024

12/01/2024

A lot of Christmas fun next weekend in Banner Elk!! ❤️

Look who's in town today! See next Saturday's long list of Small Town Christmas Events:
Dec 7th Downtown Banner Elk...
8:30 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa at Lees-McRae College Student Center on Main St (through 10:00 a.m.). Park at Hayes Auditorium lot.
10:30 a.m. – Story time with Santa at Banner Elk Fire & Rescue
11:00 a.m. – Candy bag pickup at Reilly’s Shop (through 3:00 p.m.)
11:00 a.m. – Holiday market at BE Artists Gallery in Historic Banner Elk School (through 4:00 p.m.)
11:00 a.m. – Kids crafts at The Book Exchange in Historic Banner Elk School (until 1:00 p.m.)
11:00 a.m. – Christmas ornament making in Common Ground (until 1:00 p.m.)
11:00 a.m. – Wood ornaments for kids & hot cider for all at It’s All About the Art Gallery (until 2:00 p.m.)
11:30 a.m. – Open playtime for kids 6 and under and parents at Banner Elk Body Shop yoga studio in Historic BE School (through 2:00 p.m.)
12:00 p.m. – Paw art at My Best Friend’s Barkery (until 1:00 p.m.)
1:00 p.m. – Christmas craft making for kids hosted by Blind Elk Taproom in the loft area (until 3:00 p.m.)
2:00 p.m. – Ornament making at Bayou Smokehouse (until 3:00 p.m.)
3:00 p.m. – Community Carol Sing at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church, a sing-a-long of favorite carols
3:00 p.m. – Christmas cookie decorating for kids at Banner Elk Cafe (until 4:00 p.m.)
6:00 p.m. – Christmas Parade on Main Street
6:15 p.m. – Photos with Santa in front of Historic Banner Elk School entrance
6:15 p.m. – Luminary-lighted train rides, Christmas lights, caroling, hot chocolate, bonfire, and more at the green of Historic Banner Elk School
See more weekend events: https://www.bannerelk.com/latest-news/a-small-town-christmas/

11/30/2024

This morning I drove up to Beech Mtn. NC into a winter wonderland. At over 5,000 feet, the mountain is truly its on ecosystem. The beauty of the sugar coated trees was pure splendor!

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!! 🦃🍁

11/26/2024

More great news! Wildnerness Run Alpine Coaster reopens FRIDAY, Nov 29th. Ride 7 days, weather permitting. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Read more about it: https://www.bannerelk.com/members/wilderness-run-alpine-coaster/

11/24/2024

Wonderful news!!

11/24/2024

Villa Nove Vineyards is serving up a treat this weekend with our Salmon Paccata and Asparagus & Potato Soup. And to top it off, Edward Main will be performing tomorrow from 2-5pm. We can’t wait to see you!

11/23/2024

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11/22/2024

We are beyond thrilled to announce the reopening of the Banner Elk Winery on Wednesday, November 27, just in time for Thanksgiving weekend!

A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you for your incredible love and unwavering support, from near and far. This Thanksgiving feels like the perfect moment to reflect, express our deepest gratitude, and celebrate the resilience of our Banner Elk community. We can’t wait to welcome you back to this special place we hold so dear.

Here’s to new beginnings, cherished memories, and the hope that continues to guide us. Come raise a glass with us—we’re excited to open and welcome you back!

New Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM. See you soon!

11/22/2024

The Beech House has limited winter availability left! The first two weekends in December, one midweek stay in January, and the last week/weekend of February left for the winter. ❄️ Midweek stays are amazing on the slopes!⛷️

11/22/2024

I would say the snow has arrived!!!! ❄️ ⛄️ What a great start to the season!! ❤️