Valley Creek Retreat

08/07/2023

Another great snapshot of the JCreekCloggers at the Waynesville Street Dance this past weekend! So much fun!

08/05/2023

Great time tonight at the Waynesville Street Dance. Got to see the JCreekCloggers perform for the crowd.

04/23/2023

Need a place to stay for this event? Check out our reservations page.

BIG NEWS! We are excited to invite you to join us for our kickoff dining event at Cataloochee Ranch on Sunday, May 14. Join us at 12 pm in The Hayloft for a Mother’s Day Picnic. Tickets for this special event can be purchased on Resy at the link in our bio.

Executive Chef Jeb Aldrich and his team are launching a Summer Dining Series to help us welcome folks back to the mountain even before we open for lodging later in the year. A full schedule of events and links to purchase tickets are on the Resy page, and more events will be added in the coming weeks.

We don’t have a reopening date for the hotel yet, but we are excited to share the ranch with guests again through unique culinary experiences. If you want to be the first to hear about events like these and our reopening date, be sure to join our email list at cataloocheeranch.com

01/15/2023

Amazing view of Cataloochee Ski Area! Come visit for a long weekend and take advantage of the slopes and everything Maggie Valley has to offer. Plenty of reservation slots still open for this ski season Valley Creek Retreat.

10/10/2022

It’s almost ski season in Maggie Valley! It’s just around the corner. Valley Creek Retreat is less than a 10 min drive from the slopes. Dates are already filling up, but it’s not too late!! 4BR (sleeps 12) VRBO - Hot Tub - Fire Pit - Gas Fireplace.

CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA IS HIRING!! We are taking applications for full time and part time seasonal positions. To apply head to our website at https://cataloochee.com/jobs/employment-form/. Also we are having a job fair on Tuesday, October 18th from 6-8pm at Cataloochee Ski & Sports which is located in the heart of Maggie Valley.

10/10/2022

If you’re looking for a great drive to Visit Asheville, don’t miss the opportunity to take the Blue Ridge Parkway for amazing views year round. Below is a great milepost-by-milepost description of the best spots.

Fall color along the Blue Ridge Parkway is happening NOW! See our mile-by-mile guide for the ultimate scenic drive: bit.ly/3luAt3a

Photo: from 10/7/22

10/10/2022

10/06/2022

Looks like a great night out on the town.

This Friday October 7th be sure to check out this months Art After Dark!! 🌙

10/06/2022

WNC is celebrated for its rich tradition of Appalachian music and is a renowned destination for music enthusiasts. Check out our blog for some of the best venues to visit for live music, including the John C. Campbell Folk School, the Stecoah Valley Center, the Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville, NC, the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, and more. https://www.visitsmokies.org/where-to-hear-smoky-mountain-music/

10/06/2022

Come check it out!

You're gonna wanna grab your wallets for this one, because THIS Saturday, Main Street is going full-on art & crafts marketplace! From 10AM - 5PM, pottery, photography, jewelry, and all of the art woodwork will be out for the 30th annual Church Street Arts & Crafts Show Festival. Enjoy the creativity, live entertainment and Main Street's tastiest restaurants. https://bit.ly/3BtrqGd

10/05/2022

Check out the newest Fall Colors report! It’s not too late… we still have open days at the cabin during the best times! Don’t miss it! It only comes one a year!

Keep calm because it's fall y'all! 🍁
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See our Fall Color Report below ⤵️ for the best times for leaf color in Haywood County.
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Please note: Areas at the exact same elevation often change at different times, depending on sun exposure, soil conditions and more.

09/18/2022

"Let the Sunshine in..."

09/12/2022

Amazing pics!

09/10/2022

09/09/2022

Check out these great viewing areas.

Fall in North Carolina: The Best Places to See Fall Colors in Western NC, including breathtaking photos taken along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

09/09/2022

'Tis the season for elk breeding! During this time of year male bull elks perform bugle calls to attract female cows and other bulls. Learn where to find elk in the Smokies: https://www.visitsmokies.org/elk-viewing-in-the-smoky-mountains/. (📸: via Instagram)

09/05/2022

Happy Labor Day from Valley Creek Retreat

Wishing everyone a wonderful Labor Day filled with sunshine, rainbows, and lake time! 🌞🌈💦🌼 (📸: Lake Junaluska)

09/03/2022

Lots of open days still at Valley Creek Retreat for the coming ski season. Come check out our slopes.

09/03/2022

Gorgeous course! Check it out! Open to the public.

Beautiful sunrise this morning from our very own Susie, in the Golf Shop!

08/31/2022

Many of the top Pisgah National Forest waterfalls require only short hikes but provide huge payoffs. Read on for tips, total mileage & more!

08/31/2022

Gem mining at authentic mines in North Carolina is a part of local history, and the potential for finding precious stones of all kinds is huge! You could potentially find ruby, sapphire, topaz, emerald, amethyst, rose and smoky quartz, and more! Learn about gem mining in the NC Smokies. https://www.visitsmokies.org/what-to-do/gems-and-mines/