Thanksgiving can be a wonderful time to include your dog in the festivities—just make sure you’re giving them treats that are safe for their stomachs! By knowing what’s safe to share and what to avoid, you’ll keep the holiday fun and healthy for everyone.
11/17/2024
Love to see this area coming back to life!!
11/17/2024
We had to give Gunner a 0/10 for his catching skills, but he got a 10/10 for the effort in his attempt 🤣
11/15/2024
Roxi and Greta couldn't let their older sisters have all the fun posing for photos, so they had to get one, too!
Several treats were eaten in the taking of this photo! 🤣
As a dedicated dog owner, you want to ensure that your furry friend receives the best care possible. One way to protect your dog's health and your finances is by investing in pet insurance. Here are some of the key benefits of having pet insurance for your dog.
11/10/2024
🍂 Embracing fall by the pond at Barkwells! 🍁 Nothing like crisp air, colorful reflections, and peaceful vibes to give a relaxing start to your stay. Whether you’re cozying up by the fireplace or taking in the beauty of nature with your pup by your side, there’s something magical about autumn here. 🐾
11/08/2024
Abbi and Nugget add the paw-fect touch to our Fall decorations! 🍁🧡🐶
11/06/2024
Come with your dogs.
Sit or run and play.
Stay in your happy place:
BARKWELLS!
This has rung true in the past few weeks more than ever. We are so happy to have our little haven to keep our spirits lifted after the devastation of Helene. Seeing the dogs continue to run, play, and be happy on the property is enough to make even the harder days brighter. So bring your pups and come, sit, stay!
11/02/2024
Roxi is rocking these fall vibes 😍🍁🧡
10/31/2024
Happy Howl-O-ween from the Barkwells Pack Pups! We’d love to see your pups in their costumes if they dressed up to do some tricks for treats! Feel free to share your pictures in the comments below 🐶🎃👻
10/29/2024
Gunner is loving this warmer Fall weather! It means he can still enjoy a good romp in the pond even after summer has ended 🐶🍁🍂
10/26/2024
Abbi is always ready to greet you at the door when she’s here! She’s so sweet and friendly, she could be an honorary member of our guest services team. So let us know if you want Abbi to give your your cabin tour on your next stay with us 🥰🐶
10/24/2024
We have several openings this fall! It’s not too late to catch the tail end of the fall season and come support the WNC area!
Plus, for every new reservation from now through November, Barkwells will be donating $100 to either the Asheville Humane Society or BeLoved Asheville to help with hurricane relief! For important updates, resources, and promotions, check out our latest newsletter here: https://bit.ly/barkwells-oct-updates
Check out our website www.barkwells.com or give our office a call at 828-891-8288 for our availability!
We are deeply grateful for the strength and resilience shown by our Western North Carolina community in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The dedication to rebuilding and recovering has been nothing short of inspiring, and we are so proud to be a part of this region. As we work together to restore our b...
10/15/2024
Gunner is doing a great job overseeing our property cleanup! (Although sometimes we think he's really just overseeing the squirrell activity 🐶🐿)
Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out to us over the last few weeks to check in! We are so grateful to be back up and running, and we cannot express how deeply we appreciate all of the love and support we have received from our amazing guests and community.
We hope you all continue to stay safe and well. We can't wait to have you back at Barkwells!
10/14/2024
Barkwells is Open! Here's our latest email about the Asheville Area Recovery.
Thank you to the many folks that have reached out over the past 2 days. We are safe!! The grounds and property are ok. We, like most of the Asheville area, do not have power or cell service. Most of the roads to the Mills River and Brevard campuses are flooded or blocked and un-passable. A few of the staff have been able to get on-site and guests and the property is fine. We are not sure when the infrastructure will be back up so if you have a reservation for the next week, please wait to come until you hear from the Pack. We'll take care of all arrangements and booking issues as soon as we are back up.
09/02/2024
Check out our latest Dog Blog!
Leaving your dog home alone can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! From creating a secure space and establishing a routine to providing mental stimulation and exercise, we cover everything you need to know. Plus, discover how technology and services like dog walkers or daycare can make all t...
08/26/2024
Happy National Dog Day from the real Barkwells Owners! Greta, Ella, Nugget, Roxi, and Abbi!
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After 25 years in Tampa, FL, we packed up the kids, Rachel and Frank (now aka Kirby), our dog Snickers, cat Snowcap and moved to the mountains to change our careers and our lives. Michael’s family has vacationed “at the lake” in Minnesota for four generations and we wanted to create that same “aaaah” getaway feeling here in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains.
It took a year to formulate our plan and find the right place, but in the fall of 2004, Barkwells presented itself ready to go with one cabin and an antique sign on the barn that read Barkwells Antique Gallery, Lexington Avenue, Asheville. It was a “sign” that we had found the perfect place to create a dog-friendly haven for vacationers. We were additionally fortunate to be able to purchase and renovate a home just across the street. Then we found Peppermint Patty, our second giant schnauzer, to round out our family.
We now have two locations – eight vacation cabins in Mills River, near Asheville, and two cottages and a pending renovation for two more in Pisgah Forest near Brevard. We have a terrific staff, verdant gardens, stocked ponds, a flock of chickens that provide eggs for us and guests and four entertaining (and sometimes fainting) goats.
Rachel has her M.A., lives and works in Israel and Kirby is in nursing school. Snickers, Snowcap and Peppermint Patty are now with us in spirit. Fisher, our rescue Border Collie/Lab mix, and Baxter, a rescue Tibetan Terrier (terror is more like it), keep us from having an empty nest.
We are blessed to have a lot of wonderful repeat and regular guests and we so enjoy all the new friends we make here. We are very grateful to have found what we were looking for — great quality of life in a spectacular setting. We hope you will find that here, too.
