A fusion of glamour and camping, Glamping has emerged as an ideal way to experience all the positives of the camping, while leaving out the negatives. Every glamping community has it’s own unique offerings and vibe. The amenities of glamping far exceed those you’ll find at traditional campgrounds, allowing that extra comfort for enjoying the outdoors. Here’s our five picks for making all your Asheville Glamping dreams come true!
Asheville Glamping
Spread among three properties, both remote and urban, Asheville Glamping offers tents, yurts, glam-retro trailers and a romantic dome! Striving to give their guests an adventure, not just a place to stay, Asheville Glamping delivers just that.
Rural Glamping
Their more remote, 15 acre property is home to Rosie The Riveted, The Glaminal, Baby Airstream, Little Louie, Boho Tipi, Mini Yurt, Dome, and Bell Tent. This property is surrounded by horse and cattle farms, with mountain views and a pond. With the French Broad River and hiking trails close by, there are plenty of “outdoors” at your finger tips.
Urban Camping
The Silver Bettie, Deluxe Bell, The Rebel Belle and Tent cabin live on their 3 acre, urban property, located in West Asheville. The Yurt sits on 2.5 acres all by itself, next to a small goat farm. Did we mention the Deluxe Bell Tent has a jacuzzi? Yeah, that’s glamping for ya. www.ashevilleglamping.com
Franny’s Farm
Eco-Cabins & Glampsites
Home to events and weddings, Franny’s Farm is located in Leicester, not far from Asheville. This glamp community has all the farm charm you could want for cozy night away. The property is spacious and has rolling pastures and a ridge line view that is breathtaking.
On the ridge of the farm are two Eco-Cabins and Glampsites. All overlooking Franny’s organic farm with gardens, chickens, turkeys, sheep, goats, 2 pigs and a donkey. The cabins offer the comfort of one full sized bed and a twin bed. The Glampsites are set up for you to bring your air mattress and bedding and be ready to glamp with permanent tent in place. All have direct access to the community building, which houses the kitchen, bathrooms and shower house.
The vibe at Franny’s Farm is one of love, farming and community. Hike the trail to Moonshine Mary and enjoy the company and sounds of the extended farm family and community fire pit. {Check out our 5 Sunday Funday trips for things to do nearby}. www.frannysfarm.com
Farm Friend Bend
Another perk of Franny’s Farm is yoga with goats! An interactive yoga class brings out the zen with new goat friends! Classes are appropriate for any level, but ideal for beginning yogis or those in desperate need to play with baby goats. Which, if we’re being honest, is every human. Don’t forget to get your tickets to classes and bring your mat! {For more things to do, check out our list of 25 Free things to do in Asheville}
Fall Schedule:
September 24 — 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM
October 14 — 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM
October 29 — 4:30 PM & 6:00 PM
Brahma Ridge Event Center
Home to many outdoor weddings and events, Brahma Ridge is a nature lover’s dream! You’ll go down winding mountain roads and follow signs to find your way onto the property. It’s heavily wooded with a clearing of rolling, picturesque pastures. You’ll find regular campsites, along with bell tents on platform decks. A community building sits at the center, where you’ll find the restrooms and a small coffee and tea station offered in the mornings. There’s a gravel pathway leading to the pavilion and community fire ring up on the hillside. www.brahmaridgeeventcenter.com
Mountain Springs Cabins
Mountain Springs Cabins is a charming village of cabins, tiny cabins and yurts. There are walking paths for exploring the surroundings and a stream running alongside. Start a late afternoon fire at one of their cozy creekside fire rings with seating. Stroll through center of the property, where you can take in a large pasture with a pavilion, grills and yard games.
The yurts are located in a “village” of semi-private space, just steps away from the stream. The “Yurt Village” includes a deck, a picnic table and shares a communal fire pit with comfy seating for your fire watching. Each yurt has one private bathroom located in a bath house which has a toilet, sink and shower. Having a private bathroom will allow you to leave all of your personal items in the bathroom throughout your stay. Mountain Springs Cabins
Campfire Lodgings
When you go to Campfire Lodgings, you go for the view! Located on Goldview Knob, you get a front row, mountain top view of the French Broad River, below. With numerous trails running throughout the 100 acre property, you have access to good hiking right from your campsite.
The yurts perfectly perched on spacious decks, built into the side of the mountain, overlooking the lush woods, rolling hills and river below. It’s not hard to melt into the landscape and be joyfully stuck in the moment. The interior of the yurts have a fireplace and a skylight, perfect for cozy star gazing. www.campfirelodgings.com
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