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Things To Do

From small family outings to large group adventures, plan the perfect activities for your stay.

Outdoor Activities

  • Headwaters Outfitters
    Fishing, Paddle Boarding, & River Tubing
    828-877-3106
    www.headwatersoutfitters.com
  • Davidson River Outfitters
    Fishing Trips & Supplies
    828-877-4181
    www.davidsonflyfishing.com
  • Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing
    828-696-0333
    www.moonshinemountain.com
  • Sapphire Valley Ski Slopes, & Zipline
    828-743-7663
    www.sapphireresorts.com
  • The Hub Tavern & Pisgah Rental Bikes
    828-884-8670
    www.thehubpisgah.com
  • Connestee Golf Club
    18 Hole Golf Course
    828-885-2005
    https://connesteefalls.com/golf
  • Sherwood Forest Golf Course
    18 Hole Golf Course
    828-884-7825
    https://sherwoodforestgolfcourse.com
  • Cummings Cove Golf Course
    18 Hole Golf Course
    828-891-9412
    www.cummingscove.com
  • ForeU Golf
    Driving Range
    828-301-0998
    www.foreugolf828.com
  • Sliding Rock,
    Natural, Rock Waterfall Slide
    828-577-4910
    www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48156
  • Brevard Tubing
    River Tubing
    828-515-3556
    www.brevardtubing.com
  • White Squirrel Paddle Boarding
    828-553-7329
    www.whitesquirrelpaddleboards.com
  • Pisgah Outdoors
    Fishing & Mountain Biking Tours
    828-577-3277
    www.pisgahoutdoors.com
  • Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts
    www.letsroam.com/tours_and_adventures/Brevard-North-Carolina
  • Sports Complex Skate Park
    Concrete Skate Park, Free
    324 Ecusta Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
  • Asheville Jeep Tours
    92 Hendersonville Hwy in Pisgah Forest
    www.ashevillejeeptours.com

Indoor Activities

  • Brevard Clay
    828-884-2529
    www.brevardclay.com
  • Brevard Rock Gym
    Indoor Rock Climbing
    828-884-7625
    www.brevardrockgym.com
  • Private Yoga on-site
    Clare 828-231-7269 or Kamala, 828-384-1500
  • Elements Spa
    Acupuncture, Facials, Massage
    828-884-2701
    www.elementswellnessspa.com
  • Crystal Mountain Gem Mine
    Gem Mining
    828-877-4700
    www.crystalmarketmining-company.com
  • 185 King Street
    Bar, Pub Food, Live Music,
    www.185kingst.com
  • ART LAB
    Workshops, Classes & Open Art drop ins,
    http://www.artlabnc.com
  • The Co-ed Cinema
    The Co- Ed Cinema is a classic single screen theater from the 1930s showing first run films
    828-883-2200
    www.coedcinema.com
  • White Squirrel Arcade
    https://whitesquirrelarcade.com
    40 N Caldwell St, Brevard, NC 28712

Calming Nature Activities

  • Ventures Birding Tours
    Michael Plauche’
    225-439-7310
  • Nero Coffee Hikes
    Katlyn Mobley 678-967-9377
    www.nerocoffee.org

Local Hiking Trails/Waterfalls

  • Moores Cove Falls
    www.nps.gov/places/moore-cove-falls.htm
  • Bracken Preserve
    https://www.cityofbrevard.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Bracken-Preserve-6
  • Looking Glass Rock Trail Head
    https://www.hikewnc.info/besthikes/davidson-river/john-rock-loop
  • Graveyard Fields Loop
    https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/nfsnc/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5188439
  • Johns Rock Trail
    https://www.hikewnc.info/besthikes/davidson-river/john-rock-loop
  • Pink Beds Trail Loop
    https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48238
  • Art Loeb Trail Head
    https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48122
  • Cove Creek Falls
    https://www.hdcarolina.com/episodes/cove-creek-falls
  • Dupont State Recreational Forest
    https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-forest-service/state-forests/dupont-state-recreational-forest
  • Log Hollow and Discovery Falls Trailhead
    https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48634
  • Triple Falls
    https://www.dupontforest.com/explore/triple-falls/
  • Graveyard Fields
    https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/null/recarea/?recid=48420&actid=50

Music, Art, & History

  • Lucy Clark Art Gallery
    www.lucyclarkgallery.com
  • Red Wolf Galley
    www.redwolfgallerync.com
  • Blue Moon Art Gallery & Frame
    www.bluemoongalleryandframe.com
  • Number 7 Arts
    www.number7arts.org/site
  • Lizard Rock Art Gallery
    www.lizardsrockbrevard.com
  • Local Color
    828-384-0684
    36 S Broad St, Brevard, NC 28712
  • Starfangled Press
    www.starfangledpress.com
  • Woodhaven Glass
    828-777-5770
    www.woodhavenglass.com
  • Newfound Artisan
    newfoundartisan.com
  • Brevard Music Center
    ardmusic.org
  • SIlvermont Mansion Park
    828- 884-3166
    https://tcpr.recdesk.com/Community/Facility/Detail?facilityId=28
  • Allison Deaver House
    828-884-5137
    www.tchistoricalsociety.com/?page_id=9
  • Transylvania Heritage Museum
    828-884-2347
    www.transylvaniaheritage.org
  • Mud Dabbers Pottery
    828-884-5131
    www.muddabbers.com
  • Duckpond Pottery
    828-883-4512
    https://duckpondtv.blogspot.com

Antiques & Thrift Shops

  • Underground Salvage
    828-885-2744
    228 W French Broad St, Brevard, NC 28712
  • Mantiques
    828-884-9021
    68 W Main St, Brevard, NC 28712
  • Hunters and Gatherers
    828-883-3709
    40 W Main St, Brevard, NC 28712
  • Gravy
    828-862-4900
    17 W Main St, Brevard, NC 28712
  • Safe’s Attic Thrift
    828-884-2615
    370 S Broad St, Brevard, NC 28712
  • Four Seasons Hospice Home Store – Brevard
    828-435-3250
    444 Asheville Hwy, Brevard, NC 28712
  • Magnolia Vintage Co,.
    https://magnoliavintageco.com
    67 E Main St, Brevard, NC 28712
  • White Squirrel Consignment
    https://www.whitesquirrelconsignment.com
    29 W French Broad St Suite 107, Brevard, NC 28712
  • Shop of St Philips
    828-884-9660
    219 S Caldwell St, Brevard, NC 28712
  • Habitat Restore
    828-862-4663
    690 Ecusta Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
  • Country Creations
    828-884-5856
    398 S Broad St, Brevard, NC 28712

Breweries

  • Ecusta Brewing
    828-966-2337
    www.ecustabrewing.com
  • Oskar Blues
    828-883-2337
    www.oskarblues.com
  • Sierra Nevada
    828-708-6242
    www.sierranevada.com
  • Noblebrau Brewing
    828-877-1850
    www.noblebrau.com
  • UpCountry Brewing
    828-885-7538
    www.upcountrybrewing.com
  • Brevard Brewing Co.
    828-885-2101
    www.brevard-brewing.com
  • Mills River Brewing Co.,
    828-483-0480
    www.millsriverbrewing.com
  • Burning Blush Brewery
    828-595-9859
    www.burningblush.com

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Deerwoode Reserve vacation cabin rentals and event center is located in the Western North Carolina Mountains near Asheville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Bryson City, Cashiers, Highlands, Lake Toxaway and close to many area attractions. Biltmore Estate, waterfalls, Nantahala Nation Forest, Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway and fall leaf color change are just a few of the activities you can experience when you book your stay at Deerwoode Reserve!

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JUDGE JAMES A. FORSYTHE JR FAMILY:

Judge Forsythe was born 11/26/1853. He was married to Julia Nathalie, who was born 5/14/1860, and they married 5/14/1877. They moved into the house and added a wing to it. They had one son and two daughters. James A. Forsythe Jr. (1882 – 1957), Margaret Elizabeth ( 4/21/1885 – 9/16/1886) and Ellen Harllee Forsythe Vermilye (11/4/1888 – 1/24/1936). Julia died 5/14/1923 and Judge Forsythe died in 1925. They are all buried in the Gillispie Cemetery in Brevard. Elizabeth was originally buried on the property but because of the grave being washed by rains, was later transferred to Gillispie Cemetery. There are stories and accounts of baby ghost Elizabeth haunting the Big Log Cabin, which was built on the site of the original homestead.

THE MAYES (Cont.)

In 1969, the Mayes moved into the Otter Cabin, originally built in 1940. It was formerly the camp infirmary and was also known as the Gate House. Bill built the deck and closed in the screen porch where the large brick cooking fireplace is located. During the time they lived there, they tore down the old original homesite that had fallen into such disrepair and decided to build a new log home on the same basement foundation, now called the Big Log Cabin. 

ROBERT J. HUSSEY / CAMP DEERWOODE FOR GIRLS:

When Mr. Hussey purchased the property in 1935, the camp was transformed from a boys camp into a camp for girls. It was operated by Mr. and Mrs. George Mason Swift. Mrs. Swift had previously operated a camp, called Camp Dellwood, and in an effort to continue to use the same camp songs, they re-named it to Camp Deerwoode. At this time camp property was comprised of 250 acres featuring horseback riding, including all day and overnight horseback trips. The girls played polo, learned archery and riflery, and had classes in swimming and canoeing, as well as tennis and golf. Other elective courses offered at camp were dancing, dramatics, musical comedy, and musical instruments and nightly shows were performed in The Big Room. The craft building was a popular place and described as the heart of the camp, featuring eight large floor looms with flying shuttles. Other craft projects consisted of silver craft, pottery and leather craft. The camp season ran from July 1 – August 26 and cost $300.