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April 2025

Fourth of July in the mountains of North Carolina
April 24, 2025
Events

Celebrate the Fourth at Elk & Embers

  Freedom, Fireflies & Fun!July 4th weekend, 2025* Join us July 4th weekend for three nights July 3-5, which includes a curated event with massage, yoga classes, guided hikes, an ice cream social, and evening s’mores! Get access to five miles of hiking trails

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April 24, 2025
Things to Do

Romantic Mountain Moments: Things to Do Around Maggie Valley & Waynesville for Couples

  Whether you’re planning your dream wedding at Elk & Embers, honeymooning in the Smokies, or just sneaking away for a weekend retreat, the mountains of Western North Carolina are made for romance. Maggie Valley and Waynesville, two charming towns nestled in

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April 24, 2025
Weddings

Saying “I Do” in the Smokies: Why Elk & Embers is the Dream Mountain Wedding Venue

  (Plus Planning Tips!) If you’re dreaming of tying the knot surrounded by beautiful long range views, fresh mountain air, and sweeping ridge lines that stretch for miles, look no further than Elk & Embers, Western North Carolina’s and Waynesville&#8217

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April 23, 2025
Things to Do

Explore the Best Things to Do in Waynesville and Western North Carolina

  Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Waynesville, NC, is a vibrant mountain town that offers a little something for everyone. Whether you’re staying at Elk & Embers Resort for a romantic getaway, family vacation, or outdoor adventure, you&

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    • About
      • About the Founders
      • What’s Happening
      • Gallery
      • Hikes
      • FAQs
    • Rooms
      • Tanager Tent
      • Nuthatch Tent
      • Goldfinch Tent
      • Creekside Cabin
      • Crabtree Cabin
      • Hemlock Treehouse
    • Book Your Stay
    • Weddings & Events
      • Calendar
    • Blog
    • Contact