Snowbird Mountain Lodge, historic lodge in North Carolina, United States
Snowbird Mountain Lodge is a historic hotel in the mountains of Western North Carolina, sitting on 100 acres of land with views of the forest and Lake Santeetlah. The main building was designed by Asheville architect Ronald Greene in the 1940s in the craftsman and bungalow style, and contains 23 rooms, some with private decks, hot tubs, and fireplaces.
The lodge was founded in 1940-1941 by brothers Arthur and Edwin Wolfe, who searched for the ideal location for a mountain retreat. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993, recognizing it as a significant site in the region's development as a mountain lodge destination.
The name Snowbird honors the Cherokee people who lived in this mountain region long before the lodge was built. Visitors can feel this historical connection when walking through the grounds and exploring a landscape that held deep meaning for the indigenous people.
Access to the lodge and its activities is straightforward: visitors can use kayaks, mountain bikes, fishing rods, and yoga mats at no extra cost, and all meals are included with the stay. The lodge is conveniently positioned near the Cherohala Skyway for scenic mountain drives and serves as a comfortable base for exploring Nantahala National Forest and the surrounding trails.
The property contains extraordinary biodiversity with hundreds of plant and animal species, making it one of the last wild areas in the eastern region. Visitors may encounter this untamed landscape and rare wildlife during their stay, observing creatures that are seldom seen in densely populated areas.
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