108 Acres Bordering the Great Smoky Mountains
Tucked into 108 acres bordering Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Elk & Embers® Luxury Mountain Resort is a romantic hideaway in Waynesville, North Carolina, where luxury and wilderness share the same address. Founded by longtime friends Kristina McLean and Susan McLean and their husbands, Elk & Embers was built on a rare idea: that true comfort and deep immersion in nature belong together. At 4,000 feet, the invitation is simple. Slow down, breathe the mountain air, and reconnect.
Choose from a distinctive collection of accommodations, each with breathtaking views: luxury tents, a one-of-a-kind treehouse, and cozy mountain cabins, including one tucked beside a trout creek. With more than five miles of private hiking trails and direct access to the national park, the wilderness truly begins just outside your door.
A romantic retreat for couples that also warmly welcomes families, Elk & Embers pairs the serenity of the forest with thoughtful, full-service hospitality. Spend your days hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, or on a guided elk hike-and-dine excursion — then return to comfort, quiet, and the kind of views that stay with you long after you leave. Just minutes from Asheville and an easy drive from Charlotte and Atlanta, your mountain escape is closer than you think.
Location
Waynesville, NC 28786 (near Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
