Bend of Ivy Lodge is a successful retreat center just 20 minutes north of Asheville, NC in the mountains of Western North Carolina with its vibrant arts and cullinary scene for which it has become famous. This offering includes all real estate, furnishings and the business including all intellectual property, website, future bookings on record, etc. This is a totally "turn key" operation with a long history of high demand and success in the hosting of spiritual/wellness retreats, corporate training retreats, family reunions, weddings and such. This is the most complete such retreat center we've listed.

Situated on 36+ private acres of rolling hills, the property offers guests a place of solitude with outstanding mountain views and lovely trails and landscaping to restore one's soul. Access is easy year round on paved roads with fine dining just minutes away, or you can have a private chef cater an event and use the commercially licensed kitchen to serve dozens of guests in the Main Lodge.

The Main Lodge features three levels of living in a converted tobacco barn with five bedrooms on the upper level along with two baths; meeting spaces, bath and dining on the main level and four bedrooms plus another full bath. The Main Lodge is equiped for a solar power system and solar water heating if desired. The lodge comes fully furnished including all bedding, appliances, furniture, rugs, utensiles, etc. The entie property is served by high speed fiber optic based internet service as well which is so important to guests.

The Farmhouse features three more levels of living area including two rentable guest suites on the lower level, each with their own full bathroom; a large living room, kitchen, bath and four rooms for guests and offices on the main level along with a private bedroom suite on the upper level. This building offers a beautiful stone patio overlooking the pond and fields below. This building can be rented to one group or partitioned and rented to three different groups at the same time.

Down around the extensivly landscaped pond (in which you can swim) you'll find a covered pergola ideal for resting in the outdoors, a fire pit, splinter free decking and the Boathouse. The Boathouse is a converted corn crib from the property's historic farming days that is now used as a library, sleeping nook and the occassional massage therapy treatement.

At the head of the pond and beside the beautiful stone lined creek, is the Pavilion. This building is used for larger gatherings, seating up to 60+ for classes or 15 to 20 for yoga classes. It is fully air conditioned, though it has its own wood burning stove along with a "dry" kitchen used for catered events. There are two half baths and a private sleeping loft as well as three charming cushioned reading nooks to one side ideal for a nap.

Overall, Bend of Ivy Lodge is an outstanding property in an outstandingly beautiful area wherein you can continue the business or add more facilities and grow it even more. Proof of funds must be presented before touring the property, and financial information on the business will only be shared AFTER a site visit and upon signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Rest assured, this is a well managed operation of the highest standard and there is no other like it in the area. By clicking on the link below, you can view a video of the entire property along with a 3D interior model of the Main Lodge. Bend of Ivy Lodge is listed for sale by Retreat Realty, Ltd. of Black Mountain, NC.