Appalachian design hideaway
Twenty-eight private acres of Appalachian forest unfold across trout-stocked waters, native rhododendrons, and a striking Scandinavian-inspired black barn.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Restored antique timber cabins and a Scandinavian-inspired black barn with custom handcrafted furnishings by Shutze Studio.
Notable
A secluded twenty-eight-acre Appalachian estate featuring restored North Carolina cabins, native rhododendrons, and private trout fishing.
Listed
Private mountain lodges appointed with Casa Rovea Italian linens, LaCanche gas ranges, and outdoor cedar hot tubs.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Downtown Highlands sits two miles south, while surrounding trails lead to Ranger Falls and sweeping Blue Ridge mountain overlooks.
The rooms
Individually restored antique timber cabins feature custom handcrafted furnishings, professional gas ranges, and private outdoor hot tubs tucked into the woods.
The pond and trails
Guests can cast for trout along the private pond or join monthly hilltop yoga sessions overlooking the forest.
How it began
Originally a 1970s rhododendron farm tended for decades by an eighth-generation Highlander, the grounds were reimagined as a private mountain sanctuary.
Stay here
Flat Mountain Farm
Choose your dates with one of these sites to see rooms and rates.
Add dates to see the price for your stay.
Book with
ExpediaWe may earn a commission when you book through Expedia. It never decides which hotels we include or how we rate them.
Highlands
More like this
Old Edwards Inn & Spa
“Blue Ridge spa estate”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.