New York Times Article just posted – 36 hours in Asheville
Check out this article in the New York Times about Asheville – almost all of it is steps away from the Urban Nest!
Read More...What to do with Chidren In Asheville?
Many people ask about opportunities for families with children – they are endless as Asheville is a very kid friendly place. In the warm months, there are festivals of one kind or another more weekends than not – just check www.asheville.com for the calendar. If you’re staying at the Urban Nest, you are in the [...]
Read More...Guests – Please Tell Us Your Favorite Places, Experiences, People here.
We are excited to finally have a way to start a conversation between our guests that have stayed with us, and those who want to come. Please use the comments here to share your experiences. Thanks, Lynne and Steve
Read More...“Concierge” Services available to Urban Nest and Little Sister Guests
If you’ve looked around on our website or have read our testimonials, you’ll see that Steve and I like to assure that our guests have a great experience while staying in our accommodations. So, here are a few ways that we can add to your enjoyment: 1 – Ask us to stock the refrigerator for [...]
Read More...Max Patch – On Top of the World
Last weekend we went up to Max Patch, only an hour’s drive from Asheville – a short distance for such an incredible view. We stayed in a house down the road from the trailhead for Max Patch, which is a high grassy knoll that makes you feel like you are on top of the world. [...]
Read More...Frequently Asked Questions
I am often asked the same questions from guests who are planning their vacation, so rather than continually recreate my responses, I thought I would post them here – and will continue to update them. Last week I was asked: “French Broad Chocolate Lounge vs. Chocolate Fetish? If I only have the chance to go [...]
Read More...Asheville on a Typical Friday Night – Hardly Typical…
Last Friday night, I left my studio on Battery Park around 7pm to meet Steve at the Castell Photography Gallery to see a new show that was opening. It was a beautiful late summer evening and downtown was bustling with people, tourists and locals alike. No more than on a Friday night do I see [...]
Read More...We wanted to hike, but not drive too far away, and so….
We ended up driving up Hwy 276 just before Brevard to hike the Coontree Loop. Yes, you are in the south when the trail is called “Coontree”! This is a good hike if you just want to get some good hills in, probably some nice views (explanation forthcoming), and only drive about 45 minutes away [...]
Read More...Hiking Anyone?
Since Asheville’s had an uncharacteristically warm summer, Steve and I have jumped at any opportunity to escape the heat for higher elevations around Asheville. Two weekends ago we headed to Banner Elk for friend Dot Griffith’s photography show at the Art Cellar. We hiked the Tanawha trail near Price Lake on the way to Banner [...]
Read More...The Books Bar
As many people around here know, I (Lynne) have been partial to the 5 Walnut Wine bar as my watering hole of choice (unless we’re thinking cocktails – then it’s Sazerac), but I enjoyed finding another great spot for a glass of wine. The recently relocated Champagne and Books Bar at the Grove Arcade is [...]
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