Inaugural Blog

Submitted by kim on February 23, 2009 - 10:45am

In this inaugural edition of the Old Edwards blog, I want to give readers a taste of what they can expect in future editions.

Old Edwards Inn and Spa has the great honor of being situated in North Carolina’s spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains. The indescribable beauty and rich heritage of the Highlands/Cashiers area have inspired a medley of talented artists, craftsmen, musicians and even architects of various specialties and genres. Talented chefs and acclaimed restaurateurs have also made their homes here, sparking the opening of superb award-winning restaurants of an eclectic variety.

These are all the things that we’ve built our company culture around. And we feel like Old Edwards Inn is synonymous with all that is great about Highlands and the Western North Carolina Mountains. With onsite shopping and dining venues, our award-winning wine cellar, our music venues, our old-world art and architecture, and the hand-selected period antiques that grace our interiors—we are fortunate to live in a flourishing world of art, culture and leisure.

And these are the experiences that we want to share with our readers. Our blog will echo with the North Carolina mountain spirit—all the arts, culture, recreation, activities, lifestyles and interesting people that make this area so alluring.

I hope you will enjoy embarking on this journey with us. We look forward to sharing thoughts, ideas and musings with you. And we hope you’ll share some of yours with us as we go along.

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Cheryl Schneider

September 19, 2009 - 2:27pm

As a design professional, I am always looking for the "perfect" place to stay....the inn met all my expectations. The room, the spa, the shops and the food were all wonderful. If we have another wedding in the family this would be a great spot!! Hope to come again.

Hank

June 4, 2009 - 8:58am

This is a marvelous web site and really does an accurate job of portraying the beauty and graciousness of Highlands in general and Old Edwards Inn. This is a special place. I have had the time and energy to own a private home in Highlands and sold it 2 years ago. Since then I have used Old Edwards Inn as my gathering spot and while I may buy another house it is actually cheaper and more fun to stay at Old Edwards Inn with all the same accoutremaent as owning a gated golf course home. You did a great job with the resort and time will prove that Old Edwards Inn is the most important developement in recent Highlands town history.

Jeanne & Sidy Diop

May 15, 2009 - 3:57pm

Old Edwards Inn & Spa, you all are amazing! We could not have picked a better place for our wedding day. Thank you so much for making our special day as special as all of you. A special thanks to Tracy Brandes for planning a great event, Johannes Kalpdohr and team for the wonderful,delicious and creative dinner, Russell and team, Tina for the beautiful hair and photo op(you are a jack of all trades) and Kyra, what a bridal ritual. I hope all brides come to you for your one of a kind experience. I still smell like jasmine. I will spread the word about you all and your wonderful Inn. We will see you soon....

JENNIFIERE JONES

April 25, 2009 - 4:33pm

As a spa consultant and spa events company owner - I would like to offer my kudos to Old Edwards Inn & Spa. What a beautiful property, Inn and Spa. As a seasonal resident of the Highlands I am proud to bring friends, associates and family to this mountain escape. What a truly relaxing and rejuvenating experience!

Gina Gilbert

April 23, 2009 - 4:38pm

This is our most beloved Boutique Hotel. We travel to Old Edwards Inn at least 3-4 annually. Look forward to each trip. Never leave Old Edwards because they have everything you need. Most relaxing time my husband and I have together. Staff attends to our every whim!

Frank Donino

April 11, 2009 - 10:20am

Richard & Melissa: great job on web site; quality of Inn is presented well. We, of course, are anxiously awaiting the opening of the club. Congrats and thanks to all who are working so hard to pull this off in such a short time.

Wanda Drake

April 2, 2009 - 2:44pm

The new website is wonderful! Every aspect of Old Edwards Inn has definitely changed for the better. We enjoy it all and congrats to the fine management teams!