1906 Pine Crest Inn & Restaurant  

Imagine a 245-year old romantic cabin so captivating that it inspired the writings of literary greats F. Scott Fitzgerald & Ernest Hemingway. Picture sunlight flowing through the vaulted ceiling skylight in your intimate cottage that was once the studio for a renowned French portrait artist in the 1920s. Envision a relaxing evening on our verandas sipping tea or your favorite scotch from our collection of over 30 distinctive single-malts & watching the sun sink behind the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Championship golf, superb art & antique shopping, waterfall hikes & winery tours, intimate couples massage� these experiences & more can be found at an inviting, distinctive retreat nestled in Historic Tryon just south of Asheville and minutes from Upstate SC. Recognized in Southern Living, Fodor�s, Our State Magazine, & listed on the National Historic Registry with 13 consecutive 4-Diamond awards, the hospitality of the �Hidden Gem of Tryon� embraces our guests as they create memories that will last a lifetime.

Even with all the abundance of natural beauty, your eyes will still envy your taste buds! Renowned for our three-course �Best Breakfast in the Southeast,� exceptional fine dining, wine tastings & celebrity wine dinners, experience casual fine dining with regional accents & organic ingredients complimented by the 2nd largest wine list in the Carolinas that has received the coveted Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 9 years. Our year-round flowering gardens are perfect for romance packages, honeymoons, or destination weddings on our lawn. Our modern conference center was named �Best Place to hold a Corporate Meeting� & is ideal for reunions, executive retreats, & planning sessions.

Amenities: Air conditioning, Gas Fireplace, Wood Fireplace, Fridge, Coffee Maker, TV, Cable, Stereo, DVD Player, Telephone , Wireless Internet, Private deck(s), Shared deck(s), View of mountain hill, and more...

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of any portion of your reservation at least fourteen (14) days prior to arrival results in a full refund of your deposit, less a $25 per

Children are welcome.

Breakfast: Our award-winning 3-course breakfast has twice been named "Best Breakfast in the Southeast" by Arrington's Inn Traveler magazine. Starting at 7 each morning we serve a custom blend of gourmet coffee small-batch roasted by a local coffee roaster.

Driving Directions: From I-85 or I-95 take I-26 WEST toward Asheville, North Carolina. Continue on I-26 WEST to Exit 67 (Columbus, NC). Take Hwy 108 towards Tryon (approx. 4 mi). After coming into downtown Tryon, take a left turn on New Market St. (turn just before crossing the railroad tracks). Continue, bearing left to top of hill (2/10 mi). Take a left turn on Pine Crest Lane.

Local Area Attractions: Many diversions are located at the Inn and even more are just moments away. Some of our favorites are shopping for arts, crafts, antiques, and other hand-made items, hiking on local trails and to scenic waterfalls, attending musicals and plays at the local theaters and playhouses, or sipping wine at a local winery. We are also blessed with access to some of North Carolina's most popular tourist attractions, such as the expansive Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Cowpens Battlefield park, or the historic homes of famous writers, poets,and playwrights such as Carl Sandburg, Thomas Wolfe, or Sidney Lanier. We are also within 30-60 minutes of dozens of state forests, historic waterfalls, and national historic registry sites.

Onsite Activities: The Pine Crest Inn creates an atmosphere that is charming, gracious and relaxing. There are no distractions when it is time for romance or business, but plenty of ways for guests to enjoy their leisure time. We have numerous board and card games, croquet, bocce ball, and badminton. We also have a complimentary video library with over 450 movies that can be checked out.

Seasonal Info: We are open year-round!