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Cashiers Mountain Retreat
About This Experience
Mornings here begin with cool air drifting through the Blue Ridge and the sound of water — always water — tumbling somewhere just out of sight. Welcome to Cashiers, North Carolina, a quiet mountain crossroads perched on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau at 3,500 feet, where the landscape feels older and wilder than almost anywhere east of the Rockies.
For seven unhurried nights, settle into a select mountain resort retreat near the charm of downtown Cashiers and the shores of Lake Glenville — the highest-elevation lake east of the Mississippi. Your accommodations place you within easy reach of the village's galleries, farm-to-table restaurants, and boutique shops, while the surrounding Nantahala National Forest stretches out in every direction.
Your days are yours to shape. Hike the two-mile loop along Whiteside Mountain, one of the oldest rock formations on Earth, where the views from the cliff's edge sweep across valleys layered in blue haze. Chase waterfalls — Silver Run's easy trail to a swimming hole, or the dramatic 100-foot drop of High Falls plunging into Lake Glenville. Paddle the lake's 26 miles of shoreline past hidden coves and four boat-access-only waterfalls, or simply settle onto the sandy beach at The Pines with a paperback and nowhere to be.
One local excursion is included with your stay, chosen to match the season — a scenic waterfall boat cruise on a luxury pontoon, horseback riding through fern groves and white pine forest on the Cashiers plateau, or trout fishing in the Tuckasegee tail-water. All outings are designed to capture the character of the mountains at that time of year.
This is an experience designed for couples seeking a slower pace, families drawn to the outdoors, or a small group of friends who'd rather hear birdsong than background music. With a full week, you won't just visit the Blue Ridge — you'll feel its rhythm.
Cashiers, North Carolina. Three (3), five (5) or seven (7) nights. Up to 4 guests.
Zero-Risk Consignment
You don't pay us until you sell it at your event. If it doesn't sell, no problem — there's no cost to you.
Your travel window is generous — three full years* from the date of your auction, event, or travel store purchase. Because this timeline is so broad, the specific featured resorts highlighted in your package may be swapped for a comparable property of equal caliber at any point, without prior notice.
This package is yours to enjoy — or to gift. After registration, you're welcome to pass it along to a friend or family member at no extra cost, provided no booking has been made. However, resale and re-auctioning are strictly off the table. Registration can happen anytime within your 3-year window.
Your stay is meant to be savored in one stretch. Accommodations must be used for consecutive nights and cannot be split across separate visits.
Choice is built in. Travelers can pick from a selection of resorts within their chosen destination — the featured property included, but not your only option.
Featured properties are subject to availability and may be swapped for a comparable property of equal caliber at any point, without prior notice.
Summer is in high demand. Resort availability during June, July, August, and September is extremely limited, and where rooms do exist, expect meaningful surcharges.
Browsing starts after you register. Once your package registration is complete, the Meridian Rewards Group Travel Selection System opens up, letting you view and choose from available resorts and arrival dates. Options typically appear 90 to 300 days before each arrival date, and all reservation requests must be placed no fewer than 90 days ahead of your chosen check-in.
Travel any season you like. This package is valid year-round, though peak-season dates hinge on what's available and may carry additional surcharges.
Nothing is guaranteed until it's confirmed. Every resort and date — featured properties included — is subject to availability.
Once a reservation is locked in, it's locked in. No alterations will be made for any reason — not to the traveler's name, travel dates, resort, or unit size. We strongly urge travelers to safeguard their full investment with travel insurance. A quick online search for "Travel Insurance" will surface plenty of reputable providers.
A few things aren't part of the package: airfare, meals, taxes, personal expenses, and any on-site fees (such as resort or amenity charges) that are payable directly at the property.
The 3-year window is a hard deadline. No extensions will be granted under any circumstances.
Additional conditions may come into play.
*A note on Year 3 travel: Because accommodation costs over such a long horizon are unpredictable, trips taken during the third year may incur a supplemental charge of up to $500.00.