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The Lily Pad: Glamping with Sauna

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· Weaverville, Buncombe, North Carolina

8 acres hosted by Diana G.

1 lodging site

Sauna

A little haven of warmth and relaxation.

Nestled in the lush Blue Ridge mountains, 15 minutes from Asheville, our eight acre farm was established in 1880 as a dairy and tobacco farm. Today it is a peaceful space where sheep and goats trim the pasture, ducks swim in the ponds, chickens lay eggs, and wild birds thrive. We are committed to a regenerative approach to vegetable gardening and land management. We continue to re-introduce native plants to the farm to create a health habitat for animal and human creatures. Inside the tent, you’ll find a very comfy full size bed, sling back leather chair, bookcase with a few of our favorite titles, and authentic cowhide rug. Nightly illumination is via portable solar lanterns and curtain lights for extra glow. The tent deck is a great place to stay a while. Watch the ducks, consider the moon, or step down onto a boulder and warm your hands by the fire. Turn on the twinkle lights. Actually grill a cheese sandwich. On chilly nights, the wood-burning stove will keep you warm and cast a wonderful flickering light. If you have never started a fire for warmth, this is your chance! We usually start the fire an hour before we turn in, get up once to add wood, and restart it in the morning to boil water for pour-over coffee and tea. As a glamping guest, you enjoy complimentary access to our sauna. The stove came from Finland, and the water comes from our very own spring. The sauna is great therapy after a long day of hiking, biking, paddling, gallery-hopping, beer tasting or wedding going. For cooking, we provide a fire pit with grill top, cast iron skillet, and basic utensils like tongs. Plates, bowls, cutlery, cups, mugs, are ready to go. There is a basin and dry rack for dish washing. A unique outhouse is just steps away from the tent. The outhouse is a replica of a scenic one-holer from Power Creek outside Condova, Alaska. Finishing touches include a crescent moon carved into the door and custom toilet seat art you will have to see to believe. There is a nearby carafe of water for handwashing.The Sauna Tent is nestled between a spring fed pond and a wild flower-covered slope, just steps from a wood burning sauna and outdoor shower. The site offers lovely views of the farm and is very private. You will enjoy the nightly symphony, the friendly ducks, and a wood stove on chilly evenings.

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4 ratings · 3 reviews

Allison C.recommends

March 28, 2024

Farm Tent by the Pond

I mean WOW! What an experience. Incredibly beautiful property. My boyfriend and I had a romantic getaway exploring Asheville and stayed here. The sauna, cozy tent, and thoughtfulness from the wood pile, to the poem books, to the robes- it was marvelous!! Highly recommend!!

Tiffany W.recommends

April 24, 2023

Farm Tent by the Pond

A wonderful stay! Thanks for hosting us! The place is beautiful and the wood burning sauna was much needed. We got to meet all the farm animals too. Great set up!

Rachel T.recommends

April 19, 2023

Farm Tent by the Pond

What a beautiful property! The tent is so much larger and chic than I expected! All the amenities you'd could want are provided. There is an outhouse behind the tent for easy access. The all wooden sauna house is next door to the tent so that's an easy stroll, as well. The property was easy to find and the hosts are very friendly and welcoming!

Location

Weaverville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Diana G.Joined in March 2023

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