Mountain Magnolia Inn, Suites & Restaurant

Mountain Magnolia Inn is a full service country inn located just 35 miles north of Asheville in Hot Springs, North Carolina. The Inn was the estate of James H. Rumbough and his wife Carrie who owned and operated the 350 room Mountain Park Hotel where the Hot Springs Spa is now located.

The Inn itself has 5 individual guest rooms and a 2 bedroom suite; we also have a guest house "The Garden House" which has 3 bedrooms and a full kitchen; and Fowler's Bend which has 2 suites and a small one bedroom unit. Pete and Karen Nagle have operated the Inn for over ten years as a historic property which emphasizes exceptional service, great food and eco-friendly practices.

Dining is available Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 5:30 - 9 pm. Dress as you wish, from casual to fine. Reservations are suggested, but walk-ins are welcome. When making reservations, let us know of any special occasion, so we can make your night one to remember.

Unforgettable Evening Dining at the Mountain Magnolia Inn offers the perfect setting for a romantic getaway or special group occasions, such as birthdays, anniversary's, Thanksgiving, and rehearsal dinners. With our beautiful location, historic venue, the finest ingredients deftly prepared by our Executive Chef and his incomparable staff, we create a dining experience second to none.

Unforgettable Dining at Mountain Magnolia Inn reflects our commitment over the past 10 plus years of offering exceptional food to compliment your experience at Mountain Magnolia Inn. Lead by our Executive Chef, we are committed to using locally grown foods as much as possible and to making everything we serve from scratch in our own kitchen. We are sure you will find both the presentation and taste to be exceptional. And for the ultimate dining experience consider our Chef's Table.

Complementing the chef's creations are our unique dining venues. Our main dining room, with its bay window and fireplace, is cozy in the winter and pleasant and cool in the summer. Small groups enjoy the front parlor, which also boasts a fireplace and historical decor. In warm months, dine on our front porch and let your spirits lift as you take in the glorious mountain view. Our area is rich in musical talent and we often feature local entertainers on weekend nights to complement your evening. 

Mountain Magnolia Inn caters to all your spa needs. We will make your hot mineral springs and massage appointments and provide you with the necessary amenities such as robes and a personal spa bag which includes towels and bottled water. Massage and other spa services are given in the cupola of the inn by Marie Judy B.S., L.M.B.T , Professional Massage Therapist.

Hot Springs North Carolina, a resort destination since the early 1800s, has long been renowned for its healing mineral springs, scenic mountain settings, and rejuvenating qualities. Today people come from all over the world to soak in our hot springs and pamper themselves with a relaxing massage. The hot mineral springs are only 2 minutes from the Inn.

Experience the beauty and romance of a mountain wedding in Hot Springs, North Carolina, the Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, and a short drive from Asheville. We will make your Wedding Day an experience to remember for a lifetime. The Inn is a fully restored, 3-story 1868 Victorian estate featured in This Old House magazine, HGTV and Southern Living. The 3.5 acre estate offers a park-like setting with beautiful mountain views and luxurious accommodations. We offer a full line of wedding services including onsite catering, wedding coordinators, and spa services. Our amazing staff of chefs, servers, innkeepers and housekeepers are here to help in every way and make you experience unforgettable!

Mountain Magnolia Inn offers a wide range of lodging for individuals, couples and groups whether it is for a weekend, mid-week night or an extended stay. Regardless of the accommodations you select, you will find each is very clean, tastefully decorated, and provides a comfortable place to relax and enjoy your time in the area. The Inn is a fully restored 1868 Victorian home with 5 individual guest rooms each with a private bath. Many of the rooms have a gas fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, private balcony or patio. In addition there is Miss Peggy's suite, which is great for a couple or a family.

The Garden House is behind the Inn along the garden path and is ideal for a family, 2 or 3 couples or a group of friends getting away for a retreat. It has 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, great room and 2 bathrooms (one with a 2 person Jacuzzi tub). There is also a front porch and back deck. With futons it can sleep up to 10 people.

Suites at Fowler's are located 2 minutes by car from the Inn. Fowler's Bend is a fully restored 100 year old general store built on a bank overlooking Spring Creek and has a view of Town Waterfall. Fowler's Bend has been renovated and is now 2 private suites- Bird's Nest and Cliffside. The Suites are priced for a couple with an additional charge for use of the 2nd bedroom. Each suite has a kitchen, den with gas fireplace, dining area, and outdoor deck overlooking the creek. Also at Fowler's Bend is the Hideaway a one room unit with a queen size bed and bath. Visit Our Website For Pictures of These Accommodations.

The original owners of the house were Carrie and Colonel James Henry Rumbough. Carrie was the daughter of Joseph Powell, a Federal Circuit Judge from South Carolina. He was the only member of the South Carolina legislature to vote against the secession from the Union. Colonel Rumbough's parents were Jacob Rumbough, from Woodstock, Virginia and Ann Danridge, who was a descendent of Martha Washington. 

Jacob was a railroad contractor, who supervised the building of the railroad from Lynchburg, Virginia to Greenville, Tennessee, where he ultimately settled.

James and Carrie Rumbough moved from Greeneville, Tennessee, where James had run a stagecoach operation that ran from Greeneville, Tennessee to Greenville, South Carolina by way of Warm Springs (now Hot Springs). When James decided to join the Confederate Army, he wanted his family to have a safe place to live since he didn't know if he would survive the war. So they moved to Warm Springs.

In 1866 four tracts of land south of the French Broad River, including the entire town of Warm Springs, was sold to Carrie Rumbough by Joseph A. McDowell of Buncombe County.

In 1868, Rutland (now the Mountain Magnolia Inn) was built for Carrie and the children to live in. At this time, Colonel Rumbough was away at war, and Carrie was running the Patton Hotel, which was located by the hot springs. The hotel, which burned in 1884, accommodated about 300 people, and attracted many visitors to the springs and the area.

Experience the Beauty and Romance of a Mountain Wedding in Hot Springs, North Carolina, the Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, and a short drive from Asheville. We will make your Wedding Day an experience to remember for a lifetime. The Inn is a fully restored, 3-story 1868 Victorian estate featured in This Old House magazine, HGTV and Southern Living. The 3.5 acre estate offers a park-like setting with beautiful mountain views. There are 10 rooms/suites with a total of 15 guest bedrooms that can acommodate up to 38 people. Town offers a variety of other accomodations for all of your guests. We also operate a small restaurant on premises, and have an excellent chef and team of experienced servers.

We host weddings, commitment ceremonies, anniversaries, reunions, holiday parties, retreats, and other special events. Our larger weddings are outdoors under the beautiful old black walnut tree. Party tents, a covered terrace and the trees on the grounds offer plenty of shade. The yard is bordered with gardens and has beautiful mountain views.

We provide planning, coordination, lodging, catering, decorating, floral, and cake services, plus many other services. We also have an in-house officiant, Karen Nagle, who is ordained by the Universal Life Church. In addition to our accommodations, we can recommend other lodging facilities in the area for all your guests, as well as, suggest other activities for before, during and after your event. Please visit our website for more information regarding services, catering, menus and much more. 

Massages are given in the 3rd floor massage room in the cupola of the Mountain Magnolia Inn with its 14 ft ceiling and view the mountains. Most guests can schedule a massage in conjunction with a soak at the hot mineral baths in town.
 

• Swedish Massage - Experience a relaxing traditional Swedish massage as your muscles are cared for in a supportive environment $65/hour; $85/1.5 hours
• Deep Tissue Massage - Enjoy a full body deep tissue massage with pressure that is just right for you. Can include specific treatment and can combine with other treatments. $70/hour; $90/1.5 hours
• Full Body wrap and Massage - with dry brush exfoliation and luxurious natural home blend body butter includes hot stone placement. Cleanses and exfoliates the outer layer of the skin removing dirt and dead cells, helping to stimulate and circulate lymph (blended essential oils optional) $110/1.5 hour; $120/1.75 hours
• Hot Stone Relaxation Massage - Enjoy the benefits of ancient stone therapy with stone placement and a relaxing hot stone massage for deep relaxation and balance. $80/1 hour; $100/1.5 hours
• Foot Spa Treatment - (essential oils optional), salt scrub or dry brush exfoliation, hot paraffin treatment followed by a foot massage that can include head, neck scalp. *Can be added to a full body massage treatment. Advanced notice required. All products natural special blend. $50/.5 hours*

Reservation by appointment only. The Innkeeper will be glad to schedule your massage or you can call Marie directly and for special considerations. 828 622 3677.

Marie Judy, B.S. L.M.B.T.
Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist
NC License #00923
828 622 3677
Professional member American Massage Therapy Association

Getting to Hot Springs

By Air

The Asheville airport is about an hour away from Hot Springs and has flights to and from Charlotte, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Raleigh and Cincinnati. Knoxville Airport is one and a half hours and has flights to NY, Washington, Chicago, Atlanta, Orlando, Dallas and a number of other cities. You may want to check both as costs for the same destination can vary significantly.

Driving

From 1-40, coming from the East*
As you approach Asheville, take exit 53B onto 1-240 west. Go 5-6 miles on 1-240. Take exit 4A onto Highway 19/23 North toward Weaverville. Go 8-10 miles until you see a sign that says Hot Springs 2nd right. Under the underpass exit right onto Highway 25/70 going north toward Marshall. Follow Highway 25/70 north about 30 miles to Hot Springs. 

From 1-26, coming from the South*
1-26 will turn into 1-240 as you approach Asheville. Go 4-5 miles on 1-240 to the downtown area. Take exit 4A onto US Highway 19/23 North toward Weaverville. Go 8-10 miles until you see a sign that says Hot Springs 2nd right. Under the underpass exit right onto Highway 25/70 going north toward Marshall. Follow Highway 25/70 north about 30 miles to Hot Springs.

From 1-40, coming from the West*
As you approach Newport Tennessee, take exit 432 onto highway 25/70 headed east. Follow 25/70 east through Newport about 25 miles to Hot Springs.

From Ohio and the Midwest*
Most travelers from this area take 1-75 south. A family member who comes here regularly has found that exiting at Corbin Kentucky and taking 25E 116 miles to Newport is a good route. The exit number off of 75 is 29. 25E goes through Barberville, Pineville, Middleburg, Tazewell and number of small communities. In Tazewell there is one place where 25E turns left and if you miss the turn you can go way out of the way.

*Once in Town

Look for our sign at the Post Office. Follow the directional indicator.
Go 100 yards and turn right at the sign into our driveway.

Being good stewards of our small piece of the earth is important to us and all of our staff. So we have sought to incorporate good environmental practices into our business. As our guest you will benefit from our, mostly organic foods, gentle cleaning products, chemical free landscape, and more. Below is a list of the many practices we have adopted to help protect our environment: 

• We buy organic and locally grown food as much as possible.
• grow many of our own herbs and vegetables in our organic garden
• use pump dispensers for soap, shampoo and lotion to eliminate waste and plastic from individual containers
• offer a linen (both sheets and towels) reuse program in all guest rooms
• compost biodegradable kitchen waste
• recycle cans, plastics, glass, and paper
• use no fertilizers or herbicides on our property
• provide reusable items such as cloth napkins, glass cups, ceramic dishes, etc. with most food and beverage services
• use nontoxic or least toxic cleaners, sanitizers, paints, and pesticides throughout the hotel
• switched to compact fluorescent light bulbs in guest rooms, lobbies, and hallways
• educate our staff to turn off lights and turn down heating/air conditioning when rooms are unoccupied
• installed low flow toilets
• installed window film in many areas to lower heating and cooling loads
• landscape with drought resistant native plants in garden areas
• include filter changes, coil cleaning, thermostat calibration, and damper adjustments in our on going maintenance plan
• purchase "Energy Star" appliances wherever possible.
• provide ceiling fans in most rooms
• set water temperatures to conserve energy