1906 Pine Crest Inn & Restaurant

Award winning cuisine, tranquil setting and the charm of yesteryear await you in your luxuriously appointed room, gracious suite or private cottage. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and on the National Historic Registry, proudly known as "The Hidden Gem of Tryon".

Experience a relaxing, intimate retreat tucked just 1/4-mile from downtown historic Tryon in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Once a favorite of F. Scott Fitzgerald & Ernest Hemingway, the inn has received numerous national awards & recognition. We offer vacation, bed and breakfast lodging, and fine dining in our own Carter's Restaurant. Affordable elegance, gourmet dining, and Southern hospitality await you at the 1906 Pine Crest Inn.

The Inn and its beautiful landscaped grounds are an ideal venue for weddings,
receptions, rehearsal dinners, family gatherings or reunions.

Gracious mountain accommodations and impeccable service are unmatched at the 1906 Pine Crest Inn. Perfect for destination weddings, receptions & rehearsal dinners, family reunions, church retreats, corporate events, girlfriend getaways, private lunches & dinners, bridal or baby showers, and romantic weekend getaways. As a member of the Select Registry Distinguished Inns of North America, we offer the finest bed and breakfast lodging and hospitality in the Western NC Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville and the Biltmore Estate. Recognized in Southern Living, Fodor's, Our State Magazine, boasting 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.

Carter's at the 1906 Pine Crest Inn is renowned for its outstanding new American cuisine featuring fresh vegetables and herbs from our organic gardens served in a charming casual fine dining environment prepared by classically trained chefs. Carter's has received the Wine Spectator "Best of Award of Excellence", one of only seven in the state to receive this prestigious award, and was named "Best Breakfast in the Southeast" for 2 consecutive years for our 3 course gourmet breakfast.

Our wine list is the second largest in the Carolinas offering a truly unique opportunity to compliment each course with a perfectly paired out wine selection. Inquire about our weekly wine tastings & monthly wine dinners overseen by our certified sommelier and celebrity wine guests.

Our Fox & Hounds Bar is the perfect place to unwind after a long trip or busy day exploring the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. In addition to our award-winning wine cellar, we offer over 30 different beers from all over the world, and a complete array of spirits, including small-batch bourbons, sipping tequilas, and over 40 brands of gin & vodka for making your favorite martini.

The 1906 Pine Crest Inn is conveniently located to the nearby charming and historic mountain towns of Tryon, Columbus, Saluda, Flat Rock, Hendersonville, and Landrum offering a diverse mix of specialty shops, art galleries, antiques, restaurants, and entertainment. The inn is located in the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, an area rich in History, Music, Crafts, Culture and the Arts with some of the most beautiful scenic vistas, parks, streams, and trails.

Nearby attractions in the NC Mountains include the Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate in Asheville, Flat Rock Playhouse, Chimney Rock State Park, DuPont State Forest, Pisgah National Forest, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Inn is only a few minutes drive from the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center where there are miles of hiking trails and where fox hunts, steeplechases, and horse shows take place throughout the year.

Built in 1906 as a health resort, the property was converted to an inn in 1917 by Carter Brown who also fostered the equestrian community that Tryon is known for. Today, the Inn features 35 comfortable guest rooms; three in the main Pine Crest Lodge and the remainder in ten outlying cottages. Original buildings, including a 240-year-old log cabin, a woodcutter cottage, and a stone cottage, add to its charm. Each of our guest rooms has private bath, telephone, television and VCR, and many rooms feature sitting rooms, fireplaces, and whirlpool baths. The Inn also offers an extensive library of books and videotapes to peruse at your leisure. Guests may also relax in the spacious Main Lodge or in the more intimate Fox and Hounds Bar before dining.

Come relax your mind, refresh your body, and rejuvenate your soul
as we pamper you with elegant, yet affordable, luxury.

Our modern event and meeting facilities are perfect for Corporate Events, Business Meetings, Executive Retreats, Weddings, or Family and Group Events.

• State-of-the-art conference center
• Audiovisual equipment, fax, photocopier and word processing
• Gourmet restaurant Carter's and our Fox and Hounds Bar
• Golf, tennis and pool nearby
• 33 single occupancy rooms, all have private baths, telephone, cable television with VCR, air conditioning and many have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs.

Please make your reservations with us today and experience our offerings.

Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners and other special occasions at Pine Crest Inn are limited only by the imagination of those planning the event and a maximum number of guests. We have a lovely open green and a gazebo bordered by roses for outdoor events. Our Conference & Event Center transforms into an enchanting indoor venue. For more intimate affairs, we offer the Stone Cottage, Veranda, Main Lodge or our Dining Rooms. Our modern event and banquet facilities are perfect for weddings, wedding receptions, and banquets. Formal, Garden or Casual Weddings

We invite you to plan your event with the help of our AAA rated staff of experts. The beauty of our facility is unmatched in the area. Together we can fulfill your fondest desires, whether it is creating a casual summer barbecue on our lawn or staging the most elegant affair for 200 of your closest friends.

Large Weddings (From 75 - 225 Guests)

• Outdoor Weddings - We can accommodate up to 225 guests in a floating event, or up to 100 for a seated reception. Note that we must secure a tent for an outdoor event too large to relocate indoors in case of bad weather.
• Conference Center – We can accommodate up to 125 guests in a floating event, or up to 50 for a seated reception.

Small Weddings (Fewer than 75 Guests)

• Outdoors - Smaller weddings are ideal as outdoor events. Although it is not necessary to secure a tent for these size events, we caution that weather could dictate last minute-changes that you had not planned.
• Main Lodge - We can accommodate up to 30-35 guests standing comfortably in our English-inspired main lobby.
• Dining Rooms - We can accommodate 60-75 guests seated or 80-100 standing.
• Stone Cottage - Approximately 20 people can attend a wedding in our lovely Stone Cottage.
• Veranda - Our Southern hospitality shines for small ceremonies on our front porch.

Located just minutes from Interstate 26 near the North / South Carolina border, the Pine Crest Inn is easily accessible from a number of major Southeast cities. Should you need additional assistance, please don't hesitate to call us for details: (800) 633-3001 or (828) 859-9135.

From Asheville, North Carolina

1. Head Southwest on I-240 to I-26 EAST.
2. Take I-26 EAST to Columbus, NC. (Exit 67)
3. Exit at Columbus, NC, on Highway 108.
4. Take a right turn.
5. Stay on 108, bearing left when necessary.
6. After passing through downtown Tryon, take a left turn on New Market Rd.
   (turn before crossing the railroad tracks).
7. Continue, bearing left.
8. Take a left turn on Pine Crest Lane.
9. Welcome to the Pine Crest Inn!

From Charlotte, North Carolina

1. Take I-277 SOUTH to I-77 NORTH (Exit 5).
2. Take I-77 NORTH to I-85 SOUTH (Exit 13).
3. Take I-85 SOUTH to US-74 (Exit 10B).
4. Take US-74 WEST to Highway 108.
5. Take 108 SOUTH to Columbus, NC.
6. Continue on 108 passing across I-26.
7. Stay on 108, bearing left when necessary.
8. After passing through downtown Tryon, take a left turn on New Market Rd.
   (turn before crossing the railroad tracks).
9. Continue, bearing left.
10. Take a left turn on Pine Crest Lane.
11. Welcome to the Pine Crest Inn!

From Charleston, South Carolina

1. Take I-26 WEST passing through Columbia, SC.
2. Continue West on I-26 WEST to Landrum, SC (Exit 1).
3. Take exit left on Route 14 into the town of Landrum.
4. Drive through Landrum until you cross RR tracks.
5. Take a right turn on U.S. Highway 176.
6. Stay on 176 four miles to Tryon.
7. After coming into downtown Tryon, take a right turn on New Market Rd.
   (turn just after crossing the railroad tracks).
8. Continue, bearing left.
9. Take a left turn on Pine Crest Lane.
10. Welcome to the Pine Crest Inn!

From Columbia, South Carolina

1. Take I-26 WEST toward North Carolina.
2. Continue on I-26 WEST to Landrum, SC (Exit 1).
3. Take exit left on Route 14 into the town of Landrum.
4. Drive through Landrum until you cross RR tracks.
5. Take a right turn on U.S. Highway 176.
6. Stay on 176 four miles to Tryon.
7. After coming into downtown Tryon, take a right turn on New Market St
   (turn just after crossing the railroad tracks).
8. Continue, bearing left.
9. Take a left turn on Pine Crest Lane.
10. Welcome to the Pine Crest Inn!

From Greenville, South Carolina

1. Take US-276 EAST to I-85 NORTH.
2. Take I-85 NORTH to I-26 WEST (Exit 70).
3. Continue West on I-26 WEST to Landrum, SC (Exit 1).
4. Take exit left on Route 14 into the town of Landrum.
5. Drive through Landrum until you cross RR tracks.
6. Take a right turn on U.S. Highway 176.
7. Stay on 176 four miles to Tryon.
8. After coming into downtown Tryon, take a right turn on New Market Rd.
   (turn just after crossing the railroad tracks).
9. Continue, bearing left.
10. Take a left turn on Pine Crest Lane.
11. Welcome to the Pine Crest Inn!

From Spartanburg, South Carolina

1. Take I-26 WEST toward North Carolina.
2. Continue on I-26 WEST to Landrum, SC (Exit 1).
3. Take exit left on Route 14 into the town of Landrum.
4. Drive through Landrum until you cross RR tracks.
5. Take a right turn on U.S. Highway 176.
6. Stay on 176 four miles to Tryon.
7. After coming into downtown Tryon, take a right turn on New Market St.
   (turn just after crossing the railroad tracks).
8. Continue, bearing left.
9. Take a left turn on Pine Crest Lane.
10. Welcome to the Pine Crest Inn!

From Atlanta, Georgia

1. Take I-75 NORTH to I-85 NORTH (Exit 103).
2. Take I-85 NORTH to South Carolina.
3. Continue North on I-85 NORTH until you reach I-26 WEST (Exit 79).
4. Take I-26 WEST to Landrum, SC (Exit 1).
5. Take exit left on Route 14 into the town of Landrum.
6. Drive through Landrum until you cross RR tracks.
7. Take a right turn on U.S. Highway 176.
8. Stay on 176 four miles to Tryon.
9. After coming into downtown Tryon, take a right turn on New Market Rd.
   (turn just after crossing the railroad tracks).
10. Continue, bearing left.
11. Take a left turn on Pine Crest Lane.
12. Welcome to the Pine Crest Inn!

From Knoxville, Tennessee

1. Take I-40 EAST to North Carolina.
2. Continue on I-40 EAST towards Asheville, NC to I-26 EAST (Exit 46A).
3. Take I-26 EAST to Columbus, NC. (Exit 67)
4. Exit at Columbus, NC on Highway 108.
5. Take a right turn.
6. Stay on 108, bearing left when necessary.
7. After passing through downtown Tryon, take a left turn on New Market St.
   (turn before crossing the railroad tracks).
8. Continue, bearing left.
9. Take a left turn on Pine Crest Lane.
10. Welcome to the Pine Crest Inn!

Gallery hopping, antiquing, 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 are just a few of our favorites. We are also blessed with access to some of North Carolina's most popular tourist attractions, such as the expansive Biltmore Estate, the Cowpens Battlefield Park, or the historic homes of famous writers, poets, and playwrights such as Carl Sandburg, Thomas Wolfe, or Sidney Lanier.

Cowpens Battlefield Park (864.461.2828)
Tryon Fine Arts Center (828.859.8322)
Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) (828.859.9021)
Polk County Information - First Peak (800.440.7848)
Rock House Vineyards (828.863.2784)
Green Creek Winery (828.863.2182)
Yadkin Valley Wine Country (336.366.4734)
Upstairs Artspace Gallery (828.859.2828)
Town of Tryon Events

Golf

Links O' Tryon (864.468.4995)
Tryon Country Club (828.859.9561)
Red Fox Country Club (828.894.8251)
Etowah Valley Country Club (828.891.7022)
Pine Links Golf Club (828.894.0907)
Broadmoor Golf Links (828.687.1500)
Orchard Trace Golf Club (828.685.1006)
Lake Lure Golf and Beach Resort (828.625.2888)
Woodfin Ridge (864.578.0023)

There are many more courses all within an hour's drive from the inn. For more information, please give us a call.

Boating
Lake Lure Tours operates boat tours on nearby Lake Lure. lakelureguide.com (828.625.0077)

Hiking
There are fine nature trails at the Foothills Equestrian and Nature Centerfence.org, the Blue Wall Passage of the Palmetto Trail sctrails.net and the Green River Game Lands Trails hikertohiker.com. For a less strenuous walk, visit nearby Pearsons Falls pearsonsfalls.org. A short drive will take you to trails at the Cradle of Forestry cradleofforestry.com and other N.C. State Park facilities ncparks.gov.

Horseback Riding

Cedar Creek Stables cedarcreekstables.com (828-625-2811). Rides on Laurel Mt. Trail and on Nettle Trail.

Rafting

Nantahala Outdoor Center noc.com (828-486-6900)
Headwaters Outfitters headwatersoutfitters.com (828-877-3106)

Health and Fitness

Foothills Health and Fitness Center: The Foothills Health & Fitness Center is available to guests of Pine Crest Inn at the rate of $6 per person per visit. This facility, opened in March 1998, offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular, resistance and weight training equipment as well as instructor-led aerobics classes. Please inquire at the Front Office for hours and further information, and to obtain your guest pass to the center. tryonhfc.com

Jogging

Harmon Field, just minutes from the Inn, offers a jogging/walking track. harmonfield.com The lanes and trails surrounding the Inn also are picturesque.

Swimming

As a guest here you are welcome to swim at the Tryon Country Club tryoncountryclub.com for $3 per person. There is also a new water park and a public beach at Lake Lure lakelureguide.com.

Tennis
There are four newly surfaced hard courts available at Harmon Field, just minutes from the Inn. harmonfield.com

Carter's Restaurant and Wine Cellar
& The Fox and Hounds Lounge

Fine dining is reason alone to visit the Pine Crest Inn. Our restaurant holds a "Diamond Collection" award from BedandBreakfast.com and Wine Spectator's "Best Of" Award of Excellence.

"Our philosophy at Carter's at the 1906 Pine Crest Inn is to embrace the bounty of fresh seasonal ingredients that highlight the efforts of local farmers and food artisans."

Our classically trained chefs prepare an award winning gourmet three course breakfast daily, which is complimentary for each guest lodging at the Inn. Distinctive gourmet dinners are served Wednesday through Saturday by our caring and extremely professional staff headed by our own certified Sommelier. The restaurant, furnished in the style of an English Tavern, serves new American cuisine featuring fresh, regional ingredients. Our Head Chef and Sommelier craft daily menus to reflect seasonal offerings and market availability with perfect wine pairings suggested to you.

We recommend reservations to assure we are able to provide only the highest quality service and utmost attention for your dining experience.

Fox and Hounds Bar

Pine Crest's delightfully intimate Fox and Hounds Bar offers a variety of fine domestic and imported beers, distinctive spirits, and tempting after-dinner aperitifs to complement dining or relaxing. We keep over 30 different brands of single-malt scotch on-hand, as well as 20+ brands of premium vodka.

We take great pride in our world-class wine list, winner of the Wine Spectator Award for Excellence for eight consecutive years. Each of our over 1,600 different selections is stored with great care in our private wine cellar allowing you to select the prefect wine for any meal or occassion.

Cocktails lovingly created by our professional mixologist, and hors d'oeuvres are offered in the Inn's lobby or on the veranda each evening that dinner is served. Reservations are not necessary.