June Wine Tasting
Led by our sommelier, our June tasting celebrates Father’s Day and the beginning of summer
Tuesday, June 16th - 6:00-8:00PM
Where the Trail Ends & the Porch Begins
Balsam, North Carolina
Since 1908
Welcome…
To A Place That's Been Waiting for You
Welcome to the Balsam Mountain Inn. 42,000 square feet of wood, history, and mountain air at 3,350 feet. No televisions, no air conditioning, no two rooms alike. Craft drinks, good food, trails out the door, and a front porch that's earned its reputation.
It's the kind of inn where the porch is the star attraction, the rooms have their own stories, and the mountains do most of the work when it comes to making you slow down. We're half a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway, accessible entirely by four-lane highway, and sitting at 3,350 feet—high enough that the air feels different when you step out of the car.
Whether you're coming to hike, rest, or to celebrate something worth remembering, mountain adventures and a porch at the end of the trail are waiting.
The Balsam Mountain Inn was built in 1908 as a railroad hotel, back when guests ventured up from the low country to escape the heat — because at nearly 3,500 feet, the air does the cooling for you. The building was designed for it: deep porches, wide hallways, big stairwells, and transom windows above every door. It’s a prime example of a fading architectural art — buildings that cool themselves.
Nestled between the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains, our charming inn offers both tranquility and adventure. Regardless of the escape you’re seeking, whether you're exploring the trails, wanting to unwind and soak up the mountain air, or are a history buff looking to step back in time, the Balsam Mountain Inn is your home away from home. Let your next adventure begin here.
Rooms
Each guest room preserves the authentic historic sprit of this 1908 gem. Every room is unique, with features such as clawfoot tubs, fireplaces, window seats, or mountain views.
Visitors and guests can enjoy a drink from our ‘Spirits of the Inn’ bar and coffee shop and enjoy the hot breakfast buffet Friday - Sunday. Check in for the rotating bar menu.
Drinks & Bites
Enjoy nature from a cozy rocking chair on our wraparound porch or explore a variety of scenic on-site walking trails. We also have a library, gift shop, and an on-site restaurant, bar, and coffee shop for your enjoyment. Limited WiFi is available.
Unwind
What People Are Saying
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Great location near Cullowhee, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Quiet setting and super friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again. Each room is a little different.
— Former Customer
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Such a lovely, serene place! My goal was a calm and quiet trip with no stress, and I definitely found it here! So much history to the building as well, so it was neat to explore. Definitely recommend and will be back again in the future!
— Former Customer
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Now, thanks to Waynesville residents Rodney and Lorraine Conard, The Balsam Mountain Inn is being lovingly restored and returned to its former glory
— The Mountaineer