4th of July at the Inn

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with us up on the mountain! We are proud to be the destination of Balsam’s 4th of July parade, where the community comes together to celebrate and connect. Join us for a day of live music, a BBQ, lawn games, ice cold drinks, and more!

Our BBQ buffet will be open from 12-2pm, featuring pulled pork, pulled chicken, coleslaw, and a potato salad bar!

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Appalachian Heritage Afternoon

The second installment of our “History, Heritage, and Culture of Appalachia” series, featuring a presentation and craft related to Appalachian foodways

July 18th, 4:00-6:00pm

$14.99

per person

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Join us for a presentation about foodways and historic recipes led by our historian, Paula Rhodamer. This community event will provide guests with a chance to learn more about the connections between foodways and regional memory and identity in Appalachia. 

Paula will also be leading a craft after the presentation, and attendees will leave with their own Appalachian recipe booklets, containing some of the recipes and teachings from the event. Guests are welcome to enjoy light refreshments and charcuterie boards, included with their purchase of a ticket!

Weekly Events

  • People gathered on a porch, sitting on chairs and a bench, watching live music played by a jazz band with a double bass, keyboard, and accordion.

    Picking on the Porch

    Tuesdays 6-8pm

    Bring your instrument and come play along, or hang out and enjoy community and some good tunes! Head over to our bar for popcorn and a beer, and pull up a chair.

    This event is free to the public.

  • A small gathering of people at a wine-tasting event inside a well-lit room with large windows. There is a table with empty wine glasses and bottles. A woman is serving wine, and several guests are chatting and tasting. A beverage refrigerator is in the corner.

    Wine Flights

    Thursdays 6-8pm

    Join our bartender for a Thursday wined down. Our wine flights feature a tasteful rotating selection, curated by our sommelier. See you there!

    Tickets are $10 per person.

  • A breakfast on a green table with a plate of biscuits and gravy, and bacon, accompanied by a cup of coffee outdoors with greenery in the background.

    Brunch Buffet

    Fridays 8-11am, Saturdays and Sundays, 8am-2pm

    Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared selection of Southern favorites, including scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, and our famous stone ground cheesy grits.

    Stop by our new mimosa bar to make your brunch extra special!

    *On Sundays, our Mimosa bar begins at 12pm

    Tickets are $12.99, kids five and under eat free.