The Boutique Luxury Mountain Retreat in the Pisgah National Forest
Valley Bear Farms & Resort is Surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest of Western North Carolina, a short drive from Brevard and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Leave the demands of one world behind and enter a retreat built for reconnection.
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A Boutique Mountain Resort and Wellness Retreat
A-Frame Collection
Our A-Frame tiny home offers 400 sq ft of bright, modern design—perfectly blending style and comfort. Each features a king-size bed plus a sofa bed, along with a kitchenette, private bathroom, and a relaxing soaking tub for the ultimate unwind. Escape to your private outdoor space, perfect for stargazing, featuring a BBQ, seating, and fire pit.
Vista Cabins
Vista Cabins blend comfort with incredible views of the meadow and forest in approximately 400 sq ft of thoughtfully designed space. Each features a king-size bed plus pull-out sofa, private bathroom with shower, and a kitchenette for light cooking. Unwind in your own private outdoor area featuring a BBQ, comfortable seating, and a fire pit.
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In the Heart of Pisgah National Forest
Located in Western North Carolina, surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest, Valley Bear Farms is surrounded by lush forestry, rolling meadows, and clear mountain streams. Spend your days hiking trails and chasing waterfalls, then return to quiet comfort, forest stillness, and star-filled skies.
A Stay That Feels Like a Reset
Come for the mountain air and raw beauty. Leave with a deeper sense of calm. Valley Bear Farms was designed for guests craving reconnection with nature, wellness, and themselves. From quiet moments by streams and waterfalls to the warmth of a fire pit at night, every part of the experience invites you to slow down and feel present.
Wellness and Adventure, Built Into Your Stay
This is more than a place to sleep. It is a full nature and wellness experience, designed to help you settle in and stay awhile. From wood-fired sauna and cold plunge recovery to guided hikes, gardens, and gathering spaces, the property is built for days that feel both effortless and unforgettable.
Sauna, Cold Plunge, Trails, and Farm Life
Everything at Valley Bear Farms is designed to pull you outside, slow you down, and make the mountains feel like home.
Wood-Fired Sauna and Cold Plunge
Relax in the wood-fired sauna, then refresh with a cold plunge into our spring-fed pond. A simple, restorative rhythm built into the property.
Five Miles of Private Trails
5 miles of private hiking trails through forest and mountain scenery. Streams, waterfalls, and stargazing spots. The perfect paths to experience nature.
Grounds Made for Play
Pickleball, bocce ball, cornhole, disc golf, and beach sand volleyball. Community fire pit and Saturday night s’mores. On-site General Store for essentials, meats, specialty foods and local goods.
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Adventure Outside. Comfort When You Return.
Whether you want a day packed with movement or a quiet day by the pond, Valley Bear Farms gives you space to choose your pace.
On-Property Wellness and Nature
Guided hikes and nature walks, massage treatments, swimming, canoeing, peaceful spots to do self-guided yoga or workouts in nature.
Farm and Garden Experiences
Farm visits with horses, goats, and chickens. Exploring the organic garden and enjoying farm-to-table produce.
Nearby Pisgah and Brevard Adventures
Waterfall chasing and scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mountain biking and road cycling, rock climbing, fly fishing, whitewater rafting, and kayaking are just a few of the outdoor activities that can be done nearby. Explore nearby Brevard’s breweries, restaurants, and local shops.
Incredible Hospitality, Rooted in the Mountains
Valley Bear Farms is owned and operated by Lou and Jackie Rubino, a husband-and-wife team devoted to the art of hospitality. Their philosophy of Unreasonable Hospitality shapes every detail, anticipating needs, creating thoughtful touches, and turning a stay into a memory. Their dedicated team shares the same passion for nature, care, and community, so every guest experience feels deeply personal from the moment you arrive.
Escape to the Land of the Waterfalls.
Tucked into the heart of the Western North Carolina mountains, Valley Bear Farms is just 30 minutes from Brevard, yet feels a world away. Here, you’re close enough to explore charming towns and hidden waterfalls of Transylvania County also known as "The Land of the Waterfalls", but far enough to slow down, breathe deep, and fully disconnect in nature.
Driving Distances
Brevard, NC - 30 minutes
Greenville, SC - 1.5 hours
Charlotte, NC - 2.5 hours
Knoxville, TN - 2.5 hours
Atlanta, GA - 3 hours
Raleigh, NC - 5 hours
Nashville, TN - 5 hours
Asheville, NC Airport - 1 hour
Local Attractions
Sliding Rock - 50 minutes
Looking Glass Falls - 45 minutes
Black Balsam Knob - 25 minutes
Graveyard Falls - 25 minutes
Courthouse Falls - 18 minutes
Skinny Dip Falls - 30 minutes
Gorges State Park - 35 minutes
Blue Ridge Parkway - 15 minutes