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SPRING BREAK AT EARTHSHINE!
We are excited that spring is here! Earthshine is open all week for reservations at the lodge and cottage along with a full calendar of family friendly activities. Dinner and breakfast is included in your reservation. Meet our new chef Colleen and enjoy her healthy southern-style meals.
Find out more »Spring Scavenger Hunt
Guests staying at Earthshine for the first weekend of Spring Break (April 2 - 4) receive a list of spring items to hunt throughout the weekend. Leave your completed forms on your door when you go to bed Saturday night and the Easter Bunny just may leave you a treat with your Easter Breakfast on …
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Find out more »10:00 am
Hands on History: Cherokee Culture
Earthshine has a 30-year history of providing educational living history experiences. Our Cherokee and Pioneer "Hands-on History" experiences provide guests with historical perspective and hands-on activities to learn about life in the 1800s. Cherokee experiences may include fire building, archery, a primitive clay project, and / or a nature walk. Pioneer experiences may include blacksmithing, …
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Find out more »11:00 am
Llama Hike Experience
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind hike in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains with our friendly llamas! Hikers will learn about our famous llamas' interesting histories and how to safely handle the animals before heading out on a hike with gorgeous mountaintop views on our private trails. Each family/ group gets 1 to 3 lovable llamas to share …
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Find out more »1:00 pm
Spring Nature Prints
Get inspired by all that nature has to offer and get creative! Class led by: M Rathsack Registration fee: $25.00 (includes all materials) Register HERE. Projects include things such as: Paper Making: Create your own sheets of paper using recycled paper, cotton linters, and a variety of floral additives. Hardback Journal: Make your own journal …
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Find out more »1:30 pm
Llama Hike Experience
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind hike in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains with our friendly llamas! Hikers will learn about our famous llamas' interesting histories and how to safely handle the animals before heading out on a hike with gorgeous mountaintop views on our private trails. Each family/ group gets 1 to 3 lovable llamas to share …
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Find out more »Blacksmithing & Brews
Ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s your chance to experience the basics of shaping hot steel with a hammer and anvil in our unforgettable Blacksmithing and Brews workshop. You’ll fire up the forge with our seasoned educator Mo, who’s been teaching hands-on living history at Earthshine for over sixteen years. He’ll guide …
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Find out more »3:30 pm
Family Sip & Paint
Enjoy an afternoon of refreshments and art at the lodge! A glass of wine or a beer is included for parents and those under 21 can enjoy sweet tea, hot chocolate, juice, or sparkling water while working on a nature-themed painting under the instruction of our art teacher, M. Class led by: M Rathsack The …
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