Earthshine Lodge

Private Event - Group Rental
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22, 2023-11-03 - 2023-11-05, 2023-12-01 - 2023-12-03 | Earthshine Lodge, 1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
Did you know that you can rent the entire Earthshine property for your event? We are the perfect mountaintop location for your wedding, family reunion, college get together, or corporate retreat. Check our website, email info@earthshinenc.com, or call 828-862-4207 for pricing and more information.

Outdoor Education - School Field Trip
2023-10-25 - 2023-10-27, 2023-11-01 - 2023-11-03, 2024-03-07 - 2024-03-08, 2024-03-14 - 2024-03-15, 2024-03-20 - 2024-03-22, 2024-03-27 - 2024-03-29, 2024-04-03 - 2024-04-05 | Earthshine Lodge, 1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
Field trips that make learning an adventure! Bring history, science, and social studies to life with an Earthshine Outdoor Education program.

Earthshine Lodge has a legacy of providing outdoor education to school groups from all over the eastern United States. Our outdoor education experiences enhance school curriculum by providing memorable learning adventures for all types of learning environments – public, private, Montessori, Waldorf, virtual, and homeschooling groups, etc.
Interested in bringing a school group to Earthshine Lodge? Click here for more information or contact Info@EarthshineNC.com.

Blacksmithing & Brews (Fall 2023)
2023-10-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-30 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Earthshine Lodge, 1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
Discover the basics of forging hot steel in our unforgettable blacksmithing workshop! You and up to five other guests will take turns at the anvil, working one-on-one with our blacksmith as he guides you through heating and hammering a piece of rough steel into a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted knife you can take home.
You’ll learn the skills of knife making with Mo, Earthshine’s blacksmith and lead program instructor. Mo has twenty years of experience in outdoor education and living history, and has taught students of all ages. While he directs and demonstrates the techniques you’ll need to complete your knife, he’ll also share the legends, lore, history, and science behind the craft.
Once you’ve formed the rough shape of your knife at the forge, you’ll head up to Earthshine’s Main Lodge to finish and refine your blade. We’ll provide tools, instruction, and, of course, a refreshing beverage. We offer a selection of local beers and ciders, as well as craft sodas and sparkling water. While perfecting your masterpiece, you can sip and soak in our stunning view overlooking Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
This is a beginner’s course, so no experience is needed and all equipment is provided. Ages 13+ are welcome, but you must be at least 21 to be served alcohol. Each person participating will take home their own wrought iron knife that can be used as a letter opener or simple spreading utensil. One of our custom Blacksmithing & Brews pint glasses is included with your experience!
This is an outdoor experience, so dress accordingly. Guests must wear closed-toed shoes.
Cost: $109 per person (includes 3-hour experience, one Blacksmithing & Brews pint glass, and local beer or soda)
Availability: Pre-registration is required.
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: Ages 13 and over
Led by: Moriah
Register: https://earthshinenc.com/product/blacksmithing-brews/

Outdoor Education
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-08 | Earthshine Lodge, 1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States

Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend (All-Inclusive Mountain Getaway)
2024-01-12 - 2024-01-15 | Earthshine Lodge, 1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
We are making travel easy in 2024! Your mountain getaway is now all-inclusive so you bring your suitcase and let us take care of the rest! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the lodge main dining room to keep you fueled up for all of the on-site activities. Each day has a schedule of Earthshine favorites like blacksmithing, creek hikes, archery & tomahawk throwing, nature hikes, and yes, even llama hikes! Feel free to take part in any or all of the activities or simply enjoy time away from the hustle of every day life. Enjoy a summer-camp like atmosphere year-round and for all-ages with our all-inclusive stays.
The details:

Book your stay using our online booking system
Prices are $225 per adult/ $175 per child, per night and include lodging, meals, and activities
Children under the age of 3 stay for free!
There is a two-night minimum stay

Blacksmithing Basics
2024-01-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Earthshine Lodge, 1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
Our Blacksmithing & Brews experience has been so popular, we didn’t want to leave anyone out of the fun! Our seasoned educator Mo has been teaching hands-on living history at Earthshine for over sixteen years. Under his expert guidance, participants will all have the chance to stoke the coal fire, hammer glowing metal straight from forge, and learn all kinds of the stories behind the craft. Everyone will get to make their own hand-forged souvenir to take home.
We’ll emphasize safety procedures throughout the entire program and provide each participant with a set of safety equipment, including gloves and safety glasses.
Cost: $45 per person (free for guests staying on site)
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: Ages 6 and over; children must accompanied by an adult.
Led by: Moriah
Register: https://earthshinenc.com/blacksmithing-basics-at-earthshine/
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for more information on booking activities at Earthshine Lodge as well as our cancellation policies.
*If you do not see a certain activity on the schedule during your stay, please do not hesitate to ask. Sometimes we can adjust depending on staff schedules.

Mountaintop Yoga
2024-01-14 14:00 - 15:00 | NC
These yoga sessions are designed with the mountaintop retreat experience in mind. This is gentle, easy yoga for all ages and experience levels. Join us for a chance to re-center yourself and feel free to stay afterwards for a cup of tea and some relaxation / reflection time on the porch or in a hammock.

These yoga sessions are designed with the mountaintop retreat experience in mind. This is gentle, easy yoga for all ages and experience levels. (Appropriate for all ages)
Cost: $15 per person for the general public/ FREE for guests staying on property (please call 828-862-4207 to reserve your spot or register when you check in)
Availability: Pre-registration is required.
Duration: 1 hour
Ages: All ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
Other Info: Bring sunscreen and bug spray in case we are outdoors. We have extra yoga mats on site, but if you have one, please bring it.
Register at https://earthshinenc.com/yoga-at-earthshine/
*If you do not see a certain activity on the schedule during your stay, please do not hesitate to ask. Sometime we can adjust depending on staff schedules.

Valentine's Day Weekend (All-Inclusive Mountain Getaway)
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-18 | Earthshine Lodge, 1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States

Spring Writing Retreat
2024-03-15 - 2024-03-17 | Earthshine Lodge, 1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
Writing Retreat
March 15-17, 2024
3 days/ 2 nights
March offers a quiet, cozy weekend at Earthshine Lodge to bring together a community of writers to support and encourage writing progress and goals – all in the natural beauty of Lake Toxaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This three day immersive writing retreat includes dedicated writing time, professional workshops, and opportunities to connect with a supportive community of writers. This is your time – the itinerary is optional and time spent in break-outs or time spent with other writers is by choice. Hosted by local author, Katherine Scott Crawford.
Check out the retreat page for more information.

Fly-Fishing Retreat with Headwaters Outfitters
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-14 | Earthshine Lodge, 1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
Fly Fishing Retreat
April 12-14, 2024
3 days/ 2 nights
Early spring in North Carolina is a beautiful time to go fly-fishing! Presented in partnership with the world-renowned fly fishing guides at Headwaters Outfitters, this is a trip you won’t want to miss. Spend your days casting over clear, cold mountain waters, and your nights enjoying delicious and hearty home-cooked meals and drinks by the fire. With a small instructor to student ratio, you’re sure to advance your skills, and there are few places better to cast your line than the waters of western North Carolina.
Check out the Fly-Fishing Retreat page for more information.

Wellness Weekend
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-19 | Earthshine Lodge, 1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
Spring Wellness Weekend
May 17 – 19, 2024
3 days/ 2 nights
Spring is the time to refresh and rejuvenate, and our mountain lodge is the perfect place to escape into nature to do just that. Enhance your wellness journey with a relaxing weekend of yoga, guided nature hikes, and more. Use this time to renew in the stillness of the wilderness, the beauty of the mountains, and the nourishment of our delicious, wholesome mountain lodge meals.
Check out the retreat page for more information.

Rise & Shine Yoga
2024-07-11 07:00 - 08:00 | Earthshine Lodge, 1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
These yoga sessions are designed with the mountaintop retreat experience in mind. This is gentle, easy yoga for all ages and experience levels. (Appropriate for all ages)
Cost: $15 per person for the general public/ included for guests staying on property (please call 828-862-4207 to reserve your spot or register when you check in)
Availability: Pre-registration is required.
Duration: 1 hour
Ages: All ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
Other Info: Bring sunscreen and bug spray in case we are outdoors. We have extra yoga mats on site, but if you have one, please bring it.
Register at https://earthshinenc.com/product/activities/
*If you do not see a certain activity on the schedule during your stay, please do not hesitate to ask. Sometime we can adjust depending on staff schedules.

Candle Making
2024-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Earthshine Lodge, 1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
This family friendly activity is one of the favorites from our Pioneer Village that is part of our “Hands On History” Outdoor Education Program. Guests who are staying as part of our all-inclusive family camp weeks will enjoy learning how to make their own candles.
Duration: About 1.5 hours
Ages: Ages 5+ (Children must accompanied by an adult.)
Led by: Earthshine staff
Other Info: Be sure to wear clothes comfortable to hiking in the summer – we’ll trek out to the Pioneer Village on site.

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for more information on booking activities at Earthshine Lodge as well as our cancellation policies.

Creek Hike & Gem Mining
2024-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Earthshine Lodge, 1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
Put on your water shoes and bathing suits, and join us for a creek exploration – hiking up one of our favorite creeks! Embrace summer by cooling off and going on an aquatic adventure together. Highlights include gem mining along the way in the creek and an Earthshine sliding rock experience. A fun summer outing for families! All participants must be comfortable in water, and be able to bend over and crawl up moving water on their hands and feet.

Cost: $30 per person Included with all-inclusive reservations
Availability: Pre-registration is required.
Duration: 2 hours, including the hike, gem mining, and spending time at the natural rock slide
Ages: Ages 5 and up welcome, must be able to walk in the rough terrain of the creek – children CANNOT be carried at any point (Children must be accompanied by an adult). You will be hiking IN the creek so it is very slick – there will be times your guide will ask you to walk on all fours. Guests must be able to navigate the slick, rough terrain and not be at a rick of falling.
Led by: Earthshine staff
Other Info: Be sure to wear closed-toed water shoes – remember, you are walking and playing in the creek!
Register: https://earthshinenc.com/product/activities/
Our Frequently Asked Questions page has more information on booking activities at Earthshine Lodge as well as our cancellation policies.

Sunset Yoga
2024-07-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Earthshine Lodge, 1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
These yoga sessions are designed with the mountaintop retreat experience in mind. This is gentle, easy yoga for all ages and experience levels. (Appropriate for all ages)
Cost: $15 per person for the general public/ Included for guests staying on property (please call 828-862-4207 to reserve your spot or register when you check in)
Availability: Pre-registration is required.
Duration: 1 hour
Ages: All ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
Other Info: Bring sunscreen and bug spray in case we are outdoors. We have extra yoga mats on site, but if you have one, please bring it.
Instructor: Laura Sullivan
Register at https://earthshinenc.com/product/activities/
*If you do not see a certain activity on the schedule during your stay, please do not hesitate to ask. Sometime we can adjust depending on staff schedules.
