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Burnside Plantation

Closest Highway: I-85 and Hwy 158
Closest City: Henderson, NC
Street Address: 960 Burnside Rd. • Henderson, NC 27536
Phone: (919) 438-7688
EMail Address: burnsideatgloryroad.net
Situated: in northern piedmont North Carolina, just a few miles from lovely Kerr Lake, one hour north of Raleigh, North Carolina
Features: Burnside is a restored 18th century plantation. It offers two spacious upstairs bedrooms with private baths. Guests may choose between either queen or twin beds. Four 12' x 14' horse stalls with bedding are provided in the restored 18th century barn. Board fenced pastures are availiable for turn-out.
 
 

Dodge City

Closest Highway: Hwy 19 & 74
Closest City: Bryson City, NC
Street Address: 45 Mallard Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
Phone: (863) 324-1500
EMail Address: avaholidayatyahoo.com
Situated: close to whitewater rafting, Cherokee Indian Resv., hiking, snow skiing, scenic train ride, and gem mining
Stabling: 4 stall barn with turn out pastures
Lodging: Furnished cabins on property
Directions: 3 miles from Bryson City on Hwy 74 just past the Alarka exit. Mallard Rd. is on the left.
 
 

The Farm

Closest Highways: Hwys 575 and 5
Closest Cities: Murphy, N.C.
Street Address: Lance Road, Murphy, NC
Phone: (561) 692-3727
EMail Address: dwittingatbellsouth.net
Situated: Nantahala Forest trails, Great Smokey mountains white water rafting, located on 64 acre farm
Features: 4 stall barn, several pastures available on property
  Brand new home suitable for large family, 3 bedrooms, fireplace, 2 baths, great accommodations
Directions: 2-1/2 hours north of Atlanta; easily accessible with horse trailer. Call for exact directions.
   
   

View Their Web Site Head of the Creek

Closest Highways: I-40, I-26, HWY 74, HWY 19, HWY 441
Closest Cities: Cherokee, Asheville, Eastern Tennessee area
Street Address: 1700 Wesser Creek Road, Bryson City, NC 28713
Phone and Fax: (828) 488-3096
EMail Address: wtdillsatdnet.net
Situated: Wesser Creek is located 15 miles west of Bryson City, Swain County, North Carolina, on Highway 19-74 West in the heart of the Great Smoky Moutains. We border the Appalachain Trail and are close to the Nantahala River and Lake.
Stabling: We have a newly built 10-stall barn, complete with tack room, feed room and skylights. Two stall cleanings per day.
Lodging:

We have a 3 bedroom cottage beside a rushing stream and includes the following amenities-microwave, fireplace, two VCRs and TVs with satellite programming, towels and linens, and free local telephone service. With a large porch making for a wonderful way to enjoy the gorgeous mountain views.

Plus, we have a one bedroom A-frame cottage plus a loft with twin beds. Air conditioning, telephone, fully equipped kitchen/dining area, satellite TV and VCR, towels and linens. Just across the creek from the first cabin.

Please call for pricing!

Directions: Please call for driving directions! We'll be more than happy to help you!
   
   

The Lazy J Equestrain Center

Closest Highway: Hwy 74W
Closest City: Charlotte
Street Address: 2914 Stable Farm Rd, Gastonia, NC 28015
Phone: (704) 866-9388
Fax: (704) 866-7694
EMail Address: opportnityataol.com
Situated: Near Charlotte
Stabling: Pasture and stalls available for overnight boarders, facility has 50+ ares of pasture and miles of trails to ride, two creeks and is a 5 hour ride to crowders mtn. Boarders are fed 10% pellets or food supplied by owners and hay can be provided
Lodging: Travelers may park camper or tents in woods to stay, must abide by rules. There are no power hookups
Directions: 85 S to exit 14, take right off exit, go to Franklin Rd take right that's is HWY 74 Off Hwy 74 W at Bank of America take left onto Myrtle School, go through two stoplights after cross over Hudson take third right onto Penny Park Dr, and then left into StableGate farms and then right at cul de sac, turn down driveway to barn
   
   

NSE Stables

Closest Highway: I-95
Closest City: Fayetteville, Hope Mills
Street Address: 342 Canady Road, Parkton, NC 28371
Phone: (910) 858-2545
Fax: (910) 858-3040
EMail Address: eye4qhatmsn.com
Situated: Near Fayetteville
Stabling: 24 12x12 stalls. H/C wash rack. Grooms room. On-site veterinarian and farrier.
Lodging: Hotel within 5 miles of the farm
Directions: I-95 northbound: take exit 33, turn left on 301N. Go 5.6 miles and turn left on Canady Road. Barn .3 mi on right.

If heading south, take exit 41. Turn right. Take 301 S.; road will split Bus 95 to left, 301 S straight. Go 2.2 mi from split on 301. Turn right on Canady Rd. Barn .3 mile on right.
   
   

View Their Web Site Purple Pony Cottage & Stables

Closest Highway: NC 64
Closest Cities: Murphy and Franklin, NC; Blairsville, GA
Street Address: 1226 Carter Cove Road, Hayesville, NC 28904
Phone: (828) 389-8931
Fax: (828) 389-0972
EMail Address: crkisslingatverizon.net
Situated:

Overnight Stables/ Lodging & Awesome Mountain Trail Riding Vacations with Your Horses Located in the Beautiful Nantahala Mountains Area of the Great Smoky Mountains, Western NC.

2 hours from Asheville, Atlanta or Chattanooga. 1 mile in on the right on Carter Cove Road, next to Grace Baptist Church, across from Jenny's Alpaca Farm. Minutes away from miles of trail riding at its best at Fires Creek, Tusquitee Mt. or Standing Indian Basin. 5 minutes from town and tourist areas, great horse vacation area with many local activities & attractions.

Lake Chatuge, Trout Fishing, Sightseeing, JC Campbell Folk School, GA Mountain Fair and Many Nearby Attractions & Activities. See Clay County CofC site, Clay County Trails site and USFS Trail Info site --click on "horse trails."

Stabling: Facilities at 1100 Carter Cove Road: New Barn 12X12 matted stalls, Grass paddocks with trees, Corral pens, Wash, Round pen, Open riding arena, Stocks, On-site trails, Trailer parking & Hook-ups, Dump. Big rigs & Pets welcome. Safe & clean, owner operated with hay, grain & extra bedding available. Negative coggins. Trailer service and guided rides with your horses, featuring 'Trail & Trout'. Trailer camping & hook-ups.
Lodging: Accommodations at 1224 Carter Cove Road: Cottage has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, sleeps 6, single-level, spacious & clean. Mountain farm setting, year round, king-sized beds, full kitchen, BBQ on deck overlooking spring creek. Prices are reasonable for weekends and vacations on 200 acre cattle & horse ranch.
Directions: See map.
   
   

View Their Web Site Serenity Stables and Campgrounds

Closest Highway: Rte 52 off of I-40
Closest City: Winston-Salem
Street Address: 4422 Shoals Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043
Phone: (336) 325-2229
EMail Address: campgroundatserenitystablescampground.com
Situated: a short horseback ride from the Yadkin River Section of the Pilot Mountain State Park; easy access to approximately 50 miles of beautiful trails. Step back in time with safe, quiet, family oriented camping.
Stabling: private entrance to campground, with picnic table, water, firepit, outhouse, grill, and pasture turnout.
Lodging: Spacious one-room log cabin, complete with oil lamps, double bed, table for two, wash stand and gas logs. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter, it is the perfect 'escape'.
Directions: Call ahead.
   
   

View Their Web Site The Walk Inn

Closest Highway: I-26
Closest Cities: Brevard, Asheville, Hendersonville
Street Address: 157 Little River Campground Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Phone: (828) 884-WALK
EMail Address: kcaseatcitcom.net
Situated: Near Dupont Forest, Pisgah National Forest, Biltmore House, other great riding destinations
Stabling: Six 12x12 stalls with paddock for turnout.
Lodging: 2 bedroom/2 bath house...fully furnished. For an additional fee a breakfast can be added.
Directions: Exit 9 off I-26 which is the Asheville Airport/ WNC Ag Ctr exit. Take Hwy 280 West going toward Brevard. Go 16 miles and take a left onto Hwy 64 East. Go 3.6 miles and take a right onto Crab Creek Road. Travel 2.4 miles and veer right onto Cascade Lake Road. One mile down the road take a left onto Little River Campground Road and we are 1/3 mile on the right. Call for directions if coming from another location.
   
   
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