Who can resist a riverfront estate with a stable-turned-spa? Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, an easy drive from Hendersonville and Asheville, North Carolina, Horse Shoe Farm is an exceptional choice for in-person corporate gatherings. The 85-acre property sits along the French Broad River and is conveniently reachable via Asheville Regional Airport, accommodating both commercial and private flights.
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Originally a 1950s cattle ranch, the property was reimagined as an exclusive retreat after the Turchin family acquired it in 2017. Lodging options include eight luxury vacation homes, several cottages and a loft, together accommodating up to 61 guests. For meetings and events, the estate offers more than 12,000 square feet of climate-controlled space suitable for groups of 10–450 people, with full catering, audiovisual support, and flexible meeting and breakout rooms for team-building and networking.
Outdoor amenities enhance the retreat experience: ball fields, bike paths and walking trails encourage activity and connection, while evenings around a crackling fire provide a relaxed setting for brainstorming over drinks and s’mores.
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Water-based recreation includes stand-up paddleboarding and fishing, and the grounds also feature a contemplative labyrinth alongside an organic farm and garden. Dining is led by Executive Chef Shane McAnelly, who brings a farm-to-table focus influenced by his background in California wine country.
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When it’s time to unwind, the spa—housed in a renovated stable complex—offers a warm, rustic environment of wood and rich textiles that complements the ranch atmosphere. The spa program includes holistic wellness offerings such as the Crystal Woo Woo Mini-Retreat and classes like Mystical Yoga, Breath Oneness & The Gong, and Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy Immersion. A full menu of treatments is available, from massage and acupuncture to foot therapy, Ayurveda, facials and body treatments.
With its combination of riverfront scenery, versatile event spaces, outdoor recreation, farm-to-table cuisine and a tranquil spa, Horse Shoe Farm provides a memorable, well-rounded setting for corporate retreats, private events and group getaways in the scenic Blue Ridge foothills.