Discover Hendo: Western NC's Beloved Mountain Getaway Destination

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Discover Hendo: Western NC's Beloved Mountain Getaway Destination

Sightseeing

Approximately 1 mile by the way the crow flies from Edenwood, Jump Off Rock is a scenic overlook, providing one of the best, expansive panoramic views of the Blue Ridge and Pisgah mountain ranges. Check the daily time for sunset in Hendersonville, NC and on a clear evening, you absolutely cannot miss watching the sunset over the mountains from Jump Off Rock! Also great for morning yoga at sunrise or a picnic lunch.
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Jump Off Rock
4501 Laurel Park Hwy
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Approximately 1 mile by the way the crow flies from Edenwood, Jump Off Rock is a scenic overlook, providing one of the best, expansive panoramic views of the Blue Ridge and Pisgah mountain ranges. Check the daily time for sunset in Hendersonville, NC and on a clear evening, you absolutely cannot miss watching the sunset over the mountains from Jump Off Rock! Also great for morning yoga at sunrise or a picnic lunch.
There are multiple trails to explore at The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. The Glassy Mountain trail is 3.0 miles round trip and is accessible via multiple trail entrances at the Historic Site. The vista isn’t as expansive, but you can’t beat a hike at a National Historic Site less than 15 minutes from Edenwood.
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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River Rd
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There are multiple trails to explore at The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. The Glassy Mountain trail is 3.0 miles round trip and is accessible via multiple trail entrances at the Historic Site. The vista isn’t as expansive, but you can’t beat a hike at a National Historic Site less than 15 minutes from Edenwood.
Both The Last of the Mohicans and The Hunger Games were filmed in DuPont Forest. DuPont Forest features beautiful waterfalls, mountain lakes, hikes with views, and trails for avid mountain bikers.
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Dupont State Forest
Staton Road
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Both The Last of the Mohicans and The Hunger Games were filmed in DuPont Forest. DuPont Forest features beautiful waterfalls, mountain lakes, hikes with views, and trails for avid mountain bikers.
Originally owned by the Vanderbilt family as part of the Biltmore Estate, Pisgah National Forest boasts easy to access waterfalls, some of the most stunning views as rewards for strenuous hikes, and summer tubing down the Davidson River.
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Pisgah National Forest
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Originally owned by the Vanderbilt family as part of the Biltmore Estate, Pisgah National Forest boasts easy to access waterfalls, some of the most stunning views as rewards for strenuous hikes, and summer tubing down the Davidson River.
Green River Narrows is an off the beaten path trail accessible from the eastern part of Henderson County that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from March until November. For the adventure loving hikers. The hike is 8.3 miles round trip. For a view at the base of the Green River Narrows, utilize a rope provided to scale down the mountain and sunbathe on the rocks or watch advanced kayakers scale the narrow waters.
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Green River Game Lands
645 Green River Cove Rd
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Green River Narrows is an off the beaten path trail accessible from the eastern part of Henderson County that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from March until November. For the adventure loving hikers. The hike is 8.3 miles round trip. For a view at the base of the Green River Narrows, utilize a rope provided to scale down the mountain and sunbathe on the rocks or watch advanced kayakers scale the narrow waters.
The Blue Ridge Parkway needs no introduction. You can be on this most famous scenic highway within 30 minutes of Edenwood. Closest Parkway entrances to Edenwood are through Pisgah National Forest or Bent Creek (near Asheville Arboretum).
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge Parkway
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The Blue Ridge Parkway needs no introduction. You can be on this most famous scenic highway within 30 minutes of Edenwood. Closest Parkway entrances to Edenwood are through Pisgah National Forest or Bent Creek (near Asheville Arboretum).
It doesn’t get any more locally owned than this fourth generation family run Apple Orchard with beautiful views from the eastern part of our apple growing county. Open from approximately mid-August to the end of October (check the website for open/close dates and hours of operation), Stepp’s offers pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, and flowers.
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Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
170 Stepp Orchard Dr
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It doesn’t get any more locally owned than this fourth generation family run Apple Orchard with beautiful views from the eastern part of our apple growing county. Open from approximately mid-August to the end of October (check the website for open/close dates and hours of operation), Stepp’s offers pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, and flowers.
Just four miles from Edenwood, Jeter Mountain Farms boasts amazing mountain orchard views, beautiful event venues, and a hard cider taproom featuring two of the orchard’s very own ciders, crafted entirely with Jeter Mountain apples and pressed on site. Open from approximately mid-August to the end of October (check the website for open/close dates and hours of operation).
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Jeter Mountain Farm
1126 Jeter Mountain Rd
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Just four miles from Edenwood, Jeter Mountain Farms boasts amazing mountain orchard views, beautiful event venues, and a hard cider taproom featuring two of the orchard’s very own ciders, crafted entirely with Jeter Mountain apples and pressed on site. Open from approximately mid-August to the end of October (check the website for open/close dates and hours of operation).

City/town information

Edenwood is minutes from downtown Hendersonville. Hendersonville is the perfect combination of a mountain small town feel with influences of the Asheville culture for which our area has come to be known. Hendersonville is situated for easy access to outdoor recreational areas such as Dupont Forest and Pisgah National Forest (each less than 30 minutes away), Mills River Breweries and Cider Tap Rooms, and the Asheville/River Arts District. Hendersonville's Historic Main Street is the perfect small mountain town experience.
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Hendersonville
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Edenwood is minutes from downtown Hendersonville. Hendersonville is the perfect combination of a mountain small town feel with influences of the Asheville culture for which our area has come to be known. Hendersonville is situated for easy access to outdoor recreational areas such as Dupont Forest and Pisgah National Forest (each less than 30 minutes away), Mills River Breweries and Cider Tap Rooms, and the Asheville/River Arts District. Hendersonville's Historic Main Street is the perfect small mountain town experience.
Less than 30 minutes from Edenwood, Asheville was voted one of the 50 best places to travel by Travel + Leisure in 2020, iconic Asheville is home to The Biltmore Estate, art deco architecture, and on the map beer and food culture.
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Asheville
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Less than 30 minutes from Edenwood, Asheville was voted one of the 50 best places to travel by Travel + Leisure in 2020, iconic Asheville is home to The Biltmore Estate, art deco architecture, and on the map beer and food culture.

Hendersonville Food Scene

It’s all about the cocktails, appetizers and dessert! Masterful mixed drinks. Try the Chips & Dip, Pimento Cheese, and Shishito Peppers if they are on the menu. The Pot de Creme for dessert is to die for. Reservations necessary.
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Postero
401 N Main St
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It’s all about the cocktails, appetizers and dessert! Masterful mixed drinks. Try the Chips & Dip, Pimento Cheese, and Shishito Peppers if they are on the menu. The Pot de Creme for dessert is to die for. Reservations necessary.
Crafty wood fired pizzas, salads, and entrees worthy of a night out. In our opinion, the best salad in town is the Kale Salad with Salmon.
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West First Wood-Fired
101B 1st Ave W
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Crafty wood fired pizzas, salads, and entrees worthy of a night out. In our opinion, the best salad in town is the Kale Salad with Salmon.
You will love the Fried Chicken, but you haven’t lived until you try the Fried Pork Chop. Delicious southern sides as well. Great option for takeout.
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Daddy D's Suber Soulfood
411 7th Ave E
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You will love the Fried Chicken, but you haven’t lived until you try the Fried Pork Chop. Delicious southern sides as well. Great option for takeout.
Artistic and decadent donuts as well as fried chicken to boot! Excellent choice for breakfast or lunch when you feel like you deserve a calorie splurge.
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HenDough Chicken & Donuts
532 Kanuga Rd
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Artistic and decadent donuts as well as fried chicken to boot! Excellent choice for breakfast or lunch when you feel like you deserve a calorie splurge.
Stop in for something sweet as you stroll through downtown Hendersonville or to pick up a ready-made specialty cake to celebrate a special occasion. True hometown bakery feel. The smell alone when you walk in is worth it!
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McFarlan Bake Shop
309 N Main St
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Stop in for something sweet as you stroll through downtown Hendersonville or to pick up a ready-made specialty cake to celebrate a special occasion. True hometown bakery feel. The smell alone when you walk in is worth it!
Beautiful outdoor ambiance with free range chickens to boot.
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Hubba Hubba Smokehouse
2724 Greenville Hwy
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Beautiful outdoor ambiance with free range chickens to boot.
Rivals the sushi available in big metropolitan areas. Reservations recommended.
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Umi
633 N Main St
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Rivals the sushi available in big metropolitan areas. Reservations recommended.
Can’t decide between pizza or a sandwich for lunch? Flat Rock Village Bakery Features wood fired pizzas and artisan deli sandwiches with a quant outdoor ambiance. Grab a pastry or a loaf of artisan bread for the next day!
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Flat Rock Village Bakery
2710 Greenville Hwy
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Can’t decide between pizza or a sandwich for lunch? Flat Rock Village Bakery Features wood fired pizzas and artisan deli sandwiches with a quant outdoor ambiance. Grab a pastry or a loaf of artisan bread for the next day!
Sierra Nevada's East Coast brewing operation finds its home right in Henderson County and easily accessible from Edenwood via backroads and shortcuts. Aside from the beer, the building and grounds are a true work of art. The farm to table menu changes seasonally with some tried and true favorites always available. The wings and hot pretzel with cast iron pimiento cheese are true stand outs.
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada Way
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Sierra Nevada's East Coast brewing operation finds its home right in Henderson County and easily accessible from Edenwood via backroads and shortcuts. Aside from the beer, the building and grounds are a true work of art. The farm to table menu changes seasonally with some tried and true favorites always available. The wings and hot pretzel with cast iron pimiento cheese are true stand outs.
Gluten free libations made from locally grown apples. Beautiful cidery and taproom with outdoor music venue and grounds located in picturesque Mills River easily accessible from Edenwood.
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Bold Rock Hard Cider
72 School House Rd
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Gluten free libations made from locally grown apples. Beautiful cidery and taproom with outdoor music venue and grounds located in picturesque Mills River easily accessible from Edenwood.
If you find yourself doing some shopping at the Biltmore Park Town Square, you can’t pass on stopping in Smallcakes for a cupcake. This wonderful cupcakery owned by some of the most amazing locals you could meet will satisfy your sweet tooth in the best of ways.
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Smallcakes
33 Town Square Blvd
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If you find yourself doing some shopping at the Biltmore Park Town Square, you can’t pass on stopping in Smallcakes for a cupcake. This wonderful cupcakery owned by some of the most amazing locals you could meet will satisfy your sweet tooth in the best of ways.
Fresh and fast seated service with the best brunch crafted coffee and beverages!
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Arabella - Breakfast and Brunch
536 N Main St
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Fresh and fast seated service with the best brunch crafted coffee and beverages!
We love this local restaurant for upscale burgers and intimate yet casual setting.
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Campfire Grill
2770 Greenville Hwy
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We love this local restaurant for upscale burgers and intimate yet casual setting.
Specializing in slow pour over coffee with locally roasted coffee on site, you won't find a closer or friendlier coffee spot than ShareWell!
ShareWell Coffee Co. & Roastery
Specializing in slow pour over coffee with locally roasted coffee on site, you won't find a closer or friendlier coffee spot than ShareWell!
A mere 4 miles from Edenwood, Trailside Brewing is located in Lennox Station, a gathering place for dining, drinking, shopping and playing along the soon to be Ecusta Trail in Hendersonville! Trailside Brewing is the first of the Lennox Station offerings to open.
Trailside Brewing Co
A mere 4 miles from Edenwood, Trailside Brewing is located in Lennox Station, a gathering place for dining, drinking, shopping and playing along the soon to be Ecusta Trail in Hendersonville! Trailside Brewing is the first of the Lennox Station offerings to open.
Morning and evening brews available with the best mountain biking apparel around available in the Brew House. Includes local pastries and light eats as well.
Cognative Brew House
Morning and evening brews available with the best mountain biking apparel around available in the Brew House. Includes local pastries and light eats as well.

Sustainable Grocery and Deli

Organic and natural foods grocery, including a deli and delicious on-the go convenience items, including vegan selections.
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Hendersonville Community Co-op and Deli
60 S Charleston Ln
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Organic and natural foods grocery, including a deli and delicious on-the go convenience items, including vegan selections.

Mountain Biking/Cycling

Local bike shop with excellent expertise, repair, and purchase options.
Sycamore Cycles
743 Locust St
Local bike shop with excellent expertise, repair, and purchase options.

Asheville Food Scene

Small intimate footprint - an Asheville gem. Reservations necessary!
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Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle St
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Small intimate footprint - an Asheville gem. Reservations necessary!
You cannot miss the fried okra and chicken pakora! Recent James Beard Award winner for Best Restaurant. A bustling restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville.
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Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park Ave
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You cannot miss the fried okra and chicken pakora! Recent James Beard Award winner for Best Restaurant. A bustling restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville.
Rich and decadent food with a bent toward the retro - think 1950s/60s way of entertaining where no detail is spared. River Arts District.
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Vivian
348 Depot St
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Rich and decadent food with a bent toward the retro - think 1950s/60s way of entertaining where no detail is spared. River Arts District.
A can't miss breakfast spot in West Asheville. Long lines but extremely worth the wait. Juevos Rancheros and strong coffee will not disappoint.
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood Rd
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A can't miss breakfast spot in West Asheville. Long lines but extremely worth the wait. Juevos Rancheros and strong coffee will not disappoint.
Don't let the long lines deter you - the best dessert selection in WNC!
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French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack Square
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Don't let the long lines deter you - the best dessert selection in WNC!
Locally sourced food with an elegant flare in downtown Asheville. No detail was spared in the renovation of the restaurant space, reminiscent of a fancy membership-only nightclub or an over-the-top department store lunch in Manhattan.
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Chestnut
48 Biltmore Ave
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Locally sourced food with an elegant flare in downtown Asheville. No detail was spared in the renovation of the restaurant space, reminiscent of a fancy membership-only nightclub or an over-the-top department store lunch in Manhattan.
Jargon is a special restaurant located in West Asheville. Small Plates and Special Entrees, including an expansive wine and beer list makes this restaurant a go-to for special occasions. Flavor from a wide range of influences, along with local sourced food products and seasonal offerings, bring unique offerings across all courses.
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Jargon
715 Haywood Rd
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Jargon is a special restaurant located in West Asheville. Small Plates and Special Entrees, including an expansive wine and beer list makes this restaurant a go-to for special occasions. Flavor from a wide range of influences, along with local sourced food products and seasonal offerings, bring unique offerings across all courses.