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Welcome to Lovers' Loop Retreat, an affordable Asheville B&B alternative

Enjoy our home as yours while in Asheville, NC!

A B&B alternative in Asheville, we offer affordable lodging with a private cooking option (see below) and a great location - a place where you can get away, relax and have fun.Our guest suite is a pleasant, private place to call home for a few days, a week, a month.

We're also SMOKE-FREE. We ask guests not to smoke indoors or outdoors anywhere on the property.

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Enjoy our wooded acre, with flowers blooming for much of the year. Mountain view from November to April.

" What a home away from home! Thank you for such a sweet retreat." S&D

"Everything was perfect! Thank you so much for a great place to spend our time away. We love the setting among the trees and away from the bustle." G&L

our treehouse

We offer off-street parking and a private entrance - even a treehouse! There is a cheerful bedroom with a queen-size bed and original artwork decorates the suite. To see additional pieces, check the Poetry and other art page, as well as below .

"Thank you for providing us with a quiet, private space, where we could do much needed talking and healing...We will be back!" F&J

"Thanks so much for a wonderful and cozy place to stay - and all the thoughtful resources and info!" K

"We look forward to coming back!" M&M

bathroom

A spacious, private bathroom with full tub and shower. We call ourselves a bed & breakfast alternative because you can cook for yourself in the kitchenette, which includes a coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave and hot plate. Dishes and utensils are provided.

"Thank you for welcoming us into your peaceful space! We found everything we needed and many delightful surprises. This is the perfect place to stay!" H&P

"Ping Pong and art - wow!" L&D

"We loved returning here. Thank you for providing such a peaceful haven in Asheville." M&L

Enjoy the privacy and convenience of your own dining area. Relax and entertain in your large living room. The comfortable furnishings include a computer desk (we have wireless Internet)...

"Thank you for sharing your wonderful spot here. It's a great location and you have made us feel very welcome. Thanks so much for being such great hosts!" L&M

"Thanks so much for a nice quiet place to stay. I enjoyed the artwork and books. Ping Pong was a blast." C&L

...double bed, comfortable chair and a Ping Pong table!

"This is the perfect Carolina get-away. I'll see you again very soon!" C

You can hike or browse at art galleries all day and socialize downtown in the evening. Bring your art and writing to work on. Asheville is full of inspiration. And women are also welcome to join us for our Women's Poetry Group on the first Sunday of the month.

Please contact us for more information or to make your reservation.

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Winter View, acrylics on burlap by Tree Spaulding  
   
 
   
Weeping Mountains, acrylics on canvas by Tree Spaulding  
   
 
   
Stocks go up and stocks go down, handmade paper by Tree Spaulding  
   
 
   
Miss Flo's Diner, wood print by Nancy Haver  
   
 
   
Total body, mixed media collage by Tree Spaulding  
   
 
   
Chestnuts, wood engraving by Nancy Haver  
   
 
   
Shelburne Falls, wood engraving by Nancy Haver  
   

No smoking indoors or outdoors anywhere on the premises.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Places to go, things to do!

  Check the Lovers' Loop Retreat BLOG!!!

Check here often to find the latest Asheville events. You can use this list of Asheville activities to help plan your trip.

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Visit the Widget Gallery

Now through Sept 2, Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball.

Now through Sept. 5, “The Asheville Shakesperience,” Montford Park Players, Asheville.

Now through Sept. 12, Flower Carpet, Biltmore estate.

Now through Oct. 1, Biltmore Summer Evening Concerts, Biltmore estate, Asheville.

Now through Oct. 30, free films at the Wedge Brewing Co., Asheville.

Sept. 3-6, North Carolina Apple Festival, Hendersonville, just south of Asheville,

Sept. 4, Shindig on the Green, free outdoor bluegrass and mountain music, Asheville.

Sept. 4, Stories on Asheville's Front Porch, free storytelling downtown.

Sept. 5, Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Fest (LAAFF), downtown Asheville.

Sept. 10, “Wall to Wall Williams,” music by cinematic composer John Williams, Asheville.

Sept. 10-19, Mountain State Fair, Asheville.

Sept. 10-Oct. 3, “Twelfth Night,” Montford Park Players, Asheville.

Sept. 16-25, LYLAS all-women comedy group, N.C. Stage Co., Asheville.

Sept. 17, Downtown After 5, free outdoor music festival, downtown Asheville.

Sept. 18, Blue Ridge Roller Girls, roller derby, Asheville.

Sept. 18, Brewgrass Festival, Asheville.

Sept. 18-19, Heritage Weekend, Folk Art Center, Asheville.

Sept. 19, The Black Crowes, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Asheville.

Sept. 22-25, Asheville Food & Environmental Film Festival.

Sept. 23, Dougie MacLean, guitarist and fiddler, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

Sept. 24, Christopher Cross, Biltmore estate.

Sept. 24-26, Asheville Greek Festival.

Sept. 25, Bearfoot, bluegrass, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

Sept. 25-26, Flock to the Rock, birding workshops, Chimney Rock Park, just east of Asheville.

Sept. 25-26, True Nature Country Fair, Barnardsville just north of Asheville.

Sept. 25-26, Heritage Craft Weekend, North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville.

Oct. 1, art gallery walk, Asheville.

Oct. 1, Kathy Mattea, Biltmore estate.

Oct. 1-3, Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference, Black Mountain, just east of Asheville.

Oct. 2, Asheville Pride Festival.

Oct. 2, Scarecrow Festival, Lake Julian Park, Asheville.

Oct. 2, Fiesta Latina, 7th annual celebration here of Latino culture, Asheville.

Oct. 9-10, bonsai expo, North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville.

Oct. 10, guided bird walk, Chimney Rock Park, just east of Asheville.

Oct. 13-Nov. 7, “Angels in America,” North Carolina Stage Company, Asheville.

Oct. 14-17, Lake Eden Arts Festival, Black Mountain, just east of Asheville.

Oct. 16, “ ‘S Wonderful: The New Gershwin Musical,” Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

Oct. 16-17, chrysanthemum show, North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville.

Oct. 17, HardLox Jewish Festival, Asheville.

Oct. 21, “Blood Done Sign My Name,” theatre, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

Oct. 21-24, Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, Asheville.

Oct. 22-24, Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair, Asheville.

Oct. 23, “Oklahoma!”, Asheville.

Oct. 23-24, Shutterbug Nature Photography Workshop, Chimney Rock Park, just east of Asheville.

Oct. 29-31, MoogFest, music festival in honor of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog, Asheville.

Oct. 30, Dailey & Vincent, bluegrass, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

Nov. 5-Jan. 1, 2011, Candlelight Christmas Evenings, Biltmore house, Asheville.

Nov. 6, Blue Ridge Roller Girls, roller derby, Asheville.

Nov. 6-7, Weaverville Art Safari, just north of Asheville.

Nov. 9-14, “Menopause, The Musical,” Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville,

Nov. 13, “The Mikado,” Asheville.

Nov. 13-14, River Arts District Studio Stroll, Asheville.

Nov. 17-Jan. 2, 19th century Carolina Christmas, Smith-McDowell House, Asheville.

Nov. 26-Dec. 4, “Live from WVL Radio Theatre: It’s a Wonderful Life,” North Carolina Stage Company, Asheville.

Dec. 3, Asheville Gallery Walk, downtown.

Dec. 3-5, Dickens Christmas in the Village, Asheville.

Dec. 4, Artists’ Holiday Sale, Folk Art Center, Asheville.

Dec. 11, Artists’ Holiday Sale, Folk Art Center, Asheville.

Dec. 16-19, David Sedaris’ “The Santaland Diaries,” Asheville Community Theatre.

Dec. 19, A Swannanoa Solstice, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

Dec. 31, Downtown Countdown, Asheville.

The following events are in 2011:

Jan. 15, 2011, Time for Three, classical, jazz, bluegrass, blues, Asheville.

Jan. 21-22, 2011, Pilobolus, dance troupe, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

Feb. 16-March 13, 2011, “Boeing! Boeing!” North Carolina Stage Company,

Feb. 18-27, “Rent,” Asheville Community Theatre, Asheville.

Feb. 19, 2011, Sweet Plantain String Quartet, Latin American works, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

Feb. 25, 2011, Cathie Ryan, Celtic vocalist, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

March 11, 2011, Billy D. Washington, comedy, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

March 17-26, LYLAS all-women comedy group, N.C. Stage Co., Asheville.

March 18, Tony Rice with Mountain Heart, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

March 24, Dervish, traditional Irish music, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

April 5-6, Viver Brasil, Brazilian-African martial arts and dance, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

April 8, Destino, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

April 13-May 1, 2011, “One Flea Spare,” North Carolina Stage Company, Asheville.

April 15, 2011, Bill T. Jones-Artie Zane Dance Co.’s production about Abraham Lincoln, Asheville.

April 22-May 1, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” Asheville Community Theatre.

May 6, Turtle Island Quartet with Mike Marshall, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

May 7, Paul McKenna Band, traditional Scottish music, Diana Wortham Theatre. Asheville.

May 27, De Danann, Irish music, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

June 1-19, 2011, “The Glass Menagerie,” North Carolina Stage Company, Asheville.

June 10-19, “Dixie Swim Club,” Asheville Community Theatre.

Aug. 5-21, “Honky Tonk Angels,” Asheville Community Theatre.

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HerStory Tours of Asheville. Asheville women's history tours. This is a must do activity for your next visit.

Asheville Brews Cruise. Fun tour of Asheville microbreweries.

Asheville Trolley Tours. Explore the city with an expert guide.

LaZoom Tours of Asheville. A great comedy tour you won't want to miss!

Martini Mission. Ongoing by reservation. A new guided tour of downtown Asheville's martini bars.

Asheville Symphony Orchestra offers a variety of concerts in downtown Asheville from September through May each year.

Moving Sidewalk Tours Try this great tour of Asheville on a Segway, a really fun to ride battery operated personal transportation device.

Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre a mix of multicultural modern dance shows.

Visit the website ashevilleneighborhoods.info to learn more about the area. If you or anyone you know wants to move here, this will be a great help! Need real estate help? Click here.

Check the tips and links page to find more to do. There's plenty of fun year-round!

Interested in moving here or finding vacation property? Just let us know. For real estate info check out The Treehouse Team.


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We're just the place for your home base when you visit the Asheville area - a B&B alternative.

Located a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway, just 10 minutes to downtown Asheville and the Biltmore Estate and winery, we're also a mile from I-40 and I-240.

Downtown Asheville is a place you won't want to miss! Start at the Chamber of Commerce, where you can get brochures and information about the area.

Before you come, check out Sheville.org. This special site for women will help you plan your trip.

The nearest hiking trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway is within walking distance of Lovers' Loop Retreat.

Another couple of miles down the parkway will put you at the beautiful Folk Art Center, which is operated by the Southern Highland Craft Guild.

Excellent dining options are so numerous, you may never want to take advantage of our cooking and dining area! Being a bed and breakfast alternative is great, though - you can stay in bed for as long as you want and then make your own breakfast!

For more information about places to go and things to do, go to Tips and links.

Any questions or comments? Contact us.

To the left is some of the women's artwork in our home and at Lovers' Loop Retreat. You can see more on the Poetry and other art page.

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