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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  
   

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 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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Now through June 18, Prime Ribbing, musical satire, Asheville.

Now through Sept. 4, Montford Park Players, free outdoor theater, Asheville.

Now through Oct. 7, first Friday of each month: Pickin’ on the Porch, free music series, Thomas Wolfe Memorial, downtown Asheville.

Now through Oct. 29, Concerts in the Park, free each Saturday, Biltmore Town Park, Asheville.

Now through June 19, “The Glass Menagerie,” North Carolina Stage Company, Asheville.

Now through June 26: “Double Falsehood/Comedy of Errors,” Montford Park Players, Asheville.

June 16, Pan Harmonia, chamber music concert, Asheville.

June 17, Downtown After Five, free street festival with music, downtown Asheville.

June 17-18, "Solo Shots: Dance on the Rocks," Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre.

June 18, Adele, The Orange Peel, Asheville.

June 18, Art in the Park, art market, Asheville.

June 18, Daylily show and sale, North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville.

June 21, Irmansyah Effendi, reading about meditation and book signing, Malaprops bookstore, Asheville.

June 21, Chris Isaak, The Orange Peel, Asheville.

June 22, Ram Dass with Rameshwar Das, Malaprops bookstore, Asheville.

June 23-26, Asheville Tourists minor-league baseball game.

June 23-25, “Vampyre,” Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

June 25, Art in the Park, art market, Asheville.

June 29, Master Zhongxian Wu, reading and book signing, classical Chinese wisdom, Malaprops bookstore, Asheville.

July 1-3, The Asheville Shakesperience, Montford Park Players, Asheville.

July 2, Shindig on the Green, free outdoor music concert, Asheville.

July 4-10, Asheville Tourists minor-league baseball game.

July 8, Psychedelic Furs, The Orange Peel, Asheville.

July 8-31, “All's Well That Ends Well,” Montford Park Players, Asheville.

July 9, Shindig on the Green, free outdoor music concert, Asheville.

July 9-10, Bamboo Festival, North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville.

July 15, Downtown After Five, free street festival with music, downtown Asheville.

July 16, Shindig on the Green, free outdoor music concert, Asheville.

July 16, annual Focus on Flowers for amateurs and Master Gardeners, North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville.

July 19, Elvis Costello and the Imposters, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium/Asheville Civic Center.

July 20-26, Asheville Tourists minor-league baseball game.

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

July 23, Shindig on the Green, free outdoor music concert, Asheville.

July 23, Kate Davis Trio, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

July 23-24, Folkmoot international dance festival, UNC-Asheville.

July 29-31, Bele Chere street festival, Asheville.

Aug. 1-8, Asheville Tourists minor-league baseball game.

Aug. 2, Roseanne Cash, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

Aug. 4-6, Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville.

Aug. 5, Asheville Gallery Walk, downtown.

Aug. 5, Smokey Robinson, Biltmore estate, Asheville.

August 5-7, The Asheville Shakesperience, Montford Park Players, Asheville.

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

Aug. 6, mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer workshops, Chimney Rock State Park, just east of Asheville.

Aug. 11, Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, Biltmore estate, Asheville.

Aug. 12, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Biltmore estate, Asheville.

Aug. 12-Sept. 4, “Julius Caesar,” Montford Park Players, Asheville.

Aug. 13, Shindig on the Green, free outdoor music concert, Asheville.

Aug. 13-14, Sourwood Festival, Black Mountain just east of Asheville.

Aug. 18-21, Asheville Tourists minor-league baseball game.

Aug. 19, Downtown After Five, free street festival with music, downtown Asheville.

Aug. 20, Shindig on the Green, free outdoor music concert, Asheville.

Aug. 25-28, Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad sports festival, Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure, just east of Asheville.

Aug. 26-30, Asheville Tourists minor-league baseball game.

Aug. 27, Shindig on the Green, free outdoor music concert, Asheville.

Aug. 27, The Beach Boys, Biltmore estate, Asheville.

Sept. 3, Shindig on the Green, free outdoor music concert, Asheville.

Sept. 3, Styx, Biltmore estate, Asheville.

Sept. 3-4, Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival, Asheville.

Sept. 9-18: The Asheville Shakesperience, Montford Park Players, Asheville.

Sept. 16, Downtown After Five, free street festival with music, downtown Asheville.

Sept. 24-25, Flock to the Rock, guided bird watching and workshops, Chimney Rock State Park, just east of Asheville.

Oct. 1, Art in the Park, art market, Asheville.

Oct. 7, Asheville Gallery Walk, downtown.

Oct. 7, Eddie Money, Biltmore estate, Asheville.

Oct. 8, Art in the Park, art market, Asheville.

Oct. 13-23: “Romeo and Juliet,” Montford Park Players, Asheville.

Oct. 14, The Fab Four, Beatles tribute band, Biltmore estate, Asheville.

Oct. 15, Art in the Park, art market, Asheville.

Oct. 15-16, East of Asheville Studio Tour, East Asheville area.

Oct. 20-23, Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF), Black Mountain just east of Asheville.

Oct. 21, Chairmen of the Board and The Embers, Biltmore estate, Asheville.

Oct. 23, guided bird migration walk, Chimney Rock State Park, just east of Asheville.

Oct. 23, National Acrobats of China, Asheville Civic Center.

Oct. 28-30, Moogfest, music and workshops to honor music pioneer Bob Moog, Asheville.

Oct. 29-30, nature photography workshop, Chimney Rock State Park, just east of Asheville.

Nov. 12, Joshua Bell, Asheville Civic Center.

Nov. 12-13, River Arts District Studio Stroll, Asheville.

Dec. 2, Asheville Gallery Walk, downtown.

Dec. 8-18: “A Christmas Carol,” Montford Park Players, Asheville.

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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. Asheville North Carolina Real Estate will help you plan your house hunting strategy to find the perfect Asheville home!

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 www.Asheville-North-Carolina-Real-Estate.org


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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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