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For all you country music fans out there, Sara Evans is coming to the mountains of western North Carolina! She'll be in concert at Harrah's Cherokee Event Center on February 25th, 2012 at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now and can be ordered online at www.harrahscherokee.com/eventscalendar/ . Cherokee is only 25 miles west of Waynesville so consider staying with us at Brookside Mountain Mist Inn Bed and Breakfast while you're in town attending the concert. Not only will you get the opportunity... Read Full Story

Stay-Your-Way Winter Deal!! For our winter special, we wanted to do something that no other bed and breakfast has done. We're offering a significant discount  on our room prices  and providing, instead, options for breakfast, snacks and beverages available  any time you'd like. We're giving  our guests the opportunity to pay only for  the services and amenities that they really want at our Asheville area bed and breakfast. Our room prices will be reduced to $99 for Pine Needles , $109 for... Read Full Story

While these pictures were the scene at our Waynesville, North Carolina Bed and Breakfast two years ago, we just had our daffodils bloom this winter because it has been so warm. The poor things think its already spring! The warmer weather has also extended our hiking season , here in the Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. The great thing about hiking in the winter is NO BUGS!! The temperatures are also more condusive to longer hikes in the fresh, clean, crisp air up in... Read Full Story

We recently took a trip into Asheville to experience the North Carolina Arboretum. All I can say is WOW! What a great place to see some of the most beautiful plants, flowers and trees that North Carolina has to offer. As an added bonus, the Arboretum is showcasing their incredible bonsai exhibit with a huge variety of trees and arrangements. The Arboretum is a 434-acre natural treasure with 65 acres of cultivated gardens and 10 miles of hiking and biking trails. As we toured the gardens... Read Full Story

Sourwood tree with red-tinged leaves. I was taking a stroll around our Waynesville, North Carolina Bed and Breakfast when I happened to notice signs of the coming fall season. Although I know that summer technically lasts until September 21st, tell that to the trees of western North Carolina. Up here in the mountains, the temperatures are already declining and the evening temperatures are downright chilly! Red Maple tree with first signs of fall. The changing of the leaves is always a big... Read Full Story

 Its that time of year again and the Folkmoot International Dance Festival is almost here! There will be folk music and dancing from countries all over the world. Its an exciting event that is both entertaining and enlightening. The festival begins July 21st and ends with the International Parade through the streets of downtown Waynesville, NC on July 31st. For tickets to the various Folkmoot events, check out their website at http://www.folkmootusa.org/ . If you're coming to Waynesville for... Read Full Story

The Blue Ridge Breakaway is an annual cycling event on August 20, 2011 in support of the initiatives of the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber services the towns of Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska, Canton and Clyde. The Blue Ridge Breakaway is an adrenaline pumping ride through county lanes, scenic byways and the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The ride begins at the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center which is conveniently located off of... Read Full Story

If you're ever wondering what there is to do in the mountains of Western North Carolina , there's always boating on Lake Fontana. We just returned from an entire day of boating, picnicing and enjoying the wonderful sunshine out on Lake Fontana in Bryson City. What a great day! There's nothing like relaxing in the sunshine while lounging on a pontoon boat and taking in all the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains. This is one of our favorite things to do when Dina's sister, Donna, comes... Read Full Story

Brookside Mountain Mist Inn was just notified by Trip Advisor that we have been awarded their Certificate of Excellence. We are grateful to all our guests for having taken the time to provide their insights to Trip Advisor regarding their experience at our Inn. We look forward to every opportunity to pamper our guests and provide them not just with a place to stay but with a memorable experience. If you're considering a mountain getaway in the Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North... Read Full Story

Why come to the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina for Memorial Day Weekend? First of all, its nice and cool here! Get out of that heat! Next, there's all the really cool stuff to do in the area . One of our recent guests, pictured above, went whitewater rafting. She also went on a canopy tour and did some zip lining. Not your thing? OK, there's also some great hiking trails nearby with various degrees of difficulty. Some of them take you to beautiful waterfalls or grassy knolls that... Read Full Story