Overlook Lodge

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AfarJul 21

At This Glamping Retreat in Western North Carolina, the National Park Starts in Your Backyard

Set on 108 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains, Elk & Embers has seven cabins and tents—and some of the best views around. Best of all: It’s only an hour’s drive from Asheville. That proximity—and the ...

Reception and communal space slated to open August 1.

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  • Elk & EmbersHotelGlamping resort opened April 2025 on 108 acres.
  • Overlook LodgeRestaurantReception and communal space slated to open August 1.
  • MarketShedMarketCommunal area with s'mores, drinks, and frozen meals.
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