Labor Day Beach Music Weekend at The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa

September 4-7 at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville NC. Summer is ending, but the fun is just beginning at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa’s annual “Beach Music Bash.” Resort guests will enjoy complimentary tickets to 2 nights of beach music & dancing with the Chairmen of The Board and The Fabulous Kays. Enjoy the best of the beach in the coolness of the Western North Carolina mountains! Entertainment throughout the weekend includes shag dance lessons, a Coastal Seafood Buffet overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains and lots of great beach music! For prices and details call 800-438-5800 http://www.groveparkinn.com

Win an Exclusive Biltmore Food & Wine Excursion

Enter to win a two-night Bed & Breakfast stay at the Inn on Biltmore Estate, featuring a private Winery tour and tasting conducted by Biltmore's winemaker, plus a chef's wine dinner at the Bistro at Biltmore. One Grand Prize Winner will receive a two (2) night Bed & Breakfast stay at the Inn on Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina (inclusive of daily chef's buffet breakfast in the Dining Room, tickets and an audio tour of Biltmore House, and sales and occupancy taxes); a private Winery tour and tasting provided by Biltmore’s Winemaker; a chef’s wine dinner at the Bistro at Biltmore. Total package valued at $1,500. No purchase required. Must be 21 years old to enter. Some restrictions apply.
All entries must be submitted by AUGUST 30, 2009, 11:59 p.m. EST to be considered in the drawing. One winner will be selected and notified by phone or e-mail the week of September 6, 2009.

Asheville NC Lodging Spotlight: SHOJI SPA & LODGE

SHOJI SPA & LODGE.
The Lodge is located at Shoji Spa. A complimentary Private Spa Pass is provided to each guest. Full, gourmet kitchen, two sided fireplace, large decks with views to the valley. Right next to the Blue Ridge Parkway. $285-$485 per night

An outdoor Japanese style hot tub retreat, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shoji Retreat is just 8-10 minutes east of downtown Asheville NC

Asheville NC Spa Spotlight: SHOJI SPA & LODGE

SHOJI SPA & LODGE. The Lodge is located at Shoji Spa. A complimentary Private Spa Pass is provided to each guest. Full, gourmet kitchen, two sided fireplace, large decks with views to the valley. Right next to the Blue Ridge Parkway. $285-$485 nt

An outdoor Japanese style hot tub retreat, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shoji Retreat is just 8-10 minutes east of downtown Asheville, NC, a favorite vacation area for the sports enthusiasts, nature lovers, and cultural explorers. Since we have opened our doors we have been voted The Best of WNC. The Asheville Chamber has awarded us the 2008 Over-The-Top Customer Service Award and the Sky High Growth Small Business Award. We are Asheville's one and only outdoor hot tub day spa. The perfect romantic getaway in Asheville, N.C