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Greystone Getaways
Written By: A.J. Stewart | Issue: 2019/03 - March
The Greystone Inn is one of the most iconic retreats on the Plateau and for the past four years, it’s been one of the most elusive. Originally built as a private residence in 1915, the building sits on a point on Lake Toxaway and commands an impressive view. Over the intervening decades, the home has changed hands several times and was turned into an inn in 1985. It was closed in 2013 for renovations that ultimately never happened.
The Inn was purchased in 2017 by Shannon and Geoff Ellis. Owners and operators of The Willcox in Aiken, South Carolina, the Ellises have breathed new life into this historic retreat. There was a lot of work to be done to restore this inn to its original glory. The Ellises spent the winter living on the premises along with the tradesmen in their mad dash to finish the renovations.
They succeeded and the Greystone Inn reopened in May of 2018. During their winter at the inn, the Ellises discovered something: winter at The Greystone Inn is magnificent. Now that the inn is open, it’s even more amazing than they had imagined. The home’s design is based on a Swiss chalet. The inn is reminiscent of an Alpine retreat with its overstuffed couches, roaring fireplaces, and cozy romantic rooms.
In the past, the Inn was never open in the winter, but the Ellises have changed all that. Rooms normally start at $249, but you can take advantage of their Winter Retreat Special and experience this luxury hotel for yourself. Through the end of March, rooms at the inn start at just $125, a 50 percent discount.
Spend the afternoon curled up next to one of the outdoor fireplaces with their thick, cozy blankets and a s’mores kit. Or go for a brisk winter hike to one of the 250 area waterfalls and see them in all of their frozen splendor. Check out their exceptional wine list and cap off your evening by relaxing in the soaking tub in your room.
The Greystone Inn has been nominated for the Best Hotels in the World List by Travel & Leisure Magazine. Call (828) 966-4700 or visit greystoneinn.com to reserve your room now.
