The Chateau’s Mesmerizing Views

Written By: Luke Osteen | Issue: 2020/08 – August

Eagles soar high above the trees as you relax in style at the Chateau, just two miles outside the quaint mountain town of Highlands.

As guests of this private expansive estate retreat you will soak in the beauty of the surrounding mountains and find that it is the perfect setting for every occasion. Whether you’re looking to host a small intimate wedding, multi-generational family reunion, social gathering for your favorite charity or business, or just sprint away with several friends, you could not find a more welcoming venue than the Chateau!

Mesmerizing views greet you from every room, whether you are in the twins in the Crow’s Nest or on the Terrace Level balcony. The glistening sun shimmers off the rugged face of Whiteside Mountain, casting shadows over Whiteside Cove.

In the distance, you can see four mountain ranges as you look eastward toward Cashiers and Sapphire. This truly is one of the top five private views in Western North Carolina!

The expansive pavilion section of the house hosts sit down dining for 40, lounge seating for 57, a 16-seat Theater with SurroundSound, a billiard table, poker table, puzzle table, a juke box, a fireplace, and so much more! 

Music buffs may enjoy sleeping where Bill Berry of REM laid his head when he owned this masterpiece. Bunks for the kids now fill the room that was once the Berry photography studio.

In addition to the twin Crow’s Nest and Bunk Room, there are six luxurious suites, each of which offer a balcony and coffee station. That, coupled with the five cozy gas fireplaces throughout the house, means you may find it hard to get going in the morning. 

Fill your days as you wish with a plethora of activities including, but not limited to, hiking the trails, zip-lining, fly fishing with Fish Tales Outfitters, riding the rapids, golfing, gambling at Harrah’s in Cherokee, visiting the Biltmore estate in Asheville, visiting the Highlands Nature Center, exploring the local waterfalls on your own or with a guided tour through Highland Excursions, shopping in what USA Today voted in 2019 as the “Best Small Town Shopping,” or enjoying one of the many fabulous restaurants that Highlands has to offer. 

All of these activities and more are just minutes away from the Chateau. Let the Chateau’s 24 hour personal concierge, Janet Sanchez of Magnolia Concierge Services, help you optimize your visit to the area. She’s a valuable resource. Take an online tour of this magnificent mountain retreat by going to TheHighlandsChateau.com and VRBO (account #891289).   

Check availability on the calendar or call Janet at (561) 613-1496 to plan your unforgettable visit to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Once you have been here the allure of the area will beckon you to return over and over! Past guests rave about their fabulous visits and we know that you will too.