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Ease into an award-winning stay with rooms designed for rest, a WiFi lounge, and a peaceful atmosphere. See for yourself why we've become a beloved mountain retreat for decades.

From the moment you arrive, something shifts.

You settle in, breathe deeper, and begin to unwind.

Days feel simpler here—unhurried and easy.

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Relaxation looks different for everyone, we simply make room for it.

The stress you brought with you fades, replaced by a sense of calm and comfort. It's your vacation, choose your way to unwind.

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Relaxation Rituals

Located at four locations throughout our property, our self-guided audio experiences are designed to help you slow down and unwind— each ritual is supported by the Shift breathing necklace, a necklace purposefully designed to gently slow the exhale.

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Soak Up Nature

Our restorative treetop soaks are an immersive outdoor experience, meant to help you fully connect with nature.
 

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Just Breathe

Spa treatments release tension and set the stage for the ultimate relaxing getaway.  
 

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Simple Stays. Cozy Rooms. 

Our rooms are simple, clean and comfortable, giving you everything thing you need and nothing you don't.

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The real experience begins just outside your door—where the setting and the amenities invite you to slow down, unwind and explore.

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Exceptional Experience

Guests don't return for over-the-top luxury—they return for how it makes them feel.

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With quiet mornings with organic French press coffee to afternoons spent soaking, enjoying a massage or heading out for a hike, this is a place where the surroundings do the heavy lifting—and your time here feels easy, relaxed, and genuinely refreshing.

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Candlelight Elopements

This retreat was created for couples who feel drawn to something quieter, more personal, and deeply intentional- it offers a way to begin your marriage feeling grounded, personal, and deeply connected to both each other and the natural stillness of the mountains.

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Guests return year after year for the peaceful setting, timeless atmosphere, and deeply restorative experiences that make every stay feel unforgettable.

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Over 150,000 guests  |  4.9

"We’ve been going to this little gem in the mountains of NC for years." Leanne Morgan, comedian "We were delighted with everything about our first stay at Fontana Lakeview and will definitely be back." Mike L. "Extremely beautiful views and exceptional service." Eddie R. "My wife and I booked a sunset soak and it was magical!" Tyler G. "Cute, quiet, clean and very relaxing. The view from the soaking cabana was wonderful." Terry D. "This was the perfect place for a couples getaway." Will B.

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