Bel Air Affairs captures the romance of a forgotten era with the amenities of the modern world. At Bel Air Affairs, you will find:
Offers pizza, sandwiches & salads.
Briar Patch Fibre Co is a yarn cafe nestled in the center of the Horseshoe Gap Village. Serving locally roasted coffee from Sharewell Coffee as well as their own line of hand dyed wool and cotton yarns.
Founders Austin and Andrea Bankert, have a passion for hospitality and cultivating community with a hands-on approach to managing Cognative and investing in the local community. They partner with local vendors for their coffee beans, baked goods, milk, beer and more so you know that you are investing in your local community with each drink you purchase. The retail area features Cognative MTB house brand of mountain bike, cycling and outdoor apparel.
Council on Aging Thrift Store in Etowah donates all proceeds to benefit the Council on Aging for Henderson County. The store offers a range of items, including books, shoes, clothes, furniture, and more, with every purchase supporting local seniors in need.
Offers home-styled cooking
The Ecusta Trail is a game changer for outdoor enthusiasts in Western North Carolina. The six-mile paved route follows the old railway line from downtown Hendersonville to the crossroads in Horse Shoe.
The multi-use trail is wide, flat and connects to several shops, eateries, breweries and coffee cafes.
Outside the city limits, the landscape changes to pine forests, bamboo groves, pastoral settings and the rippling waters of Shaw Creek, with the peak of Mount Pisgah visible in the distance.
The Hendersonville Welcome Center is an official trailhead, where folks can park, use the restroom, and learn more about places and things to do along the trail. The trail will eventually extend 19 miles, connecting the downtowns of Hendersonville and Brevard.
Currently, the western terminus of the trail (end of Phase I), is located at The Crossroads, which is home to Root + Bone restaurant and an adjacent rock-n-roll themed bar with outdoor deck.
The following businesses are adjacent to the Ecusta Trail:
These businesses are within a block or two of the Ecusta Trail:
For a list of trail etiquette and regulations, click this link.
Sun up to sun down everyday during harvest season, typically June through August, it is recommended to call or check their Facebook page before going!
Etowah Park’s facilities include a shelter, picnic tables, a playground, a newly repaved walking trail, tennis courts, 4 lighted ball fields, concession stand, batting cages, playground, basketball court, a soccer field, a shuffleboard court, a little library, and a Frisbee golf course. The picnic shelter has two 7 foot tables, six 5 foot tables, electrical outlets and a water spout.
Etowah Valley Golf Club is one of North Carolina’s premier golf courses, offering an unmatched golf experience. Etowah Valley Golf Club is certain to offer you an enjoyable golfing experience. Golf near Asheville, North Carolina at its finest
Specializing in vintage and antique furniture, home decor, and crafting products, this shop offers a wide range of items to enhance any space. With a focus on French Country and farmhouse decor, the store also provides furniture refinishing services and carries a full line of Dixie Belle paint as an Elite Retailer. Additionally, customers can enjoy classes that inspire creativity and craftsmanship. Whether you’re looking to refresh a piece or find something new, this shop has everything needed to bring your vision to life.
Dining at Greenside Bar & Grill offers scenic-vista views of the North & West courses and the beauty of the Etowah Valley. Greenside Bar & Grill offers a full bar selection, including local craft beers, wine and liquor. Whether you need a quick bite around the turn or a relaxing lunch, you can find it ay Zeke’s.
Hustle Wing Co. brings the flavor to Horse Shoe, NC, offering wings, tenders, and 24 signature sauces and rubs. Every dish is crafted with passion, from scratch-made sauces to unique pickle batter, ensuring every bite is packed with homemade goodness. In addition to wings, the menu features creative appetizers, salads, wraps, sandwiches, vegetarian wings, and options for kids, making it a spot where everyone can find something to enjoy.
The colorful and pet-friendly Karolina Kremes in Etowah attracts families with a bubble machine, sidewalk chalk and a hopscotch course. There is ample parking, not only for vehicles but areas for bikes and horses. Ice cream lovers choose from 12 flavors, as well as soft-serve vanilla and chocolate. The most popular flavors are Superman (mix of strawberry, banana, and blue fruit) and Cappuccino Crunch. There are 50-plus milkshake options, including the Redheaded Monkey Shake. which combines peanut butter, banana and chocolate ice creams. Food items include hot dogs with homemade chili, angus beef burgers and wraps.
With over 500 feet of snowy, steep fun and excitement, people of all ages will have a blast. Bring your family and friends and get ready to make memories that will last. We’ll see you in the snow!
This small, family-owned farm offers U-pick strawberries, blueberries and blackberries, located just a few minutes outside of Downtown Hendersonville. Take a family photo in front of their barn with beautiful barn quilt or their restored, antique 1963 Allis Chalmers tractor.
In 2013, Aussie born Chef Janine Booth & her husband, Southern boy Chef Jeff McInnis, moved to NYC and created a very special place — a whimsical and wonderful restaurant named Root & Bone.
It focused on elevated Southern comfort food & beverage at its finest: soul nurturing, conscientiously sourced, farm-fresh ingredients. A craftsman’s ethic coupled with artistic culinary thought. A tribute to the timeless recipes and traditions of rural America and the warm embrace of its hospitality. Now they have expanded to four locations, with the newest being right here in Horse Shoe, NC!
Sideways Brewery offers an ever-changing menu of small-batch artisan ales and handcrafted hard jun kombucha using seasonal specialty ingredients that are grown on the farm. The tasting room pours directly from bottles for guided tastings — you won’t find taps here! Beer is sold by the glass or bottle. Guests may walk the farm to see beer ingredients growing, view farm animals grazing, or pick their own flowers. Sideways Farm & Brewery makes a beautiful setting for marriage proposals, elopements, intimate weddings, or private farm-to-table dinners and events.
The Smitten Smiths Gallery is a collective of female jewelry makers who craft their distinctive, wearable pieces from fine metals, and precious and semiprecious gemstones. Located in charming Horse Shoe Gap Village, an historic “village” of tiny buildings turned artisan shops, the gallery offers a wide selection of jewelry at reasonable rates and also offers small, individual jewelry making classes, where all materials are included and you are guaranteed to leave the class with a wearable piece of art that you have created! Registration is required for classes.
The menu includes Tex-Mex selections of burritos, fajitas, quesadillas, taco combos and more.
Offers fresh seafood, Oyster bar, burgers, chicken, shrimp, scallops and much more! Come in for your seaside experience without ever leaving the West North Carolina Mountains.
The Silo Cookhouse offers a culinary experience that is truly farm to table. Set amidst the tranquility of the Horse Shoe Farm, the Silo Cookhouse’s eclectic dining room is set amidst sweeping views of the mountains, including Mt. Pisgah, rolling pasture and farm land, and the French Broad River. Enjoy delicious food prepared with the freshest ingredients, predominantly sourced from the gardens on property, and supplemented by local artisans and purveyors located right here in Western North Carolina.
Find ultimate relaxation at the Stable Spa at The Horse Shoe Farm, where they use the energy of the land, the richness of indigenous products, the warmth of their stables, and skilled licensed therapists and practitioners to create a sanctuary that will speak to your soul. Open 6 days per week, offering services to people staying on or off property. Services include massages, warm stones, dry brushing, foot baths, transformative therapies, such as cranial sacral, intuitive energy, tarot card reading and hypnosis, and wellness classes, including yoga and guided meditation.
Enjoy your own mini-mountain retreat with a private stream, waterfall and fire bowl. Waterfall Cottage offers a natural setting in a convenient location!
