Asheville Fall Specials and News
September 1, 2022
It’s almost Fall y’all and we have quite a bit going on here at The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast. Check out what is happening the next few months and come join us for a great time in Asheville.
September 2022
- Our Summer Celebration continues throughout the month of September. Feel free to ask us for a pint of our special Shandy beer. This beer is complimentary for guests and is a refreshing start to your Asheville vacation.
- September 6 – This will be the air date of our new podcast series, “Adventures in Asheville”. This first show will focus on a day trip to the Chimney Rock area, just a short drive from our inn. We are so excited about our partnership with Big Blend Radio for this monthly podcast! Stay tuned on the first Tuesday every month for future episodes. You can listen live or on demand from any of their podcast outlets listed on the Big Blend Radio website.
- September 9 – Porch Fest in Montford. We are lucky to be welcoming Liz Teague back to our porch again. Her style is Southern roots, classic country, Americana, and folk rock. Our guests are welcome to sit on the porch and enjoy listening to Liz play while sipping on a glass of wine or pint of beer. ***Cancelled due to rain, rescheduled for October 8
- September 12 – Happy Inniversary! We are looking forward to celebrating 4 years as innkeepers of The Lion and the Rose!
October 2022
- For the month of October , we will be celebrating Oktoberfest in Beer City style. We are brewing a special Oktoberfest beer that will be offered to guests. We will also be serving our homemade pretzels made with the spent grains from our beer.
- Leaf peepers will find beautiful colors throughout the month of October. We chase the colors as much as we can so we can point you to the colorful spots during your stay. Note that peak color in Asheville is later than on the Blue Ridge Parkway and is usually the last week of October. Fall colors typically start as early as late September and last through early November.
- October 1 – We will be guests on a special podcast episode of Big Blend Radio in honor of Sausage month. It sounds like it will be a fun show with lots of guests from all over the world with stories, recipes, songs and more about sausage.
- October 31 – Halloween in Montford is unforgettable. We typically get around 1,200 kids that come to our porch. Looking down Montford Avenue is like a Hollywood movie filled with kids and families dressed up in costume. Guests are invited to join us in handing out candy to the trick or treaters. We will have some light bites and drinks on the porch and we encourage you to dress up with us.
November
- November 4 through Jan 2023 – Christmas at Biltmore. The Candlelight Christmas Evenings is our favorite time of year to visit the Biltmore Estate. Once you book a stay with us, you will receive an email with an exclusive discount code to save money on your purchase of Biltmore tickets.
- November 6 -17 : 20% OFF Military Appreciation discount. Stay must be 2+ nights (excluding November 11 and 12) and must book direct by phone (828) 255-7673. Note that you will need to show your military ID upon check-in to have discount applied.
- November 9 – As a participant of the BnBs for Vets, we are holding a free night contest. Veterans will have the opportunity to win a free one night stay. A winner will be chosen at random on October 9th. To enter, send an email to info@lion-rose.com and include your military affiliation and contact details. Thank you for your service!
Biltmore Estate There is never a bad time to visit the iconic Biltmore Estate but winter brings a yuletide oasis. Now through January 4, 2026, you can experience the beauty of thousands of lights, over 100 Christmas trees, fragrant wreaths, and sparkling garland. The winter season of January through March also brings lower prices and less crowds. Explore Beer City USA The local craft brewing scene has exploded and Asheville has been voted Beer City USA four years in a row, Asheville takes extreme pride in being home to over 20 local craft brewers. Whether you take a Brews cruise or a DIY tour on the Asheville Ale Trail, a brewery hopping exploration is the perfect way to keep warm and enjoy a cold, winter weekend. Foodie Experiences Find out why Asheville ranks first in the South Atlantic region in the RewardExpert’s Best American Foodie Towns . With hundreds of restaurants and farm fresh eateries, you will not be disappointed by the choices of restaurants. Take a guided eating tour with a professional foodie to sample and taste some of Asheville’s best restaurants. Asheville Restaurant Weeks (January 20-26, 2026 and February 17-23, 2026) Try some new restaurants or revisit favorites. Get the lowest prices of the year, with a prix fix menu at $15-$35/person. With dozens of choices, there’s something for all appetites! Asheville has been touted by many as one of the top ten food and wine destinations in America. Hiking Less crowds means quieter hikes. It is a great time to hit the trails! Discover peace and solitude with expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on a cool, clear day. Dupont State Forest offers several hikes from easy to difficult. It is famous for being one of “The Hunger Games” film locations. Chimney Rock offers breathtaking views of the gorge after climbing up the chimney. Pisgah National Forest offers the opportunity of seeing a frozen waterfall at Daniel Ridge Falls. Sharpen your photography skills Choose a half-day or full-day photo tours with our friends, Chris & Bonnie at Asheville Photo Tours. Explore some of the most photogenic but lesser-known locations in the Blue Ridge and Asheville areas. Take an art class Tap into your creative side with some of the talented, local artists. Day and weekend workshops include oil painting, acrylics, watercolor, inks, bookbinding, and pottery. Live music Asheville has been called “One of America’s Greatest Music Cities”. There is a vibrant music scene with live music of all genres from bluegrass to rock. Experience some of the very best in live music and find out why The Orange Peel has been called the country’s premiere Live Music Hall and Concert Venue. The Orange Peel offers state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment rarely found in a club of its size. Other fun venues include The Grey Eagle and Asheville Music Hall. Pamper yourself There is nothing quite like a luxurious foot soak in a hand-hammered copper bowl. Enjoy a fragrant, rejuvenating, and moisturizing sole to soul experience at Wake Foot Sanctuary. A signature massage can be added on for an extra splurge. Indulge in a romantic getaway Snuggle up with your loved one next to one of our cozy fireplaces with a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of wine at The Lion and the Rose
We are lucky to have great friends that grew up in Asheville. They have told us about some interesting local hauntings and strange experiences. With Halloween around the corner, we thought this was the right time to share some of these ghost stories and legends of paranormal activity.