St. Louis pharmacist Edwin Wiley Grove purchases 408 acres in north Asheville. Landscaper Chauncey Beadle, the Biltmore Estate superintendent, designs the neighborhood.
After a year of construction, a 156-room wellness retreat opens. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan declares the Arts and Crafts-style inn to be “built for the ages.”
Former President and current Chief Justice William Howard Taft checks into the resort, hoping to heal his progressive heart disease. Taft is one of 10 U.S. presidents to visit the property.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the federal government uses the inn as a detention center for Axis diplomats. After the war, it’s used to rehabilitate U.S. Navy sailors.
The Grove Park’s owners agree to allow Supreme Court justices to occupy the inn in the event of an enemy attack. The hotel is selected for its privacy, though the golf course and planned swimming pool allegedly help seal the deal.
Teacher, writer, and historian Bruce Johnson starts what is now the National Arts & Crafts Conference as a small gathering of antiques dealers at Grove Park. Today, the event welcomes thousands each February.
Omni Hotels & Resorts purchases the inn from KSL Resorts after a $25 million renovation begun in 2012.
The inn hosts the 30th National Gingerbread House Competition. The contest welcomes celebrity chef judges and competitors who present magical edible creations.
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All aboard! This magic-filled train ride through a Montgomery County wonderland includes seasonal sweets, plenty of cheer, and a few extra-special passengers.
Communities across the state celebrate the holiday season with sparkling lights, vibrant displays, and festive events that bring joy to the world.
North Carolina’s celebrated homes and historic districts are never more beautiful than by candlelight at Christmastime.
The thrill of the hunt takes on new fervor during the holidays. Seek and find in Randolph County, where the bounty of antiques can tempt a picker to abandon her list.
