December 17th through 19th  Christmas Event #7

We had a pre-Christmas get away to the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC.   This place is just beautiful!  It's in the mountains and really removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life

This is the main hall, dining rooms, bars, shops, etc.with a very large heated porch across the entire front.

Looking down on the underground spa...

The spa hot tub...

The fire pit at the Spa...

Going on inside was the National Gingerbread House Competition, 20th Anniversary.  Amazing displays...

All of the entries have to be completely edible.

There were 38 fully decorated trees throughout the Inn.

Delicious hot chocolate on the heated outside porch,

while enjoying a beautiful sunset.

Beautiful and warm fireplaces inside with rocking chairs (my favorite!)

This was on the outside porch and many people took their pictures in the sled.

One of the larger Christmas trees

A wonderful get away; I would highly recommend this!  Now, we're off to the Biltmore, also located in Asheville, NC.