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| An all inclusive resort is the one which provides | | | | private bathrooms. |
| amenities and services for the whole family and | | | | Activities & Programs in Earthshine Mountain |
| also has multiple activities to keep the guests fully | | | | Lodge: |
| occupied. The Earthshine Mountain Lodge is just | | | | Family Vacation Activities: |
| that. Located on the grandest ridges of the Blue | | | | Pioneer Morning: Visit to the 1840 era and the |
| Ridge Mountains, it is a vacation destination | | | | pioneer lifestyle. Activities include blacksmithing, |
| straight out of the grandmother’s tale of | | | | cider making, candle dipping enjoyed by from the |
| farm family. | | | | oldest to the younger member of the family. |
| Located near to the Pisgah National Forest, it is | | | | Cherokee Morning: An attempt to live the way |
| situated between Brevard and Cashiers in the well | | | | the Cherokees did and engaging in simple activities |
| known this Lake Toxaway resort area. The lodge | | | | like making pottery and throwing tomahawks. |
| is spread over 83 acres of land which attracts | | | | Creek Hike: Hiking across the Crystal Creek to |
| people of all ages to its rustic folds. It is one and a | | | | find the pretty gems it has to offer. This is one |
| half storey cedar log building and offers | | | | of the most beautiful spots in North Carolina. |
| magnificent mountain views, rock fireplaces, a | | | | Outdoor Education Program: |
| deck with rocking chairs and vast acres of land. | | | | Destination 1840: This is for the fourth graders |
| This century old homestead seems to be | | | | and above and is a live play about the life and |
| absolutely out the grandmother’s farm | | | | struggle between the Cherokees and the outside |
| tales. It is open year round for families and | | | | settlers. It takes the student back to the 1840s |
| groups. | | | | and portrays the relationship that developed |
| Earthshine welcomes family members of all age | | | | between the two races. |
| groups and the activities too are family-centric. | | | | Earth Explorers: This program focuses on the 4-6 |
| This provides the family a chance to come closer | | | | grade students and is a science program which is |
| and share the joys and fun of the vacation time. | | | | unique in that it takes the students through the |
| The dining at the Lodge suits the surrounding | | | | various phases of curiosity and the quest for |
| there and the guests are served thrice a day | | | | knowledge. |
| with delicious "country gourmet" meals which | | | | Success: This program focuses on removing the |
| refurbishes the energy that is lost during the | | | | various mental blocks that the students have |
| activities. | | | | developed over the years and tries to free them |
| Accommodations at Earthshine Mountain Lodge: | | | | of this problem. It gives them a feeling of |
| The mountain lodge offers ten guest rooms in the | | | | self-confidence and self-worth. |
| main lodge which are furnished with patchwork | | | | Scout Troops: The scout troops in this program |
| quilts, stained glass lamps, log beds and private | | | | earn badges for a variety of activities like |
| baths. Out of these eight of the rooms have | | | | environment, ecology, nature, creative solutions, |
| private balconies and "Little House on the Prairie" | | | | and many more. |
| lofts. | | | | Thus, the Earthshine Mountain Lodge is a place |
| Sunrise Cottage: There is also an exclusive | | | | which is enjoyed by all the members of the |
| cottage on the premises which houses three | | | | family irrespective of the age. |
| separate family suites offering plenty of privacy | | | | |