NC Mountain Eco Friendly Cabins Our eco-friendly 92 acre farm is a sanctuary for humans and nature alike. (See bird watching.) While building our vacation rental cabins in the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Lake Lure and Asheville North Carolina, we made every effort to leave the farm's natural environment undisturbed. Here are a few examples: Only six cabins were built on 92 acres Period materials from nearby historic structures were used to restore the two historic homes on the farm One single well supplies fresh mountain water to all cabins. Power lines run underground. The entire farm was made a wildlife sanctuary. The hardwood canopy was kept intact as much as possible. We designed the roads throughout the property on old logging roads around hardwood stands (so we have some curvy roads!) and we used any trees that we cut down to build the cabins. Reclaimed lumber such as hand-hewned logs from a 1800s school house were used to construct the cabins (and the beds in each cabin) We were the first United States member of EcoClub, an international ecotourism organization based in Greece. We were also an early member of The International Ecotourism Society.

The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) promotes ecotourism - "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people" - through membership services, education and training, and global outreach and partnerships. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting ecotourism. Founded in 1990, TIES has been in the forefront of the development of ecotourism, providing guidelines and standards, training, technical assistance, research and publications. TIES' global network of ecotourism professionals and travelers is leading the efforts to make tourism a viable tool for conservation, protection of bio-cultural diversity, and sustainable community development. Through membership services, industry outreach and educational programs, TIES is committed to helping organizations, communities and individuals promote and practice the principles of ecotourism. TIES currently has members like us in more than 120 countries.   Read more about our bird sanctuary.   The Cottages at Spring House Farm Named one of the "Top Ten Best Hideaways" by Outside Magazine 219 Haynes Road, Marion, NC 28752 USA With six secluded cabins near Asheville, Chimney Rock, Lake Lure & Lake James For reservations, please call us toll-free at 1-877-738-9798 (9 AM—8 PM Eastern Standard Time) Local: 828-738-9798 www.springhousefarm.com thecottages@springhousefarm.com