Reach new heights in Highlands
Trailborn Highlands
Find yourself nestled in the woods of the Blue Ridge Mountains, land of waterfalls and rhododendron blooms. After a day of rock climbing and fly fishing, return to this hideaway and decompress in our Nordic spa. Come supper, step back in time and enjoy Southern hospitality at our log cabin supper club.
Highlands Supper Club
Outdoor Nordic Spa
Custom Activities & Excursions
Back Patio & Firepit
Your Stay at Trailborn Highlands
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Lounge & Back Patio
Cozy up indoors with hot tea and board games, or enjoy a wine & charcuterie picnic and s'mores out back.
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Bikes & Games
Ride into town on our cruisers or cozy up indoors with a puzzle or a game of backgammon.
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Highlands Supper Club
Serving Southern comfort food in a historic log cabin, just up the hill from the hotel.
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Outdoor Nordic Spa
Our take on a Nordic Spa includes an outdoor sauna, cold spritz showers, and a fire pit for relaxing, plus wellness amenities.
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Guided Outdoor Excursions
Experiences led by local guides, from fly fishing to rock climbing.
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Arts & Culinary Experiences
There's always something fun happening at Trailborn Highlands, from painting classes to in-room massages to live music.
Explore Our Rooms
Adventure Time
Explore the trails,
the waterfalls, and
everywhere in between
Let's Eat
Highlands Supper Club
Our restaurant and bar, Highlands Supper Club, serves contemporary Southern comfort food that’s right at home in a historic log cabin. Join us for supper, cocktails, and seasonal events.
Fall at Trailborn Highlands
Bright foliage, waterfall trails, cool mountain air, and firelit evenings make fall an especially beautiful time to experience the Blue Ridge.
View Fall Happenings
Hike to Glen Falls
Follow a local guide through colorful forest to one of Highlands’ signature waterfalls, made even more striking by the season’s changing leaves.
Follow a local guide through colorful forest to one of Highlands’ signature waterfalls, made even more striking by the season’s changing leaves.
Paint (By Numbers) and Sip
Spend your evening hanging out in our lobby lounge and expressing your creativity with our Paint and Sip experience.
Spend your evening hanging out in our lobby lounge and expressing your creativity with our Paint and Sip experience.
Warm Up at the Nordic Spa
Reset after a day outside with a private sauna session and quiet time around the spa patio firepit.
Reset after a day outside with a private sauna session and quiet time around the spa patio firepit.
Fall Fly Fishing
Spend a crisp mountain day on local trout waters with an experienced guide and some of the most peaceful scenery of the season.
Spend a crisp mountain day on local trout waters with an experienced guide and some of the most peaceful scenery of the season.
Campfire & Cocoa Nights
Settle in around the fire with hot cocoa and a cozy mountain-night experience made for cool fall evenings.
Settle in around the fire with hot cocoa and a cozy mountain-night experience made for cool fall evenings.
Offers & Packages
Trailborn Experience
Experience the best of Trailborn Highlands: A day of fly fishing, a private Nordic Spa experience, our best dining credit deal at Highlands Supper Club, and a Trailborn water bottle to stay hydrated.
Ready, Set, Summer
Traveling with family, friends, or for romance? Choose your perk—Movie Night, Dining Credit or Resort Favorites - and make your mountain stay even better!
Parents De-Stress
Parents and couples, you deserve a break! Enjoy a relaxing getaway with daily $50 dining credit, complimentary beverages, and late checkout if available.
Where you can find us
HIGHLANDS, NORTH CAROLINA
35.05°N
83.20°W
Welcome to the Highlands
Let Us Be Your Guide
Our Field Guide is your trusted companion to help you experience the best of the great outdoors in and around Highlands. From the best waterfall and mountain hiking trails to experiential offerings and the best of local culture and cuisine—we are excited to share with you all that inspires us here in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
HIGHLANDS SMOKEHOUSE
WHITESIDE MOUNTAIN
DRY FALLS
