Lake Eden Retreat

08/30/2026

Hope you’re as excited as we are to see so many familiar and new faces back out at Lake Eden this October!

07/29/2026

To say we are excited to host the Bernese Mountain Dog skills trials next Spring would be a significant understatement. So when asked if some pups could come out for a photo shoot it was pretty much a can’t miss appointment on our schedule. Even more fun is that they’ve agreed to bring out a group for a celebrity meet, greet (and pet of course) on Sunday of our upcoming Lake Eden Reunion + "Live Life Like a Festival" Book Launch this October along with a pooch parade across the grounds!

07/20/2026

NEW EPISODE: Episode #35 featuring Leigh Maher
Leigh Maher, longtime event producer at Lake Eden in Black Mountain, shares how a childhood in a Western Massachusetts mill town, an unexpected post-9/11 life change, and years helping shape LEAF Festival reveal the people, history, and community that make a place truly come alive.
🎧 https://tinyurl.com/yyf6u7dv

START FROM THE BEGINNING: Episode #2 featuring Chief John Coffey
Black Mountain Fire Chief Coffey shares how a teenage volunteer firefighting opportunity sparked a lifelong career in emergency services, leading him through paramedicine and law enforcement to his current role serving the Swannanoa Valley.
🎧 https://tinyurl.com/4a4c7tkr

Whether you're following along with our newest conversations or discovering Exploring the Valley from the very beginning, every episode celebrates the people, businesses, and organizations that make our community so special.
Which episode are you listening to first—our newest release or the throwback?

07/17/2026

What fun to share to share some of the wonderful art history of Lake Eden with the folks from Sktchy while hosting a day of creativity and expression at Mountain Stream Lodge as part of their 5 day artistic retreat.
To learn more about their online courses and offerings visit
https://www.sktchy.com
And of course let us know if you’re looking for someplace to host your own gathering!

07/02/2026

06/17/2026

06/12/2026

Shhhh…keeping it quiet and peaceful out here as we were asked for the second year to host a meditation and luncheon at Mountain Stream Lodge as part of this yoga retreat. A relaxing way to head into the weekend.

05/14/2026

Fun to share this beautiful morning with a few members of the Swannanoa Valley Art League who came out to paint the Barns as part of their regular workshops! Carrying on a long tradition of art being studied and created at Lake Eden.

05/14/2026

Fun to share this beautiful morning with a few members of the Swannanoa Valley Art League who came out to paint the Barns as part of their regular workshops! Carrying on a long tradition of art being studied and created at Lake Eden.

05/09/2026

One of the sweetest parts of weddings days is often that brief period, once the ceremony, vows and applause is done, and after gathering the families and wedding party for group photos when we are able to offer the couple and their photographer a cart ride around to some of the signature spots on the property. Just a brief time to take it all in and capture some private moments before arriving to the reception for a night of dinner, dancing and celebration.