Cataloochee Ranch

Cataloochee Ranch Lodging, dining and horseback riding. Visit us at www.cataloocheeranch.com Cataloochee Ranch was founded by “Mr. Tom” and “Miss. In 1938, Mr.
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Judy” Alexander in 1933, and was originally located in the serene, and beautiful, Cataloochee Valley. Tom purchased a large part of the present Ranch property on Fie Top Mountain from Verlin Campbell, the “Potato King” of Haywood County. From Verlin he inherited a sturdy stone and log cattle barn, now the main Ranch house, and several derelict cabins and sheds. The eroded pasture land was littered

with stumps and old potato crates, but it provided a number of excellent “bold” springs. Its 5,000-foot elevation bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park also created the ideal combination of extraordinary mountain views and wonderfully cool summer temperatures.

Schools are getting out for summer, and we couldn't be more excited for long days outside! Give the kids a break from sc...
06/01/2026

Schools are getting out for summer, and we couldn't be more excited for long days outside! Give the kids a break from screens and explore the outdoors with Cataloochee Ranch!

Card Trick in our new lodge Quilt Top is the perfect spot to rest your head after a day of ranch adventure. Traveling wi...
05/29/2026

Card Trick in our new lodge Quilt Top is the perfect spot to rest your head after a day of ranch adventure. Traveling with the whole family? Card Trick can connect to Bear Paw for a larger space with room for the whole crew! Check out all the accommodations in our new lodges, Quilt Top and Horseback at the link below!

https://cataloocheeranch.com/accommodations/

Today we pause in remembrance and gratitude for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for this beautiful country.
05/25/2026

Today we pause in remembrance and gratitude for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for this beautiful country.

Raise a glass with us on May 29th as Dynamis, one of North Carolina’s finest vineyards, brings their winemakers to Catal...
05/23/2026

Raise a glass with us on May 29th as Dynamis, one of North Carolina’s finest vineyards, brings their winemakers to Cataloochee Ranch! From 3-5pm, enjoy stories of local winemaking, taste exceptional pours, and connect with our community. Glasses and bottles will be available for purchase, and the event is complimentary for guests with an overnight or dining reservation. We can’t wait to share this special afternoon with you!

There's a special kind of joy to making something slowly with your own hands. Our hand building pottery classes offer in...
05/22/2026

There's a special kind of joy to making something slowly with your own hands. Our hand building pottery classes offer infinite options for creativity and self-expression, whether you are a pro or this is your first time touching clay since kindergarten. Through pottery, watercolor, and printmaking, our Ranch Arts program gives the opportunity to slow down, practice being present, and enjoy the happy imperfections that only come with making something by hand.

Wednesday means it's Cataloochee Cookout time! Every week, we serve up a stellar barbecue buffet with live bluegrass mus...
05/20/2026

Wednesday means it's Cataloochee Cookout time! Every week, we serve up a stellar barbecue buffet with live bluegrass music, and you will want to be there. Reservations are available on our Resy page at the link in our bio!

Happy Mother's Day to all the women in our lives who nurture, inspire, and care for us.
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the women in our lives who nurture, inspire, and care for us.

Our property will be closed to the public for a private wedding this weekend from Friday at 3 pm to Sunday at 11 am. We ...
05/07/2026

Our property will be closed to the public for a private wedding this weekend from Friday at 3 pm to Sunday at 11 am. We look forward to welcoming dining guests back for Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday!

Last year's Fire on the Mountain dinner was one of the culinary highlights in Cataloochee history. You don't want to mis...
05/07/2026

Last year's Fire on the Mountain dinner was one of the culinary highlights in Cataloochee history. You don't want to miss the next one on May 17th! For last minute getaways in the month of May, we are offering one night stays instead of our typical two night minimum, which gives you the perfect excuse to book a special night away for Fire on the Mountain! Book a room on our website, and get your tickets to Fire on the Mountain on our Resy page at the link below.

https://resy.com/cities/maggie-valley-nc/venues/cataloochee-ranch/events/fire-on-the-mountain-2026-05-17?date=2026-05-06&seats=1

Address

119 Ranch Drive
Maggie Valley, NC
28751

Telephone

+18008681401

Website

https://resy.com/cities/mggv/cataloochee-ranch

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