Balsam Mountain Preserve
www.balsammountainpreserve.comFor All Reservations/Activities
Members desiring access to Balsam Mountain Preserve are required to follow the procedure listed below:
- For NON-GOLF Reservations and Activities, please contact The Reserve Club Concierge at (864) 869-2105.
- For GOLF Tee times and Information, please contact The Reserve Pro Shop at (864) 869-2106.
* If arrangements are not made following the above procedure, you may be delayed at the Balsam Mountain Security Gatehouse for this coordination to take place at the time of your arrival. You can reach the Balsam Mountain Security Gate House at (828) 631-1011.
Hours of Operation
The Boarding House Restaurant and Lodge
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Fri, Sat & Sun (Monday - Thursday: coffee & fresh muffins)
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wed - Mon
Sunday Brunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wed - Sat (Reservations Required)
Golf
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Closed Tuesdays
Equestrian
Guided trail rides depart at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Rides are offered every day except Tuesday. (Reservations Required)
Ruby Valley Sports Camp
Pool: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily
Tennis: Daylight Hours only
Nature Center
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily
Cabin & Home Rentals
Cabin Rentals: $199 weekly, $225 weekends (Fri. & Sat.). One bedroom cabins average approximately 800 square feet, with indoor and outdoor wood burning fireplaces.
Private Home Rentals: $450 to $750 per night, weekly rates available. For longer stays or larger families, members may choose from a selection of privately owned homes, subject to availability.
Golf Information
Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course
The course rests on Mr. Palmer's belief that a course must be both truly beautiful and must serve the game of golf in its purest form- the end result is a mountain golf course in a class of its own. The design and slope of the course allows players to see every shot and provides generous landing areas, making it a pleasure to play regardless of the golfer's skill level.
| Description | Fee | | Member Greens Fee | No fee for members, cart fee only | | Extended Family Member Greens Fee | $25 per player (18 holes)/ $15 per player (9 holes) | | Accompanied Guest Greens Fee | $80 per player (18 holes)/ $48 per player (9 holes) | | Unaccompanied Guest Greens Fee | $150 per player (18 holes)/ $90 per player (9 holes) | | Cart Fee | $20 per player (18 holes)/ $12 per player (9 holes) |
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Equestrian Information
The Equestrian program at Balsam features a full-time stable manager and club horses perfectly suited for private lessons and trail riding. Guided trail rides are always available for individuals or the entire family on the Preserve's extensive groomed trail system of over 30 miles. Most trails are under the tree canopy where it's always nice and cool, and you're likely to spot deer, wild turkey or other wildlife along the way. For the more adventureous types, the Preserve's trail system connects to the Nantahala National Forest, offering 500,000 acres of unspoiled riding habitat.
| Description | Member Fee | Guest Fee | | Riding Lessons (1/2 hr.) | $25 | $25 | | 1 hour ride | $30 | $45 | | 1 1/2 hour ride | $40 | $55 | | 2 hour ride | $50 | $65 | | Guide fee per ride | $30 | $30 | | Pony ride | $20 | $20 |
*For rides to Dark Ridge Campground, call the Stable at 828-631-1066 |
