What Our Guests Are Saying:
"How I admire your clear vision and hard work. You have created a place of beauty. I found here love, comfort, and a different way of looking at things. May you continue to find deep satisfaction doing your life’s work."
Debbie Galloway, Louisville, KY.
Wunderlin Company planning retreat participant"I was aware of the sacred all around me, from the craftsmanship of your construction, to the beauty of the natural environment, to the love, thoughtfulness, and spiritual qualities of your design of space, to the art and books all around- all of this encouraged quiet connection. Thank you for creating such a place and sharing it with others!"
Scott McGovern, Peterborough, NH.
Independent consultant and educator"This is an absolutely exquisite place. Your building design is amazingly wonderful. It was a great pleasure just being in this place. The full moon rising last night precisely where the mountains formed a crotch was quite something!"
Judy Anderson, Richmond, VA
Wedding guest"Your lodge was wonderful and I'm quite certain that we'll be back. It is a perfect location for a retreat/teambuilding activity for the corporate senior management team."
Janie Lowe, Pierceton, IN
HR Manager, Whitley Products"I am delighted to be here to witness what you have created. I am even more delighted to have been spiritually moved by what you have created. The simplicity and eloquence of your design reminds me of the Shakers. May the divine continue to shine through what you do."
John Kerrick, Peterborough, NH
Executive Coaching participant"Thanks so much. Your beautiful Lodge was a wonderful place for us to have our team retreat! We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed our surroundings!"
Emily Stephens; UNC-Charlotte
Retreat participant"Thank you so much for creating this space for us to step into. Our weekend here was magnificent.. a memory I hold dear for the rest of my life. I leave fulfilled and joyful. There is nothing I would change about our entire wedding weekend at Bend of Ivy Lodge."
Bruce Mulkey, Asheville, NC
Bridegroom"The long planned Thanksgiving family celebration was much more of a success by having the family all living in the Lodge. It was a perfect place to accommodate all the individual personalities: we each had personal space with walks to the river or going into Asheville, while at the same time we could share communal living."
Alan Basist, Marshall, NC
Family reunion organizer"From the time I spoke to you on the phone, I knew I was coming to a special place. The attention to detail, the beautiful flowers everywhere, and the beautifully appointed rooms are so welcoming. Thank you for this gift. We are so privileged to be able to share it."
Leigh B., Asheville, NC
Retreat participant"The Silsbees have created an oasis of learning in this beautiful facility. The natural setting encourages both relaxation and concentration, and the accommodations are comfortable while being a world away from the airless, joyless atmosphere of most conference centers and hotels."
Andrew Lovett, CA.
Instructional Design workshop participant"This was the ideal place for our Board retreat. We will be back!"
Chris J., Asheville, NC
Mountain Microenterprise Fund board chair"Thank you so much for the space you have created where spirits soar and beauty abounds. May the abundance of your lives continue to spill over to those who visit."
Karen Jackson, Boone, NC.
Executive Coaching workshop participant