Come Explore with our Weaverville and Asheville tours
Exploring our corner of North Carolina is one of the best parts of staying with us. We’ve spent years getting to know the artists, naturalists, and guides who lead the most memorable experiences in our area — and we’re happy to help you book whichever calls to you. A few of our favorite Weaverville / Asheville tours are below.
We’ll Book For You
Tell us when you’re coming, and we’ll make the call.
For the art lover…
Art Tours
Studio visits with the working artists of Asheville and Weaverville.
Sherry has been curating studio tours in our region for over a decade. She’ll spend a half or full day taking you into working studios — ceramics, jewelry, fiber, glass, paper, wood, painting, metal — meeting the artists, watching them work, and hearing how each piece comes together.
Tell us what kinds of art you love, and Sherry will build the day around you.
Cost: Half day $95 per person | Full day $175 per person (lunch included)
For the food lover…
Asheville Food Tours
Seven stops. Three hours. Downtown Asheville at its best.
We’ve partnered with Asheville Food Tours — the original walking food tour of Asheville, running since 2009 — to bring our guests 10% off any tour. Tell us which tour and when, and we’ll book it for you.
Downtown Tour — Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat. Up to 7 stops, alcohol included, 3+ hours.
Food Fan Tour — Sun, Tue, Wed. Led by Stu Helm, Asheville’s #1 food writer.
Brunch Tour — Saturdays at 11am. Seven stops, brunch cocktails included.
$85 per person before your 10% Amaris discount.
Interested in adding an Asheville Food Tour to your visit?
Contact us and we’ll handle the arrangements for you.
Add To Your Stay
Select these during your reservation. After you choose your room, available tours appear and can be added to your stay.
Get out on the water…
Private Kayak Tours
May through September. Two options — river or lake. Both private, both guided.
French Broad River — A two- to two-and-a-half-hour paddle starting at Hominy Creek and ending at your car. Wildlife along the banks, a glimpse of the Biltmore from the water, and a private guide for the trip. Tandem $95 per person | Single $155 per person
Lake Lure or Lake James — Our favorites. Pickup and drop-off at the inn, snacks and water included, mountain views in every direction. Four hours total — two on the road, two on the water. Tandem only. $140 per person.
Explore the great outdoors…
Private Hiking Tours
Half day or full day. Built around what you want to see.
Your private guide picks you up at the inn and customizes the route around your fitness level and what you’d like to experience — waterfalls, wildflowers, long-range views, or all three. Maximum group of four.
Half day $105 per person (water + granola bar)
Full day $140 per person (lunch, water, granola bar)
View Autumn’s colors…
Seasonal Fall Leaves Tour
Four hours along the Blue Ridge Parkway with a certified naturalist.
Our guide is a certified Western North Carolina naturalist with over 1,000 miles of trail experience and 360+ hours of training from the NC Arboretum. He’ll pick you up at 10am (after breakfast at the inn), share the history of the Biltmore and the forestry of the region, and send you home with the photos he takes along the way. $155 per person.
Partner Discounts
Promo codes for our local favorites. Use these when you book directly with the partner.
Visit for less!
Biltmore Estate
Save up to $8 per ticket on Biltmore’s Enhanced Experience (audio guide included)
If your stay includes a trip to the Biltmore, and we think it should, book at biltmore.com/partners using the promo code amarisfarms (case sensitive, no spaces).
Biltmore photos used with permission from The Biltmore Company, Asheville, North Carolina.
Come explore…
There’s so much to see and do!
Our fabulous location makes us the perfect destination for exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway and nearby Asheville NC, located just 15 minutes south of the Inn. The area is known for its abundant shopping, dining, and outdoor adventure opportunities. Let us know if we can help you make any arrangements during your stay. We love sharing this area with our guests. Reach out anytime — before or during your stay — and we’ll help you plan whatever you’re in the mood for!