The Sky Retreat in Blue Ridge Mountains

Sky Retreat – the only adventure retreat offering a wide range of activities ranging from the ultimate rush of paragliding to the elegant art of ballroom dancing.

Sky Retreat is conveniently located just one mile off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.

Come experience the magic of the mountains in the comfort of your own log cabin. Spend your days exploring the Mountains to Sea Trail starting just steps outside your door, fly high in the sky on a tandem paragliding flight, dance under the stars to romantic melodies and feel the thrill of adventurous mountain biking and river sports!

Sky Retreat is also proud to be a training facility for professional athletes and teams in an assortment of indoor and outdoor sports.

Sky Retreat offers something for everyone to enjoy, bringing families together to create memories of a lifetime... every day.

WHAT VISITORS SAY

This is a truly special place. With great thermals, glass-offs, a huge grassy launch, easy landing zone and many nearby attractions, Sky Retreat is the perfect way for paragliders and their families to experience western N.C. For the first time, my wife and kids have enjoyed going on a paragliding trip with me. This new site is not only the best in the region, flying is now easier because my family is also looking forward to our next visit.

– S.R.

I love having a place where I can retreat from the noise and congestion of city life. Where the air is fresh and you can see a billion stars on a clear night. I like having a place where I can lay out my paragliding wing, feel the breeze coming up the hill and launch into the smooth air, soaring over the Blue Ridge Mountains, gently touching down in a gorgeous green meadow landing zone. A place where I can meditate, learn yoga, kayak whitewater and even learn ballroom dancing with my wife, knowing that at day's end I will peacefully fall asleep in a rustic lakeside cabin. Sky Retreat is my kind of place.

– E.H.

The perfect family weekend get-away in the Blue Ridge Mountains with beautiful and natural surroundings, this is the best place to spend quality time with family and friends.

– M.Z.

My wife and I love Sky Retreat! For us it's a perfect hub for a weekend of mountain biking, paragliding, hiking and relaxing with some amazing views across the mountains. After a day full day of playing hard in the mountains, it's hard to beat sitting on top of the ridge up there, overlooking the valley with a glass of wine. Everyone is so nice and they really know how to make us feel welcome. Highly recommend this place!

– S.R.

I had my wedding at The Sky Retreat on 11/11/2017 and i could not have asked for a more beautiful setting! All my questions were addressed and I felt very comfortable with the whole process. I love this place. My wedding was perfect and a huge part of that was due to the location!

– E.M.

I stayed at the Sky Retreat last week and the staff are the best in the world! They really focus on your stay and want to you have a great time. They go out of their way to help and are extremely accommodating in every way. We WILL return every year! My husband and I had a wonderful relaxing time. Go to Sky Retreat!

– J.H.

We love it here! The cabin we stayed was the premium and it had everything we needed and more! It was decorated like a modern cabin and super clean with little details that made us comfortable and welcome. We can't speak anymore highly about the owners. I mean wow! Very hospitable! Thank you @charlotteagenda for recommending such a cool spot. We shall return many many times!

– M.T.

Just spent almost a week at Sky Retreat, it was wonderful. The people were such a pleasure to be around. Everyone was so friendly and fun. ...So much to do. I loved the ballroom dancing and yoga. Will definitely go back. The flight off the mountain was phenomenal !!!!

– G.F. and S.F.

Look no further than Sky Retreat for your next vacation or event! I visited and was extremely impressed with the property, cabins, staff, and overall experience. Pictures don't do justice for the views from the retreat. The chance to take a tandem paragliding flight alone is worth the visit. This place would be prime for weddings, corporate events, or just a weekend get away. I'll definitely be back every year!

– T.L.

Loved my weekend at Sky Retreat! My cabin on the hill was super cozy. Such a great place to spend an active weekend. Thanks for the hospitality.

– T.W.