Relax and unwind in a very comfortable geodome, right on the creek. Enjoy stunning views and the nighttime sky around the fire pit on a cool evening, Inside, enjoy a romantic, gas log fireplace on a comfortable queen bed.
The Space:
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Super comfortable queen bed & fold out double size mattress for kids
- Romantic gas log fireplace, dining table/chairs
- Solar/Generator power for Keurig, microwave, ceiling fan, lights
- Gas grill for cooking
- Wifi for calling/communications (100MB)
- Private port-a-toilet bathroom, camping shower, fire pit, huge bay window with creek view
- 7 minutes of Highway 421, near Boone NC, easy drive in
This is a 200 square foot, off grid, glamping Geodome on the creek (F- all Creek Retreats), with power on demand. Enjoy your morning coffee with our supplied Keurig. Cook your food with the microwave and gas grill. Store your food and drinks in our supplied large cooler. You'll feel rested after sleeping on a very comfortable, queen bed with a romantic gas log fireplace.
General Information:
- This is perfect for two adults. We don't recommend infants. Our accommodations are not child- proofed so parents/guardians are responsible for maintaining a safe environment.
- There is a full mattress for kids.
- Located about 20 minutes from Boone, NC and 17 minutes from Wilkesboro off a quiet, rural road.
- Seven minutes off Highway 421
- The is an upscale camping/glamping, off grid experience with power for microwave, Keurig, fan, lights.
- Fire pit right on the creek. We supply one bundle of wood.
- You have a private port-a-toilet and camping shower (enough for 2 quick rinse offs)
- Gas log fireplace for romantic evening
- We supply a battery system for indoor and outdoor string lighting, phone charging, microwave, Keurig and fans
- Standard door with digital code for (self check-in)
- 12 foot ceiling gives you a spacious feel
- Kitchen area, dining table and chairs
- We supply you with some water and a camping shower (warm season). You should bring water as well.
- Along with the camping shower, sanitary body wipes are supplied to freshen up year around.
- Propane grill to cook and basic grill utensils, Microwave & Keurig
- We supply a large cooler for your food, you bring the ice
- For air circulation: two 10 foot screen windows on both sides of dome for a cross breeze, ceiling fan and a small fan that blows over the bed.
- We also supply a dehumidifier to limit condensation (for cooler months)
- Easy access to Geodome along a flat, 100' trail from parking lot (carry cart provided)
- We supply most everything you need and a list of items you need to bring.
Amenities:
- Comfortable queen bed with linens, two towels
- Lighting: LED string lighting over deck, inside string lights, light in bathroom, motion lights on deck and LED candle for night lite (you bring a flashlight)
- 20 x 8’ deck with great views on the creek
- Adirondack chairs and table for deck
- Screened gazebo on front deck for bug free zone
- We have 2 active, picture only, security trail cams, one in the parking lot and one in the first trail opening.
- No trail cams at the Geodome.
- Paper plates, plastic utensils, plastic cups, coffee cups supplied
- Semi-private area, next site is over 150′ away through dense woods, not visible from Geodome most of the year
- Cell reception: text normally works but voice is spotty. Calls can be made at the top of the first hill at pull off toward Hwy 421 or Wifi calling
- First aid kit & fire extinguisher, smoke detector
You have access to:
- Geodome area including creek wading area
- The trail coming in along the creek
- Parking lot and waterfall area.
- Pavilion area, covered seating & corn hole set
The owner Paul, is available via messaging or by cell. Also, our cleaning manager is locally available by message or cell.
This is a private neighborhood with no visible homes from the structure, along a very lightly traveled rural road. The tranquil sound of the creek will relax you. Occasionally, neighbors may fish the parking lot/waterfall area only, mostly in spring. This is where the State releases trout.
Generally guests drive in from on Fall Creek Road from Highway 421. It's the most direct path for most people. You can go the upstream direction on Fall Creek Road and take a dirt road to the Blue Ridge Parkway if you are feeling adventuresome. Parking is simple in the wide area or the gravel lot.
We have 2 other glamping sites available to rent in the glamping area. Each is private, on the creek, separated by 150 feet of woods and a full size cabin (400 yards away upcreek)
Tiny Home: on VRBO & Airb
A-Frame Tiny Cabin: on VRBO & Airb
Cabin: on VRBO & Airb
Things to do/eats
Below are nearby restaurants we like, sight seeing spots, hiking trails, wineries/breweries and more!
Here a few choices that we like. Boone and Blowing Rock have so many nice restaurants. You may want to look up areas, review ratings and see what suits you best. Enjoy!
Ski Slopes:
- Appalachian Ski Resort 30 minutes away
- Sugar Mountain Ski Resort 45 minutes away
- Beach Mountain Ski Resort 55 minutes away
Restaurants in Boone & Blowing Rock to try
Dan’l Boone Inn and Restaurant (classic
Basil’s Fresh Pasta and Deli
Butcher Bar and Restaurant (high quality food made from regional ingredients, natural wines & hand crafted cocktails)
Melanie’s Food Fantasy: Cafe with Vegan options
Mint Cuisine of India
Pepper’s Restaurant and Bar
The Speckled Trout Blowing Rock
Kilwin’s Fudge & Ice Cream Blowing Rock
Six Pence Pub, laid back Irish Pub in Blowing Rock
West Jefferson downtown: many shops, restaurants, breweries. This is a fun visit about 20 minutes from cabin.
Restaurants in the Wilkesboro area to try
Amalfi’s Italian Restaurant, good food at reasonable prices
Cagney’s Restaurant, home/country style food
Dooley’s, American bar pub
6th and Main, higher end restuarant
Ten Ten Thai
Plaza Del Sol, good Mexican food and good service
50’S Snack Bar, great breakfast
These are a sampling of the bigger, annual events in the Wilkesboro/Boone NC are, near Fall Creek Retreats. There are music events, wine and brewery events every weekend. You can search the area for more things to do.
Annual Events
Merlefest April 27-30
Boonerang Music and Arts Festival, June 15-16, downtown Boone
GOOD FIELDS – AN APPALACHIAN FOOD AND FARMS FESTIVAL
1699 Linville Creek Rd, Vilas, NC 28692, Dates: June 24, 2023
High Country Jazz Festival, Fri, Jun 9 – Sun, Jun 11
559 W King St, Boone, NC
16th Annual High Country Beer Fest, Sat, 6 – 11 PM
High Country Fairgrounds, 748 Roby Green Rd, Boone, NC
Blowing Rock Winterfest, JANUARY 25-28, 2024
Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain Resort, October 7 & 8
Grandfather Mtn Highland Games 2023, Thu, Jul 6 – Sun, Jul 9
MacRae Meadows, Blowing Rock Hwy, Linville, NC
Brushy Mountain Apple Festival in Downtown North Wilkesboro NC, on 10/7/2023
- The Annual Brushy Mountain Apple Festival is one of the largest one-day arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast
Annual Woolly Worm Festival, Sat, Oct 21 – Sun, Oct 22, Banner Elk, NC
Blowing Rock Halloween Festival
Find lots of Halloween fun on Saturday October 26th in Blowing Rock at the Annual event
Wineries
Piccione Winery in Ronda, NC (right next door to Rafaldini Winery below)
- Gorgeous views, delicious wines, food trucks, events and live music!
Rafaldini Winery, definitely a favorite in the area, next door to Piccione.
Rafaldini and Piccoini are two of our favorites and they are right next door to each other. Both have incredible views and wines that make a great outing.
Roaring River: hidden gem, Live music
Stardustcellars Winery In Wilkesboro
- In nearby Wilkesboro, a pub with a great selection of wine and beer. You can pick up supplies at local grocery stores and make a day of it.
Breweries
Breweries Near Boone, NC area
· Appalachian Mountain Brewery 163 Boone Creek Dr, Boone, NC 28607
· Booneshine Brewing Company 465 Industrial Park Dr, Boone, NC 28607
· Lost Province Brewing Co. 130 N Depot St, Boone, NC 28607
· New River Brewing Smokehouse and Eatery 108 South 3rd Ave, West
Jefferson, NC 28694
· Blowing Rock Brewing Company 152 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
· Boondocks Brewing – Brew Haus 302 S Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson,
NC 28694
· Kettell Beerworks 567 Main St E, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Wilkesboro, NC area
· TwoBoros Brewery 111 E Main St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
· Copper Barrel Brew Haus 532 Main St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Canoe/Kayak/Boating
Canoe, Rafts and Kayak Rentals
RiverGirl Fishing Co., Todd NC (
Zaloo’s Canoes, Kayaks & Tubes, Jefferson NC
Foothills Outdoor Adventures (Canoe & kayak tours Wilkesboro)
Dusty Trails Outfitters (canoe and kayak rental and tours
High Mountain Expeditions, on New River in Boone
Price Lake Boat Rentals, Blowing Rock,
River & Earth Adventures (rafting trips in Boone)
