Bend of Ivy is a unique boutique retreat and special event center, offering private space for rent for retreats, celebrations and renewals ... personal + professional development retreats, creative + wellness retreats and wedding + renewal celebrations. Nestled in a valley 20 minutes from downtown Asheville, Bend of Ivy offers 42 acres of lodging accommodations (up to 26 guests), multiple meeting spaces, gardens, trails, fire pits, labyrinth and walkability to 20 more acres of trails, organic farm and the Ivy River.

With a Zen design influence, this beautiful property integrates land and buildings into a natural oasis for holistic, spiritual, creative and wedding events. The lodge is a renovated tobacco barn and renewable energy facility, supporting lodge electrical needs with a roof solar panel system. A sensitivity of resources, environment and community is a focus at Bend of Ivy.