Our Gay-Owned Bed and Breakfast in Asheville
North Lodge on Oakland Bed and Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina, offers its visitors a fantastic gay-friendly getaway or vacation in the mountains near Biltmore Estate and downtown. If you are making plans to seek lodging in Asheville for one day or several, and seek a gay-friendly establishment, consider our bed and breakfast North Lodge is also a gay-owned destination and prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. Our guest list includes individuals and couples from all walks of life, both gay and straight, and also provides an "attitude" of acceptance for all with a concentration toward enjoying all that is Asheville.....together! We consider ourselves very lucky to have a following that understands tolerance and acceptance and work very hard to insure the atmosphere at our Asheville Bed & Breakfast remains such. We want North Lodge On Oakland B&B to be a place to escape any negativity of the world and also where friends from all walks of life are introduced, mingle and become life-long. North Lodge On Oakland B&B is located in the center of Asheville's best features. We are one mile south of vibrant downtown Asheville with its excellent shopping, restaurants, antique shops and so much more. We are also one mile north of the gates of Biltmore Estate, America's largest home. A visit to Asheville is not complete without seeing everything Biltmore has to offer...far too much to describe here but see our Biltmore page for all the details. We are just a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the beauty of our Blue Ridge mountains. We are minutes from the River Arts District with its historic warehouses which contain artist studios and their wares. If you like concerts we are minutes less from The Orange Peel, Grey Eagle and the Civic Center. Renowned for its tolerant and diverse attitudes, Asheville has become a gay Mecca of the twenty-first century while maintaining the ambiance of another era. Reflecting the many diverse factions that make up a cosmopolitan area, the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities converge together to create Gay Asheville. Gay Asheville has boldly stepped to the forefront in areas of commerce, art and regional development. The accolades that Gay Asheville has received in recent years are proof that the gay world is taking notice of this mountainous hamlet turned most progressive region of the country. Asheville is not only a city of progression but of integrity and fortitude, with a strong sense of community. Strength in the face of adversity is a quality that all gay men and women must call upon in daily life, and Gay Asheville exemplifies this determined survivor mentality. Life in Gay Asheville can be whatever you would want to make of it, be it a young professional on the rise or a retiree in pursuit of the good life. The atmosphere is one of cultural cohesion, a live and let live attitude that seems to draw itself from the harmony of the surrounding vistas. There is not only unity within the gay community but throughout all of Asheville, and these different facets share the common goal of making their home an idyllic place in which to live. Gay Asheville is also tuned into entertainment and the arts, with numerous outdoor festivals, cultural soirees and seasonal events. Locals and tourists alike take in the thriving live music venues, street performances, as well as the theatre, dance and opera. There is a thriving gay club scene, but many choose a romantic dinner in one of Asheville's numerous restaurants and cafes. Whatever your idea might be of the perfect vacation location, Gay Asheville has something to appeal to every member of the gay community. See for yourself why it is being called the "New San Francisco of the Southeast." If you plan on vacationing in Asheville, to experience our special corner of the world, give us a call at 828-252-6433 or toll-free 800-252-3602 Greg Adkins & Gregg Guertin would love the opportunity to make your stay memorable.