Panthertown Pottery, located next door in Lake Toxaway, creates beautiful, handcrafted pieces you’ll find in our accommodations. Their locally made pottery and prints reflect the artistry and natural beauty of our mountain surroundings.

Killer Bees Honey is a specialty apiary producing raw, small-batch mountain honey in Pisgah Forest, NC. The hives are located at high elevations where wildflowers and sourwood trees dominate, giving the honey its distinctive flavor. In addition to selling honey, they offer guided hive tours for visitors interested in pollination, beekeeping, and Appalachian ecology.

Original art by Courtney Carter is displayed in The Hiker’s Treehouse, offering a chance to experience the spirit of the Blue Ridge Mountains through her paintings. Courtney’s work brings a touch of local inspiration and is available for guests to enjoy and purchase.

Against the Grain is a WNC-based wood art venture by Kyle and Shaylee, who craft bowls, sculptures, and home décor from locally sourced wood. Their designs emphasize natural grain patterns, knots, and live edges, blending craftsmanship with the organic forms of the forest. Each piece is hand-shaped and finished to highlight the wood’s unique character, making every creation one-of-a-kind.

Aide Made Soap produces small-batch, handcrafted soaps made from natural ingredients like goat’s milk, essential oils, and botanicals. Based in the North Carolina mountains, the company emphasizes skin-friendly recipes free of harsh chemicals. Seasonal scents and themed gift sets are popular with both locals and visitors. Orders can be placed through their website, with products shipped nationwide.