These investments are
balanced by initiatives that will help restore and preserve the special
character that has made the Greystone Inn a destination of choice since 1903
and recipient of the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award for 27 consecutive
years.
While renovation
activities will take place over a 24-month timeframe, Natural Retreats will
host an official Grand Opening event on Saturday, June 14th, to
celebrate with loyal Greystone Inn guests, Lake Toxaway homeowners and local
community members. The event will feature free BBQ, an Oskar Brews
Brewery Tent, casting lessons and demonstrations from Natural Retreats fly
fishing guides, kayaking and paddle board races, free lake cruises on the Miss
Lucy, Mountain Hardwear product demonstrations, and other family-oriented games
and activities throughout the day.
“The Greystone Inn
provides a perfect opportunity to demonstrate our careful stewardship of
cherished historic properties,” said Matthew Spence, CEO of Natural
Retreats. “As with our multi-million dollar restoration of the iconic Inn
at John O’Groats in the North of Scotland, Natural Retreats is taking great
care to enhance the experience of guests while ensuring the integrity of the
property’s renowned charm and comfort for decades to come.”
Restoration
initiatives include examination and selective improvement to building
exteriors, plumbing and electrical systems, landscaping, and removing
underground fuel tanks and adjacent contaminated soil; investment in guest
rooms including new bedding (duvets, sheets, pillows and blankets), mattresses,
window shades, select bath fixtures, and selective painting; replacement of
carpet, reupholstering of chairs and new artwork in the dining room;
refurbishment and addition of new outdoor furniture; and installation of a new
front awning.
New features of the
Greystone Inn include an Outfitter Shop with a Starbucks outlet adjacent to the
lobby, a new bar in the lobby lounge with associated seating featuring a
panoramic view of Lake Toxaway, new flat screen televisions in Mansion Building
guest rooms, and renovation of the Presidential Suite into the Southern
Living Honeymoon Suite. Southern Living is
leading a comprehensive redecoration of the suite, including all furniture and
fixtures, to be featured in the September issue ofSouthern Living magazine.
Creation of the
Outfitters Shop will be accompanied by expansion of guided fly fishing and rock
climbing excursions alongside traditional opportunities for hiking, biking,
golf, and champagne cruises across Lake Toxaway.
Online booking for
the Greystone Inn is now open at http://www.naturalretreats.com/us/lake-toxaway/greystone-inn-accommodation/.
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