A New Addition to our Leadership Team

Highland Lake Inn & Resort has been fortunate to experience a year of strong growth following the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic. To sustain this trajectory and continue enhancing resort operations, the leadership team has expanded to include the new position of Lodging General Manager. It is with great excitement that Highland Lake Inn & Resort announces the promotion of …

Season’s Receives 2022 Wine Spectator Award

Season’s at Highland Lake has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2022 Restaurant Awards. This distinct honor recognizes restaurants all over the globe as a top destination for wine lovers. Season’s is the only local restaurant within a 25-mile radius to earn this prestigious award. “Offering a diverse wine list has always been a top priority,” …

2022 Travelers' Choice Award

Highland Lake Inn & Resort Awarded 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award

Highland Lake Inn & Resort announced that it has been recognized as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award recipient by Tripadvisor.com. Travelers’ Choice recognizes businesses that consistently earn great reviews and represents the top 10% of hotel and resort accommodations worldwide. With over 90,000 resort properties in the United States alone, this is a tremendous accomplishment of which Highland Lake Inn …

Season’s at Highland Lake is pleased to announce some exciting enhancements to their team.

Following a tough couple of pandemic-influenced years, the team at Season’s is now expanding to offer the best dining experience while also providing an ideal environment for employees to grow their careers. The first change is the promotion of Peter Fassbender to General Manager of Season’s at Highland Lake. This promotion recognizes Peter’s long-term, excellence in leading the team at …

We Love Fall Most of All

If you’re visiting Western North Carolina during the fall season, you might want to add these to your list! Click or tap the images below to discover a few of our favorite things.Take a scenic drive Soak in the colors as you twist and turn along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stop along one of the many scenic overlooks to take …

Season’s Receives 2021 Travelers’ Choice Award

Season’s at Highland Lake is pleased to announce that they have received the 2021 TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice Award. This recognition celebrates restaurants that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to travelers. Award recipients represent the top 10% of restaurants around the world. “In this difficult season, this award means so much more” said Peter Fassbender, Director of Food & Beverage at Season’s. …

Season’s Receives 2021 Wine Spectator Award

Season’s at Highland Lake has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2021 Restaurant Awards. This distinct honor recognizes restaurants all over the globe as a top destination for wine lovers. Season’s is the only local restaurant within a 25-mile radius to earn this prestigious award. “Fine dining is not complete without a well paired wine” says …

Highland Lake Inn & Resort Wins 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

Highland Lake Inn & Resort announced that it has been recognized as a 2021 Travelers’ Choice award recipient by Tripadvisor.com. Based on a full year of TripAdvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners represent the top 10% of hotel and resort accommodations around the globe. “In this transitional season, this recognition really means a lot …

Safety and Delight Come Together

From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Highland Lake Inn & Resort and Season’s at Highland Lake have been committed to the safety of both guests and staff. In the midst of climbing cases and the upcoming flu season, the resort and restaurant are ensuring that every aspect of their safety precautions exceed the standards set forth by local and …

Highland Lake Inn & Resort Certified as Living Wage Provider

Highland Lake Inn & Resort was recognized as a Certified Living Wage employer by Just Economics, an advocacy organization in Western North Carolina. This certification is awarded to companies that surpass the federal minimum wage to pay their employees a fair “living wage” that takes into account the resources necessary to support themselves and their families. “We have a tremendous …