Melrose Manor | Grand Opening

Melrose Manor is the largest cabin tucked within Orchard’s Edge, a private 22-acre woodland escape in the Blue Ridge Mountains bordering Jeter Mountain Farm. Featuring 4 bedrooms, a media room, fireplace, fitness studio, children’s play nook, and multiple gathering spaces, it is designed for unforgettable family getaways, group stays, or corporate retreats. As part of our Grand Opening, guests are invited to experience Orchard’s Edge during its inaugural season with preferred opening rates.

The Cabin Experience

Inside, Melrose welcomes guests with warm natural materials and calming tones that reflect the quiet beauty of the surrounding forest.

The main living area features expansive windows overlooking the trees, filling the space with natural light and creating a peaceful connection to the surrounding landscape. A comfortable living room with a fireplace offers an inviting place to relax after a day spent exploring the mountains.

The full kitchen and dining area provide ample space for preparing and sharing meals together, whether enjoying a slow breakfast before heading out for the day or gathering for a relaxed evening dinner.

Melrose offers generous sleeping accommodations with four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, making it ideal for families and groups traveling together. The primary suite provides a peaceful retreat complete with its own private balcony overlooking the forest. Additional bedrooms include one king bedroom and one queen bedroom, while the cozy bunkroom for six creates a fun and welcoming sleeping space loved by younger guests.

The spa-inspired bathrooms feature natural stone finishes along with rainfall showers, heated toilet seats, and plush robes, creating a relaxing place to unwind after a day of hiking, waterfall chasing, or exploring nearby towns.

Throughout the home, additional spaces make the stay especially memorable. Guests can enjoy movie nights in the media room, maintain their wellness routines in the fitness studio, or let younger visitors explore the charming forest-themed play nook. A laundry room is also available for added convenience during longer stays.

Melrose offers several outdoor spaces designed to take in the quiet beauty of the forest. The front porch with rocking chairs provides a peaceful place to begin or end the day, while the side deck with outdoor dining tables creates an inviting setting for meals outdoors. The back patio features a private hot tub, ideal for soaking beneath the mountain sky.

Guests of Orchard’s Edge are also welcome to gather at the retreat’s community Embergrove, which includes a stone firepit along with picnic tables, charcoal grills, and hammocks- creating a shared space for enjoying the beautiful outdoors.

Home Layout

Main Level:
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen w/ walk-in pantry
Half bathroom
Laundry Room
Master Suite w/ full bathroom

Lower Level:
Media Room
Fitness Studio
King Bedroom
Full bathroom

Upper Level:
Play Nook
Bunk Room
Queen Bedroom
Full bathroom with tub/shower combo

Orchard’s Edge

Melrose Manor is part of Orchard’s Edge, a private 22-acre retreat born from a desire to create a place where time slows, the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains can be fully experienced, and moments with loved ones become lasting memories.

Rooted in intentional design and genuine Southern hospitality, every detail of the retreat has been thoughtfully considered. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply stepping away from the pace of everyday life, Orchard’s Edge was created to feel both luxurious and deeply welcoming.

Orchard’s Edge is currently in Phase 1 of a five-phase development plan. Today, the retreat includes three luxury cabins and The Embergrove, a shared gathering space with a stone firepit, picnic tables, charcoal grills, and hammocks tucked beneath the trees.

As the retreat continues to grow, guests can look forward to a fourth cabin, private hiking trails, and curated experiential packages coming soon. The full masterplan includes fifteen custom cabins and a collection of bespoke amenities including a spa, library, stargazing observatory, organic-style pool, pottery studio, and event space… all created to offer an immersive, one-of-a-kind way to experience the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Wellness-Focused Design

Our philosophy is simple, yet uncommon. True luxury and hospitality do not end with beautiful spaces and experiences; they support your well-being at every touchpoint.

At Orchard’s Edge, every detail has been chosen through the lens of our guests’ well-being. From the products used to prepare your cabin to the subtle signature scent in the air, from spa inspired bath amenities to your sleep environment, cookware, and even the smallest kitchen details… every element has been considered to help you slow down and breathe a little deeper.

This intention is woven throughout your stay, including:
• Non-toxic cleaning standards
• Non-toxic cookware and kitchen essentials
• Biophilic, nature-inspired design
• Spa-inspired bathrooms
• Bedrooms thoughtfully designed using sleep science principles

Jeter Mountain Farm

Just beyond the retreat lies the storybook setting of Jeter Mountain Farm, a picturesque family-owned 400-acre orchard that has become one of Western North Carolina’s most beloved seasonal destinations.

From mid-July through mid-December, visitors can enjoy:

- U-pick apples, peaches, berries, and flowers
- Rides through the orchard on vintage tractor-pulled wagons
- A scratch-made bakery and ice creamery
- A tree-to-tap artisan cidery
- A two-story craft coffee house
- Slow-smoked barbecue and cozy soups
- An expansive seasonal indoor market
- A 6,000-square-foot indoor playground

Nearby Adventures

In addition to being nestled beside Jeter Mountain Farm, Orchard’s Edge is perfectly positioned to experience the very best of Western North Carolina, offering a rare balance of peaceful seclusion and effortless access to our region’s most beloved destinations.

- DuPont State Forest waterfalls- 10 minutes
- Pisgah National Forest- 20 minutes
- Downtown Hendersonville- 15 minutes
- Downtown Brevard- 15 minutes
- Downtown Asheville/The Biltmore Estate- 45 minutes
- Numerous hiking/biking trails, scenic overlooks, vineyards, craft breweries, award-winning restaurants, and parks nearby

Inaugural Season Legacy Launch

Orchard’s Edge Mountain Retreat is currently welcoming guests for the soft opening of Phase 1 of our five-phase boutique resort development.

To celebrate the beginning of the retreat, guests who stay between April 24th - July 31st, 2026 will be honored as our Legacy Guests, those who are part of our very first chapter. As part of our Legacy Launch, these guests will enjoy preferred inaugural booking rates reserved solely for our opening season, a commemorative Legacy Guest gift, and priority access to future retreats, events, and upcoming phases as Orchard’s Edge continues to grow.

A personalized access code will be created exclusively for your stay, allowing for a seamless and private arrival. This code will be provided to you on the morning of your check-in day.

Minimum Age Requirement: The primary booking guest must be at least 25 years of age.

Travel Insurance: As plans can change unexpectedly, we recommend purchasing travel insurance. Cancellations will incur applicable fees in accordance with our cancellation policy.

Party & Event Policy: Orchard’s Edge is thoughtfully designed as a private and peaceful retreat. In order to maintain this atmosphere for all guests, parties and events are strictly prohibited on the property.
Retreat Etiquette
At Orchard’s Edge, we want every guest to experience the peace, beauty, and sense of retreat that make this property so special. To protect that experience for everyone, the following Retreat Etiquette guidelines apply to all guests and are enforced throughout the property.

We kindly ask that you review and follow these guidelines throughout your stay. If a guideline is not being observed, Orchard’s Edge management will contact the responsible guest and require that the issue be corrected promptly. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation in helping us care for the property and preserve a peaceful, beautiful environment for all who are staying with us.

No Smoking or Vaping
Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited inside the cabins and everywhere on the Orchard’s Edge property.

Attire in Shared Spaces
Shoes and shirts are required in all shared community spaces, including The Embergrove.

Outdoor Areas & Parking
To preserve the beauty of the property, personal belongings, including coolers, towels, strollers, clothing, and other gear, must be kept inside your cabin when not in use and may not be stored or hung on porches, railings, or other exterior areas.

All vehicles, trailers, and recreational equipment must remain on designated paved parking areas and may not be parked on grass, landscaping, or mulch. Each cabin has a designated parking capacity as follows:

Melrose Manor: Maximum of 5 vehicles
Cortland Cabin: Maximum of 2 vehicles
Ambrosia Abode: Maximum of 2 vehicles

If you are traveling with additional vehicles, a large trailer, or recreational equipment that cannot be accommodated within your cabin’s designated parking area, please contact us in advance and we will gladly assist you with an alternate parking location on the property.

Noise & Outdoor Conduct
Please keep noise at a considerate level at all times. Loud music is not permitted outdoors. Additionally, for the safety of our guests, wildlife, and surrounding forest, fireworks, firecrackers, explosives, and similar devices of any kind are strictly prohibited anywhere on the property.

Jeter Mountain Farm Access
Guests are welcome to enjoy Jeter Mountain Farm during its posted public hours and within designated guest-access areas.