Aerial view of the glass geodesic dome and surrounding gardens at Munaya

Marshall, North Carolina

The last part of the journey

Getting Here

Close enough to Asheville to be easy. Far enough into the mountains to feel like another world.

112 Munaya Way · Marshall, NC 28753

Set this in your map app before you leave — cell service thins out on the last few miles.

By Plane

Fly In, Then Wind Upward

Land nearby, rent a car, and let the road do the rest.

  • Asheville Regional (AVL)
    the closest, and the easiest
    ~40 min
  • Greenville–Spartanburg (GSP)
    an easy southern approach
    ~1 hr 30 min
  • Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
    a major hub two hours east
    ~2 hr 15 min
  • Atlanta (ATL)
    the biggest gateway from the south
    ~3 hr 45 min
  • Nashville (BNA)
    a scenic drive from the west
    ~4 hr 15 min

AVL has direct service from most major hubs. Rent a car there — you'll want the freedom once you're in the mountains. Airport transfers can also be arranged; just ask.

By Car

The Road In

You'll wind through the Blue Ridge to reach us — close to Asheville, and blissfully tucked into the trees.

Parking

Free, on-site, room for about fifteen cars.

After Dark

Mountain roads are curvy and unlit. Give yourself a little extra time after sunset.

Downtown Marshall~5 min
North Asheville~22 min
Hot Springs~25 min
Downtown Asheville~30 min
Blue Ridge Parkway~30 min
Biltmore Estate~35 min
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It was a much easier drive from the airport than I anticipated. Such a serene and beautiful place in the mountains, surrounded by nature but close to town.

LORI · STUART, FL

When You Want to Wander

Beyond the Gate

Munaya asks nothing of you. But the mountains are right there.

Downtown Marshall, a riverside mountain village with brick buildings and a historic courthouse

Downtown Marshall

5 min

A riverside village of art studios, cafés, and galleries along a historic main street.

A woman relaxing in a steaming mineral bath surrounded by stone and greenery

Hot Springs & Mineral Baths

25 min

Soak in naturally heated mineral water where the forest meets the river.

Downtown Asheville skyline at dusk with mountains and valley fog

Downtown Asheville

30 min

The River Arts District, farm-to-table tables, and mountain music.

Sunset over the Blue Ridge Parkway with rhododendron blooms and mountain ridges

Blue Ridge Parkway

30 min

America's most scenic road. Pull over often.

Rafters in a blue raft paddling through whitewater on the French Broad River

Whitewater Rafting

10–15 min

Class II–III rapids on the French Broad, with local outfitters just down the road.

Colorful spring gardens at the Biltmore Estate conservatory

Biltmore Estate

35 min

Gilded halls and gardens at America's largest private home.

A woman ziplining above the forest canopy with mountain views and blue sky

Ziplining

15–20 min

Soar above the forest canopy at French Broad Adventures' zipline park.

A rider on a palomino horse overlooking rolling Blue Ridge mountains

Horseback Riding

10–20 min

Ride shaded mountain trails with nearby stables like Sandy Bottom Trail Rides.

A multi-tiered waterfall cascading over mossy rocks in Pisgah National Forest

Catawba Falls

55 min

Hike into Pisgah National Forest to a multi-tiered cascade of moss and mountain water.

We can't wait to welcome you