Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands

In July, 2004, the Old Edwards Inn and Spa, a historic property on the corner of Main and Fourth streets in Highlands, NC, emerged from an extensive two-year long renovation, restoration and expansion to welcome guests to a luxury destination spa resort. After more than 40M, the project boasts a complete renovation to the historic Inn and restaurant as well as the addition of a world class European influenced Spa. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Inn first operated as Central House, a restaurant and boarding house beginning in 1878. A three-story addition was completed in 1935. The Old Edwards Hospitality Group, LLC acquired the property in 2001 and began the restoration and expansion. The resort includes the Inn, Spa, Madison's Restaurant and Wine Garden, and The Farm, a special events and meeting facility located one mile from downtown Highlands. The Shops at Old Edwards Inn include Acorns, an upscale antique and home accessories boutique and Miss Priss a Lilly Pulitzer Signature Shop. In 2005, further expansion of the downtown property will introduce an executive board room and conference space just across Fourth Street from the Inn as well as a fitness center and lap pool. 15000 square feet will also be added to The Spa encompassing a men's and women's locker room, Swiss showers, steam rooms, sauna, solarium, spa terrace, additional spa suites and a Spa Cafe. Complimentary items - continental breakfast, newspaper, high speed internet, local shuttle, outdoor parking, coffee/tea.