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Half Mile Farm

4.8(205)
Hotel

About

Half-Mile Farm is a woodsy-chic, adults-only inn set in a restored 1882 home just minutes from downtown Highlands, North Carolina. Its rustic-chic rooms feature hardwood floors, cozy fireplaces, and heated bathroom floors, creating a serene mountain retreat for small corporate groups.

The property offers a heated saltwater pool, a lake with canoe access, and winding hiking trails, providing a blend of relaxation and outdoor activity. Onsite dining includes chef-crafted breakfasts and seasonal specials, making it a turnkey venue for intimate meetings or multi-night room blocks in a tranquil setting.

Best for

  • Executive retreats & focused offsites
  • Intimate client dinners with mountain views
  • Multi-night stays with outdoor team activities

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Restored 1882 country inn surrounded by nature
Setting
Restored 1882 country inn surrounded by nature
Half-Mile Farm is a woodsy-chic adults-only sanctuary set in a restored 1882 home, nestled among tall pines with a lake, two ponds, and hiking trails. The natural setting offers a tranquil retreat just minutes from downtown Highlands.
Heated saltwater pool and paddle-friendly lake
Outdoor Amenities
Heated saltwater pool and paddle-friendly lake
Guests can enjoy a heated saltwater pool with full service and paddle across the on-site lake, blending relaxation with light outdoor activity in a serene mountain environment.
Rustic-chic rooms with modern comforts
Atmosphere
Rustic-chic rooms with modern comforts
Rooms and suites feature hardwood floors, cozy fireplaces, plush bedding, and heated bathroom floors, combining refined rustic charm with thoughtful modern amenities for a restful mountain retreat.

At a glance

Rated 4.8 on Google · 205 reviews