Welcome to Big Ridge
A Mountain Home You Don’t Have to Buy
Escape to the mountains of Glenville, North Carolina without the second mortgage. Everything’s taken care of. You just show up and unwind.
We’d love to show you around and answer your questions.
How It Works
Getting away is as easier than you think.
Join the Club
After a free trial stay, become a member for a monthly fee.
Make a Reservation
Use our member reservation app to check availability and book your stays.
Arrive and Relax
Your home is clean, stocked, and ready when you arrive.
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Request InformationYour Home at Big Ridge
From the Spring House to the future Lodge, every stay feels like coming home.
The Spring House + Writer’s Hut
A cozy mountain home with open living spaces, wraparound porch, and indoor-outdoor fireplaces.
The Barn Loft
A two bedroom barn loft with full kitchen, living room, wood stove, and porch
The Lodge
Future centerpiece of Big Ridge, designed for gatherings, shared meals, and sweeping views.
More Than a Place to Stay
Explore acres of trails, water, and quiet mountain spaces, with every detail handled so you can simply enjoy the escape.
Hiking & Waterfalls
Boat Access
Grounds
Mountain Towns
Mountain Biking
Golf & Wineries
I can’t recommend this club highly enough. It is a very special place for our family. We have had many firsts at BMRC including seeing a black bear!
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Highlands, NC, Briefly
December 3, 2025Long before Highlands, NC was bustling with wine bars and art galleries, its iconic ridgelines were home to the Cherokee and other Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Highlands as we know it dates back to 1875, when, as legend has it, developers Samuel Kelsey and Clinton Hutchinson took a map and drew a line from New York to New…
It’s “Cash-ers,” Not “Cashiers”
December 3, 2025But we don't blame you for not knowing. Perhaps you have just read the Wall Street Journal piece about it, or maye you are looking to fill a couple of extrovert hours out on the town, away from the quiet bliss of Big Ridge. Whatever your case may be, Cashiers is certainly more than a town on the way out…
Mountain Biking Near Big Ridge
November 26, 2025Panthertown Valley - About 25 minutes from Big Ridge, Panthertown is known for its wilderness feel and has 20 miles of trails that are perfect for riders of all levels who enjoy an off-the-beaten-path experience. Pisgah National Forest - One of the best mountain biking areas in North Carolina, Pisgah offers a vast network of trails that cater to all…