The Membership
All of the Perks, None of the Ownership
Big Ridge is a non-equity club designed for people who love the idea of a mountain home without the upkeep, maintenance, or commitments that come with one.
How It Works
Visit for a Trial Stay
Spend 2 complimentary nights at Big Ridge to see how it feels.
Join the Club
One simple monthly membership fee covers everything.
Reserve Your Dates
Self-serve reservations in our custom Big Ridge app.
Arrive & Relax
Your property’s cleaned, stocked, and ready when you are.
Simple, All-Inclusive Membership
Membership plan options are $500, $1000, or $1500 per month
That covers your stays, your lake access, and all on-property amenities. If you need more or less than average Big Ridge member, we can tailor a custom rate for you. Read the complete details.
What's Included
- Complimentary 2-night trial stay
- Housekeeping before every arrival
- Kitchen and bath essentials stocked
- High speed Wi-Fi Internet
- Firewood in season
- Boat use on Lake Glenville (May - Sept)
- Trails, fields, and community spaces
- Self-serve reservations with our app
- Hold up to 6 reservations
What's Not Included
- Ownership stake
- Assessments or hidden fees
- Resale pressure
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a timeshare?
No. Big Ridge is a non-equity club, not a timeshare. There’s no ownership stake, no resale pressure, and no long-term commitment. You simply pay a flat monthly fee and enjoy your stays when you like.
How long is my commitment?
Memberships are one year, then month-to-month after that. If you decide after your first visit that Big Ridge isn’t the right fit, we’ll waive the new-member commitment and cancel your membership.
When do payments start?
Your monthly membership fee doesn’t begin until the date of your first visit. You can join now and start reserving dates right away.
How far ahead can I book?
You can reserve dates up to one year in advance.
How long can I stay?
Each reservation can be between two and nine nights.
Do I get boat and lake access?
Yes. Membership includes use of the Big Ridge fleet on nearby Lake Glenville during the summer season.
Can my friends and family use my membership?
Yes. Members can share their stays with close friends or family — just let us know who’ll be visiting. You can even add them as guests in your reservation so everything’s ready when they arrive.
What if I change my mind?
If you join Big Ridge and decide after your first visit that it’s not a fit, just let us know. We’ll waive the new-member commitment and cancel your membership — no hassle, no hard feelings.
We feel so lucky to have found Big Ridge as a home away from home in the mountains of North Carolina.
Latest News & Updates
Next year’s garden
August 14, 2026Experientia docet. So many garden learnings over the last few months. Thinking about next year: Layout We will definitely be widening our beds. This year, all were three feet wide with one foot pathways. Next year some will be 3-1/2 feet and some 5-1/2 feet wide, each will have 2-1/2 foot wide pathways. If we keep to the existing garden…
Honey
July 29, 2026I can't believe this worked. It's miraculous. Thank you to our bee advisors for making this possible. They had tempered my expectations, as new beekeepers often don't have anything at all to harvest in their first year, so our 28 pounds of sourwood honey is more than I'd hoped for. Our family reports that it is the most amazing honey…
So many flowers
July 29, 2026Dear Members, I really need you to cut more flowers from the garden. Please. These pictures of our dahlias, sunflowers, and zinnias are from a couple weeks ago. Since then, the flower volume has gone from unwieldy to completely out of control. Our gardeners are leaving as many as they can with y'all during your visits. It would help us…