Outstanding experience ! Worth every penny . The staff was so helpful and kind . After my…read moregrandchildren completed finding their gems . They then took us to a display room where they took their stones and separated them into types. And then gave them an overview of the type of gem as displayed by a finished, cut and polished stone. It was a fun and truly educational experience for all!!!

Amazing customer service ! Great spot to come when it's too cold outside or you want a change of…read morescenery, or your kid loves Dino's or rocks or exploring new activities! It's hands on, the people working are exceptional! Highly recommend!

We honestly cannot say enough good things about The Barn at Cornerstone and more importantly the…read moreowners Ray and Kim. We booked this venue for our October wedding and we had the most magical, memorable, life changing experience. Kim and Ray really take this wedding hosting thing to a whole new level. Their expertise, professionalism, and involvement in every detail is unmatched. And all paired with such a calm, cool attitude which could soothe the most explosive of volcanoes. Never have I seen such genuine care, and effort taken to ensure the happiness of the couples and their families who have chosen to celebrate their special days with them. The property is absolutely breathtaking. Having everyone stay onsite made for a really special time opportunity to bring our families together. Ray and Kim really do provide a beautiful setting and experience. One which encouraged strangers to become friends and friends to become family. As previously mentioned we cannot say enough good things about this venue, the people and the good vibes that were felt all around. Ray and Kim - welcome to our family!!

We had an outdoor wedding with 100 guests planned for my daughter May 12, 2017 in Boone, NC. As…read morethe forecast grew more and more grim for that day, we had to make the decision to change venues three days before the wedding. I came across The Barn at Cornerstone and contacted Kim immediately. I was stressed and in full panic mode but as soon as I talked to her she began putting me at ease. She explained that although the Barn was not quite completed she would do anything in her power to help make this work. The day I visited her, the barn had no electricity. We talked through it and decided to rent a generator. The barn was still in progress but was already beautiful and rustic and I could envision something truly special there. Kim and her husband, Ray, worked tirelessly and two days later when we arrived to decorate and rehearse, the Barn not only had electricity but beautiful chandeliers were hung. We had a wonderful rehearsal dinner outdoors at the lodge that evening. The setting was gorgeous and the grounds were lovely. Ray continued working on the barn up until the afternoon of the wedding and Kim attended to every detail and also coordinated with my caterer. She took so much work and worry off my hands and allowed me to enjoy every moment. We ended up having the most beautiful, intimate wedding that evening. Rain fell heavy on the roof of the barn as they took their vows. It was absolutely magical. I know that once the barn is complete it will be one of the best venues around. There are beautiful venues everywhere but you will be hard pressed to find people like Kim and Ray. I cannot express my gratitude enough.

Second time staying here. Just as good as the last time. Stayed in the Tiny House. Very cool! Clean…read moreand comfortable. Great communication. Will definitely stay here again. Thank you for making us feel like a part of "The Pineola" And the music on the weekends is a plus!

August 2026 - "Treehouse of Disappointment"…read more Celebrating 17 years of marriage, chose to spend $291 to book the treehouse - loved the pics, reviews were good, both of us were looking forward to the quaint and cool campground vibe. What should have been a fun and unique experience, instead was a huge disappointment. Throughout our time on the property we used the "text this number if you have any issues" which the booking instructed us to do... more on that later. Arrived at the property at around 4:15. Trouble began immediately, as it took 3 different door codes and ten minutes going back and forth via text to get through the front door. Once inside we explored a little, unpacked the cooler into the mini fridge, and were excited for our special night. Next issue began when I noticed on top of the microwave was a restaurant style tub with dirty dishes in it: all covered in food. Ew. Texted the number, woman came to treehouse to pick up the dirty dishes - while she was on the way I opened bottle of champagne and grabbed a glass off of the shelf of "clean dishes". This glass was covered stem to stern in fingerprints. When housekeeper arrived, she apologized and began to take the tray away. My wife asked her if the bed sheets were clean, considering the dirty dishes, and pointing out as well a bunch of fingerprints all over the sliding glass door... (our overall faith in the cleanliness of the treehouse was certainly in question) She said she hadn't been the one to clean this unit but they were for sure clean. Ok. In the time it took for the housekeeper to arrive I said, smiling to my wife, we should just watch some tv... just reset the experience and not let the shortcomings so far ruin our anniversary. Tried to connect to Netflix, but the WiFi for the tv was at 1 bar and would try to open Netflix then time out and fail. Hmm. The housekeeper when asked about this said the treehouse had "extenders and you might need to connect to the Pineola WiFi" then gave us the password. Fine fine I'll do that - I reset the internet on the tv, connected to the proper WiFi network and STILL - 1 bar that was as good as zero. No local tv channels or streaming would be working apparently either. At this point we had experienced problems entering the unit, 2 different failings with unclean dishes, dirty glass door, and no access to WiFi - in the span of 40 minutes. Also, the loft to the bed area has a ladder that does not connect up top in certain places and rests on a carpet on the floor that could certainly slide - this is a disaster in the making for some poor guest so please be careful if you decide to stay on the treehouse. We decided to leave and go to a hotel 20 minutes down the road and try to salvage our evening/anniversary . We unloaded the fridge and drove to the front office which was closing soon. The person behind the bar was nice but ultimately not in charge of anything on the property- she contacted the property manager and informed him we were having issues. The property manager is the ONE good thing that this property has going for it - (Terry, ty for trying, I wish you had an owner with faith in your decision making...) Running out of room in this review - to conclude, that evening Terry over the phone said this was not the normal experience, and we'd be receiving a full $291 refund (which was all we wanted) and he went one step further and offered us a free night at a later date: Wow! We felt heard and looked forward to giving the Pineola another try, The owner however - (via text always)- at first said no refunds, then refunded $100 and after 2.5 weeks of me calling every three days to say this was not sufficient (as Terry had promised us a full refund which ultimately made our decision to leave the one we chose to make) offered us a 191 dollar credit to stay again at the property. We hope the owner has a change of heart, and backs up his property manager: ultimately cannot see us giving this place another try...considering cleanliness and customer service are not priorities. Will be posting on every possible review site in the hopes to get the owners attention - similar reviews found on Facebook- not just us seeing this treehouse for a false advertisement of unique and cool stay.

What a blast! Racing around the figure 8 track with family and friends. It was a little cramped,…read moresqueezed into the cars but too much fun. I took my point and shoot with me the first time around. The second time I just wanted to rip! BRAPPP. . The third time I did not race, instead I made photos of the my crew. The arcade was fun, I lost money to the claw... lol... The Pedelin' Pig BBQ was right down the street! Yummy BBQ. We'll be back to Appy Happy State, Pedelin'Pig, Cook Out and Fun'n'Wheels in Boone NC next year when we holiday on top of Bald Mountain. Bring back your youth and ride the Go Carts. . PEACE

So glad to see this business open during our vacation!! Staff is great, kids and adults had so much…read morefun!! Will be back!!

We had a blast riding the coaster! I'm glad I found this for the whole family to do while we were…read moreon vacation. It fills up quickly, so make sure to check in for an appointment before you go. They are dog friendly, but you will need someone to wait with your dog before you go on the coaster. They have seating by the coaster, as well as covered seating beneath by the coffee shop. Our three year old son was able to ride twice with his dad and his grandmother. There was a long wait to get on the coaster, and he definitely was fussy during the wait. But once he got on the coaster, he didn't want to get off! It was around $70 for myself, my husband, my mom, and my son to ride, with my son riding twice. They have a gift shop and ticket register, coffee shop, obstacle course, and are next door to the Pie Company, where they serve New Zealand style pies; make sure to order the apple pies. They have parking in front and beside the coaster. It was busy on a Friday mid afternoon in the summer. But if you are looking for something to do with the family while on vacation I highly recommend this.

This place was simple, classic, and a great break to the monotony of a cold winter day. Yes, our 3…read more20 somethings wanted to go ride the coaster! Some things never change. It was fun for them and very nostalgic however, it was slightly lackluster being from Orlando the home of roller coasters. But they all said they would do it again! You are given a choice between one and three rides. Hint make a reservation so you are sure to be able to ride!

After drying off and getting into dry clothes they play a prank on you and spray you with water. So…read morenow I have to sit in wet clothes for an hour ride back to the base. Like, do that when I'm still soaking wet but let me get dry and be dry.

We had a fabulous time with Jesse caving. The cave itself was pretty diverse. Most of it had a high…read moreceiling so it never felt claustophobic. There is lots of water, so wear clothes and shoes that you may never get clean again - fair warning. If you have mobility issues, I'd avoid this one. Otherwise, go and enjoy. You will absolutely love it. The cave is pretty amazing.

Nice place. Ate outside on deck. Great view of slopes. Food was very good. Wife loved the pecan…read moretrout. I had NY strip. Was over cooked & tough. Was disappointed. Flavor was great think if cooked to proper temp be great. Will return.

AMAZING! We make sure to enjoy dinner here at least once each trip. The steaks are phenomenal. The…read moreprime rib is the best we've ever had. The staff is super friendly. The best view of the mountain especially for sunset! They have a bar area, a formal dining room, and a dessert case that is a must to check out! Crab cakes 10/10 Calamari 10/10 NY Strip 10/10 Prime Rib 20/10 Baked potato 10/10 Sautéed mushrooms 10/10 Green beans 10/10 Be prepared for fine dining prices and be sure to tip well! It is worth every single penny! We talk about The Alpen all the time and compare all other steak dinners to theirs.

What a treat this is! Only about 2 hours from Charlotte to…read moreget to this remote resort! If your'e looking for peace and quiet, this is your place! There are multiple cabins with various size of accommodations for large and small groups. I was really surprised to learn it's just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. While it's remote there is a WalMart Supercenter just ten minutes away. Located on the Toe River, there is trout fishing, they also have a stocked trout pond on the property. Tubing on the river and there are several outfitters nearby if you want to go kayaking or canoeing. The big draw is the on-site stables where you can ride horses! The cabins are all updated, heated and A/C some with fireplaces. All the modern conveniences including Cable TV & Wi-Fi.

What an amazing horseback experience! I've done a few trail-guided rides and this was the best for…read moresure! All of our ladies that went with us were so welcoming and kind. Very knowledgeable about their horses and the terrain. Got to go across the river a couple of times and that was such a fun experience! The trail is beautiful and the horses were very sweet! Definitely want to come back next time we come to Spruce Pine!