We are excited that our new Executive Chef, Ed Selle, was featured in the latest edition of the Laurel Magazine. Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley has named a new executive chef to oversee its nationally-recognized culinary operations. Chef Ed Selle, a North Carolina native,…
Our Lonesome Valley Community Woodshed near Trout Lake was recently completed! Brent Smith and Willem Hattink started the wood-splitting project out of a desire for good conversation around a warm fire, but it quickly transformed into a way to clean up the neighborhood and give…
Our Lonesome Valley residents, in conjunction with our certified horticulturalist, Douglas Lanning, have toiled all year to build our Resident Garden. Located near Canyon Kitchen and the Chicken Coop Garden, crops such as corn, squash, potatoes and lettuces grew bountifully during our unseasonably dry and…
Canyon Kitchen was thrilled to welcome back vintner Guy Davis and his wife, Judy, this June for another fabulous evening of food, wine and music. Chef Ken Naron perfectly complimented the famed Davis Family wines with Seared Scallops, Whipped Corn, Crispy Corn, Braised Wild Maitakes and Roast…
Following months of excited anticipation, the Fitness Barn and Pool were opened to residents during the Memorial Day weekend. Both venues have been abuzz with activity ever since. The unassuming, low-profile Fitness Barn offers a bright, open interior with large exposed beams and perimeter French…
An Evening with Winemaker Guy Davis at Canyon Kitchen in Lonesome Valley On Wednesday, July 13th, Sonoma County Vintner Guy Davis will join Canyon Kitchen’s Executive Chef Adam Hayes for an incredible evening of wine and food pairings. The festive event at Canyon Kitchen will begin…
Destination weddings are hugely popular. It is a wonderful way to embrace a location that has been meaningful to a couple or family and celebrate it. Hosting a destination mountain wedding can be daunting to plan but the rewards are great. The weddings we host…
It is always a pleasure to see how artists depict the spectacular views we have here at Lonesome Valley. Recently, many of our events have included commissioned artwork for the invitations with a majority using watercolor as their chosen medium. In addition, live art during the reception can be a…
We all view adventure differently. For some, the adrenaline-rush of a perilous sport is desirable; for others, substituting fries for chips is a bold move. Some level of adventure is important in life; otherwise, things become dull and predictable. Granted, adventure is not required (or…
We are so proud of our Executive Chef, John Fleer, on the success of both Canyon Kitchen and Rhubarb. Garden & Gun‘s feature highlighted what a tremendous asset he is to the Cashiers and Asheville communities both within the culinary industry and outside of it. The Second Coming of John…
The recent Plein Air event that was hosted at Lonesome Valley was a big hit! As artists from all over the Southeast completed their paintings, a thunderstorm rolled in, chasing everyone inside Jennings Barn just in time for hors d’oeuvres before the evening meal. Artists…