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PAYMENT/REFUND POLICY
We ask for a deposit of $100 to hold your space for the workshop.
Full payment is due by 30 days before the start of the workshop
If we must cancel the workshop we will refund your deposit.
If you need to cancel your participation in the workshop less than 30 days before the start, we will make an effort to refund your deposit as soon as the spot is filled with another participant.
TRAVEL
The following are suggestions for you to arrange your travel and lodging.
Please feel free to e-mail us with any questions.
AIRPORTS:
The closest airport is Asheville Regional (AVL) about 1.5 hours away, followed by the larger Charlotte International (CLT) about 2 hours away.
Ground transportation contacts:
Mitchell County Public Transit (transport to and from Asheville (45$) and Charlotte ($65) /must schedule only during weekdays with 72hr notice) : 828-688-4715
Asheville Airport Shuttle : 828-231-1053; www.ashevilleairportshuttle.com
Asheville Area Transportation Services: 828-450-1160; www.ashevilleareatransportationservices.com
Wally’s Asheville Transportation: 828-707-5792
LODGING IN AND AROUND PENLAND:
These two sites often have a number of affordable 2-3 bedroom houses/cabins for rent.
PLACES A SHORT DRIVE AWAY:
Richmond Inn
B&B with 8 guest rooms (dbls, queens) including a grande suite
101 Pine Ave, Spruce Pine
828-765-6993
www.richmondinn.us
Hawks View
really nice and really close
Coal Train House (By Penland on Conley Ridge)
Dragonfly Cottage on Rock Creek
Birdtown Cabin (Mary Vogel)
The Red House at Penland
Private accommodations just steps from the Penland campus, available by the week, weekend, or by the session.
Charming cottage on the Historic Register sleeps two in a queen bed, with a full kitchen, covered porch, stone patio, and fiber Internet.
All the comforts of home, including privacy.
For information call Becky or Jon at Barking Spider Pottery 828.765.2670 or 828.765.3123.
Penland Cabin
828-385-3895
www.penlandcabin.com
jobe261@bellsouth.net
Chinquapin Inn
Conley House (Pets Allowed- Optional Studio Space)
Only 4 minutes from Penland with a million dollar view of the mountains from every room.
Conley House is the former home of Bill Brown, who was an artist and the second director of Penland. It is a mid-century modern-cabin offering a king size master with spa en suite bath, a king guest room with en suite bath, a half bath, 1 office with a queen size bed and a fully equipped kitchen. In a separate building, an optional private studio space can be rented. Pet friendly to well-behaved dogs. WIFI, Washer/Dryer, Fire Pit, Fenced-in Yard, Handmade Finishings Throughout. Sleeps up to 8.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5211620?guests=2&s=8qB5
Call Lisa to book. Phone: 618-924-4108
Email: ConleyHouseWNC@gmail.com
Chasewood House
1-bdrm furnished apartment, 2-bdr 2-bath house
Central Penland Campus, Conley Ridge Rd
941-228-6657
penlandhome@yahoo.com
Cynthia Bringle (Pets allowed) -a longer walk away (.5 miles)
Guesthouse, 3 bdrm, 2 bath
828-765-0240
cynthiabringle@gmail.com
Conley Ridge Cottage
3 Bedroom furnished home; 3 bedrooms (will sleep up to 2 couples plus 2 singles), two baths, walking distance to Penland School; w & d, wood stove, deck with grill; direct TV & DVD player
Contact Karen at 828-675-9716
kkwalkernc@gmail.com
