Travel

Travel Note

Driving Instructions

Please note: The Blue Ridge Parkway may still be closed at the time of the wedding due to the damages caused by Hurricane Helene. We strongly recommend using these driving directions. Using GPS instructions can frequently take you on one lane gravel roads that can impact your travel time significantly. However, since cell phone service can be spotty in the mountains, we highly recommend you download maps before you travel just in case. DIRECTIONS TO SKY RETREAT: Sky Retreat Address: 438 Cascade Dr. Purlear NC 28665 Directions to Sky Retreat coming from the Wilkesboro area: Coming up the mountain on Hwy US-421 N, take the exit ramp onto Hwy US-221 N and continue 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Idlewild road, and continue for 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Phillips Gap Rd and continue 2.1 miles until it intersects with the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turn LEFT on the parkway and go a short distance to the next full gravel road on your right (which is Phillips Gap Rd continuing on the other side of the parkway). Turn right onto this road marked by the green street sign that says Phillips Gap Rd and continue one mile. Turn right onto Cascade Drive and continue to reach the Grand Event Hall at the end of Cascade Dr. Directions to Sky Retreat coming from the Boone area: Heading out of Boone on Hwy US-421 S, take the exit ramp onto Hwy US-221 N and continue 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Idlewild road, and continue for 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Phillips Gap Rd and continue 2.1 miles until it intersects with the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turn LEFT on the parkway and go a short distance to the next full gravel road on your right (which is Phillips Gap Rd continuing on the other side of the parkway). Turn right onto this road marked by the green street sign that says Phillips Gap Rd and continue one mile. Turn right onto Cascade Drive and continue to reach the Grand Event Hall at the end of Cascade Dr.

Hotel

Sky Retreat

There are cabins onsite at the venue that you can rent. There are also some smaller cabins that are more like "glamping" cabins that you can call the venue directly to book.

Hotel

Park Vista Motor Lodge & Diner

This motel has been recently renovated and is approximately 8 minutes from venue.

Hotel

West Jefferson Hotel

This hotel is in Downtown West Jefferson and is approximately 30 minutes from the venue.

Hotel

Holiday Inn Express West Jefferson by IHG

This hotel is approximately 25 minutes from the venue.