An eagle's nest high in the green canopy, built around an enormous window and stunning Blue Ridge scenery.
An aerie is an eagle's nest built above the valley. This mossy-green dwelling takes its name from that height and shelter, reached by a staircase on the shoulder of the ridge.
The heart of the room is an enormous six-foot window with an unfettered Blue Ridge view. Morning mist rises through the hollows, sunlight reaches the treetops, and the scene changes with the weather throughout the day.
Inside, a queen bed, double sleeper sofa, kitchenette, and conventional bathroom make room for four. A private fire pit waits outside for the evening.
The Aerie borrows its name from the high nest of an eagle. The green exterior settles into the canopy while the tall window opens the interior back toward the mountains.
Settle beside the glass for the first light, watch mist lift from the valley, or return at dusk as the ridgelines deepen into blue. The view supplies the drama; the dwelling keeps the rest simple.
A real mountain-and-city itinerary for guests who chose The Aerie for its sense of elevation and escape.
Begin at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center at Milepost 384 for current maps, exhibits, and the park film before heading higher.
Official NPS visitor guideAt high elevation, weather-shaped trees and seasonal rhododendron give this Parkway landscape its unmistakable character.
Plan with the National Park ServiceBattery Park Book Exchange pairs used books with wine, champagne, cocktails, and café fare inside the historic Grove Arcade.
Check today’s hoursParkway weather and road access change quickly. Check the linked NPS road status before leaving the dwelling.
The final view inside The Aerie brings the room back to its namesake: a round window centered above the bed, with the high canopy and mountain light just outside.
Choose your dates and make The Aerie your private perch over the Blue Ridge.
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