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The Livingstone

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 14 Guests
  • 9 Beds
  • 4 Bathrooms
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The expansive living room of Livingstone Great House featuring cathedral beamed ceilings, a stone fireplace, and large windows overlooking the North Carolina mountains.
Large covered balcony at Livingstone Great House featuring luxury outdoor seating and an unobstructed panoramic view of the Smoky Mountain ridgeline.
Master bedroom with a king bed and vintage early 1900s explorer-themed decor, paying homage to David Livingstone with views through large bay windows.
The expansive timber-frame deck at Livingstone Great House, featuring a luxury hot tub and comfortable outdoor lounge seating overlooking a panoramic mountain ridgeline.
A young woman sits at an antique leather-top desk in a bay window at Livingstone Great House, journaling and enjoying the serenity of the mountain ridgeline views.
Sophisticated second bedroom at Livingstone Great House featuring two twin beds with premium linens and mountain-themed accents.
Large third bedroom in the Livingstone Great House featuring two king-sized beds, perfect for families or group retreats.
The expansive Family Suite 4 at Livingstone Great House, a semi-private wing featuring two king bedrooms and a room with two twin beds sharing an ensuite.
A young woman relaxes on a plush king bed in the David Livingstone Quarters, reading a book while enjoying the mountain ambiance
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  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 14 Guests
  • 9 Beds
  • 4 Bathrooms
Themed around some of the great explorers and conservationists of Europe, The Livingstone brings to life the thrill of great adventures through the themed rooms that tell the stories of these icons.

The Livingstone features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, a private game area, full kitchen, hot tub, easy access to the on-site trail, and beautiful ridgeline views with the sounds of Lands Creek rushing past below.

In this lodge one will learn about people such as David Livingstone, Jane Goodall, Roald Amundsen, and Alexander von Humboldt, who all made incredible contributions to the world and how we view nature today.
April 2026
May 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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