The Mast Farm Inn Joins Historic Hotels of America
Press Release for Immediate Distribution
"The Mast Farm Inn Joins Historic Hotels of America®"
Valle Crucis, North Carolina, June 18th, 2012The Mast Farm Inn of Historic Valle Crucis, North Carolina is pleased to announce it has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America®, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Historic Hotels of America was founded in 1989 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation with 32 charter members. Members of National Trust Historic Hotels of America represent the heritage and development of America. The Mast Farm Inn is one of less than 235 hotels and resorts throughout the country that is recognized by Historic Hotels of America for preserving and maintaining its historic integrity, architecture and ambiance. There are seven Historic Hotels of America® hotels in the state of North Carolina.
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“The trend of cultural travel in America continues to grow,” said Thierry Roch, executive director of Historic Hotels of America. “By inviting The Mast Farm Inn into our collection of distinguished properties, we are continuing to encourage historic preservation while at the same time showcasing this hotel’s rich history. Our goal is to bring these historically special hotels and their authentic experiences to the attention of the traveling public.”
To be selected for membership in Historic Hotels of America, a hotel must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or recognized locally as having historic significance.
"For the Mast Farm Inn, this is nothing short of a consecration", says CEO Henri Deschamps, "As a historic, fully restored and renovated, yet "rural humble" country Inn, it is a distinction we would have never hoped dream for. "
"… It reinforces our faith that meaning & substance, culture & history, natural & organic, authenticity & integrity, have significant value to people, culture, tourism and in hospitality. In reinforces our primary service ethic which affirms that people and clients are human beings and not simply consumers". The North Carolina legislature said of the Mast Farm Inn “The numerous buildings that make up the Mast Farm, each expressive of it function, represent vividly the wide variety of operations necessary to a self-sustaining farm complex.This complex includes one of the most complete and best preserved groups of nineteenth-century farm buildings in western North Carolina.” Adds Deschamps: "On our website we quote a Scottish proverb which reads ‘Do not judge by appearances; a rich heart may be under a poor coat.’… so we are eternally grateful to Historic Hotels of America for having seen beyond the seemingly poor coat to the rich heart within" as we are reminded of guest Emma Johnson’s comment: "So Much More… The world renowned Mast Farm Inn of Valle Crucis is nothing short of a handcrafted masterpiece of North Carolina Folk Art".
In the late 1700’s, Joseph Mast walked all the way from Pennsylvania and settled on much of the land that is now Valle Crucis… The Mast Farm Inn is rich in history and architectural integrity. While there have been extensive historically accurate renovations and improvements, the hospitality remains rural mountain traditional, attentive and sincere. Year of meticulous work resulted in the facility you see today and earned the Inn the Gertrude S. Carraway Award of Merit from the Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina. View a complete history of the Inn at http://bit.ly/mastfarminn-history.
About Historic Hotels of America® • Historic Hotels of America® was founded in 1989 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation® with 32 charter members. In 2007, Preferred Hotel Group partnered with the National Trust for Historic Preservation to grow and enhance Historic Hotels of America. With more than 235 hotels that have faithfully maintained their authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity in the United States of America including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, Historic Hotels of America is comprised of mostly independently owned and operated properties. More than 30 of the world’s finest hospitality brands, chains, and collections are represented in Historic Hotels of America. To be nominated and selected for membership into this prestigious program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, or recognized as having historic significance. Historic Hotels of America partners with Historic Hotels of Europe, a federation of 21 hotel associations in 21 countries, and with Historic Hotels of Mexico, an association of hotels and restaurants located in buildings of historical significance including haciendas, palaces, monasteries, convents, fortresses, country estates. For more information, please visit www.historichotels.org.
About The Mast Farm Inn • More than a traditional Country Inn. The Mast Farm Inn is a world renowned historic country inn and restaurant in the Valle Crucis Historical District of Watauga County, North Carolina, which has been welcoming guests since the 1800s. While there have been extensive historically accurate renovations and improvements, the hospitality remains rural mountain traditional, attentive and sincere. The Mast Farm Inn is in a serene rural valley in a mountain village with a population under five hundred, and is surrounded by mountains, rivers and streams, within minutes from Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Linville, Boone, Grandfather Mountain, and The Blue Ridge Parkway, in the Western North Carolina High Country. The majestic scenic beauty of Valle Crucis continuously mesmerizes residents and draws visitors from throughout the world. A two to six hour drive from most major metropolitan areas in the southeastern United States. The Mast Farm Inn specializes in creative North Carolina Mountain Vacation Travel: specials & packages, weekday, long weekend and weekend getaways, gift certificates and gift packages. "So Much More… The world renowned Mast Farm Inn of Valle Crucis is nothing short of a handcrafted masterpiece of North Carolina Folk Art". ~ Emma Johnson
MEDIA CONTACTS
Thierry G. Roch
Historic Hotels of America
Executive Director
Tel: +1 202 772 8340, Fax: +1 202 772 9981
troch@historichotels.orgHenri Deschamps
The Mast Farm Inn
CEO/Owner
Tel: +1 828.963.5857
henri-deschamps@mastfarm.net
THE SEVEN NORTH CAROLINA HOTELS OF HISTORIC HOTELS OF AMERICA®
Pinehurst Resort
• www.pinehurst.com
• www.facebook.com/PinehurstResort
Founded in 1895, Pinehurst is a quintessential resort encompassing three historic hotels, a wealth of recreational activities, and 2,000 breathtaking North Carolina acres. Set in one of America’s only National historic landmark Districts, Pinehurst recalls a pleasant time gone by.
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
• www.groveparkinn.com
• www.facebook.com/groveparkinn
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa is one of the South’s best-loved resorts. Built in 1913 with granite stones mined from Sunset Mountain, the resort overlooks the city of Asheville, N.C., and provides majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its distinctive undulating red clay tile roof and original Roycroft furnishings and fixtures, The Grove Park Inn captures the essence of the Arts and Crafts movement.
The Carolina Inn
• www.carolinainn.com
• www.facebook.com/CarolinaInn
The Carolina Inn has sat on the doorsteps of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s campus, serving as the central meeting place for students, academics, faculty, local townspeople and visitors, since it opened in 1924. Though the property itself has evolved since John Sprunt Hill first built the inn, its luxury has remained constant.
Old Edwards Inn and Spa
• www.oldedwardsinn.com
• www.facebook.com/OldEdwardsInn
In the shadow of the great Smoky Mountains sits the quaint village of Highlands, North Carolina. Here, nature’s splendor offers a relaxing respite from the pressures of everyday living. Life moves a little slower and the stresses of the modern world seem to pale next to the grandeur of Mother Nature.
The Mast Farm Inn
• www.themastfarminn.com
• www.facebook.com/mastfarm
More than a traditional Country Inn. The Mast Farm Inn is a world renowned historic country inn and restaurant in the Valle Crucis Historical District of Watauga County, North Carolina, which has been welcoming guests since the 1800s. The Mast Farm Inn is in a serene rural valley in a mountain village with a population under five hundred, and is surrounded by mountains, rivers and streams, within minutes from Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Linville, Boone, Grandfather Mountain, and The Blue Ridge Parkway, in the Western North Carolina High Country.
The Dunhill Hotel
• www.dunhillhotel.com
• www.facebook.com/DunhillHotelCharlotte
The neo-classical 10-story facade of the Dunhill Hotel has been a permanent feature in uptown Charlotte since it opened in 1929. Designed by architect Louis Asbury Sr., the Dunhill’s first incarnation was as the fashionable Mayfair Manor apartments.
Haywood Park Hotel
• www.haywoodpark.com
• www.facebook.com/haywoodpark
Housed in the historic Bon Marche and Ivey’s department store building, the Haywood Park Hotel exemplifies the tradition and glamour of years gone by. Be immersed in the history and culture of this splendid North Carolina historic hotel and experience true Southern hospitality at its finest.
For More Information
Historic Hotels of America
WebSite • www.historichotels.org
FaceBook • www.facebook.com/HistoricHotelsofAmerica
The Mast Farm Inn
WebSite • www.themastfarminn.com
FaceBook • www.facebook.com/mastfarm
