History/FAQ
What is the address and telephone # of Cataloochee Ranch?
119 Ranch Dr. Maggie Valley NC
(828) 926-1401
Jack & Jill may come up the hill for this accommodation...
Hattie - you will find a beautiful, modern Jack & Jill bathroom
What are the names of the turkey and the elk in the Ranch House?
Virgil and Jerrod
How many levels can you progress on while doing the Challenge Course?
3 levels
What package are we currently promoting? What does it include?
Rediscover Adventure
- $200 Dining Credit at Switchback
- $300 Adventure Credit
- $100 Ranch Arts
- Guided Morning Stroll
Can be added to any 2-night minimum, 2 guest reservation for $450
What is the Relais & Chateaux Mission Statement?
“Make a better world through cuisine and hospitality"
What is the significance behind why Delano is named after Franklin D. Roosevelt?
He dedicated the GSMNP in September of 1940
True or False: we allow walkins for guests to have full dinner at the bar
True. F&B has decided to take full dinner service walkins at the bar. "We will offer this on a first come first serve basis and if it gets popular and we can staff accordingly as we see volume pick up".
What is the minimum age for Ranch Hands Pottery and how many guests can participate in one session?
10 years old minimum - 4 guests max in one session
What is the following itinerary for?
3 - 5pm: Checkin with our horses there to greet you
3- 7pm: Hat Tricks
5 - 6pm: Welcome Reception with our Wranglers
7pm: Family Style Dinner in The Hideout
Day 1 of Cataloochee Cowgirl Camp
September 4th - 7th
Who met Tom Alexander on Fie Top Rd to scope out what later became Cataloochee Ranch?
Verlin Campbell
One of our larger cabins designed to sleep six: two bedrooms (king beds), one king sleeper sofa and two bathrooms. Starting at $1,300.
Haywood
What is the name of the private dining room in Switchback? How many guests can this space comfortably accommodate?
The Lookout
28
At the Spa, what rooms can facials take place in?
Room 3
What are some benefits Capital One guests are entitled to?
12pm early checkin
Room upgrade when available
Late checkout when available
$100 Ranch credit
Late checkout when available
What items on the Ranch property are original from The Ranch under previous ownership?
The stained glass art in the hallway of the bathroom, the tall mirror in the hallway of the bathroom, both sides of stone walls in Switchback, a good percentage of the fireplace in the Living Room, placements of cabins (except Haywood), the interior of Kephart, fences around the pond and Giddy Up, and the swings at the trees.
As of August 24th, statistically, what has been our top 3 most occupied accommodations since March 14th?
Alexander - 213 reservations
Palmer - 207 reservations
Delano - 202 reservations
What is the Cataloochee Cookout? What/where/when/cost?
This ode to the history of the Ranch celebrates the weekly Wednesday cookout...join us as we celebrate each Wednesday from 5-8pm - $65/adult and $35 for children
When does Cataloochee Ski Area typically start their season?
They strive for Thanksgiving every season, but weather dependent on when they can consistently make snow.
What perks come with booking the Three Night Stay promo or Four Night Stay promo?
Three Night Stay: 15% discount on nightly rate + $100 credit to be used towards dining OR adventure
Four Night Stay: 25% discount on nightly rate + $150 credit to be used towards dining OR adventure
How many guests can The Hideout comfortably accommodate?
18 guests
How many accommodations did The Ranch have under previous ownership?
24
What is the process that sets our steaks apart from other restaurants?
They are salt brined and aged (could be up to 14 days)
If a guest were to hike every trail covering both the Northern and Southern Section trails, how many miles would they have hiked?
10.89 miles
Northern - 4.67
Southern - 6.22
This package will begin January 18th and go through March 12th, 2026. What is this and what does it include?
Winter in the Smokies
$200 Dining Credit at Switchback
$100 Art or Adventure Credit
60 minute Couples Massage at The Swag
Chocolate Covered Strawberries OR Hot Cocoa & Cookies
12pm Late Checkout
Add to any 2 guest, 2-night weekend reservation or a 3-night minimum weekend stay.