Leatherwood Mountains Resort is honored to be featured in the March 2025 edition of
Our State Magazine, written by Marianne Gingher, photos by David Uttley and Revival Creatives.







Leatherwood Mountains Resort is honored to be featured in the March 2025 edition of
Our State Magazine, written by Marianne Gingher, photos by David Uttley and Revival Creatives.
Leatherwood Mountains Resort announces a new addition to its riding program. Spring Break Horseback Riding Camp for kids will be hosted on April 15th & 16th. Ages 7-12 can register for a single day or two days. The cost is $150 with a discount for 2-day registration. Call today to book your child’s spot!
Activities and Skills include:
Grooming, Bathing, Catching, Leading, and Tying
Learn about nutrition and assist with feeding
Equipment instruction and usage – Saddling & Bridling
Basic ground skills and handing
Proper mounting and dismounting
Arena instruction, equitation, and riding exercises
Trail Lessons – Learn how to navigate mountain trails
Safely and with confidence
Mounted exercises, games & skills
Arts & Crafts
Leatherwood Mountains Resort is thrilled to announce the addition of new zipline adventures near Boone, NC. You can now experience the thrill of ziplining through the NC mountainside at one of the most beautiful North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains resorts. While we are widely known as an equestrian paradise, we are excited to provide our guests with another exciting activity. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a beginner, the Leatherwood Mountains Resort Equine Center offers something for everyone. We provide scenic trails, boarding services, exciting events, guided trail rides, and riding lessons taught by knowledgeable staff.
The accommodations at Leatherwood Mountains Resort offer guests peak comfort while immersing them in the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains. Whether you’re seeking romantic getaways or a family vacation, once the NC Blue Ridge Mountains enter your soul, you will always be longing to return! That’s why we are also proud to offer a premier rental program for folks looking to make a lucrative investment in their vacation homes.
The grand opening in spring 2024 will kick off a new heart-pounding zipline course at Leatherwood Mountains Resort. Don’t miss out on the zipline adventures down the NC Blue Ridge Mountains and treetops. Make sure you keep checking our website and Facebook page to keep up to date!
Zipline adventures through the Blue Ridge NC Mountains can be a scary but rewarding experience. Whether you have a fear of heights or just want to gain some confidence, ziplining can be a great way to learn how to overcome your fears. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is important. It is a great way to become more adaptable, better resist negative stress, and gain confidence in your abilities.
There’s nothing quite like being in the great outdoors to lift your spirits. Spending time in nature has many cognitive benefits, like nurturing child development, improving working memory, boosting your ability to focus, increasing mental flexibility, and decreasing stress. Many outdoor activities can be quite exhilarating, but some require a certain level of fitness. Fortunately, ziplining is accessible to most people and doesn’t demand the physical skills of many other outdoor activities. As you zipline through the mountainside, you can relax and enjoy the stunning bird’s eye view of the NC Mountains.
Leatherwood Mountains Resort is delighted to offer unforgettable vacations in our NC mountain cabins to couples looking for romantic getaways, families wanting to provide their kids with memories they will treasure forever, and friends wanting to become closer. We can’t let the importance of human connection and bonding with our loved ones slip away. You can bond with your loved ones as you all face your fears together on thrilling zipline adventures through the NC mountains.
Leatherwood Mountains
512 Meadow Road
Ferguson, NC 28624
800-4NC-MTNS (462-6867)
info@leatherwoodmountains.com