Asheville, North Carolina, enters the New Year with renewed hope and resilience. Standing as an iconic landmark in this beloved destination, The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa is fully open and welcoming guests back to tranquility in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors can once again indulge in its signature amenities, including an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course and the serene subterranean Spa’s mineral pools.
Both the resort and much of downtown Asheville remained largely untouched by Hurricane Helene, and the destination is ready to welcome travelers. Asheville Regional Airport is operating nonstop flights to 27 destinations, including Boston via Delta and Washington, D.C., via Allegiant. Meanwhile, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway—America’s Favorite Drive—has reopened in multiple sections near Asheville. We encourage visitors to explore and support Asheville’s comeback. Resources for planning your trip with heart are available on the Explore Asheville website.
Looking ahead, The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa announced the return of the National Gingerbread House Competition during the 2025 holiday season. All competition entries will be showcased exclusively at the resort, bringing back this cherished tradition. The company is grateful to everyone who embraced the reimagined Gingerbread Trail of Giving this year, which supported the Always Asheville Fund and local businesses, preserving the legacy of this beloved holiday event in a meaningful way.
The completion of the resort’s reopening in early December brought a festive close to 2024, with dazzling holiday decorations, memorable dining experiences, and New Year’s celebrations marking the beginning of a vibrant new chapter.
